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Samsung Electronics expands its Galaxy upcycling program

Samsung Electronics has announced the expansion of its Galaxy Upcycling program with Galaxy Upcycling at Home, an initiative that gives new life to older Galaxy smartphones by converting them into a variety of IoT (Internet of Things) devices through a simple software update. Samsung has implemented the beta service for Galaxy Upcycling at Home in the US, the UK, and Korea today. With Galaxy Upcycling at Home, users can easily turn their old Galaxy devices into smart home devices like a childcare monitor, a pet care solution, and other tools that meet individual lifestyle needs. Make any home a smart home The Galaxy Upcycling at Home program provides enhanced sound and light-control features, by repurposing built-in sensors. Users can transform their old devices through SmartThings Labs, a feature within the SmartThings app. ⦁ Using an improved artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Galaxy devices can more accurately distinguish sounds in everyday surroundings, and users can choos

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Pru Life UK underscores women's health with breast cancer protection

Life insurer Pru Life UK has launched its latest health protection product designed for the independent and empowered women in our lives, the PRUHealth Prime - Select Breast Cancer, through Pulse, the company’s all-in-one health and wellness app. “This protection product, designed for the women in our lives, be it our mother, sister, daughter, daughter-in-law, or grandmother, goes a long way for less than P2 a day. With it Pru Life UK underscores women’s health by giving hardworking and caring Filipinas financial protection from breast cancer, currently the most common cancer among women in the Philippines and worldwide1,” shared Pru Life UK Chief Customer Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga. PRUHealth Prime - Select Breast Cancer comes in two packages. A one-time premium of P150 provides a lump sum amount of P10,000 upon diagnosis, while a one-time premium of P425 offers a lump sum amount of Php 10,000 upon diagnosis and a guaranteed lump sum amount of P20,000 when undergoing mastectomy

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Samsung launches Neo QLED TV and expands Lifestyle TV lineup in PH

For decades, TVs were seen simply as a way to watch movies and shows. Today, TVs serve as home office or e-learning devices, gaming hubs, and even fitness tools. Samsung, the world’s #1 TV brand for 15 consecutive years, leads the evolution by offering consumers richer viewing experiences with the launch of its technology-driven Neo QLED line-up and expanded Lifestyle TV line, all with sustainability at top-of-mind. Neo QLED takes a quantum leap in TV display technology Samsung introduces a whole new display with the Neo QLED and its groundbreaking Quantum Mini LED light source. At 1/40th the size of conventional LEDs, the Quantum Mini LED allows for ultra-fine light control, deeper black levels, and brighter highlights to beautifully and accurately showcase image details whilst still reducing the likeliness of screen burn-in. The condensed size of its LED is also what allows for Neo QLED’s NeoSlim design – the 15mm infinity screen makes the TV seem bezel-less. For an even cleaner a

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Globe empowers youth to connect the nation with #Globe5GHackathon

It’s been more than a year since the start of the pandemic and even the most forward-thinking people were genuinely unprepared for the challenges of these unprecedented times. Globe believes that through technology, many people, especially the youth, have connected with others and even come up with innovative solutions to modern problems. In partnership with Animo Labs of De La Salle University-Manila, Globe has launched #Globe5GHackathon, the biggest hackathon event in the country last April 27. Kicking off on Virtual Hangouts, students and young professionals from all over the country are invited to attend enablement workshops to inspire them to think out of the box and reinvent their power to create change today and for future generations through Globe’s 5G technology. “Globe believes that the youth can unlock the nation’s potential through breakthrough innovations. By giving them a platform and the right tools to turn their ideas into reality, they can create lasting impact throu

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Achieve health and financial wealth with Fola Global

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about negative effects on the Philippine economy since its onset last year. With the government imposing restrictions to curb the spread of the viral disease, many businesses have been compelled to downsize operations, reduce workforce or, much worse, forced to fold down to prevent further losses. Like many business owners out there, Filipino entrepreneurs David Charles Lui and Jerwin Operio also faced these challenges but decided to turn them into an opportunity that can benefit their employees and many Filipinos who are struggling amid the current health crisis. Inspired by the African word that means “honor,” Fola Global recently launched in the country as a new Filipino multi-level marketing (MLM) company with a vision of creating a community full of leaders and entrepreneurs sharing the opportunity of good health, financial freedom, and advantageous lives across the globe. To achieve this vision, Fola Global will distribute high quality science

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Sky Fiber upgrades super speed plans for remote workers

Remote workers and online entrepreneurs will be able to heighten their productivity and efficiency as they achieve their daily goals when they equip themselves with SKY Fiber’s leveled-up super speed plans.      SKY Fiber offers various plans suited to different remote work needs, which includes its best value plan 40Mbps at only P1,499/month, which is perfect for emails, some video conferencing, and browsing. It also offers a highspeed plan of 200Mbps at only P3,499/month, which can be used for heavy and multiple online activities such as regular and prolonged video conferences, maintaining a website and social media, and more.   “With the continuous shift to digital platforms in the workplace, we have decided to increase our speeds with the same affordable rates so that they can practically invest in a reliable internet connection that will help them upgrade their work set-up,” Alan Supnet, SKY’s head for Consumer Broadband Products said.   Supnet added that, for professionals, ha

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Pru Life UK offers free COVID-19 protection with vaccine coverage via Pulse

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK continues to provide its customers protection from COVID-19, with the latest offering of its free PRUPersonal Accident insurance with COVID-19 and vaccine cover valid for one year through Pulse, the company’s all-in-one health and wealth app. “With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the country, Pru Life UK would like to provide peace of mind with exclusive insurance coverage at no cost to the public that will help alleviate their financial worries in these uncertain times. This is part of our continuing commitment for WeDO health, for the health and wealth protection of more Filipinos, an initiative that started with our free COVID-19 protection we offered in April last year, now further bolstered with the inclusion of the COVID-19 vaccine coverage this year,” shares Antonio G. De Rosas, Pru Life UK President and CEO. The free Personal Accident – Accidental Death and Disablement/Dismemberment (PA-ADD) Benefit Plan with COVID-19 & COVID-19 Vaccine Pr

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Celebrity mom Nikki Gil-Albert gives us a glimpse of her life at home

Nikki Gil opens up her home for the first time as she talks about how their life has changed during the pandemic. Not being able to go out to work and socialize, the celebrity-mom shares how she rediscovered her home by turning quarantine time into quality time for her family. Take a closer look and of her home in this exclusive video. A shared social space for home entertainment Making the most of every opportunity to bond and connect, Nikki shows her favorite spot for the family to hang out - the living room couch. Doing different things and being entertained while still being together has become very special for her. “Someone would be binge-watching Netflix, I would be browsing Instagram, and my son would be on Youtube Kids. I like that while we are all doing our own thing, we are still together, we are still spending time together.” Working and learning anytime, anywhere Showing her own corner of the house, Nikki shares that she has even enrolled in online art classes to rekind

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Pru Life UK 25th Anniversary tile now live on Pulse app

The Pru Life UK 25th Anniversary tile is already live on the Pulse app! By simply downloading Pulse on your mobile phone, you can register for an account and automatically get a raffle coupon upon registering. Tap the Pru Life UK 25th Anniversary tile and sign up. If the tile is not visible, you might need to update or reinstall the app on your phone. You can also earn more raffle entries by subscribing to Pulse Gold, sharing the app with your friends, and exploring other Pulse features! Learn more about the mechanics of the promo by visiting Pru Life UK's website.

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Exclusive discounts for Huawei members up for grabs until March 31

HUAWEI is ever thankful for the years of support and overwhelming love from its community and fans. Without them, HUAWEI would not be where it is today – given this, HUAWEI develops and offers the best when it comes to technology, whether it be exclusive smartphones, wearables, tablets and more. HUAWEI Members and fans are now up for a treat! HUAWEI is now offering an exclusive discount for old and new HUAWEI Members – purchase of two (2) select HUAWEI purchase entitles a 25% discount on the lower priced item upon bill checkout from March 13 to March 31 only! Interested consumers must be a member in the HUAWEI App Centre and avail of the voucher code or directly go to these selected HUAWEI Stores. These select items are some of the most beloved and popular items HUAWEI has recently developed – each playing a role to allow consumers to live seamlessly, conveniently and of course productively. Watches today are more than just a timepiece. These essentials have evolved into smart devic

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