The Ultimate Cyborg

The Awesome Zalora Experience of a Cyborg

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Zalora Philippines is the latest craze in town. It’s the next big thing in the e-commerce in the country’s webosphere. Indeed, this online store has a lot to offer to the people of different generations, from men’s wear, women’s wear, kid’s wear and even accessories that suits your lifestyle, everything you crave about fashion is right after your fingertips. And so, with the advance birthday gift I have received from Zalora Philippines themselves which I got after the said company’s Grand Launch at the Skye, W Building, Bonifacio High Street, I must say, I will grab the opportunity and...

20, May 2012INNOVATE, Techno-BytesNo Comments

Lumianation: A Night to Celebrate the Radiance of the New Nokia Lumia 900 and 610

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Do you currently own a Nokia Lumia unit? Well then, Nokia throws this launch party for you. This event is codenamed Lumianation: Club Experience in a New Light. This will happen today, May 18, 2012 (Friday), 07:00PM, at the Amphitheater, Bonifacio High Street Central, Metro Manila Philippines. This event is open to all Nokia Lumia owners where they can get free access to the event, all they have to do is to just show their Nokia Lumia at the Registration Area and that should do it. This party will pave way to the arrival of the new Nokia Lumia...

18, May 2012INNOVATE, Microsoft, Nokia, Techno-BytesNo Comments

Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3 and Dirt for Nintendo Wii U, Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon at $49.99!

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Its official, yes, you’re not having a dream, the Nintendo Wii U games have just been listed by Amazon on their store online. As of the moment, the first three games for the Nintendo Wii U which is now available for Pre-Order are as follows: Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge and Dirt. These games are retailed at $49.99 each. There are no written details of these games as of the moment. But these are indeed official games for the upcoming Nintendo Wii U console. The Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge was announced during the Tokyo Game Show two...

17, May 2012Amazon, INFORM, INNOVATE, Nintendo, Product of the Day, Techno-BytesNo Comments

Wii U Games Spotted on Amazon, Official Price Range Revealed

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Amazon is one of the largest online stores which serves not only United States but also to the different parts of the world as well. Earlier this morning, 12:30 am (+08:00 GMT | Philippine Time), as I scroll and look around different tech related stuffs around the store, I have noticed something on the Nintendo section. These are the fresh listing of the upcoming titles that they will be selling which are compatible for the Wii U console. I’ve captured a screenshot of the evidence for you to find out more about it. Evidence, captured! looks like Amazon is...

17, May 2012Amazon, INFORM, INNOVATE, Nintendo, Product of the Day, Techno-BytesNo Comments

Giordano’s Got The Jobs

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

His memory will live forever in our hearts. Great news to the people who were inspired by the different innovations Steve Jobs created, Giordano’s got Jobs memorabilia shirts! I repeat, they’ve got Steve Jobs Memorabilia Shirts! The story about this discovery started when I was strolling at Market! Market! while waiting for my best friend for the Zalora Philippines Launch. I saw these shirts on the display section of the store, where the mannequins wore I <3 Steve Jobs shirts. Well at first I was really surprised and had that “I want those shirts so badly” –feeling. And so...

16, May 2012Apple, INNOVATE, Techno-Bytes2 Comments

Are You a Tumblr Famous? Its Time Monetize your Tumblr Blog

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Tumblr is a microblogging platform and a social networking site at the same time which lets you post and share stuffs. We cannot deny the fact that social media has become prominent nowadays and it has been predicted that this industry will last forever as long as technology and internet is available. Are you sick and tired of just posting and posting stuffs, then you know that your tumblr blog have gained popularity already on the web and at the same time, you would like to earn or gain profit from it. Well folks, it is possible for you...

10, May 2012Techno-Bytes, TUMBLR4 Comments

Be a Part of the Battalion: Microsoft Philippines is Searching for Student Partner Recruits for the Incoming Academic Year

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Attention Tech Students! We are looking for new recruits with the right APPtitude to join our platoon of elite forces. Cadets will be evaluated based on the following: Technical Expertise Student designers and developers Strong understanding of Microsoft Visual languages, .NET Framework andMicrosoft technologies Must have skills in multiple platforms, languages, and technologies Can design Metro-themed creatives and UIs Educational Background A bona fide student of your college/university and presently enrolled in a Computer Science/Information Technology/Multimedia Arts related course An active member of your school student organization Able to name a reference (dean/college head/organization adviser) Attitude Must be passionate about technology Assertive, would love to learn more, can self-study Committed to share your time, experience and knowledge to the academic community Innovative,...

08, May 2012Microsoft, Techno-BytesNo Comments

My ZALORA Wishlist

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Summer vacation is almost over and school days are here again, well of course, new school year entails new tools for school and new school wear, which are both must haves. In my College, wash days are held every fridays and I am really looking forward for new clothes to wear during wash days since the ones I have were already been used repeatedly for the previous years. Thanks to Zalora, Online Shopping for the latest fashion trends are now reachable in just a matter of few clicks. My friends, Zalora is the next big thing when it comes...

06, May 2012Techno-Bytes1 Comment

Sony Launches the Open Beta Developer Program for PlayStation

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Programmers, looks like everything is set! Sony has opened a Developer Program, and is named the PlayStation Suite. This program is now opened for everyone where interested Developers can develop games for PlayStation Certified devices and the new PS Vita by means of downloading the free Suite Software Development Kit (SDK) where It includes the Integrated Development Environment and Simulator for the PC. The beta will run only in a certain period of time and after this, there will be a $99 per year contract which enables users to sell their games in the PlayStation Store, as written on...

20, April 2012Sony, Techno-BytesNo Comments

Summer is definitely more fun with NIVEA SUN! My Top Summer Wonder is Boracay

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Philippines indeed is a huge archipelago with a lot of wonderful destinations to explore and the country is said to be one of the most visited destination of tourists from different parts of the world. Boracay has received many recognitions already due to its fine white sand and world-class beauty. The island is a 7km stretch located in at the northwestern tip of Panay. The island is comprised of 17 barangays under the municipality of Malay of the Provincial Government of Aklan. Boracay’s shoreline is currently divided into three major parts, namely Boat Station One, Boat Station Two...

11, April 2012Asia, DOMINATE, PhilippinesNo Comments

Filipino Teams Surpassed the Round 2 of Different Imagine Cup 2012 Challenges

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Hooray! One more round to go and we will know who among the Filipino Teams will represent the country for the Forthcoming Imagine Cup 2012 World Finals which will be held in Sydney, Australia. But before that, let us first congratulate and recognize the following teams who passed the round 2 of different Imagine Cup Challenges and Game Design. Game Design: Phone Team Centinels (De La Salle University) Team CHASE (iACADEMY) Team Excelsior (De La Salle University) Team Project Mango (De La Salle University) Game Design: XBOX/Windows Team ColorSharp (Ateneo De Manila University) Kinect Fun Labs Challenge Team Minions...

03, April 2012Computing Machinery, Imagine Cup, INNOVATE, Microsoft, Techno-Bytes, The Confessions of a Cyborg Ambassador, Worldwide Conferences1 Comment

Imagine Cup Local Finals: A Showcase of World Changing Innovations by Young Filipino Students

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

During the 23rd of March 2012, tech students from different parts of the Philippines took part at the recently concluded Imagine Cup Local Finals held at the SM Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall, Metro Manila to witness the innovations created by different teams competing for the Imagine Cup 2012. The event was preceded by an opening remarks from Mr. Alvin Gendrano, DPE Lead, Microsoft Philippines who talked about “Solving the World’s Toughest Problems”- The official theme and mission of Imagine Cup’s existence. It was then followed by sponsor activations and keynotes from different IT industry partners such as...

01, April 2012Computing Machinery, INNOVATE, Microsoft, Techno-Bytes, The Confessions of a Cyborg Ambassador, Worldwide ConferencesNo Comments

Kinect SDK 1.5 Features Language Packs and 10 Joint Skeletal Tracking

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

© Microsoft Corporation Kinect for Windows SDK has been out on the 1st of February on its Beta and today, another update will be released on the 1.5 version of the said SDK. Kinect for Windows enables developers, students and other technology enthusiasts to develop applications for XBOX 360 or even create an embedded device where they can apply the Kinect Principle. For the sneak peek released for the SDK, which will be released on May along with the new Kinect Studio which is an application that allows recording, playback and debugging clips of users interacting with applications. In...

29, March 2012Computing Machinery, INNOVATE, Microsoft, Techno-Bytes, The Confessions of a Cyborg AmbassadorNo Comments

Who Said Windows Can’t be with iOS, Android and Other Platforms?

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Yes, its possible that Windows can be with an Android, Apple and other Platforms. Thanks to Nivio because they’re bringing Windows desktop wherein it lets you do Microsoft Office tasks into your iPad and might as well to other tablets that supports HTML5. Take note that Nivio is offering a legal product. This is due to the licensed Microsoft Products under an agreement called SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement) of Nivio with Microsoft. “We use the Windows 2008 R2 Server to deliver a Windows-7-like experience. It’s worth mentioning that Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 share the same codebase...

28, March 2012Android, Apple, Blackberry, INNOVATE, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony, Techno-Bytes, The Confessions of a Cyborg AmbassadorNo Comments

RAW File Compatibility, Now Available on Aperture and iPhoto via Mac OS X Lion Update

by THE ULTIMATE CYBORG

Lion OSX users and Photography enthusiasts Here’s a good news for you! Apple releases digital camera RAW compatibility update for the Mac Lion OS X users. This update lets users who uses different DSLRs which let them view RAW files instantly on their Mac laptops and computers. The update will be done along with the Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 application for a specific number of cameras. For the 3.10 update, here are the cameras which are supported by the update: - Canon PowerShot G1 X - Nikon D4 - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35 - Panasonic...

28, March 2012Apple, INNOVATE, Techno-BytesNo Comments