Jayvee Fernandez is a tech enthusiast, Digital Manager, and Technology Editor for The Philippine STAR.
He is also an EAN certified SCUBA Diver and underwater photographer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His photos and videos have appeared in various international and local publications including Random House Germany, Discovery Channel Canada, and CNN.
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Pinspire vs Pinterest
So Pinterest came first. Pinspire followed next, albeit rather quickly. Pinterest needs no introduction. But if it did, I’d say: If Path is the hot new social network of 2012, Pinterest is “new Tumblr of 2012.” Developed by the Samwer Brothers of Rocket Internet, Pinsire is a fascinating copy of the former. So what gives?…
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Student makes 3D version of Arkham Horror. Help her beta test it!
Imagine that, to complete your Bachelor’s degree you design a 3D version of one of the best board games ever made: Arkham Horror. I’ve been so wanting to get into it, but the sheer number of expansions, time to invest coupled with finding people to actually play with hinders me from this awesome experience. If…
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This is the reason why we should demand more from Hollywood
‘Archetype’ is a labor of love directed by Aaron Sim. It was created with a budget of USD > ‘Archetype’ is a labor of love directed by Aaron Sim. It was created with a budget of USD $0.00. Maybe he’s exaggerating, but what this technology revolution did for social media, it’s doing its magic to…
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Take your iPhone 4s underwater (up to 300 meters!!!) with Patima
Ed’s Note: Want to see the Samsung Galaxy Note underwater? Check it out! As a guys who likes to take photos underwater, I tend to keep my choice of camera brands within the confines of the “1-Way Test” … which simply begs the question “Can I take it underwater?” So I’m more inclined to invest…
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Jollibee brings NFC technology to their stores with the ‘happyplus’ Card
I laud Jollibee for being the first retailer pushing for fast adoption of NFC technology in the Philippines. Geeky Explanation: (warning, nosebleed) NFC stands for “Near Field Communication” and is a prevalent piece of technology similar to Bluetooth or QR codes and is based on the current RFID technology. The difference is that the “near…
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Wait a minute, this isn’t a survival kit!
Someone dropped off a “special package” in front of my doorstep a few days ago. And I found the insides rather intriguing because the components resembled stuff you usually find in a board game. And, well … you know naman how I love board games (!!!) It’s definitely something for their “end of the world”…
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Download the “It’s More Fun In the Philippines” Android App
Developed by Lester Bambico, Android users can now create their own “It’s More Fun In the Philippines” meme with this easy to use Android app. It’s free! [DOWNLOAD HERE] or do a search for “It’s more fun in the Philippines” on the Android marketplace. More details and screenshots after the jump.
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If I were to choose ONE product to take home from CES it would be the Samsung Smart Window
Samsung’s Smart Window marries the utility of a window and their Internet-capable Smart TV. I had been chatting with some folks from Samsung Philippines and they hinted about something really exciting for 2012, apart from more apps and video streaming to support their line of Smart TV’s. Looks like this is an upgrade. Touch screen…