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    Bring the family closer with My Super Circle Plan from Globe

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    Bring the family closer with My Super Circle Plan from Globe

    My sisters and I may already be living independently and away from our parents, but our family maintains its ties and makes plans every week, thanks to our dependable Globe plans (we’ve been Globe subscribers since God knows when). Aside from the free phones and the great rebates (which my father and I actually inquired about earlier today at Globe), we all stay connected, whether to meet up for lunch or family-gather at home, no matter what city or country we’re in.

    Mother’s Day is done and Father’s Day is fast approaching. But family days are celebrated every single day with My Super Circle Plan, the first and only unlimited and fully customizable group plan to keep your family ties strong and secure.

    My Super Circle Plan keeps you connected not just to your nearest and dearest, with a brand-new bundle of three postpaid lines that you can get for only Php1,499 a month. For that price, you also get your choice of unlimited services: Try SuperUNLI for free-for-all calling and texting to family and friends on Globe and TM, or SuperDUO for all-you-can unlimited calls to Globe landlines and Globe and TM phones, or SuperTxtALL, the mother of all texting offers that will keep you in touch with virtually 84 million mobile users across all networks in the country.  Or you can try them all, one at a time, because with My Super Circle Plan, you can change your unlimited services every month.   If you want more bang for your buck, Globe gives you more add-ons to choose from on top of your My Super Circle plan, plus your choice of popular handsets like the Nokia X2-01 or the Samsung Corby II, all for free as part of your plan.  Also available are favorite gadgets like BlackBerry handhelds, Android-powered devices, and the top pick iPhone 4 which is newly available in a pristine white hue.

    If you’re a parent, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you can always reach your kids and know they are safe. Keeping track of monthly household spending will be a snap with a single postpaid bill for all three lines and no more need to constantly share load.  As for your kids, knowing Mom and Dad are just a phone call away will surely keep them feeling secure. And with their choice of unlimited services and gadgets, they’ll also be connected to their best pals all summer long.

    Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid, explains, “My Super Circle Plan is a first of its kind, the only fully-customizable group plan that’s perfect for families who want to stay in touch around the clock. With its menu of unlimited services and your choice of gadgets, you can get your whole family Globe-connected, and you can pick and choose the things that you like best so that every member of the family can get something they love.”

    Your family is special enough to celebrate every single day, and My Super Circle Plan is the best way to do it.   Head to a Globe Store now to show them how much that family circle means to you.

    My SuperCIRCLE Plan is available at Globe Stores nationwide until July 15, 2011. To know more about My SuperCIRCLE Plan, call the Sales Hotline at (02) 7301010.

     

    The World’s First Wi-Fi Mouse

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    The World’s First Wi-Fi Mouse

    Bluetooth and RF had quite a good run, but perhaps the future lies in Wi-Fi.

    HP has publicly announced the world’s first Wi-Fi enabled mouse. It reportedly has all the ease and benefits found in alternate connectivity options but without any of the unwanted interference from other devices.

    To sweeten the deal, HP claims that the internal battery will last up to nine months, which is quite a staggering comparison to the battery power of Bluetooth devices.

    The Wi-Fi Mobile Mouse is operated by a four-way tilt scroll wheel and is also equipped with five buttons that are fully customizable for your own personal shortcuts. Users can also supposedly work as far away as 30 feet from the computer when using this mouse.

     

    Source: Gizmodo

    Microsoft wants to send you to New York and meet the X-men First Class stunt team

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    Love all things X-men and want to see the stunt coordinators behind the upcoming summer movie X-men First Class? Well, it’s as easy as opening a new email address. Microsoft is giving a chance for a lucky consumer to go to New York and witness the stunt guys do their thing by simply using Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Web Apps. We’ve included the original press release below, which has links to the official contest page with the complete instructions. You’ll need to hurry though, as you only have until Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to qualify.

    Win a trip to the X-MEN First Class Stunt School with Windows Live Hotmail

    and Microsoft Office Web Apps

    Today, Microsoft Philippines announces the beginning of its consumer campaign, giving Filipinos the chance to travel to New York and witness the breathtaking performances of official X-MEN: First Class stunt coordinators by simply using Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Web Apps.

    To join, participants must visit the contest webpage (http://bit.ly/x-men1stclass) and accomplish a few easy steps.

    First, participants should register with their name, contact number, country of residence, year of birth, enter their Hotmail/MSN/Live e-mail address, and briefly state who their favorite X-MEN character is and why. Next, they must select one out of three Office Web Apps tasks to accomplish, choosing among “Decode Xavier in Word”, “Magneto’s order in PowerPoint”, or “Beat Beast in Excel”.

    The chosen task will be sent to the participant’s Hotmail/MSN/Live e-mail address. All participants must follow the steps as enumerated in the e-mail in order to complete a qualified entry by Tuesday, May 31, 2011, for a chance to win an X-MEN: First Class Movie Hamper or a trip to the X-MEN: First Class Stunt School in New York, USA, from June 17-21, 2011*.

    “Through this campaign, we are encouraging Filipinos to explore the endless possibilities of the Web,” said Femee Cruz, Information Worker Product manager, Microsoft Philippines. “With Office Web Apps, we are giving Filipinos the power to be increasingly productive and have control over all documents right at their fingertips.”

    In the local market, Microsoft recently announced the availability of Office Web Apps, the Web version of the world’s most popular productivity suite, Microsoft Office, designed to increase users’ productivity by allowing them to work from virtually anywhere.

    Office Web Apps are convenient, lightweight versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, which make it easy for users to do more and can be used to access, share and work on Office documents from any place with an Internet connection, and with the familiarity and confidence that they are operating in the Office experience created by Microsoft.

    Its seamless integration with Office gives users the ability to quickly and easily switch from working on documents on the PC or in the browser, making it easy to bring ideas to life at home, school or work using any device. Office Web Appsalso makes it so much easier to share and collaborate with colleagues, classmates and friends partnered with Windows Live.

    “There have been significant developments in the way Filipinos are using the Web. Microsoft recognizes these changes and we are optimizing user productivity and taking their experiences to a whole new level with the introduction of Office Web Apps,” concluded Cruz.

    * The grand prize winner is entitled to one (1) single ticket to the X:MEN FIRST CLASS STUNT SCHOLL in New York, inclusive of return flight tickers and 4D3N accommodation, plus two (2) tickets to the local X:MEN FIRST CLASS movie premiere. Airline and accommodations are subject to Microsoft’s discretion.

    Google expands support for paid Android apps in the Phil

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    Google expands support for paid Android apps in the Phil

    More Google news today. A press release sent to us by Google’s local PR counsel has announced that the search giant is now expanding support for paid Android apps in a number of countries, the Philippines among them. With the addition of our country the number of countries that can now purchase Android apps is now up to 131. Apps will still be priced at USD, and can be purchased through Google Checkout, which supports local Mastercard and Visa credit cards.

    (Manila, Philippines, May 12, 2011) – Today Google announced that Android Market will increase consumer access and developer support for paid applications in several new countries, including the Philippines. Consumers from 99 new countries will be able to purchase apps from Android Market. This latest expansion of Android Market means more applications — including games, social, and productivity apps — for consumers.

    The number of countries where Android users can purchase priced apps will increase to 131 including the addition of the Philippines. Consumers from these newly supported countries will now have access to over 200,000 free and paid apps in Android Market, which they can access directly from their Android-powered device. Apps will be priced in US Dollars, and can be bought through Google Checkout, which supports local Mastercard and Visa credit cards.

    Android Market was launched to help developers distribute mobile applications on a level playing field, while enabling users to find and download apps that leverage the unique capabilities of the Android platform. Google is pleased to announce the expansion of Android Market’s offerings in these additional countries to deliver more apps for more people.

     

    Chrome store makes Angry birds possible on your browser

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    Chrome store makes Angry birds possible on your browser


    Google has announced the availability of Angry Birds for the PC through their newly minted Chrome Store. The Chrome Web Store is a the place where you can buy for online apps, kinda like the Android marketplace for apps on the web. Users will be able to pay for paid apps through the same secure payment system that the Android marketplace uses. The store is compatible with most platforms out there, including Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS.

    As a nice gratis offering for the opening of the Chrome Web Store, Google is offering up the web version of their runaway game/productivity waster Angry Birds. The game was built using the WebGL and has local caching for offline access. You can grab the game in the source link below.

    Source: Chrome Store, Angry Birds

    OPT iPad 2 Leather Snap-On: The Stylish Companion for Your Smart Cover

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    OPT iPad 2 Leather Snap-On: The Stylish Companion for Your Smart Cover

    Opt leather snap-on lets you fully enjoy your iPad 2 Smart Cover, providing lightweight and stylish protection to the backside of the iPad2. It is custom designed for a perfect fit and is crafted using the finest leather. Opt’s exclusive multi color patterns blend perfectly with the smart  cover color choices, delivering a rich feel with durable protection. Its mag-catch feature keeps the flipped over Smart Cover firmly attached to the snap-on, offering greater comfort in use and has a beautiful,  ultra thin, light weight design.

     

    Upgrade to Life 2.0 with the Samsung Galaxy Tabs

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    Upgrade to Life 2.0 with the Samsung Galaxy Tabs

    People from all walks of life, from all different fields, who have a variety of passions share at least one common denominator – the need to connect, no matter where they are, who they are, or what they are doing. Samsung understands this universal commonality and gives you an all-in-one device that brings all of these very unique individuals… together.

    Launched last September 2010, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G has redefined the way people live on-the-go.  A phone, laptop, and so much more, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G was positioned as ‘all you will ever need on-the-go’.  From enjoying over 100,000 FREE Android apps, viewing videos in full HD, to editing Powerpoint presentations and reading e-books, Samsung Galaxy Tab was the perfect device for work and play.

    To bring the Tab technology closer to more consumers, another Tab model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi, was launched earlier this year for a younger, more multi-media savvy user.

    Consumer feedback was overwhelming.  More than being an all-in-one device, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G and Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi was able to change the way the consumers lived their everyday lives.  It was able to enhance their ordinary, everyday experiences, from the little things to the most complex tasks.

    Such was the inspiration for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab campaign, “Life 2.0”.  From taking you closer to your passion, or changing the way you nurture relationships, to keeping you on top of things that matter to you, both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi enables consumers to do all these things a notch higher, better, more extraordinary.

    The following ambassadors are a testament to how Samsung Galaxy Tab takes life to Life 2.0.  Using their own Samsung Galaxy Tab, these leaders, from fashion to business, art to philanthropy, and more, have tapped into the power of Samsung Galaxy Tab technology to access knowledge, improve skill, and connect with peers or reach audiences much better and faster.

     

    JAYMIE PIZARRO : part time runner, full-time mom; Editor and publisher, The Bull Runner Webmagazine

    JJ YULO : part time business owner, full-time gourmand; Pro-blogger, Pinoy Eats World

    AIDS TECSON: part time dreamer, full-time geek; Founder, Underground Logic

    CARLOS CELDRAN: part time performance artist, full-time cultural activist; Founder, Walk This Way

    YAEL YUZON: part time musician, full-time adviser; Vocalist, Sponge Cola

    LAUREEN UY: part time blogger, full-time entrepreneur; Owner, Style Break

    GANG BADOY: part time inquisitor, full-time Filipino; Founder, RockEd Philippines

    IVAN ACUNA: part time antique collector, full-time painter; Master Abstract Artist

    ROSAN CRUZ: part time rogue traveler, full time detox queen; Publicist

    LIZA ILARDE: full-time fashion editor; Style Weekend

    DUSTIN ANDAYA: part time athlete, full-time entrepreneur; Owner, Island Rose

    TIPPI OCAMPO: part time fashion consultant, full-time designer

    JOWEE ALVIAR and MON PUNZALAN: Full time cultural influencers; Owners, Team Manila

     

    Google’s serving up Ice Cream Sandwich, promises to merge phone and tablet OS together

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    Google’s serving up Ice Cream Sandwich, promises to merge phone and tablet OS together

    Here’s a shocker: Google has just announced at its I/O conference that the next version of Android, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich will merge phone and tablet versions of the OS. The next version will retain a single look and feel for the UI across all devices and form factors, and will hopefully simplify the rollout of applications for developers. The move is looking to end fragmentation of Android devices and Google has pledged, along with its OEM and carrier partners that Android devices need to be capable of running the latest Android version up to 18 months after a device goes on sale.

    Source: Gizmodo

     

    Help save 5-million lives; promise not to use a cellphone while driving

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    Help save 5-million lives; promise not to use a cellphone while driving

    “I PROMISE: not to use the cellphone while driving; not to drink alcohol or take drugs while driving; to always wear a seatbelt; to maintain my car in roadworthy condition; to avoid being drawn into a road rage by aggressive drivers; to not throw garbage out of the car; and to obey road laws, rules and regulations.”

    This is the Road Safety Pledge each one can make to help save 5-million lives in ten years.

    More than 100 countries are launching the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 starting today, 11 May 2011.  Spearheaded by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, the decade-long campaign seeks to improve road safety measures worldwide and reduce travel-related accidents that kill 1.3-million people yearly around the world.

    Studies show that road traffic injury is now the top cause of death for young people aged 15 to 29 worldwide.  In the Philippines, data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 18,810 traffic accidents in 2010.

    The Decade of Action for Road Safety was launched in the Philippines through kick-off rites at the Asian Development Bank.  This was led by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) in collaboration with the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership (PGRSP).

    Google Music Beta allows you to stream music from the cloud, US only for now

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    Google Music Beta allows you to stream music from the cloud, US only for now

    How sweet would it be if you could stream your music library from the cloud to your Android and PC, without having to store content locally? Answer: Pretty damn sweet. Google’s Music Beta does exactly that, albeit with one caveat: it’s currently available for people in the US as of now. Bummer. Aside of streaming your music, the service will also use a sort of cache to store some of the songs you’ve recently listened to.  You do need to apply for an invite to get into the Beta, but once you’re in, you’ll be  able to upload about 20,000 songs, and it’s free (initially). Gadgets readers in the US, tell us about your experience once you get in, ‘mkay?

    Via: Engadget

    Source: Google Music Beta

    Martha Graham celebrates her 117th birthday

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    Martha Graham celebrates her 117th birthday

    Martha Graham animation

     

    If you haven’t already done so, visiting Google‘s main page today will initiate this short, but sweet animation by Ryan Woodward in celebration of Martha Graham’s 117th birthday.

    For those that don’t know, Martha Graham was one of the distinct pioneers in modern dance and choreography.  She propelled modern dance to new heights (and consequently empowered women as well) by veering away from the traditional ballet techniques of the early 1900’s.

    Often cited as the mother of modern dance, her unconventional and emotionally driven art continues to inspire aspiring dancers today.

     

    Related Links:

    Martha Graham cited on Time’s 100 most important people of the century

    Martha Graham’s memorable quotes

    Eton Soulra: solar powered portable sound system

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    Eton Soulra: solar powered portable sound system

    Ever wanted to bring a portable sound system outdoors without worrying about damage or running out battery?

    Meet the Eton Soulra, a solar-powered iPhone/iPod system that charges itself and your Apple device at the same time.  Protected by a rugged body, it is IPX-4 Splash Proof  from all angles as well, meaning that it can be safely placed near a swimming pool or the beach.

    For non-Apple users, don’t worry, the Soulra is not just for the iPhone/iPod – it features an audio line input so that you can virtually plug in any portable music device.

    To charge the Soulra, you simply have to flip open its solar panel and leave out in the sun, although it comes with its own power adapter as well.

    For more info, visit the Eton Soulra website.

     

    Source: Gizmodo

    Empowering the Globe with the new Tattoo

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    Empowering the Globe with the new Tattoo

    My family used to consider my apartment a “deadzone” because there was absolutely no internet to be found –  which they also found to be pretty boring, much to their dismay. And for a long time, I kept it that way because I always felt broadband and dsl plans were just too much for my budget and too much to suit my personal need of simple browsing. But now, and with Globe, I too can bring home all of my work at an incredibly affordable price.

    With both prepaid and postpaid options available, Globe Tattoo ensures flexibility and freedom for superior internet connection. As if that wasn’t enough, the brand has pulled out all the stops by delivering different products to choose from, depending on your internet needs.

    Introducing the Tattoo Sticks

    The familiar and basic Tattoo Sticks are still around, delivering the easiest and most affordable connection. But don’t let that fool you into thinking of slow uploading. This plug-in delivers a punch at speeds of up to 2 mbps and even lets you send texts and make calls from your computer.

    The Tattoo MyFi is perfect for the life of the party with its wi-fi sharing capabilities. Either plug into your USB port like the Tattoo Stick or turn it on for instant wireless connection for up to five gadgets at up to 2 mbps. With the MyFi, keeping your friends close will be a snap.

    The most powerful among the bunch, the Tattoo SuperStick takes what the MyFi offers and juices it up with the fastest connection at up to 3 mbps. Postpaid subscribers get something extra out of the deal with a monthly gift of 200 free texts.

    Making all these possible is the Tattoo Broadband SIM, which is now available for purchase. So dig up those old USB sticks and resurrect them with just P60! And Globe makes the deal even sweeter with a whole day of free texts and surfing for free for every new Broadband SIM purchased until April 30, 2011.

    Tattoo-ed @ Home

    For those that choose speed over mobility, Globe Tattoo offers three versatile plans that will leave you waiting for others to catch up. Known for its flexible plans, the Globe Tattoo @Home Broadband plans are no different, allowing you to choose from a myriad of speeds and affordable prices.

    The Globe Tattoo WiMax delivers speeds of up to 1 mbps at prices as low as P795 a month! Chatting and hooking up with friends through social media has never been made this easy or affordable.

    For downloading, blogging, and gaming, turn to the Globe Tattoo DSL plans. Giving you access to up to 3 mbps of internet goodness, nothing will stand in the way of your self-expression.

    The newest plan to be offered to residents of Makati CBD and selected areas in the Fort is the Globe Tattoo Torque, which amps up your connection to up to 100 mbps of super speed internet. Fly by your friends on the virtual road to the World Wide Web.

    Having covered all the bases, Globe Tattoo has proven to be to unlocking the gate to the internet. So jump into the web and surf, share, and shake the world up with your own brand of originality with Globe Tattoo Mobile Broadband and Globe Tattoo @Home Broadband.

    To know more about the new Globe Tattoo’s products and services, visit http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/

     

    Diablo III Beta announced, our Barbarian waits restlessly

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    Diablo III Beta announced, our Barbarian waits restlessly

    Okay Diablo fans (and we know you’re out there) there’s now a date for the beta test of Blizzard’s eagerly awaited hack-and-slash/relationship ender Diablo III: Q3 of 2011. Yes, we know it’s not really, you know, a firm date, but at least it’s coming right? In an Activision Blizzard Q1 2011 Financial Results conference call, Blizzard Entertainment CEO Mike Morhaime officially announced Diablo III beta testing will begin this upcoming Q3 2011. The game is already undergoing internal testing at Blizzard offices. According to Morhaime “On the Diablo III front, I’m pleased to report that we began internal company live testing last week. The game is looking great, and we are currently targeting a Q3 Launch for external beta testing. The development team is working hard to try and launch Diablo III this year. But I want to be clear that we do not have an official release date or window yet. As always we won’t compromise the quality of the game in order to hit a window.” While we’re optimistic that Diablo III will launch this year, there’s a distinct possibility that the game may be delayed again if the stars don’t align exactly right.

    Source: Blizzplanet

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