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    “Ang Segurista, Petron Gasulista!” Petron Gasul guarantees quality and safety

    Petron Gasul with snap-on seal with cylinderMany of us take our kitchen LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supply for granted; but home safety considerations should make us pay more attention to the quality of our cooking LPG. This is the essence of the new slogan Ang Segurista, Petron Gasulista, which highlights the essential safety, quality and authenticity features of the trusted Petron Gasul brand.

    Sub-standard or illegally refilled LPG cylinders may be marginally cheaper but sacrifice safety standards, which could lead to accidents and the loss of lives and property. Unscrupulous suppliers may also skimp on the LPG cylinder’s fuel content, loading less than the claimed weight. And, most importantly, there is the issue of LPG quality, which can be detected through the quality of the flame produced.

    Petron Gasul cylinders are manufactured to meet stringent safety standards including wall thickness, weld integrity and valve fitting. This ensures that the highly-combustible gas is safely contained in the LPG tank and poses no danger to your family.

    LPG is sold by weight, with prices fluctuating on a per kilogram basis depending on world market prices. As ordinary consumers, a reliable brand like Petron Gasul gives us the assurance that we are indeed getting the correct amount of LPG that we pay for.

    Poor-quality LPG produces a smoky yellowish flame that coats our pots and pans with black soot. Because of the lower burning temperature of the flame, this means higher consumption of LPG. Petron Gasul produces a clean-burning true-blue flame that is more economical while keeping your kitchen smoke-free and your pots and pans clean.

    Protect your home and family. Ensure that the LPG you use in your home is safe, authentic, filled to the correct weight, and produces a true-blue flame. For your peace of mind, choose the laser-sealed Petron Gasul, the reliable partner of millions of Filipino households.

    Organic transistors make following money as easy as searching the internet

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    At least, that’s what’s bound to happen once the researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Solid State Research’s organic electronics research group get their way. German and Japanese researchers have developed organic, thin film transistors that’s only 250nm (that’s nanometers) thin made with minute amounts of aluminum and gold using a special dry process. “Up to this day, no country has a bank note that contains active electronic features,” said Hagen Klauk, head of the Max Planck Institute of Solid State Research’s organic electronics research group. “We’ve taken the very first baby step, and that is to demonstrate that it is possible in principle to put organic transistors on the surface of a bank note.” If implemented, the transistors can increase the security that’s already embedded into banknotes, and will allow people to literally to follow the money.

     

    Source: Discovery News

    Check out what the HP Touchsmart can do.

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    As HP launched and showcased some of its products to be released within the year at last week’s HP “Everybody On” Campaign in Shanghai, China, Gadgets Magazine happily awaits their arrival in the Philippines and delights in checking out what HP has in store for its consumers.

     

    Small business owner? There’s an affordable BlackBerry Service for you!

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    Alt-N Technologies announced today the availability of MDaemon Messaging Server, BlackBerry Edition, an affordable Windows-based email and messaging server, targeted specifically to small to mid-sized enterprises.

    The new server software is a new edition of the popular low-cost Windows-based MDaemon email and messaging server. It features wireless synchronization, security, IT policy management and has control features for BlackBerry Smartphones. It enables small-to-mid-sized businesses to provide their employees with secure access to email, calendar and contacts from almost anywhere via the desktop, the web and BlackBerry smartphones.

    MDaemon Messaging Server, BlackBerry Edition can be installed in as little as 30 minutes by running a single installation wizard to set up both the server and BlackBerry smartphones. The solution includes a management console for directly or remotely securing, managing and controlling both email and BlackBerry smartphone functionality. Pricing starts at US$380 for a six user license.

     

    The Blackberry Messenger is a flirt

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    “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

    Blackberry phones are known and have been promoted to be devices that are a vital part in a business user’s work life. Whether it’s composing emails, checking appointments and confirming when the next meetings are, RIM has been stressing these are gadgets for the corporate class. But is a Blackberry really all about business?

    I guess not. With the release of this commercial, RIM is trying to unloose the strands to show us the casual side of a BlackBerry. And it’s all about the oh-so-awesome Blackberry Messenger.

    For those who don’t know what BBM is, it’s an IM tool exclusively available on BlackBerry smartphones. It basically allows people to chat and share files with each other. The cool thing I like about BBM is that users are instantly notified of the status of the message — whether sent, failed or if opened/read on delivery.

    RIM is detailing how the 35 million worldwide users can use the app to flirt. Presenting us how fun and unique it is to meet and get acquainted with people through the world of BBM.

    I can see it now. I go into a club, hit the dance floor, sway my phone in the air while I bop to the music. A hot girl recognizes I’m holding a Blackberry, approaches me and initiates a conversation that goes like this:

    Hot Girl:“Oh hey! I couldn’t help but notice you have a BlackBerry too!”

    You:“Yayer! I am a BBM freak. I can’t live without my BlackBerry.”

    Hot Girl:“Really? Me too! I’m on BBM 24/7. What’s your PIN?”

    And then it’d be on.

    Who needs a wingman when you’ve got Blackberry Messenger?

    The rise of Android visualized

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    Industry insiders know that Android has been growing at a fantastic rate, but if you really want a sense of exactly how fast, the folks over at Android Developers has created a video visualizing activations of Android from its initial launch to today. It’s fascinating to see the spike of Android users corresponding to major product launches (which inlcudes the Motorola Droid and the the Samsung Galaxy S). The video is embedded below for you to enjoy.

     

    Do crazy things, win a Galaxy Tab

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    You want a Galaxy Tab? Well listen up. Samsung wants to know how far you’ll go to grab yourself a Galaxy Tab of your very own. Mechanics are simple: create a 30 to 90 second video detailing how far you’ll go to own a Galaxy Tab of your very own. The most impressive and original entry will be the lucky owner of a brand spanking new Galaxy Tab. Want in on the action? Well, all you need to do is to go to the contest link www.facebook.com/samsunggalaxytabcraziestthings, like the page and away you go.

     

     

    BrainDriver: A mind-controlled car

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    “Look Ma, no hands!”

    I yelled that at my mother countless times when I learned to ride a bike. At first she freaked out when I let go of the handles and then eventually her anxiety turned into annoyance. Now I wonder how she’d feel if I did that with the new AutoNOMOS project, BrainDriver.

    The car is attached with drive-by-wires and controlled by an EEG sensor. This “cap” of 16 sensors measure the electromagnetic signals produced by the brain.

    Basically, you wear the sensor cap and you calibrate your brain with the computer, which learns to associate two different brain patterns with left or right directions. You test the computer by moving a cube on the screen in either direction by just your thoughts.

    The same goes with operating the car, you wear the sensor cap and get into a specially-designed car equipped with video cameras, radars and laser sensors so the car can get a full three-dimensional view of its surroundings. In a semi-autonomous drive, the car automatically drives itself to the corner and then at the intersection the “driver” orders the car which direction to turn.

    While AutoNOMOS claims that BrainDriver is still a demonstration and is not roadworthy yet, they also say that human-machine interfaces like this could play a big role in the future of autonomous driving.

    Don’t worry Ma, it probably won’t be for a long time.

     

    Source: AutoNOMOS Labs

    Alodia wants you to play with her in environmentally friendly Facebook game Alter Space

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    Famed pinoy cosplayer and all around cutie Alodia Gosiengfiao wants you to play with her in Alter Space, the first Philippine-made Facebook game that addresses the ways we can help the environment. Developed by Cleanergy from AboitizPower, Alter Space is geared towards educating people about the concepts of carbon footprint and renewable energy with a distinctly pinoy twist.

    “The great thing about Alter Space is that it’s not just any typical game you play. In a creative way, it actually teaches people to be conscious of the carbon foortprint they produce, which means changing their habits for the good of the Earth.” says the 22-year-old Alodia.

    The game’s premise is simple: player’s are tasked to take care of their own planet. Players will need to keep their carbon footprint levels low while keeping happiness levels up. Every choice a player makes affects their environment, and the game gives constant fe

    edback to the repercussions of these choices. Players can also invite friends to be their neighbors, and their overall carbon footprint as a community will be calculated.

    To join its fan page, you can visit www.facebook.com/AlterSpaceGame

     

    Gingerbread update for Nexus S and Nexus One on the way

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    If you haven’t heard, Google has already sent the latest OTA update to take the Google branded Nexus One and Nexus S into Gingerbread territory. The update sends some NFC goodness your way, as well as fixing random reboot issues that some Nexus S users have been complaining about.

     

     

    Source: Engadget, Google Twitter

    Discover A New HP World

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    Hewlett-Packard helps us “Discover A New HP World” in Shanghai, China (Feb. 23-24) where we will be stepping into a connected world of new INNOVATIONS; new EXPERIENCES; and A BRAND NEW ECOSYSTEM. This New HP World assures an experience that is HIGH on the entertainment and experiential quotient. This event will also mark the official launch of HP Personal Systems Group’s “Everybody On” marketing campaign in Asia Pacific. The new campaign celebrates how people around the world are using HP technology to pursue their personal and professional passions.

    Today’s whole day event will include a “State of the Union Update” by Jos Brenkel, Senior Vice President, Personal Systems Group, HP Asia Pacific and Japan, a keynote speech on “The Connected Life” by Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Personal Systems Group, Phil McKinney, an introduction to the WebOS by Steven McArthur, Senior Vice President, Personal Systems Group as well as a product unveiling. Tomorrow will hold sessions for executive interviews on Consumer Products.

    Stay tuned as we keep EVERYBODY ON!

    Kicks for Geeks: Internet inspired Nike Dunks

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    First, there were the Twitter and the Facebook Adidas Superstars Originals by designer Gerry Mckay and boy did it make our mouths water. This time,  it’s Nike’s turn with these geek-friendly, customized Dunks inspired by Firefox, Twitter and Google.

    These cool, customized sneakers designed by David Reese will definitely appeal to both sneakerheads and geeks. Love them too? You can also check out more unique sneaker designs at Brass Monki.

    This story was originally posted on The Next Web.

    Nokia projects it can sell Windows Phone 7 units at “a very low price point”

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    That’s according to Nokia’s chief executive Stephen Elop, in a talk with Finnish journalists last Friday. “”We have become convinced that we can do that very quickly” Elop adds. It seems only natural of course that Microsoft might be open to move away from their strict hardware requirements that it puts on manufacturers that want to create a Windows Phone 7 based smartphone. There’s already talk of using non-Qualcomm chips on future Phone 7 units, which would be a good thing – cheaper components would mean cheaper smartphones down the line. Coupled with Nokia’s experience and track record of creating cost-effective mobile devices, Elop’s promise sounds good to us.

    Source: Reuters

    Freelancer.com launches outsourcing platform in the Philippines

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    Freelancer.com, the world’s largest outsourcing marketplace that connects over 2.2 million professionals from around the globe, opens a regional site in the Philippines to bring affordable outsourcing to the country.

    In this day and age, almost any job can now be outsourced online. Through the freelancer.com website, employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas such as software, writing, data entry and design right through to engineering and the sciences, sales & marketing, and accounting & legal services. Projects start as low as US$30, with an average of under US$200, which makes it cost-effective for small businesses to get work done. The new sites will have a number of local features over time, together with local support and the ability to transact in local currencies.

    The new marketplaces will dramatically help the millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region by increasing productivity while cutting costs at the same time. Additionally it will offer a great resource for freelancers to find jobs online across a diverse range of over three hundred different industries.

    This story was originally posted on The Next Web.

    Antivirus firm detects partnerships among cybercrime groups

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    Global antivirus firm Trend Micro has noted activity of various cybercrime groups of “pairing up” and joining forces to unleash threats on the Web to earn more money for themselves.

    “…When they join forces, they could be even stronger and much more malicious in their ploys,” said Trend Micro senior threat researcher Nart Villeneuve in a press briefing last Thursday at TrendLabs, Trend Micro’s global research and development facility in Manila.”

    The ploys these cybercriminals pull include credential theft (or credit card and identity theft), pay-per-install which involves the installation of fake antivirus software and pay-per-click which is when bot masters earn income when users click on links supplied by an affiliate.

    This partnership presents challenges for law enforcement, the security industry and the computing public in general.

    Source: The Philippine Star