Asus officially announced the availability of 4GB/64GB Zenfone Max Pro M1!
Zenfone Max Pro M1 is gaming smartphone offering featuring 6 inch Full HD+ Full View Display for entertainment grade Visuals.
Under the hood is a Snapdragon 636 processor thats optimized for performance and battery efficiency. Finally we get a 4GB and 64GB internal storage thats perfect for serious gamers. Not enough? Then make use of its dedicated microsd card slot for more storage.
This variant has upgraded camera with 16MP + 5MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera. This should give you higher resolution outputs whether stills or 4K video recording.
Complimenting its stunning visuals, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 has great audio as it is equipped with NXT Amp and 5-magnet speakers. Completing a immersive visual and sound experience.
Lastly, it carries a massive a 5000mAh battery that supports Flash Charging. Surely you have the best smartphone that can last long and can cope up with your gaming needs.
It is now official and up for preorder via asus concept stores and retailers. SRP is 13,995 Pesos. For preorder, it will be bundled with JBL Speakers, Clear Case and In Game Credits. Preorder is from July 1 - July 22, 2018.
Belkin launches Next Generation Accessories for new generation of iPhones - iPhone 8, 8+, and X.
Belkin Next Generation Accessories for Next Generation iPhones
Get added protection for your new iPhone with new Belkin TrueClear Pro 2.0 Overlay. Keep your screen scratch l-free and provide additional protection from bumps ans drops. Better safe than pay to fix a cracked screen right? It is easy, no fuss as application is done by a trained professional using the proprietary Belkin applicator machine.
After you get your iPhone protected, surely enough you will need to charge it soon. For that you may want to look at new the Belkin Wireless Charging Pad for iPhone 8, 8+, and X. No Cables, just lay your phone onto the charging pad, no need to remove your phone case.
There is also the Belkin MIXIT DuraTek beats most lightning cable-related problems such as fraying and breakage with its double-braided nylon reinforced with Kevlar that can withstand bends and common stresses fitting for its it is Apple MFi Certification.
Belkin TrueClear Pro 2.0 Overlay (starts at Php1,090), Belkin Wireless Charging Pad (starts at Php1,690), and Belkin MIXIT DuraTek (starts at Php 1,690) are now available in select Power Mac Center stores nationwide.
Availability and Price
“For as long as Filipinos rely on their iPhones for work, Power Mac Center (PMC) and our premium partners like Belkin will keep finding ways to bring technology that improves lives and keeps us connected to things important to us,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.
Across Asia, a hotly-debated topic amongst business leaders, government policymakers, academics and industry experts is the potential impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have on society.
Understandably, some have a cautious view when it comes to AI development and sometimes painting a grim, dystopic future where large swathes of the population are rendered jobless, access to AI is not evenly distributed amongst citizens as well as privacy and civil liberties are increasingly under threat from AI’s insatiable need for data.
There is no denying that AI will present a new set of societal challenges that will need to be navigated thoughtfully and carefully and, in particular, it will be critical for all organizations to build trust in AI as to their customers and stakeholders.
However, these concerns should not overshadow the enormous potential that AI offers society.
Microsoft list Five key Areas where AI has created remarkable developments and improvements in Asia.
1.Accessibility Asia-Pacific is currently home to 690 million people with disabilities.AI can help people with vision, hearing, cognitive, learning, and mobility disabilities perform daily tasks more independently, lead a richer, more productive life and participate more fully in society.
Seeing AI app turns the visual world into an audible experience for the low vision community.
For example, Seeing AI is a free app that leverages AI capabilities to identify a broad range of visual cues - including faces, emotions and handwriting. That data is then converted into audio descriptions for the visually-impaired. This enables the 285 million people in the world with low vision to better navigate their day, making the visual world more accessible.
2.Agriculture
Today, Asia is the world’s most populous region with more than 4.5 billion inhabitants, approximately 60% of the global population, and this number is forecasted to grow to over 5 billion by 2030. This will put incredible strain on the region’s already-challenged food supply chains unless farmers can find new ways to keep up with demand, such as leveraging AI and analytics to greatly improve their yields.
In India, Microsoft has partnered with a non-profit organization, International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), to develop an AI Sowing App that sends advisories to farmers on the optimal date to sow their crops, based on weather conditions, soil, and other indicators.
The solution predicts the optimal sowing period by using AI to analyze 30 years of historic climate data and calculate the adequacy of rainfall and soil moisture using real-time data and weather forecasting models. In addition, the program does not require farmers to incur capital expenditure, such as installing sensors in their fields, making this optimal for emerging markets.
Microsoft and ICRISAT - Bringing Artificial Intelligence to agriculture to boost crop yield
3. Climate Change
One of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century is the Changing Climate, and how it threatens human health, infrastructure, and natural systems. A leading cause of climate change is Carbon Emissions.
Microsoft is embracing the responsibility to operate sustainably and reduce the environmental impact of its business. One of the ways it doe this is by enlisting AI's help to manage the operations and infrastructure of our data centers. As a result, less electricity is needed to fuel data centers’ computing and cooling requirements. In fact, cloud services are 93% more energy efficient and up to 98% more carbon efficient than traditional enterprise data centers.
AI technologies are also being applied beyond the data center to improve the energy efficiency of entire buildings. In Singapore, approximately one-third of the nation’s electricity is consumed by buildings. JTC, a government agency responsible for the developing the nation’s industrial infrastructure, is taking a proactive approach to address this voracious demand for electricity by centralizing its operations on the Microsoft Cloud to monitor, analyze and optimize its buildings. Using sensor data and AI-driven analytics, JTC can now identify and rectify faults before breakdowns occur through a predictive model, resulting in a 15 percent drop in energy cost avoidance.
JTC is modeling what it means to make buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable
4. Education
Education is one of the building blocks for creating a better future, and AI is being leveraged to enhance the education experience for students and improve outcomes in schools.
With the help of AI, more students can complete their education and graduate as employable new workers who will help grow the future economy.
In Andhra Pradesh, a state in southern India, Microsoft is partnering with the Indian government to launch a new app that predicts which students are most likely to drop out of school. Powered by machine learning, AI capabilities, and the cloud, this solution processes complex data sets that include enrollment information, student performance, gender and socio-economic demographics, school infrastructure, and teacher skills, to look for predictive patterns.
This enables administrators and educators to intervene early and target the most at-risk students with programs and counseling to prevent dropouts. The app is already being used successfully by more than 10,000 schools in Andhra Pradesh, covering more than five million students in 2017.
5. Healthcare
Lastly, AI technology has the potential to assist healthcare providers in their quest to tackle some of the most prevalent diseases we face today, as well as improve the quality of life for Asia’s growing population.
In India, Microsoft is collaborating with one of the largest health organizations in the country, Apollo Hospitals, to develop an AI-focused network aimed at tackling cardiovascular disease, which contributes to nearly one-third of deaths worldwide. In India alone, nearly three million heart attacks happen annually, and it is estimated that 30 million Indians suffer from coronary disease.
By bringing together Microsoft’s AI expertise and Apollo Hospitals’ experience and knowledge in the field of cardiology, this partnership aims to develop new machine learning models to predict patient risk for heart diseases and assists doctors with treatment plans.
Apollo Hospitals India: AI predicts heart diseases
These are just some of the amazing benefits that AI is bringing to society according to Microsoft, though it’s clear that it is still in stage of development. The story of AI is still unfolding, and future chapters will be supported by positive, impactful anecdotes. After all, with AI, we are not just amplifying human ingenuity, but the qualities that make us human: Our caring. Our curiosity. Our collective desire to create a better tomorrow.
Geeks! 2 Years Ago, The #CapitalOfTheRepublic was established at SM Cyberzone SM Megamall marking ASUS Republic Of Gamers commitment to Filipino citizens.
Today, The Capital is now a home to many gamers in the country where they can check the latest gaming machines and peripherals. To reward all nationwide citizen's unwavering support, The Republic will be raffling off 15 chances to win 50% OFF select DREAM ROG MACHINEs on June 28, 2018.
Additionally, all buyers between June 25-30th, 2018 will have a chance to win 1 of 2 Limited Edition ROGxRYZEN Jackets. #ROGCapitalTurns2 #ThisIsTheRepublic #RepublicOfGamers
The Second Season of the Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League 2018 is here and Nation's Biggest Multi-platform eSports League gets more exciting as MET, Asia’s leading esports event organizer, is adding League of Legends to the mix of game titles. The Search is on for the Best Filipino League of Legends Teams!
Teams will compete over two (2) Online Qualifiers with the top two teams from each qualifier advancing to the National Qualifiers. Mineski-League of Legends and TNC-League of Legends, the respective champion and 1st runner-up teams from the final split of the Garena Pro Gaming Series are already seeded in the National Qualifiers. Barcy Esports and ArkAngel have successfully qualified for the main events after topping the Promotionals.
Aspiring Pro teams will be vying for the PHP 300,000 Prize Pool. Sponsored by Bacchus Energy Drink.
1st Place (Upper Bracket Winner): PHP 100,000
2nd Place (Lower Bracket Winner): PHP 70,000
3rd place: PHP 40,000
4th Place: PHP 30,000
5th-6th Place: PHP 20,000
7th-8th Place: PHP 10,000
The Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2 League of Legends tournament is set on June 13, 2018 to June 16, 2018 to kick off with the 1stRegistration for the Online Qualifiers. All interested League of Legends players and teams who believe they have what it takes to challenge the best teams in the country are welcome to compete. 2nd Registration is dated on June 27 -30. 1st Online Qualifiers will happen on June 22-24 while 2nd Online Qualifiers is on July 6-8, 2018.
The Overall Champion of the Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2 League of Legends tournament will earn the right to fight against the best teams in Southeast Asia. The Globe Conquerors Manila 2018, which is set to take place at the Mall of Asia Arena, will serve as the SEA qualifier for the 2018 League of Legends World Championship.
So Gamer Geeks? Get your Teams ready and join the fun!
Gear up Geeks as the Philippines’ biggest gaming convention - the upcoming Esports and Gaming Summit 2018, slated on October 26 to 28, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
Brought to you by eSports events organizer Gariath Concepts in partnership with leading digital services providers PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications (Smart) to bring another epic experience for Filipino gamers and fans.
PLDT Home Fibr and Smart will make a return as Co-Presenters of ESGS, in line with their push to provide the ultimate
gaming experience for all Filipino eSports fans and enthusiasts - through their lag-free broadband connection at home and via fast LTE connection on the go. Since 2013, both PLDT Home Fibr and Smart have been supporting the event, always dishing out exciting experiences and exclusive treats for customers.
Excited? Then might want to avail the Early Bird Promos.
There's no increase in prices for ticket this year and will remain at P210 per day which is why it is a good reason to return and experience ESGS once again.
As a special treat for gamers, ESGS 2018, has also launched two special Early Bird promos:
1. Super Early Bird Promo from June 1 to July 31, with tickets at only PHP 150 per day
2. Early Bird Promo from August 1 to September 30, with tickets at only PHP 180 per day
ESGS 2018 tickets will be available starting on June 1 at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide. Tickets are also available for
online purchase at https://smtickets.com/events/view/6772.
Taiwan Excellence concluded on a high note showcasing smart technology for smart living for Filipinos at the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Day in SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig on June 15 to 16!
The event held an assortment of Taiwan Excellence Products from House Goods, Sports and Leisure, and ICT and Gaming. From Bikes to Scooters, Health Products,IP cameras, Smartphones, Computer Hardware, Network and among others.
Household brands presented were Tuma, EMS, Oprog, Tatung, XTGL. Arofly, Departure, Johnson, KMC, Kymco, PX, Saekoo, Tern for Sports and Leaisure. As for ICT and Gaming -ADATA, ASUS, Aver, BENQ, D-Link, Edi, Gigabyte, INWIN, KINGMAX, PaperShoot, Thermaltake and Transcend.
Officials from Taipei Economic Cultural Office and Taiwan Trade Center opened the trade show with a ceremonial toast. They were join in by Philippine counterparts and representative from their brand partners.
Asus Philippines represented by Head of Marketing, Anvey Factora participated in showing their line of products from Notebooks, Laptops, to smartphones for which they emphasized devices should be fully utilized by Filipinos. Therefore Asus presented one of their latest Smartphone - Zenfone Max Pro M1, 6 inch Full View Smartphone with Snapdragon 636 14mn Processor matched 5000mAh Battery that can cater to needs of Filipinos for limitless gaming and days of usage on a single charge.
Mr Joson Li, President for Atop discussed they solutions for smart living with their smart car parking and transport solutions. Gigabyte through their Product Trainer - Mary Grace Martinez has introduce their Aorus Gaming series for which they would like to attract gamers and modders to use their new gaming hardware from motherboards and peripherals.
Filipino consumers were also welcome to check out and try these new smart technology for smart living. To liven up the event, musical performances from Yeng Constatino and Billy Crawford wowed the crowd. Happy Hour Raffle where visitors won folding bikes, smartphones and other great prizes!
The 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence is a success with great partnership and products that aims to make life easier with smart technology and solutions. We can't wait for next year on what innovative products they will feature next! See you Next Year!
Leading telecommunications company, Globe Telecom and The Walt Disney Company, Philippines, announced a major collaboration to promote volunteerism among Filipinos.
The two companies partnered to launch “Time Please” - a nationwide volunteering program that encourages and empowers Filipinos including companies, organizations, employees, families, and friends to organize volunteer activities or participate in existing volunteer programs. Time Please supports Globe's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and appeals to the Filipino strong culture of volunteerism rooted in the bayanihan spirit to collectively contribute to social development.
Through the volunteer portal www.timeplease.ph, developed by Globe Future Maker iVolunteer Philippines and the volunteer portal of Gawad Kalinga, Time Please strives to match individuals or groups of volunteers with various volunteering opportunities around the country. Companies, organizations or groups with existing volunteer programs can also enlist their volunteer activities in the platform and get their volunteer hours registered in this initiative.
Mahesh Samat, EVP & Managing Director The Walt Disney Company South Asia and Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO
“We look at Time Please to extend Globe Telecom’s purpose-led culture to our customers. With the help of technology, we wish to make volunteering more accessible to many Filipinos, thereby, making it easier for our partners and customers to contribute to nation building,” said Ernest Cu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Globe Telecom.
“Disney VoluntEARS are committed to supporting and inspiring communities by dedicating our time and skills to help kids and families in need. Time Please is a unique platform that allows kids and families to spend meaningful time together for social good,” shared Veronica Cabalinan, Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company, Philippines. “We believe that it is our collective responsibility to be at the service of the community where we live.”
Mahesh Samat, EVP & Managing Director The Walt Disney Company South Asia and Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO together with Micky and Minnie Mouse
Globally, the Philippines ranked 7th for the highest number of people volunteering their time with 25 million Filipinos volunteering in 2016 (Charities Aid Foundation [CAF] World Giving Index 2017). Volunteer activities are mobilized by various sectors, such as non-government organizations (NGOs), government agencies, companies usually through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) departments or corporate foundations, the academe via school activities such as Brigada Eskwela, and the private sector.
Time Please provides a robust menu of volunteering activities and unites the volunteering ecosystem by connecting the volunteers to volunteer organizations using a simple, convenient and easy to understand web platform. Through any device with online access, individuals from all regions in the Philippines can now sign up for free and form groups to join volunteer activities enrolled in Time Please.
The Program will run from May 25 to August 19, 2018 and is open to Individuals and Groups willing and capable to do volunteer work. Each group should have a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) individuals to be able to join. The group should also nominate a Team Leader who is at least 18 years of age with an active Globe or TM number to register the group.
The group with the most number of volunteer hour credits at the end of the program will Win an All-Expense paid Trip for 4 to Hong Kong Disneyland.
Globe customers, partners, and other organizations are invited to register and volunteer at www.timeplease.ph and at the volunteer portal of Gawad Kalinga.
So what about it Geeks? Time to Volunteer? Lend a helping hand and let's build a better world...
Hi Geeks! Still want to know more about Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1? We got that covered as here is our review of the Battery King for Gaming...
On the looks department, Zenfone Max Pro M1 follows the design aesthetics of Max M1. Featuring executive minimalist style measuring at 6.25 inches in height, 2.99 width inches and in 0.33 inches diameter, still one of Slimmest Smartphones with 5000mAh Battery.
On the bottom of the phone lies its all the necessary ports like MicroUSB, 3.5mm Audio Jack and its Speakers. For the sides, right host the volume rocker and power/lock button while on the left you will find the sim and memory card tray. There's a pinhole which is for noise cancellation mic at the top of the device. It has combination of metal and polycarbonate in matte finish for solid built, heat dissipation and signal reception.
Zenfone Max Pro M1 Port Placements
Front and center is its 6 inch 18:9 Full HD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS Display for which is just the right size for entertainment and gaming. It is bright and has good color reproduction for RGB but we find white is on the warm side. Topped with 2.5D Curved Corning Glass for scratch resistance and durability.
Powering the Zenfone Max Pro M1 is Snapdraon 636 14nm Processor which was specially design for performance and efficiency. Matched with Adreno 509 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage with dedicated MicroSD card slot for storage expansion, the smartphone was ready for action while keeping its cool with heavy use with multitasking, gaming, data and tethering at the same time. Yeah, we did that and it ran flawless Pure Android 8.0 Oreo with no hiccups. For games, heavy or online, this smartphone won't disappoint you as can run nearly every popular game titles even on high settings. Here is Antutu Benchmark and Stress Test for technical reference.
Comes with near complete connectivity from WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G LTE for both sims with dedicated slots. Yet it uses still uses MicroUSB for charging and data transfers. Reverse charging is supported via USB-OTG. Signal Strength is very good considering my apartment has limited signal from network providers. Sensors is also complete and supports VR games.
As for camera, it is decent but has a learning curved to it since it uses Snapdragon Camera rather than the popular PixelMaster Camera. No Pro Mode here which is a bummer since even old zenfone model had one. Rear camera (13MP + 5MP for depth sensing) produce decent outputs in good lighting conditions but in low light details are washout. What I like though is its clean bokeh for depth of field mode. Focusing is a hit and miss sometimes as it is clear via screen but not the output. The 8MP Front camera takes acceptable results.
Daylight Landscape
Foreground | Background
Closeup | Detail
Night | Low Light
Depth Of Field
Selfie | Depth of Field
Groufie
Snapdragon Camera
If you are an avid Zenfone Fan, for sure you will miss ZenUI for its customization as Zenfone Max Pro M1 runs on Pure Android Oreo. With lesser apps to worry about, it is speedy, responsive and optimize for better battery life. Asus did made sure it has popular features like gesture controls, night light and facial and fingerprint security features. Oh it is said that it will be updated to Android P and Q.
To compliment its entertainment qualities, Asus made sure it has powerful audio as they equipped the Zenfone Max Pro M1 with NXT Amplifier and 5-magnet speakers. Stunning visuals deserves complimenting immersive sound.
Finally, Battery... Zenfone Max Pro M1 carries a Massive 5000mAH Battery. Charges more or less 3 hours to full via rapid charging feature as Asus calls it "Flash Charge". We gone true heavy usage as we played PUBG with Data On, Tethering On plus Facebook and Messaging on the side and got at least 5 Hours of juice. With Data and Tethering only, at least 15 hours as it acted as our main internet connection. With limited or moderate usage, it can last days and when the time has come to charge, we forgot where we kept the charger lol
To conclude, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a gaming powerhouse fit for entertainment and heavy use. I would recommend this for Gamers as it can run every game they want to play with lagless and long hours of gameplay. Best for those who need a smartphone that can last for days on a single charge. Definitely, this is the new Battery King to beat with performance and efficient Snapdragon 636, Entertainment-grade Visuals and Sounds and Massive 5000mAh battery.
So What you Think Geeks?
It is now up for Pre-Order starting price of 9,995 Pesos! Pre-Order Started on June 8, 2018 and ends on June 25, 2018 exclusively with Lazada Philippines. See Here:
Geeks! Exciting activities and tech finds awaits you at the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Day in SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig on June 15 to 16!
The program promotes Taiwan as the Asian economic powerhouse with its vibrant image, culture, brands, and industries to raise awareness and business cooperation with Philippine partners and consumers. This is Taiwan Excellence’s first event for 2018 and also marks the campaign’s 5th year in the country.
Organized by The Taiwan Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan Excellence Day kicks off with a forum entitled “Smart Technology, Smart Living.” The program gathers key industry players and thought leaders on tech-driven lifestyles. They discuss and promote the use and integration of technology in the everyday lives of Filipinos, addressing the needs and demands of an increasingly digital society.
There are tons of technology and innovations to be showcased at Taiwan Excellence Day. Brand representatives will present their products from home, lifestyle, mobile, computing, as well as ingenious communication and connectivity solutions for households, offices, and businesses. ASUS launches their new ROG notebooks, premium notebook devices, and latest additions to their smartphone line-- the Zenfone 5 and Max Pro (M1). Atop Technologies, Inc., highlight their 3G/4G Internet of Things Gateway to connect and remotely supervise multiple field devices. D-Link brings their latest product line for consumer, Small and medium businesses and Surveillance Business. Lastly, Gigabyte showcases their 300-series chipset & Gaming Series, which includes the Z370, H370, B350 Aorus motherboards for action-packed gaming.
Guests can also look forward to a special dance performance by Billy Crawford and an outstanding mini concert by Yeng Constantino. Hurry as happy hour, as you may get to win gadgets, bike and other exclusive prizes via raffle!
