Gadgets Philippines Magazine - June 2023

In this issue

SONIC SORCERY: How audio directs your media experience\

Media consumption has grown exponentially in recent years. In particular, the shift to home-based work and play activities has brought audio to the forefront of the audio-video spectrum. For a truly immersive entertainment experience, ultra high-definition video needs to be matched with hi-resolution audio.

THE PERFECT HOME THEATER WITHOUT THE HASSLE

Over the last couple of years, streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ have taken over as our go-to media.

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JBL SOUNDBARS ELEVATE YOUR HOME THEATER

Getting good audio for your home setup doesn’t have to be hard. JBL’s latest soundbars remove the complexity of setting up surround sound by simplifying it to a few wireless units. Their new BAR-series brings a movie theater-like experience to your home.

1 min

JBL BAR 1300

The JBL BAR 1300 is the crème de la crème in the lineup.

1 min

LARRY SECRETO: Country Manager, Harman International

Larry Secreto's current journey with Harman was an unexpected one. In 2014, he had just opted for early retirement from his 20-year journey with another consumer electronics company. Just as he was ready to kick back and relax, he was approached by Harman International to head the brand's local representation in the country.

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SONIC SORCERY!

HOW AUDIO DIRECTS YOUR MEDIA EXPERIENCE

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THE EVOLUTION OF AUDIO

Over the last couple of years, media consumption has tremendously evolved. Since Netflix and the rise of streaming services, we have been consuming more and more content.

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EARPHONES, BUT BUILT DIFFERENTLY

Wired earphones have been with us for so many years with the singular purpose of delivering excellent audio quality. Still, their shape and form have continually changed, with more features added to suit entertainment needs. These were typically connected to an audio source through an earphone jack.

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Acer Swift Edge 16

THE ACER SWIFT EDGE 16 exudes confidence as it flaunts an eye-catching design frame and color display capabilities that are sure to make heads turn.

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Acer Connect Vero W6m

THE ACER CONNECT VERO W6M, Acer’s first eco-friendly router, comes with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and conforms with security standards set by the European Commission’s Radio Equipment Directive.

1 min

Asus Chromebook CR1 | Flip CR1

THE NEW EDUCATION-FOCUSED ASUS Chromebook CR1 Series is built to military-grade reliability, tested with industry-leading MIL-STD-810H durability standards to survive the hustle and bustle of everyday life at home, outside, and in the classroom, with clever protective features including an all-round rubber bumper and a spill-resistant keyboard.

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ASUS ROG Flow Z13

THE ROG FLOW Z13, the world’s most powerful gaming tablet/laptop, returns in 2023 to reassert its supremacy, with upgraded components and its very own 13inch Nebula Display.

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ASUS ROG Flow X13

THE ROG FLOW X13 was the first member of the Flow family and, for 2023, it will also be one of the first machines to feature a 13-inch Nebula Display.

1 min

Lenovo ThinkPad P Series

THE THINKPAD mobile workstations are synonymous with power, premium design, and durability.

1 min

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Series

THE THINKSTATION P3 SERIES provides the value users need without compromising on performance or versatility.

1 min

TCL S643W

THE COMPACT and mighty 3.1-inch TCL S643W packs an impressive punch with a bass subwoofer for an immense depth of sound.

1 min

realme C55

THIS LATEST COVETED entry to the C-Series lineup of realme Philippines, the C55 presents segment-leading features in camera, storage, charging and design at an entry-level price point.

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Samsung Neo QLED 8K

PREPARE TO BE blown away by the sheer brilliance of the 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 8K, the epitome of visual perfection.

1 min

Samsung Q Soundbar

TO COMPLETE your home cinema experience, Samsung presents the updated Samsung Q Soundbar with wireless Dolby Atmos.

1 min

Sony MDR-MV1

ELEVATE YOUR SOUND game as Sony introduces the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones, designed for professional sound engineers and music creators.

1 min

Sony C-80

THE SONY C-80, a new microphone for home studios ideal for vocal/voice recording, instrumental recording, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting.

1 min

EPSON EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector

EPSON ENHANCED its line-up of home projectors with its new EHTW6250 Smart Gaming Projector, the most affordable in the 4K PROUHD entry range.

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HUAWEI Band 8

HUAWEI BAND 8 combines cutting-edge technology with innovative lightweight design, comprehensive health monitoring, as well as fitness features to help users achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives.

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HUAWEI P60 Pro

THE HUAWEI P60 PRO perfectly integrates smart imaging and technological aesthetics, reinterprets the classic HUAWEI P Series design language, and makes industry-leading advancements in mobile imaging innovation.

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Infinix Note 30 5G

THE NOTE 30 5G is a remarkable device, featuring a range of advanced charging technologies. Its 45W All-Round FastCharge can charge a large 5000mAh battery to 75% in just 30 minutes.

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Garmin Edge 540 | 840

GARMIN, a global leader in GPS technology, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Edge® 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS cycling computers.

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DJI WIRELESS MIC

For the longest time, GADGETS Magazine relied on a lapel mic in our interviews. It can be a bit of hassle to quickly prepare it at times, especially if the mic decided to tangle itself for no apparent reason. But the beauty of a wired lapel mic is in its quality. You get clean and crisp audio with less background noise, as compared to a boom mic. But wires are still a hassle, so when the opportunity to upgrade came around, we decided to go with a wireless mic, like the DJI Mic.

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SUZUKI S-PRESSO AGS

Heeding customer demand, Suzuki Philippines, the country's pioneer compact car distributor, officially launched the highly-anticipated Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) variant of the New S-PRESSO.

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GAC EMKOO REPRICED

GAC MOTOR PH CELEBRATES FIFTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW PRICING FOR EMKOO, ANNOUNCES START OF RETAIL THROUGH EXPANDED DEALER NETWORK

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ISUZU'S NEW PUV CLASS 2 DESIGN

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), one of the pioneer providers of modern public utility vehicles (PUV) in the country, recently presented its new PUV Class 2 design.

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YAMAHA CLUB MANIA KICKS OFF IN MANILA!

This year marks the new era of Yamaha Club, and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (YMPH) is all here for it.

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HONDA PHILIPPINES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN PH

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, marks a major milestone as it celebrates its 50th year of providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable motorcycles to bring the joy of mobility and comfort to every Filipino.

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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA TEARS OF THE KINGDOM

They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The Legend of Zelda franchise has been a critical and commercial success since its debut on the NES in 1986.

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MOTH LAKE A HORROR STORY

Enhancements in smartphone processors are delivering a faster and smoother mobile gaming experience, and games developed for mobile phones are leveling up.

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EMBEDDED MALWARE WARNING!

PLDT and Smart urge internet users to protect themselves against malwares that have been embedded in legitimate websites.

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Protect Your "Budol" Finds

How insurance plays a role in e-shopping

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FUTURE READY, TOGETHER WE WIN

HP Amplify Partner Conference unveils new offerings and partner program enhancements

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RUSH eStore Charge: The ultimate affordable solution for efficient social selling

RUSH Technologies Inc. (RUSH) introduces eStore Charge, their most affordable eCommerce package that empowers busy entrepreneurs to accept orders and payments from all social pages and messaging apps through one user-friendly platform. It elevates social selling to make order management and fulfillment as efficient as possible.

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LG CreateBoard Enhances the Classroom Experience

Designed for digitalized educational environments, LG's interactive display solutions offer customized features that make learning engaging and management simple

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PHYTO VORTEX TECH

T.I.P. pushes for large scale application

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AN "EYE-CONIC" VENUE

The SM Mall of Asia Arena through the years and beyond

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TIKTOK LAUNCHES THE GREATEST GAMER PH

TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, is bringing to the country its first gaming competition with a unique reality show concept, The Greatest Gamer Philippines.

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dyson: HEALTHIER HOMES

Dyson announces line up of new technology engineered to clean your home more intelligently and effectively than ever

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SMART WASHING, SOFT CARING

TCL, the leading consumer electronics company, presents their newest washing machine model that offers Smart Washing and Soft Caring.

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FINSI, 917VENTURES PARTNER TO DEPLOY GOGORO BATTERY-SWAPPING NETWORK IN PH

Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc. (FINSI), a subsidiary of the Asticom Group of Companies, was tapped by 917Ventures, the Globe Group’s corporate venture builder, to deploy and maintain the first-ever Gogoro battery-swapping platform for its Smartscooters in the Philippines.

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MORE WEIGHBRIDGE STATIONS AVAILABLE FOR NLEX EXPRESSWAYS TRUCKERS

NLEX Corporation has set up more weighbridge stations for truckers entering NLEX, SCTEX, and NLEX Connector to help them comply with the anti-overloading policy of the government which aims to promote motorist safety and prevent early deterioration of roads caused by overloading.

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LARGEST, MOST INTERCONNECTED, AND SUSTAINABLE CARRIER-NEUTRAL DATA CENTER

THE STT FAIRVIEW DATA CENTER CAMPUS IS ALSO ITS LARGEST TO DATE GLOBALLY

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AWARD-WINNING SOCIAL BUSINESS SATO LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE SANITATION AND HYGIENE SOLUTIONS

SATO, the social business part of the LIXIL Group, has just launched in the Philippines, bringing its innovative, aspirational, and affordable sanitation and hygiene products to consumers and institutions in rural and peri-urban areas who need off-grid solutions.

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MYSPACE

Have you ever heard the term \"X walked so Y could run?\" Today's modern social networks can thank MySpace for walking so that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms could run.

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GADGETS Magazine is not just about smartphones and mobile devices, computers and laptops, entertainment centers, gaming consoles, home appliances, and other electronic stuff. A gadget is anything and everything—in the home, kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, garage, in the office, at school, for travel, or just about anywhere. It’s what you wear, what you carry in your bag, and what you aspire to have.

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