New AI-powered TECNO Spark 6 Series from TECNO Mobile - A smartphone for the masses

 

Recognizing the evolving need for high-performing, multi-tasking and affordable smartphones during these challenging times, global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched its latest innovation, the TECNO Spark 6 Series.

The TECNO Spark 6 Series is smartly designed for work and play, and is competitively priced to give locals the best value for their hard-earned money. Price ranges from PhP3,990 to PhP6,490. The Spark 6 Series is packed with six upgraded features - a unique camera system designed to elevate photographic immersion to the next level, bigger screen, more generous memory and storage, boosted processing speed, enhanced video call experience, and a fun Bluetooth audio share feature.

Ye Yuan, Deputy General Manager of TECNO Mobile, said: “Now more than ever, the smartphone is a necessity. It is an essential link to the outside world – for remote working, online learning, staying in touch with loved ones, getting news, and for entertainment. Our goal is to make advanced, innovative smartphones more accessible to more people. TECNO Mobile’s smartphones are affordable, and that includes the latest TECNO Spark 6 Series. We continue to develop our smartphones with the consumers’ changing needs.”

The Spark 6 Series comes in three (3) amazing variants – Spark 6 4GB RAM+128GB, and Spark 6 Go in 4GB RAM +64GB and 2GB RAM+32GB. These all have a high performing, impressive battery life, and a sleek, simple yet bold design. The Spark 6 Go variant was the first to be released this November, and is available in all TECNO Mobile partner retail stores.

Here are some of the features packed into the powerful Spark 6 Series that everyone can enjoy:

Spark 6 Go

• A 13-megapixel AI Dual camera and 8MP front camera, AI lens with 18 different scene detection, up to 95% recognition rate and upgraded algorithms. The 13-megapixel primary lens supports 4x digital zoom with F-1.8 big aperture that captures more light at night, and processes image details more finely.

• Various shooting modes for the AI Dual camera, including Bokeh, AI Beauty, and AI HDR, among others. Full picture details and quality are greatly improved, plus a dual rear flash fills light in dark environments to ensure better photos.

• A Bluetooth Audio Share feature that can connect to multiple wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time, enabling users to listen and watch with friends.

• A 6.52 inches dot in display screen with 20:9 screen aspect ratio and 720 x 1600 resolution for a wider, clearer, immersive display effect, rich color contrast, and great visual experience.

• A 5,000 mAh battery that stays charged longer, ideal for photography, gaming, browsing, video streaming and music.

• HiOS for a more intelligent and convenient user experience, with a brand new dark theme feature that uses less phone battery and causes less eye strain.

Spark 6

• A 16-megapixel AI quad camera with a depth lens. This 16MP primary lens can work as a macro lens, and AI lens with AI Scene Detection that can recognize 18 different scenes with a 95% recognition rate.

• Quad lens that provides high definition portraits, macro photos, and immersive AI video experiences with features like ‘Video Beautify’, ‘AI Beauty’, ‘AI Body Shaping’, and ‘AR Interaction’.

• Android Q with a G70 processor, and 4G long-term evolution (LTE) network connectivity for improved performance, and allowing for a wide range of user customization. The operating system is also equipped with utility applications that allow users to free up memory, freeze applications, limit data accessibility for specific applications, and other useful features.

• A Bluetooth Audio Share feature that can connect to multiple wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time to enable users to listen and watch with friends.

• A 6.8-inch high-definition (HD) dot in display screen that gives a perfect screen ratio for an extremely sharp display and much broader viewing experience.

• A 5,000 mAh battery that ensures top conditions for photography, gaming, browsing, video streaming and music with every full charge.

The Spark 6 Series is available at TECNO Mobile partner retail stores, and comes in three models – Spark 6 4GB RAM+128GB priced at PhP6,490, Spark 6 Go 4GB RAM+64GB at PhP5,490, and Spark 6 Go 2GB RAM+32GB for only PhP3,990. For a complete list of stores, visit http://bit.ly/TecnoStoresPH. 

To stay updated on products and the latest offering from TECNO Mobile, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook.

Limitless learning Unlocked with HP All-in-One Desktop PCs

  

We are now living in world where things are uncertainties. Hopefully this will not last long enough for us to be comfortable with the new normal. But let us see through this negative situation in a positive outcome. There are plenty of probabilities and possibilities that we can do, especially now that there's a shift to online classes,  HP offers its All-in-One (AiO) PCs to promote limitless learning and help stay-at-home students to quickly adapt to and enjoy the “new normal” in education.

Compared to traditional desktops that have a monitor, CPU, and other components, HP AiO PCs are packed within a single monitor, occupying less space and fewer wire connections, that easily allows transforming even a small area into a classroom.

HP AiO PCs also come with always-on low blue light technology that helps reduce eye strain to protect the wellbeing of school kids who have to look at the computer screen for their daily classes.

With its pop-up webcam feature, these PCs allow face-to-face learning outside the classroom but remain mindful of needed security for the home.

The HP 200 22 AiO PC, for one, has a 5MP pull-up webcam that captures images and videos in stunning detail to boost kids’ creativity and critical thinking and promote collaboration during synchronous classes. At the same time, it helps maintain privacy as the intuitive webcam only works when the camera is in the up position. Just push it back down and block accidental recordings.

Its powerful 10th gen Intel processor helps enhance your kid’s productivity with its reliable performance, speedy drive, and fast memory. It is also fitted with proprietary HP security solutions – HP Cloud Recovery and HP JumpStarts – to help protect your child’s data.

Another nifty device for your classroom at home is the HP ProOne 400 G6 AiO PC which is fitted with high-definition audio and best quality webcam for your kid’s multimedia needs. It is also Microsoft Teams-ready to facilitate collaboration with others.

Designed for quick deployment, these personal computers are made for Gen Z kids who are used to plug and play gadgets.

Get the perfect blend of form and function with HP All-in-One PCs. Order them now online via https://bit.ly/HPhomepageLazada or https://bit.ly/HPonlineShopee.

TECNO Mobile Unleashed Its Pouvoir 4, A Smartphone with Four Days Lasting Power

 

TECNO Mobile, the premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings,  launched on September 17, 2020 the latest addition to its popular Pouvoir series, Pouvoir 4. True to the meaning of “pouvoir”, the smartphone comes with a powerful battery life at 6000mAh, capable of powering the smartphone for four days straight with just a single charge. In combination with the smartphone’s 32GB + 3GB for the Pouvoir 4 and 64GB + 4GB , 128GB + 6GB for the Pouvoir 4 Pro memory which truly delivers a smooth, glitch-free gaming experience, the Pouvoir 4 proves that it’s one of the most hardworking and performing mobile devices in the market today. 

Pouvoir 4 is also equipped with a 13 megapixel (MP) artificial intelligence (AI) quad camera, two 2MP cameras and an AI lens at the rear, and an 8MP dual flash camera at the front. Its 7-inch HD+ Drop Display offers the best gaming and video viewing experience. The ‘Pouvoir-ful’ smartphone runs on TECNO Mobile’s HiOS 6.0, which is built on Android Q.

Pouvoir 4 flaunts a premium glossy and sleek design, and is packed with a range of cool features. This includes Face Unlock, Fingerprint Sensor for optimized security, and a dedicated button on the side that launches a virtual Google Assistant at any time.

Whether it’s for communication, entertainment, or creativity, a smartphone that is capable of keeping up with your daily activities is a must-have. For those who need to be Always Power On, Pourvoir 4 is the answer. 

The ‘Pouvoir-ful’ smartphone, with TECNO Mobile’s HiOS 6.0 built on Android Q, comes in a variety of colors, and may be purchased from partner retail stores at Php4590 for the Pouvoir 4, Php5990 and Php6990 for the Pouvoir 4 Pro.

For more information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph or visit store http://bit.ly/TecnoStoresPH . Also follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook for exciting updates.

Get to know more about TECNO Mobile

TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. Upholding the brand essence of “Expect More”, TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to latest technology at accessible prices, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations across a product portfolio featuring smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. TECNO is a major global player with presence in around 60 emerging markets across the world. It is also the global Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club. For more information, please visit: www.tecno-mobile.com

TP-Link Products On Sale at Shopee 9.9 Shopping Day

One of the reliable brand when it comes to networking devices, TP-Link are making most of their products available for grabs on a discounted prices at Shopee's 9.9  Super Shopping Day. At this time of pandemic more businesses and companies are encouraging their employees to work from home. Not only their service provider must be reliable but also the networking devices that they'll be using at their home. 

Shopee, the online shopping hub, and TP-Link, one of the globally reliable providers of networking devices and accessories, are giving its loyal shoppers an enticing deal for the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day, a sweet treat of up to 20% Off on select products. A sure deal that you can't say no.

The TP-Link brand has been around for more than two decades. Founded by two brothers Zhao Jianjun and Zhao Jiaxing, they started the company with a "twisted pair" link concept, the TP-Link brand begins. Its products have been tested by time through its network of distributors in more than 170 countries. Establishing their name with the brand's performance and value, TP-Link's innovation and creation of different products have made the company amass a list of devices that caters to the growing needs of every company or individual.

Here are some of the products that I'm sure you are now contemplating whether to have it or not. Fret not because all of these items are available on Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day, so you'll definitely be going to have more savings and more things to buy. I also added some features to give you more reasons why you should buy these devices.

TP-Link TL-WA855RE Wi-Fi Range Extender

• Boosts your existing Wi-Fi coverage to deliver fast and reliable wired and wireless connectivity
• External antennas for faster and more reliable Wi-Fi
• Supports AP mode which creates a new Wi-Fi Access point
• Easily expand wireless coverage at a push of the Range Extender button
• Set the Power Schedule for the range extender for power-saving
• Works with Any Wi-Fi Router

TP-Link TL-WR820N 300Mbps Wireless N Speed 

• 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed is ideal for daily tasks including browsing, emailing, and video streaming
• IPTV supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
• Guest Network provides separate access for guests while securing the host network
• Parental Controls manage when and how connected devices can access the internet
• SPI firewall and wireless encryption protect your home network
• Compatible with IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6)

TP-Link Tapo C200 360° 1080P Pan

• High-Definition Video: Records every image in crystal-clear 1080p definition
• Pan and Tilt: 360º horizontal and 114º vertical range
• Advanced Night Vision: Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft
• Motion Detection and Notifications: Notifies you when the camera detects movement
• Sound and Light Alarm: Trigger light and sound effects to frighten away unwanted visitors.
• Two-Way Audio: Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker
• Safe Storage: Locally stores up to 128 GB on a microSD card, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage. (Based on laboratory conditions)
• Voice Control: Free Up Your Hands with Voice Control: Works with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. (Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are not available in all languages and countries)

For easy and convenient access to Shopee, download the free Shopee App from App Store or Google Play.

vivo V19 Neo Let You Capture flawless selfies any time of the day

An epic night of disappointment? Not I think with vivo V19 Neo. You'll be enjoying the night away if you're “dressed to the nines.” Good capture of a stunning selfie and you'll not get frustrated. Especially now when you just want to look and feel good despite being stuck at home.

With the vivo V19 Neo, you need not worry about proper lighting and perfect timing to capture the best version of yourself. With the midrange smartphone’s super night selfie, AI Makeup, and Pose master features, anytime is the perfect time to take a selfie.

Super Night mode
For the latest addition to their “V” series, leading global technology company, vivo, added a super night selfie mode which contains advanced noise reduction technology that helps maximize its high definition 32MP selfie camera in low-light settings. With the super night selfie mode, users can capture every detail to produce photos that fully embody their beauty, even when it’s already dark.

AI Makeup and Pose master
If the v19 Neo can produce magnificent photos in low-light, what more if you decide to shoot with sunlight. Throw in the smartphone’s AI Makeup feature and you’re bound to look as if you’ve diligently been doing the “10 step Korean skin care routine” since the quarantine started.

And if you’re out of ideas, you can “pose easy” knowing that the smartphone’s AI Pose Master has got your back. The built-in camera feature helps you think of creative ways to take selfies and further highlight your style.

So what are you waiting for? Schedule your own private photoshoot any time of the day with the vivo V19 Neo, available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways for only P17,999 at authorized vivo stores nationwide. To learn more, visit vivoglobal.ph

Fitness and Technology, Then and Now

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Fitness and technology, are they a match made together for a healthy lifestyle? Well, of course, they are. For more than years of developments, there are lots of fitness equipment, gears, and fitness suits or apparel created for the consumers, fitness experts, and health enthusiasts. These are all developments to create less tension equipment when doing the exercise routine or moreover to give a better result.

Remember the exercise machines in the 50s up to the 70s? Well, if you're going to look back, I'm sure you're going to react 'what is that thing?' And probably some would comment 'Jurrasic.' It is indeed if you're going to compare then and now.

One machine that captured my attention the waist trainer for women. It's odd-looking, but I'm sure that during their time, it's one of the hippest equipment that shapes the body. Letting the ladies have more curves in the right places.

If you're going back in time, what machine or gear would you think best fit to develop today? For me, well, I would love to incorporate the belly shaping shaking thing into a wearable gear. I know its kind of a weird thing to think something like that, but hey in developing products, imagination is your limit.

Though I know, there's a wearable gear today created to shape your body and Shapellx offers that kind of shaper. So, if you have a protruding belly, I know there is one that will fit your size, and it is because plus body sizes aren't a problem anymore, all you need is to find a plus size body shaper that is suitable for you.

So imagine if the technology of today were already available during the time of the 50s or the 70s? I'm sure there will more people living a healthy lifestyle. There won't be a problem to develop another machine for the different kinds of sickness that we already have. Or far better, these illnesses won't be a problem because they won't be able to grow and reproduce themselves.

Well, probably time and effort are two things that do correlate with each other, especially when it comes to fitness and health. With time and effort, a man can accomplish his goal without any regrets or foolish hopes in the long run. More work to stay healthy!

HP 21.5-inch FHD monitor perfect for multitasking

Just when everyone is doing their work from home. This one is just what we need to have a bigger working monitor and to see the whole picture of our work.

So, working from home does have some good benefits like waking up a few minutes before your work time, no rushing to wear a uniform, of course, you get to avoid the dreadful traffic, and probably the best part is that you get to enjoy extra time with the family.

Temporarily working from home or setting up a home-office will also mean achieving greater productivity, especially if one has a secondary screen such as the HP P22h G4 FHD Monitor.

Studies reveal that multiple monitors can increase productivity by 42% or more[1]. And the P22h Monitor is one stylish and sleek business display that can surely boost productivity as it serves as a bigger second screen for those using a desktop or laptop with smaller displays.

With an ample 21.5-inch diagonal Full HD IPS screen with a 3-sided micro-edge bezel for unlimited sightlines, the HP Monitor is capable of multi-display setups and convenient navigation of documents and spreadsheets, providing a better work experience—from essential presentation features and comfort adjustability, to advanced connectivity—all at an affordable tag price.

The P22h Monitor has a 1920 x 1080 resolution to deliver clear and crisp images for all content, including documents, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, pictures, and videos. It has 100mm of available adjustable height, plus it swivels and tilts 5/+25 (+/-2) and has 90° pivot rotation which makes for the best view that puts content front and center of the workstation, making for optimum ergonomics.

The monitor has HDMI and DisplayPort™ connectors, allowing quick and versatile connectivity to HP Desktop Mini, HP Chromebox, and select HP Thin Client. Its VGA connector also enables compatibility and connectivity to older devices and other equipment. It also has a display assistant that allows users to manage the display and quickly resize screen partitions so they can work in separate regions of the screen.

So, what are you waiting for? Get the HP P22h G4 FHD Monitor to boost your multitasking and productivity today. Get it online with a three-year standard limited warranty at Lazada (https://bit.ly/HPmonitorsLazada)

Epson named number one ink tank vendor in PH and Southeast Asia

Sharing a good news to all users of Epson.

Epson is the number one ink tank vendor* in the Philippines and Southeast Asia** according to global market intelligence provider, IDC , which demonstrates Epson’s continued market leadership and superior innovation in the inkjet industry.

Epson’s EcoTank series revolutionized the printing experience when it was first introduced in the market in 2010. Built with an ultra-high-capacity ink tank system, EcoTank printers completely removed the need for cartridges, and has since expanded into 22 printer models*** that cater to a wide spectrum of printing needs such as A4 to A3 size, single to multifunction, 4 to 6-colour inks and monochrome printing requirements.

With the unique value proposition and multiple customer benefits of its EcoTank printing solution, Epson maintained its ink tank market leadership in 2019 with a 68% market share in Southeast Asia**. The latest findings from IDC1 indicate that Epson continues to dominate the Philippine market as the number one ink tank vendor*, with a remarkable 74% market share recorded in 2019.

Ink tank printers gained a stronger hold in Southeast Asia** with an increasing contribution ratio of 49%, compared to other technologies like ink cartridges (29%) and laser (21%), according to the same IDC report1.

With regard to the total printer market in the region, according to IDC1, Epson reached a milestone as it secured the number one position for the first time with 34% market share, beating its rivals in the inkjet and laser printer categories.

Epson’s award-winning EcoTank printers were meticulously designed not only to provide high-quality output at high speeds, but also to function with minimum environmental impact which, in turn, contributes significantly to the overall reduction of printing related costs.

Driven by Epson’s Heat-Free technology, the EcoTank inkjet printers consume far less power than laser printers. Laser printing typically employs a complex process from sending to receiving a print job, but printing with EcoTank, in contrast, involves only three stages: receiving the print job, ink ejection, and release of the printout. Epson’s Micro Piezo printheads eject droplets of ink without requiring any heat, which separates Epson’s technology from all the other thermal inkjet systems. This Heat-Free Technology also serves as a common platform for all Epson inkjet printers, benefiting homes, enterprises and the environment with consistent high-speed printing, less power consumption, fewer replacement parts and less intervention to reduce downtime, resulting in increased productivity.

Epson continues to introduce developments in its inkjet technology to ensure that it brings new value to its growing customer base.

“We aim to continually deliver innovation in our inkjet technology for our range of home and enterprise printers that cater to homes, small to medium businesses and corporations, and ultimately, drive growth and business transformation in the B2C and B2B segments,” said Eduardo Bonoan, General Manager for Marketing, Epson Philippines.

Epson’s EcoTank printers are available at Epson's authorized dealer stores nationwide and online via Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph/shop/epson/).

vivo V19 Neo Gives More Gaming Hours with it’s Large-capacity 4500mAh Li-Po battery

Get more hours of time gaming and other online activities with this new model from Vivo, the vivo V19 Neo. Today, it seems that smartphone with large battery capacity is not just a luxury but necessity, most especially if we do most of our transaction online. We have become dependent on electronic devices, especially smartphones, to keep them connected with friends and loved ones, and to conveniently pursue and enjoy their lifestyles.

With so many activities lately, messaging on various platforms, posting on social media, surfing the internet, buying from online stores, listening to music, watching movies and videos, and playing online games, these are what kept us busy with our smartphone wherever we may be. It's really disappointing to get a low battery warning, or the handset going “dead”.

Thankfully, the latest V19 Neo is powered by a 4500mAh lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery, one of the largest capacities in its price range, to keep vivo’s flagship midrange smartphone running in optimum performance, longer.

With its long-lasting Li-Po power source, the V19 Neo can accommodate Google, Gmail, Facebook, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and other heavily used applications that can typically drain a standard battery.

The 4500mAh battery can also smoothly run the V19 Neo’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE octa-core processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, making for fast app launches, better navigation and multi-tasking; and enabling users to play their favorite graphics-heavy mobile games for hours.

The handset is also equipped with AI Turbo, Center Turbo, Game Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo, and ART++ Turbo. These multi-turbo functions offer an elevated and exciting gaming experience especially when playing PUBG Mobile, NBA 2K, Mobile Legends, Fortnite, or other favorite RPGs, shooters, SIMS, puzzle, strategy, racing, sports, and augmented reality games that will keep gamers up all night.

With a battery that powers up hours of game time, the V19 Neo also features an Ultra Game Mode which makes for totally undisturbed playing, blocking messages and alerts, so one can be fully immersed and engaged with the game.

And when the battery is about to be depleted, users can rely on the V19 Neo’s 18W dual-engine fast charging technology to juice up the 4500mAh power source in a flash, so they can quickly get back to winning their game.

Aside from its high-capacity battery and fast-charging technology, quadcore processor, and game modes, vivo’s flagship midrange smartphone also boasts of an Ultra O AMOLED capacitive touchscreen which makes the gaming experience even more thrilling.

The 6.44-inch FHD+ screen brings out the games’ vibrant and authentic colors without causing unnecessary eyestrain. Its low brightness anti-flicker technology also provides added protection for the eyes, especially when playing in low-light and dark conditions.

The V19 Neo is available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways, for only P17,999 at authorized Vivo stores nationwide. To know more about the vivo V19 Neo, visit https://www.vivo.com/ph/products/v19neo# or https://www.vivoglobal.ph/.

Gaming Vloggers Face-off in a Mobile Legends Live Stream hosted by vivo Philippines

Gamers will sure enjoy this coming face-off event of two gaming vloggers that will happen this Friday, July 3This news from vivo is one news that you don't want to miss. An interesting feature will be showcase on this face-off battle event. So, this coming Friday don't forget as two professional gamers, Junnie Boy and Bianca Yao are set to a face-off and showcase their Mobile Legends: Bang Bang skills as they test the gaming features of the vivo V19 Neo. The Mobile Legends Live Stream event will also see the top vloggers captaining their respective teams.

The match will be livestreamed by vivo Philippines on its Facebook page on Friday, July 3 at 7 PM (PST). Junnie Boy and Bianca Yao will also host livestreams on their Facebook channels which have 2.65 million and 96,000 subscribers, respectively.

Two gamers can get a chance to play in the Mobile Legends Live Stream and win exciting prizes. They just have to “like” the vivo Philippines’ official Facebook page, take a selfie, comment why they want to be part of #TeamJunnieBoy or #TeamBianca on the post, and share this using the hashtags #IgniteYourNight, #vivoV19NeoMLLiveBattle.

The brand will also give away vivo merchandise, including a vivo S1 Pro Bluetooth headset, to lucky viewers who will tune in to the livestream. The winners will be announced after the online event.

Since its release in 2016, Mobile Legends has become popular in Southeast Asia and was among the games included in the first-ever esports competition at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.

A mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Mobile Legends has been designed for smartphones with gaming features such as the new vivo V19 Neo.

The latest gaming flagship handset of vivo, the V19 Neo features an Ultra Game Mode which makes for totally undisturbed playing by blocking messages and alerts, for a fully immersive and engaging game. It is also equipped with AI Turbo, Center Turbo, Game Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo, and ART++ Turbo. These are multi-turbo functions that offer an elevated and exciting gaming experience especially when playing Mobile Legends and other mobile games.

The midrange smartphone also has a dual-engine fast-charging 4500mAh battery that powers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE and 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, to enable users to play their favorite graphics-heavy mobile games for hours.

The V19 Neo also has a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ Ultra O Screen which brings out the mobile games’ vibrant and authentic colors without causing eyestrain. Its low brightness anti-flicker technology also provides added eye protection, especially when playing at night.

The V19 Neo is available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways, for only P17,999 at authorized Vivo stores nationwide. To know more about the vivo V19 Neo, visit vivo Philippines’ website.

Taiwan Excellence, 5G & AIoT Anticipate a Strong Rebound

In the last few months, lots of things happened in the world, and even though face in difficult circumstances, people still managed to develop and innovate for the benefit of the many. Here are some good news that Taiwan Excellence created for the people's need.

5G technology, which features “high-speed,” “low-latency” and “wide-link” capabilities, is expected to bring smart manufacturing, smart medical care, smart retail, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and even smart cities, and bring more convenience into people’s lives. The development of 5G is expected to tremendously benefit humanity as many countries worldwide continue to strive to introduce 5G services. Taiwan's 5G spectrum auctions have even surpassed 138 billion NT dollars (about 4.586 billion US dollars), showing the importance of 5G in the evolution of mobile communications. The domestic demand and capacity resumption with the China local market will be affected by the current outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). However, if the epidemic is brought under control in the first half of 2020, a rebound in the second half can be expected due to deferred demand and booming 5G applications.

The year 2020 was expected to be a year that will experience an explosive 5G growth by a wave of phone replacements from the consumers’ end. As coverage rate increases and integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud platforms and edge computing, it will be widely used in fields such as manufacturing, medical treatment, and transportation, creating many new business opportunities. The sales in electronic products from China takes up to 25% of the world market including mobile phones, computers, and televisions. The demand and supply have been impacted shortly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, 5G is still an inevitable element in the development of mobile communications. Once the spread of the virus is controlled, the promising 5G and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) developments will rebound strongly.

Taiwan's advantage comes from a solid foundation of its semiconductor and ICT industries. Semiconductor wafer foundry from Taiwan takes the lead in the world with advanced high-end processes. With production capacity mainly operating in Taiwan, the impact from the epidemic has been cushioned by its high factory automation efficiency. Since the fast transmission speed of 5G is limited to short-distance transmission and the necessity to cooperate with various fields, a great demand for customizable and diverse small cells manufacturing has greatly increased. The Taiwan ICT industry, with its professional expertise, experience, and flexible manufacturing ability, is at full throttle to assist Taiwan enterprises breaking into the 5G market.

Taiwan Excellence’s award-winning brand, Edge-Core, has developed a big data backhaul technology to reduce design and deployment costs by referencing future 5G market demand to drive a new generation of mobile network services. The 5G wireless router developed by D-Link Technology can establish a large-scale mesh network, which allows users to easily connect various IoT and smart home devices. Zyxel's intelligent information security defense and parental control wireless router combines speedy performance, information security, parental control, and other features, making it the perfect gatekeeper for home networks.

Small Repair Shop Need A Lift

Today, I noticed that there are plenty of businesses that are popping out in the market. Not just because of the need for the industry but the necessity to provide jobs for skilled workers. It's great because you'll be shooting two birds in one stone. You get to help a lot of people, and you'll be able to build your dream company as well.

Start-up companies in the motor and repair industry need to be, as much as possible, on par with the leading names, especially with the use of the current trends of machiners. But as we all know, starting companies don't have much budget to finance the machinery they need. Of course, if they have this type of machine, they can have better and quality jobs.

So, there's always the best buys where you can find quality and reliable machinery for the business. For the lift, I find this one online, the Best Buy Auto Bendpak auto lift. With this equipment, small motor repair businesses can cope up with the demand.

I have seen a motor repair shop near our place, and I have seen how they grew from two mechanics to now five. I have seen their workplace with a lot of cars queuing for repairs. The only thing I have noticed in their shop is they lack a lift mechanism. Yes, a lift mechanism that can lighten up their work and even make their work faster. As of the moment, they are using this makeshift bar and a pulley to lift cars for repairs. Probably if they have the lift equipment with them, they probably grow even more.

If I get a chance to talk with the owner, I'll probably recommend having one lift machine for their company and Best Buy Auto Equipment just got the right one for them.

Vivo smartphones Best Deals with Shopee and Lazada 6.6 sales

This is interesting deals from two of the most anticipated mid-year sales are happening this June 6 and vivo is giving everyone the best reasons to go online and shop from home to grab its best-selling smartphones.

vivo is offering not only a P1,000 off on the Y12 and Y19, but also free nationwide shipping, including for the Y11, Y15 and Y91C models which are participating in the Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale and the Lazada 6.6 Bounce Back Sale.

For the Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale, buyers can use the voucher code “VIVO66” to get a P200 discount only for June 6, while a P100 off voucher can be redeemed from June 6 until September 3. Customers can use the vouchers for a minimum spend of P4,999.

Those eyeing to buy vivo handsets during the Lazada 6.6 Bounce Back Sale can already collect P200 vouchers, while those who follow the vivo flagship store can collect P100 discount vouchers. Both can be redeemed from June 4 to 6, for a minimum spend of P4,999.

From May 28 to June 3, vivo is also slashing the price of its Y71 model, offering it for only P66.99, until supplies last.

Customers who buy any participating vivo handset from June 4 to 6 can also get a chance to win a Y series phone. All they have to do is post a review of the unit they purchased on Shopee or Lazada, upload a photo of the product, and use the hashtag #66vivo.

Two lucky winners will be chosen from among those who will post their reviews on Shopee and Lazada from June 4 to 16. The winners will be announced on June 17.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit the official Vivo stores at https://bit.ly/VivoShopeeSuperFlashSale and https://bit.ly/VivoLazadaBounceBackSale.

OPPO Wireless Headphone models win 1 Gold and 2 Platinum in A'Design Awards

OPPO has been continuously innovating and some of its premium product designs make waves in recent wins, with the OPPO Enco M31 true wireless headphones and the OPPO Enco Q1 wireless noise-canceling headphones both receiving Gold awards, along with the Enco W31 True Wireless headphones garnering a Platinum award, recognized by the prestigious A'Design Award & Competition. The international design event handpicks novel and innovative achievements in design ranging from different facets such as technology, architecture, fashion, graphic design, and the like.

Two of OPPO’s headphone models each bag a gold award

The OPPO Enco M31 design team created a pair of lightweight and flexible neckband headphones to be suitable for all-day wear. The award-winning headphones weigh just 22g and feature a unique ergonomically curved neckband and streamlined design. They offer a best-in-class wearing experience thanks to the liquid silicone neckband with a built-in memory titanium alloy band, which allows them to be flexed and conveniently stored in a pocket on the go. As wireless headphones supporting LDAC codec and certified as Hi-Res standard at its price range, the OPPO Enco M31 stands out with its form as well as functionality.

The OPPO Enco Q1 headphones, also with a Gold for consumer electronic design by A’Design awards, feature a high-quality unibody neckband that balances form and function. Because no seams are in contact with the skin, residue buildup from extended use is minimized and maintenance is easier. This complements the headphones' excellent audio quality, the sleek, seamless unibody, and ergonomic neckband ensure all-day comfort and hygiene.

OPPO Enco W31 True Wireless Headphones earn Platinum recognition

Since hitting the market, the OPPO Enco W31 true wireless headphones have garnered wide-ranging praise for its visual appeal and low latency. The headphones have been called the best entry-level true wireless headphones available. In honor of their design quality, the W31 headphones have recently won a Platinum Design Award in the 2019–2020 Digital and Electronic Devices Design Award Category at the internationally acclaimed A'Design Award & Competition.

Broadly speaking, what earned the OPPO Enco W31 headphones their Platinum award was their outstanding ergonomic design with a secure touch control stem suitable for a comfortable fit for ears of different shapes and sizes and visually stunning aesthetics with its elegant circular form featuring spun anodized aluminum alloy.

The headphones feature strong functionality and were designed to address common issues found in typical Bluetooth® headphones, such as poor connection stability and high latency. Through binaural low-latency Bluetooth® transmission and system optimization, the OPPO Enco W31 headphones have reduced latency to the lowest level within the industry. This virtually imperceptible latency enables smooth and stable gaming and viewing experience.

Overall, OPPO is proud to receive the honor and recognition from the A’Design Platinum awards, that spotlights the Enco W31 headphones - crafted with its highly acclaimed appearance, low latency capabilities, impeccable sound quality, and enduring battery life, proving that these headphones are at the top of the industry.

The OPPO Enco Q1 is available in the Philippines and retails at PHP4,990. You may purchase it in selected OPPO Concept Stores and partner dealers nationwide. For more information on OPPO Philippines, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the following social media pages: twitter.com/OPPOPhilippines, fb.com/OPPOPH/, and instagram.com/oppophilippines/. ###

OPPO To Start Stores and Service Centers Operations Nationwide

In times like this we really should follow government warnings and instructions. It's for our own safety. So, in line with the latest government instructions，OPPO slowly reopens its stores in select locations nationwide with strict observance of COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Additionally, select OPPO Service Centers will slowly resume operations as well to serve customers with urgent needs for product repair and servicing.

To safely and responsibly serve OPPO customers, a series of proactive in-store precautionary measures are being observed within all OPPO branches nationwide, even prior to the implementation of ECQ. This includes temperature scanning of all employees and shoppers, the mandatory wearing of face masks, a minimum of 6-feet social distancing, thorough disinfection of the stores at least two times a day using hospital-grade cleaning tools, including but not limited to the in-store furniture pieces but as well as the demo smartphones, and an abundant supply of hand sanitizers or rubbing alcohol stationed within the stores. All customers and employees will be constantly reminded to practice hygienic measures, and follow the protocols recommended by the healthcare authorities. Moreover, a one-time in-store complimentary phone sanitization will be offered in all stores to disinfect customers’ devices.

“Customers’ safety is the top-most priority of OPPO as we resume the stores and service centers operations this month. We understand the needs of our Filipino customers, and we are doing our best to smartly and safely cater to these demands despite the limited movements and resources available. While observing lockdown protocols, we have also strengthened our online channels to make our products more accessible to those who prefer to purchase OPPO smartphones from their homes. Terms and warranties were also modified to address the concerns of our users during these trying times,” shared OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales Zen Han.

Surprises await customers via OPPO livestream shows

To keep the OPPO online community informed and entertained during this period, the brand designed livestream shows offering tons of activities for everyone to stay updated with OPPO’s different offerings, and to share happiness through interesting livestream shows and giveaways. Starting May 22, there will be a weekly livestream show on OPPO’s official Facebook page at fb.com/OPPOPH featuring different OPPO celebrities and KOL brand ambassadors.

This May 22, TV host Robi Domingo and YouTube sensation Mimiyuuuh will be gracing the first weekly OPPO Livestream from 4:00PM to 5:00PM. In addition to that, Mimiyuuuh’s fans can catch her as well on the same day at the OPPO Lazada page for another Livestream happening from 5:30PM to 6:30PM.

Live More with the Live it Up: the Big OPPO Sale

OPPO recently launched the Live It Up: the Big OPPO Sale which will run from May 16 until the end of June 2020. Customers may win big by grabbing as much as up to PHP3,000 off on different priced down promo offers for A9 2020, A5s, and Reno2.

The latest Reno3 series and Find X2 Pro are also up with irresistible offers for a limited-time only. If you purchase a Reno3 or Reno3 Pro, you’ll get a free Rockspace EB60 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds worth PHP2,499 until May 24 only. As for the latest smartphone flagship, the OPPO Find X2 Pro, you can take home a free OPPO Enco Q1 worth PHP4,990 until the end of May only.

To know more about the current sales promotions, updates, and activities of OPPO Philippines, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the following social media pages: twitter.com/OPPOPhilippines, fb.com/OPPOPH/, and instagram.com/oppophilippines/.

Virtual Hackathon With NASA to Develop COVID-19 Solutions

Using the advancement of technology, a hackathon is one of an interesting way to find a solution to what we are facing now. Read more of the story and see if you can be one of the people who might shed light on one of our darkest hours.

The U.S. space agency National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to participate in a virtual hackathon May 30-31 dedicated to putting open data to work in developing solutions to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the global Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge, participants from around the world will create virtual teams that – during a 48-hour period – will use Earth observation data to propose solutions to COVID-19-related challenges ranging from studying the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and its spread to the impact the disease is having on the Earth system. Registration for this challenge opens in mid-May.

"There’s a tremendous need for our collective ingenuity right now," said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. "I can’t imagine a more worthy focus than COVID-19 on which to direct the energy and enthusiasm from around the world with the Space Apps Challenge that always generates such amazing solutions."

The unique capabilities of NASA and its partner space agencies in the areas of science and technology enable them to lend a hand during this global crisis. Since the start of the global outbreak, Earth science specialists from each agency have been exploring ways to use unique Earth observation data to aid understanding of the interplay of the Earth system – on global to local scales – with aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including, potentially, our ability to combat it. The hackathon will also examine the human and economic response to the virus.

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ESA will contribute data from the Sentinel missions (Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-5P) in the context of the European Copernicus program, led by the European Commission, along with data from Third Party contributing Missions, with a focus on assessing the impact on climate change and greenhouse gases, as well as impacts on the economic sector. ESA also is contributing Earth observation experts for the selection of the competition winners and the artificial-intelligence-powered EuroDataCube.

"EuroDatacube will enable the best ideas to be scaled up to a global level," said Josef Aschbacher, Director of Earth Observation Programmes at ESA. "The pandemic crisis has a worldwide impact, therefore international cooperation and sharing of data and expertise with partners like NASA and JAXA seem the most suitable approach."

JAXA is making Earth-observing data available from its satellite missions, including ALOS-2, GOSAT, GOSAT-2, GCOM-C, GCOM-W, and GPM/DPR. "JAXA welcomes the opportunity to be part of the hackathon," said JAXA Vice President Terada Koji. "I believe the trilateral cooperation among ESA, NASA, and JAXA is important to demonstrate how Earth observation can support global efforts in combating this unprecedented challenge."

Space Apps is an international hackathon that takes place in cities around the world. Since 2012, teams have engaged with NASA's free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. The COVID-19 Challenge will be the program’s first global virtual hackathon. Space Apps 2019 included more than 29,000 participants at 225 events in 71 countries, developing more than 2,000 hackathon solutions over the course of one weekend.

Pinoy developers used NASA's free and open data to solve real-world problems on Earth and space.

Many Filipinos participated in this annual hackathon since 2016. Recently, a dengue mapping forecasting system was developed by data scientists from CirroLytix using satellite and climate data with the goal of addressing the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. This web application, called Project AEDES won globally for the best use of data. "Earth observation data has the potential to be used in fighting epidemics and outbreaks threatening humanity nowadays, as well as to analyze its socio-economic impact," according to software developer Michael Lance M. Domagas, who led the Philippine hackathon in collaboration with De La Salle University, PLDT, Department of Science and Technology, United Nations Development Programme, and the U.S. embassy. The very first Philippine winner used citizen science and environmental data to develop a smartphone application informing fishermen the right time to catch fish. ISDApp is currently being incubated at Animo Labs.

Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized globally in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. The next annual Space Apps Challenge is scheduled for October 2-4. Registration opens May 12. https://covid19.spaceappschallenge.org/

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Taiwan builds an ecosystem of pandemic prevention product

When humans are faced in certain circumstances, we all adapt and change in order to survive. And speaking of adaptability, Taiwan formed an ecosystem of pandemic prevention products and related industries, aimed at offering assistance in the fight against the raging COVID-19 outbreak, the country’s trade representatives said Monday.

Taiwan has already shown the world its resilience, integration capacity and advanced medical practices. Walter Yeh, President and CEO of TAITRA, said at a recent online product launch that Taiwan has already established a well-organized deployment and pandemic prevention product ecosystem that will definitely broaden the horizon and scope of the supply chain for Taiwan's medical industry.

The one-hour launch was part of a series of events held by TAITRA to highlight the country’s strengths and to boost economic activities amid the global standstill, according to the trade promotion body.

Webinars jointly organized with the National Cheng Kung University Hospital attracted 14,000 Indian medical staff. A virtual healthcare pavilion, which consists of 42 medical, assistive devices or smart medical products from 33 Taiwan Excellence Awards winners was also in place, Yeh said.

Such measures effectively remove the boundaries of time and space and even the rules of social distancing, he noted, adding that international buyers and interested individuals can engage their desired products or Taiwan Excellence Awards winning companies with a few simple clicks or swipes.

Chern-chyi Chen, Director General of Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade, also spoke at the event. He noted that the Taiwan government has already implemented various measures to assist industries to respond to the impact. The agency, Chen said, vowed to expand advertising and promotion in international markets and to help enterprises win business opportunities during the toughest times.

The product launch included Mediland's disinfection robot, Great Group Medical's respiratory device, APEX Medical's healthcare solution, Taiwan Stanch's surgical face masks, ONYX's telehealth and smart hospital product from ONYX, vaccine and test kit from Medigen Vaccine Biologics and BluSense Diagnostics, all of which are pandemic prevention products.

Other brands present at the product launch included Radiant Innovation, Tex Year, Asiatic Fiber, Advantech, IEI Integration, Rice Ear, QS Control and Kimforest. The group presented their innovative pandemic-prevention products to the world at the online press conference, which attracted over 200 participants from Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, Korea, South Africa, Egypt, Australia, among others.