Gadgets Philippines Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

ONLINE SAFETY

GHOSTING THE INTERNET - HOW TO VANISH FROM THE WEB

In today's day and age, it's hard to imagine not having any sort of online presence. Our lives lare so intertwined with the internet that for most of us, our smartphones are the first things we reach for in the morning. While the internet is great with all the information, entertainment, and conveniences it enables, it's also quite terrifying. Cyberbullying, internet harassment, doxxing, online scams, phishing hacks, social engineering, digital finance heists, identity theft all these and more can cause anyone to have mean world syndrome and contemplate ghosting the entire online world.

4 mins

KEEPING SAFE ONLINE CYBERCRIME AND FRAUD

In recent months, we have seen a spike in cybercrime and fraud in the country. Just last May, one of the biggest e-wallets found itself under a lot of scrutiny following a massive phishing attempt that tried to take PHP37-million from users. Fortunately, the company managed to freeze the accounts, and their money returned to the affected users. Last year, a government bank also experienced a massive phishing attack, this time aimed at public school teachers and their hard-earned cash.

5 mins

Malware Distribution

66.6% of total malware is delivered through PDF files attached to malicious emails, according to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Research

2 mins

Ransomware: Most Widespread Malware-as-a-Service

The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team has presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) over the past seven years.

4 mins

G-SHOCK MR-G SERIES

KNOWN AS THE PINNACLE of the G-SHOCK brand, the MR-G was born after Engineer Kikuo Ibe, Casio’s head of watch design, created G-SHOCK in 1981 with the mission to offer a durable and reliable shock-proof watch that can withstand the rigors of daily life.

2 mins

LENOVO YOGA PRO 9i

STYLE AND PERFORMANCE come together with the latest Yoga laptops. Experience the most powerful Yoga devices through the Pro series, ready to power you through all your creative ambitions, and unlock your full potential no matter where you are with the ultra-portable Slim series, ensuring you’ll never miss a beat.

1 min

CANON POWERSHOT V10

THE NEW POWERSHOT V10 is a new video-centric concept camera designed for smartphone natives. With its slim, ergonomic form factor and seamless, high-quality footage, the PowerShot V10 marries Canon’s imaging technologies with a pocketable design.

2 mins

HUAWEI NOVA 11 SERIES

WITH THE brand’s careful watch over the growing needs of customers worldwide, the HUAWEI nova 11 Series is set to bring everyone’s A-game for selfies and vlogging.

2 mins

HONOR MAGIC5 PRO

THIS NEWEST HONOR flagship is packed with human-centric innovations boasting impressive breakthroughs in design, display, photography, and performance, beating several industry benchmarks to deliver a best-in-class user experience.

2 mins

TECNO CAMON 20 PRO

VLOG MASTERS will find the TECNO CAMON 20 Pro Series a steady companion with its industry flagship OIS anti-shake technology. With the CAMON 20 Pro Series’ 2K and 4K OIS portrait video on 64 MP night portrait, images, and video are crisp and vivid, even when taken in dim lighting or while moving at speed. Users can vibe with their own tribe. They can fully express themselves and show the world their uniqueness.

1 min

SAMSUNG GALAXY A54 5G

WHEN IT COMES TO PHONES, we want something that can provide flawless performance and a \"premium feel, yet they usually come at a high price. Thankfully, the new Samsung Galaxy A54 5G eliminates the need for compromise by providing the best of both worlds.

2 mins

REDMI NOTE 12S NOTE 12 PRO

VIBRANT MOMENTS don’t stop for people who constantly seek excitement. This is why Xiaomi unveiled the new mid-range additions to the Redmi Note 12 Series: the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12S.

1 min

VIVO Y36

VIVO'S GROWING Y Series lineup is known for fun and stylish smartphones with superb performance at affordable rates.

1 min

EPSON SURECOLOR SC-T7730D

DEVELOPED WITH PRECISION and consistency in mind, the Epson SureColor T-Series is engineered to produce secure and accurately detailed prints for every professional project. The flagship SCT7730D model represents the T-Series' high-end innovation and is suited for a wide range of corporate and government use.

1 min

SMARTPHONE: INFINIX NOTE 30 VIP

What does it mean to be a VIP? Personally, think being a VIP means no expense spared. So when was asked to review the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP, had certain expectations. Of course, at the very top is a VIP experience. Using the phone, I found myself pleasantly surprised: Infinix really did manage to produce an outstanding device at an astonishingly affordable price. VIP treatment indeed.

5 mins

XIAOMI REDMI NOTË 12 PRO 5G

Progressively changing for modern innovation, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is the new competitor to watch out for in Android smartphones. With its budgetfriendly price, anyone can achieve picture-perfect and colorful photos, videos, and a seamless mobile experience for everyday life. However, considering its flagship qualities, can the phone be considered a \"storage master?\"

3 mins

POLY SYNC 20+ PORTABLE SPEAKERPHONE

The Poly Sync 20+ is a Microsoft Teams-certified speakerphone. It is great for group meetings particularly with today's hybrid work situation.

3 mins

MAZDA CX-60 A NEW ERA OF MAZDA PREMIUM

The first-ever Mazda CX-60 has arrived, setting a new benchmark in style, quality, and performance for the brand and its Mazda Premium philosophy.

4 mins

HEADING OUT DURING A DOWNPOUR?

FORD PHILIPPINES SHARES FOUR TIPS TO DRIVE SAFELY DURING THE RAINY SEASON

2 mins

PETRON BLAZE RACING ENGINE OIL

FORTIFIED WITH TS3 FORMULA SO YOU CAN DRIVE WORLD CLASS

2 mins

MIO GEAR PLAYGROUND - CHALLENGING THE TOUGHEST PLAYERS IN CEBU!

Coming from the Mio Gear: Play Your Tough campaign launch in Manila, Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) set the playground in Cebu to create more avenues for those who want to prove their toughness.

1 min

HONDA REBEL1100

A NEW MODERN STREET BOBBER STYLE BIKE

2 mins

5 REASONS YOU SHOULD PLAY THE MMORPG Albion ONLINE

ALBION ONLINE OFFERS LIMITLESS ADVENTURES WITH AN INTENSE COMPETITIVE TOUCH!

2 mins

DIABLO IV

One of the (many) lessons I learned while growing up is that good things come to those who wait. In the gaming world, this is especially true-games are sometimes in first Blizzard game I played seriously was Diablo II, and after the (relative) disappointment of Diablo III, I had looked forward to the next installment in the franchise. This story takes me back to November 2019, when I laid eyes on Diablo IV for the very first time and played the demo. Since then, I have been waiting for a fun and immersive Diablo game-in this case, it was Diablo IV.

3 mins

OUTSMARTING AI

JobStreet by SEEK shares tips on how to stay competitive amidst the rise of artificial intelligence

2 mins

CRYPTO AND WEB3

CONSENSYS' GLOBAL SURVEY REVEALS THAT FILIPINOS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT CRYPTOCURRENCY

4 mins

XIAOMI MASTER CLASS

Xiaomi officially kicked off the fourth installment of the Xiaomi Master Class Supported by Leica, featuring a series of educational online photography courses taught by Leica Akademie Instructors.

1 min

REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS

Investment from FedEx Innovation Lab in innovative collaboration with Floship strengthens FedEx end-to-end digital fulfillment and returns solution

2 mins

Mastercard-Mindanao Digital Partnership

To accelerate digitization in the region, the strategic partnership is the first Philippine region-level collaboration of its kind for Mastercard in Southeast Asia

3 mins

MYCYCLINGCLUB MATE & MYMOTOCLUB MATE

FPG Insurance Launches New Insurance Products for Bikers and Cyclists

3 mins

SAMSUNG WINDFREE AIR CONDITIONERS

Finding the ideal air conditioner that matches your needs and preferences may be a challenging endeavor given the wide range of options available on the market. From customized design and specs to the latest technology and innovative features, air conditioners have come a long way and have vastly improved our daily lives. These days, you can control or even schedule smart air conditioners from your phone, or even leave it up to AI to work its magic in optimizing your room's perfect temperature.

2 mins

TCL HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND SMART DOMESTIC TECH DEVICES

New Realms of Entertainment with TCL C Series TVs and Latest Soundbars

3 mins

2023 NATIONAL FOOD FAIR PHILIPPINE CUISINE & INGREDIENTS SHOW

The 2023 National Food Fair, bannering its theme of \"Go Discover, Taste, Enjoy!\" opened on Wednesday, July 12, in simple ceremonies headlined by Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual as the keynote speaker and attended by House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

3 mins

GLOBE TAKES LEAD WITH 1ST VONR DEPLOYMENT IN PH

Globe has become the Philippines' first telco to successfully deploy Voice over New Radio (VONR), marking a significant step forward in voice communication technologies.

1 min

MPTC PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

Some 70 students are expected to benefit from the scholarship program of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) this year as it recently signed a memorandum of agreement with 14 universities from all over the country.

2 mins

SMART AND DARK LEAGUE STUDIOS JOIN FORCES TO FURTHER GROW ESPORTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Esports event management and production team Dark League Studios (DLS) to further advance Esports and empower aspiring gamers from the grassroots to level up to the pro leagues and become national athletes.

2 mins

MPT SOUTH REVITALIZES ENVIROSAFE TOUR

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), revives this year’s “Envirosafe Tour” for stakeholders, showcasing its commitment to environmental safety and promoting sustainable tourism.

2 mins

GCASH PARTNERS WITH ALIPAY+ FOR USE IN EUROPE

GCash users can now opt for a hassle-free, cashless payment method on their next Euro trip as the Philippines' leading mobile wallet is now accepted in Europe's top travel destinations, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

1 min

IQOR APPOINTS CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

iQor has announced the promotion and appointment of Fleurette Navarro as Chief People Officer (CPO), a newly created global position that focuses on guiding best practices for the company’s global human resource and recruitment functions.

2 mins

ARPANET

Since the dawn of the commercial Internet, people have made references to the Internet as a “series of tubes” or claimed that former United States Vice President Al Gore invented the Internet (he did play a key role in expanding Internet access, but didn’t actually invent it). Where was the Internet invented? When was it invented? While many people can claim that they helped develop the Internet into what it is today, the initial idea for the Internet started with the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) under the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) at the United States Department of Defense.

3 mins

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