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ViewSonic Elite gaming monitors grab spotlight at ESGS 2019

ViewSonic Elite series of gaming monitors wowed visitors at the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2019. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, ESGS 2019 is one of the most anticipated eSports and gaming conventions in the Philippines. ViewSonic Elite series includes models such as the Elite XG270QG. Sporting a 27-inch IPS Nano Color Display, this monitor boasts ultrafast 1ms response time and 165Hz refresh rate. With QHD screen resolution (2560 x 1440p), this monitor also features ViewSonic's Elite OSD, a headphone hook, mouse bungee, and RGB for added design flair.  ViewSonic's Elite series also carries the Elite XG270. Flaunting a 27-inch IPS Nano Color Display, this monitor has the same 1ms response time but with a higher 240Hz refresh rate. The Elite XG270 keeps the same set of features the Elite XG270QG has, including support for NVIDIA G-Sync. Another member of the ViewSonic Elite series, the Elite XG240R has a 24-inch display with FHD resolution, 1ms respon

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Samsung Galaxy Fold arrives in PH through top telcos

Hot on the heels of its global launch, Samsung is bringing to the Philippines the Samsung Galaxy Fold through leading telecommunication providers Globe and Smart. The Galaxy Fold combines users’ favorite smartphone and tablet features to deliver a new kind of mobile device and a first-of-its-kind user experience. When closed, users can access essentials on the cover display comfortably with one hand, and when opened, they can explore new ways to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more, on its immersive 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display. Samsung worked alongside partners to create an entirely new UX that will change the way mobile devices are used and to take full advantage of the foldable design with its cover and main displays. As a result, the device opens up new possibilities for users. “We are thrilled to bring this new form factor that will unfold a first-of-its-kind user experience," said Jerry Mañus, Head of IT and Mobile, Samsung Philippines. "We also want to make this

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beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC headphones hit PH store shelves

beyerdynamic Headphones Philippines has unveiled its first Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones – the LAGOON ANC. The LAGOON ANC revolutionizes wireless music pleasure with its unique combination of state-of-the-art noise cancellation and the innovative MOSAYC sound personalization. beyerdynamic LAGOON ANC offers not only complete, relaxing silence but also a sound quality that outperforms other ANC headphones and adjusts perfectly to the hearing capability of the listener. The over-ear model LAGOON ANC sets standards in technology and sound but does not stop there: the LAGOON ANC plays on a whole new level regarding design, comfort and audiophile prowess. Active noise canceling without compromise Simply forget the world and listen to your favorite music in comfort and ease – beyerdynamic uses digital active noise canceling with hybrid technology to eliminate environmental sounds. To achieve perfect noise cancellation it combines microphones on the outside of the casing with mi

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Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD on special offer at ESGS 2019

Esports and Gaming Summit 2019 (ESGS) is welcoming the last Friday of October with a bang as it stages the opening ceremonies happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Similar to the previous iterations of this event, gamers, brands, and people from different walks of life are set to gather once again under one roof, but in a much larger number, as a way of celebrating the thriving esports scene in the Philippines. Gamers, both as individuals and teams, will compete in different divisions under various game titles to showcase their skills and win exciting prizes. As expected, side events such as cosplay competitions and special product offers will add color to the festive mood of the occasion. Joining ESGS 2019, Seagate, in partnership with ASUS, is offering the Seagate FireCuda Gaming M.2 NVMe SSD with a discount valued at PhP 2,000 starting from the opening of the event on October 25 (today) until the closing ceremony on October 27, 2019 (Sunday). Seagate's FireCuda G

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2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup ends on a high note

The 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup kicked off on a high note on October 4, Friday, at the SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium in Quezon City. The three-day event, which highlighted top gaming products from Taiwan PC brands, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and League of Legends (LoL) tournaments, and a cosplay competition drew crowds of eSports fans, gaming enthusiasts as well as media guests and VIPs. Hosted by athlete, TV personality, and avid gamer Eric “Eruption” Tai, the thrilling event opened its first day with an energetic dance number from Upeepz Dance Crew followed by opening remarks from Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Director Wen Chun-Chang and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Director Clement Chen, who both emphasized the importance of the Taiwan ICT industry’s support for the local eSports community. As the Philippines continues to grow into a viable gaming and eSports market, the introduction of the most advanced technologies an

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ABS-CBN TVplus Go turns Android phones into handheld TV

ABS-CBN, the first network in the country to go digital, continues to accelerate local television’s digital migration in support of the government’s thrust to switch off analog transmission as it announces a nationwide rollout of the ABS-CBN TVplus Go. This also supports Filipinos by giving them affordable access to entertainment on-the-go. The ABS-CBN TVplus Go is the on-the-go version of the popular TVplus box, and turns Android smartphones into a “handheld TV” without consuming mobile data by acting as a digital TV broadcast receiver. With this device, Filipinos can enjoy Kapamilya shows outdoor on their Android smartphones with the TVplus Go as much as they do on their TV’s at home with the TVplus.   Primarily targeting Filipino commuters who have no time to catch their favorite ABS-CBN shows and channels at home, the TVplus Go offers ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN S+A, DZMM TeleRadyo, as well as TVplus exclusive channels CineMo, YeY, MYX, Knowledge Channel, Asianovela Channel, Movie Central,

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Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup to showcase top gaming brands

As the Philippines continues to grow into a viable gaming and eSports market, Taiwan’s ICT industry further strengthens its support for local eSports athletes and enthusiasts by introducing its most advanced technologies and powerful devices to the country. The 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup will be held October 4-6, 2019, at the SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium in Quezon City. Guests and visitors will be able to experience the thrill of eSports action from both the battle arena as well as the sidelines. The event will showcase a lineup of Taiwan’s best gaming brands and their products, alongside an exhilarating showdown between the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and League of Legends (LoL) teams. Organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), partners Asus Republic of Gamers, Aorus, AVerMedia, In-Win, Kingmax, Transcend, XPG, Team Group, Zadak, G.Skill, and Zyxel, this three-day grand event will feature s

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Linksys MR8300 Tri-Band Gaming Mesh WiFi Router now in PH

Mobile gaming and the consumption of 4K streaming content are taking Asia-Pacific by storm these days. As a matter of fact, the region accounts for an impressive 47% share of the global mobile gaming market and is set to generate over USD 72.2 billion by the end of 2019. Addressing the continuously growing consumer demand for a more seamless mobile gaming and 4K entertainment experience at home, Linksys, now the connected home division within the newly merged Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) entry, is bringing to the Philippines the Linksys MR8300 Tri-Band Gaming Mesh WiFi Router. A high-performance router, the MR8300 is designed to deliver up to 2.2Gbps of superior speed by harnessing a 716MHz quad-core processor that improves overall network performance for faster wired, wireless, and WAN to LAN connection speeds. With these specifications, the router is ideal for home applications like 4K entertainment and peak mobile gaming, both of which require mas

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Samsung Galaxy A Series gets updated with A10s, A20s, A30s, and A50s

Broadening its array of midrange smartphones, Samsung is bringing to the Philippines its updated range of Galaxy A Series. Adding excitement to the launch of the new lineup, Samsung patrons may now preorder the Galaxy A50s bundled with a free Galaxy Fit e fitness tracker or a PhP 1,500 store voucher.  The Galaxy A50s available for preorder comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage priced at PhP 18,990. Interested buyers may choose these three color schemes: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Green, and Prism Crush White. The other configuration of the A50s comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage priced at PhP 15,990.  Completing the updated range of Galaxy A Series smartphones, Samsung Philippines also revealed the other new members of the lineup, namely the Galaxy A10s with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM at PhP 6,990, Galaxy A20s with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM at PhP 9,990, and the Galaxy A30s with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM at PhP 12,990. For those who are interested in preordering the Galaxy A50

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Huawei nova 5T preorder set sold-out, phone to hit stores on 14th

Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Huawei nova 5T in the Philippines, Huawei just reached another milestone with the sold-out announcement of the preorder bundle of the new smartphone. The preorder bundle comes with a couple of great freebies like a pair of Huawei Surround Speakers worth PhP 1,990 and a free year of streaming on iFlix worth PhP 1,308. Equipped with a quad-camera system that includes a 48-megapixel HD lens and a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, the shooting performance on a nova phone with the 5T has never been better. The 32-megapixel hole-punch front camera delivers super-detailed selfies in low-lit areas and scenarios. Performance-wise, the nova 5T gets a huge boost of power with the Kirin 980 chipset, seen on flagships like the P30 Pro. Coupled with 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM, and GPU Turbo 3.0, there’s no waiting around when opening and switching between apps, even with graphics-intensive gaming thrown into the mix. Being a nova phone, style is the 5T’s most pr

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