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FINTECH -for the poorest of the poor
How NWTF has committed to invest in technology to create a stable and robust FINTECH infrastructure for the poor.
7 min |
March 2020
Gadgets
Financial Services for the Unbanked
In most rural areas, if you ask residents, especially women, to provide identification cards, many of them admit that they do not have one. Those who need identification for some compulsory reason get a postal ID which costs around PHP500, way too expensive if your option is to use that PHP500 to get an ID or buy 10 kilos of rice that could feed your family for several days.
2 min |
March 2020
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MOLDING THE BRILLIANT MINDS OF THE FUTURE
Living in an era of great discoveries can be overwhelming. Seeing people who have been chasing their dreams smoothly may put others, who are still finding their way to greatness, under massive pressure.
2 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
Konzert KX-400+
Music is as important at home as it is anywhere else you might care to listen to it. Konzert is a solid name in the field of home entertainment, with a long list of products, not the least of which is the KX-400+, a device that takes the mini-component system and updates it for current-generation devices. Does it have enough features to keep up, or does it get left behind?
3 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
Vivo S1 Pro
As we welcome a new decade, the hype for quad cameras continues to grow. Vivo has been at the forefront of innovating smartphone features, beginning the craze for in-display fingerprint scanners and picture-perfect front cameras. Gearing up its mid-range smartphones, the brand does an upgrade to the S-series, beefing up its hardware.
3 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3776 All-In-One Printer
I reviewed this exact same model when it was first introduced in 2016. Then, it was billed as the perfect homework aid for young scholars. Over three years later, we’re taking a second look and, this time, assessing its use as a portable multi-function device for on-site needs.
3 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
THE LOWDOWN ON HYBRIDS
Given the pace at which technology progresses, coming across things that might need a little extra work to comprehend is ok. In this month’s CoverStory, we take a look at some of the newest tech to hit the scene, and try to explain just how it is they work. From gaming, to cars, and video streaming, we’re breaking things down so you have a better idea of what’s going on. Get ready to take some notes, class is now in session.
10+ min |
February 2020
Gadgets
Europe in December
If you want to level up your Christmas experience, few things can compare to the holiday experience in Europe. From Christmas markets, to wonderful new cuisine, seasonal drinks, and shopping, it’s unlike anything here at home.
3 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
Lenovo IdeaCentre A540
Due to their portability, laptops have become the preferred device for consumers and office workers. You can toss it easily in your bag to wherever your duty calls you. However, content creators need a device with a bigger screen display, powerful processor, and capable video card for rendering digital artworks and videos seamlessly. Our friends from Lenovo sent us one of their latest all-in-one PCs designed for the workforce and creatives. Does it meet our expectations? Let’s find out.
2 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
EPSON M3170 4-in-1 Multi-Function Printer
I’m going to be honest here. I dread printers. These machines are a hassle setting up, and based on my previous experiences, printer setups usually mean ink spills and a lot of software installations on my laptop. WIth its non-spill ink refills and Ecotank system, the EPSON ET-M3170 is a 4-in-1 Multi-Function Printer (MFP) capable of printing, copying, scanning, and fax with an automatic document feeder. But does it fix my printer issues?
3 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Gaming
The market for heavy-hitting budget gaming laptops has risen these past few years. The recent release of Nvidia’s mobile GTX 1600s series GPUs makes sure that these types of laptops can run some of the latest games with ease. The Lenovo Ideapad L340 Gaming is one of the first laptops from the brand to integrate these new GPUs. Does it live up to its promises?
3 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
Bosch GO Cordless Screwdriver
I like to tinker with stuff and don’t mind getting my hands dirty doing minor repairs, assembling knockdown furniture, or just tightening screws, so when the Bosch GO review unit arrived at the office, I was game for it.
2 min |
February 2020
Gadgets
An Apple Buying Guide: Buy Now, Or Wait For Later?
Picking Apples can be tricky. So hold on to your baskets as we take a look on when to pick them, and when to wait.
4 min |
November 2019
Gadgets
The Gadgets Wishlist
It’s been a long, challenging year for everyone, but here you are at the end of it, still standing. Just like the rest of you, the Gadgets Editorial team have had a whole year to think about and choose the gifts we want to get ourselves. Again like you, we each have our own interests, and since it’s such a wide word of tech out there, we’d like to share our own Christmas wishlists with you—who knows? You might get a few ideas yourself. From home devices, to consumer electronics and gaming hardware, here are a few items you might want to put on your own shopping list this season.
10+ min |
November 2019
Gadgets
Oppo Reno2
As a prelude to the launch of the Reno2, Oppo took members of the press on an adventure with the phone to be able to put it through its paces and have a good idea how it performed prior to our actual reviews.
2 min |
November 2019
Gadgets
Shoot Beyond The Limits With Maine Mendoza And The VIVO V17 Pro
Maine Mendoza is one of television’s most recognized faces, but before her big break as Yaya Dub from Eat Bulaga, Maine was a social media superstar due to popular lip-syncing app Dubsmash.
1 min |
November 2019
Gadgets
2019 CXO Innovation Summit
The Latest Trends In Digital Transformation Of Enterprises
4 min |
November 2019
Gadgets
Security
Security is a big deal. Cybercriminals work hard to stay one step ahead of security measures, and threats keep changing. From your phone, to your online identity, and even at home or abroad, there are things you should consider to keep you, your possessions and, most importantly, your information safe. We’ve tried to compile a list of threats and solutions so you can stay secure. You can’t be too careful. It’s a dangerous world out there.
10+ min |
October 2019
Gadgets
The Anti-Holiday Playlist
It’s October, and if you’re reading this from literally anywhere in the Philippines with a mall, that means you’ve been hearing Christmas music for at least a solid month now. Jose Mari Chan has once again made his way into every waking moment, and while that’s great for the memes, it’s not the best thing for our sanity. We’re here to try and make things better. Here, for your consideration, is an Anti-holiday playlist, guaranteed to leech all the happiness and good cheer from your heart. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, mind. It’s all about balance. So if you’re all Christmassed out, queue this bad boy up and get back to your normal, melancholic self.
3 min |
October 2019
Gadgets
Suzuki Jimny GLX 4AT
Honestly, I’ve been wanting to drive the Suzuki Jimny for years! Back in the day, my friends and I had so many fun adventures aboard its siblings, the Beaver and Samurai, so coming home to an all-new Jimny in my driveway was a thrill.
3 min |
October 2019
Gadgets
Perk Up Your Life With V17 PRO
Vivo’s latest flagship phone, the V17 Pro is perfect for all your lifestyle needs. With its robust and powerful specs, the phone lets you do more and enjoy more. Its six cameras perfectly capture the world in vivid color, and startling clarity, and with the glass and metal finish, the phone is both beautiful and elegant to boot.
3 min |
October 2019
Gadgets
Iteration Or Innovation?
Apple’s Keynote Event
5 min |
October 2019
Gadgets
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
Gaming has truly gone mobile. While there are still a lot of dedicated handheld devices out there, the best gaming device is the one you always have with you, and in this day and age, there isn’t a device as omnipresent as the mobile phone.
4 min |
September 2019
Gadgets
World Of Warcraft Classic
World of Warcraft (WoW) revolutionized the massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) on its release on November 23, 2004. Many people sunk not only hours, but days and even years into the game (including me). As the game went on and started releasing expansions adding content to the game, many players were frustrated with the direction of the game. They felt that Blizzard ignored the player base and made decisions without their input. As a result, private servers (usually fan-made and ran by fans who hosted servers of unauthorized WoW expansions) started popping up all over the place.
2 min |
September 2019
Gadgets
Mitsubishi Strada GLX Plus AT
There was some rather bulky stuff that I needed to move, so when Mitsubishi sent over a Strada test unit, I was ready to take it through its paces.
2 min |
September 2019
Gadgets
A Chat With The Nationals Champions
It was a roller coaster year for the players from PLDT-Smart Omega’s Mobile Legends team.
4 min |
September 2019
Gadgets
Mobile Wallet For Payments, Remittance, And Bank Transfer
Gone are the days when students have to wait for days, or even weeks, to receive monthly allowance or money for tuition. Once upon a time, parents, who are miles away from their children, had to rely on financial services that either need bank clearance or a certain amount of days to be withdrawn or claimed.
3 min |
June 2019
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 |