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iLuv Syren Wireless Speakers with Bluetooth and NFC sells for PHP 3,000

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So iLuv has been making waves in Manila with really cool accessories for your iOS devices (like the last charger you will ever need). Today they’re debuting the 360 degree Syren wireless speakers which you ought to place in the middle of your living room as the sound emits from all corners of this sweet number.

But wait, there’s more! The Syren uses Bluetooth and NFC technology to pair up your audio. If you’ve ever tried to pair your external speakers with a phone using Bluetooth, you may encounter some sync errors along the way and the only remedy for that is to try and try again. We’re all familiar with this and pairing up devices via Bluetooth can be a b*tch at times. So the proposition here is that the Syren uses NFC technology for pairing via Bluetooth. If you own a NFC-compatible device like the Samsung Galaxy S4, all you need to do is physically tap the phone onto the Syren and the pairing will automagically happen without you having to configure anything! Works like a charm!

The iLuv Syren has a SRP of PHP 3,000. For that price, you might as well get it as even though there aren’t too many NFC-enabled phones available today, this technology will be a stock feature in most smartphones soon.

Product Highlights
Bluetooth Wireless
NFC Technology
360-Degree Sound
Built-In Microphone
Auxiliary Audio Input
Rechargeable Battery
Up to Six Hours of Playback

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Elsewhere on the Interwebz…

Apologies dear friends for the lack of updates on the blog. I’ve actually been … elsewhere!

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If you’re into video games, my guesting on the OMGeek Podcast is becoming a regular thing and I have been invited back for Episode III where the OMGeek crew of James, Mike and Jed go very meta into Player vs Character. Do have a listen and if you like the show, please subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or through the Stitcher mobile app.

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A couple of weeks ago, Lori Baltazar invited me to be one of her podcast extras in my definite #1 coffee shop in the south. This is, of course Magnum Opus Fine Coffees in BF Homes along Aguirre Avenue. Do me a favor and head on over to Dessert Comes First to watch this episode!

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Last but definitely not the least, do check out a piece I wrote for 8List titled ‘8 Things You Should Do as an Expectant Father.’ Do follow the 8List crew for your daily dose of **biting** lists. For those who don’t know, I’m also the Editor in Chief.

Aaaand that’s it for the link love this week. Geeky updates coming soon!

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Buffalo DriveStation DDR: Almost SSD-like performance for less the cost; 2TB for PHP 8,200

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A couple of days ago I sent a Tweet out asking friends how the heck am I supposed to review a hard drive. To be honest, at least for the regular consumer, panning the Internet for a gold review of a hard drive is the last thing they’ll ever want to do. Storage is really something we take for granted in this day and age where the number 1 criteria for selecting hard drive would be how much space it can store at the cheapest cost. Other features such as the security lock, automated backup and whether the drive is USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 compatible are secondary. Of course, if you’re a geek, like me, these things matter.

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SMART Infinity launches My iMAX Privilege Cards for Infinity subs

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Earlier this month, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were interviewed on the future of movies, showing a multi-tiered pricing structure for your regulars vs your blockbuster hits. That would mean, for instance that your ‘White Chicks’ would be priced at a lower rate compared to say, ‘Superman.’ In fact, more affordable rates for movies succeeds the growing number of streaming movie rentals online which goes to show that the future is indeed a same day release on the web versus a 30 to 60 day window into the Blu-ray or iTunes / Netflix equivalent.

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Woohoo! MSI-ECS ‘Best Moment with Dad’ Contest Winners

Wow, what a month! After more than two weeks of submissions via email and postings on the MSI-ECS Facebook gallery we can now announce the winners of the competition. Based on the tally of likes plus qualitative judging from myself and representatives of MSI-ECS, we have the following winners:

First place- Marianne Sy- Quiamsiam Ignacio

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Second place- Jessica Tolentino

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Third place- Kyle Emmanuel Dacio

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Representatives from MSI-ECS (and myself) will be coordinating with the pick up of your prizes. Please expect an email from us so you can pick up your prizes soonest!

Again, thank you all for joining!