A Samsung smartphone recently arrived in our test labs with the name tag Galaxy S Advance. Labeled with the model number GT-I9070, is this the rumored Galaxy S II relative described by several reports that have been circulating since last year?
Much more famous for its printing and computing products, HP shows us its imaging skills with the t200, a fun-sized and pocket-friendly full HD digital camcorder.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 39 hours 23 min ago
Nokia's Series 40 lineup has finally reached its 1.5 billion sales record when a Brazilian lass purchased a Nokia Asha 303 from a store in Sao Paulo. Nokia has been selling Series 40 devices since 1999.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 46 hours 41 min ago
Avid YouTube video creationists and viewers should take note of the site's latest updates. Changes include a new design and features made to its Video Manager, Video Editor and Browse applications.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 46 hours 41 min ago
Aiming to further fire up smartphone usage, Globe Telecom rolled out its unlimited data plans under My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo. Smartphone enthusiasts can get an iPhone 4S from Globe at Plan 999.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 47 hours 50 min ago
Schneider Electric has been identified by an IDC reports as a market leader in the field of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM). Schneider Electric offers a suite of DCIM solutions as part of its StruxureWare for Data Centers.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
According to Rovio executives, Angry Birds will be made available for Facebook users on the 14th of February in order to capitalize further of their own and the social network's fan base.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Missed out on a Steam sale because you were nowhere near a PC or Mac to purchase the games? Valve's game distribution channel has extended to Apple iOS and Google Android, though the app is currently in closed beta.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Western Digital will showcase its upcoming My Book Thunderbolt Duo dual-drive storage system at the Macworld/iWorld show.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Pocketnow had an early hands-on with a non-final build of HTC Sense 4.0, which may be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
RealNetworks have announced their agreement with Intel to sell a significant number of its patents and its next-generation video CODEC software to the chipmaker for a purchase price of US$120 million.
Previously codenamed Elmcrest, the Intel SSD 510 Series comes after the X25-M G2 and precedes the 25nm-based SSD 320 Series. The 510 Series features a Marvell 6Gbps controller and is as fast as some SSD models that make use of SandForce controllers.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Symantec has warned the public about the dangers of spams that have been circulating the Internet in the wake of iPad 3 rumors. Symantec provides tips on how to turn down these spams.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
In a recent interview with PC World, Lytro's Executive Charles Chi discusses the future of his innovative camera and hints at possible avenues of collaboration.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Gigabyte rolls out the latest GV-R797D5-3GD-B and GV-R797OC-3GD graphics cards which are both built on the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics processor.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Picking up from where it left off in 2011, smartphone usage will increase in the Philippines this 2012, according to Smart Communications. The telco giant also sees 2012 timely for LTE-ready devices.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
An engineered system of hardware and software frameworks, the Oracle Big Data Appliance is designed to help customers derive maximum business value from Big Data in their enterprise infrastructure.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
KINGMAX pushes the memory speed race forward with the announcement of their new quad-channel DDR3 memory modules, which have frequencies of up to 2200MHz.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
Thanks to PocketDroid and it168.com, more details on upcoming Sony Tapioca and Nypon have been leaked.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
The specifications of NVIDIA GK104 GPU has been revealed and the GPU is based on NVIDIA's next-generation 28nm Kepler architecture. Kepler was first announced at the GPU Technology Conference in September 2010 and was touted as the worthy successor to Fermi.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 39 hours 23 min ago
Nokia's Series 40 lineup has finally reached its 1.5 billion sales record when a Brazilian lass purchased a Nokia Asha 303 from a store in Sao Paulo. Nokia has been selling Series 40 devices since 1999.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 46 hours 41 min ago
Avid YouTube video creationists and viewers should take note of the site's latest updates. Changes include a new design and features made to its Video Manager, Video Editor and Browse applications.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 46 hours 41 min ago
Aiming to further fire up smartphone usage, Globe Telecom rolled out its unlimited data plans under My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo. Smartphone enthusiasts can get an iPhone 4S from Globe at Plan 999.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 47 hours 50 min ago
Schneider Electric has been identified by an IDC reports as a market leader in the field of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM). Schneider Electric offers a suite of DCIM solutions as part of its StruxureWare for Data Centers.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
According to Rovio executives, Angry Birds will be made available for Facebook users on the 14th of February in order to capitalize further of their own and the social network's fan base.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Missed out on a Steam sale because you were nowhere near a PC or Mac to purchase the games? Valve's game distribution channel has extended to Apple iOS and Google Android, though the app is currently in closed beta.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Western Digital will showcase its upcoming My Book Thunderbolt Duo dual-drive storage system at the Macworld/iWorld show.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Pocketnow had an early hands-on with a non-final build of HTC Sense 4.0, which may be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
RealNetworks have announced their agreement with Intel to sell a significant number of its patents and its next-generation video CODEC software to the chipmaker for a purchase price of US$120 million.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Symantec has warned the public about the dangers of spams that have been circulating the Internet in the wake of iPad 3 rumors. Symantec provides tips on how to turn down these spams.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
In a recent interview with PC World, Lytro's Executive Charles Chi discusses the future of his innovative camera and hints at possible avenues of collaboration.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Gigabyte rolls out the latest GV-R797D5-3GD-B and GV-R797OC-3GD graphics cards which are both built on the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics processor.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Picking up from where it left off in 2011, smartphone usage will increase in the Philippines this 2012, according to Smart Communications. The telco giant also sees 2012 timely for LTE-ready devices.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
An engineered system of hardware and software frameworks, the Oracle Big Data Appliance is designed to help customers derive maximum business value from Big Data in their enterprise infrastructure.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
KINGMAX pushes the memory speed race forward with the announcement of their new quad-channel DDR3 memory modules, which have frequencies of up to 2200MHz.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
Thanks to PocketDroid and it168.com, more details on upcoming Sony Tapioca and Nypon have been leaked.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
The specifications of NVIDIA GK104 GPU has been revealed and the GPU is based on NVIDIA's next-generation 28nm Kepler architecture. Kepler was first announced at the GPU Technology Conference in September 2010 and was touted as the worthy successor to Fermi.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
PocketNow got some juicy info on LG's upcoming flagship model. Currently known as the LG X3, the Android 4.0 smartphone will be powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 quad-core processor, with a 4.7-inch 720p display on top of it.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
Whether prepaid or postpaid, BlackBerry users on Globe can now opt to activate only their BlackBerry Messenger service with the new BlackBerry Chat service.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
Information obtained by 9to5Mac from a source at Foxconn in China indicated that the next iPhone is ready for production and may be slated for a summer launch.
A Samsung smartphone recently arrived in our test labs with the name tag Galaxy S Advance. Labeled with the model number GT-I9070, is this the rumored Galaxy S II relative described by several reports that have been circulating since last year?
Much more famous for its printing and computing products, HP shows us its imaging skills with the t200, a fun-sized and pocket-friendly full HD digital camcorder.
Previously codenamed Elmcrest, the Intel SSD 510 Series comes after the X25-M G2 and precedes the 25nm-based SSD 320 Series. The 510 Series features a Marvell 6Gbps controller and is as fast as some SSD models that make use of SandForce controllers.
We take an in-depth listen to the Ultimate Ears 700, a pair of in-ear monitor headphones from longtime computer peripherals maker Logitech, to find out why it is the "#1 choice of the world's top touring musicians."
Another affordable, consumer-oriented NAS solution made a visit to HardwareZone's testing grounds. Putting the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home to the test with our upgraded network setup, we find out how it fares against the WD My Book Live 2TB which we previously tried out.
Welcoming the year of the Water Dragon with a bang, RedDot Philippines gathered users of the GE X500 in Manila's Chinatown for a unique photowalk contest amid the Lunar New Year festivities. HardwareZone was there to join in on the fun.
The Dell XPS 13 made a special appearance in the labs of HardwareZone today thanks to Dell, and we managed to get a brief hands-on with a pre-production unit that is very close to the retail version. First impressions count, and we must say we're fairly impressed with it. Read to find out more.
Multitaskers enjoy having a widescreen display for their computers but the Envision P971wL adds a twist to the benefit of a larger desktop space by allowing users to segregate said space. This monitor will also make sure users will remain motivated in their task through a unique Smile Reminder feature.
With its "just right" size and weight, DLNA certification, plus a set of exclusive file-sharing applications, LG's Optimus Hub makes a compelling case to be the center of your digital lifestyle. We go hands-on to see if it is up to the task.
There are certain responsibilities and expectations that a poster-child of a new product category must live up to. One such example is the Core i7 processor equipped, 13-inch ASUS Zenbook UX31 for Ultrabooks. It's got the looks and build, but does it live up to expectations? We find out.
Intel has started shipping its third generation of Atom chips, also known by its codename Cedar Trail-M. ASUS provides a taste of Cedar Trail-M's performance with the Eee PC X101CH, a netbook powered by an Atom N2600 processor.
In the adverts, the AW100 says "I am an adventurer." Built to withstand depths of up to (or down to) 10m, resistant to shock from heights up to 1.5m and able to withstand temperatures down to -10°C, the AW100 is one of those rugged cameras you can take with you anywhere. More hands-on details after the jump.
Let's face it. Despite all the advances in built-in audio for our mobile devices, it's just not enough sometimes, so it's always a good idea to have a set of portable speakers handy. We take a look at some just-released models.
Overloaded with CES 2012 news? Fret not, here's a curated list of prominent announcements and our impressions of technologies that made the headlines at this biggest consumer technology show on Earth. If you only have time for one CES-related article, this is it.
At CES 2012, Microsoft expressed their full commitment of a no compromise user experience across any type of device with the Metro UI being key across desktops, notebooks, tablets, phones and not to forget, the TV via the Xbox. We round-up all you need to know of this progression from Microsoft and its partners.
Intel is ushering a new era of computing with significant announcements at CES 2012 with the announcement of the new Intel Atom Z2460 mobile processor as well as future plans to deliver a more compelling experience for Ultrabooks.
Smartphone and tablet enthusiasts will recognize Qualcomm as the company behind the mobile processors of these devices. But is that all there is to the company that just launched its latest Snapdragon S4 series of system-on-chip (SoC) processors? Here's a round-up of the interesting technology showcased by the San Diego company, at CES 2012.
We managed to get some alone time with the new Canon PowerShot G1 X digital camera at the Canon's CES booth. Here are our first impressions of this highly talked about prosumer digital camera.
NVIDIA primes Tegra 3 as the enabler for tablets in 2012 and shows us examples of how consumer expectations and demands of a tablet have evolved. Plus find out what the tiny Tegra SoCs are doing in super cars.
Sigma announced the Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM, the world’s first 180mm macro lens that offers a magnification ratio of 1:1 and a large maximum aperture of F2.8. We managed to snatch the lens from their booth at CES for a brief test.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Media streaming is considerably one of the core features in computing, consumer electronics, and mobile platforms. But what are some of the factors that brought about the status that media streaming enjoys today? This blog sheds some light on the causes and effects of the success of media streaming.
It's that time of the year folks when gifts abound and temptations tease us of our hard-earned 13th-month pay and Christmas bonuses. Whether you're a gamer, a PC enthusiast, or a garden variety gadget lover, this year's holiday season is just around the corner and its intent to empty your pockets!
There was a time that when it came to cellphones, smaller meant better. Now it seems that the opposite is true. The question is “how big?” Apple has shown that the complete mobile experience should be spread out to multiple devices. Samsung on the other hand, has the opposite idea. Enter the Galaxy Note.
After successfully staging night races in Cebu, Dagupan, and Davao, Energizer Philippines, in partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation, kicked off the first Energizer Night Race in Metro Manila last Saturday. Beneficiaries of the advocacy run received hearing aids and Energizer Zero-Mercury hearing aid batteries, promoting Energizer’s global campaign “Positive Energy”.
Last October, a focus-free camera was announced for pre-order. About a week earlier, Adobe announced an upcoming tool that promises to un-blur out-of-focus shots. What's going on here? We throw out a few thoughts to ponder about what the future holds for digital photography.
We all know that games and simulations are employed in the army to train soldiers but who would have thought that games could also help scientists. A puzzle game named Foldit is helping scientists unravel the mysteries of proteins with assistance from a community of gamers all over the world.
Voice-controlled computers have been stuff of science fiction novels and movies for almost as long as science fiction has existed. Since then we have slowly turned fiction into fact. The Siri voice control feature on Apple's new iPhone 4S is looking to be the closest we have come to achieving that dream.
Just when we thought that the incursion of super-fast SSDs and large-capacity HDDs helped in making storage-related decisions easier, it might be a different case for those who are unaware of the current trends that are taking place in these two storage standards. Let this blog serve as a guide.
It's already a given that we, Filipinos, love the Internet and online social networking. Yet somehow, mobile data and SNS access are still not that popular around these parts at this time. Will recent announcements from our leading telcos change things soon? We should hope so.
It used to be that the Last Mile dictates the final leg of communications between the service provider and the consumer. What about the Last Stretch?
At first, there were two. Now, there are four! NVIDIA takes a brave leap ahead with the quad-core Tegra 3 (also known as Kal-El) mobile processor for tablets and smartphones. Will this technology follow through with its promises? If Tegra 2 is any indication, NVIDIA might just be giving birth to a new cash-cow.
For the past couple of years, technology companies have been hard at work building "ecosystems." Big names like Apple and Google have come out with cloud-based solutions for their customers to easily sync the data on their different devices. The next step it appears, is to create a unified OS for all those devices.
Today’s blogger shares with you his weekend (mis)adventure with two NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT graphics cards – one is working fine, the other one is defective. Will they blend in an SLI setup? Read on the article, check out his findings, and find out if this one will work for you.
Intel Philippines recently announced the winners of its just-concluded short filmmaking competition, dubbed as the Intel Digital Showdown. Celebrating local talent in the field of filmmaking, the contest revealed some pleasantly impressive works. We share the best three in this week's blog.
