Zenvolution: ASUS launches ZenFone 3, ZenBook 3, and Transformer 3 Pro

In a grand event dubbed as Zenvolution held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, ASUS unveiled their latest top-of-the-line premium gadgets.

Considered one of the biggest tech events in the country, the Zenvolution was attended by top ASUS executives including Global CEO Jerry Shen and ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su, together with media friends and fans who have been long anticipating the launch of the new Zenfone 3. 

ASUS also introduced their newest brand ambassadors that perfectly embodies what the new line of smartphones offer. Meet Gab Valenciano, Alodia Gosiengfiao, and Jason Magbanua and learn how ASUS ZenFone 3 perfectly suits their lifestyle:

Along with the new ZenFone 3 are several new devices that

ASUS ZenFone 3

Agility. Beauty. Clarity

ZenFone 3 Complete Specs

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe

World’s First Full-Metal Smartphone with Invisible Antenna Design

ZenFone 3 Deluxe Complete Specs

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra

Unleashed. Unlimited. Unrivaled.

ZenFone 3 Ultra Complete Specs

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser

The smartphone for photography enthusiasts

COMPLETE SPECS

Model	ZenFone 3 Laser (ZC551KL)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) Octa Core 64bit 1.4Ghz
Modem	GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE; TDD-LTE
Peak Data Rate	DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps; LTE Cat4 (DL/UL): 150/50 Mbps
RF Band Support	WW:2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 850(B5)/900(B8)/1900(B2)/2100(B1)MHz 4G: FDD-LTE 800(B20)/850(B5)/900(B8)/1800(B3)/1900(B2)/2100(B1)/2600(B7)MHz
OS	Android Android M/ Zen UI full set
Display	5.5" TFT LED Backlight (Typ 400 nits)
	16:9, 2.5D glass, Wide active matrix; Glare type
	1080 x 1920 pixels FHD IPS
	GFF Touch panel : Capacitive touch panel with 10 points multi-touch
Dimensions	149mm*76mm*7.9mm (77% Screen-to-body ratio)
Weight	150g with battery (Battery 40g)
Battery Pack & Life	3000mAh
Memory	LPDDR3 4GB
Storage	eMMC 32GB
Sensor	1.Accelerator 2.E-Compass 3. Proximity 4. Ambient light sensor 5. Hall sensor 6. Gyroscope sensor 7. Finger Print sensor
WLAN	Integrated 802.11 b/g/n ; WiFi-Direct
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V4.0 ( EDR + A2DP )
	Bluetooth Profile: A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP
FM Radio	Support
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/AGPS/Beidou
Interface	Micro USB
	3.5mm
Front Camera	8M; f/2.0 aperture
Main Camera	13MP Sony IMX 214 sensor AF; f/2.0 aperture EIS, Video recording:1080p/30fps
Flash LED	LED
Vibrator	Yes
Audio	Codec integrated into PMIC
Microphone	Microphone*2 (one for de-noise)
SIM	Dual Sim Dual Standby (Micro SIM slot*2)
Button	Yes; up to 128GB
Fingerprint	Yes
Accessories in Gift Box	WW: Standard USB Cable , Adaptor, User Manual, Warranty Card
Color	glacier silver, sand gold
Adaptor	10W adpater
Display	With Low Brightness (5 nits and no flicker)

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max

A premium smartphone with maximum battery life

ZenFone 3 Max

COMPLETE SPECS

Model	ZenFone 3 Max (ZC520TL)
Processor	MediaTek MT6737T 64-bit quad-core processor (up to 1.45GHz)
Modem	GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE/TD-LTE
Peak Data Rate	DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps; LTE CAT4 (DL/UL): 150/50 Mbps
RF Band Support	WWGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Band 5/8/3/2) WCDMA Band 1/2/5/8 FDD-LTE Band 1/2/3/5/7/8/20
OS	Android Android M/ Zen UI full set
Display	5.2 TFT LED Backlight (Typ >= 400 nits; contrast >= 800);
	16:9 , Wide active matrix; Glare type
	1280 x 720 HD Oncell 2.5D glass
	GFM Touch panel (Directly Bonding): Capacitive touch panel with 5 points multi-touch.
Dimensions	H: 8.55 mm, W:73.7 mm, L: 149.5 mm
Weight	TBD
Battery Pack & Life	4000mAh polymer, non detachable
Memory	LPDDR3 3G
Storage	eMMC 32G
Sensor	1.Accelerator 2.E-Compass 3. Proximity 4. Ambient light sensor 5. Hall sensor 6. Gyroscope sensor 7. Finger Print sensor
WLAN	Integrated 802.11b/g/n; WiFi-Direct
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V 4.0 Dual mode
	Bluetooth Profile: V2.1+ EDR;V3.0+HS;V4.0
FM Radio	Support, 65-108MHz with 50KHz step
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/AGPS
Interface	Micro USB
	3.5mm
Front Camera	5M (3P Lens,F2.4, FOV 74.5°)
Main Camera	13M (4P Lens, F2.2, FOV 74.9°)
Flash LED	LED
Vibrator	Yes
Audio	Codec integrated into PMIC
Microphone	Microphone*2 (one for de-noise)
SIM	Dual Sim Dual Standby (Micro SIM slot*2)
Button	Power,Volume Up/Down,Fingerprint
Fingerprint	Yes
Accessories in Gift Box	WW: Standard USB Cable , Adaptor, User Manual, Warranty Card,OTG Cable
Color	WW: Gold, Sliver,Gray
Adaptor	10W adpater
Display	With Low Brightness (5 nits and no flicker)
OTG	Yes. USB2.0/3.0 and support Reverse charger mode.

ZenBook 3

The World’s Most Prestigious Laptop with Unprecedented Performance

COMPLETE SPECS

Processor	Intel® Core™ i7 6500U Processor
Operating System	Windows 10 Home
Memory	16 GB LPDDR3 2133MHz SDRAM Onboard Memory
Display	12.5" (16:9) LED backlit FHD (1920x1080) Glare Panel with 72% NTSC
Graphic	Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520
Storage	Solid State Drives – 1TB PCIE Gen3 x4 SSD
Keyboard	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
WebCam	VGA Web Camera
Networking	Wi-Fi | Integrated 802.11 AC (WIDI Support)
Interface	1 x COMBO audio jack 1 x USB 3.1 TYPE C port(s)
Audio	Support Windows 10 Cortana ASUS SonicMaster Premium Technology
Battery	6 Cells 40 Whrs Polymer Battery
Power Adapter	Plug Type: USB TYPE C Output: 20 V DC, 2.25 A, 45 W Input: 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimensions	296 x 191.2 x 11.9 mm (WxDxH) (w/ 6cell battery)
Weight	910 g with Battery
Security	Finger Print Reader

ASUS Transformer 3 Pro

The World’s Most Versatile PC

Globe Customers Get 20% Discount on the Blue Man Group 2016 World Tour

Blue Man Group Live in Manila!

The worldwide phenomenal group known as the Blue Man Group is set to bring comedy, theater, rock concert, and a dance party all in one fantastic show in Manila!

Blue Man Group 2016 World Tour has already made its stops in Singapore, Macau, and now, they are bringing their iconic show to Manila, premiering on September 14 to 25 at The Theater at Solaire. In partnership with the Philippines’ #1 mobile brand Globe Telecom, its customers are in for special treats and deals to catch the iconic show. 

The Blue Man name was chosen to evoke the word Human and is all about the colourful celebration of life.

Blue Man Group original blue men and co-founders (L-R) Phil Stanton, Chris Wink and Matt Goldman

The performance that centered on the curious, innocent, Blue Man character turned out to be a groundbreaking performance that left audiences awed.  To date, they’ve played to over 35 million people across more than 20 countries and even have permanent shows in Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Boston, Chicago and Berlin.

Blue Man Group

Other interesting numbers to digest – during one week of performances the Blue Man relies on 32 pounds of Jell-O, 8 boxes of Cap’n Crunch cereal, 96 pieces of white chocolate Toblerone, 240 marshmallows and 40 boxes of Twinkie Lights (don’t worry — each Twinkie has just 130 calories!). Whether eaten or used in the show, that is for you to find out at the Blue Man Group 2016 World Tour now on in Manila until September 25.

The tour also relies on 25 drum heads, 14 cymbals, 24 drumsticks, 50 gallons of paint, 27 bald caps, and 9 cakes of proprietary ‘Blue Man Blue’ coloured makeup specially made for the trio.

Blue Man Group

The creative collective has become part of the pop culture zeitgeist with a “Megastar World Tour”, a rock concert parody hitting 100 US cities and ten countries, and two million fans. The group boasts five music albums, collaborations on film scores and performances with prestigious orchestras as well.

Despite the absence of spoken dialogue, the Blue Man Group keeps audiences mesmerised during its show with a fully immersive audio-visual experience complete with electrifying music, state-of-the-art technology, an enthralling live band and its signature interactive, audience experiences.

When asked what he considers the group’s best show yet, Stanton says: “Our best show is the one audiences will see right here in Manila. We are continually honing our brand of stagecraft to finding the best expression of that original voice. The show they will see incorporates all we have learned, and represents our most up-to-date show in terms of the character’s unique fresh take on the way we all live today,” he enthuses.

Globe customers experience Wonderful as they get a 20% discount on tickets. 

To avail the discount, simply access the Exclusive Perks section in the Globe Rewards app and present the Blue Man Group digital badge at any Ticket World outlet. Globe customers may also enter the promo code online to avail of the special discount. 

BLUE MAN GROUP is brought to Manila by Blue Man Productions Ltd, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Ltd and Concertus Manila.

For sponsorship, corporate nights and bulk buy inquiries, please call ‪(02) 403 86-46 or ‪(02) 403 86-78.‬‬

Blue Man Group Poster

Get up to 70% discount in True Value Private Sale

Take advantage of the amazing promos in True Value Private Sale where you can avail up to 70% off on selected items. Have the highest amount of purchase and you get to bring home a Samsung 40" HDTV with home theater!

That's not just it. Robinsons Rewards Card, Robinsons VIP Card, and Metrobank Credit Cardholders also get a chance to win exciting giveaways and avail of exclusive offers.

This one-day sale is happening on August 26, 2016 at True Value in Robinsons Magnolia.

True Value Private Sale

Have a Granny Goose #MoreThanTheUsual Experience

Granny Goose has been one of my favorite snacks eversince. For me, outings, inuman sessions, or movie bondings wouldn't be complete without my favorite Tortillos or Kornets. And just recently, I discovered their newest Pop'n Chips, which is really tasty and healthier at the same time since it's popped and not fried. 

Make your everyday bonding #morethantheusual with the new #GrannyGoose #POPnCHIPS! Available in 2 variants: Jalapeño & Cheese and Sour Cream Thanks @grannygooseph ❤ #bloggermail #food #chips #poppedcornchips #sourcream #jalapeno #cheese

A photo posted by Edward Santos (@ednything) on Aug 2, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT

As Granny Goose continues to make each moment extraordinary, they have collaborated with some of the establishments in the metro that is committed in bringing exciting activities to all adventure-seekers out there.

Granny Goose #MoreThanTheUsual Experience

In the coming months, have a #MoreThanTheUsual Experience with Granny Goose and the following establishments:

• Mystery Manila - July 8 and 16
• Sip & Gogh - August 6 and 13
• Ball Pit Manila - September 3 and 10
• Ninja Academy - October 8 and 15

Mini-games, photobooths, and loads of Granny Goose snacks await you so mark your calendars now and don't miss this exciting events! For more info, like and follow @GrannyGoosePH on Facebook and Instagram.

Great Deals and Awesome Freebies Are Up For Grabs in Samsung Curve It Up Promo

The Samsung Curve It Up Promo is back, now with grander and more generous treats for everyone’s viewing pleasure. 

Get a chance to take home a second TV or as much as Php46,000 worth of gifts with every purchase of select Samsung Curved TV. Take advantage of any of these great deals for a limited time only:

• Buy a 65-inch Samsung Curved TV and get a FREE 40-inch Full HDTV
• Buy a 55-inch Samsung Curved Full HD TV and get a FREE 32-inch Smart TV
• Buy a 49-inch Samsung Curved TV and get a FREE 32-inch LED
• Buy a 40-inch Samsung Curved TV and get a FREE 24-inch LED TV
• Earn up to 12,000 Mabuhay Miles from Philippine Airlines
• Enjoy free access to thousands of TV series and movies with a FREE one-year subscription to iFlix

No time to go to malls? Get it online!

Samsung 40KU6300 40" Curved TV (Black)

FREE: Samsung 24H4003 24" Basic LED TV (Black) + 12mos iFlix Subscription

These promos are available at any Samsung participating dealer from August 17 to September 4, 2016.

Globe Offers FREE 30-day access to Pokemon Go

FREE 1GB Mobile Data access to Pokemon Go from Globe

Weeks after the game has been released in the Philippines, more and more users are getting addicted to the Pokemon Go app. However, the longer you play the game, the higher the data you are consuming. Now, it ain't an issue anymore because Globe has a surprise to all you Pokemon trainers!

Enjoy 1GB FREE Mobile Data for 30 days from Globe

Starting August 20, Globe Prepaid customers may already enjoy FREE 1GB mobile data from Globe that is good for 30 days. To start enjoying this wonderful offer, simply download the Globe Switch app from Google Play. Aside from the free data for Pokemon Go, you may also get access to some of the best online deals from Globe and over 3GB worth of free access to over 50 apps in the market.

And as you enjoy hunting Pokemons along the streets, remember to always be wary of your surroundings. Here are some friendly reminders for a more fun and safe Pokemon hunting from Globe:

Pokemon Go Safety Tips

SPOTTED: James Reid in Century Tuna's Newest TVC

James Reid for Century Tuna

Many have gotten curious and intrigued as to who is that guy that is in one of the huge billboards in EDSA during the past weeks. At last, the hunk with those luscious lips behind the billboard has been finally revealed!

James Reid is Century Tuna's newest celebrity endorser

Why not, right? Century Tuna's latest campaign is all about transformation and metamorphosis. James Reid perfectly embodies the message that the product wants to convey as he has completely transformed himself - private life, career, and physique - from that young, sickly, and reserved guy we've known way back his PBB days. 

Check out #CenturyTuna's newest TVC featuring #JamesReid  @jaye.wolf #hot #sexy #NoBodyLikeJames @fuentesmanila #TIMY #JaDine #BodyOfTheCentury #bodygoals #RevelationDay

A video posted by Edward Santos (@ednything) on Aug 20, 2016 at 9:29pm PDT

Since then, James has achieved numerous citations and recognitions from box-office movies, most-watched TV series, Platinum album, being the other half of the most in-demand loveteam in the country - JaDine, and, soon, the couple's much-awaited teleserye, Till I Met You. 

With regular gym workout, weightlifting, balanced diet that is consisted of good carbs, no rice, and, of course, Century Tuna, James was able to maintain his gorgeous sculpted body despite his busy schedule. Truly, there is #NoBodyLikeJames Reid's.

It is finally revealed! #JamesReid is the newest celebrity endorser of #CenturyTuna

A photo posted by Edward Santos (@ednything) on Aug 20, 2016 at 9:27pm PDT

HOT HOT HOT #JamesReid for #CenturyTuna #NoBodyLikeJames . . . #hot #sexy #TIMY #JaDine #NoBodyLikeJames #BodyOfTheCentury #bodygoals #RevelationDay

A photo posted by Edward Santos (@ednything) on Aug 20, 2016 at 9:30pm PDT

And, together with this new ad campaign for Century Tuna, we can surely look forward to seeing more of James in other exciting events and appearances in the coming days so watch out for that!

BONUS CLIP: BTS of James Reid's Century Tuna Ad

What can you say about James Reid's latest TVC? Hit the comments section below.

Netizens react on JaDine's TILL I MET YOU Trailer

After the overwhelming success of their series On The Wings of Love, real life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre has been so busy with their concert and shows abroad. If you miss seeing them on television, don't worry because the long wait is finally coming to an end JaDine fans! 

Shot in the beautiful and romantic city of Santorini in Greece, the couple is back with their new serye, Till I Met You, that will surely set the kilig level a notch higher.

One week to go! Who's excited? #TIMY #TIMYPoster #TillIMetYou #JaDine pic.twitter.com/GM1CLZC53f

— EDnything (@EDnything) August 21, 2016

The much-awaited teleserye, TILL I MET YOU, is directed by Antoinette Jadaone and will soon air on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida stsarting August 29, 2016. Joining James Reid and Nadine Lustre are JC Santos, Angel Aquino, Carmina Villaroel, Pokwang, Zoren Legaspi, Richard Yap, and a lot more.

Here's the FULL TRAILER of JaDine's Till I Met You:

After ABS-CBN and Dreamworks has released the teasers for the serye last week, fans showed excitement and even shared speculations based on what they've seen in the trailers. Check out some of the fun and interesting netizens' reactions:

Are you excited for JaDine's Till I Met You? Would love to hear your thoughts on the comment section below.

Toy Kingdom's Toy Expo 2016

Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2016

Toy Kingdom once again brings the most amazing gathering of toys in the Philippines in its Toy Expo 2016 at the 2nd Level of the SMX Convention Center from August 19-21, 2016. 

Experience the thrill of being one of the first to have the newest and upcoming toys in the market. These come with special price offers and freebies - a perfect treat for your early Christmas shopping.

Fun booths of branded toys with life size 3D character statues welcome guests to the Toy Expo. Each booth comes with an exciting activity wherein kids can explore and play with the toys they love. 

They can also have a sneak peek - and have the first pick - of the latest toys for the Holiday season! These include toys from Trolls, Suicide Squad, Star Wars, classic Disney Junior; and the first Filipino Plush toys Plush and Play. 

Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2016 Participating Brands

Kids will love the new Barbie You Can be Anything collection and My Little Pony. There will also be a Betty Spaghetti Launch and Meet and Greet sessions of Shopkins and Cartoon Network’s Power Puff girls. They will enjoy Marvel’s Avengers Metals Die Cast, the latest Lego Nexo Knights and Transformers. They will also have a thrilling ride at the Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt series, and be able to meet and greet the famous squad of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

During the event, kids can also Meet and Greet well loved characters from Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol, the Grossery Gang, and more.  

Here's the complete schedule of Toy Kingdom's Toy Expo 2016:

Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2016 Day 1

Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2016 Day 2

Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2016 Day 3