HWZ-PH Editorial Blogs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

The Death Of The Desktop: OS Wars Take On A New Look

Rico Cruz — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:22:57 +0800

The epic battle between computing rivals Apple and Microsoft continues, but recently both combatants have made changes here and there that hint at much a larger change in their overall computing philosophy, which includes killing off the desktop.

Of Facebook Hoaxes And Their Implications

Lionell Go Macahilig — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:35:31 +0800

While social networking sites like Facebook have been a rich and convenient source of relevant information, they have been rife with hoaxes as well. This post identifies three of them and their possible implications.

Alternate Reality Or Augmented Reality?

Alfred Bayle — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:33:54 +0800

There's no escaping the tide of information that continues to knock at our doorsteps so we look to our handheld smart devices to help get us around and keep us entertained through the resurgent interest in the development of augmented reality and how it can benefit day to day life.

The Digital Revolution: Creating A Culture of Creativity... Or Chaos?

Rico Cruz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:48:43 +0800

During my usual Internet trawling sessions, I stumbled upon an interesting documentary entitled PressPausePlay, which is about the effect of the digital revolution on creative industries, most especially the movie and music industry. It raises some very intriguing points, which I'd like to share.

A Perspective On Philippines' Business Software Industry

Lionell Go Macahilig — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:59 +0800

HardwareZone Philippines interviewed with Mr. Joey Gurango, the Founder and Managing Director of Gurango Software Corporation. Speaking from his vast experience in the field of software development, Mr. Gurango explained some of the important aspects and usage trends of business software in the Philippines.

The Weird, The Wild, And The Potentially Useless

Alfred Bayle — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:39:44 +0800

CES is not just about the latest tablets, smartphones, and computers. It’s also about groundbreaking, innovative, and downright weird technologies that could either revolutionize the whole industry or add another piece of trash to the rapidly-growing IT garbage pile. Either way, you have to give credit for creativity.

Viral Tourism: Philippines, You're Doing It Right

Rico Cruz — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:29:19 +0800

After months of speculation, the Department of Tourism has finally released its much-anticipated new slogan for the Philippines: “Its More Fun in the Philippines.” The tagline and accompanying images have exploded all over the Internet, showing the Filipino’s knack for taking things viral.

Cutting The Cord: Wireless Speaker Systems

Lionell Go Macahilig — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 01:49:53 +0800

The experience of watching a high definition movie or playing a compelling game will never be complete without riveting sound. But hate the complication of working with several wires just to set up your speaker system? Going wireless is the way to go.

Modern Smartphones: Pocket-sized Personal Computers?

Alfred Bayle — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:50:56 +0800

Ever noticed that when you look at a smartphone's specs, it looks very similar to the specs of personal computers that were around in the 90's? It's amazing, and amusing, to think that the big hunk of computing machinery that once sat on your desk now fits in your pocket.

Homecourt Advantage

Rico Cruz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:35:58 +0800

It has long been known that the Philippines is the “texting capital of the world,” so it’s pretty apparent that we Filipinos love our mobile phones. A handful of local companies are banking on this and their knowledge of the Philippine market to challenge foreign brands for the top spot.