Petronas Malaysia to build $35B LNG Plant in Canada

Petronas Malaysia is building CAD$ LNG Project in CanadaImage credit: Instagram

Malaysian national oil company, Petronas, will be spending $35 billion for its liquid natural gas (LNG) project in Canada.

Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets: Launches October 22, Starts at $799

Surface Pro Tablet
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Microsoft will launch Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets on October 22, 2013.

The new line of Microsoft tablets is expected to directly compete with Apple iPad and Google Android tablets.

According to its official website, Microsoft described Surface Pro as "A laptop in tablet form, Surface Pro brings together the best of Microsoft in one awesome new device."

The Intel® CoreTM i5 processor runs virtually all your favorite programs, including Office1, with blazing fast speed.

A Digitimes report explained the Redmond company's strategy,

Microsoft’s current plight is due to its late entry to the mobile market, high product prices, and weak ecosystem compared to its competitors. Microsoft’s strategy of developing its tablet operating system using its PC operating system as the base, is the main problem preventing Windows-based tablets becoming standardized.

Pre-orders for the new line of Surface tablets are now available. Surface Pro prices starts at $799. Reports say that first generation Surface RT will still be available at a drop-down price of $350.

Surface tablets top selling point is the availability of Office applications.

Will you buy the new Microsoft Surface Pro?

Gold Retina iPad Mini Rumors: Touch ID on 2nd-Gen Apple Mini Tablet (Photos)

Golden Retina iPad-mini
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A leaked photo of a second-generation iPad mini with Retina display and golden color is going viral over the internet today, September 27, 2013.

The highly anticipated Apple tablet is expected to be announced in October 2013.

Unconfirmed photos from ZOL has been making the rounds on social networking sites. The CBS Interactive owned company first published the golden Retina iPad Mini on Friday.

One photo showed the presence of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner similar to the iPhone 5S.

Space Gray is another featured color of the new iPad mini.

Retina iPad-mini with Touch ID
Image credit: BGR

iOS Updates: Apple releases version 7.0.2, fixes passcode bugs

iOS updates: Apple releases iOS 7.0.2
Image credit: iPhone 5 photo grab

With less than a month from its official release, Apple followed up iOS 7 with a security patch. The Cupertino technology company has just released its latest update, iOS 7.0.2.

According to Apple, iOS 7.0.2 fixes bugs that can allow anyone to bypass the Lock screen passcode. Secondly, the latest iOS updates let's users use a Greek keyboard for a passcode entry.

The latest iOS updates is about 21.0 MB. To get more information about the recent iOS updates, check out the Apple website.

How to download iOS 7.0.2?

• On your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, tap on Settings.
• Tap on General,
• Tap on Software Upgrade,
• Tap on Download and Install,
• Just wait as Apple will do the rest.

note: Your device will restart once and you're ready to go.

Will you be downloading the iOS updates?

BBM Download for iOS 7, Android Devices Stopped, For Now

BBM for iOS 7 and Android Download Coming Soon
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BBM (Blackberry Messenger) app download for iOS 7 and Android mobile devices like iPhone and Samsung Galaxy was made available for a very short period of time. Or was there a mistake of letting iOS and Android users download the BBM app?

According to reports, Blackberry halted the availability of free BBM app in iTunes Store and Google Play.

During its brief release, BBM app was downloaded by about 1.1 million Android users.

iOS users in New Zealand reportedly got the chance of downloading the messaging service of Blackberry.

Blackberry's Luke Reimer explained that "As soon as we are able, we will begin a staggered country roll-out of BBM for Android and continue the roll-out of BBM for iPhone. … These issues have not impacted BBM service for BlackBerry."

Is the stoppage relative to financial matters? Or was there some technical glitch that led to the BBM app availability for iOS and Android users?

Where you able to download the iOS or Android version of BBM? Let us know by providing a comment below this article.

iOS 7 Bugs: How to bypass iPhone, iPad, IPod Passcode? (Video)

iOS 7 bug? How to bypass the Apple device passcode?

Apple has just released its latest mobile operating system, iOS 7, on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

However, with just two days of using iOS 7, several bugs has been discovered by hackers and normal users.

Some of the iOS bugs include:
Ability to open the apps without entering the passcode. (See the video below)
Facebook comment bug. App users experienced problems of entering comment due to the small text and scrolling problem.

Other iOS 7 bugs will be posted on this site once we discover them.

Did you experience any bug using iOS 7 on your mobile devices? Share them in the comment section below this post.

Below is a video showing how to bypass iOS 7 passcode.


After viewing the above video, users need not worry about the fingerprint security because they should be more concern about the passcode issue of iOS 7.

iOS 7 Download Available OTA, September 18, 2013

iOS 7
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Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 7, will be available for download today, September 18, 2013.

Millions of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users are expected to download iOS 7 which promises a lot  of features. iOS 7 is reportedly compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone - 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C
• iPad - 2, 3 and mini,
• iPod touch - 5th generation 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• iPad 2
• iPad with Retina display
• iPad mini

Mobile users of Apple products can update to the newest and most advanced mobile operating system by going through their device's Settings->General->Software Update. The device will automatically search for the download site over-the-air.

For a more reliable upgrade to iOS 7, Apple mobile users are advised to plug their device to a power supply throughout the whole process of downloading and updating. Use WiFi rather than Cellular for a more stable connection.

To know the complete features of iOS 7, mobile users may visit the Apple website.

Walmart iPhone 5C, 5S Pre-Order Sales, Trade-ins and Discounts

iPhone 5S
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Walmart is giving away discounts to early buyers of Apple's latest iPhone models that include 5S and 5C, according to an earlier report by CNET.

Below is the reported Walmart discounted pricing.
16GB iPhone

• 5C Sale price: $79 or $20 less than the regular price
• 5S Less $10, Now at $189

Note that the prices offered above comes with the standard two-year contract with any carrier.


iPhone 5C
Credit: Apple

Preorders for iPhone 5C at Walmart starting Friday will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers must picked up the iPhone by September 25.

However, iPhone 5S will not be available for preorders. It will be available to customers starting September 20.

Current iPhone owners may be able to trade their current device to Walmart for a 5C or 5S accompanied by the usual two-year agreement starting on Saturday, September 21.

iPhone 5S Touch ID: Apple Smartphone Fingerprint Scanner

iPhone 5S with Touch ID
Credit: Joanna Stern

Apple has announced iPhone 5S with fingerprint scanner called Touch ID on Tuesday, September 11, 2013.

The Touch ID is a capacitive sensor, 170 microns thin with 551 ppi resolution. It scans sub-epidermal skin layers with the ability to scan 360 degrees.

Its new mobile operating system, iOS 7, is reportedly set for download on Wednesday, September 18.

Pre-orders for iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C will start on Friday, September 13 and will be available in stores and shipped a week after. iPhone 5S starts at $199 for a 16GB while iPhone 5C will be available starting at $99.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Release Date

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
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The $299 Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch may be land in public's hands on September 25, 2013. US and Japan release dates of the 1.63-inch Galaxy Gear will be in October.

Reports say that the new gadget, which runs on Google's Android operating system, can be hooked up with Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The watch strap will come in several colors, from black to "oatmeal beige" to "wild orange."

Users will be able to receive a call, text message or e-mail through the Samsung Galaxy Gear watch.

Samsung co-CEO J.K. Shin revealed the Galaxy Gear during the IFA consumer tech conference in Berlin on Wednesday, September 4.

According to Shin, Samsung Galaxy Gear will be on its way to around 140 countries starting on September 25.

Below is a video of the Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch.

Globe LTE: The Untold Truth You Should Know About This Technology

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The official website of Globe Telecom brags to be - The first and the biggest 4G network now made faster and better with LTE technology. How true?

I say that Globe's claims is a marketing lie. It may be true to others, but not all and there is more to it behind the scene.


Getting the cue from Globe's FAQs, I answered them based on my own personal experience. Check them out below and provide your own experiences using the comments section below the article.

1. Why is Globe launching LTE just now? 

Since I haven't experience LTE yet on my iPhone 5, they may have launched LTE for their marketing strategy. 

2. Is your LTE rollout part of your network modernization program? 

Maybe. However, their modernization program seems to be creating more problems to their consumers like me, rather than providing a good user experience.


3. What kind of LTE network will Globe roll out? 

To experience is to believe that they are really rolling out.


4. When is Globe rolling these out?They claimed that they have rolled out LTE, but until now (mid-2013) I haven't experience receiving their LTE signal.


5. What areas will benefit from the LTE rollout? They have listed several areas but when I went there, I am not getting the LTE signal. Even the 3G signal is not consistent.


6. Why is the initial rollout focused in Makati? What about the other cities and provinces? 

The latest info from Globe is that they already went beyond Makati. But how will I believe them if I haven't received any LTE signal even in the heart of Makati's Business District? 

7. When will devices be available? 

My Apple iPhone 5 locked with Globe was acquired last December 2012. Until now (June 4, 2013), no LTE signal. 

I used several help channels of Globe to raise the issue on the LTE signal of my handset. On Twitter, @talk2globe said that my SIM needs to be activated-even if it is clearly printed that it is 4G LTE ready. Twitter users can follow @talk2globe to see for yourself the problems encountered by Globe users.

I just do hope that the activation of my SIM will not be overtaken by a new technology. (perhaps a 5G)

$20K Robot Suit by Japan's Sakakibara Machinery Works (Video)

Robot Suit
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A $20,000 worth of robot suit is being manufactured by Japanese mech factory, Sakakibara Machinery Works.

The thousand dollar pint-sized robot suit, named Kid's Walker Cyclops, was reportedly designed for kids.

This second generation robot suit is reportedly slimmer and kid-friendly.

FTC Investigates Samsung False Advertising vs HTC

Samsung has been a target of several lawsuits during the past years. A false advertising campaign may again scratch off some of Samsung's reputation.

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly investigating an alleged Samsung false advertising. If found guilty, Samsung will be asked to pay a fine of $835,000.

According to allegations in Taiwan, Samsung hired students to post on the web damaging articles against HTC. These are articles also promotes the use Samsung over other mobile phones in the market.

In a statement, Samsung admitted that their employees committed the mistake because of "insufficient understanding" of the company's marketing principles.

Below is a press release by Samsung over the false advertising issue.

Samsung Electronics remains committed to engaging in transparent and honest communications with consumers as outlined in the company’s Online Communications Credo. We have encouraged all Samsung Electronics employees worldwide to remain faithful to our Credo. The recent incident was unfortunate, and occurred due to insufficient understanding of these fundamental principles.

Samsung Electronics Taiwan (SET) has ceased all marketing activities that involve the posting of anonymous comments, and will ensure that all SET online marketing activities will be fully compliant with the company’s Online Communications Credo.

We regret any inconvenience this incident may have caused. We will continue to reinforce education and training for our employees to prevent any future recurrence.

Is Samsung really liable with the false advertising against HTC?

Invention of 9-year-old Kenyan Boy wonder, Richard Turere (Video)

Who would ever think that a nine-year-old boy can create something that can protect the "King of the Jungle?" Typical children at this age maybe contented being in front of their pc, tablet, mobile phones or any other time wasting gadgets throughout the day.

However, Kenyan boy wonder, Richard Turere is one exemption. At his young age, he invented an automated system of moving lights as a shield against wild animals. Turere used electricity from solar panel and battery circuit to light up his invention.

It was used successfully to keep away lions from eating their family's livestock located just outside the Nairobi National Park.

According to Turere, he "grew up hating lions very much" but never thought of killing them. Instead, the Kenyan boy wonder created a device that can be used against the lion's weakness. The "King of the Jungle" is reportedly afraid of moving lights.

Turere, now a 13-year-old, was given a scholarship by the Brookhouse School, a top Kenyan school. The young inventor plans to take up engineering. His invention became known worldwide after he was invited as one of the speakers during the TED 2013 last February 26.

In the video below, Richard Turere explains his invention during TED 2013.

Facebook App on iPhone 5 crashes unexpectedly

Facebook app is one of my favorite and most used application on my Apple iPhone 5. Since getting this phone from Globe Telecoms last December 2012, I never missed checking out the social networking app developed by Facebook.

Facebook App
Image source: Apple App Store

I love checking out the Facebook status of my friends and posting my own on a daily basis using this app.

However, I was getting frustrated lately due to the unexpected crash of the Facebook app. The problem with this Facebook app instability is that you'll never know when it will automatically close.

In one instance, while checking out some of the photos of my friends, the Facebook app closes.

Just before I write this article, I suffered another Facebook app crash while I was browsing using my iPad 2.

That last event prompted me to write this experience and hopefully Facebook app developers can take a look and fix the issue.

I don't know if the Facebook app has an issue with the Apple iOS 6.1.2. This is because, if I recalled it right, this crashes of the Facebook app only started when I ugraded to the latest version of the iOS.

So, will I just have to wait for the next iOS update that is 6.1.3? Or will there be a new Facebook app update in the works?

Let's wait and see!

Have you experience the same or any other related problem with the Facebook app? You may want to share by providing them in the comments section below this article.