Month: April 2021

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Manage screen time with Lenovo ThinkVision Eyesafe-certified monitors

Marvin Gabriel

PHILIPPINES, APRIL 15, 2021 -The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered life as we know it, pushing people to adapt to new norms. In its commitment to continuously innovate to address challenges in the Philippines, global tech leader Lenovo is now offering some of the first Eyesafe-certified monitors in the world. The newly launched ThinkVision T24i-2L and ThinkVisionT27h-2L were engineered with Natural Low Blue Light technology that comes with TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort and Eyesafe certification, ensuring they provide a more natural color experience compared with software-only solutions. Studies have suggested…

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The Asia-Pacific Predator League Finals Conclude After Six Days of Intense Battling Across 17 Regions 

Lalaine Gabriel

The champions of the four sub-tournament are: TNC Predator from the Philippines, Team Veteran from Myanmar, DWG-KIA from South Korea, and Eagle 365 from Indonesia  Japan will host the APAC Predator League 2022 Grand Finals Esports players from 17 regions battled intensely over six days to bring the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final to a thrilling conclusion.  The online tournament was covered by several channels, altogether amassing more than 15 million views.  This year, the finals were divided into four sub-tournaments: two for Dota 2 and two for PLAYERUNKNOWN’S…

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Lead with Speed BACK AT ITS LOWEST PRICE YET! The OnePlus 8Pro is back by popular demand at only P35,990

Marvin Gabriel

Premium Flagship Series Features Industry-leading 120 Hz Fluid Display, Fast Wireless Charging and 5G Connectivity  “The OnePlus 8 series is the most powerful and beautiful flagship smartphone series we have ever created,” said Pete Lau, Founder, and CEO of OnePlus. “The seamless immersive viewing experience provided by the OnePlus 8 Pro’s industry-leading 120Hz display, and the sleek design and compact form factor of the OnePlus 8, together with deliver a burdenless, premium user experience like never before.” OnePlus 8 Pro The OnePlus 8 Pro is part of OnePlus’ ultra-premium flagship…

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MSI launches first-ever authorized repair services  outside Metro Manila 

Marvin Gabriel

MSI expands repair service for faster service to customers in select cities and provinces across PH Manila, Philippines – 12 April 2021 – MSI, a world leader in producing high-performance and innovative laptops, officially announces its partnership with selected authorized service providers to make repair services more accessible for its partners and customers outside Metro Manila. Starting on the second week of April, authorized service providers in Albay, Cagayan, Cebu, and Zamboanga will now accommodate MSI laptops for repairs. This allows a faster turnaround time for the whole service process.…

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The esports spectacle lives on in day four of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final

Marvin Gabriel

The fourth day of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final was underway as Eagle 365, TNC Predator, and Neon Esports shared the spotlight. Eagle 365, a team representing Indonesia, secured three straight chicken dinner victories in the last three rounds.  They take a commanding first-place lead, after accumulating 104 points in all eight rounds. Risky “Chibiritt” Junaidi Putra leads the team through his 19 kills.  Trailing them is ArkAngel Predator from the Philippines, who collected 76 points. Their chicken dinner triumph in round five propelled them to their second-place…

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XPG Wins Three Red Dot Awards: Product Design

Marvin Gabriel

Two DRAM modules and one solid state drive honored with the prestigious award    Taipei, Taiwan – April 9, 2021 – XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today announces that three of its products have been awarded the prestigious 2021 Red Dot Award: Product Design. The three award-winning products include the GAMMIX S70 PCIe Gen4 solid-state drive, SPECTRIX D70G DDR4 memory, and SPECTRIX D50 Xtreme DDR4 memory.   “We are thrilled that three of our products have been honored by Red Dot…

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Southeast Asian Dota 2 Rivals take centerstage in Day Three of the APAC Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final

Marvin Gabriel

In the much-awaited matchup between the two titans of Southeast Asian Dota, it was Neon Esports from the Philippines who prevailed over their regional rivals, TNC Predator, on day three of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final.  It was an unexpected encounter as Neon garnered 35 kills as compared to TNC Predator’s 10 kills, supplemented by a 25,000 net worth advantage.  TNC Predator made a major mistake by allowing Neon Esports to select two of the most powerful heroes in the current patch, namely the Death Prophet and Io.…

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ViewSonic Launches New Lamp-Free, Solid-State Technology Projectors for Installation and Signage Projects 

Marvin Gabriel

The LS831WU and LS600W Projectors Feature Flexible Installation Options and Next-Generation Solid-State Technologies Philippines, March 23, 2021 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of display solution products, expands its line of solid-state technology-based projectors with two new additions to the LS series. The LS831WU ultra-short-throw laser and LS600W LED projectors come with installation-friendly features that make them ideal for various environments and applications. The ViewSonic® LS831WU laser projector is an ultra-short throw laser projector engineered with second-generation laser technology for improved heat resistance while delivering excellent image quality. Designed…

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Make more awesome content with the new SAMSUNG Galaxy A32,  now available nationwide

Marvin Gabriel

Awesome promos for the new Galaxy A-series! Samsung continues to provide everyone with the means to create awesome content with the launch of the Galaxy A32. The latest device is packed with innovations at a price within reach, proving that a powerful smartphone can be enjoyed by all. Starting April 9, the Galaxy A32 can be purchased in Awesome Black or Awesome White for PHP 13,990 SRP. The smartphone is available at the Samsung Online Store, Lazada, Shopee, and the online platforms of MemoXpress and Abenson.  Customers who purchase the…

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ViewSonic Introduces XG2705-2K, the new QHD 144hz, 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor 

Marvin Gabriel

Philippines March 18, 2021– ViewSonic announced a new addition to their gaming portfolio, with the launch of the XG2705-2k gaming monitor. Targeting competitive gamers, the XG2705-2k series provides next-gen IPS speed, allowing gamers to enjoy the benefits of richer in-game color, without sacrificing the hyper-responsive speed that top esports players have come accustomed to. XG2705-2K Gaming Monitor  With 144Hz refresh rate and SuperClear® IPS panel, the ViewSonic XG2705-2K provides a stunning viewing experience. A high 144Hz refresh rate delivers clarity in motion while AMD FreeSync™ Premium virtually eliminates screen tearing…

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TNC Predator, GPS Ghibli, DWG-KIA, and 496 Gaming Headline Day Two of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final

Marvin Gabriel

The second day of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final was highlighted by the performances from GPS Ghibli, DWG-KIA, TNC Predator, and 496 Gaming.  DWG-KIA, a team representing South Korea, maintained their dominance since the first day as they bounced back from a ninth-place finish in round five and an eighth-place finish in round seven by securing two-second place finishes in rounds six and eight.  Their key player, Park “Under” Sung-chan, leads the entire PL 2020/21 PUBG Asia event as he accumulated 22 kills.  Though they remained consistent in…

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Kingston Partners with NXP® Semiconductors on  i.MX 8M Plus Processors

Marvin Gabriel

Kingston Embedded Memory Solutions Featured on NXP Reference Boards Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is partnering with NXP® Semiconductors on their new i.MX 8M Plus applications processors. NXP is a leading applications processor developer for creating infrastructure solutions involving smart technology, and Kingston is proud that its eMMC embedded memory solution is part of the reference board for its latest application processor. Smart device-makers requesting NXP’s engineering verification kits featuring the i.MX 8M Plus chipset will see Kingston’s eMMC onboard. This…

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TNC Predator and Neon Esports Headline Day One of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Dota 2 APAC Grand Final

Marvin Gabriel

The Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final is officially back and the first day was highlighted by victories from teams representing the Philippines.  Both TNC Predator and Neon Esports dominated their opponents Galaxy Racers and Team SOOS respectively.  In the first match, Galaxy Racers, a team representing Malaysia was allowed to select Io, who is considered to be the most contested hero in DOTA 2. However, their hyper-aggressive playstyle in the early game proved to be a boon as TNC’s patient counterattacking game was enough to dispatch them. Kim “Gabbi”…

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Who will battle their way to the top? Support your teams at the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final!

Marvin Gabriel

As the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final pushes through after a year of hiatus, teams who qualified for Predator League 2020 Grand Finals as well as organizations invited by Acer can finally display their skills in the ongoing online-only tournament. Given the circumstance and the scope of this year’s festivities, the competition is divided into four sub-tournaments; two for Dota 2 and two for PUBG. Teams were pre-assigned to their designated sub-tournament.  A total prize worth $400,000USD will be pooled to the four sub-tournaments, and winners will also be…

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 GIGABYTE Launches GeForce RTX™ 3080 GAMING OC WATERFORCE WB 10G graphics card

Marvin Gabriel

The best graphics card for water-cooling PCs Taipei, Taiwan, April 1st, 2021 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today announced the GIGABYTE WATERFORCE graphics card – GeForce RTX™ 3080 GAMING OC WATERFORCE WB 10G powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3080 GPU. Whether users are looking to fulfill the demands of their high-end water-cooled systems or to enjoy the benefits of water-cooled GPU and CPUs, GIGABYTE GAMING OC WATERFORCE graphics card is the best choice. GIGABYTE provides easy-to-install and quality-guaranteed water-cooled graphics cards for…

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ViewSonic Provides QHD Support for Next-Gen Consoles 

Marvin Gabriel

Philippines March 18 2021 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced visual display solutions to support console gamers. With the recent launch of the PS5 console and its lack of 1440p resolution output support, an urgent need arose among gamers. According to Sony, users will not be able to output a native 1440p signal, putting the initial launch focus on 4K TV gamers. For hybrid (PC/console) gamers with QHD monitors, this results in downscaling to 1080p without a viable solution to experience high-resolution gameplay that…

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MSI Breaks Down its Product Segments, Reveals New Exciting Products via the MSI X INTEL Launch Event 2021

Marvin Gabriel

MSI continues to expand its product segments breaking them down into relative business units and brings focus on the most sought-after solutions. Everything from PC components, Peripherals, Monitors, down to the Gaming and Productivity Laptops we’re introduced on the recently concluded MSI X Intel Launch Event. But most importantly, highlighted the new Intel 11th-Gen Processors (Rocket Lake) with their new Z590 chipset motherboard lineup. MSI Breaks Down its Product Segments   Tim Lee, MSI’s Indo Pacific Regional Manager shared how MSI breaks down their product segments into relative business units…

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MSI unveils its CES Award-Winning Summit Series for boosting business & productivity

Marvin Gabriel

MSI introduces Golden Ratio: Summit E13 Flip Evo & Summit E16 Flip, MSI Pen, and MSI USB-C Docking Station Gen2 Manila, Philippines – 1 April 2021 – MSI laptops are well-acclaimed for their state-of-the-art innovation, exquisite craftsmanship, and powerful performance. Today, MSI has officially unveiled its latest “Best of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021” convertible laptop, Summit E13 Flip Evo and Summit E16 Flip, both designed under the law of golden ratio. Alongside the powerful laptops is the launch of MSI Pen, an innovation awardee from CES, and the USB-C…

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New AMD Radeon Driver Brings Support to DiRT 5 DXR; Optimized for Evil Genius 2 & The Outriders

Marvin Gabriel

Today, AMD released the new Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 21.3.2 driver, optimizing performance for the DIRT 5 Update 4.00 with support for DirectX Raytracing features and providing Day-0 support for Evil Genius 2 and The Outriders, supporting Radeon gamers with optimized performance to enjoy the latest titles at their best. AMD continues to work with leading developers to ensure incredible gaming experiences in today’s top titles, Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 21.3.2 will offer support for Codemasters’ high octane racing sim when the title receives an update for Microsoft DXR support on March 30. When paired with AMD FidelityFX, users…

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Kingston HyperX Sets DDR4 Overclocking World Record at 7156MHz

Marvin Gabriel

Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced that its gaming division’s high-performance memory HyperX Predator DDR4 was used to set a new overclocking world record for the fastest DDR4 memory frequency at 7156MHz. The world record for highest frequency was set by the MSI OC Team in Taiwan using a HyperX 4600MHz Predator DDR4 8G module (part number: HX446C19PB3K2/16) on an MSI MEG Z590I UNIFY motherboard using an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF @ 3.50GHz CPU. At the time of this release, the record-breaking…

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