To celebrate the launch of Smart GIGA Arena, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc hosted an epic exhibition match featuring some of the best Philippine esports players and content creators of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang last March 9. Pro esports team Smart Omega took on the Smart Dream Team, which was led by cosplayer and gamer Alodia Gosiengfiao, and included streamers and content creators Dexie Diaz, Ghostwrecker, Nix, and Pabbie Gaming. The Dream Team started out hot and managed to outplay Omega in game one, scoring a surprising win as…
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Create the Connection: 9th Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan
(Taipei) The Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) launched in both Taipei and Kaohsiung as a hybrid on Mar. 22nd until Mar. 26th as twin events for the first time. They are hosted under the topic of “Digital Transformation Takes Smart Cities to New Heights”, featuring smart solutions across healthcare, transportation, building, education, and sustainability from over 450 exhibitors, including 12 cities’ pavilions with over 1,500 booths in total. Nearly 60 professional forums will be exploring hot topics like metaverse, 5G smart poles, digital transformation of businesses, and the economic transformation…
Read MoreGIGABYTE Launches UD1000GM PCIE 5.0 Power Supply
The best choice for the latest PCIe Gen 5.0 graphics cards February 18, 2022 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today announced the new UD1000GM PCIE 5.0 power supply, which supports the latest PCIe Gen 5.0 graphics cards. The UD1000GM PCIE 5.0 has a 16-pin connector and comes with a high-quality native 16-pin cable, allowing it to support the latest PCIe Gen 5.0 graphics cards. The 16-pin cable supports up to 600 watts of power to the graphics card making it ready for…
Read MoreKingston Technology Tops List of Supplier Channel SSD Shipments in 2021
Continued Growth in Q4 Solidified #1 Ranking for the Year Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it closed out a prosperous 2021 in the number one spot for SSD Unit market share in the channel. SSD demand through Q4 2021 remained high due to continued growth in the client, enterprise and OEM sectors. In October, Kingston also broadened its portfolio by launching two new high performance client M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSDs, KC3000 and Kingston FURY Renegade. Market share data from analyst…
Read MorePlay-to-earn game Mighty Catcher offers new rewards in exclusive missions
MANILA, Philippines—Mighty Catcher continues to ramp things up for its loyal gamers. Mighty Catcher, the first crane game accredited on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) GameFi, is giving players more play-to-earn rewards through missions. By completing these, players earn points towards unlocking special chests that contain Mcoins, the in-game currency, and shipping tickets. The unlockable chests replenish every week while the missions refresh daily, rewarding players who participate regularly. Players who are more serious about earning can avail of Mighty Catcher’s monthly subscription for about P450. Weekly chests containing XPTC, a…
Read MoreGet 15% off on ASUS and ROG Products for One Day only at the Lazada Birthday Sale!
Celebrate the biggest birthday bash from Lazada with discounted ASUS and ROG Products! PASIG CITY, Philippines, March 22, 2022 – It’s the time of the year once again – ASUS and ROG are joining in Lazada’s Birthday Sale celebration! Get up to 15% off for one-day only on participating products on March 27, 2022. Add to cart now at ASUS Lazada (https://ph.asus.click/lazada) and ROG Lazada (https://ph.rog.gg/lazada) and enjoy exclusive discounts on Vivobook, Zenbook, Zephyrus, TUF Gaming laptops and ROG Phone 5s and stay productive during the summer with your…
Read Morerealme GT 2 Pro, narzo 50, narzo 50A Prime, launched globally
The world’s fastest-growing tech brand introduced its most premium flagship: the realme GT 2 Pro, along with two exciting additions to its narzo lineup via a global launch. Manila, Philippines. March 22, 2022: Fastest-growing tech brand realme today globally launched three highly anticipated smartphones to add to its growing lineup worldwide. This includes the brand’s latest flagship offering: the realme GT 2 Pro, along with the newest narzo smartphones: the narzo 50, and the narzo 50A Prime. Following its debut at MWC Barcelona 2022 earlier this year, the realme GT…
Read MoreASUS and NVIDIA take the lead to make graphics cards more accessible to all, adjusts Philippine pricing
In support for a wider user base, up-to-date pricing is now available in major retailers MANILA, Philippines, 22 March, 2022 — ASUS, together with NVIDIA, today announced its updated pricing for selected GeForce® GTX and GeForce RTX™ graphics cards To make graphics card widely available to different kinds of customers and users, the leading graphics card brand is adjusting its prices for several high-demand models. Users can still be assured of the quality that the brand offers for all its models. ASUS graphics cards are available in different resellers nationwide,…
Read MoreAchieve that winning gaming streak with the all-new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, powered by the Exynos 1280
Life hits differently when people can do the awesome things they love. Samsung turns every moment awesome with the Galaxy A Series, its lineup of mid-range smartphones packed with premium features at a great value. Its latest offering is the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, powered by the Exynos 1280 processor. This marks the first time that Samsung has included its own processor in its affordable range of smartphones. The powerful 5nm chipset elevates the smartphone’s gaming performance by making load times faster, gameplay smoother, and graphics more powerful and life-like.…
Read MoreNurture your kid’s creativity at Power Mac Center’s summer art camp
If you constantly find your kid drawing in a corner or creating visual designs on their iPad, you know it’s time to take it to the next level. Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) is opening this year’s summer art camp to welcome kids to a whole world of digital wilderness where they can develop their talent and pursue what they like through Apple technology. From April 19 to August 30, 2022, PMC’s official training arm – PMC Business Systems, Inc. (PBSI) – will be offering “Design Trail for…
Read MoreMark your Calendars: ROG Philippines is set to Unleash the Legend inside with the 12TH Gen Intel line up this March 26
Witness the grand unveiling as ROG Philippines is set to launch the all-new ROG Flow Z13 powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors PASIG CITY, PHILIPPINES (March 18, 2022) – It’s time for the Republic to take center stage once again. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) the Philippines is set to conquer the gaming world once again with 2022 Unleash the Legend Inside digital launch. So mark your calendars for March 26, 2022 at 8pm and tune in at the ROG Philippines Facebook Page to see the all-new…
Read MoreAcer’s acerpure makes sure the air in your home is clean and fresh
Since 2020, we’ve been staying indoors for longer periods of time. We may be going out more these days but at the end of the day, we still come home. Thus, having clean and fresh air where we spend the most time in is important. ICT giant Acer’s purifiers under the brand acerpure use new technologies in products that ensure the best air quality, comfort and energy efficiency for you and your family. “Having air purifiers at home is no longer a luxury. Having cool and purified air at home…
Read MoreUnleash your Unlimited Self in Portrait with the latest OPPO Reno7 Series 5G in the Philippines
Starting March 18, you can pre-order your OPPO Reno7 Series 5G or only Php19,999 and Php26,999 respectively MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Get ready as OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, launches the highly-anticipated addition to the Reno series – the OPPO Reno7 Series 5G. Unleash your unlimited self in portrait by pre-ordering your own OPPO Reno7 Z 5G for only Php19,999 and the Reno7 5G for only Php26,999 via OPPO Brand and Online Stores, partner dealers, and e-commerce partners Lazada and Shopee. “OPPO knows how demanding the lifestyles of Filipino…
Read MoreIs it a PC or an OLED TV? ASUS brings Vivobook 13 Slate OLED to the Filipino Gen Z
The world’s first 13.3″ OLED Windows detachable laptop packs entertainment and productivity into a versatile fun-filled device PASIG CITY, PHILIPPINES, March 15, 2022 — With hybrid learning and remote working being the norm today, ASUS responds to this change with its latest innovative product that aims to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. Designed for the energetic and ever-connected Gen Zs, ASUS launches today the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3300). This 2-in-1 world’s first 13.3-inch Windows detachable laptop1 rewrites the rules to make it easier…
Read MoreGalaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G: Awesome Mobile Experiences Open to Everyone
The new Galaxy A series represents the most popular Galaxy smartphone category, leading the democratization of the latest Galaxy innovations. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G to deliver a complete package of the latest Galaxy innovations, offering a holistic mobile experience at a great value. Powered by a brand-new processor, coupled with Galaxy’s signature AI camera, expansive and smooth display, and two-day battery life, the new Galaxy A series features 5G connectivity, defense-grade security, an eco-conscious, stylish and slim design, and advanced connected…
Read MoreNew AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Release Available; AMD Introduces FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0
Today AMD released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, the latest addition to the AMD Software suite. The company also announced the next generation of the popular and widely adopted AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling technology. These new technologies are designed to elevate gameplay to new levels of performance, responsiveness, and visual fidelity. Alongside performance and reliability improvements, the latest AMD Software release improves driver download speeds and Toast notifications at game launch along with new and enhanced features: AMD Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) Technology – New in-driver spatial upscaling technology, built on…
Read More“Nexusguard enhances cybersecurity learning capacity of Filipinos”
According to the Nexusguard Annual Threat Report Q3 for 2021, it says that during the pandemic, cyber attackers targeted industries providing connectivity, services and entertainment to populations forced to shelter-in-place, resulting in a 341% year-over-year increase in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. “During 2020, the pandemic forced a complete shift in how the world lived and worked, and attackers were ready to take full advantage of the situation, adeptly targeting connectivity and entertainment providers,” said Juniman Kasman, chief technology officer for Nexusguard. “With attackers using stealthier, smaller attacks increasing in complexity,…
Read MoreDo you hear what I hear? The Liberty 3 Pro is Soundcore’s most popular earbuds ever
Soundcore’s latest true wireless model in its flagship Liberty lineup is loved by Grammy-winning producers and raved about by techies — here’s why. Manila, Philippines, 17 March 2022 —Day-to-day activities, from online meetings, catching up with family, working out with online fitness videos to paying bills or running errands, are now largely driven by digital connectivity. In all of these activities and more, wireless audio products have become valuable additions to one’s tech arsenal. Soundcore’s Liberty 3 Pro is the perfect partner for those looking for premium sound experience and…
Read MoreEfficient Features for Effortless Productivity and Gaming Experience: OPPO Launches the All-New OPPO A76 in the Philippines.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, launches the newest addition to its A Series, the OPPO A76, in the Philippines. Equipped with the OPPO Glow Design, OPPO A76 features an upgraded 6.56-inch punch-hole screen with a more responsive and fluid 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate display. It also packs a 5000mAh battery and OPPO’s own 33W SuperVOOC charging to keep users productive and entertained when they need it. “The A Series continues to be the favorite device of mobile gamers in the Philippines.…
Read MoreAcer leads 2021 PC sales with 27% market share
For the 13th consecutive year, Acer led the PC (desktop, notebook, and workstation) market in the Philippines in 2021 with a 27% market share on the strength of stay-at-home demand for devices to be used for education and work, said IDC. Acer has led the notebook category in the Philippines for 16 consecutive years, with a record-high 33% market share in 2021. It had a 30% market share in consumer notebooks and a 34% market share in gaming notebooks. In the consumer branded desktop category, Acer had a 31% market…
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