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HP To Cut 27,000 Jobs, Save US$3.5 Billion In The Process

Rico Cruz — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:28:27 +0800

In an effort to refocus its resources on enterprise applications such as cloud computing, IT security and "big data", HP will be cutting 27,000 laying off 27,000 people from its workforce over the next couple of years.

Olympus Outs 75mm f/1.8 Lens For Micro Four Thirds

Joy Hou — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:14:42 +0800

Olympus has announced the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8, a bright, high-quality portrait lens made for cameras using the Micro Four Thirds standard.

Lenovo Demonstrates The ThinkPad's Toughness In Teardown Session

Rico Cruz — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:59:31 +0800

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ThinkPad notebook line, Lenovo held a "Teardown the ThinkPad” session at Chocolate Fire in Makati City, showcasing the toughness of the latest models.

Rumor: ASUS To Launch Low-Priced Nexus Tablet At Google's I/O Event In June

Sidney Wong — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:03:10 +0800

Google is rumored to launch a new "Nexus" tablet during its I/O event next month, which will be built by ASUS and will feature a quad-core Tegra 3 processor and a competitive price point.

A Number of Diablo III Accounts Reportedly Being Hacked

Kenny Yeo — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:21:55 +0800

Numerous Diablo III gamers are reporting that their Battle.net accounts have been hacked into, with malicious thieves pilfering gold and equipment.

Facebook Launches Instagram-esque Facebook Camera App For iOS

Wong Casandra — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:03:33 +0800

Facebook has released an app called Facebook Camera, which seems to be the first major fruit of its Instagram acquisition, as the app lets users quickly batch-upload photos, as well as view photos from friends.

RedFox WizBook Razor WR141HU Is The First Philippine-Branded Ultrabook

Rico Cruz — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:47:52 +0800

RedFox moves in on the Ultrabook scene with the WizBook Razor, making it the first ever Philippine-branded notebook to sport the ultrathin form factor.

New iPad Officially Arriving On May 29

Rico Cruz — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:36:30 +0800

Apple's new iPad has been confirmed to arrive in the Philippines and Guam next Tuesday, May 29, according to the geographic selection page on Apple's website.

Fuji Xerox Announces Partnership with MSI-ECS, Introduces New Products (Updated)

Lionell Go Macahilig — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:02:43 +0800

With an aim to strengthen its presence in the Philippine market, Fuji Xerox has joined forces with distributor MSI-ECS which will carry the company's products, including the new color-type DocuPrint CM205 and monochrome-type DocuPrint M205 multifunction printers.

LG Introduces the World's Largest and Slimmest OLED TV

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:13:40 +0800

LG Electronics unveiled the world's largest and slimmest 55-inch OLED TV in front of 400 dealers, journalists, and special guests at Monaco's renowned Salle des Etoiles. The said OLED TV features a 4 Color Pixel technology, a color refiner, and a lot more.

The Launch At The Lounge - PowerColor Showcases Radeon HD 7000 Graphics Cards

Lionell Go Macahilig — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:52:12 +0800

PowerColor, in cooperation with its local distribution partner Iontech Inc., last night showcased its lineup of graphics cards that are based on the AMD Radeon HD 7000 series GPUs.

BenQ MX514 - A Bright Option

Marvin R. Velasco — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:19:00 +0800

Catering to the specific needs of its target market is what BenQ strives to do. The MX514 is part of their latest attempt at answering the demands of those looking for a quality DLP projector without burning a hole in their pockets.

Preview: Palit GeForce GTX 680 Jetstream

Lionell Go Macahilig — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:12:57 +0800

Straight out of the box, the Palit GeForce GTX 680 Jetstream promises to deliver a more compelling performance than a vanilla-type GTX 680 graphics card, with its factory-overclocked speeds and unique triple-fan cooling assembly.

Samsung Galaxy S III - The Third Flagship

Wong Casandra — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:20:40 +0800

Days before its anticipated launch in the Philippines, the Samsung Galaxy S III landed in HardwareZone's labs. How did the quad-core flagship Android smartphone packed with a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen fare? Check out our findings in this review!

NEO Elan L5756 - Breaking The Mold

Marvin R. Velasco — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:34:18 +0800

NEO looks to break away from their identity as being just a low-budget notebook manufacturer. Were they able to pull this off with their Elan L5756? Check out our full review to find out.

ASUS K45VM - Ivy Bridge Hits The Mainstream

Rico Cruz — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:02:39 +0800

ASUS refreshes its mainstream K-Series notebook portfolio with the K45VM. It sports the familiar "Metallic Chic" form factor of the K family, but packs a third generation Intel Core i7 processor within.

Divoom iTour Pop - Pop It!

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:24:02 +0800

There are many single-driver speakers out in the market today but not all of them have extra features like Divoom's iTour Pop. One of its main features is the Monophonic Surround Sound System that makes the audio more powerful than normal speakers. Here is our take on the iTour Pop.

Diablo III - Can You Handle It?

James Lu — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:23:39 +0800

Diablo III is already out and at this point in time, you may be planning to get a copy and try it on your computer. But can your system, or at the least, your GPU, handle this year's much-anticipated title from Blizzard? Find out in this article!

HP Global Influencer Summit 2012 - Highlights and Sidelights

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:01 +0800

HP staged a grand showcase of its latest computing and printing products for consumers and business organizations at the HP Global Influencer Summit 2012 which was held in Shanghai, China. Here are the highlights and sidelights of the said event.

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Smart TVs – Rise of the Smart Machines

Marvin R. Velasco — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:08:18 +0800

The image Smart TVs project go way beyond their LED lights or branding, and it's only a matter of time before they conquer our living rooms. What exactly makes a Smart TV so alluring? We want to dig deeper into this question before the revolution truly begins.

Innergie PocketCell - Power In Your Pocket

Marvin R. Velasco — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:56:56 +0800

Don't be caught with an empty battery on your smartphone or tablet with this portable battery pack from Innergie. What exactly makes it stand out? Read the full review and see for yourself.

UI Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X

Sidney Wong — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:40:44 +0800

In this video, we take a quick look at the user interface differences between the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S III in a handful of everyday usage aspects.

Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air - Joining The AirPlay Armada

Rico Cruz — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:28:07 +0800

American audio legend Klipsch enters the digital sound dock arena with the G-17 Air from its Gallery series. The one-piece speaker features a svelte lacquer finish and supports Apple's AirPlay technology.

Diving Deeper into the Samsung Galaxy S III

Sidney Wong — Tue, 8 May 2012 21:35:03 +0800

We had the privilege of yet another hands-on session with the Samsung Galaxy S III where we checked out even more features that we didn't touch upon during its launch event. Get acquainted with it now!

Spreading the Virus

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Mon, 7 May 2012 16:21:02 +0800

Whenever you open your Facebook or Tumblr profile, you see videos shared by a friend or a contact that flood your news feed. You click it, watch, and later on find yourself very entertained. In this article we look at how and why these videos get viral and I'll throw in a couple of my own favorites.

Samsung Galaxy S III Feature Highlights

Wong Casandra — Sat, 5 May 2012 00:09:32 +0800

The new star from Samsung's mobile line-up isn't only big on specs, it has also got a slew of new features to stay ahead of the curve. We show you some of the cooler features of the Galaxy S III smartphone that we had a chance to try. For more details, you can check our hands-on article too.

Critical Mass for Cloud Storage

Rico Cruz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:57:38 +0800

While cloud storage has been around for a relatively long time, it has only been in the past couple of weeks that its implementation has really picked up, thanks to the explosion of mobile devices.

ASUS PadFone: Transformation Time!

Wong Casandra — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:28:00 +0800

We take a quick look at the new Android 4.0 equipped ASUS PadFone, a smartphone that can be converted to a slate and a netbook when plugged into its accompanying accessories, the PadFone Station and the Station Dock.

Nokia Lumia 710 - Exclusive From Smart

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:01:08 +0800

Last April 19, Smart Communications in partnership with Nokia launched the Lumia 710 smartphone. The event was held at the Republiq Superclub in Resorts World Manila. Watch the video to see the highlights and sidelights of the said event.

Samsung Smart TV Launch - The ES8000 Unveiled

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:47:51 +0800

Samsung has launched its latest lineup of Smart TVs which are built on three main pillars: Smart Interaction, Smart Content, and Smart Evolution. Watch the video for more details about the products.

Wacom Intuos5 - Launch and Demo

Lionell Go Macahilig — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:26:55 +0800

Wacom launched its newest and top-of-the-line pen tablet the Intuos5. During the launch, professionals from different fields like photography and animation demonstrated the product and shared their experiences while using it.

Why the IFA Global Press Conference is a Good Check-Point between CES and IFA

Terence Ang — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:09:52 +0800

In the world of consumer electronics, there are two major shows -- CES in Las Vegas in January, and IFA in Berlin every September. How do journalists know that what was previewed in CES will be ready to market at IFA in time for Christmas? Well, the annual IFA Global Press Conference, that's what.

Filmmaking with DSLRs - The Pros and Cons

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:07:38 +0800

Shooting HD videos with your DSLR and editing them at home has never been easier. Although if you plan to get serious with making videos, you may need to choose between using a DSLR or a camcorder. This blog aims to point out basic things to consider before making up your mind on what to get.

Adventures of the HardwareZoners

Team HardwareZone — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0800

Season 01

Join our mascots Zotto and Zonia in their Adventures in HardwareZone as they strive to bring a smile to the faces of HardwareZoners everywhere, with the guidance of the great Guru Vijay!

Mobile Apps: The Next Gold Rush?

Rico Cruz — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:09:32 +0800

Draw Something: US$200 million. Instagram: US$1 billion. Companies are paying big bucks for mobile applications that seem to have no means of making money. Is this a new bubble? Or are they really on to something?

A Techier Look at the Evolution of Gaming

Kevin Bruce Francisco — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:58:19 +0800

The games today are made of pure awesomeness, we all know that. But have you thought of how it came to be? How and when did it start? Read on to find out.

Salivating For Some Ice Cream Sandwich?

Alfred Bayle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:36:20 +0800

Ice Cream Sandwich has started to appear in the latest tablets and smartphones. But what about older Android devices? Will your current smartphone and tablet be able to ride the Android 4.0 wave or, will it be left behind in the era of Gingerbread?

Adventures of the HardwareZoners: Metamorphosis

Team HardwareZone — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 17:08:29 +0800

Episode 04

Watch the thrilling finale to the Adventures of the HardwareZoners here! Will our beloved mascots be able to overcome the threat to our favourite tech portal with Vijay’s advice, or will Dr. Nett realise his ambitions of online community domination?

Catch the other episodes of "Adventures of the HardwareZoners here!"

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It's Not All Black and White - Demystifying The New iPad

Rico Cruz — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:30:33 +0800

While we came up with a very comprehensive special feature about all the technical aspects of the “new” iPad and how they lived up to the rumors that swirled around before it came out, this blog entry aims to put those fancy new specs in a layman perspective.

Handheld Overlords

Alfred Bayle — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:10:04 +0800

Smart devices are more or less electronic Swiss knives in our bags and pockets in their capacity to provide us with many of our modern electronic conveniences. But more than that, smartphones and tablets can even take control of other electronic gadgets!