Thursday, October 15, 2009
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I just recently received an SMS Advisory from Globe advertising their latest offering - the Globe Super DUO.How does it works? Basically, it allows SuperDUO subscribers to avail of unlimited calls to Globe and Touch Mobile Subscribers.How much does it cost? On Top of the DUO Subscription (which is...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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Register.Promote.Take Action.http://www.blogactionday.org/Pass the Message PeopleBlog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day. Our aim is to raise awareness and trigger a global discussion.Our GoalFirst and last, the purpose of Blog Action Day is to create a discussion. We ask...
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This is a first! And Finland is getting it started.From TechcrunchStarting July 2010, every person in Finland will have the right to a one-megabit broadband connection as an intermediate step, says the Ministry of Transport and Communications. By the end of 2015, the legal right will be extended to an impressive 100 Mb broadband connection for everyone....
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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Google is indeed pushing the envelope. Online Collaboration has never been this exciting.Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. A wave can be both a conversation and a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.What is a wave?A wave is equal...
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WOOT WOOT!I remember my childhood....hahahaha...Excitem...
Monday, October 12, 2009
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Do you have an Acer?Acer is recalling some of their units due to overheating issue.[Read Mo...
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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I want this oneFrom the-gadgeteer.comThere are 5 total in the Device Line, which also includes Grimlock, the robot T-Rex who now changes into a laser mouse ($59.99), and perhaps the most impressive is Blaster, whose updated alternate form is a mini-laptop that is actually a USB hub ($59.99)! All are available for preorder from BigBadToyStore, ToyWiz...
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From EngadgetI can't take my eyes off N97 lately. I am still into keypad and N97 is definitely a head-turner.But beware of the snap, you may find the clam-shell built a little bit too lousy/clumsy and noisy that it makes you worried that it might be a defect.If you live in Singapore (or if you have buddies around there), take the opportunity to get...
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I definitely agree with some of the insights around the web lately. With the advent of netbooks, and the success stories, it wouldn't take a microbiologist to understand the correlation between rise in Netbooks' sales and laptop's revenue decline.According to DisplaySearch, the decline in mobile PC...
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From CNETI have recently been introduced to Dell's wireless charging capability and now mobile phones are into it also. And actually, they are the ones who are most likely to adapt the technology first.[Photo courtesy of Cellfanatic]The Powermat is a one-pad, one-plug system (pictured above right) that charges all your gadgets in one place without...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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When Steve Jobs released iPhone on June 2007, the touch screen phone market went into a frenzy. TIME Magazine hailed it as the 'Invention of the Year' in 2007. The success went on. The 3G Version has been released in 2008.Powered by its own Operating System (iPhone OS), it is built based on the Mac...
Friday, October 9, 2009
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In a surprising survey, Smarty Pants unveiled the top 20 favorite lists of children for 2009 and guess who topped the list.We have yet to see the statistics here in the Philippines because we know Wii is not as popular as those who are in the US.Kids may gobble up junk food, but it seems they love playing with Nintendo devices even more. Out of the...
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I cannot wait for the two races left in the F1 competition - Brazil and Abu Dhabi.The latter being the newest track makes this season truly a season of breakthroughs and changes.Since Michael Schumacher left the competition, it seems like Formula 1 has become a battle of pace and technology. The glory days of aggressive driving and fearless overtaking...
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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They call it as 'gadget with an identity crisis' - CNET spotted Sharp's new eye-candy and I am not really sure if this will really hit the shelves.It is called "NetWalker" - a part Netbook and a part ultramobile PC. It basically adds up to the hundreds of gadget trying to fit in the smallest of smallest of the smallest category.On its arsenal is a...
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I am using Windows Mobile 6.0 and IE just makes my life more difficult.Apparently, the new interface of Internet Explorer for Windows Mobile Smart phones will address the old IE's lack of features and slowness.Note, however, the IE 6 is available for Windows Mobile 6.5Press Release: [Read More]Internet Explorer Mobile 6 clearly improves on previous...
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READ MORE: Print ADPress Release:MANILA, Philippines - Sun Cellular offers its subscribers a breath of fresh air as it unveils the newest star to join the Sun family: Judy Ann Santos. Both versatile, practical, flexible and innovative, Sun and Judy Ann make the perfect partnership. At 31, Judy Ann...
Saturday, October 3, 2009
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[1] Our wireless Linksys compact router used to operate with no security encryption. I knew nobody is trying to steal my internet connection. But later on, I have observed that my internet connection is getting a bit slower. And if I run the connection on a single PC, bypassing the network, it is perfectly...
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Came across a recent article on the web about Dell Latitude Z. And curiosity starts now. But of course, I have to see it, feel it and touch it personally. Will do a research on its advent here in the Philippines.The system works a lot like your electric toothbrush. A special dock (available as a $200 option) has a coil of wire inside that matches...
Monday, September 28, 2009
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Updates on Ondoy:1. Policemen are needed in Provident Village in Marikina right now. Robbers are taking the opportunity to rob abandoned houses.2. Arroyo opens 'Palace' for the relief operations.3. As of this writing, death toll now rises to 140.4. Looking for your loved ones. Click here [updated directory]....
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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We have seen the devastating effect of the typhoon Ondoy. For two-days, we are witness to the raging winds and tremendous rainfall that wreak havoc to Metro Manila. The East side were the hardest hit.Electricity are down, lines of communications falter, water supply are scarce and floods engulfed the...
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Also known as Idou, Sony Ericsson made a camera that is supposed to fight in the iPhone arena.With an enormous screen, tap technology, and an improved user-interface, Satio is indeed an eye-candy and the sleek design just edges out Omnia.new SEimageEmbed( "gallery", "satio", 320, 175, false, true ).embed();Watch...
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Are you writing your holiday wish list already?I have came across D5000 lately, but since my budget is relatively low, I am gearing up for a least expensive DSLR but with a good personality.Nikon gives us their latest entry-level compact DSLR. I kept thinking whether I will buy D60, but my online buddies are telling me to try the D3000 instead. Trying...
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It has been more than three months since my last post here. I have a new job and I became very busy recently.And I miss writing once again, that's why I am resurrecting Cybernation Philippines.And in what I call tragic timing, Cybernation's resurrection was met by a tragedy. Let us offer all our prayers...
Saturday, June 6, 2009
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I am still researching about the Project Natal. Seems like the trailer is a bit overwhelming and unbelievable. Anyway, if this is true, this is going to change gaming world big ti...
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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News Feed from InquirerSmart Communications Inc. is preparing for the nationwide rollout of a faster 3G Technology - that means better speed.Dubbed as 'HSPA850', a type of high-speed packet access (HSPA) technology under the 3.5G platform, the new platform is capable of speed as fast 14 megabits per...
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Got a chance to get a peek on the newest entry-level SLR from Nikon. Hailed as the succesor of Nikon D60, the D5000 has 12.3 MP on its arsenal, CMOS sensor instead of CCD (more of sensor info here), expanded ISO range, 11-point auto-focus (AF) range (compared to D60's 3-point). And lastly, the swivel,...
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The Netbook fever continues. Today's feature is the Slim Notebook from MSI. Looks like a Macbook Air, isn't it?Powered by Intel Atom, with a bigger screen and keyboa...
Friday, May 8, 2009
Hot Item: The Upcoming HTC SNAP

I think I finally found my future Smartphone. Equipped with Windows Mobile, 2 MP Camera, 3G/HSDPA/EDGE/WLAN capability, I saw myself in this new HTC series. Operating systemMicrosoft Smartphone OSPhone typeCandy barDimensions (W x D x H)116.5 x 61.5 x 12 mmWeight120gExpansion slot(s)microSDHC, TransFlash / microSDConnectivityGSM frequency bandsQuadbandNetwork...
Sunday, May 3, 2009
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I certainly agree with Manny, the entire country is in a standstill during his fight.Manny Pacquiao is now considered a national hero. Although, I still have second-thoughts with him being branded as a hero. I prefer to call him an 'inspiration'.Manny has this cordial aura whenever he comes out of the locker room towards the boxing ring. The smile...
Saturday, May 2, 2009
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Photos courtesy of ESPN and Getty ImagesThe People's Champ Manny Pacquiao defeated Ricky Hatton in a crushing two rounds.Ruthless.Congatulations Manny! Proud to be Pinoy!"You are going to be the greatest fighter that ever lived," Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank said to Pacquiao in the ring after the fig...
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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It is believed that by 2011, the automobile industry is about to be dominated by either 'hybrid' cars or 'battery/electricity' powered cars. It may be a premature statement, but with the growing popularity of hybrid cars, as bolstered by the green movement, there is no doubt that the trend could be seen in the next two or three years.Toyota Prius...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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Sky Cable seems to be on a roll. After the 12 Mbps marketing-hype, the leading cable company in the Philippines is once again trying to make the first attempt in HD world.Sky Cable recently entered the HD technology. The company launched two High-Definition programs in Cable TV that is set to deliver...
Monday, April 27, 2009
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Microsoft is set to release the much-awaited Windows 7 next week. The newest OS of Microsoft is just a 'release candidate' version specifically deployed for developers.The final commercial version is expected to be unveiled early July.Just one question: Is there a Windows...
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I came across this post from Yahoo! I think we should take Swine Flu seriously.How ready is the U.S. - and the world - to respond to a flu pandemic?In some ways, the world is better prepared for a flu pandemic today than it has ever been. Thanks to concerns over H5N1 avian flu, the WHO, the U.S. and...
Sunday, April 26, 2009
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Seems like the dreaded Conficker is getting a lot of buzz lately and the virus is believed to be spreading already.Some 3.5 million units are affected worldwide. Conficker has intelligently evaded detection tools. Reports are in, the Conficker virus is about to broadcast SPAM.Get on your feet. Time...
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Social Networking sites are getting popular nowadays. Twitter is making a wave. And other networking sites are falling.Remember Friendster? It went on as the most popular SN sites in the early 2000s, then came MySpace which is currently undergoing management troubles. We came across Hi5 but it didn't...
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Nokia is loosing its grip in the European market.The S. Korean firm triumphed in getting the lead in the Europe mobile phone market according to GfK Market Research. Samsung topped the list in countries such as Britain, Belgium, Italy and France, with Samsung F480 as the frontrunner.Perhaps, what could...
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Apple apologized for the 'baby shaker' application that drew outrage among users worldwide."This application was deeply offensive and should not have been approved for distribution on the App Store,"The application allows the user to shake his/her iPhone to make a baby stop crying.Meanwhile, the almighty...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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And they might even abandon their bid to win this year's championship.With three consecutive loss, Ferrari scored nothing so far, their worst performance since 1981.Even the McLaren team is faltering. But at least they have scored 8 points so far. Ferrari may abandon development of their current car if their performance in Spain GP do not improve...
Monday, April 20, 2009
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After IBM dropped its bid to buy the looming Sun Microsystems, Oracle, leading database software maker showed interest to Sun Microsystems - creator of the mobile and web applications Java. Hmmm, everybody is buying now.Sun, which invented the Java programming language used to develop applications...
Saturday, April 18, 2009
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In an effort to curb the impending doom of digital disaster, the United States government finally resolves to hire the hackers.True to the testament "If you can't beat them, join/hire them", the US government has yet to reveal it's greatest weapon against the cyber-crime perpetrators - the hacker's...