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Pinoy eSports teams to vie in Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020-21 Grand Final

As the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final pushes through after a year of hiatus, teams who qualified for Predator League 2020 Grand Finals as well as organizations invited by Acer can finally display their skills in the upcoming online-only tournament. Given the circumstance and the scope of this year’s festivities, the competition is divided into four sub-tournaments. Two for Dota 2 and two for PUBG. Teams were pre-assigned to their designated sub-tournament. A total prize of $400,000 to be pooled across qualifiers to the four sub-tournaments and the winners will also be given the coveted APAC Predator League Shield and Acer Predator products. On the other hand, the tournament’s much-awaited return isn’t the only source of excitement. Complementing its heralded return are the storylines involved including the six teams who will represent the Philippines. One of the two games that will sparkplug this year’s league is the popular battle royale game, PlayersUnknown’s Ba

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Pure air everywhere with LG PuriCare wearable air purifier and new air conditioners

LG Philippines has finally launched one of their most eagerly awaited Air Solutions products in the country. In a recent installment of the South Korean technology giant’s popular livestream event, long time LG Brand Ambassador James Deakin hosted the launch that was simulcast through Lazada and Facebook. The self-purifying mask, which was introduced and went viral a year ago, is one of the most coveted techwear pieces worldwide. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier, together with its case, is offered alongside LG’s line of air conditioners which also feature UVnano technology. UVnano is LG’s newest innovation that revolutionizes personal protection. This technology uses ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier’s charging case uses UVnano to clean the mask while its charging, while the new air conditioners uses ultraviolet light to sterilize the fan to prevent 99.99% of germs from adhering to its surface. This process makes the air blow

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POCO launches two flagship phones: POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro

POCO Global recently launched two flagship smartphones - The Real Beast POCO F3 and the new and soon-to-be-coveted POCO X3 Pro. Sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform, POCO F3 immediately grabs attention as the brand's most commanding device to date. POCO F3 is also equipped with a 6.67" E4 AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate, as well as the Dolby Atmos audio technology. Powerful yet slim and light, POCO F3 is comfortably in the league with high-end flagships. POCO X3 Pro maintains the top-notch features that made its predecessor a prime choice for hardcore gamers and techies, but boasts an even better performance with one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 Mobile Platform. With upgraded speed, storage capacity, and RAM option, POCO X3 Pro takes gaming experience to a level unparalleled at this price point. "As of Feb 28th, 2021, POCO has shipped a total of 13 million smartphones since the initial laun

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Take a good look at Synology's NAS powered mail solution

Mail server is one of the most crucial business productivity tools. The best email hosting provider will not only let you reliably send and receive email for your own domain, it might also offer additional values, such as shared contacts, calendars for your company, and collaboration on team documents for superb productivity. While the most common mail server solutions are often incorporated with build its own mail service by integrating hardware server and mail solution or cloud mail services, there are also many alternatives to the above mentioned solutions in the mail server solution market. However, due to a variety of limitations for small and medium businesses such as budget, scalability, maintenance, and others, a NAS vendor like Synology took advantage of the market inefficiency, and introduced a NAS based mail server solution MailPlus that is sweepingly easy to manage and navigate that ultimately filled the market gap. Some shortcomings of cloud mail services Businesses of

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Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 make innovation accessible to all

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd recently unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72, making powerful innovation accessible to everyone. The latest Samsung Galaxy A series lets you communicate and express yourself with an awesome camera, immerse yourself in a clear viewing experience with a smooth scrolling display, and enjoy greater peace of mind with innovative Galaxy foundation features including water resistance and a long-lasting battery. The Galaxy A series will also expand your mobile experience by providing access to the wider Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices, such as Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Tab. “Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That’s why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratize Galaxy innovations for everyone,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovations, servic

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Samsung celebrates the success of the Galaxy A51

In 2020, Samsung lived up to the content creator dreams of Generation Z with the launch of the Galaxy A51. The smartphone’s features allowed them to capture their most awesome self, be it their talents, passions, or interests, and share these with the world. The Galaxy A51 came with a Quad Camera that empowered Gen Z to discover just how creative they could be with the content they’d produce. The 4,000mAh battery life, advanced Octa-core processor, and up to 128GB of memory and 8GB of RAM allowed them to effortlessly take awesome photos and record engaging videos all day. The smartphone was so well-received by young consumers that it became a global hit. According to Strategy Analytics, a company that provides market research solutions, the Galaxy A51 was the world’s most popular Android smartphone in 2020. Based on global smartphone shipment estimates during the first three quarters of 2020, more than 63,000 units were sold each day or more than 2,600 per hour. Bolstered by this su

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Perform at your Best: THE HUAWEI WIFI 6+ AX3 is finally here!

Get your hands on the world’s first ever WiFi 6+ router and discover connection like never before It’s no secret that the powerful WiFi connection is a must for everyone, especially given the new normal. Lags, slow connection and dead spots around your home are stressful situations each one of us can relate to. Introducing the HUAWEI WiFi 6+ AX3 - the world’s first ever WiFi 6+ router that embodies the speed of WiFi 6 technology as well as more benefits such as its unique 3000 mbps GigaHome Quadcore Chipset, infused by the signature HUAWEI Share intelligent technology and HUAWEI HomeSec that keeps your connection even more secure than ever. The HUAWEI WiFi 6+ AX3 is now available for pre-order for only Php 3,999 with a FREE HUAWEI Band 4 with Php 1,890! If you’re looking for a more affordable option but with the same connectivity power, you might want to avail of the HUAWEI WS2500 priced at only SRP Php 1,599 which comes with a FREE Bluetooth speaker worth Php 1,499. Pre-orders for b

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Synology® Releases Higher-Capacity M.2 NVMe SSDs and Network Cards

Synology Inc. today announced two additions to its enterprise-class M.2 NVMe solid-state drive line for SSD caching, and its latest generation 10/25GbE network cards to drive forward storage and networking performance on its storage solutions.  New 800 GB models for the SNV3400 M.2 2280 and SNV3500 M.2 22110 NVMe SSD lines are designed to let users with larger data sets cache more data, allowing for higher and more consistent performance improvements over HDD-based arrays. The dual-port 10GbE SFP+ E10G21-F2 compliments the existing lineup of high-speed NICs, while the dual-port 25GbE SFP28 E25G21-F2 provides customers with even faster 25GbE connectivity options. "Our latest NAS models are built for expansion so that they can meet our customers' future storage, caching, and connectivity needs," says Peggy Weng, Synology Product Manager. "With this latest wave of releases, we build on that foundation to offer a solid ecosystem of first-party storage and networking options." Supportin

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Mi 11 arrives in Philippines with studio-grade camera features and pro performance

Available for pre-order in the Philippines starting March 5 for PHP 36,990 (8GB + 256GB) Xiaomi also announced two new ecosystem products – Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the release of Mi 11 in the Philippines during a local online livestream earlier today. The latest flagship in its popular Mi smartphone lineup is truly a premium device, debuting with some groundbreaking improvements over its predecessor, including a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. From March 13, Mi 11 will be available for purchase at an amazing price of PHP 36,990 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. At the same time, Xiaomi launched two new ecosystem products in the Philippines: Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes- AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. “The Mi 11 is our interpretation of a perfect premium flagship smartp

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Mi 11 Takes Studio-grade Camera Features and Pro Performance Global

Xiaomi launches its latest Mi 11 flagship for global markets, putting a movie studio in users’ pockets.  Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the global release of Mi 11, the latest flagship in its popular Mi smartphone lineup. A truly premium device, Mi 11 debuts with some groundbreaking improvements over its predecessor1, including a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. Unleash your creative potential with 108MP triple camera and a slew of advanced AI movie modes The ultimate pocket-sized movie studio, Mi 11 turns any novice photo and video enthusiast into a film director with its triple rear camera setup. Boasting the world’s highest resolution 108MP wide-angle camera sensor for its primary shooter, Mi 11 captures crystal-clear images with dazzling detail comparable only to that of professional-grade DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A 13MP ultra-wide angle camera and 5MP telemacro lens round out the rear ca

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