The lighter and funny side of Ria Atayde will be seen in "The Hows Of Us"

Ria Atayde stars in "The House of Us" 

This 26-year old (who looks much much younger than her age) charmer and very fine young actress Ria Atayde has always something to be proud (modesty aside) of and offer something new. She never fails to surprise us, actually. 

Like in her latest and upcoming film with one of  Philippine's Most Well-Loved couple/ loveteam, #KathNiel Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla which is entitled "The Hows Of Us." She plays the best friend of Goerge (Kathryn) in the movie and according to her, this movie is very relatable to all of us and that she herself had a relationship before that was challenges by their growth as people. 



Ria Atayde was being teased by Daniel Padilla during #TheHowsOfUsMediaDay 

She stated, "Yung sa movie kasi if you want a relationship to flourish, dapat pareho kayong mag-grow together, kailangan buo kayo pareho to build a relationship hindi 'yung...you're like two halves filling a whole, you have to be two wholes united as one parabg ganun." 

Ria's also happy to say that direk Cathy Garcia-Molina believed in her enough to make her portray something that isn't heavy. "Yung parang nilabas 'yung kagagahan ko, and I love that kasi that's not a side of me that I get to show... in my body work." 


Pretty and sexy Ria in yellow 

Asked how is it working with her "Bucketlist Director," Cathy Garcia-Molina? The bubbly Ria stated, "'Yun nga sinasabi ko sa Mom ko (Ms. Sylvia Sanchez), na sobrang bilis lang ng trabaho ko with her pero I want to work with her some more, you know 'yung iba kasi after experiencing they're just like okay na ko I'm done ... with direk Cathy... 'yung everyday na nagkakaroon ako... 'coz I think I worked four or five days with her and each day was okay... I'm learning something new today and then the next day I'm like I want more... 'yung parang hindi ka... iba 'yung style n'ya eh... I dunno it's just so hard to explain. And I'm just so happy na na-experience ko 'yun before she stops directing. 

Now we go to business talk... learned that she and her bestfriend and fellow Kapamilya artist, Joseph Marco had just launched their first business together--- the "Lab by Eyebrowdery" laat month in Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig City. She stated, "I've learned that business is really not easy... (she laughs) coming from a family of businessmen, akala ko it would come naturally... medyo it did naman pero marami palang struggles, na di porke't na-set up na okay na s'ya agad kailangan mong trabahuin talaga para ma-secure na maging okay kayo. And I'm learning a lot about Jospeh also na parang you know... he is super mature. Beyond what I knew already sa kanya. And ang business kailangan pagtrabahuan talaga. Kung gusto mong mag-work kailangan talaga... parang relationship (she laughs again)." 

The newest business partners both do the marketing jobs but she also do the graphics that's why she always bring with her, her laptop even in tapings or shootings. 



Ria with co-star Darren Espanto 


Ria with KathNiel and the rest of #TheHowsOfUs cast namely Aleyn Uytingco, Kit Thomposn, Juan Miguel Severo, direk Cathy and Darren Espanto 


If I were you, I would really watch #HowsOfUs since there area lot of reasons to watch it than not to. Most especially, I'd like to see Ria's funny and lighter side. 

See you at the cinemas on August 29 !!! 



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Vivo ready to wow the world with an all-new screen design

Global smartphone brand Vivo has been known for its high-technology innovations that have wowed the world several times over. But it has also been a pioneer of various consumer-centric smartphone designs.  

Starting August 20, the fastest growing smartphone brand has teased tech savvy followers with a series of mysterious videos posted on its social media pages. The latest was a video of the moon with its shape emphasized by a curved line, a hint of the look of the next flagship smartphone.  


“The galaxies coalesced. Prepare for something greater. #GoBeyond,” Vivo wrote in its latest post.

For its latest smartphone releases, Vivo has pushed the boundaries of the screens based on various studies and insights on what its consumers want.

In 2017, Vivo released the V7+, which has a 5.99-inch AllScreen Display that offers a wider visual experience without compromising a comfortable grip. This gives those on the go a chance to enjoy a bigger screen for gaming, reading, or watching videos.

Vivo followed up the V7+ with the release of the V9 in 2018. It was their first flagship smartphone for the year with the notch. The V9 features the new 19:9 FullView™ Display that has a massive 90% screen-to-body ratio that gives users a wider look into the digital world. The Vivo V9 may be as compact as the 5.5-inch phone, but it was able to attain a 6.3-inch screen.

Halfway through the year, Vivo released the Vivo X21, its first X-series smartphone in the Philippines. It still has a the iconic 19:9 FullView™ Display. But it has a bigger screen-to-body ratio of 90.3% to provide a more impactful visual experience for gamers and video hoarders.

But Vivo was able to get closer to its target when the Vivo NEX was released in some markets in June. The NEX introduces the Ultra FullView™ Display experience with a whopping 91.24% screen-to-body ratio. Vivo was able to achieve this by pioneering the 8-megapixel Elevating Front Camera that hides in the body when not in use. It also introduces the Screen SoundCasting Technology that replaces the traditional earpiece speaker entirely and cutting the bezel size.  

With these releases, Vivo has proven that the window to the digital world has no limits. What barriers will the brand break next? #

About Vivo
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.




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DISCOVERY KIDS LAUNCHES OFFICIALLY IN THE PHILIPPINES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLDT AND SMART



Discovery Kids, a mobile subscription service for kids, makes its international debut officially in the Philippines, in partnership with the country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT Inc., and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications. The app will also be launching in Singapore later this month.

Designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, Discovery Kids sets itself apart with a unique watch-play-learn experience and a specially curated slate of content within a safe, enriching world that kids will love and parents can trust. Discovery Kids combines the best of science, nature and the wonders of the real world with beloved characters and unforgettable entertainment. The app’s user interface and experience are designed and optimized for kids, with intuitive kid-first navigation that makes it easy for kids to use while having fun exploring and learning.

Discovery Kids launches with over a thousand activities which include shows, videos, a strong games portfolio, digital books and much more.

Content highlights include:

- Shows that kids already know and love such as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Transformers Rescue Bots, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Insectibles, Oddbods, and Angry Birds Toons









- Favourite children’s programme, TeamYey! from ABS-CBN

- Games like Wild Kratts: Monkey Mayhem, Nature Cat: Park Builder, and Peg + Cat: Chicken Blast Off
- Original games Terra Formers, Ultimate Animal Races, and Rocket Escape

- Digital books such as Scaredy Squirrel and Goodnight Gorilla

- Shows from Discovery’s content library such as Cupcake Wars: Kids, Meet the Penguins,

How Do They Do It: Kids Edition and Guess What They’re Making!

Kids will be able to toggle seamlessly between activities, with content refreshed regularly to engage young minds, inspire discovery, and ignite imaginations. With one account, subscribers get unlimited access to the platform across multiple devices and can download content for offline viewing. Take the fun on the go - watch, play, explore, and discover anytime, anywhere. The Discovery Kids app is available for download now and offers a free 30-day trial with a subscription rate of P129 per month after the trial period.

Under the partnership, PLDT Home will soon unveil a limited edition Telpad custom-built for Discovery Kids with a monthly subscription included. Additionally, Smart customers will be able to conveniently charge their Discovery Kids app subscription worth P129 per month to their prepaid load or postpaid bill. Smart will also dish out exclusive offers to customers soon, including special subscription rates and freebies to enjoy the Discovery Kids app on their mobile devices. The Discovery Kids app is available for download now and offers a free 30-day trial with a subscription rate of P129 per month after the trial period.

Jay Trinidad, President and General Manager for Discovery Kids Digital


“We share Discovery Kids’ vision to help parents ignite the passion for learning in their children through fun, informative and kid-friendly content, as well as unique and meaningful experiences through the app,” said Oscar A. Reyes, Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Market Development for PLDT and Smart. “Through this strategic partnership, we are also boosting our ever-growing portfolio of digital services aimed at giving our customers a wide range of exciting content – whether they are in the comfort of their home or on the go.”

Commenting on the launch, Jay Trinidad, President and General Manager for Discovery Kids Digital, said, "Discovery is driven by curiosity and our Discovery Kids app delivers on that promise, taking the brand experience beyond tv as we continue to innovate with new products and content. Together with PLDT and Smart, we are able to make the service available to kids across the Philippines, bringing them good fun in a safe and enriching digital environment."

The app is a core part of Discovery’s strategy of evolving from one of the global leaders in television to a digital content company, with an evolving suite of multi-screen products such as Eurosport Player and Motor Trend, for super fans and passionate enthusiast communities.


About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps and Discovery Kids Play; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Eurosport Player and Motor Trend OnDemand; and digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Turbo/Velocity, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit www.corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryInc across social platforms.

About PLDT, Inc.

PLDT is the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the Philippines. Through its principal business groups – fixed line, wireless and others – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and cellular networks. PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine–listed companies.




About Smart Communications, Inc.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is a wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company. Smart serves approximately 95% of the country’s cities and municipalities with its combined 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 58.5 million Filipinos (as of June 2018), through its commercial brands Smart, TNT, and Sun. Smart also offers satellite communication services under the brand Smart World. As part of PLDT's massive digital transformation program, Smart has committed to give more than 90% of the population access to its most advanced LTE network by end-2018, in order to support the country’s growing digital economy, as well as provide the best customer experience for an increasingly digital Filipino lifestyle.





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Vivo has been a relentless innovator

Any brand can claim that it is the best in the industry. But the true innovator let its outputs speak for them. Global smartphone brand Vivo is one of those that walk the talk. Every year, the smartphone brand has released smartphone units with features that disrupt the industry. From developing Hi-Fi technology to making 3D ubiquitous, Vivo has made its mark in the cut-throat industry with its world’s first developments.

Hi-Fi music



Vivo brings music to life with its Hi-Fi ready smartphone models.

One of the first innovations of Vivo was its decision to put a dedicated Hi-Fi quality audio chip in its smartphone, making it the first brand that gave proper attention to its handsets’ sound quality. Vivo introduced its Hi-Fi Quality Audio Chip in X1 in 2012.

It continued this legacy in their succeeding flagship models. The Vivo X21 is equipped with the AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chipset enhanced with Deep Field technology. This was developed by Vivo to provide panoramic surround, mega bass, clear voice effects, and various environmental audio effects to allow users to customize their audio experience.

The Hi-Fi audio quality of Vivo X21 provides close-to-reality that can instantly upgrade the two-channel music to 360-degree full surround sound or continuously push the natural bass into the ears to bring the clearest and brightest vocals.

Over 20-MP front cameras  

Reel and real: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla take a selfie using the Vivo V7+.

Vivo has been dedicated to understanding its patrons and understood fully well the world’s obsession with selfies. It revolutionized the selfie game when it came out with a 20-megapixel dual front camera in V5 Plus. It is the first smartphone brand to do so, leaving the others working hard to catch up.

It was then followed up by the 24-MP front camera in V7 and V7+. In fact, Vivo V7+ was hailed as the best selfie phone in 2017 by many tech blogs and sites. The next model with 24-MP AI-powered selfie camera of the V9, proving that Vivo never stops pushing the limits in perfecting the features that matter most to its patrons.

Bezel-less screens


The Vivo NEX features an industry-leading 91.24% screen-to-body ratio.

Aside from its selfie-centric developments, Vivo is also a leader in enhancing every patron’s screen display experience.

Vivo at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain last February revealed a concept phone called the APEX™ FullView™. It features a typical 5.99-inch screen, but its screen-to-body ratio nearly reaches 100%. This proves that Vivo is committed to producing a genuine bezel-less smartphone in the market.

The V9, meanwhile, boasts of a 90% screen-to-body ratio with its 6.3-inch FullView™ Display.

Vivo X21, on the other hand, has a 6.28-inch 19:9 FHD+ FullView™ Display. It has a super slim notch and a 1.66mm side bezels to achieve a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio to provide a wider viewing experience compared to other similar-sized phones.  

Despite these impressive specs, Vivo is not yet done. The newest Vivo NE has an Ultra FullView™ Display with a 91.24% screen-to-body ratio, achieved by introducing industry-first features like the Elevating Front Camera and the Screen SoundCasting Technology.

In-display fingerprint scanner   


Another Vivo’s first: The In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology is ready for commercial distribution worldwide.

These innovative developments may be enough for some but Vivo does not want to be the second best. It is also a pioneer in developing ultramodern yet convenient unlocking methods. Vivo has recently revealed that it has advanced the fingerprint scanning method by making the technology available on a screen. It debuted the first ready-to-produce in-display fingerprint scanning solution at the Consumer Electronics Show 2018 in Las Vegas last January.

Vivo in June 2018 introduced in the Philippines the Vivo X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. It replaces the rear fingerprint sensor with the latest under-display scanner.  

Pop-out camera


Where’s the cam? In Vivo NEX, the selfie camera only comes out when the user needs it.

Vivo wowed the world early 2018 with the release of its concept smartphone APEX that achieves a nearly 98% screen-to-body ratio. APEX features an 8-MP Elevating Front Camera that seamlessly rises in 0.8 seconds when it is required and retracts after use.  

This technology was made commercially available when NEX was released in June 2018. It has an 8MP Elevating Front Camera that is inside the smartphone’s body when not in use.

Screen SoundCasting

The Vivo APEX is packed with world’s first specs like the Screen SoundCasting Technology.

The Screen SoundCasting Technology was first introduced in APEX. It was then launched for commercial release in the Vivo NEX. It replaces the traditional earpiece speaker by turning the screen into a speaker. It achieves this by sending vibrations through the screen with the exciter unit. This allows Vivo to reduce the top bezel and to enhances sound quality with more powerful bass, and softer, smoother treble.

TOF 3D Sensing Technology


Vivo introduced its TOF 3D technology at the MWC Shanghai 2018.

Vivo revealed its Time of Flight (TOF) 3D Sensing Technology at MWC Shanghai 2018. It promises a paradigm shift in imaging, AR, and human-machine interaction to elevate consumer lifestyles with new levels of immersion and smart capability. This pioneering TOF 3D Sensing Technology detects the time it takes emitted pulse light to return to the sensor to accurately map objects at up to three meters in front of it.

With these developments under its belt, Vivo has proven itself to be a force to reckon with. And as it continues to grow, tech enthusiasts can only expect nothing game-changing innovations from Vivo. But really, what more can we ask from a brand that has been leading the way to the future of the smartphone industry? #

About Vivo
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.




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AI AI DELAS ALAS' WINNING STREAK CONTINUES

READY TO TAPE THE CLASH... Congrats Miss Ai!!! 



Ai Ai de las Alas won the Best Actress Award in the recently concluded Cinemalaya 2018. 

She bested other Best Actress nominees, that include Celeste Legaspi, Iza Calzado, Glaiza de Castro and Perla Bautista.

Ai Ai won for her sterling portrayal of a partially blind wheel-chair bound woman who runs a syndicate victimizing children and then use these children as pawn for illegal activities in the movie School Service. Her director in the movie Louie Ignacio accepted the award in her behalf. 

Ai Ai was having dinner with husband Gerald Sibayan when eldest son Sancho broke the news to her. She cried on learning that she won Best Actress. 

In her official Instagram account Ai Ai explained, "I was watching The Clash and was analyzing the winners and the others who fought when Sancho said, 'Mama nanalo ka ng Best Actress?' Patanong na excited."

Her initial reaction was to cry. Then it crossed her mind, "Nanalo ba ako? I asked Sancho, totoo ba yan, anak? Sancho said, he was tagged (in a post) by the movie's director. So naniwala na ako."

AN EMOTIONAL AIAI COVERS HER FACE ON HEARING SHE WON BEST ACTRESS



DIREK LOUIE IGNACIO ACCEPTS THE AWARD IN HER BEHALF


Ai Ai shared her award  to director Louie (who also directed her in the movie Area where she won Best Female Actor award in the 7th Queens World Film Festival in New York City and a Best Actress award at the ASEAN International Film Festival), executive producer Baby Go, producers Dennis Evangelista and Ferdie Lapuz,  co- actors Joe Gruta and director Joel Lamangan, cinematographer Rain Yamson and the other cast and crew of School Service. 

Ai Ai added, "Kay Lord sabi ko pasensiya na Lord kung nag mumura ako sa movie na ito pero yun ang takbo sa buhay ng pelikulang  ito. Ang hirap at katotohanan sa buhay. Mama Mary thanks din, To God Be The Glory."

She also thanked her inspiration in life: children Sancho, Nikki, Sophia, Andrei and her husband Gerald  Sibayan.

AiAi Delas Alas is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

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Taiwan Excellence returns to System Integrated Philippines (SIP) this 2018

Taiwan Excellence 2018 


I've also attended Taiwan Excellence exhibits before and every time I finish, I always go home thinking and very much mesmerized about how Taiwan's technology has continued to inspire people like me and admire its very creative and very favorable tech and lifestyle gadgets. 

Take for example this year,  three products had caught my attention. First is the Paper Shoot Camera which was very astonishing! 
Surprisingly, they were made up of three types: Stone Paper, Wood and Paper and they all function just like any other cameras we have today. 

Look! This is the Paper Shoot Camera! I could use one if they would allow me :) 

Second was the Boxlight Interactive projector. It offers services, software, and hardware that enable teachers to easily and effectively enhance student outcomes and build essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. 

You can even write on the screen itself aided by the Boxlight interactive projector. 

To learn more of this, just go to www.boxlight-asia.com 

Now we're down to my third and final product... guess what, this could be the answer to some people who are suffering from Insomnia. Take a good look at this... 


The SleepBank 

Yes, you've read it right my dear amazing readers, it's a SleepBank, not a powerbank. It is patented and exclusive SFT (Sleep Frequency Technology) chip researched and developed by the Ph.D. team of SANDALPHON over the course of many years. The chip generates a 2m×2m natural frequency magnetic field that reduces the influence of high frequency radio waves. You will feel as if you were living in a natural field that makes your body relaxed, slows down your brain waves to prolong your in-depth sleep, and improve sleep quality. SRP for this one is Php 25,000. It is not yet available here in the Philippines but if you are interested, you may contact them thru their email : service@sandalphon.com.tw 


SRP for SleepBank is Php25,000 and not available yet in the Philippines, only in Taiwan as of now.



Mr. Alfred Wang, (left) Director of Economic Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in The Philippines during the Taowan Excellence 

Contratulations Taiwan Excellence 2018, you never fail to mesmerize us!!! 





This August, Taiwan Excellence returns to take part in the country’s largest and longest running trade show for cutting-edge technology, System Integration Philippines (SIP). During the three-day expo, Taiwan Excellence will be bringing businesses and brands that have been changing the lives of Filipinos through technological advancement and innovation.  

This year, the award-giving body will be bringing along 22 brands, including big-name companies already familiar to the Philippine market such as Acer, Asus, MSI, Transcend, and BenQ. There will be 12 companies with representatives on site for business-to-business transactions and appointments that can take place right in the booth. 

Witness a number of exciting tech products exclusively available at the Taiwan Excellence pavilion during SIP Philippines at booth no. G01-G05 of the SMX Convention and Exhibition Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. This year, participants in the seminar and visitors to the booth will be eligible to participate in a raffle draw and win an exciting prize. 

Stars of the showcase
Of all the tech on display at the Taiwan Excellence booth, there are five stars of the show that are sure to draw attention: Acer’s Being Signage, Multi-site embedded MCU, SleepBank, Cloud Touch Projector, and the LED Mini Star, all of which are guaranteed to attract an enthusiastic audience.  

Acer Being Signage (ABS) is a revolution in digital display that not only transmits, but also receives and translates data. SleepBank, a boon for those in high-stress environments and situations, promises more and better quality sleep through high-tech Sleep Frequency Technology (SFT). The LED Mini Star is an innovation in illumination, an ultra-slim and lightweight light source that only uses 3.26 watts per fixture. A tiny projector that could change the way we share videos and images, the Cloud Touch Projector is embedded inside a smartphone and boasts of the ability to pair up with other devices, perfect for either a private slideshow or a convention hall presentation. Finally, the AVer SVC500 integrated exclusive multipoint creates a connection between Skype for Business, H.323, and SIP protocols, allowing users to easily connect with with their people in their company around the world, creating a truly integrated global workspace. 

Parallel to these five products, Taiwan Excellence will also be hosting seminars starting August 16 at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm every day SIP is in session. These seminars will be held at Meeting Rooms 2 and 3 of the SMX Convention Center and will feature seven distinguished speakers discussing  topics ranging from LED lighting to Smart City solutions. 

Max Liu, Chief Technology Officer of e-Formula, will discuss The Smart Way of Saving, tackling energy conservation concepts. In particular, his discussion will center on how to improve energy efficiency and management performance.

Yuan Lin, General Manager of  LEIYUEH Enterprise Co., Ltd, will follow Mr. Liu’s theme with his discussion, The Smart World of Illumination, touching on the lighting of smart homes and the common misconceptions surrounding the same.  
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AI is making mobile life easier

Not too long ago, artificial intelligence (AI) seems like an idea from a distant, unreachable future. In old sci-fi flicks, AI is often portrayed as robots—mostly evil robots that will bring havoc to the world. But, AI means so much more. It has even evolved into an everyday companion that complements human lifestyle.  

 The Vivo leveled up its AI features on the all-new NEX.

In mobile technology, global smartphone brand Vivo is among the companies that maximized AI in its recent flagship units. But this concept is not new. AI was theorized decades ago after it was introduced by American computer scientist pioneer and inventor John McCarthy at the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence in 1956. The conference was formed to discuss ideas on what they called thinking machines. He was eventually named the Father of AI. 

McCarthy eventually became part of the Stanford University’s Computer Science Department and published a document breaking down his understanding of AI.  He wrote in 2007 that AI is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines or intelligent computer programs. In other words, AI will try to understand, simulate, and mimic human intelligence. McCarthy then said some of the applications of AI include game playing, speech recognition, understanding natural language, computer vision, expert systems, and heuristic classification. 

Fast forward to 2018, AI has already penetrated various fields including the smartphone industry that basically touched on McCarthy’s defined applications of AI to make mobile life much easier. 

Strategy Analytics Inc., a company that provides data and analysis, business consulting, advisory, and strategic market research services on a global scale, estimated that smartphone processors with on-device AI functionality such as Qualcomm grew almost three-fold year-over-year in the first quarter of 2018. 


A closer look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile platform inside every Vivo NEX. Courtesy of: Qualcomm.com

For instance, the latest Vivo NEX launched is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8 GHz. This has the 3rd Generation Hexagon™ 685 DSP that supports on-device AI processing to deliver richer camera, voice, XR, and gaming experiences. 


Meanwhile, Vivo’s latest flagship smartphone in the Philippines, the Vivo X21, is run by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE Octacore 2.2 GHz (4 core) + 1.8 GHz (4 core). This chipset has an AI-powered engine with Hexagon Vector Processor, Adreno GPU, and Kryo CPU. It also has software features that make on-device AI experiences possible in camera, audio, security, and gaming.


Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Senior Marketing Manager Dominikus Susanto visited the Philippines in April to explain the Vivo V9’s chipset. 

Going beyond the AI-powered chipsets, Vivo’s first flagship smartphone in 2018 was the V9 with a 24-megapixel AI front camera. The selfie camera allowed users to maximize every shot with the use of various AI features like the Face Beauty, the AR Stickers, and Selfie Lighting. 

The integration of AI and mobile technology proved that the rise of AI should not be something to be afraid of. Now that AI is becoming ubiquitous in smartphones, one can’t help but ask, what are the next developments users should look forward to? # 

About Vivo
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.   

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.
 





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Vivo and Smart forge partnership for unlimited data plan with Vivo X21

Global smartphone brand Vivo and PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country’s leading ICT and digital services provider, together with top wireless brand, Smart Communications Inc.,  seal a strong partnership for an exciting new offer: a non-stop data bundle with Vivo’s latest pride, the X21.


The partnership was established last August 16, 2018 in Makati City. Vivo executive Ms. Annie Lim, Vice President for PR Strategy and Partnerships, represented the smartphone brand. Representing PLDT Enterprise on the other hand was Smart AVP & Head for Enterprise Wireless Solutions Chet Alviz.

The Vivo X21 is the first in the world to implement the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, the center of topic during the Mobile World Congress and Global Stage for Innovation CES events. Through this strategic partnership with Smart, Vivo aims to expand and cater to the Filipino corporate market.



Smart will bundle the X21 with the Data on the Go Plan 2000, which includes unlimited calls to Smart and non-stop surf—allowing corporate clients to enjoy the X21's high-end specifications for a low monthly amortization of 400 pesos for 24 months. The  Vivo X21 makes for a perfect business companion. The Vivo X21's 6.28" Super AMOLED display is the ideal device for all professionals in the business and corporate world as it can aid users in various business-related functions. From attending critical business online conferences to performing business research on multiple websites, the Vivo X21 delivers the goods more than ever especially as it comes with the Smart’s non-stop surf bundle.

Smart is the exclusive operator partner of Vivo for this exciting X21 Project. The said offer will be available to all corporate partners of PLDT and Smart by August 15, 2018. #



About Vivo
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.   

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines /), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts
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