by Jovie Cabais | Aug 11, 2013 | Tech Updates
Kirobo, the first talking humanoid robot, arrived at the International Space Station on August 9, 2013 after blasting off to space 6 days ago from Tanegashima, in south-western Japan. The robot is equipped with voice and facial-recognition technology and will serve as a companion for Koichi Wakata, the first Japanese to take the role of commander of the ISS later this year. The robot is 34 centimeters long and weighs 1 kilogram and is designed to work in zero gravity. It can process natural language and facial expressions allowing it to make conversations that are more natural. It already “knows” Wakata and is expected to show emotion when he arrives at the ISS. The aging population in Japan means more and more of its citizens are living solitary lives. Robots that can interact and show emotion like Kirobo may be of use in the future to assist people who are isolated for long periods. Kirobo Designed by Tomotaka Takahashi of the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Robo Garage of Kyoto University, and ad firm Dentsu. Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/international/kirobo-worlds-first-talking-robot-astronaut-heads-for-iss/#ixzz2bYkn8qb2 http://rt.com/news/japanese-talking-robot-space-station-314/ Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 4, 2013 | Tech Updates
WordPress, the content management system or CMS that is popular with bloggers and web designers, gets the most recent update in Version 3.6 codename “Oscar” after the popular Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. The latest version was released on August 1, 2013 on the website www.wordpress.org. On top of the usual security enhancements and bug fixes, the latest version also includes “a beautiful new blog-centric theme, bullet-proof autosave and post locking, a revamped revision browser, native support for audio and video embeds, and improved integrations with Spotify, Rdio, and SoundCloud”. The new default theme is responsive and automatically adjusts to different screen sizes from desktops to mobile devices. More support for HTML5 is also added that simplifies further rich media blogs and websites. Source: http://wordpress.org/news/2013/08/oscar/ Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 4, 2013 | Tech Updates
Motorola is trying to come back as a major player in the mobile phone industry with its latest flagship product called Moto X. The company invented the cell phone but failed to keep the lead. It was acquired by Google in 2012 for $12.5B and has since introduced a few mobile handsets before the Moto X was introduced. Customization is the main message for Moto X. In the US, customers can select colors for the front cover, the back cover, the accents and the charger. You can also specify a short message to be printed on the back cover. Storage size can be 16GB or 32GB. This is in sharp contrast to iPhone and Galaxy S product lines which are available only in a few colors (black and white in most areas). To order a personalized unit, the customer uses Moto Maker to specify the exact options from a few thousand combinations. After the order is completed, the unit is assembled at a Texas facility and will be shipped within 4 days. Moto X will be first available under AT&T in the US. Moto X also include the ability to control the phone via voice commands without the need to touch the device. Also the camera can be activated by a flick of the wrist. The hardware include a 4.7” AMOLED display, 2200mAh battery good for 24 hours mixed use, 10 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, Android 4.2.2 operating system, 2 GB of RAM and option for 16GB or 32GB storage. It has 2 years subscription for 50GB storage on Google Drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and LTE....
by Jovie Cabais | Jul 28, 2013 | Tech Updates
Auza.Net participated in this year’s Sandugo Trade Expo and showcased its latest website project Bohol.Info (www.bohol.info), an online directory for micro, small and medium enterprises in Bohol. Placement of a web page on Bohol.Info is free and is ideal for enterprises who want online presence but have a limited budget. Bohol.Info does not have online ads so viewers of the website are not distracted from the main content. Online ads can be considered a competition to an online directory web page so Auza.Net decided that Bohol.Info should not have online ads when showing web pages. The last day of the trade expo is today, Sunday, July 28, 2013 and is the last chance for companies to discuss details with Auza.Net staff on how to promote their businesses online. Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Jul 28, 2013 | Tech Updates
Digitalfilipino.com, in collaboration with Auza.net, will conduct a workshop called “Digital Marketing and E-commerce for the Tourism Industry Boot Camp” on August 30, 2013. Ms. Janette Toral, an e-commerce specialist of the Philippines, is the main trainor in the workshop and she will help the participants understand how to grow their business online. The workshop is geared towards the tourism industry but business owners and marketing professionals who want to learn more on digital marketing are welcome to join. The topics are as follows: Apply Search Engine Marketing Techniques – Build One’s Influencer identity and Developing Content Plan – Know the overview of E-commerce Law and Data Privacy Law – Design and Email Marketing campaign – Produce Social Media Plan – Manage Customer Reviews and social media feedback – Integrate an Online Booking/ Payment System (by Auza.Net) The training will be held at the Auza.Net Training Room at K of C Recreation Center at the back of Lourdes Parish Church, Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Reservations are accepted at the Auza.Net booth at the Sandugo Trade Expo at “The Block” or via email at info@auza.net. Please contact Jovie at 09176220225 or 038-510-0611 for details. Seats are limited. Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Jul 28, 2013 | Tech Updates
The Sandugo Trade Expo 2013 was formally opened in a short program July 24,2013 at 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Activity Center of Island City Mall. It is one of the major events of the month long celebration of the Sandugo Festival. It is hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Bohol) and participated by provincial and regional MSMEs or micro, small and medium enterprises. The organizers were led by DTI-Bohol Provincial Director Maria Elena C. Arbon and DTI-Region 7 Director Asteria C. Caberte. City Mayor Hon. John Geesnell L. Yap II welcomed the guests from different sectors of the province and the region. Provincial Governor Hon. Edgar M. Chatto inspired not only the Boholano entrepreneurs but as well as the participating exhibitors from other provinces and nearby regions. DTI UnderSecretary Hon. Zenaida C. Maglaya, Regional Operations Development Group delivered the Keynote Message. MSME’s different parts of the Visayas participated and displayed their wares at the ICM activity Center and at the parking area of the mall inside the inflatable structure nicknamed “The Block”.. This year’s theme is “GO GREEN,BUY LOCAL” encourage consumers and industrial buyers to patronize local products. The exhibit varied from fashion accessories, home and office furnishings, decors to different food products. Indigenous materials were creatively woven into intricate designs and are sold at bargain prices. Unique food products and delicacies produced by the various food processing firms may be sampled at the activity area of the mall. DTI UnderSecretary Hon. Zenaida C. Maglaya, Regional Operations Development Group delivering the keynote message Information technology firm, Auza.Net, participated in the event...
