Author: Jayvee Fernandez
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Google Fiber launches in a few hours
Looks exciting? What exactly is Google Fiber? Google Fiber is a project to build an experimental broadband internet network infrastructure using fiber-optic communication in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri, following a selection process. Over 1,100 communities applied to be the first recipient of the technology. Google announced on March 30, 2011 that Kansas…
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Sony announces the new Walkman NWZ F800 running on Android 4.0
While HTC went the “beats” way and included Dr. Dre Beats headphones with most of their high end smartphones, Sony continues the Walkman line with the latest version of Android. The NWZ F800 Walkman also known as the F800 or simply the new Walkman phone from Sony is a beauty. It’s basically comparable with Sony’s…
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The Whale Sharks of Oslob
BIG 2015 UPDATE: I was part of an underwater video crew that helped document whale shark tourism practices in Oslob and Donsol. You can watch the trailer below. It is titled ‘On the Brink’ and will be shown next year (2016). MAJOR DEVELOPMENT: DENR has ordered that whale shark feeding be stopped in Oslob. DENR-Protected…
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Remember the “You Wouldn’t Steal a Car” Anti-Piracy ads? Turns out the ad is pirated.
As one YouTube commenter (PianoGamer64) said, “You wouldn’t steal the background music to your own anti-piracy propaganda…” But they did. With the proposed tightening of Philippine laws to combat online piracy, a very recent article was called to my attention regarding the anti-piracy ads that have become staples in the movie theaters and in DVD…
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Expanded PowerBag lineup include Tablet Messenger and Deluxe Bag
A couple of weeks ago I road-tested the PowerBag, a backpack that lets you charge your gadgets on the go. It’s essentially a backpack + battery pack + gadget cables. The battery pack is user replaceable and can carry between a 3000 to 6000 mAh charge. That’s essentially a full charge and a half for…
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Dual screen Samsung DV100 appeals to solo travelers for PHP 7,990.00
Traveling solo? Sure you may have your phone with you to take photos, but when you’re on the road you’d rather save your phone for more important things — like calling and surfing the web. You might want a dedicated camera with a longer battery life for that reason.
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16GB Google Nexus 7 Priced at PHP 17,999 (Villman)
OK two things here: Villman is selling the new 16GB Google Nexus 7 at PHP 18,000 pesos. That’s twice the price in retail when you buy the device in the USA. Stocks are limited and that’s what you get when demand is high. It’s actually a bad deal if you think about it — you’re…
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How to perfectly install a screen protector: The Hinge Method
Installing a screen protector for your brand new smartphone can be a pain in the ass. There have been outlandish methods such as installing it in a steamed room to lessen the chances of lint as well as other methods that require feats of dexterity with your fingers to avoid bubbles. This is by far…
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Charge your devices with the myCharge Powerbank line (6000mAh for PHP 5,490.00)
With the proliferation of smartphones as a daily necessity, the one resource that users do want to have more of is battery life. With an iPhone 4s lasting for about 5-8 hours with data turned on, and your average Android smartphone going for about 8 hours, a full charge will barely get you through lunch…
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Lacie Porsche P’9220 runs on USB 3.0, protected by 3mm of aluminum
P9220 500GB = PHP 5,490.00 P9220 1TB = PHP 8,890.00 If you haven’t taken a sip from the Thunderbolt kool-aid and still believe in good old USB 3.0, have a look at this beauty, Lacie P’9220 available in both 500GB and 1TB. Lacie is known to be the most elegant in design among the storage…
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