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Infinite Reign

Three Things Come To Mind When We Think Of Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa : Classic Beauty, Effort Less Grace,  And Quick Wit. As If Those Weren’t Enough, We’ve Come To Know More About Kylie During The Cover Shoot Of Speed’s June 2017 Issue.

Walking Lensman - Allan Florendo

Allan Florendo used to be a marketing professional in the Philippines, where, as a teenager, he was “fascinated with black-and-white photos as well as the darkroom.”

Highs And Lows

My Takeaways From Traveling To Morocco Without Knowing Anything About It

Google's Post-Mobile Future

Google had the biggest and most impressive product launch event last October. Not only did the search giant unveil its successor to the Pixel and Pixel XL lines, which is what many expected, it also unloaded a bevy of new gadgets: Google Home assistants, new Daydream VR headsets, a stunning yet expensive pen-enabled Chromebook convertible laptop, and new Pixel Buds Bluetooth headsets that are supposed to be able to translate 40 languages in real time.

NBA Live 18

Another year, another NBA title. As we get into the latest season, basketball gamers have already purchased the top title on the market, NBA 2K18. So why even bother with this year’s NBA Live 18? Aside from that it’s mostly a Christmas miracle the NBA Live series is still alive and kicking (its most recent outing on consoles was horrible), NBA Live 18 actually puts up a good fight against its powerhouse of a competitor—even if it does come up short in the end.

Beyond Form And Fashion

Uniqlo x Toray: Changing the world one piece of clothing at a time

Growing Up With The Vamps

On their fourth visit to the country last October, vocalist Bradley Simpson, guitarist James McVey, bassist Connor Ball, and drummer Tristan Evans of The Vamps were all looking forward to play outdoors for the grand opening of the new Ayala Vertis North in Quezon City. A day before the show, Speed got to talk to the British group about their music, their growth over the last three years, and how technology helps them get through all their travels.

Meticulous Builder - Rogi Calalec

3D Art Director, The Studio of Secret 6, Inc.

Be #Blessed Without Bragging

Etiquette tips when sharing your “blessings” on social media

Boost Volume On Your Smartphone Speakers

We love how smartphone brands are now stepping up in terms of camera features, processors, and screen quality. However, we can’t help but wonder: when are we getting the much needed upgrade for sound output?

For Fans and First-timers: Final Fantasy XV

Final Fantasy fans will no doubt be familiar with the troubled history behind the series’ latest installment, Final Fantasy XV (FFXV), which found itself in development limbo for the better part of the decade.

We Will, We Will Watch You

No more long lines, rowdy crowds, overpriced hotdogs, stale beer, and filthy toilets. Thanks to live streaming, every connected sports fan can now watch a game, race, or match real-time from anywhere in the world—even while on the move—sometimes including close-up instant replays and out-of-this world commentaries, and with the addition of offbeat camera angles.

Fit Stops

Hip workout and fitness venues in the Metro.

Stephen Curry: Legendary Shooter

Wardell Stephen Curry II, Also Known as Stephen or Steph Curry, Is American Basketball’s 6-foot-3, 190-pound Golden Boy Who Hails From Akron, Ohio, and Was Born to Parents Sonya and Dell Curry. He Is an Unstoppable Force That Has Become the Game’s Future.

Be a Star With Vivo

The Fifth Largest Smartphone Maker in the World, Vivo Only Made Its Way Into the Philippines in 2016. In Barely a Year, It Has Captured the Attention of a Large Market and Has Released Several Flagship, Midrange, and Entry-level Models That Mostly Emphasize Camera and Music Features.

Go On A Digital Detox

Power down, unplug, and reconnect instead with your IRL life.

Swiss Sentry- Alexander Bennouna

You must have a Victorinox in your pocket, bag, or car. If not, you must’ve held one and wanted to get one for yourself. The multifunction pocket knives have had over a century to amass a large following. But for more than 25 years, a new family of Victorinox products is carving a niche for itself: watches.

Retail Rebirth

Retail store survival in the era of online shopping.

The LV Connection

Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon.

Is There A Valid Reason To Fear Artificial Intelligence?

ArtificialIntelligence or A.I. is fast becoming a part of our lives—with everything from chatbots inside apps to voice assistants competently taking over menial tasks that humans are often not very good at.

Ok, Google. Where Am I?

Google Philippines Headquarters.

Host A Tech-Friendly Airbnb

Whether you’re a seasoned Airbnb host or a first-timer, one of the most important amenities you can offer is in the digital realm.

Water From Thin Air

FRESH AND POTABLE WATER IS AN ESSENTIAL part of our lives. But with things like over industrialization, pollution, deforestation, and whatnot threatening our most vital resource, we may lose access to clean water more rapidly than we can imagine. Thankfully, tech companies that focus on green innovations are here to save the day. 

Samsung Gear Sport

You don’t realize you need a smartwatch until you get one on your wrist. The Samsung Gear Sport stands out with its features that can almost convince you to leave the house without a phone. Besides the convenience of its rotating bezel, it can track, motivate, store, pay, and simply be a stylish classic watch.

Sonos One

Whether it’s playing back operatic arias, blues, jazz, classic rock, electronica, or the Hans Zimmer soundtrack for Blade Runner 2049, the Sonos One fills the room with warm and high-quality sound. I’ve been using it for around a month and have connected it in my bedroom where I like to work and sometimes read. So far, it’s integrated nicely with my existing Sonos system at home while accessing radio and podcasts through the TuneIn app.

Google Pixel Buds

Google’s Pixel Buds are Bluetooth earbuds that feature the Google Assistant and can translate 40 languages using Google’s Translate technology. Much like Babelfish from Douglas Adam’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, it seemed to translate accurately in real-time and without a hitch during its demo at the Google launch event in San Francisco last year, which is quite impressive. But how does it hold up in everyday use?

BlackBerry Motion

When TCL launched the BlackBerry KEYOne in 2017, it could have been dismissed as a nostalgia play. But with the release of BlackBerry Motion, it looks like the company is serious in re-establishing the brand as a serious player for business users or at least privacy-focused consumers in the smartphone category.

Fitbit Ionic

Fitbit has outlasted the competition in the entry-level and mid-range wearables category with a succession of truly transformative fitness trackers backed by the industry’s best analytics and most comprehensive apps. But its newest release, the Fitbit Ionic, is an entirely different beast. This is its first product after acquiring Pebble and many of its engineers. It is also the first Fitbit device that is water resistant, offers a mobile payments solution via Fitbit Pay, has built-in GPS, stores music, and features Bluetooth connectivity for headphones.

Rethinking Technology And The Workspace

The way we work has changed a lot thanks to technology and innovation.

From Manila Commuter To Iloilo Motorist

I MOVED OUT OF METRO MANILA and into Iloilo recently, and one of the major lifestyle changes I’ve had to make was how I get around.