SMART launches LTE Broadband; Unlimited until October 25

Smart LTE Unlimited until October 25! No Cap! SMART officially launched their 4G LTE service today at an event in Resorts World. We’ve already reported on the crazy download and upload speeds as well as the pricing scheme (Php3,500 per month for 10GB) so you’d think there was nothing news worthy save for the gates […]

SMART LTE to launch on August 25?

We attended the 1st Philippine LTE Forum earlier this afternoon which was hosted by Smart Communications. Different speakers from various technology companies presented various case studies of LTE being utilized to inspire the audience to come up with their own ideas on how to maximize it. The speakers were: Mr. Dirk Wolter–Chief Technology Officer, Mobility, […]

Nokia Lumia 710 Philippines

Smart launches the Nokia Lumia 710

Smart officially launches the Nokia Lumia 710 Smart pulled out all the stops when it came to the launch of the Nokia Lumia 710 here in the Philippines. They booked Republiq, the restaurant outside it, and the activity center in the middle for one huge party! They even brought in an international DJ to spin […]

Lytro Camera Review

Lytro Camera Review The Lytro Camera lets you refocus a shot even after you’ve already taken it. You can do this one the camera itself, when you transfer it to your computer, or even while the photo is uploaded (hosted on Lytro.com). It’s definitely a novel idea but the challenge is for it to become […]

Un-bagged: Hans Roxas-Chua

“Un-bagged” is a regular section here on Unbox where we feature the stuff inside the bags of Filipino celebrities, professionals, and executives. Hans Roxas-Chua is currently the President of Blue Blade Technologies, a company focused on mobile applications and digital marketing. He’s also the President of E-Learning Edge, the company that runs the Certified Digital […]

New iPad Review (2012)

New iPad (aka iPad 3, iPad HD, iPad 2012) Review There was a lot of anticipation for the new iPad from Apple. Everybody speculated about the features and even the name. Come announcement day, Apple showed the “New” iPad which looked exactly like the iPad 2! It wasn’t a total letdown though since it had […]

Personal Finance: BDO Easy Investment Plan

I was told that the usual decision time for gadgets is around 10 weeks. This means it takes an average Filipino more than two months to decide which new smartphone or tablet he or she will purchase with his hard earned cash. That’s perfectly understandable since you have to weigh a lot of factors like […]

MiLi PowerShine Review

MiLi Power Shine First we wanted our smartphones to be powerful. Then we wanted our smartphones to be thin. Finally, we wanted them to have giant displays, GPS, and constant, high-speed connectivity. Sounds perfect? Well the bubble has burst. All that power in a svelte package comes at a price: battery lifespans measured in hours, […]

Mercedes Benz F125!

Frankfurt Motorshow Dispatch 2011: Mercedes Benz F125! The Mercedes-Benz F125! redefines the term “automotive luxury”. This marvelous piece of engineering and design not only is a work of art but it’s also equipped with innovative technology and features. From the pictures alone your jaw will drop at the architecture of the avantgarde design. Note that […]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

Frankfurt Motorshow Dispatch: The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is going to be presented tonight at the Frankfurt Volkswagon Group Night by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. President and CEO, Stephan Winkelmann. There will only be 150 units produced in the world and it’s definitely something that […]

Withings WiFi Scale

The Withings WiFi Scale not only measures your weight and fat mass but it can also go social and online! The scale can send your data via WiFi to the servers of Withings which is then stored in your virtual logbook. This lets you track your progress effectively. You can even access the information on […]