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Archive for January, 2009

Clone your pet dog for $155,000

Published by: yuga under: Curious. 10 replies

posted: January 31st, 2009

This is something I’m particularly interested in — the first commercially cloned dog was featured on Fox News yesterday. See video clip from YouTube to learn more about it.

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MSI Wind Box: The Slap-On PC

Published by: yuga under: Personal Computing. 15 replies

posted: January 30th, 2009

Micro-Star International has announced a new model in its Wind PC line — the MSI Wind Box. It’s a thin, lightweight PC that you can attach to any display screen.

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Intel releases Moblin 2 Netbook OS

Published by: yuga under: Freewares. 9 replies

posted: January 30th, 2009

It’s still an alpha version but Intel has already introduced the Moblin 2 Netbook OS.

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Where that NTC Circular might affect Bloggers?

Published by: yuga under: Problogging. 18 replies

posted: January 29th, 2009

When I first read about that proposed NTC circular about “Guidelines on the Provision of Contents, Information, Applications, and Electronic Games“, I shrugged it off because it was obviously referring to the mobile telecoms industry.

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Sony Vaio P launched and priced

Published by: yuga under: Personal Computing. 35 replies

posted: January 28th, 2009

Sony Philippines today launched their much-anticipated flagship ultraportable — the Sony Vaio P pocket-style PC. And when they said it’s a pocket-style PC, it really does fit in your pocket. We got the official specs, price and release date after the jump.

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Samsung Show W7900 Phone Projector

Published by: yuga under: Mobile. 11 replies

posted: January 28th, 2009

While this is not the very first mobile phone to sport a projector built-in but the Samsung Show W7900 might make this the next hot feature on mobile phones.

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Record Videos with Canon 40D dSLR

Published by: yuga under: Photography. 7 replies

posted: January 27th, 2009

Canon dSLR owners who wished they had the same HD video recording features like the Canon 5D Mark II might find this little nifty tool with their cameras. I was able to record video using my Canon EOS 40D.

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X-Mini Max Capsule Speakers

Published by: yuga under: Tech Toys & Gadgets. 11 replies

posted: January 27th, 2009

Since I first reviewed the X-Mini last year, I’ve been a huge fan of these capsule speakers so I bought the X-Mini Max just to see if it’s worth what it claims to be.

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Acer Aspire One 103 Price: Php25,995

Published by: yuga under: Personal Computing. 23 replies

posted: January 26th, 2009

Just 5 days after the new 10″ Acer Aspire One has been formally announced, the new model is ready for pre-oder with a suggested retail price of Php25,995.

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Top 15 Website Properties Worldwide

Published by: yuga under: The Internet. 19 replies

posted: January 26th, 2009

comScore has released their latest report on worldwide internet audience and site traffic, citing 1 billion unique internet audience led by China at 179.7 million. The most popular web property is still Google.

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Indonesia: Next big internet crowd?

Published by: yuga under: The Internet. 9 replies

posted: January 25th, 2009

Aside from China and India, Indonesia is looking to be the next big source of internet users in Asia. With only 10% internet penetration (25M users), there’s still much room for growth from its 238 million population {via IWS}.

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1st-gen iPod Nano Owners get $25 Settlement

Published by: yuga under: Apples and iPods. 4 replies

posted: January 25th, 2009

Owners of the first generation iPod Nano will receive settlement from Apple amounting to $25 each after winning the class-action lawsuit for the faulty (heavily-scratched) units.

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The Anatomy of a Blog Libel

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 10 replies

posted: January 24th, 2009

Ever since I wrote my story on surviving a libel case about two years ago, there were a couple other people who asked recommendations for legal counsel (apparently, encountering the same situation I had).

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Sectera Edge: The US President’s Mobile Phone

Published by: yuga under: Mobile. 16 replies

posted: January 24th, 2009

The insistence of US President Barack Obama to still carry a mobile phone prevailed over security concerns and he is the first United States president to ever carry one while in the oval office.

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Microsoft blames Netbooks for lower revenues

Published by: yuga under: Microsoft , Personal Computing. 19 replies

posted: January 23rd, 2009

The last quarter numbers from Microsoft are out and it’s not looking very good. As such, Microsoft has announced it will lay off 5,000 workers in the next 18 months including the 1,800 it sent out the door earlier today.

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HTC Touch Cruise gets a facelift

Published by: yuga under: Mobile. 5 replies

posted: January 23rd, 2009

HTC made an update of one of its more popular GPS mobile devices back from 2 years ago — the HTC Touch Cruise 09. Yup, same name, just different year (thus the 09).

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Asus unveils expensive Eee Top, S101

Published by: yuga under: Personal Computing. 18 replies

posted: January 22nd, 2009

Asus yesterday unveiled their flagship products in the Eee PC series — a 15.6″ All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop PC (Eee Top ET16) and the Eee PC S101 — both of which caters to the high-end segment of the Eee PC market.

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Intel closes Malaysia, Philippines, Oregon & California Operations

Published by: yuga under: Careers. 22 replies

posted: January 22nd, 2009

Got the official statement from Intel Corporation today and it turns out bigger than we originally expected and involves around 5,000 to 6,000 employees worldwide, including 1,800 in the Philippines. Copy of the full disclosure below:

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Epixtar Philippines closes, sheds 650 agents

Published by: yuga under: Careers. 92 replies

posted: January 22nd, 2009

In an SMS correspondence with a former Epixtar employee, it was revealed that the BPO company has closed its offices in Eastwood City, Libis last January 16 leaving employees confused and anxious for answers.

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Intel to shut down Cavite facility by year-end

Published by: yuga under: Personal Computing. 15 replies

posted: January 21st, 2009

In a memo circulated among employees of Intel Philippines, the chipmaker has finally conceded and will shut down its facilities in Gen Trias, Cavite by end of 2009.

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