Sharp Philippines Corporation has always been at the forefront in providing world class products to the Filipinos. Now they are bringing the AQUOS LED 4K and 8K TVs!

It is part of the super premium Internet of things along with the Inverter Air Conditioner, and the start of the 'local made products' campaign.

“Sharp is now promoting ‘Changing the World with 8K and AIoT’ as we display products equipped with this outstanding technology that we will introduce in the Philippine market this year.” Yoshihiro Hashimoto, Managing Executive Officer of Sharp Corporation explained Sharp’s company direction.

Being one of the World leaders in appliance and electronics manufacturing, Sharp Philippines Corporation embraces market competition with the understanding of the ever changing needs of the consumers.

The new AQUOS 8K!

“Today I am excited to announce the launch of Sharp’s AQUOS 8K LED TV tuned for Asia in the end of year 2018 here in the Philippines to lead the 8K Display Industry” emphasized Toshio Kawata, Deputy General Manager TV System Business Unit of Sharp Corporation.

“Apart from displaying TV broadcasts and other media contents, 8K will dramatically impact many aspects of our lives: medical, business, security, education, transportation and many more.” Kawata elaborated the advantage of 8K technology.

Sharp Philippines Corporation is now focusing on the need to evolve depending on the trend of Technological impulse that brings about the thrill of revolutionary technologies. They are optimistic in taking the challenge to increase sales in LED TV by 40%!

RED is Sharp's color!

“We’re expanding our LED TV line up which focuses on 4K SMART TV that you can enjoy greatness and experience new technology.” Kito explained.

The Internet of Things Inverter Air Conditioner is innovating with these three features: AirFlow Technology, Super Energy Saving and Smart Control. All take advantage of being controlled via Wi-Fi connection with iOS and Android devices.

Power consumption control is now better because of the J-Tech Inverter Technology while the Plasmacluster Ion Technology deactivates airborne bacteria, viruses, molds and other contaminants that are found inside our homes.

What is amazing is all these products are locally made. This includes the LED TVs, washing machines, Videoke, and Electric Fans.

This they think will lead to an increase in sales.

What do you guys think?

CES 2018, the largest electronics convention of the year is where Vivo showcased the world's first production ready in-display fingerprint scanning smartphone!

Demonstrating their continued commitment to bring an extraordinary user experience to consumers, Vivo showcases the first production ready smartphone with an in-display fingerprint scanning technology that delivers a whole new mobile experience by enabling users to unlock their smartphone through one-touch fingerprint scanning directly from the display. This solves the industry's challenge of providing a better and more convenient fingerprint authentication experience without sacrificing the need for space just for a separate fingerprint scanner.

“With our efforts in extensive consumer research and long-term R&D investment, Vivo is well positioned to pioneer the development of fingerprint scanning technology. We first presented a prototype of our fingerprint scanning solution at MWC Shanghai 2017 based on an ultrasonic sensor, and have remained committed to realizing our vision for future smartphones,” said Alex Feng, Senior Vice President of Vivo. “Today’s showcase of a ready-to-produce in-display fingerprint scanning smartphone featuring an optical fingerprint sensor is a big leap forward in bringing consumers this long-awaited, futuristic mobile experience. We are very excited to make it available to consumers soon.”

The In-display fingerprint scanning technology from Vivo supports various scenarios besides unlocking the smartphone. It is only activated when needed. A graphical interface will reveal itself on the smartphone's display in scenarios where the fingerprint is needed like user authentication like in payments and logging-in to accounts.

Full-screen displays are set to deliver a more immersive user experience for consumers as various interactions will be integrated and consolidated on the display. Vivo In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology replaces the physical fingerprint button on the screen, laying the foundation for a truly immersive experience.

The showcasing of the world’s first in-display fingerprint scanning smartphone ready for mass-production marks a significant leap forward in the industry’s development, taking users’ smartphone experience to a new level. The availability of Vivo’s first in-display fingerprint scanning smartphone will be announced in early 2018.

The holidays have always been a large part of the Filipino's lives so Vivo Philippines celebrates the holiday spirit with a new video depicting a touching story of a children, their mother and the husband and father from the war.

Happy Holidays from Vivo!

The story centers on the grieving wife who tends to her children on Christmas eve when a group of carolers serenaded them with their rendition of 'Silent Night' outside their home. Inside the grieving family's home is fully flushed noche buena with gifts that welcomed these carolers. 

However the family's feelings were stirred because of the solitary portrait of the father of the home-a soldier who gave his life fighting for peace in the war.

This holiday video from Vivo became viral and garnered more than 780,000 views with more than 4,200 shares and near 41,000 likes within six days of its release from the Vivo Philippines facebook page. Because it focused on family, the holidays, togetherness and gratitude, Vivo's Holiday video hits home for many Filipinos.

The comments section abounds with emotional sentiments with messages of gratitude for the soldiers who fought to re-establish peace in Marawi. Some of the comments even expressed gratitude to Vivo for “giving [the audience] an avenue to thank the ones who enabled them to celebrate Christmas in peace.” “very meaningful and heartwarming! a tribute to all our soldiers and father! hats off to Vivo management for making this short film.”

You can watch the video with this link: HERE

What do you guys think?

Latest Vivo Influencer Maris Racal has come a long way from her Pinoy Big Brother stint. She placed second to Daniel Matsunaga, and she is known for her singing voice that gave the title "Singing Sunshine of Davao!"

She grew up in a musically-inclined family and is part of a sing-and-dance-all-girl group from ABS-CBN!

She has a lot on her belt as budding celebrity and now she is a Vivo endorser! “I have always wanted to [endorse a phone brand],” Maris says in a brief interview held in between photo shoots for the top smartphone brand. “That is why when my handler told me [that I have been chosen to endorse Vivo], I was so happy.”

Maris Rascal!

She debuted as one of the Vivo influencers at the launch of the Vivo V7+. She is part of a new roster of the Vivo Family. She is also an independent talent and is half of the "Marni go" love team with Inigo Pascual, another Vivo family member!

As part of "Marnigo" a lot of good things are on their plate. “I look super fresh [in my selfies] even without make-up,”  Maris swears by the 24MP clearer selfie front facing camera of the Vivo V7+ which provides clearer, crispier and natural looking photos!

As a musician, she was happy to find out that the Vivo V7+ is packed with the upgraded AK4376A Hi-Fidelity audio chip which makes the V7+ one of the best phones for audiophiles!

She will be part of a series of Vivo V7+ mall shows along side Inigo and the rest of the Vivo Family. This will be a four month tour which started in September and will be jam packed with fun activities and performances!

Chienna Filomeno is the Twenty-one-year-old social media darling with more than a million in instagram followers. She juggles show business, traveling, being a DJ and now Vivo's latest influencer!

She has been overwhelmed by being chosen to carry the Vivo brand! “[I am happy] that [Vivo] trusted me,” she gushes in a brief interview conducted during a photo shoot organized by Vivo.

Chienna along with other Vivo brand ambassadors are thrilled of their new addition to the Vivo family. She is so excited that she can now take clear, all-natural selfie with an array of filters to choose from. One of her favorites is the Bokeh effect, an aesthetic quality of out of focus blur in photos that add drama and flare to any selfie from the Vivo V7+!

“My selfies are so clear and natural!” Chienna says in reference to the V7+ 24MP front facing camera with LED flash and smart photography algorithms which provides crisp, clear-cut and natural looking photographs.

There is also a Special Face Beauty 7.0 that brightens up the photos, and evens-out the complexion to make your selfies even better in dim lighting conditions!

Chienna She urges her fans to pick a Vivo smartphone for themselves “because it is super worth it,”. The young budding star will be appearing alongside her fellow Vivo brand endorsers in various mall tours to be mounted by the top smartphone brand. The four-month mall tour which commenced last September will run until the end of 2017 and will heavily endorse the Vivo V7+.
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When we arrived at the Kata event we didn't expect to be so excited when we got a little glimpse of the tablet. Our excitement was undermined when the T4 was finally announced in flesh in blood where we could have our hands-on on it. The build quality and design is spectacular where majority of its body made of aluminium with polycarbonate details. 

What You Need to Know:

Kata T4 Specifications:

Display: 7.85 Inch HD IPS 1024 x 768 resolution
CPU: 1.3 GHz MT6382 quad core processor
GPU: Mali 400
RAM: 1 GB
ROM: 8 GB expandable via microSD card slot
Back Camera: 8 MP w/ Gorilla Glass cover lens
Selfie Camera: 5 MP
Battery: 3,000 mAh
OS: Android 4.4 Kitkat
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, dual SIM, dual Standby, OTG cable
Dimensions: 134.6 x 200 x 7.7 mm
Weight: 400 g

Price: 5,999 Pesos

Unboxing / Accessories

Box is made of premium materials. Sleek. Lightweight. Accessories are standard. (Power/USB cord + Power Plug + Documentation)

Hardware

Top Side: Camera, 35mm headphone Jack, Removable Cover (where Sim card and SD card slots are located)

Right Side: Power button and Volume Rocker



Bottom: Speaker grills, micro USB port

Audio

Quality: Decent
Volume: Only adequate when in a quiet room, Rooms with ambient noise overpower the speakers

Display

Brightness: Adequate in most conditions. E-books are readable in dark mode under direct sunlight
Viewing Angles: Near 180 degree readable viewing angles
Pixel Density: Adequate for E-book reading, less than adequate for everything else
Color Reproduction: Decent
Over all Picture Quality: Passable

Battery

Longetivity depends on activity.
E-book reading: lasts more than the working day
Productivity like E-Mail, Word Processing and Web Browsing: lasts four to six hours
Local and online video consumption: lasts for three to four hours

Camera

Main Camera: Passable Performance - Fast Shutter, Visible Noise, Passable Color reproduction and Dynamic Range and frustrating low-light performance
Secondary Camera: Passable Selfie Camera except when in low-light conditions

Software

Kata Skin is near stock
Easy to Navigate and little learning curve
Built-in VPN subscription service to use the services Netflix, History, FoxNow and the like within the Philippines
Built-in Kata Apps are a hit or miss

Performance

Most Apps runs smoothly but slower than flagships
Modern Non Graphic Intensive games work well
Modern Graphics Intensive games stutter and fall apart

What We Liked:

Build Quality
Value - Bang per buck is high
Perfect alternative for E-Book reading
Built-in VPN subscription service works but at a price

What We didn't Like:

8GB starting storage when tablet is marketed for media consumption
Audio Volume could be better
Netflix, History, FoxNow, The CW and the like are a hit or a miss even when VPN service is active
1024 by 768 Resolution. Display Pixel density should start at 1080P standard for a product marketed for media consumption

Recommendations:

Great for E-book reading and light productivity
If you are willing to compromise on media consumption quality then this is the best for the price!

The America based company that started out providing call services to customers under the leadership of David Chen, now designs and manufactures excellent mobile devices that include smartphones and tablets just launched officially the Kata T4!

Kata T4

The Kata T4, Dubbed as their “hippest phablet ever”, the smartphone maverick brand is very excited to bring another exciting product into the market. This new gadget is all set to match up to its competitors in this rapidly mature tech market space. Sharing his excitement, Kata CEO said that in bringing Kata T4 to the local shores, the consumer tech market in the Philippines is very discerning – so it makes sense for Kata to bring great value products to a tech mature audience. “The digital market is one of the fastest growing outside the smartphone consumer space, therefore it is crucial to be a part of the next generation of consumer tech providers.” 

This ‘power packed’ phablet boasts a 7.85-inch Super HD Display which allows crisp, detailed colors to be viewed in a large, clear screen. Integrating high performance hardware and software, the new Kata T4 introduces an intuitive and exciting user interface and runs on the all new Android KitKat 4.4 operating system – delivering high quality entertainment and usability through its apps. Kata wants its customers to enrich their user experience beyond than just normal tablets by adding in text and call features. The phablet has dual sim card slots, with enhanced GSM capabilities.

The feather light device weighs only 400g, and fits like a glove in the palm of your hand at 7.7mm x 135mm x 200mm. It is also available in Grey and Gold, with a premium, matte finish. 

Kata has the advantage of being price savvy in this highly competitive market - whereas other brands are constantly competing to showcase the best of their app offerings at more exorbitant prices. For Kata, it’s all about providing a quality high tech product without ‘burning a hole in your pocket’. Price: P5,999.

About Kata 

Kata is the leading and fastest growing smartphone manufacturer, headquartered in USA. The company specializes in providing next-generation innovative mobile technology to its consumers. It manufactures high-end mobile devices with exceptional style and design with its products operating on the Android platform. Their products are catered to provide seamless experiences across all devices as they employ a customer-orientated philosophy as well as believing that everyone should have access to affordable technology and making their lives easier. To date, Kata has overseas operations in USA, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore - and continues to expand its portfolio across the globe. Kata has 45 outlets in the Philippines and are expanding further by the end of the year. For more information about their products and branch locations, please visit their website: www.katadigital.com.ph

Waterproof, soundproof, snowproof, rustproof, and shockproof — the Altec Lansing Life Jacket and the Mini H2O are proven to withstand the rigors of the outside world.

MANILA — October 19, 2015 — Altec Lansing Philippines announced its newest series of breakthrough outdoor speakers: the Life Jacket and Mini H2O. Altec Lansing has long been known for its superior expertise in sound quality, and this new line of outdoor speakers takes the brand to the next level. Quality meets unparalleled durability as these speakers are IP67 Waterproof/Dustproof/Shockproof rated, and even float on water. Dubbed “Everything Proof,” the Life Jacket and Mini H2O are surely built to last. 

Life Jacket 

The Life Jacket Bluetooth Wireless Speaker features great sound, voice confirmation, and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication. It is packed with power features such as speaker phone with caller ID, voice confirmation and commands, easy Bluetooth pairing, and NFC compatibility. With 16 hours of battery life and power bank capability, you can remotely charge your smartphone anywhere and rock out all day long. 

Mini H2O

The Mini H2O Bluetooth Wireless Speaker features an ultra compact design, voice confirmation, and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication. With 6 hours of battery life, aux in, and an integrated carabineer, the Mini H2O lets you bring and enjoy music wherever you want to go.

The New Collection

Altec Lansing also unveiled a range of wireless Bluetooth speakers, each designed to perfectly suit your unique lifestyle: 

The Mini Life Jacket features a rugged compact design, voice confirmation, and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication. With 10 hours of battery life, aux in, and an integrated carabineer, the Mini Life Jacket can keep up with your action-packed adventures. It has a suggested retail price of P4,850. 

The Jacket H2O features a sleek, compact design, and comes with voice confirmation and an onboard microphone for clear, hands-free communication. With 8 hours of battery life and an aux in port, the Jacket H2O is perfect for any outdoor fun, even for water activities. It has a suggested retail price of P3,995.

The Orbit is one of the most impressive power packed ultraportable Bluetooth speaker on the market today. This device delivers high quality sound rarely found in such a small, affordably priced speaker. Great audio performance plus an onboard microphone for clear hands free communication, voice confirmation, aux in jack and up to 6 hours of battery life. The Orbit is the compact music companion for travelers. It has a suggested retail price of P1,425. 

Pricing and availability

• The Life Jacket comes at a suggested retail price of P7,250. 
• The Mini H20 also comes in 5 color options: black, white, red, orange, and blue at a friendlier SRP of P1,995.
• All new Altec Lansing models will be available in selected branches of SM Appliance Centers, Astro Vision, Astro Plus, Anson’s, and other gadget retailers nationwide. 

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About Altec Lansing 

For more than 80 years, Altec Lansing has been shaping the history of audio delivery by producing superior speakers for music-loving consumers and audiophiles alike. Throughout generations, Altec Lansing continues to be a first choice for people who seek quality audio without any compromise. In the Philippines, Altec Lansing is exclusively distributed by Banbros Commercial Inc. 

As the world continues to bridge the gaps between transportation, communication, and information we keep finding ways to do more from the comfort of our homes. Several services that let us be productive remotely has progressed to the point of it being a huge part of peoples lives. 

LINK a mobile application that was built from the ground up to bring people together is a new and exciting way of communicating with your friends. May they be current ones or the ones that you've lost touched with. What is even more amazing is the fact that you can make new friends as well who at your choosing could be from where you are locally or from wherever the LINK services are online.

Have you ever wanted to meet someone from a foreign land but with the safety and privacy level that is comfortable with you? Well, now you have a new way to wherever you so chose.

After you’ve gathered reconnected with your old friends,  LINK lets you add your contacts in groups where you can gather all together and plan your next outing!

Communication has never been this exciting! To know more why don't you watch the video below and see for yourself!

So what are you doing right now? Download the App from the Google Play Store, iOS app store or even the Microsoft Marketplace!