Technology
Gadgets
Indoor Meets Leisure
People go out of their comfort zones for many reasons. Some wanted to take a breath of fresh air and see nature, while others just want to have a quick escape from their responsibilities. As a self-confessed introvert, and with the unpredictable climate that our country has, I always choose comfort over anything. When drizzle turns to a down pour, everyone has no choice but to stay safe within the confines of their home. Being resourceful is one of my special skills, and staying up in my room with my gadgets, installed with different online streaming apps and mobile games, while sipping a cup of coffee is the best way to keep myself entertained—and it could be yours too.
3 min |
September 2018
Gadgets
2,500- Kilometres With The Isuzu MU-X And Isuzu D-Max
We were about to set off from Manila to Dumaguete on a 10-day road trip with three motorcycles, and wrestled with which support vehicle would be the best option for our team. Initially, we thought taking along one van would do the trick, as it would carry all the gear for our group of four riders and four support staff. After much discussion, though, the group agreed that two vehicles—an SUV and a pick-up truck—would be the better combination. With two vehicles, the lead car could scout out the terrain, stop at vantage points for those Instagram-worthy photo-ops, as well as race on ahead to ensure space on the RoRo ferries for those crucial sea crossings.
3 min |
August 2019
Gadgets
PH 3 Wireless Headphones
A good pair of headphones is never a bad investment. But with so many features and specs, it’s difficult to decide which one is right for you. When H-Audio launched the PH3 last June, the catchy design and the active noise cancellation immediately piqued our interest.
2 min |
August 2019
Gadgets
Looking For A Second Home
Moving up a rung on the ladder of education can be a daunting enough experience on its own, without having to worry about moving to a new place. Should your childhood home be too far away from school to be a practical daily commute, you’ll have to find a new place to hang your hat. There are a lot of factors to consider when picking your potential home for potentially your entire college stay, and some are less obvious than others. Let’s take a quick look at some of the things you might miss during the search.
4 min |
June 2019
Gadgets
In Pursuit Of School Gear
More often than not, a trip to the mall weeks before the new school year starts is a daunting experience. People are rushing in to get in line at the cashier, holding their baskets full of school supplies, shoes, and apparel. But apart from these school essentials, and the tuition that most parents prepare for in their annual budget, they also need to spend some extra money on gadgets that will help their child ace every subject.
4 min |
June 2019
Gadgets
Lifeafter
There is no better time to be a mobile gamer than now. Leveraging the capabilities of powerful processors, massive RAM, and stunning display panels, app developers continue to push the boundaries of mobile gaming to give us immersive gameplay on a pocket-sized device. There is no end to the action-packed and detail-rich titles you can enjoy; and if you’re like the rest of us, always scouring the app marketplace for the next best zombie-slaying game, LifeAfter is one you’d want to sink your teeth into.
2 min |
June 2019
Gadgets
2018 KTM 390 Duke
I’m sure I’m not the only one whose heart races when they’re in the saddle of a motorcycle. Whatever the displacement, motorcycles get you to your destination in the most enjoyable way possible. Once in a while though, we find a bike that’s so much fun to ride, we look for any excuse to mount up. The Duke 390 has quite the reputation of being one such bike, and I had the pleasure of using one for a week. Here are my thoughts.
4 min |
June 2019
Gadgets
Risk Of Rain 2
Risk of Rain, the breakout Rogue-like side-scrolling adventure romp of about five years ago is back, and it adds a whole new dimension to it, literally. Risk of Rain 2 is here, and has bust out of the walls of 2D to become a full-blown 3D shooter. Does it manage to bring depth to an already well-loved game, or does it, ironically, fall flat?
2 min |
June 2019
Gadgets
Subaru Forester Media Drive The Road Less Traveled
The Subaru Forester is a vehicle that is beloved by those who have had the pleasure of owning one. Since the first ones rolled off the line and into the hands of owners over three decades ago, Subaru’s superb boxer engine, wonderful driveability and exceptional comfort have won people over time and time again. The newest iteration of the Forester brings even more features to the market, and Motor Image Philippines gave a few members of the press the unique opportunity to drive it all the way to La Union, and over some terrain that most Subaru owners wouldn’t even dream of tackling.
5 min |
June 2019
Gadgets
KTM RC 390
There’s something about the RC 390 that just revs my engine.
4 min |
July 2019
Gadgets
The Formula E Evolution
Putting passion for racing together with care for the environment
4 min |
July 2019
Gadgets
“Delivering Tomorrow's Technology ToDay”
Lenovo Unveils Latest Innovations at TechLife ‘18
4 min |
October 2018
Gadgets
7107 Culture + Cuisine: Not Your Average Local Restaurant
We Filipinos are always in search for new and exciting restaurants to enjoy, and cuisine to try. Bonus points to the place if they’ve made the effort to make themselves IG-worthy. 7107 Culture + Cuisine hits the mark on both, and we were lucky enough to get to pay them a visit.
2 min |
October 2018
Gadgets
Echoes Of An Elusive Age
Square ENIX is globally known for the Final Fantasy JRPG series to gamers all around the world. However, the Dragon Quest series of RPGs have a simple yet entertaining premise: a hero needs to save the land from a powerful enemy. It was one of the first Japanese RPGs to be ever released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) back in 1986, and has drawn a massive following over the past 30 years. One of the driving forces behind the Dragon Quest series aside from creator Yuji Horii, is character designer Akira Toriyama who crought the popularity of Japanese anime throughout the entire world.
2 min |
October 2018
Gadgets
Identity
A good game gets your heart going, and Identity V does just that in more ways than one. This survival-horror game from NetEase Games, the company that sent ripples through the mobile gaming community with Rules of Survival, is one you won’t be able to put down.
2 min |
October 2018
Gadgets
Schneider Electric Launches Smart Panel, Compact NSXm, And Powertag
Schneider Electric recently unveiled its newest innovations aimed at helping make energy consumption efficient and sustainable across homes and industries.
2 min |
April 2018
Gadgets
Hakata Ikkousha
It was a sleepy Thursday noon at the annex of Festival Mall in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa. Most shops in this area won’t be expecting much foot traffic until offices and schools release their occupants a few hours from then. Except for one, which was getting quite a few visitors: Hakata Ikkousha.
2 min |
April 2018
Gadgets
Studio Bake Opens In Alabang
Southies now have a new place to get their bread fix as Studio Bake formally opened its doors at the Festival Mall Extension in Alabang, Muntinlupa last March 15, 2018.
1 min |
April 2018
Gadgets
Twice As Nice
SARAH GERONIMO AND OPPO F3 PLUS.
2 min |
April 2017
Gadgets
Oppo Launches The F3 Plus
Chinese mobile technology giant OPPO launched the F3 Plus, the company’ flagship selfie camera phone, at a star-studded event last March 23 at the City of Dreams in Pasay.
2 min |
April 2017
Gadgets
2017 Isuzu D-Max: No Road Is Too Tough For This Steed
Isuzu D-Max 3.0 VGS lS 4X4 MT
2 min |
April 2017
Gadgets
Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Targeted at the younger millennial crowd, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo is one of the more distinctive vehicles in the Philippine market today. It’s good-looking on the outside, but how does it feel on the road?
3 min |
November 2017
Gadgets
Moto G5s Plus
More and more, mid-range phones are starting to sport features similar to their high-end counterparts. Able to look and feel like high-end phones, it’s hard to resist the temptation of purchasing a decent specced phone that doesn’t leave your pockets entirely empty. Here, we take a look at how the Moto G5S stacks up in the arena of mid-ranged phones.
5 min |
November 2017
Gadgets
Nokia 8
Nokia was the undisputed king of mobile phones in the late 90s and early 00s. It was, however overthrown by an onslaught of smartphones running Android and iOS. Wiser, and adapting to the changing tides, Nokia is back in the game care of HMD. It dares to shoot for its place at the top with the Nokia 8. But how good is this flagship? Read on.
3 min |
November 2017
Gadgets
Destination: Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s claim to fame is that it is Europe’s largest port. It is also notably one of the busiest economic centers in the Netherlands, especially with its proximity to the Hague. But what most visitors find most surprising when they arrive in the city is its amazing architecture.
2 min |
December 2017 - January 2018
Gadgets
Apple Ipad Pro 10.5 And Apple Pencil
Tablets have long been used mostly for content consumption, with incidental creation. While many have attempted to come up with creation tablets with some success, leave it to Apple to nail it. Behold, the Apple iPad Pro 10.5.
3 min |
December 2017 - January 2018
Gadgets
Carl Zeiss Lenses
I’ve needed eyeglasses since I was in grade school. Being near-sighted with astigmatism, I had to wear eyeglasses all the time, which I hated when I was younger. My prescription was so high and the lenses were always thick and heavy. In college I wore extended wear soft contact lenses and needed to wear eyeglasses occasionally as backup. But now after developing dry-eyes, my doctor shifted me to Scleral Gas Permeable Hard Contact Lenses to lessen my eye strain, especially after long hours of working in front of the computer. But for the past two years that I’ve been wearing Scleral Contact lenses, I’ve had a pair of reading glasses perched on top of my head just in case. Regular reading glasses did not protect me from eyestrain when working on the computer nor from the glare of the sun. After a long day at the office, my eyes were tired, driving home was sometimes a challenge. Then I learned that Carl Zeiss could tailor-fit a pair of spectacles for me that would address all of my concerns:
2 min |
December 2017 - January 2018
Gadgets
Picture Perfect
The holidays give us all a reason to smile. Don’t let those precious memories fade; capture them with the Vivo V11.
2 min |
Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
Gadgets
Singapore
In my past visits to Singapore, I spent most of my time seeing the sites and shopping.
2 min |
Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
Gadgets
TCL C2
In recent years, there has been a significant decline in TV consumption what with streaming services like Netflix becoming accessible to many through smartphones and high-speed internet connections. Though, at the end of the day, people would still find the idea of sitting back with their feet on the coffee table while enjoying some good ol’ TV viewing extra relaxing. Mix this familiar feeling with smart technologies so impeccably integrated into the television, you won’t ever want to leave home.
3 min |