Saturday, January 12, 2013
TIME 8:44 AM
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Wow! It's been a while. Still a part of me is a die-hard geek and tech blogging has formed a lifestyle on me way way back five years ago. Blogging gadgets and technologies has been one of my favorites before and thanks to my over-demanding job and hectic personal life, I missed blogging so much that the moment I saw my blog again, I had rekindled the flame of writing once more. Mainly the reason why I wanted to re-born Cybernation is because I wanted to continue what I started, especially the vision that I wanted. I think this is the perfect time to re-think about reviving the efforts as the surge and advent of new and breathtaking gadgets are just overwhelming. The coming out of new breakthroughs and specs were almost every quarter and the consumer is demanding more from this trailblazers.

Every month we see new ways to explore the world and technology is becoming more important in the daily lives of people.

CES 2013 has just been concluded and now tech junkies are talking and gushing about the newest gadgets that are going to hit the store this coming months. CES is like the nirvana of tech enthusiasts. This is where every tech companies are going to outshine one another with their latest innovations and out of this world inventions.

Here's some of the highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas:

1. The Samsung Flexible Display. Is it too-much or just exactly what we are waiting for?

Well, the display is kind of confusing first, like who wants to have a flexible display? The images are just intriguing and one would suspect that this just another marketing ploy and eventually would find it a hoax. But no worries, don't expect too much. It turns out that this thing is just shown as a prototype and is not poised to steer the market into another direction once again. As per TheVerge, the prototype isn't truly a phone and it lacks phone features such as radio, operating system, camera, etc. It is considered more as a photo album. Bleh


Instead, in its current form, the prototype is more like a touch-capable digital picture frame that uses a low-power processor to cycle through images of a mocked-up UI. The phone certainly feels like a prototype: it's poorly made of plastic, and it felt completely hollow within. We're skeptical of the utility of a flexible display on a phone, but it certainly makes for a cool tech demo.




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Monday, August 29, 2011
TIME 2:55 AM
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There, Google said it, the number 1 social networking site has ammassed a total of almost 1 Trillion visitors last June 2011. What an impression!?



According to the Google data, Facebook had about 870 million unique visitors in June. Facebook has said it has more than 750 million users. The website Techland guessed that the disparity between the two numbers is likely due to visitors to Facebook who don't have, or weren't logged into, Facebook user accounts -- sounds like a good guess.
Yahoo! is at a distant third with an overall hits of almost 80 Billion (wow) and almost 600 Million (unique visitors).

What about Bing?

Bing is at 11th place with 230 Million unique visitors and 9.6 Billion Page Views

Via http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/08/facebook-1-trillion-hits-google.html
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
TIME 9:13 AM
More reasons to fall in love with Harry Potter - - The Pottermore revealed

Just recently, J.K. Rowling, author of the epic book saga Harry Potter unveiled the latest community of avid Harry Potter followers - call it Pottermore.

Speculations about the site has been hovering worldwide and anticipations are growing exponentially, as the epic finale also draws it's final curtain. The last of the seven part series is expected to be another blockbuster hit.

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TIME 7:55 AM
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Monster And Facebook Let Job Seekers Be Known
Via http://www.allfacebook.com/monster-and-facebook-let-job-seekers-be-known-2011-06



Facebook users who are job hunting might want to let themselves be known via BeKnown, a professional networking app for Facebook developed by Monster Worldwide and released today. 
BeKnown is available in 19 languages at launch, and it lets users: create professional networks in a Monster environment without leaving Facebook; use the Monster-developed social referral program to share specific jobs through their BeKnown networks; invite contacts from other social networks; separate social activity from work-related activity; determine whether BeKnown contacts are connected with companies or job opportunities; and connect to Monster’s job search tools and their Monster profiles directly via the app.
Companies using BeKnown can: mine Facebook’s approximately 700 million users; create visible recruitment campaigns; extend their job-posting reach; expand engagement opportunities with passive job-seekers; and create recruiter and employee networks. Monster Worldwide Global Chief information Officer and Head of Product Darko Dejanovic said: BeKnown answers the need and challenge in the marketplace for people to build their professional networks on Facebook, while keeping personal and work-related contacts and content completely separate. An estimated 700 million people globally live their lives through Facebook, and 97 percent of the Fortune 500 companies turn to Monster to find talent. BeKnown now gives people and companies the ability to utilize that vast network for professional gain by tapping into the power of Monster and Facebook.
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Sal Iannuzzi added: BeKnown is another extension of our commitment to meet the evolving needs of job seekers and employers by adding professional networking to their online recruitment, job search, and career management tool kit. Whether it’s through mobile apps, Career Ad Network, or the world’s largest social network, our mission is to connect people and job opportunities through any and all methods that produce meaningful results.
Job seekers: Do you feel comfortable using Facebook as part of your search?
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
TIME 6:08 PM
Nokia Updates - MeeGo's First and Last Appearance and Patent Wars

Sometime around June, Nokia won a patent case against Apple.

Nokia published on their June 14 report some relevant details of their victory against the disputed patent case. Ideally this victory could give Nokia and added revenue but considering Nokia's investment on research, this could well be just a balancing item in their portfolio.

"We are very pleased to have Apple join the growing number of Nokia licensees," said Stephen Elop, president and chief executive officer of Nokia. "This settlement demonstrates Nokia's industry leading patent portfolio and enables us to focus on further licensing opportunities in the mobile communications market."

"The financial structure of the agreement consists of a one-time payment payable by Apple and on-going royalties to be paid by Apple to Nokia for the term of the agreement. The specific terms of the contract are confidential."

Could it be Nokia's strategy to go on after several smartphone makers and make bucks out of licensing agreements?

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Just recently the largest cellphone maker introduced the first Windows-Based
smartphone in an attempt to shake things up and halt the impending dominance of giant
players like Android, Samsung and iPhone.
Beating the Android first? And Why Windows?

Well, we heard Nokia's (through Nokia CEO Stephen Elop) blunt statement saying its ultimate priority is to beat Android. Further he added that Nokia's rationale behind Windows-adaptation is that the Microsoft platform has a better way to compete with Google's Android and Apple's iOS.

Why not MeeGo or Android? For MeeGo, ideally it would require Nokia a considerable amount of investment to develop the platform. It has yet to grow and needs further enhancement. While choosing Android could possibly make Nokia 'another Android phone' out there and will eventually lose it's identity.

And the fact that Elop is a former Microsoft employee so the arrangements wouldn't be that arduous at all.

In my opinion, Nokia must take this leap as an advantage and listen to the needs of the market. Windows OS is still the largest OS worldwide (although their dominant status could be diminished in some time). Nokia and Microsoft are two giant forces and they must be think revolutionary this time. Better UI, Better Synchronization Features, that's what we need.

The Future of MeeGo, looks cool but Nokia says 'NO'

It was codenamed 'Sea Ray', but the promising Nokia N9 (that runs on a MeeGo platform) has been short lived. Elop recently announced that even if N9 will succeed, MeeGo will not be used anymore. It may be a disappointing news as we are interested to see Nokia back on the smartphone arena. After all, N9 appears to be an impressive device - running on MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, Amoled Capacitive TS...

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TIME 6:53 AM
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What a way to hear how two of the most powerful personality in the Philippines meddle with each other - through the popular social media platform - Twitter.


Dubbed as an 'online catfight', Aquino's staunch ally House Deputy Minority leader Milagros Magsaysay and President Noynoy Aquino's spokeperson Abigail Valte responded to each other's remarks defending their superiors.


Here's a snapshot of what happened with their online debate. Who says Twitter is boring?


Tweet of @mitosmagsaysay “After one year in office, we are being run on auto pilot. Question is who is at the controls?”


Tweet of @Abi_Valte “Can’t be blaming others (for) your incompetence forever. Time to own up (to your) shortcomings. Act positively on (them), and move on,”


Pnoy's spokesperson added.


Tweet of @Abi_valte We failed to build on their gains? Please let us know who 'gained' in those 9 years other than yourself and your favored few.


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The Twitter war apparently erupted upon Gloria Arroyo's barrage of disappointment towards Pnoy's lack of competence leading to economic downturns. Speaking in public while suffering on a 'pinched nerve' and looking awkwardly funny with a neck brace on TV, Arroyo remarked how the current administration has failed to continue the momentum of her supposed economic gains left when she turned-over the government to her successor. The cold, stormy Friday turned out to be a heated avenue of verbal melee.


Tweet of @mitosmagsaysay: "They had one year to prepare , what happened? Pnoy didn't attend d Nat Disaster Council mtg again. Maybe, he just isn't interested ."


Tweet of @Abi_Valte: "Nothing left at home:did you know that there was no flood control program in place?MMDA Chairman Tolentino looked for it everywhere!"


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However, a sigh of relief was felt as soon as Abigail Valte remarked that it was just a casual discussion


Tweet of @Abi_Valte  "  no catfight here, just a discussion. We're ladies, after all :-)"


The online catfight lasted for almost two hours, but it ended with a sweet tweet from both ladies.


Tweet of @Abi_Valte " agree on that point. Hala you are at the airport maam? Travel safely po!"


Tweet of @mitosmagsaysay " Thanks.. Until next time."


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Good job ladies!



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Friday, June 24, 2011
TIME 7:30 AM
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After visiting a Taichung beef noodle restaurant in July 2008, Liu wrote in her article that the noodle she ate 'was too salty' and 'the place was unsanitary because there were cockroaches' and that the owner was a “bully” because he let customers park their cars haphazardly.


These remarks led to her demise as she was sentenced to 30-days in jail and a fine worth $6665. The judge ruled out that she shouldn't have made the conclusion that the noodle was too salty because she only had one dish on her only visit.


"Huang Cheng-lee (黃呈利), a lawyer in Taichung, said that bloggers who post food reviews should remember to be truthful in their commentary and supplement their comments with photographs to protect themselves."


Photo courtesy of  http://www.flickr.com/photos/paintingsky/


This may provide all bloggers a lesson to be careful and objective in all their reviews, but this incident also pose a certain risk towards the blogger community. I am afraid that this is the start of the forthcoming intimidation and the increasing hostility towards the blogging community.


Restaurants and food entrepreneurs must not fear nor intimidate bloggers or journalists. I don't think a single review will ultimately affect the entire business in the long run.


Via http://www.boingboing.net/2011/06/23/taiwan-blogger-fined.html
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
TIME 10:32 PM
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They say it's for the Modern Minimalists.

Muji Store opens it's first branch in the Philippines through Tantoco's Rustans and it will be housed right above GAP store in Bonifacio High Street (in front of Fully Booked)

So for all those people who has an eye for organization, Muji is your mecca. Notebooks, Pens, Organizers, Storage, Boxes they got it all here.

“One of Muji’s core principles is to strike a balance between quality and price so the range will definitely be reasonable. We carry a lot of items below P100 but also have more expensive items like the furniture.” - Missy Padilla - Merchandizing Manager


Will visit the store soon. Photos to follow...If they'll allow :)
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TIME 10:20 PM
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As the Formula 1 2010 season nears its end, we will be witnessing two new circuits before we finally know who'll be the World Champion for this year.

F1 gave Korea GP the green light and it's gonna be exciting. After months of waiting and speculations that this circuit will not be completed as expected, race organizers welcomed the FIA's approval and it will be the host of this week's exciting race.

But it looks like not much publicity has been elicited to hype Formula fans to flock into this inaugural circuit. Read More

But the circuit looks very cool



The Yeongam Circuit has only been approved last week and this could be the reason why not so many people know that the next race will be in South Korea.

Hamilton sets fastest pace in first practice.


But I still have high hopes for Fernando Alonso as I am a big Ferrari fan. But Webber has an outstanding car, despite Ferrari's reliability prowess, speed is going to be a major factor in winning this season.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
TIME 4:56 AM
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And yes we welcome new technology. I just came across this recent article about Liberty's entrance to the wireless competition.

What is Wimax?

WiMAX is an IP based telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes from fixed point to multi point links to portable to fully mobile internet access.

Unlike WiFi which relies on unlicensed spectrum, WiMAX requires a specific frequency. (1)




LIBERTY Telecom Holdings Inc. may soon slug it out with the major rivals as it is expected to commercially launch its WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) service. This as the company will soon ends its two-month free trial service offer to select clients..

Liberty currently offers WiMAX in selected areas in Metro Manila. Those from Mandaluyong, San Juan, Makati and Quezon City and those availed of the trial service reportedly enjoys faster wireless transmission of data and mobile communications compared to fixed DSL (digital subscriber line)or  3G (third generation) connectivity.

Liberty, which once offered traditional telecom services, will now focus on Internet broadband and WiMAX to bring the company back to profitability. It expects the two services would account for more than 90 percent of its projected sales and subscriber base.

WiMAX is a telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint links to portable and fully mobile internet access. The technology is said to provide the last mile connectivity. The resulting competition may bring lower pricing for both home and business customers or bring broadband access to places where it has been economically unavailable.

Liberty wants to be a major player in the wireless broadband sector and may likely succeed in its objective despite stiff competition. Anastacio Martirez, former chief mobile head and head of consumer business at Smart Communications Inc. and former chief executive officer for the Jakarta-based PT Smart Telecom, joined Liberty on February 4, 2009.

“Looking at the enormous potential and the opportunities that the wireless broadband sector in the Philippines has to offer, I am extremely excited and hope to play an instrumental role in establishing Liberty Telecoms as a strong player in the Philippine telecom industry,” Martirez said last year.

When sought for comment, Martirez did not want to provide details on Liberty’s ongoing WiMAX trial service and impending commercial launch. But the National Telecommunications Commission already approved Liberty’s request to test WiMAX.

Sources said Liberty will be offering cheap subscription rates for WiMAX service to entice the public to shift to the company. The rates may be offered for as low as P250 a month.

Carriers are unfazed by the entry of Liberty, saying it has no network to speak of amid the financial backing of food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Qatar Telecom (QTel), Qatar ’s dominant telephone service provider.

SMC has formalized its entry in the telecommunications industry by acquiring 32.7 percent of Liberty for P1.88 billion. Its wholly owned unit Vega Telecom Inc. has acquired 597.111 million shares of Liberty for P3.25 each. The purchase was done via a series of block sales at the bourse.

Liberty claims that its capability to take advantage of the promising WiMAX technology will put the company to at least at par with the other phone firms in the country.

Among the carriers, Globe Telecom was the first to deploy WiMAX as a cost efficient alternative to cable and digital subscriber line in bringing wireless broadband access to the public.

“Yes, Liberty has the frequencies but it is just starting to build its network. Whereas existing carriers already have the network, the frequencies, and subscribers,” said a telco official.

Another source said carriers offering WiMAX or those planning to now scramble for wireless broadband frequencies to offer WiMAX service. Since no new frequencies have been recently allocated by the National Telecommunications Commission some carriers resort to buying other small phone firms which had been awarded precious frequencies even before demand for the service surge.

Liberty has 40 megahertz (Mhz) in the 2.5 gigahertz (Ghz) to 2.7 GHz spectrum and nearly 100Mhz situated in the 700MHz frequency bandwidth. It informed the stock exchange last year that capital spending budget for the next 10 years is estimated to reach P7.15 billion. Of which, P5.11 billion will sourced internally and the remaining from new investors.

Rival Smart Communications Inc. also obtained a 20Mhz in the 2.5GHz to 2.7GHz spectrum to rollout WiMAX services.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. president Napoleon Nazareno has said the dominant carrier welcomes competition.

Nazareno said the more players there are in the market, the more choices there would be for consumers. “We welcome competition. We are focus on what we are doing given the innovations we have put in place and those that will be put in place.”

For listed firm Digital Telecommunications president James Go said last year that nothing beats the original. “Remember, we started it all. Others just followed. We still have an edge and we will make sure that we will be ahead of the others.”(2)

Sources: (1) http://jellyfishcoolman.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/wimax-the-spectrum-wars/ (2)http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/21133-liberty-may-soon-launch-wimax.html
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
TIME 12:02 AM
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How sweet! And I know it is a late reaction already, but I just learned that Bayan Telecommunications and BBDO-Guerrero/Proximity won at Araw Awards.

Great! Weird, but I used to dream that I am working at an elite advertising agency and I am a top-caliber AM or CD. But I cannot complain, I got an AM job, but with a telco :)

At least now I can boast that my employer has a TV Ad and it is a winner.


Lola Techie acclaimed at Araw Awards

Accepting the trophy for Best in Medium on Digital for the Lola Techie campaign during the recent Araw Awards were (from left): John Rojo, Bayan Telecommunications Vice President for Corporate Brand and Communications; BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Group Account Manager Ombet Traspe; Jojo De Jesus, Bayan Telecommunications Vice President for Marketing; Tin Sanchez, BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Head of Copy; Eric Oandasan, BBDO Guerrero / Proximity Account Manager; and Brandie Tan, BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Head of Art.

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Monday, January 18, 2010
TIME 11:48 PM
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Hi Guys! Lately I have been looking out for the perfect broadband companion. I don't want to go for Globe or Smart because of the reliability issues, so I am keeping an eye for Bayan and Sun Cellular.

I will not be biased because I am a Bayan employee, besides there is no reason for me to be so since there are still a lot of room for Bayan to gain momentum in the mobile business.

I am using Sun Wireless Broadband right now. It is decent, I've been getting 300-600 Kbps average and it is pretty good. Besides being free, Sun Cellular's speed can be attributed to it's conservative subscriber base. But I need to look for better options. The Sun Wireless BB I am using right now is free for only '4' months.

I came across Bayan Wireless BB via EVDO technology. Take note that Bayan is running also on CDMA-EVDO Technology. I have a demo from them a couple of hours ago and it is just ok. Perhaps, maybe it is because I am located in a safari inside QC that's why my EVDO CPE is not picking-up the appropriate signal, but nevertheless it was a satisfactory surf.

I will get an employee discount from this so I daresay 'why not try it?'.
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TIME 5:50 AM
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I am scouring the malls for a Samsung Corby Pro B5310. Apparently it's not yet available here in the Philippines, but I am pretty sure it has been released already.

There is nothing new about this Corby series (and I gotta say the Corby is a great name), but the package vis-a-vis price is an attention grabber.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
TIME 5:02 AM
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2009 has been a new year of social media. And in the year of fast status message, blogging has been set aside and Twitter and Facebook ate the internet arena.

But 2010 is gonna be another year of breakthrough. For sure FB and Twitter will stay, but we can see the rise of Microblogging and the battle of Search Engines. Now that browsers are becoming more open to third-party developers, we can definitely see more choices to make our internet experience more dynamic.

I almost forgot about my blog, but nevertheless, I am going to revive it and will share new things again with you.

I love to share my ideas and I am very much interested with new things that can have minimal or great impact to our lives.

Truly, we are living in a Cybernation, and technology is following us. It customizes itself according to our ultimate desires and expectations, and I will be there.

Wipee. Follow me on Twitter: artslave
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