Speed Philippines Magazine - August 2019

In this issue

The geeks are here and it’s now hip to be square! Gone were the days when being called a geek or a nerd was a social stigma one must endure. Today, these passionate individuals are winning the unspoken subculture wars without submitting to the 'normal' expectations of society.

Want more nerdy talk? Beauty queen, actress, model, and geek Pia Wurtzbach talks about her passions. Renowned lensman and two-time San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) panelist Jay Tablante shares how he got into cosplay photography.

Stay on trend with the newest products today, beginning with the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, Xiaomi Mi 9T, Vivo APEX 2019, Canon iNSPiC S and C, Range Rover Evoque, Toyota Supra, and more. Plus, Speed’s monthly dose of mobile devices, computers, cameras, audio gear, cars, bikes, and apparel. Discover genius design with the best products combining creativity and tech created by multiple award-winning studio Pensa.

Read our expert reviews of the realme 3 Pro, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, Fitbit Inspire HR, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3, Dyson V11 Absolute, and Ford Ranger Raptor, among others. Hack the fast-paced lifestyle with our helpful manuals and how-tos on setting up a productive workspace, mastering the new iOS 13, and more.

Discover all things geek! Grab a copy of Speed’s August 2019 issue from your favorite bookstore, or download a digital copy from Magzter (bit.ly/SpeedMagzter).

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Photographs BJ Pascual
Styling Leanne Ledesma of Qurator Studio
Makeup Jigs Mayuga
Hair Aries Manal

Hip To Be Square

THE RISE OF THE GEEK

7 mins

Making Life Good Through Innovation

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA— WASHING MACHINES, REFRIGERATORS, AND AIR CONDITIONERS AREN’T EXACTLY KNOWN TO BE SEXY OR GLAMOROUS, BUT THAT’S BEEN CHANGING OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS.

4 mins

Design + Technology

THINK ABOUT WHY you personally use the products that you use—the car you drive, the bike you ride, the razor you use to get that perfect 5 o’clock shadow. The likely answer is that these well-designed products make your life easier and they get the job done well and quickly.

2 mins

Ford V Ferrari

Opens August 28 • 20th Century Fox

4 mins

What's Streaming This August?

PRESS PLAY

2 mins

Take Two With The Suzuki Ertiga

Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GL AT

1 min

The 5 Passions Of Pia Wurtzbach

Upon arriving at the studio for Speed’s cover shoot, Pia Wurtzbach immediately settled down on the makeup chair to prepare for the next few hours of changing layouts and posing for the camera. She sat comfortably, conversing quietly with the team while her hair, makeup, and nails were being done.

7 mins

The Geek With A Camera - Jay Tablante

Renowned cosplay photographer Jay Tablante got into photography as a combination of a happy accident and as an evolution of his frustrated creative journey. Jay has loved comics since he was a kid, and he has always wanted to draw comic book characters. But alas, it just wasn’t written in the stars.

4 mins

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Speed Philippines Magazine Description:

Speed brings together not only the most up-to-date but also the most interesting tech news. And this well-curated selection of the coolest tidbits is wrapped in an entertaining and informative package that appeals to hard-core techies and newbies alike.

Speed features the hottest electronic, computer, mobile, audio/video, photography, green, sports, and automotive products—a diverse and exciting sampling of what’s essential to the fast-paced lifestyle.