BPI Gets More Exciting This Year!

We were at another meeting again with the people from BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and they have more news with the new technologies and systems that is now being introduced to the public. From Online Banking, to the BEA Online and Kiosksand the Deposit Machines, they have launched their TVC and has garnered thousands to millions of views just days after its airing on national TV.

"Science of Stupid" Explains Why Stunts Go Wrong And Their Videos Go Viral

National Geographic Channel takes a funny look at the Internet’s most shocking viral videos in April 2014 when it premieres Science of Stupid, a show that explains why stunts go wrong when amateurs try to copy them. Each episode will examine stunt videos with disastrous endings and explain in scientific terms what factors caused the stunts to fail.

With the boom of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, where people find it easy to post and share interesting information and content, it’s no wonder that some are foolhardy enough to try the crazy stunts that they see professionals do. Such attempts often have catastrophic results—which in turn are posted in the hopes of going viral! Science of Stupid makes sense of this nonsense by showing the necessary setup to make the stunt successful along with what the people in the video did wrong to make things go haywire. It uses visual diagrams to explain the scientific principles applied—or in these cases, not applied—during each attempt.

XSTIG: Get a chance to win one of the 50 gadgets to be raffled off when you come and celebrate Allphones’ 50th Store at Robinsons Galleria

Allphones Philippines will hold a fun celebration of the launch of its 50th store set to open in Robinsons Galleria on April 3, 2014, with trade event that will run until April 6, 2014. Allphones, the fastest growing mobile phone retail chain in the country, will welcome it’s 50th store’s first batch of customers with affordable, high value-for-money, features-packed postpaid deals and the widest selection of mobile phones in stock.

Customers who will go to the store on its launch day will also get the chance to win one of the 50 gadgets to be raffled off. And of course, customers will also get to enjoy the leveled-up retail experience that only Allphones stores provide. This experience includes the sleek, functional, and efficient design and look of the store; the high-tech, futuristic postpaid application process; and the chance to sample live demo units of various mobile phones.

XSTIG: Sweet deals on exciting, meaningful graduation gifts from Allphones

Graduation Day is always bittersweet: a time that’s an ending and a beginning at the same time. For the new graduate, it’s a rite of passage that says goodbye to the idylls of youthful student life—and a triumphant moment that anticipates a bright future. Parents are filled with happiness on such a day, as the fruits of their love and hard work reach fulfillment. No wonder we all celebrate the occasion with deep joy and meaning. What would be a perfect gift for a son or daughter who is leaving school for a new career out in the world?

REEL DEAL: Lobby Boy Zero In Ayala Mall Cinemas' "The Grand Budapest Hotel"

Meet Zero, a lobby boy who became the proprietor of the Grand Budapest Hotel.  Follow his funny rags-to-riches story in the thrilling caper comedy movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” to be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting April 19 (Black Saturday). 

"The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a thrilling caper in constant motion, kinetic and comic; a timeless tale of friendship, honor and promises fulfilled. Director Wes Anderson says his eighth feature film comes from a mix of inspirations including the pre-code comedies of the 1930’sand the stories and memoirs of Viennese writer Stefan Zweig.

REEL DEAL: Captain America The Winter Soldier

Captain America may not be a God, a Billionaire, or an indestructible being he has the most interesting and most politically involved character of the avengers. From the first Captain America movie, many have noticed that more than the super enhance human being strength and stamina of Steve Rodgers, he also gets trapped in a struggle of the past and the present. Thus bringing the amazing ensemble for Captain America The Winter Soldier.

Captain America is still patriotic fighter of freedom and still fresh from the unusual partnership with the avengers. Like the other characters, they wanted to fight to protect the ones they love and is on always a lookout for any new threats to the world. As the avenger closely working with S.H.E.I.L.D., Steve works closely with Nick Fury and Black Widow. However there are a lot of secrets being revealed about the operations and even the leaders themselves.

Bamboo Visits Sony Centre, Reveals new High-Resolution Audio series of MDR Headphones

A call-out to the first-ever Silent Concert happening in May

Audio enthusiasts and music lovers were treated to a special meet and greet held at the Sony Gadgets Store in SM Mall of Asia (MOA) as Bamboo Mañalac, a Brand Ambassador of Sony’s ‘Music Deserves Respect’ campaign, revealed the newest additions to the Sony MDR headphones line-up, the High-Resolution Audio series.  

“I’m constantly working to find the right sound for my music. I’m very passionate and committed to make sure that everything that I hear in the studio can be heard perfectly by my fans when they listen to it on their headphones. Sony’s MDR headphones get the job done for me every time. It amazes me how clear and crisp every record sounds like through these headphones,” said Bamboo.

Blah Blah Blogs: #MyInternetStory #PhNet20

For the celebration of the 20th year of Philippine internet, one would wonder and be nostalgic about what was the "first times" involving the use of computers, components and of course the internet itself. Being a 90's kid, the era was the time of the emergence of computers in the Philippines as well as the birth of the IT industry which has eventually branched into many different forms and has been embraced by many Filipinos.

If I would recall, my first experience with computers was way back in my elementary days, particularly in grade one and two which I was with ICPS (now ICCS) in Cubao which had a specific computer room but only grade 4 students would have that privilege to have a computer subject which I think was mainly used for games, like the Family Computer (Nintendo Entertainment System) and nothing else. Computers are required to be in air conditioned room to prevent overheating and dust to form inside them. There was even rumors that it would prevent computers from getting a "virus".

REEL DEAL: Sing-Along With "Rio 2" - What Is Love Lyric Video

“What is Love” lyric video performed by Janelle Monáe from Blue Sky Studios’ “Rio 2” family movie is now up on YouTube!

In April 2011, Twentieth Century Fox released Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studio’s CG animated feature “Rio.”  The film was born from the imagination of Carlos Saldanha, who co-directed or directed the global blockbusters “Ice Age,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.”

REEL DEAL: Brosnan and Thompson As Partners In Crime In The Romantic Comedy "The Love Punch"

It’s a dream team pairing in the upcoming romantic caper, “The Love Punch,” starring ever-sassy Emma Thompson and always-charming Pierce Brosnan as ex-couple who reunite to steal back the money stolen from their retirement fund.    

"The Love Punch” sees middle aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones (Brosnan) looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund - including his own - has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate (Thompson), Richard sets out to track down the shady business man behind this, Vincent Kruger. Before they know it, Richard and Kate are caught up in a cat and mouse caper across Europe in a whirlwind of intrigue, mad chases and jewelry theft during which they rekindle their romance.