Shopee Launches Credit Card Payments and Shopee Gadget Zone!

To make online shopping quicker and convenient for all users in the Philippines, Shopee is launching Credit Card Payments, today August 13. On the same day, Shopee will also celebrate going cashless with the grand launch of Shopee Gadget Zone, its new in-app portal featuring Lowest Price Guaranteed on assortment of premium tech products from top brands. Shopee users can enjoy 15% discount when paying with credit card up until Sept 8.

In addition, credit card holders from banks including the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI), Citibank, Philippines Savings Bank (PSBank), Philippine National Bank (PNB), Robinsons Bank, and Maybank can enjoy 15% off on Shopee’s Bank of the Day promotions starting August 20.

Shopee Credit Card Payments

Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines said, “Credit card payments will provide users safer and faster transactions on Shopee, matching our promise to bring a convenient online shopping experience tailored to the needs of Filipinos. We are thrilled to launch credit card payments with the grand launch of Shopee Gadget Zone, which has been well-received since its inception. More users can now buy their favourite tech products at even better prices and with this launch, Shopee takes another step towards becoming the top online shopping destination in the Philippines.”

Pay by credit card to save even more at grand launch of Shopee Gadget Zone!

Shopee Gadget Zone

At the same time, the grand launch of Shopee Gadget Zone will feature superb deals across four electronics categories, namely TVs, mobile phones, laptops and tablets, and tech accessories. Users can enjoy Lowest Price Guaranteed with up to 99% off a wide assortment of premium products from leading brands including Apple, Samsung, Philips, and many more. To offer users even more incredible deals, Shopee will also run five exclusive flash sales on August 13 with a mind-blowing 99% off dream electronic products including the Apple iPad, Xbox One S, Xiaomi Redmi 6A and many more.

Shopee Gadget Zone is Shopee’s dedicated in-app portal devoted to all things tech, featuring  different tech products from TV, tablets, accessories, consoles and mobile phones from leading brands like Samsung, Oppo, Vivo at Lowest Price Guaranteed. Users can also find the newest flagship phones in the market like the Samsung Note 9, Oppo F9 and Find X, Honor Play and the hotly-anticipated Xiaomi Pocophone F1. In addition, Check out #ShopeeGadgetZone to see who’s joining the hype on the most exciting tech sale ever!

August Orange Day

Wait there's more, Shopee will also be holding its monthly Orange Day sale from August 13 to 15 featuring waves of Flash Deals across different categories, ₱80 deals, All day Vouchers, Exclusive Bundles with up to 90% discount, and 72 hours of free shipping.

So what you waiting for? Visit www.shopee.ph! Happy Shopping!

For more information about the Credit Card Launch, visit http://shopee.ph/creditcardsonshopee
For more information about Gadget Zone, visit https://shopee.ph/m/gadgetzone
For more information about the Orange Day Sale, visit http://shopee.ph/augustorangeday

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Top 5 Tech Finds at Shopee's Gadget Zone

Geeks! Last July, Shopee officially opened up its new in-app portal "Gadget Zone" featuring the hottest and latest electronic gadgets covering Smartphones, Tablets, Home Entertainment, and Accessories at Best Price offerings!

Shopee Gadget Zone

We checked it out and found great Tech Finds that might be what you are looking for...

Huawei P20 Shopee

Starting off with Huawei P20! This is our pick for high-end flagship phone. Sporting fashion-forward looks that matched with performance-level internals and amazing camera capabilities. Huawei P20 houses a 5.8 inch Full HD+ Display and is powered by Kirin 970 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage. Equipped with advanced camera setup with Leica certification with Rear camera at 12MP (RGB, f/1.8 aperture) + 20 MP (Monochrome, 1/1.23" camera sensor, f/1.6 aperture) that will take your photography to the next level. Front camera is no push over as well at 24MP. Huawei P20 also has complete set of connectivity from ultra fast 4G to advance Wireless connections and future-proof USB Type-C Direct connection. Carries 3400mAh battery with SuperCharge Technology. Huawei P20 is a fitting flagship for you that can match your lifestyle as well as won't disappoint you in terms of overall performance and camera. Retails for 30,990 Pesos.

ASUS Zenfone 5

Next on our list, is New ASUS Zenfone 5! Midrange smartphone to beat with its bang-for-the-buck qualities. Beautifully crafted with glass and metal accented with ASUS concentric design. Holds a wide 6.2 Full HD+ IPS Display protected with Corning Glass that delivers stunning visuals. At its heart is a Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage that guarantees optimize performance with good battery life that is intelligently enhanced with Artificial intelligence through ASUS ZenUI 5. Also hold flagship-level camera sensor with 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor for its standard angle lens as well as another wide-angle rear camera letting you take two different scope of outputs. Front camera is at 8MP which is also good for taking high resolution selfies and videos. NXP intelligent amplifier and is Hi-Res Audio certified, the new Asus Zenfone 5 delivers better audio. Carries 3300mAh battery and supports Quick Charge. Incredible Smartphone with Incredible set of Features at Incredible price of only 19,995 Pesos!

Sony Bravia 32" Smart TV

Look what we found, a smart TV that is right on the money - Sony Bravia 32" Full HD Internet TV (KDL-32W607D). Discover a world of movies, TV, and apps, and enjoy every moment in crystal-clear picture quality at 32 inch wide stunning visuals and picture clarity refined by Sony's unique X-Reality™ PRO processing engine. This TV is perfect with your living room with its simplistic and narrow bezel. Rediscover Entertainment with this Smart TV through Apps and Online Services via Youtube, Netflix and More! Connect your smartphone via screen mirroring and instantly share moments you captured on your device or plug in your Flash Drive via USB. Get this at an affordable offering via Shopee Gadget Zone for only 13,999 Pesos!

Spigen Cases

You got your smartphone there but you really need to protect it from accidental drops or hits therefore we recommend Spigen Cases that is available via Shopee Gadget Zone. Spigen is know for its tough and secured protection of smartphone with their phone cases yet they do look cool with killer design aesthetics. They carry top brands and smartphone models available from entry to flagships. Check out their phone cases offering...

Xiaomi Mi In-ear Pro HD Silver

Finally our last item on the list, Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD Silver. This In-Ear Headphones has excellent build quality that also produce crisp and clear audio with good rendition of various tones and bass. For its price, it is a good replacement to basic headphones that may come with smartphone package. Get this at only 999 Pesos!

So what you think? Check out > Shopee Gadget Zone for more tech finds and other amazing deals!

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Samsung unpacks its Latest Galaxy Note9!

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the next generation of their premium Note series with Galaxy Note9!

“The Note has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation, and Galaxy Note9 is no exception. It’s designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today’s power users want and need,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “Note fans are Samsung’s most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and Galaxy Note9 is the only phone that can keep up with their busy lives.”

Stills features Premium Design with Sexy Curves Front and Back with IP68 water and dust resistance. Infinity Display at 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 2960x1440 resolution, the largest edge-to-edge display ever on a Note.

Inside, it packs cutting-edge 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor coupled with storage and memory options of 6GB RAM (LPDDR4), 128GB or 8GB RAM (LPDDR4), 512GB plus MicroSD card slot for additional storage. With its new processor, support for the fastest network speeds up to 1.2 gigabits per second. To keep things cool and running smoothly, Samsung develop Water Carbon Cooling System as wrll as utilize on-device AI-based performance adjusting algorithm.

A more intelligent camera experience, as Galaxy Note9  builds on Samsung’s industry-leading camera technologies with new capabilities - Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection and advanced noise reduction technology, as well as Dual Aperture lens. Its Dual Rear Camera both of which is at 12MP for Wide-angle: Dual Pixel AF, f1.5/f2.4, OIS; Telephoto: AF, f2.4, OIS. Front Camera is at 8MP AF, at f1.7 aperture. Scence Optimizer, uses intelligence to identify elements of the scene to automatically classify it into one of 20 categories and instantly optimize it based on the category for real-life and improve camera output. Flaw Detection, lets users know if there’s something wrong, so they can take another picture without losing the moment whether image is blurry, the subject blinked, dirty lens or anything that may affect the output.

Of course, let us not forget the next Evolution of the S Pen, being the signature feature of the Note series. Now with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) support and act as a remote or clicker for various actions and interactions between applications and media.

Comes with complete set of advance connection with Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, 5CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS - Galileo Glonass, BeiDou.

Runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung UI with Samsung ecosystem of devices and services inlcuding a more intelligent Bixby, personal assistant. Enjoy music on the go as Samsung gains a new long-term partner, Spotify. Need to be productive? get that PC-like experience with Samsung DeX!

Carries 4000mAh Battery, the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone. This should give you more juice for more work or play. Wireless Charging is supported.

Galaxy Note9 will be available starting August 24, 2018 in select markets including Philippines! and will be offered in Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper with matching S Pen, and Ocean Blue with a Yellow S Pen. Pre-Order will be available starting tomorrow August 11-19, 2018 that will include a free 2018 Samsung 32" Smart HD TV for 8GB/512GB Model while for 6GB/128GB Model,you get to pick between Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear IconX, or Galaxy Tab A 7". Visit Samsung Concept Stores, Globe, Smart, Lazada, Shopee, Lazada, MemoXpress and other Samsung partner dealers nationwide...

Prices:
US
6GB RAM (LPDDR4), 128GB $999
8GB RAM (LPDDR4), 512GB $1,250

UK
6GB RAM (LPDDR4), 128GB £899
8GB RAM (LPDDR4), 512GB £1,099

Philippines:
6GB RAM (LPDDR4),  P55,990
8GB RAM (LPDDR4),  P75,990

Samsung Galaxy Note9
Android 8.1 Oreo
6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED, (2960x1440) Curved Infinity Display
10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)
10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 1.7 GHz)
6GB RAM (LPDDR4), 128GB
8GB RAM (LPDDR4), 512GB
Expandable via MicroSD
Dual Rear Cameras
Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS
Telefoto: 12MP AF, F2.4, OIS
(2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom)
Front Camera: 8MP AF, F1.7
Dual Sim (Hybrid) | Single Models
4G LTE Cat. 18 Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, 5CA, LAA / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz),
VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM,
Bluetooth 5.0 LE
GPS, Galileo*, Glonass, BeiDou
NFC, ANT+
Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG
Dolby Atmos® immersive audio
Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
3.5mm headphone jack
USB-C connectivity
4000mAh battery.
Fast Charginge (QC 2.0)
Wireless Charging (WPC / PMA)
IP68 certification
161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8mm, 201g
Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper, and Ocean Blue with a Yellow S Pen.

Sources:
https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/news/the-new-samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-helps-you-get-more-done-from-wherever-you-are
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_availability_prices_goodies-news-32684.php

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Sony V series, Ultimate Party Machine and Sony's Party-Oke Challenge

Level-Up your Karaoke session with the Ultimate Party Machine with Sony V series!

(Manila, Philippines, 3rd August 2018) – Karaoke, without a doubt, is an essential part of Filipino culture of celebrations. We treasure our time with families and friends, and one of the best ways to spend quality time with them is through singing our hearts out during Karaoke sessions.

Sony’s Party-Oke Challenge kicks off first out of 6 series.

Experience Sony’s Ultimate Party Machine by joining the Sony Party-oke Challenge, open to all ages young and old alike! To join, simply visit the Party-oke booth, register, pick a song of your liking, and show them what you’ve got. Exciting prizes are in-store for everyone. Aside from bragging rights, the overall champion will take home Php 5,000 worth of cash prize and your very own Karaoke Set (43”TV, MHC-V41D & a Sony Microphone)! So gather up your friends, your fambam, and your neighbors and show them what you’ve got. Now is the time to release your inhibitions and sing your hearts out by joining Sony’s Party-oke Challenge!

Get your calendars ready and catch the Party-oke series at these dates and venues:

The Sony V series

With the Sony V series you can now level up your Karaoke session. It comes complete with flashy 360 degrees party lights, LIVE SOUND feature for high quality music output, and two mic inputs. Definitely a sure hit bonding moment for you and your friends to hit your favorite duet songs – more so, you can connect your guitar with three modes: clean for a clear sound, overdrive for a distorted guitar sound, and bass for your bass guitar to showcase a complete performance.

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ASUS Launches ROG Strix and TUF Gaming AMD B450 Series Motherboards

Manila, Philippines, August 1, 2018 — ASUS announced the availability of its new ROG Strix, Prime and TUF Gaming series motherboards built on the AMD B450 chipset and supporting the latest AMD Ryzen™ processors. 

AMD’s Ryzen platform offers an incredible desktop compute experience with multithreaded horsepower plus accessible overclocking and gaming prowess. Earlier this year, they launched the second-generation Ryzen family with the updated X470 chipset designed to further enhance the performance of higher-end gaming and content creation rigs. Now, AMD is launching the B450 chipset for the new generation of affordable motherboards streamlined for straightforward builds and smaller form factors.

ROG Strix and TUF Gaming series offer new designs and customization options plus intelligent cooling and performance enhancements in an affordable package. The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming elevates the platform with signature features for serious gamers while the TUF B450M-Plus Gaming focuses on essentials and durability.

Despite differences within the series, the ASUS B450 family is bound together by common features and capabilities honed over nearly 30 years of making motherboards. From intelligent tuning to cooling to personalization, ASUS has designed these new motherboards to help users maximize their PC’s potential.

Raise the Game with ROG Strix 

ROG is the original gaming motherboard brand, with roots that go back more than a decade to the very first Crosshair, which was also built for AMD processors. The latest ROG Strix X470-I Gaming and ROG Strix X470-F Gaming motherboards bring the enhanced features and functionality users expect to both mini-ITX and full-size ATX form factors. Both motherboards feature predominantly blacked-out designs inscribed with cyber-text patterns that match other recent ROG hardware. 

The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming stretches across a larger area with more expansion capacity for well-balanced builds. With comprehensive cooling, customization and connectivity options, dual PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots, improved DDR4 memory stability, Aura Sync and much more, this motherboard delivers excellent performance with room left in the budget for accompanying hardware. ROG Strix B450-F Gaming offers guided performance tuning and optimization via intuitive ROG software that makes it easy for experienced and first-time system builders alike to create a unique gaming rig.

TUF Gaming’s new Ryzen recruits

More than just motherboards, TUF has grown into family of gaming components that includes ASUS products alongside hardware from industry partners in the TUF Gaming Alliance. Battle-hardened styling permeates the lineup, letting gamers easily put together a distinctive system that matches inside and out.

While styling sets TUF Gaming apart aesthetically, it also matches the military-grade components populating the PCB. High quality TUF Components comprising MOSFETs, chokes, and capacitors help to ensure long-term durability.  

For B450, ASUS created the TUF B450M-Plus Gaming motherboards based on ATX and micro-ATX form factors. They share the same basic specs, with support for up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 memory, dual graphics cards in CrossFireX, 8-channel HD audio with DTS, and extensive connectivity options.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Name		ROG STRIX ROG Strix B450-F Gaming	TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING
CPU		AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ 1st Generation /Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
Chipset		AMD B450 Chipset
Form Factor		ATX (12 x 9.6 in.)	mATX (9.6 x 9.6 in.)
Memory		4 / 64 GB DDR4	4 / 64 GB DDR4
		3200 MHz (O.C.)	3200 MHz (O.C.)
Graphics Output		HDMI 2.0b/ DP	HDMI 2.0b/DVI-D
Expansion Slot	PCIe 3.0 x16	2 @ x16 or x8/x4	1 @ x16 or x8
	PCIe 2.0 x 16	1 max @ x4	1 max @ x4
	PCIe 2.0 x1	3	1
Storage & Connectivity	SATA 6Gb/s	6	6
	M.2	1x 2280 (SATA + PCIe 3.0 x4)	1x 22110 (SATA + PCIe 3.0 x4)
		1x 22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)	N/A
	USB 3.1 Gen 2	2 x Type-A	1x Type-A
	USB 3.1 Gen 1	1 x Type-C at back 3 x Type-A at back 2 x Type-A at front	1x Type-C at back 2x Type-A at back 2x Type-A at front
	USB 2.0	6	6
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet	Intel® I211AT	Realtek® 8111H
	Wireless	N/A	N/A
Audio	Codec	SupremeFX S1220A	Realtek® ALC887
	Effects	Sonic Radar III Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Link	DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
Aura	Aura Sync	V	V
	4-pin RGB Header	1	1
	Addressable RGB header	N/A	N/A
Others		Pre-mounted I/O Shield SafeSlot	SafeSlot

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS B450 based motherboards are available worldwide at leading resellers starting on July 31, 2018.  Pricing are as follows:

Model Name	SRP
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING	PHP 8,050
TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING	PHP 6,380

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Taiwan Excellence unveils the Best Home Companions for the Wet Season

More often than not, the rain gets a bad rap because it cancels plans, makes everyone at work sleepy, and obliges you to bring a heavy umbrella that doesn’t match your outfit. But staying in doesn’t have to be upsetting. Despite these inconveniences, Taiwan Excellence premium-grade devices are great companions at home.

Craft your own relaxing haven

Set your mood at home with Daqi Concept Inc.'s JinGoo Wireless Audio Light. Masquerading as a bird in a cage, this audio player produces beautiful light and sound to drive gloominess away from your home. You can enjoy music, ignore the harsh sound of the rain, and read your favorite novel throughout the day. Its wooden cage base is a powerful subwoofer to make sound more natural. This allows music to reach every corner of your abode without taking too much space.

At night, eliminate stress with Tokuyo Biotech Co., Ltd.'s massage chair. The unique egg-shaped seat helps you sleep soundly and deeply while massaging the back of your calf. This is also equipped with acupressure and air massage, effective for those who suffer from headache, ocular, toothache, and throat pain.

No excuses to skip the gym

You work hard to get fit, whether by having killer runs or striving for a new personal best in your bench press. Don't let the rain make you skip a workout. Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd. has its cutting-edge treadmill. This beautifully simple equipment is designed to fit any contemporary living space. Moreover, its easy-to-access console can help you conveniently utilize the whole fitness rig.

To make exercise more productive, couple it with the SINGTEX Industrial Co., Ltd. top gear. It provides you with great comfort while running in the treadmill as it is crafted with natural raw materials such as recycled coffee grounds combined with biodegradable wood pulp for the fabric components. It has an odor-control function that can absorb moisture and unpleasant body smell twice as much as others so you can stop worrying from getting your sweat all over the place. With its slim-shape cuts, this apparel can be used for yoga, hikes, aerobics, and even work.


Catch up on your favorite shows

Queue feel-good movies using Optoma's UHD65 4K Home Cinema Projector to make a small theater in your entertainment room. This 4K UHD Display brings accurate, razor sharp, high quality images. Enjoy the whole film even during dark scenes as it has brighter whites and deeper black levels.

Moreover, you'll never get distracted while binge-viewing your favorite TV series. This projector is the quietest high-grade home cinema device ever created. Its noise is only at 25 decibels; that is softer than a whisper, allowing you to hear only the audio of the movie.


Warm food for cold days

One of the most important things to have during the rainy season is a hot and hearty meal. Tatung Co. releases its Fusion Cooker Plus. It is a flexible kitchen device that can be both a cooker and a pot to serve meals and warm your tummy.

The cooker is designed to have a powerless heat preservation plate that can warm rice or food for up to two hours. This allows you to save more energy and electricity.

Moreover, it has a 3-millimeter thick inner pot with DAIKIN non-stick coating that offers conduction and storage. This way, you can preserve your food a little longer.

Deal with the wet season with these industry-leading gadgets. These breakthrough innovations are carefully tested and sealed by TAITRA with the guidance from Bureau of Foreign Trade to promote Taiwan’s revolutionary products.

For more information on Taiwan Excellence-accredited products, visit taiwanexcellence.org.tw or like Taiwan Excellence on Facebook. 

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Microsoft Brings Digital Transformation to the C-Suite

Microsoft is leading the discussion on digital transformation in the Philippines holding several C-level roundtable discussions on the impact and necessity of digital transformation in today’s modern business environment.

CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, CMOs, and CHROs from industries such as banking, professional services, retail, education, real estate, power & utilities, and telecommunications participated the discussions.

CIO & COO Roundtable event executives with Microsoft Leaders

“Microsoft is committed to helping leaders understand the economic implications of digital transformation in the society. Digital Transformation is emerging as a key driver of sweeping change across industries globally. More than a mere buzzword, it now has the capacity to significantly improve business revenue and create broader social good,” said Christian Lim, Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft Philippines.

The highlight of these discussions was the different perspectives and insights from organizations like Union Bank, PhilCare, and Rustan Coffee Corporation, to name a few. UnionBank executives: Edwin Bautista, Director, Chief Executive Officer, Henry Aguda, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation officer and Arvie De Vera, First Vice President, Head of Fintech Group, shared the secret to the success of their work on digitizing finance. Aiming to resolve the problem of financial inclusion, UnionBank called in futurists and tech experts to help reach out to remote communities and give them access to financial tools.

At the CEO Round Table event, Microsoft took a closer look at the economic impact of digital transformation in the Philippines. Andrea Della Mattea, Area President (APAC) for Microsoft, reported that the impact of digital products and services to the economy of SEA nations will skyrocket from 6% to a staggering 48% by 2021. This growth will result to an economic increase of more than $60 billion. But more than the rise of revenue and decrease in costs in businesses, digital transformation also has the capability of improving consumers’ lives and bringing about social good.

Microsoft gears up to host another series of C-level roundtable discussion this August, it remains focused on supporting business leaders in their journey towards shaping better opportunities for business and society through innovation.

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