Category: Mostly Everything
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Finally! WICKED in Manila this January 22 2014
How could you possible include a geeky tech angle to WICKED finally showing in Manila this 2014? Well, when everyone else was tweeting and Instagram-ing, the first thing I did was to edit the WICKED (Musical) Wikipedia entry to add Manila, Philippines and the CCP to the list of international shows:
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Rundown: Water resistant gadgets for the rainy season
[First published on August 5 2013 at 8List.PH] As a gadget geek and lover of the oceans, I have spent a considerable amount of time testing whether this little device over here can be brought down into the depths of the seas. Because we live in a country with the best beaches, I’m going to…
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Kobe Bryant is coming to Manila for Lenovo Mobile [August 12 2013]
Confirmed! Kobe Bryant will be coming to Manila this August 12 2013. Kobe is the current endorser of the Lenovo K900, one of the first Intel-powered Android devices in the market today. Lenovo Mobile has chosen Kobe as their brand icon exclusively for China and the Philippines. Specs for the phone include: 2GHz Intel Atom…
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Milkyboy: An Animated Film by Arnold Arre
I was blown away by Arnold Arre’s Chapter One. This 2013, he’s coming out with his first animated film. Watch the trailer! MILKYBOY, a short animated film by Arnold Arre Starring (the voices of) Mihk Vergara / Yvette Tan Denise Mallabo / Chris Costello / Miguel Nacianceno RJ Ledesma / Erwin Romulo / Gang Badoy…
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The emerging trend of non-violence in video games
There’s definitely more to gaming than violence. Lately I’ve been mulling over purchasing A LOT of simulation games. Euro Truck Simulator 2 for instance seemed like one big Internet joke but it’s become an inexplicable darling in the gaming circles and all you do is drive a truck. And that’s it — the mundane can…
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KidZania Manila Theme Park to open at The Fort in November 2014
Before you read on, watch the video above. This isn’t your typical theme park for kids. It more closely resembles a fully-functioning nation. For kids. Opening at the Fort in 2014, KidZania is a fully-realized city built to scale for kids. Kids between the ages of 4-14 years will be able to take on different…
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ASUS Fonepad has excellent battery life, PHP 11,995 for 8GB
So many phones and tablets out there — and yes, the hybrids of different brands are equally populating the stalls. What makes the ASUS Fonepad stand out? Apart from being an all-in-one tablet and an Android powered smartphone, it actually kills the battery life category. You won’t believe it, but the Fonepad’s battery can last…
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If you love science, The Cosmos reboot is something to look forward to and watch with your kids (2014)
Carl Sagan: “The Cosmos is all that is or was or ever will be…” Neil deGrasse Tyson: “It’s time … to get going again.” I am super pumped for this! The Cosmos is a 13-part miniseries created by the late Carl Sagan which ran from 1980 to 1990 and is still being viewed as the…
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O!Coat Passport cases for Samsung Galaxy S4, PHP 1,495
Looking for a classy case for your Samsung Galaxy S4? These quality leather cases are passport-themed. There are a total of 11 countries available include: USA, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Korea, Japan, Sweden, Russia, and the UAE. Nope, no Philippines yet! O!Coat cases are distributed in the Philippines by MSI-ECS and retails at…
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SONY XPERIA ZR is NFC-enabled, waterproof up to 5ft; PHP 25,990
What’s with SONY and waterproofing their gadgets? I’m not exactly sure where they’re headed with this, but I like it! SONY has been actively churning out waterproof gadgets across the board — from their tablets to projector-handycams and smartphones. Say hello to their newest releast, the SONY XPERIA ZR, a NFC-enabled Android phone that can…
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