The motherboard is built based on Intel’s dual core Atom N2600 CPU Express Chipset and Cedar Trail technology platform, the motherboard is somewhat similar that of shuttle pc’s – small compact and lightweight.

A fanless motherboard with low power consumption with wide range of connectivity options ie; support for legacy devices and has functions compared to a full featured desktop pc.

It also has 6 standard communication ports, 1 on the backpanel and 5 at internal components, LPT Port for printer,  Gigabit LAN, PS2 Connectors for keyboard and mouse, 8 usb ports.

Credits:
Giada Mini PC

Under the postpaid plans Globe subscribers can avail it thru My Super Plan, Unli Surf Combo packed with unlimited mobile internet browsing inclusive of bonus call and text services, freebies on all subscriptions – free call minutes on international and unlimited calls to both Globe and TM.

Globe Telecom will start accepting pre-order on May 23, 2012 via www.globe.com.ph/galaxys3 or call the Sales Hotline via toll free number (02) 730-1010.

Got the looks.The ALCATEL ONE TOUCH GLORY 918N gets you one solid grip on its sturdy and metal finish which gives its sophisticated look for an android phone. It carries with it a larger screen from a typical android phone with the same size as it has. Its 3.2 inch capacitive screen makes user-experience really good, together with its quick response to navigation and loading of apps. The screen’s 320×480 pixel resolution makes its screen stand out even more. This phone is on the grab in two available colors: black and white.

Got the features. This phone runs on an Android 2.3 gingerbread OS which makes the android experience more manageable. It comes with pre-embedded apps for social networking, music and audio, tools, games, and such which you can spice up and personalize all the more with unlimited downloads through the android market. A plus factor with the phone’s being dual sim, dual standby, using the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH GLORY 918N is a maximized android and mobile experience in one single phone. You get games, music, apps, messages, Facebook and Twitter all at the same package.

Its 3.0 megapixel camera gives you quality pictures that you can share instantly on Facebook through its wifi connectivity. It’s also 3G and has Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and HSPA. The ALCATEL BLAZE 918N is one complete package that gives users a better experience of their phone. It also enhances your game experience with its G-sensor. Now your phone becomes an instant game controller. With its TouchPal Curve, you can type by just swiping—lesser touches, more messages. As commented by Chris Tiu, “My favorite part is the predictive text. I have big fingers that I miss the letters on the screen. The TouchPal Curve allows me to choose the right words.”

The ALCATEL ONE TOUCH GLORY 918N is already available in all ALCATEL kiosks and dealers nationwide. For exclusive updates about ALCATEL ONE TOUCH’s latest phones, please visit www.facebook.com/alcatel.ph and www.alcatelonetouch.com/ph.

Summer time is here and SM Supermalls is releasing iButterflies, a new engaging experience for smartphone users.

All you need to do is Download the App, catch butterflies at selected Supermalls, and redeem your perks at participating outlets.

For Smartphone Users:

for iPhone and iPad
Apple App Store

for Android
Google Play

Credits:
SM Supermalls iButterfly

The iButterfly, an Augmented Reality Application based technology, first introduced by SM Supermalls in the Philippines, has been officially launched last April 8 across all Cyberzone branches.

The cool technology was created by Japan’s Mobile Art Lab and has been successfully launched in Japan, Hongkong, Indonesia, and Singapore. iButterfly is an engaging and entertaining mobile information and couponing platform which tasks users with catching augmented reality butterflies. Each iButterfly represents one or more coupons.

With the use of 3 technologies: (1) Augmented Reality for seeing butterflies in the real world, (2) Motion Sensors for catching butterflies using a phone and (3) Global Positioning System (GPS) for finding butterflies at a location, the iButterfly campaign is sure to engage Cyberzone shoppers while enjoying promos and discounts with their tablets and smartphones (Android and IOS platforms).

This summer, from May 5 to June 30, iButterflies with great discounts and freebies will be activated in 8 selected SM Malls nationwide – Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, Megamall, SM Southmall, SM Fairview, SM Baguio, SM Cebu and SM Davao.

To join the iButterfly Hunt:

• DOWNLOAD – Using your gadget, connect to the internet via data connection or Wi-Fi and go to the App Store (for IOS) or Google Play (for Android). Download and save the iButterfly application.
• CATCH – While connected, access the iButterfly application and start catching augmented virtual butterflies.
• REDEEM – Claim your free items by merely following the instructions as seen on the iButterfly and present it to the participating SM stores.

Participating brands are BDO, SM Department Store, Baby Company, Timex, David’s Salon, FOX Channel, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Krispy Kreme, Max’s, Coca-Cola, SM Foodcourt, Global Pinoy Center, Mang Inasal, McDonald’s, Quantum, Starbucks, Parfois, Yellow Cab, Our Home, Forever 21 and Smart.

Download the iButterfly Philippines App now and get ready for the hunt!

For more information please call 297,6998 or visit www.smcitydavao.blogspot.com and like the SM City Davao on Facebook.

Image Credits:
www.ibutterfly-asia.com

Good news for webmasters and blog owners of their respective niches.

There’s been a Google Pagerank Toolbar Update as of May 3, 2012. The new Google Update includes ranked internal pages and posts.

More updates right [here]

Google usually updates its toolbar 3-4 times a year.

Cheers Everyone!

Image Credits:
www.trickygeek.com

PayPal is an amazing service. It gave the power of e-retailing to the masses by allowing for very easy and extremely secure exchanges of funds between buyers, sellers and their banks.

Now every bit of PayPal’s functionality from making purchases to checking your history is available to anyone with an Android or an iPhone. Better yet, this app is completely free.

2. Debt Dog

One financial app every iPhone user should have is Debt Dog. It is useful for individuals that want to find credit cards low interest rates. It is also great for business owners that want to find the best small business credit card.

What Debt Dog does is allow a person to see what the actual true cost of purchasing something with a certain credit card is. It also allows a person to see how long it would take to pay off that purchase as well as the extra interest that purchase would create.

3. BillMinder

BillMinder is another great app designed to help iPhone users manage their finances. As can be expected from the name, this is an app that reminds users to pay all their bills on time. This app includes a very convenient calendar feature that allows a person to plan out his or her finances at the beginning of each month. It also has a tool that lists a person’s upcoming bills in succession.

4. SnapTax

SnapTax is an app available to iPhone and Android users that allows them to complete their taxes completely from their smart phones. The software used is extremely reliable and is published by the same company that produces Turbo Tax. Unfortunately, this app so far only supports the 1040EZ tax form.

5. iXpenselt

Last is iXpenselt, a great bookkeeping app for the iPhone. This app allows a smart phone user to record personal or business expenses anywhere at anytime.It is also chock full of features. The things this app can allow a person to do include recording monthly budgets, producing charts and graphs, viewing spending averages, creating dynamic accounting reports, converting currency and more.

In order to better our financial situations, we could all use a bit more help with managing our finances.  Luckily, there are plenty of apps available that can serve as personal financial advisers to help you keep your finances in line without having to pay a premium price.

Image Credits:
www.lifehacker.com

Status Update: 18:00PM GMT+2 (30/04/2012)
When it rains, it pours. Our server has been under a DDoS attack for the last twelve hours, we’re working extremely hard with our hosting provider in getting this resolved. At this time we have no definite time on when we will be up again, or why we are being targeted… You can read more about the attack here.

Your continued patience in these testing times is greatly appreciated.

The WooFramework has recently been patched to fix a possible security exploit in the shortcode generator’s “preview” functionality. While our automatic update system is offline due to the downtime on our server, please e-mail us on techsupport@woothemes.com where we can get a copy of the latest WooFramework to you, with instructions on how to apply the patch using a quick, 4-step, process.

Please note our DDos attack and the WooFramework patch are completely unrelated, and you are not subject to similar attacks.

If you need support we have the following option available for you :

Theme and tech support
For existing users who require urgent tech support, please e-mail us at techsupport@woothemes.com

Normal questions
Normal queries should be directed to support@woothemes.com

We ask that you only contact us if it is an emergency.

Thank you for your continued patience!

In addition, the hack has nothing to do with Framework shortcode exploit – is fixed.

For customers using WooThemes kindly update your WooFramework now.

Keep posted!

“Globe believes in giving opportunities to everyone with the skills and burning desire to turn their bright ideas into viable businesses.  Startup Weekend Manila is the venue for those who have a passion for innovation and who want to be part of a global movement towards reshaping our economic future,” said Minette Navarrete, Head of Globe New Business Group and President of Kickstart Ventures, Inc.

Startup Weekends are designed for entrepreneurs interested in receiving feedback for an idea, looking for co-founders, or who want to learn a new skill, especially in the field of mobile and internet applications. The concept, which started in theUS, is now a global movement, taking digital start-up businesses from ideas to investment readiness through intensive mentoring from industry experts and access to markets and investors across Asia.

Participants get acquainted with one another starting Friday night. They pitch startup concepts they are passionate about, and form teams around the most popular ideas. They refine their ideas and business plans and start building product prototypes with the help of the onsite mentors, and then present what they have accomplished in a 4-minute pitch and demo by Sunday evening.

Startup Weekend Manila 2011 was one of the most attended among all Startup Weekends worldwide.  It saw almost triple the expected number of participants, making  the organizers increase the number of events and cities for this year, and expand available slots to 200 participants for this year’s Manila run.

Startup Weekend Manila 2011 winner HobbyMash – the preformed team of Liezl Buenaventura, Josh Liao, Rafael Oca and Mark Co – came away with a SGD15,000 startup fund and enrolment in a 100-Day Startup Bootcamp in Singapore, led by SingTel Innov8 (the corporate venture arm of leading telecoms provider SingTel) and Joyful Frog Digital Incubator (JFDI). They presented in Demo Asia 2012, and are working towards the 2012 Demo Day this May.

Aside from the Philippines, Startup Weekends this year will also be held in France, Singapore, Argentina, Canada, USA, Norway, UK, Denmark, Mexico, Italy, Palestine, Senegal, Taiwan, Hungary, Australia, Lithuania, Algeria, Ireland, Switzerland, Martinique, Tunisia, and Spain, China, India, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Belarus, Poland, Turkey, Uganda, Kosovo, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Germany, Peru, Moldova, Croatia, Cambodia, Egypt, Bolivia, and  the Netherlands.

Parties interested in Startup Weekend Manila can register via http://manila.startupweekend.org until April 25, or while slots are available. To know more about Startup Weekend Manila, visit www.manila.startupweekend.org.

The benefits to switching to digital:

• As well as enjoying the five traditional TV channels, most homes will be able to receive around 40 channels. All areas with have access to at least 20 of the most popular channels, including ITV2, E4 and BBC Three.
• Freeview offers you many new features, including on-screen listings, interactivity, audio description and subtitling for people with visual and audio impairments.

• If you decide to sign up for a subscription with providers like Sky, Virgin or BT Vision, you could end up receiving up to 160 additional channels and services, including premium movies and sports, broadband, and telephone services.

The benefits of switching to a flat screen TV:

• They are lighter and require less space. The main advantage is that they can be mounted to the wall, freeing up even more space in your living room.
• Due to improved technology, flat screen television displays are crisp, clear and precise. Digital Dolby also offers superbly detailed and lifelike sound, creating an impressive overall viewing experience.
• Finally, the flat screen allows images to remain focused. Traditional TVs with a rounded screen often distort images, as it is impossible for lines to appear straight.

Early this year, Sun Cellular further widened its coverage area in Mindanao, through the facilities of its new mother company PLDT. Further improved network signal can now be felt in the areas of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Camiguin, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Dinagat Island, Compostela Valley, Sulu, parts of Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro and Davao del Sur among others.

Related Articles:

• Sun Cellular Launches Postpaid Plan
• Sun Cellular Broadband Kit Review
• Sun Cellular Expands Coverage in Mindanao

“We chose Mindanao as the area for our initial phase of service expansion because we want our subscribers in the area to optimize their experience of our unlimited call and text service, as well as the value-for money bucket loads that we have been providing our subscribers nationwide,” Duenas adds.

As the very first area to benefit from initial phase of service expansion, we are happy knowing that our subscribers in Mindanao will now get to enjoy an optimized experience of Sun’s unlimited call and text services as well as the value-for-money bucket loads that we have been providing our subscribers nationwide,”

Duenas adds.

Duenas explains subscribers can easily avail of the Sun TextALL 15 load variant as it is available via load conversion and through Sun XpressLoad retailers. Customers may check out further details through the Sun Cellular Facebook page at www.facebook.com/suncellularph or through the company website at www.suncellular.com.ph. They may also tweet their inquiries via @suncelltweets or call the toll-free Hotline by dialing 200 from any Sun Cellular line.

Credits:
Sun Cellular 

Promo period runs from February 1 to April 30, 2012.

Source:
Smart Communications
NEO Philippines

“Given the immense demand for Sun Cellular”s best-value services in Mindanao, we have specifically chosen the region as our pilot area for this subscription plan offering,” says Ricky Pena, Senior Vice President for Postpaid and New Business.

For only Php250.00 per month, subscribers to this new postpaid plan includes unlimited Sun-to-Sun texts, four hours of Sun-to-Sun calls, 500 texts to other networks plus a free Samsung E1080 phone.  This plan is perfect for those who want to enjoy unlimited texting and still be able to call their friends and loved ones from time to time. Also with the generous allocation of texts to other networks, this plan will also attract those who want to stay in touch but do not want to spend too much.

Sun Cellular has been the preferred choice of over 50% of new postpaid plan subscribers for the past 5 years. Its postpaid subscriber base continues to grow steadily increasing by more than 30% year over year in January of 2012 versus the same period last year.

“This 2012, we are focusing on boosting our network signal strength by augmenting and optimizing our existing cell sites, and taking advantage of synergies with our sister companies in the PLDT Group. Our extensive network strengthening campaign will be complimented with products that best suit the needs of the locals in the areas we are expanding to,” Pena revealed.

Pena also expressed his confidence on the widened coverage in Mindanao. “As we move to further establishing a more extensive network, our subscribers in Mindanao may now enjoy our best-value postpaid plans in areas where before we were not present,” he adds. “This will also benefit customers in other areas outside Mindanao as they can now get in touch with their family and other loved ones in the new areas we are now in using their Sun Cellular lines.”

The first wave of these network enhancement efforts are now being felt in the areas of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Camiguin, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Dinagat Island, Compostella Valley, Sulu, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Davao del Sur, among others.

Sun Cellular is a member of the PLDT Group.

Credits:
Sun Cellular

Sun Cellular Chief Operating Officer Charles Lim says they will be strengthening their network coverage in areas of Mindanao to include Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Camiguin, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Dinagat Island, Compostela Valley, Sulu, parts of Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro and Davao del Sur among others . “The demand for our best-value products and services in Mindanao is immense, hence we prioritized this region in the initial phase of our network enhancement program for 2012,” he explained.

Lim added, “Sun is improving its signal strength  in Mindanao to provide its subscribers wider network coverage and more reliable service especially in key areas in the region such as Davao, General Santos, and Cagayan de Oro.  We want those in Mindanao to optimize their experience of our unlimited call and text service, as well as the value-for money bucket load and postpaid plans that Sun has been providing its subscribers nationwide.”

Sun Cellular has been known for its best value product offering such as the Text Unlimited 150 which allows customers to text other Sun subscribers unlimited for 30 days and the Text Unlimited 200 which also includes 500 texts to other networks aside from the 30-day unlimited Sun-to-Sun texts.  “Mindanao is an important market for us. Local and national officials from the region have been sending us letters on behalf of their constituents and we’d just like to say we have heeded their call  ,” Lim enthused.

Lim revealed that the Mindanao network improvement will just be the initial salvo of network enhancement programs that Sun has lined-up this year. “We will be augmenting our existing 6,000 plus cell sites and will further strengthen coverage which will also be felt in the areas of North Luzon and the Visayas region, wherever there is a demand for Sun’s affordable communication products and services,” he said.

This will include improving indoor coverage through the use of in-building solutions and high gain antennae in strategic locations. The network improvement program also involves  optimizing exisiting cellsites to boost both 2G and 3G signals.

Sun Cellular is a Member of the PLDT Group.

Credits:
suncellular.com.ph

The contest give-away is very simple. first; just make a wild guess how many blog posts are there in GeekyFaust in numerical format, second; write a post on why should you win this gadget give-away contest.

So simple right?

The top 3 commenters will get “The New iPad” for free and the rest of the seven will get free a trip to boracay all expense paid, inclusive of plane tickets, itinerary and free meals.

What are you waiting for? hit the comments now!

I’ve done internet/broadband speed test at Mandug, Buhangin District, Davao City and in the city proper. The signal is quite good for browsing no fancies involved.

Here’s the screencap:

taken at 12:00 am on March 29, 2012.

and 8:00 pm at D. Ponce cor. Suazo St., Davao City.

The usb dongle kit is a Huawei Mobile Broadband E153u-1 (SBW 995) an upgrade version right  after Huawei E1552 of Globe Tattoo. It also comes with prepaid card of Php 100 Pesos of free unlimited internet good for three days  and a pouch.

Check out the dashboard.

It’s good to note that Sun Broadband Wireless supports HSDPA and is improving cellular and broadband signals throughout Mindanao.

Disclaimer:
I’ve been a regular Sun Cellular user both for Call and Text Unlimited or CTU 50  for quite some time – that includes 1 week unlimited text for 1 week and 1 hour free call – most of my usage involves texting or sms. Aside from affordable prepaid and postpaid plans, I love their service – the network informs you a day before the prepaid balance runs out.

This is not a paid post. The usb dongle unit is given for free.

Credits:
www.suncellular.com.ph
www.sunbroadband.ph

Microsoft Messenger users who drop links to friends in the chat lists coming from Pirate Bay are blocked. The service replies which reads “the link you tried to send was blocked because it was reported as unsafe.”

Via The Verge [read more]

Few days ago I applied for the publisher network hoping they’ll consider me. But unfortunately I was denied. So here’s the reply from them:

Hello,

Thank you very much for your intereset in our ad network. Unfortunately our application for Filipino publishers are closed. This is due to the high number of Filipino publisher we add in our system last year. Our clients requested to stop accepting publishers from the philippines for now.

Kind Regards,
Ellie

Here’s the screen cap too to prove it: (click the image to enlarge)

For Filipino Publishers out there residing in the Philippines adbeans will no longer honor your application in their publishing network. ciao!

Being a key market and focus area for Globe, Davao City was tapped for the implementation of the network change-out beginning December last year, resulting in doubled mobile telephony capacity in the area to support growing customer demand and improvements in voice and SMS service quality.

The network modernization program, touted as the most significant investment of Globe in the last two decades, includes an all-IP infrastructure, pervasive 3G coverage, double fiber optics capacity, 4G and LTE readiness, and overall quality and resiliency.

Once completed, Globe envisions a robust and resilient network that can provide an unparalleled customer experience to truly set the company apart from competition. The new Globe network and IT systems are not only designed to address all current customer needs but would also have the capacity and capability for more sophisticated use of mobile and broadband technologies.

With the telecom industry worldwide evolving at a breakneck speed, it has become imperative for local players to stay competitive and up-to-date with the latest developments. Thus, Globe constantly pushes its underlying infrastructure capabilities to much higher levels so as to touch both consumers and industries in new and progressive ways.

The unprecedented undertaking will modernize all layers of the Globe network within the next five years and is anticipated to set the industry benchmark for the most technologically advanced network in the Philippines. It is expected to bring aggressive growth prospects, savings in capital spending and expenses, as well as operational efficiencies from the synergy among Globe and its partners, Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent. Together bound by vision and resolve, the three companies are committed to instrumentally deliver a superior customer experience for the benefit of the consuming public.

At a higher level, Globe network modernization program also serves to broaden the telecommunications horizon of the Philippines as its corollary infrastructure expansion and service innovation stands to attract investment and business. Globe is effectively raising the bar of technology and service in the industry to make it at par with the world’s most advanced telecom communities and practices.

The Globe network and IT transformation program is an ambitious and yet necessary undertaking which will provide the platform that will make Globe even more competitive in the fast-moving market.

Credits
www.globe.com.ph

From the standard payment channels of Metrobank, Bayad Center and Bancnet, NSO certificate applicants can now enjoy the power of the web and do everything online. A quick chat with a friendly Customer Care Officer and answers to any NSO concerns can be acquired through the website, plus payments online is now present with just a click of a button.

NSO certificates will be delivered right at the applicant’s doorstep in 2-3 days anywhere in the country. The NSO Helpline also caters to inquiries on problems and concerns pertaining to NSO certificates such as birth, marriage, death, and CENOMAR.

Teleserv, is the Citizen Services partner of the National Statistics Office, The Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration since the year 2000.

Source:
Inquirer.net

Playing on the upcoming app-based game’s interplanetary name, the Angry Birds Space trailer offers another insight into the imminent release showing off a selection of levels, gameplay features and the new look Angry Birds themselves.

Having already dominated the mobile application scene with the original Angry Birds release, developer Rovio launch the all new Angry Birds title on March 22nd with the now infamous avian characters to be given a sci-fi styled makeover in line for their trip into the wider universe.

With more than 700 million all platform downloads of the original Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and movie tie-in Angry Birds Rio titles, the upcoming release will help Rovio edge towards the unparalleled one billion downloads milestone with the game’s release announcement coming from the International Space Station just days after the gaming phenomenon hit the world’s largest social network, Facebook.

“By taking the game galactic, Angry Birds Space retains the familiar elements of Angry Birds gameplay but gives them a unique twist in a variable gravity environment,” an official Rovio spokesperson said of the new title.

“From the weightlessness of space to the gravity wells of nearby planets, fans can have fun with physics as they try out new gameplay possibilities. The Angry Birds themselves have also transformed into superheroes, with new costumes and abilities.”

What would you like to see Rovio do with the next Angry Birds instalment, stick to the tried and tested formula or try something completely new? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.

Source:
T3 – The Gadget Website

The Commodore Amiga 500 computer deserves its place in gadget folklore, but now the brand is back seeking to capture its former glories with a well-specced Mac mini rival

Dumped with core i7 3.5 Ghz processor, 1 Tb Hard Drive and 1 Gb GeForce GT 430 graphics card. [read more]

Credits
www.t3.com