Special Edition ROG Zephyrus G14 by ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and ACRONYM

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced its collaboration with ACRONYM®, leading technical apparel design agency, to create a special edition ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop fusion of top-of-the-line hardware and a radical new vision for what technology can be. This laptop will embody a design concept grounded in Errolson Hugh’s vision of a more empowered user: not just a gamer, but a thinker and a creator.

ROG x ACRONYM

Errolson Hugh, ACRONYM®’s co-founder has been a pioneer in the technical apparel industry since the company’s founding in 1994. In 26 years, ACRONYM has built an extensive design portfolio dedicated to merge singular style with the latest technology. The brand has proven track record as a visionary in the apparel industry with a commitment to sourcing top notch materials to create utilitarian designs that go far beyond style whether they’re designing product lines for Nike and Arc’Teryx, virtual video game gear for Square Enix / EIDOS, or creating clothing under their own flag. Hugh says: “We try to break the expected relationship with a product to make the user feel more aware of the product as a tool, and make them more active and engaged with it. It’s too easy to become complacent toward the technology we use and let into our lives, and that can make us passive recipients of information, and thus less creative and less empowered.” 

Hugh brought in long-time collaborator, designer David Rudnick, whose studio, Terrain, is sought-after by industry leaders in fashion, music and the arts for their visionary approach to building visual systems that require a completely original aesthetic. Together, Rudnick and Hugh designed and prototyped a new design language from the ground up, including bespoke typefaces and material treatments, touching every aspect of the ROG Zephyrus G14. 

This forward-thinking approach made ACRONYM® a best choice as natural design partner for the Republic of Gamers. ROG is committed to making premium gaming hardware that’s powerful for pro-level work and play, while also being customizable so as gamers can express themselves. ACRONYM®’s designs consistently exemplify their belief that aesthetic expression is a form of freedom. Through style, audiences can share their story, their way.

Pushing the Limits of Engineering

As the most powerful 14” gaming laptop on the market, ROG Zephyrus G14 is well-equipped for both everyday multitasking and gaming, and engineered with high-end materials lightweight and resilient enough to travel anywhere–the ideal canvas for ACRONYM®’s first gaming hardware design. No device better epitomizes the convergence of style and technology than the ultraslim Zephyrus G14.

Internally, the Zephyrus G14 boasts 8-core 16-thread AMD® Ryzen™ 9 CPU coupled with NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 2060 GPU, which gives it the power for content creation, like editing videos or streaming,  and lets it effortlessly run through tons of modern game and application titles. It also features IPS-level display that’s PANTONE® Validated for color accuracy and boasts Adaptive Sync variable refresh rate technology for ultra-smooth gaming. The device pack considerable power in a 14-inch chassis less than 20mm thin takes premium to a new level. 

The Zephyrus G14 is crafted from high-end materials, from its magnesium alloy deck to its aluminum lid, that allow it to be as light as it is strong. Visually, it is eye-catching with one-of-a-kind AniMe Matrix™ LED display that offers gamers and creators a new platform to show off custom animations, text effects, and audio visualizers.

Redefining Premium Gaming

The Special Edition ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01 builds from its original base design and enhances it with several distinct visual features. Using custom materials, etching, machining, specially developed paints, and two completely original typefaces to bring ACRONYM®’s vision to life.

Precision etchings along its sides reinforce the notion that this is a precision-crafted tool that also took great technical care to make. While its carbon black surfaces are sleek enough to blend into any environment, a closer look reveals striking touches, schematic markings, and iconography that invite curiosity. Every detail on the laptop was given consideration; even the AniMe™ Matrix is equipped with eight ACRONYM®-designed animations exclusive to this device.

ACRONYM® addressed every point of contact between the user and the machine. Everything from the box to the unique ACRONYM® Airpak laptop sleeve is designed to be reusable and recyclable. The ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01 represents a bold new frontier in gaming technology, fusing next-gen style with next-gen hardware for the next generation of gamers and creative professionals. ACRONYM® and ROG are proud to take this first step together toward a radical new vision of what users’ experience of what hardware and personal devices can be.

For updates on the ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 ACRNM RMT01 For further details, check out the ASUS Republic of Gamers Facebook Page.

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Vewd x Realtek Partnership for better Android TV-based chipsets

Vewd, the world’s largest independent provider of OTT software, today announced partnership with Realtek, one of the world’s leading semiconductor vendors, and will pre-integrate Vewd’s signature smart TV technology and essential modules with their Android TV-based chipsets. These include Vewd Core, the leading independent HTML5 SDK for connected TV devices, and essential Core modules, including the hybrid TV module, standalone media player, and Freeview Play support module.

More than 80% of the world’s Android TV-based smart TVs already ship comes with Vewd software. World-class support for key hybrid TV technologies, including HbbTV 2, make Vewd Core the perfect complement to Android TV.

“Vewd and Android TV together give manufacturers a compelling go-to-market proposition,” said Realtek’s Vice President and Spokesman, Yee-Wei Huang.  “By pre-integrating Vewd’s technology with our Android TV chipsets, we give manufacturers a complete turnkey solution to cover their smart TV needs. With HbbTV in Europe, hybrid TV offerings will become critical for smart TVs over the coming years – Vewd ensures we’re ready today with the industry’s most robust solution.”

Vewd is one of the leading enablers of hybrid TV. Vewd’s implementation of HbbTV 2.0.1 has been named “Best Multiscreen HbbTV Service” by the HbbTV Association. Vewd was one of the key partners powering the first launch of an ATSC 3.0-based service in the U.S. in 2018.

“Ever since we helped complete the world's first Android TV many years ago, we’ve constantly expanded our capabilities and ambitions for Android TV,” said Aneesh Rajaram, CEO, Vewd. “We’re proud to collaborate with Realtek to significantly reduce a manufacturer’s time-to-market and eliminate costly Capex from one-off integration projects, making it a surefire win for manufacturers adopting Android TV.”

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Strixmas 2018 Christmas Promo!

ASUS Republic of Gamers launches Strixmas 2018 as a way to give back to our loyal fan base and those who are just about to join it!

ASUS ROG will be bundling various premium physical or digital items for different components and peripherals that users can claim online. To give you a teaser, some of the bundles will be eligible to claim a game code for either Battlefield V, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4!

To join the campaign, end-users should follow these steps. The campaign is open to end-users who will buy ASUS ROG products. Once an end-user buys the product, they can submit a claim through ph.rog.gg/strixmas2018.  Digital game codes can be redeemed through ph.rog.gg/battlefield or ph.rog.gg/blackops4 depending on the bundle. Verification will be done within 30 business days. On the claiming site, end-users are required to enter their details, along with their proof of purchase and serial number/s of the item/s they bought. 

End-users will be eligible to receive the following after ASUS verifies their purchase:

Category	Prize
Motherboard
ROG Maximus XI gaming motherboard	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + ROG Horsem4n figure + ROG Vintage Cap + ROG Tee Shirt  + ROG sticker set
ROG Maximus X gaming motherboard	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + ROG Horsem4n figure + ROG Tee Shirt  + ROG sticker set
ROG Strix Z390 gaming motherboard	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + ROG Vintage Cap + ROG sticker set
ROG Strix Z370 gaming motherboard	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + ROG Tee Shirt  + ROG sticker set
ROG Strix H370 / B360 / B450 gaming motherboard	ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set
ROG Crosshair VII Hero	ROG Vintage Cap + ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set
ROG Strix X470 gaming motherboard	ROG Tee Shirt  + ROG sticker set
Video Cards
ROG Strix RTX 2080Ti, RTX2080	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + Battlefield V + ROG Horsem4n figure + ROG-NVIDIA dri-fit shirt
ROG Strix RTX 2070	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + Battlefield V + ROG Gladius mouse
ROG Strix GTX 1070Ti, GTX 1070, GTX 1060 6GB	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition
Monitors
ROG Swift 27"-34"gaming monitor	ROG Horsem4n figure + ROG Vintage Cap + ROG writing notebook + ROG Tee shirt + ROG sticker set
ROG Swift 24"-25"gaming monitor	ROG Horsem4n figure + ROG Tee shirt + ROG sticker set
ROG Strix 27"- 35" gaming monitor	ROG Horsem4n figure +  ROG writing notebook + ROG Pilipinas shirt + ROG sticker set
ROG Strix 24" - 25" gaming monitor	ROG Horsem4n figure + ROG Pilipinas shirt + ROG sticker set
Routers
ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Edition	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Standard Edition + ROG Pilipinas duffle bag + ROG Vintage Cap + ROG Pilipinas shirt
ROG Rapture GT-AC5300	ROG Pilipinas duffle bag + ROG Vintage Cap + ROG Pilipinas shirt
ASUS RT-AC88U, ASUS RT-AC86U	ROG Pilipinas duffle bag + ROG Pilipinas shirt
Peripherals
Any ROG / Strix gaming keyboard	ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set
ROG Centurion / Delta gaming headset	ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set + ROG phone pocket
Any ROG Strix gaming headset	ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set
Any ROG or Strix gaming mouse	ROG sticker set + ROG phone pocket
AIO / PSU
ROG Ryujin 360 / 240	ROG Vintage Cap + ROG Tee Shirt  + ROG sticker set
ROG Ryuo 240 / 120	ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set + ROG phone pocket
ROG Thor 1200W / 850W	ROG Vintage Cap + ROG Tee Shirt + ROG sticker set

Open to Philippine residents only. Commercial and/or bulk purchases are automatically disqualified from the promotion.

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Hikvision Bring Smarter Security with Artificial Intelligence

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision), the world’s leading provider of innovative security products and solutions, recently embarked on an AI Tour across 40 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Middle East, Oceania, and Latin America. In the tour’s stop in the Philippines, Hikvision showcased AI innovations covering AI Cloud architecture, AI technologies, AI products, and other vertical solutions.

In today’s digital age, Artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to revolutionize how we live, work and play. AI is offering businesses the prospect of increased productivity and innovation, while at the same time also enabling society to help solve some of its most persistent challenges -- like disease, natural disasters, and security.

Ray Wu, General Manager of Hikvision

“As AI becomes more common and more powerful, deep learning will soon become the foundational technology for the security industry. AI will strengthen critical security efforts in every sphere, with new machine learning techniques giving CCTV cameras the ability to spot troubling behavior without human supervision,” said Ray Wu, General Manager of Hikvision. 

Deep learning is the next level of AI development. It is beyond machine learning where supervised classification of features and patterns are set into algorithms. Rather, deep learning incorporates unsupervised or “self-learning” principles. “Hikvision is building deep learning into its own analytics algorithms. The result of multi-layer learning and extensive data collection is enhanced accuracy and improved analytics. And this applies to vehicle and human recognition,“ explained Mr. Wu.

Based in Hangzhou, China, Hikvision is a pioneer in intelligent video surveillance and has created diversified products and solutions that utilize AI to address today’s modern challenges. In Hikvision’s AI tour, the company introduced several product models equipped with deep learning algorithms:

• EXIR Flexible PanoVu Network Camera - This camera features 1/2.7" progressive scan CMOS sensors and four lenses with each lens supporting 1080p resolution at 30fps. A compression of up to H.265+ saves bandwidth and storage space. The EXIR is capable of 6 behavior analyses as well as 4 exception detections.
• PanoVu PT Series 2MP + 2MP Target Capture Camera - This camera is able to capture distant images as well as close-up images with the integration design of distant view camera and tracking PTZ camera. This series can be widely used in situations where wide monitoring range and high definition are required, such as the entrance or exit of an airport, park, or station. 
• 2MP 25× IR Network Speed Dome - The speed dome is a DarkfighterX series camera that adopts the patented dual-sensor design to process color and brightness independently, and outputs one full-color image. It is equipped with deep-learning-based target classification algorithms for auto-tracking and perimeter protection.
• Facial Recognition Server - Powered by deep learning technology, the server incorporates algorithms for identity confirmation and support for up to 1 million blacklisted targets. It is compatible with third-party cameras and meets varied scenario requirements, including shopping malls and public squares.
• LPR Camera - Powered by Hikvision’s deep learning AI algorithm, this camera can identify more than 6 types of Philippine license plate numbers, including both private and public utility vehicles, at 90% accuracy. Hikvision is dedicated to optimizing its LPR algorithm and expects to up its accuracy to 95% by 2019.

Hikvision has introduced a series of products that can accurately detect, recognize, and analyze human, vehicle, and object features and behavior, and can be widely used in indoor and outdoor scenarios. “With AI, CCTV cameras now have the digital brains to match their eyes, letting them analyze live video with no humans necessary. AI is a game-changer, and we’re seeing firsthand how that technology can be used to guard against theft and improve security,” said Evelyn Ativo, Product Group Head of Iontech Inc., one of the key players in the Information Technology distribution industry in the Philippines.

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ASUS ROG Opens its South District with 360 Experiential Gaming Store at SM Mall of Asia

MANILA, Philippines, October 3, 2018 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) opened its newest and daring stronghold yet in the Philippines at the SM Cyberzone, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. 

“With the launch of the South District of the Republic in SM Mall of Asia, we aim to further solidify our stance as the number one gaming brand in the country as we open the first ROG concept store in the country that adapts an open-floor layout. This is the first store outside Taiwan that will embrace an experiential floor plan, similar to our ROG premium store in Syntrend Electronics Mall in Taipei, and gives current and prospective ROG end-users with a better experience in trying out the latest ROG devices to help with their decision to Join the Republic,” said ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su.

The inauguration strengthens ROG foothold in the South and ensures users get nothing but the best gaming experiences boasting an open-floor layout and housing the best gaming machines and peripherals available. The event was attended by VIPs from ASUS Philippines, executives from partner dealer and distributors, as well as premier DoTA 2 Shoutcaster Nico “KuyaNic” Nazario, and top local female streamer and ROG Ambassador Ann B. Mateo. ROG Citizens got a chance to play together with their e-sports and gaming idols in a head-on battle between Team HERO and Team SCAR spearheaded respectively by the gaming personalities. Battling for supremacy together with their teams to determine who dominates the South District between Team Hero and Team SCAR.

ROG started fortifying its Districts back in 2016 by opening the Capital of the Republic in SM Megamall – the first ever concept store in the country, followed by the (2nd) North District in SM North EDSA in the same year. ROG continued expanding with its 3rd District in Visayas Region in SM City Cebu opened in 2017.

“With these districts of the Republic, ASUS ROG has dominated as the number one gaming brand in the country. In fact, we are happy to share that we are still the Number 1 gaming brand today, with a 53 percent market share based on market data as of June 2018,” said Su.

“However, our efforts don’t stop there. As we aim to expand our market share in the country, members of the Republic can also expect to get the same experience when they visit present and upcoming ROG districts near them,’ Su concluded.

Latest ROG Machines in the New ROG Concept Store

Boundless Bravery, Limitless Precision – ROG Strix GL504 Hero and SCAR Edition

Designed for both first-person shooter (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), these powerful successors feature a more compact design and a new front RGB light bar with customizable Aura Sync lighting. Both the SCAR II and Hero II laptops feature the world’s first 144Hz ultra-narrow-bezel display which allow for hyper-immersive visual performance. Both editions come with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16GB of DDR4-2666MHz RAM. The Strix GL504 SCAR II comes with a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM; while the Strix GL504 Hero II comes with a 128GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM.

Gaming Supremacy Uncovered – ROG Huracan G21 Gaming Desktop

 

The ROG Huracan G21 takes desktop gaming into a whole new level with its features that fits a supreme gaming machine. It unleashes its true potential as it improves the airflow when the side cover is opened which enables CPU and GPU performance boost. Maintenance and upgrade of key components are easier with its slide-open chassis design. This small-form factor desktop houses the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for an extraordinary gaming experience. Huracan G21 also comes with up to 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 VRAM. It also comes with Aura Sync which shows off your gaming colors with synchronized light effects with other Aura Sync-compatibles devices.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and Activision Partnership for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

MANILA, Philippines, October 2, 2018 — Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) partners with with Activision, for the upcoming release of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 on PC!

From September 10, 2018 to January 10, 2019, ROG will be the first digital PC game bundling provider of Call of Duty®: Back Ops 4. Consumers can gain access to the game by purchasing an eligible ROG product during the promotion period. With a strong dedication to PC gamers, the Call of Duty team and ROG have worked closely on a unique collaboration with their AURA Sync technology across multiple product lines.

“We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with ASUS Republic of Gamers in an unprecedented way for Black Ops 4,” said Ander Nickell, Director of Partnerships at Activision. “Our development teams are hard at work making this the best PC Call of Duty game yet. ASUS ROG shares that commitment to the community, so it was a natural fit to bring our brands together to deliver something special to fans.”

“ASUS Republic of Gamers and Activision have enjoyed great successes over many years, within their respective markets, and we are excited to bring the two together," said Vivian Lien, Head of Global Marketing for Gaming at Republic of Gamers, and Chief Marketing Officer at ASUS North America. “ROG consistently delivers great gaming experiences by working closely with partners and publishers, both on the technology side and on the business side. We’ve collaborated with the eSports teams we sponsor to gain unique insight to provide leading performance and game-ruling innovation. And, similarly, we worked closely with Activision to integrate our RGB-lighting technology, AURA Sync, into this latest version of Call of Duty, to further enhance gameplay.   Now, we’re pleased to deliver eligible ROG products bundled together with one of the most anticipated titles of the year, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 on PC.”

Dominate the Battle with AURA Sync integration into Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for an enhanced gaming experience

ROG worked with Activision to incorporate customized AURA Sync capabilities and effects within Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for PC to AURA Sync capable devices. AURA Sync coordinates colors and effects with compatible RGB-lit products like desktops, headsets, keyboards, motherboards, notebooks, and mice, among others. This makes it easy for users to personalize their entire gaming set up to a consistent look and feel that reflects their gaming persona or the feel of the game being played. With the AURA Sync integration within Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, actions within the game trigger the RGB light effects to enhance gameplay, reflecting the intensity of the game through the user’s PCs and components, creating a more immersive experience.

ROG and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Bundle
Consumers who will purchase eligible graphics card product/s from participating dealers* during the limited promotion period, beginning September 10th, will receive access to the Digital Standard Edition of the game. To claim an activation code, end-users will need to register an account on the redemption page. A proof of purchase and the serial number of the product should be uploaded on the redemption page which will be used to verify the purchase, once cleared, the user will be given an activation code through email within 20 working days. For additional details please visit: www.ROGxBO4.com

The promotion period extends from purchases made from the 20th of August until the 31st of December 2018 or until supplies last. 

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Ground Zero Esports Lounge: Premier Gaming Experience in the North

MANILA PHILIPPINES, 29 SEPTEMBER 2018 – Ground Zero Esports Lounge, located in Xentro Mall, Antipolo Opens! Aims to be the one-stop-shop for the gamer looking for a high-end gaming experience with premier amenities.

With the rise of gaming and esports in the Philippines, the need for places where gamers can congregate has also increased, and the cybercafé industry needs to step up keep up with the demands. With impressive PC specs, wide-ranging dining options and an upscale ambiance, Ground Zero is the perfect hangout for gamers and non-gamers alike.

Ground Zero also provides an expansive menu with specialty gaming-themed dishes and drinks, complete from appetizers to desserts, cocktails and coffee. For those who prefer to watch rather than play, there are also 15 units of 55” TV’s streaming the most prestigious esports tournaments.

The names behind Ground Zero are also forerunners in the local cybercafé industry – Mr. Eric Redulfin, of TNC Cyber Café, says it best: “Gusto namin na magkaroon sila ng lugar na mapupuntahan ng magkakasama – yung mga gamers, yung mga pamilya nila, mga magulang, mga kaibigan. Dito pwedeng mag kita lahat, at may mahahanap silang ma-eenjoy nila.”

The venue’s host 87 regular PC units armed with cutting edge specs: Z730 Gigabyte motherboards, 8th gen Intel i5 processors, NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPUs, 16GB of RAM at the price of 60php/hour. There is a VIP area that are equipped with more powerful gear with 10 units of Acer Predator G1’s with NVIDIA GTX 1080 GPUs at 80php/hour – all handily capable of running the latest triple-A games and today’s biggest competitive multi-player games displayed on Acer Predator XB241H monitors for immersive gaming experience.

The entire venue is installed with blazing reliable internet connection for fast, smooth, lag-free games as well as ultra-fast upload and download speeds, making it a perfect stomping grounds for passionate gamers looking to go pro, big groups looking for holding LAN Party, or even professionals that need better internet speed.

One of Ground Zero’s major objectives is to become an avenue that joins today’s gamers to yesterday’s roots, while simultaneously linking them to the people around them – their family, friends and the greater community, as the perfect place to gather and connect.

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Merry Holiday Parties with the new Sony M series

(Manila, Philippines, 28th September 2018) – It is Ber Months! It means back-to-back parties and celebrations! Make the most of your get together with friends and loved ones with Sony M Series to give you the best out of your parties.

Authentic Party Experience

Create your own party atmosphere with high-power amplifiers and bright lights that transforms your living room into Party Haven with the MHC-M40D and MHC-M60D. Designed with the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) this improves the sound quality of compressed sound sources so songs are played with natural and expansive sound quality like you are in a live concert!

The MHC-M40D provides an improved level of sound pressure and wide stereo sound that can pump up your Christmas playlist. With its main unit light, the MHC-M60D gives that extra multi-colored speaker lights that move in time to any beat perfect for friends that dance their hearts out during celebrations.

Sing a duet with a loved one

Sing your favorite holiday songs with your friends and families and share the limelight as these models come with two mic inputs. An awesome bonding experience for families who never miss a chance to go all out when singing.

Amplify your favorite holiday jam

Connect multiple home audio systems via Bluetooth with up to 50 compatible home audio systems and synchronize the music and lighting. Listen to your best-loved Christmas jingles and tunes louder than ever!

So go ahead and have fun this holiday season. Spend the merry season with your loved ones and leave the rest of the party fun with the Sony M Series. 

The Sony M Series is available in all Sony Centers priced at PHP 15,999 for the MHC-M40D, and PHP 19,999 for the MHC-M60D.


For more information, visit www.sony.com.ph, like facebook.com/SonyPhilippines, or follow twitter.com/SonyPHinc and Instagram.com/sonyPHInc.

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HomeSpace360 and Microsoft Transforming Real Estate with VR and AR

HomeSpace360 officially launched to transform Real Estate with VR/AR together with Microsoft!

We are in the age of digital transformation where technology has pave the way changing our lives from AI, blockchains and more digital innovations revolutionizing different industries including Real Estate.

Real Estate is a valuable commodity. According to 2015 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI), a total of 4826 establishment in the formal sector involve in the industry. That same year, real estate also contributed the major share in income and expense as the sector generated a total income of PHP534.5 billion. Although the industry remain static as it continued to rely on traditional practice. This just means that there is room for innovation to transform the industry.

Virtual reality (VR) and Augmented reality (AR) are often viewed as technology of the future. From academic research to engineering, design, business, the arts and entertainment, there are many more uses of VR and AR. In the real estate market, VR is becoming more popular among consumers and businesses although creating output is costly and require advance equipment. This led Simon Gemayel, CEO and Founder of HomeSpace360, to utilize smartphone technology to create, share, and display 360 content in 2D and 3D, at a fraction of the cost.

“Technology is the great equalizer. And we want to enable all realtors by democratizing immersive virtual tours through user-friendly technology. With HomeSpace360, we use smartphone technology to bring high quality 3D virtual tours within reach of every marketer,” said Gemayel.

HomeSpace360 offers brokers an all-in-one mobile app for creating high-quality 8K 2D and 3D photographic and video VR experiences directly on a smartphone.

This is a first of its kind, HomeSpace360 is a platform that allows real estate marketers to deliver gorgeous, immersive 360-degree virtual tours to prospective buyers and renters at scale, using both smartphones and virtual reality headsets.

HomeSpace360 is very intuitive, easy to use, and fast. A kit provides realtors everything they need to create and share high quality 360 virtual tours immediately. The kit includes: a (1) Mobile VR viewer, (2) battery-free smartphone rotator, (3) lightweight tripod with carrying bag, and an (4) HD fisheye lens for 3D capture. Here is their pricing:

Together with the HomeSpace360 Cloud, the end-to-end automated system offers property marketers a solution for quickly and inexpensively capturing, distributing, and visualizing properties in 2D and 3D on web, mobile and in VR. It is a low-cost alternative to a 3D camera for providing immersive virtual tours. Built on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, HomeSpace360 is redefining how people view and acquire properties in today’s digital age. “With our technology, marketers can easily transport their clients to 10, 20, even 30 properties in an hour,” added Gemayel.

Through its robust partner ecosystem, Microsoft gives its partners access to the latest technology and guidance on how to extend that technology to build tailor-made solutions. “It’s exciting to see partners like HomeSpace360 create democratizing solutions to today’s problems with Microsoft technology. Microsoft Partners such as HomeSpace360 are at the center of our digital transformation as they continue to enable our customers to achieve more,” said Eileen Ong, Microsoft Director of Commercial Partners & Small Medium Corporate Business Units.

For more information go to >  HomeSpace360 Website

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Asus unleashed Creative Power with New 2018 Zenbooks and VivoBooks

ASUS Philippines officially announced the local availability of its latest ZenBook, ZenBook Pro and VivoBooks premium ultraportable laptop series!

“With tonight’s event showcasing the heritage of ASUS’ ZenBook line, we are proud to introduce yet another step in our innovation with the new ZenBooks as we continue to provide end-users with more ways to unleash their creative power,” said George Su, Country Manager, ASUS Philippines System Business Group.

New products announced include the ZenBook 13 (UX333), ZenBook 14 (UX433) and ZenBook 15 (UX533) — the world's most compact 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch laptops , respectively. The groundbreaking ZenBook Pro 15 professional laptop is now joined by the new ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480), with both models incorporating the revolutionary ASUS ScreenPad™ updated with exciting new features and functions. Also announced was the latest version of the ZenBook S (UX391FA), that has an amazing battery life of up to 20-hours, and the VivoBook S15 (S530), colorful and stylish lightweight laptops.

ZenBook 13/14/15: The World's most Compact Laptops

The ZenBook 13, 14 and 15 introduce the stunning frameless ASUS NanoEdge display with ultra-slim bezels with screen-to-body ratio of up to 95% . The ultra-compact design incorporating ErgoLift hinge mechanism that tilts the keyboard for comfortable typing. ZenBook 13 and 14 also features exclusive new NumberPad, an innovative LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad. The new models feature a full complement of high-performance components including the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor with integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi optimized for Intel® Wireless-AC 9560, and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics.

ZenBook Pro 14: Performance to go, with the revolutionary ScreenPad

The ZenBook Pro 14 is a highly mobile alternative to the 15.6-inch ZenBook Pro 15, featuring the new ScreenPad — an ASUS innovation that creates a new way for users work and interact with their laptop. ZenBook Pro 14 delivers great performance in a slim, lightweight and supremely elegant design. Powered by up to the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor featuring integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q discrete graphics, the ZenBook Pro 14 can sure handle the most demanding tasks. The all-aluminum design features the ErgoLift hinge, and its ultra-compact dimensions are enabled by the 14-inch NanoEdge FHD display, with ultraslim bezels that provide an wide expansive viewing experience. The display is also factory pre-calibrated and PANTONE validated for superb color accuracy. The ZenBook Pro 14 features fast face login and built-in support for Windows Cortana and Amazon Alexa voice services.

ScreenPad evolved: Introducing new features and functions

A wave of new and updated apps for the ScreenPad, the intelligent touchpad available exclusively on the ZenBook Pro 15 and the new ZenBook Pro 14, is now available. The new apps — Adobe Sign, Handwriting and SpeechTyper — add new functionality and features to the ScreenPad. The updated ASUS Sync app makes it easier than ever to integrate a smartphone with the ZenBook Pro, while the improved Extender Mode turns ScreenPad into a secondary Windows display for dual-screen productivity. The new apps and updates are available to download via the ScreenPad settings menu. An online tutorial highlighting the features and capabilities of the updated ScreenPad is available at https://www.asus.com/ScreenPad-Tutorial/.

ZenBook S (UX391FA): 20-hour battery life

The ZenBook S (UX391FA) is a premium 13.3-inch ultraportable Windows 10 laptop now upgraded with power-saving components that enable a remarkable 20-hour battery life , along with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processors for enhanced performance. These new improvements make the ZenBook S an even more compelling choice for discerning on-the-go users, offering effortless portability, powerful performance and no-compromise connectivity, combined with military-grade (MIL-STD-810G) toughness.

VivoBook S15 (S530): Beyond the Edge

ASUS today announced VivoBook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430), a pair of stylish and lightweight laptops designed for the young, and the young at heart. Both laptops feature bold color-blocking designs, with five vibrant color options and several textured finishes. Also ErgoLift hinge replicates the feel of typing on a desktop keyboard for more comfortable typing, while the new three-sided NanoEdge display design provides an immersive viewing experience. S15 and S14 are powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, with NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 discrete graphics. Both laptops feature dual-storage designs.

“What we’ve shown tonight is the heritage of the ZenBook line—a testament to the innovations that we’ve made in providing notebooks that not only embody timeless elegance, but also the performance that today’s professionals and digital nomads demand. We are excited for the future as we continue to develop exciting products that will help our end users search for incredible,” concluded Su.

ASUS’ latest ZenBook product line will be locally available in Q4 2018. Prices are as follows...

Model	Display	Processor	RAM	Storage	GPU	SRP
ZenBook 13 UX333
UX333FA-A3009T	13.3 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 256G M.2 SSD	Intel UHD Graphics 620	54,995
UX333FN-A4015T	13.3 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 256G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	62,995
UX333FN-A4016T	13.3 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 256G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	62,995
UX333FN-A4115T	13.3 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 256G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	66,995
ZenBook 14 UX433
UX433FN-A6090T	14 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 256G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	62,995
UX433FN-A6145T	14 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 512G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	66,995
UX433FN-A6108T	14 ” FHD	i7-8565U	16GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 512G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	77,995
UX433FN-A6024T	14 ” FHD	i7-8565U	16GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 512G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	77,995
ZenBook 14 UX533
UX533FD-A9110T	15 ” FHD	i5-8265U	8GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 256G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	74,995
UX533FD-A9074T	15 ” FHD	i7-8565U	16GB	PCIEG3x2 NVME 512G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	89,995
ZenBook Pro 14
UX480FD-BE010T	14 ” FHD	i7-8565U	16GB	DDR4 PCIEG3x2 NVME 512G M.2 SSD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 MAX Q	94,995
ZenBook S UX391
UX391UA-EG020T	13.3” FHD	i5-8250U i7-8550U	8GB	SATA3 256G M.2 SSD	Intel UHD Graphics 620	69,995
UX391UA-ET082T						74,995
UX391UA-ET088T						74,995
VivoBook S15
S530UN-BQ031T (Gold)	15" FHD	i7-8550	8G	1TB+256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	63,995
S530UN-BQ003T (Grey)	15" FHD	i7-8550	8G	1TB+256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	63,995
S530UN-BQ138T (Grey)	15" FHD	i5-8250	4G	1TB+256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	51,995
S530UN-BQ139T (Gold)	15" FHD	i5-8250	4G	1TB+256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	51,995
VivoBook S14
S430UN-EB022T (Gold)	14" FHD	i7-8550	8G	256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	60,995
S430UN-EB023T (Grey)	14" FHD	i7-8550	8G	256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	60,995
S430UN-EB018T (Gold)	14" FHD	i5-8250	4G	1TB+256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	50,995
S430UN-EB019T (Grey)	14" FHD	i5-8250	4G	1TB+256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	50,995
S430UN-EB016T (Grey)	14" FHD	i5-8250	4G	256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	47,995
S430UN-EB017T (Gold)	14" FHD	i5-8250	4G	256G SSD	MX150 2GD5	47,995

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