15 Squads for the Final Round of ROS Tournament Hosted by Nimo TV

The exciting part of a tournament is the final round where qualified teams will vie to be the top winner of the competition. After weeks of exciting playoffs, which happened in 3 different venues. Fifteen squads are set to claim supremacy in the Rules of Survival – Nimo TV- Philippine Champions League Season 1.

With over 300 squads who tried their luck during the qualifiers and 45 squads who advanced in the dreaded playoffs, 15 squads are set to face each other in the final round of the biggest Rules of Survival Tournament in the Philippines this Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Mineski Infinity Taft.

“We are delighted in the turnout of our first event in the Philippines, and we are excited to know who will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Rules of Survival Southeast Asia Tournament” Henry Zhao, Overseas Executive.

The 15 squads who will compete this weekend are the following: Bakunawa B, Savage.ROX, Savage Gaming and Bakunawa A of Mineski Infinity Taft; Kudos Gaming, CLG, Comeback, Evo Groundz and Team Marshall of Mineski Infinity Morayta and Representing Mineski Infinity Cubao is Young Blood, Sealteam Peenoise, Chupon Gaming, XO-ideas, and Cheater Slayer Nambawaa; completing the line up is the crowd favorite Team Mix of Mineski Infinity Cubao.

Winners of the tournament will bring home Php 100,000 for the 1st Prize, Php 80,000 for 2nd Prize and Php 50,000 for 3rd Prize. Aside from the Cash Prizes and in-game items, the Top 5 teams will also represent the country in the Rules of Survival Southeast Asia tournament.

So, if you want to watch the exciting and the exclusive broadcast of the biggest Rules of Survival tournament download the Nimo TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store (click link https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/25ba46b7) or check it out in www.nimo.tv/rosph

NiMO TV, A Live Streaming Platform Comes to the Philippines

Live streaming is really making a buzz and I think it is a nee trend fOr the Pinoys. As one of today's exciting streaming platfrom, for an epic game-streaming app as NiMO TV officially launches in the Philippines bringing in exclusive partnership with Rules of Survival and TNC Pro Team Dota 2.

NiMO TV, a game streaming app focusing on community interactivity through chat and virtual gifts expands in the Philippines following its successful launch in other Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

 NiMO TV features a user interface (UI) that streams top-trending games like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), Mobile Legends, Dota 2, Rules of Survival and live online access to esports events and tournaments through its front-page listing. It also allows game streamers and viewers to chat with one another in its live chatting platform, with this feature NiMO TV aims to create an ecosystem, which involves streamers, viewers, brand sponsors, and celebrity players with hopes to build the streaming experience more interactive and fan-friendly.

 NiMO TV continuously strengthens its pool of streamers in both novice and veteran gamers. One testament is an exclusive partnership with the Philippines’ Pride TNC Pro Team Dota 2, a globally recognized squad who cemented its legacy by consistently qualifying and winning different Dota 2 Championships in the World with total earnings of more than 126 Million Pesos throughout their professional career.

 One exciting event in the pipeline is the upcoming Rules of Survival – NiMO TV - Philippine Champions League tagged as one of the country’s biggest esports league with a combined pool prize of Php 325,000. A cash prize ranging from Php 25,000 to Php 100,000 awaits the sixth to the first place winners of the event.

 With NiMO TV’s expansion to the Philippines, they aim to make a solid presence in the rapidly growing world of esports and game streaming.

 Download the NiMO TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click link here. https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/d16e7349

ASUS Extended Display Show Off!

One of the top brand when it comes to computers and smartphones, ASUS, launches their Extended Display Show Off. This is perhaps one of the best things that todays technology offers. Making your movie or gaming experience extended to a certain level.

Small laptop screens require people to shuffle through multiple windows just to get to that one window that they need to work on, gamers on the other hand, might want to have a more immersive gaming experience specially if they have a dual graphics card setup on their desktop and a riveting storyline on the game they’re playing.

Getting a second (or third) screen has been studied to have a positive impact on productivity, instead of having to switch between a sea of open and minimized windows, the extended screens can have a specific window opened for one or two tasks.

A multiple display setup for gaming isn’t just solely for immersion, it can also be utilized as a display exclusively to check a gamer’s chat box on their streaming platforms or have another window playing videos or music to overlay on their streams.

Does the concept of multiple displays pique your interest or you might already have a multi-monitor setup? Let people know how awesome your setup is by joining our ASUS Extended Display Show Off campaign!

Contest Mechanics

The campaign will run from November 13, 2018 to December 15, 2018. Any interested end-users that wants to join the contest should head to the campaign’s site (https://woobox.com/7kduur) and do the following:

• Share a photo of their setup displaying their laptop or desktop utilizing multiple ASUS monitors (minimum of 1 extended display) on their respective social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram), the post should be made public and a hashtag #MyAsusMultiDisplayLife must accompany the caption. - The end-users caption should be their answer to these questions:

1. Are having 2 or more screens better than one?
2. Do multiple displays really make computer users like you more efficient at work or get a better K/D/A ratio? Why?

More votes for the end-users, the better. They will stand a chance to win either an ASUS Zenbook (for non-gaming setup entries) or an ASUS FX503 laptop (for gaming entries)

- 2 winners will be announced by December 21, 2018 and will be contacted via email

- This contest is reserved only for Philippine residents and exclusive for end-users who are currently using ASUS monitors to extend their displays.

PLDT Smart Unlock New Things for Everyone

Philippine’s leading digital services provider, PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm Smart Communications are ushering in a new wave of innovative products & services that aim to unlock amazing experiences for Filipinos whether they are in the comfort of their home or on the go.

PLDT and Smart presented their latest products at a powerhouse event aptly themed ‘Unlock the Future’ and graced by executives, endorsers, celebrities, and partners in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

“Over the past years, we’ve been hard at work to future-proof our network and beef up our digital content and product partners. We’re delighted to present our most exciting services that are designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of Filipinos,” said Oscar A. Reyes, Jr., PLDT and Smart SVP and Consumer Business Market Development Head.

“Backed by our fastest networks, these innovative solutions will elevate the way our customers enjoy digital devices, services, and content. As we get ready to close 2018 and prepare for a new year ahead, we will continue our groundbreaking work to help empower Filipinos to enjoy an amazing life,” said Andrew L. Santos, PLDT-Smart FVP and Consumer Marketing Head.

Unlocking an amazing life for Filipinos
To establish even stronger connections at home, PLDT has introduced the new PLDT Home Fibr Google Wifi Plans, which feature a whole home wifi network system that puts an end to dead spots and ensures strong and Fibr-fast connection in every corner of your home.

New PLDT Home customers can now subscribe to Google Wifi Plan 3799, which comes with an unlimited 50Mbps connection, three Google Wifi points, and free service assistance from the Home Geek Squad. On the other hand, existing PLDT Home Fibr customers can simply avail of Google Wifi units as an add-on for Php799 per month for a set of three.

PLDT is also unlocking a new entertainment experience at home with the upcoming launch of the new PLDT Home TVolution Lite that is powered by Roku®. The new service features a plug-and-play device that allows customers to easily and effortlessly watch trending videos on YouTube; their favorite HD channels from Cignal; Top Hollywood, Asian and local movies and TV series from iflix; critically-acclaimed Netflix originals and films, and hundreds of free streaming channels on their TV.

Following their support for the much celebrated Esports and Gaming Summit 2018 and the recently concluded ‘Road to the Nationals,’ which awarded the country’s top DOTA 2 and Tekken 7 players, PLDT and Smart also affirmed their commitment to deliver the best gaming experience for Filipino gamers powered by PLDT Home Fibr, the fastest Fibr connection for lag-free gaming at home, and Smart LTE, the fastest LTE network for gaming on-the-go.

Unlocking bigger and more rewarding experiences
On the other hand, buoyed by the massive success of its Free YouTube campaign, which more than doubled the daily active YouTube users on its network and drove over 13 times more data usage traffic from customers, Smart has stepped up to unlock total entertainment with Video Every Day. A new promo that comes with all of Smart’s GigaSurf data packages, Video Every Day provides customers with up to 1 hour of Video access daily for YouTube, iflix, iWant TV, Cignal Play and NBA League Pass - for as long as their GigaSurf subscription is valid. Smart customers can now register to GigaSurf with Video Every Day by simply dialing *121# or via the mySmart app.

Apart from these services, Smart has also announced game-changing partnerships with popular smartphone manufacturers Oppo, Samsung, and Starmobile to encourage more Filipinos to upgrade to LTE-capable handsets that come with special discounts and freebies.

Among these special LTE-capable handsets are the OPPO A71 Smart LTE phone kit, which is now available for Php5,998 (from the original SRP of Php6,990); the Samsung J2 Core Smart LTE Phone Kit priced at Php4,990 (from Php5,990); and Starmobile Play Click TNT LTE phone kit, which is very affordable at Php2,998 (from Php3,490).

To offer a much bigger digital experience, Smart also continues to strengthen its portfolio of the latest flagship devices with the data-packed GigaX Plans, which feature separate data allocations for streaming videos, as well as enjoying apps and surfing websites.

Smart offers the newly launched Huawei Mate 20 with the GigaX Plans at Php2199 per month, and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro at Php2,599 per month.

Smart also makes it easier for customers to get hold of the latest iPhones, starting with the iPhone XS at Php3,299 per month, and the iPhone XS Max at Php3,599 per month. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also available with the Smart GigaX Plans.

Finally, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, Smart announced its biggest anniversary e-raffle promo in the company’s history, which gives customers a chance to win data packages, MVP Rewards points, LTE smartphones every month, leading up to the grand raffle on February 25, 2019 in which one lucky subscriber will win Php25 million cash! To join, subscribers need only to register to select data promos and add-ons.

Twin awards for the country’s fastest network
Earlier this year, PLDT and Smart were cited for being the country’s fastest fixed and mobile networks for Q1-Q2 2018, respectively, by Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analysis.

Just recently, independent mobile analytics company OpenSignal also cited Smart for providing its customers the best video experience in the country. The UK-based firm has published an independent analysis of the customer experience for video services by telecom carriers in Asia, showing that Smart garnered a video experience score of 42.2, well ahead of competition in the Philippines and well above the national average.

OpenSignal also recognized Smart earlier this year for having the country’s fastest LTE network, awarding the company with four citations including best in 4G LTE download speed; best in overall download speed; best 4G latency performance; and best 3G latency performance in its March 2018 report.

CEITEX Manila 2018, First Venture in Bringing Consumer Electronics & Information Technology Companies Together

One of the best way in reaching out to consumers and potential patrons is by having Expos. This is one great and interesting event to have participating companies in one venue. More like of a one-stop-shop for all that you need when it comes to consumer electronics. 

As the technology continuous to rise people need to get to know what's the latest. Get updates on technological advancements and innovations all at the Consumer Electronics & Information Technology Expo (CEITEX). Happening on November 2 to 4, 2018 at Halls 3 and 4 of the SMX Convention, this premiere event will cater and showcase a wide range of consumer electronics, mobile electronics, drone and robotics, electronic components, smart living, and information technology products and services, providing a one-stop-shop for potential clientele and top industry players in the local ICT scene. Pegged to be Manila's biggest tech expo, CEITEX Manila 2018 aims to introduce never before seen high-technology items through exciting demonstrations, product launches, and talks. 

With over 5,000 meters of exhibition area and 240 booths of the hottest electronic products and IT services, this expo will certainly bring in more than the expected crowd of 8,000 highly qualified visitors. Whether you're a company looking to increase brand awareness and sales, or an individual with a fascination for global technological innovations, this event's vision will propel you to the next level. 

“If you’re tech-savvy, this is the place to be,” commends Mr. Ric V. Angeles, President and CEO of Angeles Holdings. Organized by his very own TMC and Swedish Designs, the three day interactive trade fair will connect businessmen to market trendsetters from different parts of the world, expanding companies’ business relations from here to abroad. 

Grab this chance to expand your network, all while getting a good look at the next-big-things of technology - variations of equally ambitious and interesting products and services. Fun, exciting, and a champion for the local tech industry, CEITEX Manila is a must-see for businessmen, students, tech enthusiasts, curious citizens, and other cool people. For more information, contact inquire@ceitex.com.ph.

Predator Gaming kicks off the Asia Pacific Predator League 2019 and reveals Alodia Gosiengfiao as the newest Predator Gaming Ambassador

One of the newest but powerful gaming brand, Predator Gaming, has geared up for Asia Pacific Predator League 2019, the region’s biggest world-class gaming tournament, as it officially launched last October at One Esplanade in Pasay City. This milestone event coincides with the reveal of celebrity gamer-slash-cosplay sensation Alodia Gosiengfiao as the newest Predator Gaming Ambassador.

Now on its second year, the Asia Pacific Predator League is the most anticipated eSports competition. Since its inception and maiden run in 2018, the Gaming Tournament has since expanded to include participants from a total of 16 countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam – more than double that of last year’s total participants.

This year, Asia Pacific Predator League draws battle lines for two of the biggest and hottest gaming titles: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and DOTA 2. Vying for a total prize pool of up to USD 400,000.00 for the whole tournament, competitions and local eliminations will be held to determine champions and representatives for each country, before culminating in Bangkok, Thailand early next year.

“Predator Gaming is extremely proud of the Philippine gaming talent, and we surely shared this talent with the world when Quid Pro Quo bagged 3rd place in the grand finals last year,” shares Mr. Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines. “But, at the end of the day, what makes us even prouder is seeing so much growth and potential in the Philippines eSports scene – that’s what the Asia Pacific Predator League is all about.”

To set the tone for the upcoming months of intense gaming and competition, Predator Gaming kicked off the PUBG and DOTA 2 fever in style. Creating a PUBG, DOTA 2, and cosplayer’s paradise in one jampacked event, the immersive affair drew crowds with the DOTA 2 Green Screen GIF Station, where guests were given the chance to pose with their favorite DOTA 2 characters; and the DOTA 2 and PUBG game stations, where brave souls may step into the games’ universe and take a gander at defeating enemies.

Completing the thrilling event and serving as the highlight of the night was the announcement of the Philippines’ biggest cosplay star, Alodia Gosiengfiao, as the Predator Gaming Ambassador. Making a show-stopping entrance as Alodia gushed about her excitement for the Asia Pacific Predator League competition.

“I’m so happy to be joining the Predator Gaming family in time for the Competition,” enthuses Alodia. “What got me into gaming was the incredible camaraderie and the intense passion gaming enthusiasts had, and these are characteristics that are so uniquely innate in the community. I’m so excited to witness these as the tournament unfolds.”

In the Philippines, the tournaments begin with 4 regional qualifiers each for both PUBG and DOTA 2. Powered by TNC Cyber Cafe , the qualifiers will begin this October for PUBG; and in November for DOTA 2.

For PUBG, PHP 15,000.00 and PHP 5,000.00, plus Predator merchandise await the champions and 2nd placers or the regional qualifiers, respectively. The top 3 from each qualifier will move on to the national finals, where the teams will go head-to-head against each other in a two-day match with 10 rounds, for a chance to win PHP 120,000.00, PHP 40,000.00, and PHP 20,000.00 for the champion, 2nd placer, and 3rd placer, respectively.

Meanwhile, for DOTA 2, the winners for each of the regional qualifiers will complete the 4 teams who will be competing, in double elimination format, for PHP 120,000.00, PHP 40,000.00, and PHP 20,000.00, for the champions, 2nd placers, and 3rd placers, respectively. The champions will also get chance to battle it out with the TNC Predator, the Philippine DotA pride.

The PUBG national champion and the TNC Predator will be flying to Bangkok, Thailand early next year to vie for the coveted grand prize.

For more information about Asia Pacific Predator League 2019, visit https://predator-league.com/.

ASUS Launches Intel Z390 Series Motherboards

The skeletal system of every computer, the motherboard. The area where every thing is placed and given life afterwards. Anyway we are not here to discuss about the meaning of motherboard but to share what's new with Asus parts, take note powerful parts.

It was almost exactly one year after introducing six-core Coffee Lake processors alongside Z370 motherboards, Intel® is back with more cores, higher clocks and the new Z390 chipset. The new 9th Generation Intel Core™ processor family offers up to eight cores and 16 threads of parallel processing horsepower that’s perfect for content creation, heavy multitasking, and other demanding workloads. With clock speeds as high as 5GHz on the flagship Core i9-9900K, these new processors also raise the bar for gaming performance, especially if you’re streaming, recording, and chatting simultaneously.

ASUS is excited to support this new generation of Intel processors with a wide variety of new motherboards based on the Intel Z390 chipset. The collection is led by a diverse cast from the Republic of Gamers that elevates gaming and overclocking to new heights. ROG Strix offers more streamlined alternatives that include a mighty Mini-ITX model, while TUF Gaming focuses on the essentials to hit more affordable price points.

This is really a good arsenal when it comes to gaming.

There’s an ROG or ASUS Z390 motherboard for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned veteran who tunes to perfection, a hardcore gamer obsessed with performance, or a first-time builder seeking a seamless PC experience. For further details about our ROG lineup please visit ASUS ROG. Our buying guide with complete specifications and images for the entire lineup of Z390 motherboards is located at Edge Up ASUS.

ROG raises the bar for Z390 motherboards

Since its inception way back in 2006, the Republic of Gamers has set the standard for gaming and enthusiast motherboards. We created the category, and with each new generation our designers and engineers refine the formula in pursuit of faster performance, more customization, and a better overall gaming experience.

For Z390, the Maximus XI series embraces the dark side with blacked-out boards in multiple sizes and variations. It leads with the unparalleled Maximus XI Extreme for dream builds, which is followed by armour-clad Maximus XI Formula. The Maximus XI Gene rethinks our approach to microATX, and the Maximus XI Hero strikes the right balance in three different flavors.

Democratizing the republic with ROG Strix

ROG Strix fills the space below the Maximus series with more affordable options that retain the look and feel people have come to expect from the Republic of Gamers. These models keep must-have features for gaming and overclocking but are not as extreme as their ROG siblings. In the Z390 series, the Mini-ITX Strix Z390-I Gaming is joined by three full-sized ATX boards: the Strix Z390-E, Z390-F, and Z390-H Gaming.

Build a true battlestation with TUF Gaming

TUF offers a new direction for gaming hardware that combines builder-friendly features with battlestation-ready themes. Its unique aesthetic and focus on reliability and gaming essentials are shared by a growing collection of additional hardware we developed in-house, plus contributions from a broader TUF Gaming Alliance made up of industry titans that produce compatible parts. You can already buy matching memory, coolers, and power supplies along with a TUF Gaming case, and additional hardware is on the way.

The TUF Gaming Z390 series will be represented by the TUF Z390-Plus Gaming (Wi-Fi).

ASUS Zenfone 12 Weeks of Zen

It's not yet Christmas but Asus' Zenny is excited to bring their Christmas promo.

Zenny is coming to town and wants to give you an early Christmas treat! Presenting you with #12WeeksofZen - a special Christmas promo for all ZenFans!

Get a chance to win exclusive and premium prizes every week by purchasing any participating #ZenFone models, starting from October 14, 2018 until January 5, 2019! With amazing prizes such as an all-expense paid trip to Taipei for 2, a 1 year Anytime Fitness membership, shopping spree at H & M, your favorite Zenfones, a drone, a mobile gaming package, and a whole lot more, you’re in for a treat this holiday season!

Want to know how to get a chance to win during our 12 Weeks of Zen? Visit http://www.zenfonepreorderph.com/ to know more on the full promo mechanics.

Decode is Trend Micro's Way of Calling Filipino IT Professionals to Embark on Collaborative Cyber Threat Defense

It has been a while since we talked about cyber security on this blog and honestly with all the advancement in technology nowadays we truly need to have or much better to say to learn more about new threats in the world wide web.

Just recently I was able to be invited to one of the leading companies when it comes to cybersecurity solutions, Trend Micro. According to the recently released Midyear Security Roundup of 2018, Trend Micro, noted that cyber criminals are moving away from attention-grabbing ransomware attacks to more covert methods intended to steal money and valuable computing resources. These methods include cryptocurrency mining malware, as well as fileless, macro, and small file malware, just to name a few.

“Cybercriminals will constantly shift their tools, tactics and procedures (TTPs) to improve their infection rates,” said Alma Alvarez, Director for Training and Cyber Threat Hunting of Trend Micro. “The spray and pray ransomware attacks we’ve seen in the previous years had become the norm, so attackers changed their tactics to be more covert, using entry vectors not previously seen or used extensively.

“That said, tried and tested tactics still prove effective, as seen in the threats affecting the country and region. IT professionals must evaluate not just their organization’s defenses, but also their own cybersecurity skills and knowledge to ensure sufficient protection is in place to stop these threats.

“In addition, it’s more important than ever to have a complete, multilayered defense strategy that protects against these attack vectors. The latest attack types require sophisticated detection capabilities, but traditional protections are also required to stop often-overlooked methods of entry that may not be thought of as a risk”, she added.

Cybercrime and updates in the threat landscape are among the topics discussed in the recently held DECODE security conference hosted by Trend Micro last October 11 at the Makati Shangri-La hotel. Now on its second year, DECODE continues to let Filipino IT professionals in on the most-up-to-date technologies, tools available, and skills that they can use to better secure their organization’s digital infrastructure.

This year’s theme was “Connected Threat Intelligence” and it featured talks and track sessions, given by industry experts and Trend Micro’s own researchers, on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) security, reverse engineering, and forensics. With the ever-increasing interconnectivity between devices and organizations in and around the world, the risk of hacking and other security threats likewise become a major concern.

Yet all is not lost as participants of DECODE collaborated on how to combat these very threats. And while we cannot get all these threats all in one go, DECODE is a good start and shows everyone that there is something that can be done to help keep our interconnected world safe from whatever threat is out there.

Aside from the information about threats and malwares, media present during the conference were given a glimpse of how hackers do their fileless attacks. A really covert way of getting information without injecting codes to harvest data and information.

#AcerDay Digital Concert Brings Music and Tech Together

When two genre of in life mixed together it brings a wonderful project to look at or listen as well. One of the trusted brands in the tech and computing industry, most particularly laptops and desktops, Acer Philippines made a round off of their successful Acer Day run as it partners with Wish FM 107.5 for its Acer Day Digital Concert. The jamming event was held at the Eton Centris Walk. The event reunited once again Moira dela Torre and IV of  Spades who brought the house down with their show-stopping performances.

Crowd joins the singing at the top of their lungs as Moira and IV of Spades sings their songs. It was a night of great music.

The #AcerDay is the brand's annual event that is now on its second year. It was launched as a way to celebrate and continually refresh Acer. Completing the roster of 20 countries across the Pan-Asia Pacific Region who participated in the Acer Day festivities, Acer Philippines treated customers to nearly two months of various awesome promos and discounts.

“It’s such a good feeling to be coming back with Acer Day for a second year,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of Acer Philippines. “As this year’s celebration comes to a sweet end, we feel that we are starting a tradition with our consumers that is surely just going to get better with time.”

Remaining faithful to this year’s Acer Day theme “Play Music Together”, the leading tech and innovations company partnered with Wish FM 107.5 to reunite Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades, who had previously led the launch event of Acer Day last July. After delivering much-awaited encore performances, the two music icons took the crowd by surprise as they boarded the Wish Bus to sing, for the first time in public, “Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat?”, a piece they collaborated on specifically for Acer Day.

“As artists, this year’s Acer Day theme ‘Play Music Together’ really spoke to us, and we’re grateful that Acer Philippines trusted us to bring to such a powerful message to life,” shares Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades. “In this song we hope to show that good music can result from even two seemingly different genres, which we think is what Acer Day 2018 is all about.”

Aside from the two music icon, BRWN band performed for the crowd to get them in the hype. It was an awesome OPM night!

For more information on the different activities and promotions, simply visit the Acer Philippines Facebook Page or the Acer Day website at http://acer-day.com/ph.

4 Ways to Join ASUS Republic of Gamers' Supercharge My PC! Campaign

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has something interesting for users of ROG and NVIDIA. As ROG, together with NVIDIA teams up to bring Supercharge My PC! to PC DIY enthusiasts. Backed with world-renowned PC modders TantricmodZ PC Casemodding, J.P. Modified, and Bernardo Mod Chop, ASUS ROG elevates your desktop experience by modifying your boring black box into something you want everyone to gaze at.

Promo Mechanics

A purchase of any ASUS / ASUS ROG NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 (or greater) graphics card from September 15 to October 14 will qualify to join the Supercharge My PC! Promotion. End-users will also receive a limited edition ROG-NVIDIA eSports shirt along with the purchase. Claiming will be done at https://woobox.com/2afyb4 starting September 15 and ends on October 28, 2018. The end-user will need to do the following to join:

• Like the pages of ASUS Republic of Gamers and NVIDIA GeForce Philippines
• Use the hashtags #ROG #GeForce #superchargeMyPC when posting a picture. End-user should make the post public
• Photo must be shared in the Facebook communities of ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines and GeForce Community Philippines
• Once all of the tasks above are complete, end-user should submit the URL of the post with their contact details on the claiming page

Winners will be drawn on October 28, 2018 and a notification will be sent through the provided contact details. The Supercharge My PC! Is a nationwide event and is open for people residing in the Philippines only.

Mi Laptop Air 13.3, Released in Europe

We have been blessed with great technology. With the boost of development differ companies and manufacturers  have created gadgets that helped and still helping humans in the progress. This is my first time to see the a laptop made by Xiaomi. Most of the products that I have encountered from Xiaomi are smartphones. Xiaomi's Mi Lapto Air 13.3 is one handy gadget that could help in computing. Unfortunately, I just saw this model released in Madrid, Spain. Not very much sure if it is available in our region.

Mi Air 13.3” is a perfect combination of light and performance. The laptop comes with all-metal body which merely weighs 1.3kg and measures 14.8mm in thickness. It has a 1920×1080 resolution display with 5.59mm super-narrow bezel, and the frameless glass allows users to easily concentrate on the screen. The full lamination technology effectively reduces the air gap between the screen and the glass, delivering an outstanding display result. As for the overall appearance, the bead blasting process gives the laptop a fine touch feeling, and the dark grey color of the body, coupled with the black keyboard, conveys an elegant feeling.

In terms of configuration, Air 13.3” is equipped with an 8th-Gen Intel Core Processor, GeForce MX150 discrete graphics, an 8GB memory and a 256GB SSD, so as to meet all daily requirements of both work and entertainment. This laptop is shipped with preinstalled Windows 10 Home Edition and supports Windows Hello feature via fingerprint, meaning that users can log on with fingerprint, greatly enhancing safety and productivity. In addition, Air 13.3” has an outstanding cooling system, Dolby audio premium, and a long battery life. The powerful performance and premium user experience make this laptop the optimal choice for office workers and students.

Hoping that we can experience one of this.

Press Release
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180627005456/en

ASUS PHILIPPINE UNLEASHES THE ZENFONE MAX PRO 4GB VARIANT | Limtless Gaming

Few things to consider when picking the gadget that you want to use, and of course take into consideration where and how you're going to use it. Just like recently, gamers and content creators were invited to share insights about this newest gadgets unleashed by ASUS Philippines. It was already long-awaited by many, ASUS Philippines finally dropped the big news on the arrival of the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant of the ZenFone Max Pro during its “Max Pro: Game Zone” event recently held in SM City North Edsa Cyberzone Annex.

ZenFone Philippines’ first-ever mobile gaming festival, in partnership with SM Cyberzone, was already met with loads of fanfare after joining forces with various international and local gaming developers, but the announcement of the arrival of this upgraded ZenFone Max Pro version was certainly the highlight of the event.

The ZenFone Max Pro that was announced sports the long-awaited 4GB memory and 64GB storage, together with the powerful combination of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 5,000 mAh battery life, 18:9 FHD+ display, 16MP + 5MP dual rear camera – definitely every gamer’s dream device to truly enjoy unbeatable performance and limitless gaming.


The ZenFone Max Pro 4GB + 64GB variant will be available nationwide for pre-order starting June 30 until July 22, 2018, with an exclusive pre-order bundle of a JBL T450BT Headset and ZenFone Max Pro Clear Case all worth PHP 3,698.00. Drop by any ASUS or ZenFone Concept Store, Kiosk and accredited multi-brand store nationwide to start you pre-order today!

ZENFONE MAX PRO: A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Earlier this month, the ZenFone Max Pro was introduced with the MAX A-TEAM, a group of influential names in the world of Philippine gaming: Kaisaya, Asurai Gaming, TriNhil, and GLOCO Gaming. Now, from a team of four, the partnerships expanded full force as ASUS Philippines not only introduced the newest variant of the mentioned Battery King but also officially announced their support and partnership with games and developers from both the international and local scenes. This special movement was called MAX FORCE.

“It is a ubiquitous notion that more potent and engaging games are truly going mobile, making the choice of handsets even more critical to the player. We at the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) are keen to this market movement and are distinctly honored to be a chosen partner of ASUS for their maiden gaming phone, the ZenFone Max Pro.” GDAP President, Alvin Juban, shared. “Let the pros know and let the games begin!”

ASUS Philippines Country Manager, George Su, also stated: “In ASUS, we believe that the incredible does not stop simply by providing the technology for it. We feel that it is only right to go beyond our duty and support the elements that drive the passions of our ZenFans. We are very happy to take part in Philippine gaming not just by providing a powerful tool for immersive gameplay, but also through taking part in the community that players thrive in – whether these games are hardcore, casual, international, or local.”

Officially, the ZenFone Max Pro was announced as the mobile partner of the following: internationally acclaimed arena game, Vainglory, developer of locally renowned game, Philippine Slam!, Ranida Games, up-and-coming local crowd favorite developers, Monstronauts, Inc., as well as local creatives, Synergy 88! The ZenFone Max Pro is also set to become Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile’s official event partner in the coming months. ZENFONE MAX PRO, BUT MORE!

From 3GB/32GB, the ZenFone Max Pro now comes in 4GB RAM and 64 GB of ROM! Together with this higher memory and storage capacity, is the Battery King’s well-loved Snapdragon 636, 5,000 mAh battery, 18:9 FHD + display, and NXP Smart Amp. Now, users can enjoy enhanced and immersive gameplay with more and more!


In addition to the amazing performance that ZenFone Max Pro can surely provide, its dual bokeh camera now also comes in 16MP + 5MP, allowing users to get professional-like photos with even higher resolution.

ZenFone Max Pro still ships with pure Android™ 8.1 Oreo™, the latest version of the beautiful Android user interface that improves productivity, and simply lets users have more fun with their phone.

Model number	ZB602KL
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 64-bit octa-core CPU (8 x Kryo 260 cores) Adreno 509 GPU 14nm FinFET (Low Power Plus) power-saving technology
RAM*	4GB LPDDR4
Storage*	64GB EMCP
Wireless Connectivity	LTE WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz with Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 4.2 (with aptX)
Display	5.99-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080) Full-View IPS Panel, 450nits maximum brightness 1500:1 contrast ratio 85% NTSC color gamut 83% screen-to-body ratio, 2.5D arc glass panel
Cameras	Rear	Main rear camera: 16MP, F2.0, 80 degree view angle 25.8mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera Omnivision 16880 sensor with Phase Detection AF 5 element lens Second camera / senor: 5MP Secondary dedicated depth sensing camera for accurate bokeh effects
	Front	8MP, F2.0, 85.5 degree view angle 26mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera 5 element lens
Flashes	Rear and front Soft-light LED flashes
Video recording (Rear camera)	4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video recording 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Still photo shooting while recording video capability
Audio	5 magnet speaker NXP smart amplifier
SIM / Memory card support	Triple-tray card Support: Tray 1: 4G Nano SIM* / Tray 2: 3G Nano SIM* / Tray 3: microSD card up to 256GB *Only one 4G and another 3G data connection supported simultaneously
Wired Connectivity	USB 2.0 Micro USB 3.5 mm combo audio jack
GPS	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Construction	Metal body with 2.5D contoured display glass panel
Biometric Security	Face Unlock, Fingerprint unlock with 5-finger recognition
Battery	5000 mAh
Dimensions	159 x 76 x 8.46 mm / 180 grams
Colors	Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
OS	Pure Android 8.1 Oreo with future upgrade to Android P v9.0

For just the price of PHP 13,995.00, buyers of this version of the ZenFone Max Pro will also take home a JBL (T450BT) Bluetooth Headset and ZenFone Max Pro Clear Case as exclusive pre-order gifts all worth PHP 3,698.

Furthermore, Vainglory fans that will avail of the ZenFone Max pro will also exclusively get a new hero with bonus skin and 2 rare keys. Other in-game freebies will also be announced sometime within July.

For more information on the ZenFone Max Pro, the ZenFone Max series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.