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    Sennheiser outs new adidas co-branded headphones

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    Sennheiser outs new adidas co-branded headphones

    There wasn’t any doubt that Sennheiser, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, would continue their co-branding agreement with sports giant adidas after the success of the adidas Originals x Sennheiser HD 25-1-II DJ headphones released last year. In an event held earlier today at the C3 Events place in Annapolis, San Juan, Sennheiser and adidas Originals unveiled the HD 220 and CX 310. Both headphones feature world leading audio with the unmistakable style of adidas Originals.

    The HD 220 features powerful neodymium magnets for powerful, bass-driven stereo sound, a closed supra-aural design that blocks almost all outside noise and individually adjustable ear cups for a secure and comfortable fit. The CX 310 meanwhile, has a high quality dynamic speaker system and fits snugly for excellent ambient noise attenuation.

    For the professional who wants the very best in both sound quality and style, you might be interested in grabbing the Sennheiser HD 25 by adidas Originals. It’s essentially Senheisser’s legendary HD 25-1-II, one of Sennheiser’s most successful monitoring headphones for more than 20 years, pimped out by adidas to deliver maximum sound quality, comfort and style.

     

    SKYCABLE makes time stop, for your TV shows that is

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    SKYCABLE makes time stop, for your TV shows that is

    SKYCABLE has managed to pull off something that a lot of couch potato connoisseurs have been clamoring for: a personal video recorder that would make TiVo proud. Unveiled earlier today at the Palm Grove at The Rockwell Club, the DigiBox iRecord is a set top box that can pause and record live TV, as well as record up to two TV programs on different channels while watching a third one. It also allows subscribers to record programs in advance, like a documentary you know you’re going to miss because of a dinner date, or a season finale of a particular show you want to watch at your leisure.

    The Digibox iRecord is powered by a 320GB HDD that can store up to 145 hours of Standard Definition (SD) video or 86 hours of High Definition (HD) video. The video is compressed in MPEG-2 format for SD and MPEG-4 for HD video and is protected by a proprietary encryption key for IP protection purposes. The DigiBox iRecord will set you back Php 399 on top of your existing bill, along with a Php 4,999 refundable deposit for the device.

     

     

    Facebook for Blackberry v2.0 available on Blackerry Beta

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    Last week, RIM released the beta version of the app Facebook for Blackberry smartphones v2.0. Blackberry owners can now download beta trials of the new Facebook app through Blackberry Beta Zone.

    The initial release of v2.0 features a redefined user interface. And finally, after many rants and suggestions from users, Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones v2.0 now offers Facebook Chat! You can now go online to share jokes and stories with your Facebook friends in the comfort of your BlackBerry smartphone. As long as your status is set to online, you will receive notifications even if you’re turned away from the Facebook app.

     


     Version 2.0 has an improved News Feed for viewing and interacting with posts of your Facebook friends with new navigation controls. Enhanced publisher functionality allows you to post to your Wall, add an update, or check in to a Facebook Places from the News Feed. There’s also a new drop-down navigation control that is scalable to support new features in the future.

     

    The notifications bar on top offers an easy, refreshing way to access your Notifications, Messages, Friend Requests and Chats from anywhere in the Facebook application.

    I did like this new version, but I am a little bummed that it still doesn’t allow tagging of friends in status updates. Overall, Facebook for Blackberry v2.0 is sleek and awesome. App navigation is a breeze and the new UI makes it more fun to browse through profiles and status updates. The added chat feature makes it even more interactive by allowing you to start conversations with Facebook friends.

    Excited to be one of the first few users to experience and taste the new updated version of Facebook for Blackberry? Visit Blackberry Beta Zone now since there are only limited slots available.

     

    Source: The Official Blackberry Blog

    Porn gets XXX’d

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    After giving its initial approval last year, Internet regulator ICAAN has finally green-lit the creation of an Internet domain devoted to pornographic websites. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which governs the website naming system, has given in to the idea of forming a top level ‘.xxx’ domain, paving the way for a red-light district online for pornography.

    With this resolution, web addresses and sites that will end in the .xxx suffix are expected to contain sexually-oriented adult entertainment. The .xxx domain will have the same treatment and status as .com and .org. According to an article on Mashable, the new domain names are to be registered through the ICM Registry and as of writing, around 230,000 URLs have already been reserved.

    Of course, not everybody is happy with the new domain. Certain religious groups have protested against it, stating that giving adult websites its own place on the Internet only legitimizes the content, instead of curbing to put a stop to the spread of such materials. Other people who are in dismay of this decision are pornographers. They feel higher bodies could mandate the use of the .xxx domain and try to “ghettoise” their sites, making their pornographic content easier to block.

    The new suffix will indeed be an easier way for parents to filter and block access from their kids. Companies and other organizations can also effortlessly apply any Web filtering software to block .xxx sites that are clearly labeled as porn.

    If you’re a porn connoisseur, would you consider this a good thing?

    Source: GMANews.TV

    ASUS is voted the most preferred motherboard brand via online poll

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    ASUS is voted the most preferred motherboard brand via online poll

    Shopping for your next motherboard? Well you migh want to check out an ASUS board – according to a recently conducted poll on popular pinoy tech site TipidPC.com, ASUS is the preferred motherboard brand of pinoy PC users. Out of the 4,225 who joined the poll, 42% of them (or 1,755) voted for ASUS, with the second most preferred brand Gigabytetrailing at 19%. It comes as no surprise really, as ASUS has always been a market leader when it comes to PC technologies and their enthusiast boards are well accepted by hardcore gamers and overclockers.

     

     

    BAPE Baby Milo ‘Twitter’ Tee

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    BAPE Baby Milo ‘Twitter’ Tee

    Finally, your favorite ape and blue bird come together to make a fashion statement.

    BAPE Store in London and eu.bape.com will be releasing two styles of shirts with arguably the hippest ape to date, Baby Milo and today’s most popular bird on Saturday, March 19.

    Just another example of technology and fashion going hand in hand.

     

    Google helps Japan quake victims by adding Person Finder

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    Google helps Japan quake victims by adding Person Finder

    The devastating earthquake and tsunami combo in Japan has left a lot of people worried about the status of their beloved family members living in hard hit areas. Many can’t contact family membersand because of the ongoing rolling blackouts and unreliable communication networks, communication is difficult, at best. Google has stepped up and created the Google Person Finder, a handy little web based app that allows you to search for information about loved ones and colleagues, and even post information about quake victims that you’ve currently come in contact with. You can search for people via their name and mobile number, or add information about people if you’ve managed to contact someone and want to post their current status. Good on you, Google.

     

    Source: Google Person Finder

    GLOBE: Internet at your fingertips

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    GLOBE: Internet at your fingertips


    Mobile internet has changed the face of mobile phone technologies with its diverse offerings, moving away from the typical text and call services that were once the only available services in a mobile phone. With this latest technology moving quickly to adapt to the changing needs of today’s users, Globe Telecom is taking an aggressive stance in pushing mobile internet usage with its offering of the most innovative devices and handsets, content and applications, and affordable browsing plans for its subscribers.

    Breakthrough devices

    To make the experience more compelling, Globe is offering an array of the world’s most hardworking smartphones and gadgets, which are now available at lowered prices. The Huawei Ideos u8150, rated as one of the best-valued handsets by global tech experts, is one of the world’s cheapest Android smartphones. Then there is the Samsung Galaxy 5 i5503 Europa that is powered by a 600 Mhz processor that’s fast enough for gaming, sending Tweets, viewing Facebook photos and even reading eBooks. Globe has also introduced two of Samsung’s latest devices—the Samsung Galaxy Mini s5570 and the Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830.

    The Samsung Galaxy Mini s5570 comes free at Globe MySuperPlan 999, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830 is free at Plan 1799. Both are bundled with 30 days of Super Surf for free so users can experience and enjoy mobile internet their way.

    Apart from handsets, Globe is also carrying the Huawei Ideos S7 tablet. Powered by Android 2.1(Éclair), the S7 tablet is one of the most affordable tablets in the market. It boasts of a 7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, 800×480 pixel resolution and 720p high definition video playback. Running on a 768MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the S7 provides users quick and easy access to information through via 3G.

    Up-to-date mobile phone applications

    Globe partnered with the world’s second largest independent app store GetJar to provide users access to over 75,000 free apps available on http://m.globe.com.ph. Apps range from games, education, social networking, entertainment, finance, food, health, search, lifestyle and several other utility applications, including popular applications such as Facebook Mobile, Yahoo!, Nimbuzz, Opera Mini Browser and eBuddy.

    Affordable and relevant data plans

    Completing the triumvirate is a mobile browsing plan to allow a seamless user experience. Two pioneering data plans lead the list: Globe Supersurf and Globe Powersurf. With Globe Supersurf, you can surf all you want with no surprises and no hidden charges on your mobile phone. For one-day internet surfers, you can enjoy SuperSurf50, which lets you surf all-you-want for PhP50 per day. Those with a greater appetite for mobile internet can avail of SuperSurf220, at PhP220 good for 5 days. But for folks who can’t live without mobile internet at their fingertips, then the monthly SuperSurf999 plan is just for you.

    ArtPetron wins Anvil Awards of Excellence

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    ArtPetron wins Anvil Awards of Excellence

    ArtPetron, the national student art competition of oil industry leader Petron Corporation was recognized in the 46th Anvil Awards held last 18 February 2011 at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel.

    ArtPetron 10, with the theme Alay sa Natatanging Pamayanan, received Excellence Awards in the Special Publications and External Publications categories, recognizing the ArtPetron 10 collaterals as well as the ArtPetron Folio 2010 Celebration Issue, respectively.

    ArtPetron seeks to promote Philippine art, culture, tradition and values among the youth, through an annual painting and photography contest open to students enrolled in regular college or university programs, or in a museum-based or private tutorial art or photography course.

    Over the years, ArtPetron has received numerous Anvil Awards, endorsing the project’s ideals of reaching out and nurturing young Filipino artists.  Since 2001, when ArtPetron first won a Bronze Award of Excellence, the program has earned a total of 20 Anvil Excellence Awards and 10 Anvil Merit Awards.

    The Anvil is an award given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), as a symbol of the highest level of excellence in the practice of public relations in the Philippines.  Its multi-sectoral jury chooses winners that reflect and promote public interest, good values, and real public service.

    Addicted to tech news and social media? Gadgets Magazine is looking for an Online/Digital Staff

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    Gadgets Magazine features more than just electronic equipment and high-tech trends. We are redefining the term “tech lifestyle” with a fresh new look and exciting new concepts. We are  powered by a fresh and novel illustrious lifestyle concept. The integration of urbane chic and couture rendition of visuals and artworks will change the landscape and look of this pioneering tech lifestyle magazine.

    Gadgets Magazine is the undisputed FIRST in the tech-lifestyle realm. We ARE the standard in this field. But we’re not about to sit on our laurels. We are setting the bar higher. We bring you the most credible information about the latest gadgets to hit the market, the latest news and the hottest bargains. Now we endeavor to be the lifestyle authority too.

    Join our select audience of savvy, educated, well-traveled men and women who demand only the best of the best.

    Online/Digital Staff

    Responsibilities:
    • Monitor tech/news blogs and post stories on the website daily.
    • Manage ads using Google DFP.
    • Report website traffic using Google Analytics.
    • Handle contributors, proofread submissions.
    • Manage communities and discussion in Social Networks.
    • Cover tech events local and abroad.
    Requirements:
    • Must be good in written English.
    • Passionate with Technology and Gadgets.
    • Must have sufficient knowledge in WordPress.
    • Fresh grads are welcome to apply.
    • Must know a bit of Photoshop, video editing, and basic HTML
    • Knowledge in CSS/PHP is definitely a plus.
    • Ideally someone who is active in Facebook/Twitter.

    Send in your applications at [email protected]

    Don’t just “like” it; “love” it.

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    Don’t just “like” it; “love” it.

    As we are in dire need of more love in the world, Virgin Mobile and singer/actress Mandy Moore have teamed up to bring the “love button” to Facebook.

    “There’d been a rise in discussion about why there isn’t a love button on Facebook. So we polled them and 75 per cent said ‘yeah, we’d love to have a love button,’” said Nathan Rosenberg, chief marketing officer at Virgin Mobile Canada, which is owned by Bell.

    A most lovable Mandy Moore, Disney’s “Tangled” star and singer who gave you hits like, “Cry” and “I Wanna Be With You” (my personal favorites), believes there should be a way to express our feelings more deeply. “With a Love Button, I’d get to share those special posts, pages and photos that I don’t just like – I love.”

    So join the movement and start showing some love.

    It’s what the world needs now.

    Report concludes that Piracy is a problem of global pricing, not enforcement

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    Report concludes that Piracy is a problem of global pricing, not enforcement

    Here’s something to chew on: a report by the Social Science Research Council concludes that media piracy can’t be halted by stringent enforcement of IP, and describes the issue as more of a global pricing problem than anything else. The study was conducted on several emerging economies, including Russia, India and Mexico and found that people in said countries aren’t exactly what you’d call lawless or morally challenged, even in countries that had extremely high piracy rates. Its just that citizens of these countries can’t justify a purchase of a regular, original DVD that retails for say, $15 when you consider that that amount of money is a fair chunk of change in these nations. To address the problem, the report says that the pricing of these particular goods need to be adjusted depending on the region or the country where it’s being sold, and not to tighten the already harsh IP enforcemet already in place. To quote the report “little evidence—and indeed few claims—that enforcement efforts to date have had any effect whatsoever on the overall supply of pirated goods. Our work suggests, rather, that piracy has grown dramatically by most measures in the past decade.”

     

    Source: Arstechnica, Social Science Research Council

    Shape up this summer with ZUMBA

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    Shape up this summer with ZUMBA

    Gold’s Gym recently launched their newest addition to their family of fitness programs: ZUMBA Fitness. Deemed the ultimate fitness party, ZUMBA Fitness is the only Latin and internationally-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to  form a “fitness party” that is downright addictive.

    Here, Benjamin Arnold and I give you a glimpse of the 55-minute workout as we party-hearty to our favorite club hits. Read our full review in our April issue of GADGETS MAGAZINE.

     

    Internet Explorer 9 ready for download, is surprisingly fast

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    Internet Explorer 9 ready for download, is surprisingly fast

    Fast. That’s pretty much everyone’s consensus on Microsoft’s newest iteration of their web browser, Internet Explorer 9. The new browser is fast, clean and more importantly – more secure than ever before. Don’t believe us? You can try it out here for yourself.


    While you’re waiting for the download, let us give you the summary of what makes the IE 9 great, at least to the Redmond firm’s eyes. The design is much, much cleaner than their previous effort, with most of the clutter gone. All you get with the standard build is the address bar (which doubles as a search bar using the search engine of your choice), back and forward keys and the current tabs you have open. You can add plug-ins to the experience if you wish. Prompts for remembering passwords appear in an unobtrusive bar located on the bottom.

    You can now pin your favorite sites directly to your taskbar, just like an application. Once there, it gets its own large icon so it looks like any other program you have on the taskbar. Another great thing about pinned sites is that you can right click on them and a jump list appears, allowing you to jump straight to a page if the website was made with IE 9 in mind.

    Another nice touch is the search bar/address bar. Not only does it pull double duty, but it also is able to display instant results to items that you type on it. Pretty cool. One particularly excellent new feature of IE 9, one that users won’t see right away is its ability to utilize a PC’s GPU to render pages and content. Traditionally, a PC’s GPU isn’t used by the computer to render pages on the web, and it sits idle whenever you go online. This isn’t the case with IE 9, and it shows.

     

    Again, you can download IE 9 from here if you want to try it out.

     

    Twestival Manila 2011: the biggest Twitter meet-up for social good

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    Twestival Manila 2011: the biggest Twitter meet-up for social good

    Twestival is a movement that uses social media for social good by connecting communities offline on a single day to highlight a great cause. Ideas start as a tweet and as it spreads, becomes a movement that has the power to make things happen.

    This year, Twestival is going ‘local’ in cities around the world on Thursday, 24 March 2011. All local events are organized 100% by volunteers and 100% of all ticket sales and donations go directly to local non-profits that organizers have identified for having an incredible impact within their own community. The goal is to raise funds and awareness by doing a local meet-up with various activities.

    Twestival Manila, our very own Twestival in the Philippines, will be supporting JeepneED. Their mission is to provide community-driven, financially sustainable in-school support in science and technology on a redesigned jeepney that runs on used vegetable oil. Their goal is to graduate both academics and farmers by reconnecting the disparity between everyday science and the science of inventors. JeepneED serves as an engaging outdoor learning lab with 10 netbooks, a 3G hub for Internet connectivity, a printer and scanner, a projector, and other basic science materials for a community of 8 to 12 rural public schools. Its unique and creative approach to enriching the quality of education for Filipino children is a cause worth supporting.

    Twestival is the brainchild of Amanda Rose, who believes that if cities were able to collaborate on an international scale, but work from a local level, it could have a spectacular impact. Since 2009, over 200 international cities all over the world have joined the movement.

    Be a part of the Global Movement!

    1)  Grab a Ticket. Find your city on the official events list and attend your local event on March 24th.

    2)  Volunteer. Local events are run 100% by volunteers and teams are always looking for more help.

    3)  Donate. Each Twestival is supporting a amazing local cause with 100% of donations going direct to projects happening in their own community. Give what you can and help them reach their goal.

    4)  Sponsor or contribute in-kind. Are you a company or organization looking to connect with the digital set? Twestival Local has great sponsorship opportunities and cities are always happy to receive great prizes.

    5)  Tweet, Blog, Promote. Please spread the word about Twestival and our local charities.

    To learn more, you can check out Twestival’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

     

    Want to promote your local Twestival? Feel free to do so in the comments section below.

    This story was originally posted on The Next Web

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