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:
[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 give you the low down on 8 gadgets and accessories you can buy to capture those wet moments.
CAVEAT EMPTOR: A number of these devices come with an IP67 certification which states that they are protected from 1) dust and 2) short periods of immersion in water. That would mean that this certification does not guarantee 100% waterproofing as the IP67 standard only applies to a depth of one meter in fresh water for 30 minutes. Gadgets that have been damaged due to flooding have their warranty voided.
For the full list, head on over to 8List.
Cloud computing and storage is a major proponent in the continued push toward enhanced Internet integration in the personal and business settings. By providing applications as a service, as well as virtual server space, this offering has changed many aspects of communications and transmissions on the Internet. However, before you place any sensitive data onto a rented cloud server, consider the issues that may arise over the duration of your lease or ownership.
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 Processor
13MP (f/1.8) camera 13 megapixels; dual LED flash
1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.5 inches with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 screen
16 GB internal memory w/ 2 GB RAM
Android OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
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
and many others
Written, illustrated, directed, edited, scored, and animated by Arnold Arre
Produced by 1227 Animation (Arnold & Cynthia Arre)
Recorded at Independent Minds Productions
Music composed & arranged by Arnold Arre using Magix Music Maker 2013