Speed Philippines Magazine - January 2018

In this issue

Welcome a fresh start in 2018! After the holiday rush, it’s not back to reality but forward to the future as we look into the alternate worlds of VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality) in Speed’s January Tech Forecast issue.
Discover the ups, downs, and everything around the life of beauty queen and actress Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez in her first magazine cover—ever!

Features:
-The basics of the trending and growing digital currency, Bitcoin
-Living smarter with bots and gadgets for home
-A pseudo-secret hangout spot that proudly screams local
-six documentaries to watch right now
-List of confirmed concerts in the first half of 2018
-People@Speed: Matt Ortile, Global Publishing Lead at BuzzFeed
-People@Speed: Elai Locardi, Travel photographer
-How to: Deal with online trolls
-How to: Move out of Google Drive
-How to: Start a drone hobby
-Rinspeed Snap: Snap and ride
-A tale of four personal assistants
-A broke gamer's New Year's resolution
-Smart speakers with exceptional styling
-Five desirable timepieces to add to your collection
-The grand revival of the Suzuki Vitara

Reviews:
-Apple iPhone X
-Huawei Nova 2i
-Vivo V7
-Microsoft Xbox One X
-Huawei Mate 10
-Samsung J7+
-Synology DS418j
-Apple TV 4K (2017)
-Cherry Mobile Flare S6 Selfie
-AOC Q3279YWF8
-SJCAM SJ6 Legend
-2018 Subaru XV 2.0i-S
-Honda Click 125i
-Destiny 2 Expansion 1: Curse of Osiris

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A Broke Gamer's New Year's Resolution

In a country where basic needs such as comfortable transportation, decent housing, and clean drinking water don’t come free, gaming is obviously a luxury.

3 mins

Living Smarter

Essential bots and gadgets for your smart home

5 mins

The Grand Revival Of The Suzuki Vitara

I REMEMBER seeing a Grand Vitara driving through a freeway a while back, its metallic brown paint job gleaming as the sun hit it. The strong accents and brawny stance are stuff of any adventurer’s daydream.

3 mins

Everything Local: Batala Bar

Amidst the bustling Arnaiz Street in Makati is a pseudo-secret hangout that proudly screams local. Showcasing a relaxed ambience, Batala Bar is a perfect spot to enjoy and appreciate Filipino fusion cuisine, craft beverages, local art, and native goods.

1 min

For The Win

Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez

9 mins

Witty Wordsmith - Matt Ortile

Global Publishing Lead at BuzzFeed

4 mins

Living The Life - Elia Locardi

Travel photographer, videographer, writer, public speaker, educator

4 mins

Drones For Dummies

Half a decade ago, filmmaker Paul Soriano was answering curious questions from film students of the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde about his movie Thelma—a Filipino sports drama that tells the story of a young Ilocano woman (Maja Salvador), who takes her running talents to Manila to help her family.

2 mins

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Speed Philippines Magazine Description:

Speed brings together not only the most up-to-date but also the most interesting tech news. And this well-curated selection of the coolest tidbits is wrapped in an entertaining and informative package that appeals to hard-core techies and newbies alike.

Speed features the hottest electronic, computer, mobile, audio/video, photography, green, sports, and automotive products—a diverse and exciting sampling of what’s essential to the fast-paced lifestyle.