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We hope you and your loved ones continue to be safe during these unusual times. As we start to move into what would normally have been the start of another school year, schools, students, and teachers alike have needed to adapt. As such, measures have been taken to ensure both the safety of the population and the learning of the students are both addressed. In this month’s CoverStory, we take a look at the different facets of education to see how schools, teachers, and students are going to cope with the necessary quarantine measures.

REVIEWED - Nokia 5310 (2020) - Haylou Solar Smartwatch - Realme C11 - AOC 27BB1H Monitor - Nespresso Latissima Touch - Fitbit Charge 4

Nokia 5310 (2020)

I have been in this business for a long time now, and while new products are always exciting, I do miss the days when Nokia was at the top of the mobile phone market and releasing devices that were designed to be nothing if not different. While those days are now gone, we’re starting to see signs of the renewed Nokia, and that old fire that put them on top. Nokia sent over the 2020 edition of the 5310, a popular device in its day, so we got to see if there’s room for a device like this more than a decade after the original hit the market.

4 mins

Haylou Solar Smartwatch

Budget Smartwatches have started flooding the market. The revolution comes as smartphone manufacturers slowly roll out these devices to build their wearables ecosystem. The Haylou LS05 Solar Smartwatch backed by Xiaomi is a value smartwatch with a sub- PHP 2000 price. But at that price range is it any good?

3 mins

Realme C11

realme has been on roll lately with their smartphone offerings. The realme 6 series is currently one of the best value smartphones on the mid-range segment, the realme X3 SuperZoom has the specs to take on some of the biggest names in the flagship level, and the brand has recently debuted its first smartwatch the realme Watch in the country. Now the brand is looking to make another mark in the entry-level segment with the realme C11, a device they claim could be a solution for students taking online classes this coming school year.

3 mins

AOC 27B1H Monitor

All this time working from quarantine has given me a brand-new appreciation for a large display. For years, I’ve been working on a 15-inch laptop, and it manages to get the job done. Lately though, with more time spent looking at screens than paper, and more opportunities for gaming, I’ve felt that the small display on my laptop just isn’t enough any more. Thankfully, AOC sent a monitor for us to review, in the form of the 27B1H.

4 mins

Nespresso Latissima Touch

I love good coffee but cannot justify splurging on a high-end fully-automatic machine, so I’ve settled for more affordable models that offer a decent brew. In the past, I’ve had a Starbucks Barista home espresso machine and a CBTL Kaldi with accompanying milk frother. Late last year, I was persuaded to try out a latte macchiato at a Nespresso pop-up store, and that sealed the deal for the Latissima Touch. Here’s my longterm review.

4 mins

Fitbit Charge 4

This will be my third review of a Fitbit Charge In four years, having first checked out the Charge HR2 in 2016, then the Charge 3 in 2018. I’ve had a Fitbit in one form or another on my wrist virtually 24/7 over the past 5 years, until I won an Apple Watch in a media raffle last Christmas 2019. After a 6-month break from the Fitbit ecosystem, I must admit I’m glad to be back.

4 mins

HOME Recording

Being stuck at home means we have much more time to pursue some side projects, whether for fun or maybe as a side hustle. One of the simpler, and more enjoyable ones is recording audio at home. Maybe you want to lay a new track down, or try your hand at voice-over work. Either way, it doesn’t take too much to try out, and if you feel this is your calling, there are a number of upgrade paths you can take to elevate your recording capabilities.

6 mins

Cisco offers 0% financing program to support Filipino SMEs

Cisco has launched a new financing programme to help SMEs invest in cutting-edge technology at 0% interest and with no upfront costs, at a fixed 3-year monthly payment term.

2 mins

Go Paperless with digital document management powered by Microsoft AI

In any firm, big or small, transactions between departments and across functions expose companies to missed opportunities, noncompliance, and even financial vulnerability. At the center are countless documents that carry important information, which are crucial to running a business.

4 mins

GRiDPad

Going to school during COVID-19 is going to be radically different. You’re going to be on Zoom and socially distancing from your teachers and classmates. You can use laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more today to complete your schoolwork, but what if this pandemic happened in a less connected time? Thankfully, Jeff Hawkins had a solution when it came to tablets: the GRiDPad.

2 mins

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