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A year into the quarantine and most Filipinos turned to one thing that kept them updated, connected and entertained: the internet. From learning a new recipe to participating in “new normal” online parties, going virtual does not only shake off the gloominess this pandemic brings. It is also a useful tool for self-discoveries.

Three years ago, Netflix introduced Smart Downloads so you can find the next episode of your favorite show – even when you’re on the go. Now, Netflix wants to make discovering your next new favorite series or film quick and easy whether you’re connected or not.

Before the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, we were already acquainted to use facemask when Taal Volcano erupted in January 2020. It was the beginning of our consciousness that we need facemasks to protect our lungs from the hazardous particles and gases into the atmosphere, which were transported northward by high-altitude winds and are dangerous to our health.

Dyson unveiled today the Dyson Digital Slim™ vacuum, which is 20% smaller and 30% lighter with no loss of suction power; a better machine designed for the Asian user.

Fitbit’s Health Metrics dashboard

Global media device brand OPPO expresses support to the official unveiling of the roster of tournaments and activities of the country’s premier esports organization Mineski Philippines under its exclusive partnership with Riot Games Southeast Asia. 

The month of February is all about love, but this doesn’t always have to be the romantic kind. There are different types of love that can be celebrated, and one of the most important kinds is self-love. Self-love means giving priority to your own happiness and wellbeing. Showering yourself with sel-love and self-care can be done in many ways, like exercising to stay fit, sticking to a skincare routine that works, caring for your mental health, taking yourself out on a date, indulging in some screentime on your favorite app, or just simply living in the moment. Understanding the value of self-love, TikTok makes an effort to continue being a platform where users can safely express their creativity and embrace their authenticity.

Get a clearer shot at love and in capturing special memories this season of hearts with vivo’s Valentine’s-exclusive promo. Every purchase of the vivo Y31 this season of hearts will come with either a gorgeous bouquet of 24K gold roses for offline, or an adorable Hamleys Teddy Bear for online.

Digital financial services leader PayMaya has made it even easier for sellers in Viber, Messenger, Instagram, and other social media and chat apps to accept cashless payments through the Payment Links and QR Ph features of the PayMaya app. 

The Philippine education sector was met with new challenges, having been driven to completely transition to online learning this academic year. To assist the sector and create various solutions for its differing needs, global tech innovator Lenovo developed the EdVision program, in collaboration with Microsoft.

Home appliances are vital because they make our lives more convenient. The possibilities are endless. We use appliances to do chores, cook food, wash clothes, and many more. Everything is done with ease through the help of proper and well-invested appliances. 

Millions of once-sidelined motorcycle riders in the Philippines have become potentially important players in the growth of the economy. This is now being more visible as cities, once forced to a standstill by the spread of COVID-19, are slowly opening up, with mobility and transport sectors leading the way. In this nationwide transportation revolution pushed by Angkas Chief Transport Advocate George Royeca, his biker-partners who form the core of his pioneering motorcycle ride-hailing app-based company, now serve as a bellwether of mobility for the country, where gridlock is one of the worst in the world and mass public transportation is limited.

Xiaomi Philippines today announced the addition of a new Redmi smartphone: Redmi 9T. Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography capabilities and overall design.

With the Philippine digital landscape continuing to evolve, especially amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for better applications that could simplify today’s way of life is becoming more necessary. Responding to this demand, the FRM Group has developed and launched NextGen, an application that unifies almost every useful applications available in the market.

PLDT Enterprise recently launched its MVP Bossing campaign last December to inspire enterprises to rediscover and reinvent their businesses today to successfully thrive in the future. With the theme Rediscovery, Reinvention, it aims to convey a message of hope, to recognize and appreciate local entrepreneurs who took on the challenges their businesses faced because of the global health crisis.  

Transitioning to adulthood is never easy. Even when you plan or think you’re ready for what’s to come, there will always be bumps along the way. That said, growing up can feel less overwhelming once you start achieving adulting milestones step-by-step. 

These days, if you want to get around places and you don’t want to spend most of your traveling time in traffic, the solution that many people choose, mostly millennials, is the electric kick scooter or simply called e-scooter.

Long recognized as the pinnacle of Singapore’s Visual Arts scene, the Singapore Art Week (SAW) returns in the new year, this time transporting art from gallery walls and physical spaces into the digital and virtual domain.  Happening from January 22 to 30, 2021, SAW 2021 is a joint initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).