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Globe digital services keep Bacoor residents safe, informed, connected

Globe extends its reliable, efficient digital services to the city of Bacoor through GoWiFi, KonekTayo WiFi, and Globe Labs’ SMS API services, as the city is challenged by the rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitals at the brink of full capacity. This initiative is part of Globe’s continuous commitment to provide Filipinos with accessible means of connectivity and communication to continue working, learning, earning, and living, especially during this time when these services are of utmost importance. Globe has deployed its GoWiFi service to Bacoor City Hall for a safe, secure, and reliable connection that can help local government personnel stay informed and connected while conducting day-to-day operations. Globe also supports families and communities in Ciudad de Strike with affordable home internet through its KonekTayo WiFi offering. Ramping up the city government’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Globe Labs’ SMS API allows the automated sending of targeted vaccination alerts to the

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MSI Gaming Arena to hold its first-ever University Championship in PH

MSI, in partnership with AIoT Solutions, is bringing its gaming arena closer to students in the Philippines with its first-ever University Championship. Filipino esports fans, gamers, and enthusiasts will be able to witness the intense battles between collegiate teams in Riot Game’s popular first-person shooter, VALORANT. The tournament will run from October 30 to December 4, but registration will start as early as October 7. The MSI Gaming Arena (MGA) University Championship has spanned across different countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and now the Philippines. The tournament aims to recognize the emergence of esports in the country and promote the importance of camaraderie among universities even without face-to-face engagements, moreover in this time of the pandemic. “MSI together with AcadArena, ESL Gaming, The Gaming Company, One Up esports, Riot Games, and VNG are proud to bring the heat and thrill of gaming experience among universities in

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Jumpstarting growth: How 'hacking' your apps can be a solution for you

It seems almost every day we get bombarded with ads clamoring for us to download the hottest new app that will change our lives. Need something to track your sleep or something that can convert images to text? There’s an app for that! How about the note-taking app that’s somehow better than all the others on the market? There are quite a few of that, too! But which app should we get? How can budding apps compete with already established titans in a market where recognition is everything? Enter: Growth hacking. It’s growing, growing, growing But what exactly is growth hacking? To put it simply, growth hacking is a strategy where creative tactics are employed in any part of the product development process and consumer journey to focus on growth. For startups and app creators, it’s certainly a viable alternative to reach a larger audience in a shorter period of time at a lower cost compared to traditional marketing. Shane Shan, director of APAC Huawei Consumer Cloud Service, explai

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Buy a participating HP printer, get a Travel Club or Bratpack e-voucher.

HP and Travel Club, a premiere concept store for travel bags and luggage that’s “Always at the heart of travel,” have come together to offer an irresistible promo – allowing their customers to earn big rewards while they work and learn from home! From August 16, 2021, to October 31, 2021, grab the opportunity to upgrade and purchase select HP printers to be entitled to get P1,500 worth of e-vouchers redeemable at The Travel Club and Bratpack online stores. Choose from the following participating HP printer models, each one perfectly suited for a variety of needs and requirements: HP Neverstop Laser Printers 1000w, MFP 1200a, and MFP 1200w – HP’s first toner tank printer designed for mess-free, self-reloadable laser printing in a few easy steps! HP LaserJet Pro Printers M12w and M15a – powered by Jet Intelligence Toner cartridges, these produce consistent, professional documents from a compact laser printer that’s designed for optimum efficiency. HP DeskJet Plus Ink Advantage All-In

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Globe Games, Esports continue to thrive, fuel passion during COVID-19 pandemic

In every difficult situation, there is an opportunity. While the global health crisis forced people to stay in quarantine, it also opened the doors for digital Esports and new gaming content that help continue to fuel the passion of gamers and Esports enthusiasts. Nikko Acosta, Globe SVP and Head of Content Business Group, said that from a minimal share of content traffic three years ago, Games and Esports went up to more than double in year-on-year traffic growth. This could be attributed to the availability of the proper device, strong connection to internet services, and an impressive portfolio of games to choose from today. League of Legends Wildrift alone already reached 90% of its topline monthly target due to the wireless availability of the game, an area of access that was not available in the past. “Enjoying your passion doesn't mean it will go away with this pandemic. The nice thing about being online is that as long as you have the time, you'll be able to invest properly.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4, Watch4 Classic reshape the smartwatch experience

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic — marking a new era for smartwatch innovation. They are the first smartwatches to feature the new Wear OS powered by Samsung, built jointly with Google, and are equipped with One UI Watch, Samsung’s most intuitive user interface yet. The Galaxy Watch4 series is bolstered with advanced hardware performance and delivers a more seamless and connected user experience than ever before. These new devices have been completely redesigned to provide consumers with the best tools to manage their wellness. “We have seen an incredible amount of growth for the Galaxy Watch series as consumers have discovered the health benefits and convenience of wearables,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We understand the path to wellness is different for everyone, so we built a robust suite of health and wellness features to give people a deeper and more helpful understand

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Xiaomi is now No. 3 in terms of smartphone sales in the Philippines

Following the news about Xiaomi becoming the No. 2 smartphone brand globally, the company has reached another milestone in the Philippines Xiaomi has now moved up to the No. 3 spot in terms of smartphone sales in the country, according to a report on the local top smartphone vendors for Q2 released by Canalys, a leading global market research firm. According to the report, Xiaomi has achieved a 15 percent share with an impressive 318 percent growth rate, which is the highest among the top five smartphone brands in the Philippines. Since Xiaomi launched its first premium flagship Mi 10 series, it has been continuously innovating in critical areas, such as imaging, display, charging, smart manufacturing and more. Xiaomi has invested in achieving breakthroughs in the premium market, bringing cutting-edge leading technology to consumers and helping in shaping the direction of the smartphone industry.

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HP EliteBook 840 G8: Secure laptop for every multitasking WFH professional

The demands of multitasking rose along with the shift to working from home. To stay productive while juggling multiple tasks, a powerful, hardworking device is needed. This is where the HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook comes in -- the laptop that enables one to work efficiently, packed with the latest security features to ensure safe and seamless collaboration with the team, even while working remotely. Designed for collaboration With the HP EliteBook 840’s innovative features, collaboration among the team is made easier. Connectivity won’t be a problem with the laptop’s optional quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core vPro processors. Set up your “office” anywhere and still stay connected, thanks to Intel WiFi 6 (Gig+) which delivers nearly 3x faster WiFi and the laptop’s optional support for up to 5G wireless broadband technology. The HP EliteBook 840’s high performance allows up to 32 percent faster office productivity and remarkable responsiveness make it a reliable partner, especially when w

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Poco M3 Pro 5G: A reason why you should switch to 5G

With the local telecommunications companies continuing to expand their 5G networks across the Philippines, it is now the right time for consumers to upgrade their smartphones and other mobile devices to 5G-enabled models.  While 4G LTE smartphones and other devices that rely on older generation mobile standards could also take advantage of 5G, it should be noted that they are not designed to maximize the many benefits brought about by the latest mobile technology.  Among these benefits, the most tangible of these is internet speed and this is the first thing that we put to the test with the Poco M3 Pro 5G. Launched in June, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor. Poco said that it is the first time it has used MediaTek's Dimensity technology with the M3 Pro 5G. The smartphone also comes with a 6.5-inch display, a triple rear camera system (48MP main, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor), an 8MP front camera and a 5000mAh battery.  The chipset promises t

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Xiaomi takes No. 2 spot in global smartphone market for the first time

Global market research firm Canalys has posted its Q2 global smartphone market report in which Xiaomi took second place with a 17 percent share and an 83 percent YoY growth, surpassing Apple. Canalys expressed that Xiaomi is now transforming its business model from challenger to incumbent, with initiatives such as channel partner consolidation and more careful management in the open market. Canalys commented that Xiaomi's new goal is to displace Samsung to become the world’s largest vendor. In a letter to all employees, Lei Jun, Founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, pointed out that becoming the World's No. 2 is a key milestone in Xiaomi's history. After five years of self-improvement under extremely difficult conditions, Xiaomi's product capabilities have been enhanced significantly - they paved the way for the premium market segment and increased its market share. Xiaomi will continuously strengthen its core capabilities and cement its place as the second-largest smartphone brand.

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