Apps and Gadgets

Harman, winner of several awards for its unique products and known for its wireless sound systems that make use of Bluetooth and Near Field Communications (NFC) technology, recently invited me to see their latest line of audio solutions bearing the Harman/Kardon and JBL brands. Harman/Kardon lineup JBL lineup

Hi, Mac users! Just want to give you a heads-up on two apps that have been discounted for a limited time this Christmas from PearlMountain Technology ! You can buy Publisher Plus and IObit's MacBooster 2 at 70% off from December 8 to 30, 2014. This Christmas bundle, worth almost $100, can be yours for only $29.90. That's a huge saving of about $69.95.

Quick! Tell your family and friends abroad to download the Line app! Many won't be able to make it home this Christmas for various reasons. Both Globe and Line realize this, especially for the Philippines where millions of Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) come from. So for a limited time, Globe and Line have teamed up to make the separation during the holidays more bearable for OFWs and their loved ones here in the Philippines. For nine days, from December 24, 2014 (12 AM) to January 1, 2015 (11:59 PM), Manila time, all Line users worldwide will be able to call Globe/Touch Mobile (TM) subscribers for FREE. Globe's SVP for International Business Rizza Maniego-Eala of Globe with Line's Greg Kim

Did you know you could actually use Google to track Santa? Presenting...the Google Santa Tracker !

Most people know the basics of doing the laundry. The first thing I learned was to separate the coloreds from the whites. All my kids know that as well as it was the first thing I taught them when they went overseas. Other tips I follow are hand washing my delicates instead of throwing them in the wash, putting socks in netted bags so they don't get separated, and pre-soaking and scrubbing stained garments before a wash cycle. But there are other factors and they have an impact on your choice of washing machine. * Did you know that the longer the boosting time of the machine, the more energy it uses? And of course, the more energy used, the more expensive it is for you. * Did you know that the higher the temperature of the wash cycle, the more energy is wasted too? * Did you know that too much mechanical action can damage fabrics? * And lastly, did you know that too much detergent leaves residue that could damage fabrics? In addition, when that is flushed down the drain, ...

Got interesting content? It can now be APPefized by APPefize, a Software-as-a-Service (Saas) company. This was what I found out at APPefize's event. Any media (print, images, music and video) can be generated into apps in a fairly short period of time using their robust app engine platform. Whether you are offering a service, promo, game or celebrity app, they can make your content functional, interesting and exciting. And...because it is now an app, you can share content globally, not just locally. Most people are now mobile so they get a lot of their information on their smartphones rather from their laptop or desktop. This is why the people behind APPefize feel that putting content on apps was a way to go because the content could be made even more interesting that way. Whether you are a showbiz personality, a political figure, a sportsman/woman, a brand, or even an advocacy group, your content can be converted into an app. Some of the celebrities who have apps that are c...

Hold it! Before you buy that gadget for yourself or a loved one, check out Samsung's Galaxy of Christmas Wishes promo which has been running since November 15 to December 31, 2014!