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Quick Look: Nvidia GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti—just in time for Christmas

Computers & Laptops

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19 Oct 2016

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Quick Look: Nvidia GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti—just in time for Christmas

Nvidia GTX 1050 Quick Specs:

CUDA Cores: 640
Core Speed: 1354 MHz (base); 1455 MHz (boost)
VRAM: 2 GB GDDR5
Memory Speed: 7 Gbps
Memory Bus: 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth: 112 GB/s
Power Requirement: 75 W
Output: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, dual-link DVI
Others: Nvidia Ansel, Nvidia G-Sync, Nvidia GameStream, DirectX 12, Vulkan API, OpenGL
Dimensions: Dual slot, 5.7 x 4.38 inches
Price: USD 109 or PHP 5,242 directly converted

Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti Quick Specs:

CUDA Cores: 768
Core Speed: 1290 MHz (base); 1392 MHz (boost)
VRAM: 4 GB GDDR5
Memory Speed: 7 Gbps
Memory Bus: 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth: 112 GB/s
Power Requirement: 75 W
Output: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, dual-link DVI
Others: Nvidia Ansel, Nvidia G-Sync, Nvidia GameStream, DirectX 12, Vulkan API, OpenGL
Dimensions: Dual slot, 5.7 x 4.38 inches
Price: USD 139 or PHP 6,684 directly converted

Nvidia’s Pascal-strutting wallet-friendly graphics cards have finally launched, allowing gamers on a budget the chance to experience the latest architecture’s prowess without spending more than they need to. The 1050 and 1050 Ti are the successors to the 750 and 750 Ti graphics cards, and they’re both looking to punch above their price range.

Let’s talk about the Nvidia GTX 1050 first. The cheaper and weaker of the two cards, the 1050 sports 640 CUDA cores clocked at a base 1354 MHz and a boost 1455 MHz. It has 2 GB of GDDR5 buffer with a 128-bit wide memory bus and an effective bandwidth of 112 GB/s. Miniscule at only 5.7 x 4.38 inches, it sips only 75 W of power through its PCIe connection. It will retail for USD 109 or around PHP 5,242 directly converted.

Meanwhile, the Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti struts beefier specs, coming in with 768 CUDA cores clocked at a base and boost of 1290 and 1392 MHz. It also has a larger 4 GB GDDR5 video buffer, but with the same speed, bus, and bandwidth as its brother. Likewise, it measures 5.7 x 4.38 inches and draws all of its 75 W power requirement through the PCIe port. This one is tagged at USD 139 or PHP 6,684 directly converted.

Do note that Nvidia won’t be making reference versions of this card, so more likely than not, the specs above will change depending on the tastes of the brand’s add-in board partners. As such, we should expect higher factory overclocks and supplementary power requirements for the 1050 and 1050 Ti.

Some of the cards’ expected versions include the: Asus GTX 1050 (Ti) Mini; EVGA GTX 1050 (Ti) SuperClocked; Galax GTX 1050 (Ti); Gigabyte GTX 1050 (Ti); Colorful iGame GTX 1050 (Ti); Inno3D GTX 1050 (Ti) Compact; MSI GeForce GTX 1050 (Ti); Palit GeForce GTX 1050 (Ti); and Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 (Ti) Mini.

Suffice it to say, either of the cards should be on your Christmas wish list if you’re planning on upgrading your pre-built rig or building an affordable one for yourself during the holidays.

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Cherry Mobile Unveils New Generation Flare Smartphones

Smartphones & Tablets

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18 Oct 2016

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Cherry Mobile Unveils New Generation Flare Smartphones

Cherry Mobile stakes its claim as the Philippines’ top selling smartphone brand with the launch of the newest smartphone additions to its flagship line, Flare.

Headlining the flagship series’ new generation is the Flare Infinity along with the Flare X2, Flare S5 Power, Flare S5 Plus, Flare S5, and Flare 5. This lineup of phones ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, octa-core processors, 4 GBs of RAM, LTE connectivity (700 MGHz ready), sophisticated design among others, all of which work together to provide an undeniably great smartphone experience.

Flare Infinity

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor: 2.0 GHz octa-core Helio P10
RAM: 4 GB
Internal Storage: 32 GB with micro SD slot
Display: 5.5-inch Full-HD infinity view (borderless display)
Cameras: 5 MP front, 16 MP PDAF rear
Security: fingerprint sensor
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Other features: quick charge, LTE connectivity, Dual SIM

PHP 12, 999

Flare S5 Plus

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor: 1.3 GHz octa-core
Internal Storage: 32 GB with micro SD slot
RAM: 3 GB
Display: 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS
Cameras: 8 MP front with BSI, 16 MP rear with BSI PDAF
Security: fingerprint sensor
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Other features: USB type-C, LTE connectivity, quick charge

PHP 8,999

Flare S5

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor: 1.3 GHz octa-core
Internal storage: 16 GB with micro SD slot
RAM: 3 GB
Display: 5-inch full-HD
Cameras: 8 MP with BSI front, 16 MP BSI PDAF rear
Security: fingerprint sensor
Other features: USB type-c

PHP 5,699

Flare 5

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor: 1.3 GHz octa-core
Internal storage: 16 GB with microSD slot
RAM: 3 GB
Display: 5-inch HD super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Cameras: 8 MP front with selfie flash, 16 MP with BSI PDAF rear
Other features: slide key, dual-SIM

PHP 5,499

Flare S5 Power

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor: 1.3 GHz octa-core
Internal storage: 16 GB with micro SD slot
RAM: 3 GB
Display: 5.5-inch full-HD
Cameras: 5 MP front, 13 MP with BSI rear
Security: fingerprint sensor
Battery: 6,050 mAh
Other features: dual micro-SIM slots

PHP 7,999

Flare X2

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Processor: octa-core, 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM: 4 GB
Display: 5.5-inch full-HD with Dragon Trail glass (front and back)
Cameras: 8 MP front, 16 MP rear
SIM: Dual

PHP 7,999

In 2012, the local brand launched its very first Flare device and was well-received. This achievement paved the way for new Flare smartphones built with innovative features, outstanding design, and powerful hardware sold at very competitive prices.

Cherry Mobile is looking to get 5 million Flare users with the release of this new lineup.

Racal issues apology to Yamaha for intellectual property violations

Motorcycles

Robby Vaflor

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18 Oct 2016

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Racal issues apology to Yamaha for intellectual property violations

Racal Motor Sales Corporation and Racal Motor Assembly Corporation issued a public apology addressed to Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for intellectual property violations on the latter’s registered motorcycle designs.

The companies have admitted the sale and distribution of its MD110 and JR125 which closely resemble Yamaha’s Sniper and Mio Soul which are designated with Philippine Industrial Design Registration numbers 3-2005-000512 and 3-2006-000587.

Racal has announced in its apology that it will no longer sell and distribute the MD110 and JR125.

Yamaha advises consumers to pay attention to the details of the motorcycles that they will purchase to ensure authenticity. Authentic Yamaha products have been manufactured with quality original parts and have undergone rigid quality testing.

According to an official statement released by Yamaha: “To protect products from any and all infringement, the company applies for intellectual property related rights and takes actions on multiple fronts to counter companies that manufacture, sell or distribute counterfeits of company products.”

Windstream Upgrades Georgia Cable TV Network to Deliver 100 Mbps Internet Speeds

Telcos

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18 Oct 2016

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications, announced today it is upgrading its cable TV network in North Georgia to provide communities with Internet speeds of 100 megabits-per-second (Mbps).

The upgrade effort, which is already underway, will allow more than 67,000 households in communities across eight North Georgia counties to access 100 Mbps. The counties and associated communities include:

Towns – Hiawassee and Young Harris;
Union – Blairsville;
Dawson – Dawsonville;
Lumpkin – Dahlonega;
White – Cleveland and Helen;
Habersham – Clarkesville, Demorest, Cornelia, Mt. Airy, Baldwin and Alto;
Banks – Baldwin, Alto and Homer; and
Jackson – Commerce, Jefferson, Nicholson and Arcade.

“We are listening closely to the communities we serve in North Georgia and making significant changes to give our customers the experience they deserve,” said Jarrod (“J”) Berkshire, president of operations for Windstream in Georgia. “We’re committed to expanding access to fast, reliable Internet speeds throughout North Georgia, and will continue to make improvements that allow us to do so.”

With 100Mbps, North Georgia residents in these communities will be able to:

Download a 1 GB HD video in as little as 1 minute, 25 seconds
Download a High-Quality Full Length Album in as little as 4 seconds
Download 100 Hi-Res Photos in as little as 16 seconds
Play games online with less lag
Enjoy almost seamless video chatting

In addition to the 100 Mbps speed upgrades that will be completed by mid-2017, Windstream is also expanding fiber-to-the-home in select areas.

Customers are encouraged to visit www.windstream.com for more information, and inquire about eligibility as upgrades are completed throughout the communities.

About Windstream

Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN), a FORTUNE 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S. Windstream offers bundled services, including broadband, security solutions, voice and digital TV to consumers. The company also provides data, cloud solutions, unified communications and managed services to business and enterprise clients. The company supplies core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 125,000 miles. Additional information is available at windstream.com. Please visit our newsroom at news.windstream.com or follow us on Twitter at @Windstream.

Windstream contactScott [email protected]

The Bank of Lithuania approved the reorganisation of AB Omnitel by way of merger into TEO LT, AB

Telcos

Gadgets Magazine

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18 Oct 2016

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The Supervisory Authority of the Bank of Lithuania upon the requests regarding the reorganisation by AB Omnitel, a holder of the licence of Limited acvities payments institution issued on 28 July 2011, and TEO LT, AB, a holder of the licence of Limited activities electronic money institution issued on 13 October 2016, approved the reorganisation of AB Omnitel by way of merger into TEO LT, AB.

Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters,

Head of Legal,

tel. +370 5 236 7715

Jose Cuervo: Every moment is a blast with Jose Cuervo

Lifestyle

Jonah Mendoza

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17 Oct 2016

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Jose Cuervo: Every moment is a blast with Jose Cuervo

With Jose Cuervo, the last quarter of 2016 is set to be the most exciting yet. Launching a line-up of incredible, must-see events and parties, the famous international brand of tequila is more than ready to let Filipinos experience a whole new level of excitement and fun.

The pumped-up Cuervo DJ Tour kicks off with the country’s top EDM and hip-hop DJs coming together for a series of parties that will have you dancing from dusk ‘til dawn. The festival has spread like wildfire around the Philippines – and for good reasons: great music, good vibes, and a crowd that knows how to party.

Among the live acts on board for this year’s tour are MxMxM (Marc Marasigan, Travis Monsod, and MC Ron Madela) and versatile, open format DJ Ron Poe (Son of a King) with his original #SOAK tour.

If you are from outside Manila, fear not for you’ll still be able to witness Cuervo DJ Tour live and exclusive at some of the country’s most notable regional events: #CuervoMasskara in Bacolod, #CuervoSinulog in Cebu, #CuervoPanagbenga in Baguio, #CuervoDinagyang in Iloilo, and #CuervoLaboracay in Boracay Island.

Come October 2016, Jose Cuervo is set to bring the first-ever Day of the Dead Festival in the Philippines – following the brand’s endeavor in celebrating the rich Mexican tradition on a global scale. A fusion of the beautiful and the macabre, expect a night of honoring departed loved ones with rich neon visuals, good drinks, incredible vibes, and all-out dancing. If you’re looking for the best holiday weekend with a twist, this celebration is perfect for you. Save the date: Friday, October 28, 2016.

Confirmed for the Day of the Dead Festival are a host of great local and international acts you shouldn’t miss. With insane production value and amazing energy, it is undoubtedly foreseen as one of the most talked about events of the year…Yes, we are already anticipating you will talk about our event!

If you think that that’s all Jose Cuervo have in store this year, think again.

A nod to the musical scene, Jose Cuervo is holding The Cuervo Scratchmaster – an amateur DJ competition open to all aspiring student disc-jockeys. The search is on for the country’s next hit DJ – happening through a round of contests at different universities in Metro Manila. With Jose Cuervo at the helm, there’s no doubt that competition will be like no other.

For years, Jose Cuervo has thrown the most highly-anticipated parties all around the Philippines. And this time around, they’re making it even bigger.

All that remains to be done is for you to gear up and ready yourself for earth-shaking moments to remember. With the right mix of great music and awesome drinks, Jose Cuervo will make you dance, party, and relive those moments captured in digital space.

C.A.M.S. or Cuervo After-Movie Series will be posted on Jose Cuervo’s digital platforms which contains promotions, fun facts videos, and contests with exciting prizes in store. For more information, keep your eyes peeled at @CuervoPilipinas on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Come and #KnowYourTequila with #CuervoPilipinas

Petron marks another first; launches Euro 5 fuel in the Philippines

Mobility

Jonah Mendoza

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17 Oct 2016

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Petron marks another first; launches Euro 5 fuel in the Philippines

After successfully launching a full range of locally-produced Euro 4 fuels almost a year ago, the country’s leading oil company Petron Corporation marked another breakthrough in fuels technology with the introduction of the Blaze 100 Euro 5 – the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the country.

Blaze 100 Euro 5 contains has significantly less sulfur, 10 ppm (parts per million) compared to other Euro 4 fuels (50 ppm). It is 500% cleaner than standard Euro 4 fuels. It also has less benzene (less than 1% of volume) – a known carcinogen – compared to the Philippine standard which allows up to 2% by volume in gasoline. It is now available nationwide.

High sulfur levels in fuel, when combined with water vapor, can harm the environment and cause corrosive wear on valve guides and cylinder liners, leading to premature engine failure.

With significantly low sulfur content and advanced additives technology, the high-performance Blaze 100 Euro 5 delivers the following benefits:

Optimal power and acceleration due to extremely high octane and performance additives;
Exceptional engine cleanliness because of its high quality base fuel and fully synthetic detergent additive;
Better fuel economy due to its friction modifier and combustion improver additives; and
Lower emissions and longer catalytic converter life.

While Blaze 100 Euro 5 is recommended for high-end, high-performance vehicles, other vehicles will get the same power and improved fuel economy because of its special formulation.

“Petron is proud to introduce another revolutionary fuel specially formulated for Philippine driving conditions,” Petron President and CEO Ramon S. Ang said. “With the highest octane rating but the lowest sulfur content, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 is the best gasoline in the market by far in terms of power, efficiency, and reduced emissions.

“We will continue to innovate and lead in fuels technology so we can put more savings in our customers’ pockets while improving air quality across the nation,” Mr. Ang added.

Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 5 was “road-tested” recently as the official fuel of the Philippine Leg of the 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia (F4/SEA) Championship at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.

Launched back in late 2010, Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 5 is the first and only gasoline in the country with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 100. With 100 octane, it has exceptional resistance to “engine knocking” that results in uneven fuel burn, greater fuel consumption, and even engine damage.

Converge ICT offering pure fiber plans for as low as PHP 1,500

Telcos

Chris Noel Hidalgo

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17 Oct 2016

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Converge ICT offering pure fiber plans for as low as PHP 1,500

Who isn’t sick of suffering from slow and expensive internet? Converge ICT, a veteran in the cable and fiber internet industries, knows the pain of sluggish connections, and has committed itself to providing affordable, reliable, and world-class fiber internet to homes, SMEs, and large businesses.

“Access to the Internet has accelerated recently as we are now amid digitalization,” said Dennis Anthony Uy, Converge ICT president and CEO. “That is why we are leveraging on the power of pure fiber technology so that all our clients can enjoy the full potentials of having an efficient and reliable connectivity.”

Currently, Converge boasts a 6,700 km long fiber optic cable network in Luzon and Metro Manila, growing by at least 2 km a day through their use of a special micro-trenching machine sourced from its construction subsidiary. The machine is only around two persons wide, lessening road obstructions, and is efficient enough to lay down cables and reblock concrete all in one go.

With most of their network infrastructure solely their own, Converge is able to provide very competitive prices for their services—all with no data caps. For the home, they’re offering up to 20, 50, and 100 Mbps plans at rates of PHP 1,500, 2,500, and 3,500 respectively; while for businesses, they’re offering 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 Mbps plans for prices of PHP 4,000, 6,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000, respectively. The latter plans come with their own free webmail, web hosting, and unique public IP.

The company plans to further expand their reach in Luzon, and it is also planning to spend over PHP 2.7 billion pesos in order to link up with the islands of Visayas and Mindanao.

You can learn more about Converge and its services at www.convergeict.com.

HOOQ announces ‘freemium’ model in Southeast Asia

Apps & Software

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15 Oct 2016

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HOOQ announces ‘freemium’ model in Southeast Asia

Video-on-demand service, HOOQ, recently unveiled its new app and the first of its kind hybrid model ad-free service.The SVOD service that was built in Asia for Asia takes on a mobile-first user experience to cater to the voracious demands of mobile users.

AD-FREE FREEMIUM APP

This new hybrid model now allows customers to sample a premium service at no cost. Pilot episodes of all TV series will now be free for all registered users even after their free trial period has ended. Customers can now catch pilot episodes from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Devious Maids, The Mentalist, Castle toAlyas Robin Hood, Walang Hanggan and #Jadine whenever they hit the service. This extended sampling gives the customers the power to decide if they would like to continue to watch the rest of series before they pay for the subscription.

HOOQ’s new ad-free freemium service will be available to all customers starting October.

MOBILE-FIRST USER EXPERIENCE

HOOQ fans can look forward to a new app interface that boasts a mobile first UX that has been built from extensive customer beta testing and usability research to derive a customer-centric experience, given that over 80-percent of customers are consuming HOOQ on their mobile devices.

Designed with the habits of the social and digital natives in mind, this new mobile-first release boasts a brand new real time content feed and personalized recommendation engine that makes discovering new favorites easier than ever. Additionally,there is an improved search engine,wish-lists (for future viewing) and optimized content delivery for significantly faster app start and streaming start times.

The new app has been in development by HOOQ’s in-house team for nearly nine months and is backboned by a new back-end framework focused on a faster and higher quality streaming experience for the customer. In addition to the current support of iOS, Android, web, Chromecast and Android Set-top Box, HOOQ will also be available on Airplay and mobile web as part of this launch.

Sign up today on www.HOOQ.tv for a free trial. Monthly subscriptions start from PHP 149.00 and soon, customers can also choose from weekly subscriptions for as low as PHP 59.00.

Globe Postpaid customers can get up to 45 days of free trial with Globe GoSURF 99 and below, and up to 90 days of free trial for all mobile customers availing of GoSURF 299 and up. Broadband customers also get HOOQ for free on Globe Home Broadband. Once the trial period expires, GoSURF customers can continue enjoying HOOQ at Php149 subscription fee monthly charged to your Globe bill.For all other subscribers, you can either pay the Php149 monthly subscription fee through credit card or charge it to your Globe bill by texting HOOQ149 to 8888.

Vivo launches Y55 entry-level smartphone

Smartphones & Tablets

Robby Vaflor

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15 Oct 2016

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Vivo launches Y55 entry-level smartphone

Chinese tech company Vivo introduced the new Y55 entry-level smartphone in Mandaluyong yesterday.

The phone is the first entry-level Vivo smartphone that carries an octa-core processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, which clocks at 1.4Ghz.

Memory-wise, the phone has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, expandable up to 128 GB through a microSD slot.

The Y55 sports a 5.2-inch screen with a 1280×720 resolution. It also has an eight-megapixel main camera and a five-megapixel front-facing camera.

The main camera can scale up photos to 32 megapixels with its Ultra HD setting, giving photos sharper detail and improved overall quality.

Other hardware specifications include a 2,650mAh battery and dual SIM slots which support 4G network connections with speeds of up to 150Mbps.

Staying true to the Hi-Fi branding, Vivo has included support for high-resolution audio formats such as FLAC, WAV and AAC.

The phone runs a newer version of Vivo’s Funtouch OS, the 2.6 which is based on the Android Marshmallow OS. The Funtouch OS has improved functionality with features such as the Smart Split 2.0 which allows users to view and use two applications at the same time, and the Eye Protection Mode which filters out blue light to prevent eye strain.

The Y55 sells for a suggested retail price of PHP 7,990.

Globe myLifestyle Plan Introduces Data Rollover and Data Sharing

Telcos

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14 Oct 2016

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Globe myLifestyle Plan Introduces Data Rollover and Data Sharing

Globe Postpaid recently introduced its newest customer service-centric feature that allows subscribers to roll over unused mobile data or share it with other users or devices.

A first in the Philippines, the amped up Globe myLifestyle plans with Data Rollover allows unused MBs to be carried over to the next month. With this, the validity of unused GoSURF MBs are extended for another month. As an example, if you used 2 GB of your 3 GB data allowance this month, the 1 GB left-over will be added to the following month’s data allocation.

The service is available for all Globe myLifestyle plan customers free of charge. All one has to do is to register once to any GoSURF with Rollover variant, and the subscriber can begin enjoying the Rollover feature monthly. Rolled over data is consumed first before the current month’s actual allocation.

Data Sharing, on the other hand, allows sharing of one data plan among family members or across a user’s various devices–all within one postpaid account. Sharing can be done to either new lines or existing myLifestyle Plans within the same account, for a minimum charge of PHP 100 Share Fee per share per month.

To avail of either of the latest features, customers should enroll to GoSURF Share & Rollover by calling 730-1000 or visiting the nearest Globe store to make the changes in the account.

To know more about GoSURF Share & Rollover, visit www.globe.com.ph/postpaid/rollover-and-share.

AAA and Petron partner up for F4 SEA race event in Clark

Mobility

Robby Vaflor

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14 Oct 2016

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AAA and Petron partner up for F4 SEA race event in Clark

All is set for the Formula 4 Southeast Asia (F4 SEA) racing event happening at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga this weekend from October 15 to 16.

The six races will mark the first ever Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)-certified racing event in the country with the F4 discipline being the link between kart-racing and F3.

“Formula 4 creates a synergy between the FIA and the training of the talent of tomorrow, in a championship which matches control of costs with the highest levels of engineering safety,” said federation president Jean Todt.

The F4 SEA is a single-make championship with all vehicles used by the drivers following the same specifications. Each race car will carry a homologated Renault F4R four-cylinder engine with a two-liter naturally aspirated displacement in an F4 Mygale carbon monocoque chassis which is FIA F3 crash test certified.

The F4 SEA also upholds an open data system which makes all vehicle and race data available which further levels the playing field and pushing drivers and race teams to improve through driving and not other enhancements.

The speedway will be a challenging track for the young drivers with its 18, mostly left-handed turns.

“Compared to the previous race, I think this track is really tricky because you have so many tricky corners, you have to be very precise. Otherwise, the minute you overdo, you’re just gonna spin, the minute you do less, you’re not fast. So you have to be on the edge of this track to be the best,” said 18-year-old Akash Gowda, one of the drivers participating at the event.

The top seven drivers for the Formula 4 SEA series of races will earn FIA super license points which will contribute to their 40-point requirement to secure a super license.

“What the FIA has done was not to just create a path to the F1, but to create a path to a professional career in motor sport,” said Peter Thompson, Chairman and CEO of AAA, and Founder and President of Meritus.GP, the exclusive race engineering services provider for F4 SEA.

Official fuel partner

Petron has partnered with Asian Autosport Action (AAA), the licensed promoter of FIA Formula 4 SEA, as the official fuel-provider for the whole event.

The race cars will use the new Blaze 100 Euro 5 fuel which was officially rolled out yesterday, meeting the Euro 5 emission standards which significantly lessens Nitrous Oxide, Benzene and Sulfur levels in its tailpipe emissions.

One Sky: Sky Launches New All-in-One Subscription Plans

Technology News

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14 Oct 2016

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One Sky: Sky Launches New All-in-One Subscription Plans

Sky Cable Corporation has just launched its new all-in-one subscription plans that allow its subscribers access to high-speed internet, HD cable TV, video-on-demand (VOD), and mobile internet for a price of one.

In today’s digital media landscape, this convergent strategy is a move to address the varying content-consuming and internet-browsing behaviour of consumers by delivering a superior and seamless experience across various platforms.

Dubbed “One Sky,” the new postpaid subscription plans offer innovative services that include a high-speed SKYbroadband connection, premium HD cable TV viewing via SKYcable, reliable mobile internet via SKYmobi, and its VOD service SKY On Demand bundled into aptly-priced plan packages.

“Convenience is not the key to satisfying consumers. With One Sky, we’re simplifying all their needs and freeing them from the hassle of individual subscriptions.” March Ventosa, SKY cable chief operating officer said.

One Sky subscription plans start with a bundle of unlimited 8 Mbps or 16 Mbps broadband, cable TV with 10 HD and 31 SD channels, and SKY On Demand at PHP 1,599 and PHP 1,999 monthly, respectively.

Higher subscription plans include 32 Mbps or 64 Mbps unlimited broadband, cable TV with 13 HD channels and 43 SD channels, SKY On Demand, and HBO Go.

Subscribers of any of the plans may choose to add more channels via Select for only PHP 20/month or catch special features on Pay-Per-View. Mobile internet access via SKYmobi may also be added for as low as PHP 499 per month.

The one-time installation fee will cost subscribers PHP 1,999. This includes a cable modem with built-in Wi-Fi router, and SKY On Demand digibox.

One Sky will be available mid-October for new and existing SKY subscribers in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Laguna. For more information, log on to mysky.com.ph or call 418-000.

Nvidia to giveaway Dead by Daylight to GeForce Experience 3.0 users

Gaming

Chris Noel Hidalgo

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14 Oct 2016

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Registered users of the GeForce Experience 3.0 gaming hub are in for a treat as Nvidia will be giving away USD 200,000 worth of Dead by Daylight codes. The keys will be received at random.

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer horror game wherein one player takes on the role of a Killer, while four others act as Survivors trying to escape him in an arena-type setting.

The title is also part of Nvidia’s Indie Spotlight Program. Introduced last August, the Nvidia Indie Spotlight Program is the brand’s way of supporting small and independent game developers.

GeForce Experience allows PC gamers to keep their graphics card drivers up to date, optimize their in-game settings, and capture, stream, and share their gameplay video, all in one easy to use app.

TSA opens new BPO site in Mall of Asia

Enterprise

Robby Vaflor

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13 Oct 2016

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Australian BPO company TSA Group, announced the opening of a brand new site at the Five E-Com Center in the Mall of Asia Complex last October 12.

The center, which occupies half the 14th floor of the Five E-Com Center, aims to add 500 employees to the 1,000 currently employed at Philam Life Tower in Makati.

“With the opening of the Five E-Com center today, we will be creating over 500 job opportunities within the Mall of Asia Complex. The team in Manila will grow to over 1,500 employees by early 2017 and we believe with this enlarged footprint, TSA has the right people, locations and infrastructure to deliver TSA services on a global platform,” TSA Group Sales and Service Manager Daniel Hill-Smith said.

The large office space will be dedicated to handling inbound and outbound sales, customer service, administration and back office activities for Australian telecommunications company Telstra, one of TSA’s largest partners.

Present at the event was Telstra Director for Sales and Retention of Global Contact Centers Craig Dunn. “TSA has continued to deliver very pleasing results over the time of our partnership, have also demonstrated a big commitment to attracting talent and developing talent,” he said.

The TSA – Telstra site marks a AUD 9 million investment to the Philippine BPO industry with the Five E-Com and Philam Life Tower sites handling all of TSA’s overseas work.

“I think there’s a great deal of similarity between the Philippine culture and the Australian culture. The actual Philippines BPO industry offers great support from a shared services perspective as well as IT and infrastructure,” Hill-Smith said, expressing TSA’s optimism for the company’s potential for growth in the Philippines.

“The level of talent, the cultural assimilation and the drive of the workforce is phenomenal and it certainly aligns with TSA’s goals in moving into the future,” he added.

A full launch of the site is scheduled in January.