UP FOR GRABS: Sony Sound Monitoring MDR-V55 headphones!

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Hey, gadgeteers! We’ve got a promo running from June 20 to July 4 where you get a chance to win one (1) Sony Sound Monitoring MDR-V55 headphones! Here’s a quick rundown on what’s up for grabs: The MDR-V55 is a pair of supra-aural headphones that has 40mm dome-type driver units, which, thanks to its neodymium [...]

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag confirmed as launch title for Xbox One and PS4

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In an interview with ElderGeek, Ubisoft game director Ashraf Ismail revealed that Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be a launch title for both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. Xbox One users will get to play the game first before PS4 users do, as Microsoft’s console launches in November of this year. Sony has [...]

Instagram rumored to launch video function at upcoming Facebook event

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Photo from All Things D Over the past couple of days, multiple sources have been buzzing about Instagram possibly gaining the ability to take and share not just filtered photos, but now, short videos as well. It is rumored that Facebook, owner of Instagram, will announce the app’s newly acquired video-taking capability at its next [...]

Caltex safety reminder: The hazards of static electricity when refueling

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Along with the refreshing drizzles of the rainy season come a number of unfortunate occurrences we can’t control. Though a lightning strike is little to fear and is less likely to hit the driving masses, Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, prompts motorists of a different kind of [...]

A faster Samsung Galaxy S4 is coming

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Planning to buy the current S4? Well, read this first. Samsung CEO J.K. Shin revealed that a faster model of Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available later this month in South Korea. The phones, powered by a new Qualcomm processor, use what’s being called LTE-advanced technology that will reportedly deliver data at speeds up to [...]

Samsung PH reveals prices for Smart Choice Series smartphones

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Samsung Philippines officially announced the local suggested retail prices (SRPs) of the four newest smartphones in its mid-range Galaxy line-up, touted as the Smart Choice Series. Leading the pack is the Galaxy Grand, Samsung’s 5-inch dual-SIM smartphone, which is available at a local SRP of PHP 16,990. The Galaxy Grand features Android Jelly Bean as [...]

PLDT offers discounts and freebies to first 1,000 to avail Cyberya PC units

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PLDT KaAsenso encourages more aspiring “minigosyantes” (mini-enterprise owners) to engage in the Cyberya business by offering discounts and freebies for the first 1,000 subscribers. Cyberya is the business solution from PLDT KaAsenso that allows users to surf the Internet for as low as PHP 1 for four (4) minutes. It is primarily meant to serve as a [...]

Balloon-powered internet access for all: Google unveils “Project Loon”

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Google X Labs, inventors of Google Glass, unveils yet another one of its secret experiments, Project Loon. Essentially, Project Loon is a balloon that will allow you to connect to the Internet wherever you are. No, this isn’t the typical helium-inflated, string-held, colorful floating delight you see in parties or being sold at the park. These [...]

Introducing the country’s first ‘My IMAX Card’ from Smart Infinity

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Something exciting is coming the way of all you Smart Infinity subscribers! Smart Infinity, the premium mobile brand of wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is offering you an exclusive privilege of becoming proud owners of the country’s first and most premium, personalized, co-branded SM Cinema IMAX card, the Smart Infinity My IMAX Card. Designed [...]

Discover indie music at Viva Indie Rock

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Whenever I want to get my indie music fix I go to Viva Indie Rock. It’s a blog dedicated to indie music where you can find songs, and videos from various independent artists. They even have songs that are free for download! You don’t need to have an unreasonable hatred for all things mainstream to [...]

Upcoming 2013 Isuzu Truck Fest to provide key transportation solutions

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The upcoming 2013 Isuzu Truck Fest is scheduled to provide the public unique transportation solutions on its staging from 20-22 June at Le Pavillion, Metrobank Avenue, Pasay City. The highlight of the show will be the launch of Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) new Isuzu Forward FRR and FVM medium-duty trucks that have been fitted with [...]

Partyphiles, get ready for some new shades.

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Who says you can’t wear shades in the club? Of course you can, especially if you’re donning DropShades. These glasses are the ‘official party accessory of the future’. And soon you might be seeing these in raves, clubs, concerts, and parties. These glassess use audio-responsive technology to “dance” to the beat of the music. It [...]