Category: Mostly Everything
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Google’s New SEO Algorithm: ‘Social Engine Optimization’
EDIT: I was listening to an episode of TWiT three days ago and the end result of the controversy is exactly what I outline in the latter part of this post. As of last week, most of your SEO tactics are rendered obsolescent. Somewhat. Last year, Google’s top level mandate was “to go social.” And…
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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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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…
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Smart Online Store: iPhone4s delivered to your home
SMART Communications recently launched their online store. The deal here is that you can order your iPhone4s (+ other devices) without having to wait in line. In the case of the iPhone, you can choose your color and capacity then have it delivered to your place. This applies to prepaid purchases. Free delivery until June…
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How to make your own “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” Meme
Hot Air Balloon Festival, Clark Pampanga (Every February of the year) UPDATE VI: The DOT linked back to my tutorial from their official website! UPDATE V: Lester Bambico has programmed and uploaded an “It’s More Fun” app into the Android Marketplace. More details here (with screenshots!) UPDATE IV: Looks like some of my work is…
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No to Mining in Palawan Online Signature Campaign (YES to Tourism!)
This is very timely especially since the Philippines is re-launching its new tourism campaign. I am not against mining per se, but mining in an archipelago — one of the centers of the world’s biodiversity — is like taking away our core competence when in fact eco-tourism is so scarce nowadays we’re one of the…
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Startups and the Road to Perdition?
Ages ago there was a little service called Animoto that offered to make magic out of your photos turning them into ready-made professional videos. “Professional” was the operative word and they delivered. And then Apple ruined the fun by making iMovie (and yes even iPhoto) more interesting with new effects, taking something that was cloud…
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We’re not there, yet: Thoughts on Voice and Artificial Intelligence
I have two old acoustic guitars at home. They’re pretty smashed up. You could almost peel the body apart if enough force was exerted. In effect I keep it glued together with a lot of electric tape. Aesthetically it’s horrendous, but it does give off that artistic vibe, which truth to be told isn’t my…
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