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6 steps to protect your car from floods and typhoons
Flash floods, zero visibility, cold starts, loose brakes, rusted parts. These are the bane that the rainy season brings to car owners and motorists. Filipino drivers have no choice but to deal with these challenges because of the number and frequency of typhoons and monsoon rains for the large part of the year. Because vehicles…
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Rental scheme introduced for Autodesk Design and Creation Suite
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) customers will now be able to pay as they go for all of the company’s latest Design and Creation Suites, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, and the new Autodesk Maya LT. For the first time, customers can purchase access to a range of Autodesk desktop software on a monthly, quarterly or…
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Biggest mooncake in the Philippines by Eng Bee Tin
Eng Bee Tin, the bakeshop from Chinatown Manila known for its famous ube flavored hopia and tikoy has unveiled what is said to be the biggest mooncake in the Philippines. The Philippines largest mooncake measures 24 inches diameter (75 inches circumeference) and is 3 inches high. In comparison, a regular mooncake is only 3 inches…
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Intel introduces Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 “Ivy Bridge-EP” prouct family optimized for datacenters
SAN FRANCISCO, California – Intel Corporation today introduced the Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v2 product family (code named “Ivy Bridge-EP”), an industry-leading set of versatile processors that promises to redefine the server, storage and networking infrastructure found in datacenters. With greater efficiency and flexibility, these processors will enable the rapid delivery of services for high…
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Phonebloks: futuristic modular smartphone that you can customize like LEGO pieces
Phonebloks is a new concept for a smartphone that you can build and customize like LEGO blocks. Promising to be “the best phone in the world”, the idea is headed by Dave Hakkens and has gone viral over the past 2 days. As of writing the YouTube video already has over 4 million views, and…
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Review: Electro-Voice ZLX two-way loud speaker system
Electro-Voice (EV) has partnered with Bosch to bring a new line of portable speakers to the Philippine market. At a media event held in Bonifacio Global City, Electro-Voice showcased the new ZLX-12 and ZLX-15 two-way passive loudspeakers and the ZLX-12P and ZLX-15P powered loudspeakers. For those unfamiliar with the terminology, passive speakers are speakers that do…
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Bosch partners with Electro-Voice launch new powerful ZLX loudspeakers
MANILA, Philippines – Recognized the world over as a leader in audio technology, Electro-Voice (EV) today launched its new line of portable 12” and 15” loudspeakers under the ZLX line. Perfect for use as mains or monitors, ZLX represents a new standard for musicians, DJs and performers looking for more than just a portable loudspeaker.
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Intel’s new leadership focus on mobile and wearable computing
INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, San Francisco –From data centers to ultra-mobile devices such as tablets, phones and wearables, computing segments are undergoing exciting and even game-changing transitions, said new Intel CEO Brian Krzanich during today’s opening session of the Intel Developer Forum. Krzanich laid out Intel’s vision and described how Intel is addressing each dynamic market…
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Marriott Manila and Red Cross feeds typhoon Maring victims
We have always been fond of charity work, which is why companies like Marriott Hotel Manila has always held a dear place in my heart. Recently its employees joined forces with the Philippine National Red Cross to conduct a feeding program aimed at victims of typhoon and Habagat from Barangay 191 and Barangay 30, Pasay…
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Autodesk software used to create CGI effects in the film “Elysium”
Autodesk, Inc., has played a pivotal role in the creation of some of the most iconic and breathtaking movie imagery over the past two decades. From large post-production studios to small boutique houses, talented artists across the globe use Autodesk visual effects (VFX) software such as Autodesk 3dsMax, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Flame, Softimage to create…
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