Author: Team Orange

First there was weatherized printed rubber; now there are new reflective street-ready graphics. Elevating the collaboration to the next level, Converse debuts its second Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II with American artist Futura. Featuring original artwork by the legendary Brooklyn-based artist, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Futura “Skyfall” inspired collection takes the technological construction and comfort benefits of Chuck II even further with the addition of reflective materials, creating a sneaker that gets you seen. Designed for both function and fashion, the collection combines Futura’s iconic abstract art style with a weather-ready sneaker collection that’s built for…

As the whole world gears up for Rio, another sporting event is currently dominating TV the inaugural ELEAGUE. Fans of the global gaming phenomenon Counter-Strike: Global Offensive can watch the tournament on both Warner TV and truTV, with the Global Championship airing live on 4:00 am-6:00 am on the night of July 31. For many years games have been able to leave the confines of individual PCs, but with competitions like ELEAGUE emerging, eSports has become a multi-million-dollar industry with huge events staged across the world. What was once an ordinary game is now a cultural phenomenon that has changed…

Twitter is collaborating with the Duterte administration to connect the new President with Filipino citizens worldwide, starting first with the #PresidentDuterte emoji and #PartnerForChange campaign and expanding now to his first-ever State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 25 July 2016. For the first time ever in Southeast Asia, live video highlights of a head of state’s address to the nation will be shared on Twitter for a global audience. Filipino citizens worldwide, and anyone interested in President Duterte’s plans for the Philippines, can follow the @PresidentialCom account to see high-quality video clips of #SONA2016 in their Twitter timeline, powered…

Millions of people around the world are taking advantage of the electronic marketplace and its clear advantages. Unburdened by the traditional capital expenses of maintaining physical structures and dedicated sales people, the virtual platform is promising the best prices along with a largely pain-free experience. Established online vehicle marketplace Carmudi.com.ph is a prime example of the business model redounding in gains for both buyer and seller. The international website with a dedicated Philippine content is facilitating quicker and more convenient transactions between verified, reputable sellers and prospective buyers of new and old vehicles. Carmudi users have unparalleled and swift access…

Mobile leader Smart Communications (Smart) will cover 95% of the country’s cities and municipalities with its LTE (Long-Term Evolution) service by the end of 2018, according to the three-year roll-out plan submitted today by parent company PLDT to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). According to the plan, Smart is rapidly expanding both the coverage and capacity of its LTE service, using its existing frequencies combined with the new spectrum that it had gained access to under the co-use arrangement between PLDT and the telecoms business of San Miguel Corporation (SMC). The submission of the three-year network rollout plan was one…

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official Comic-Con trailer of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne stars in the central role of wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters.

After Yeng Constantino’s successful digital concert last month, another Star Music artist is set to entertain and virtually bring her fans together: “Pinoy Big Brother 737” 2nd Teen Big Placer and the Next Teen Superstar Ylona Garcia. Only 14-years-old, Ylona is already preparing for her first solo concert titled “My Name is Ylona Garcia,” also One Music PH’s (OneMusic.ph) second digital concert this year, which will happen on July 29, 7:30PM. The event will also mark the physical release of her debut album under Star Music. Just like Yeng’s concert, Ylona’s will be streamed on any mobile device or desktop…

BenQ, the world-renowned pioneer in display solutions designed for eSports, has officially launched the ZOWIE brand to represent the company’s future product releases in this market. Following the recent announcement of its investment in ZOWIE GEAR, BenQ has further demonstrated its dedication to this segment by adopting ZOWIE as the new brand name for its gaming-related product line. BenQ will continue to show its commitment to gamers by providing eSports athletes with premium professional gaming products via the ZOWIE identity. All future BenQ gaming-related merchandise will be introduced under the ZOWIE name. Combining the core competences of BenQ and ZOWIE,…

Meet the ASUS ZenFone Go 5.5 – stylish, multi-tasks with ease, takes great pictures, and fits your budget. Completing the ZenFone Go line up comprised of the 4.5 and 5.0 is the ZenFone Go 5.5 (ZB551KL): it features a large 5.5 inch Full HD display, comes with 2GB RAM for a fluid user experience, offers 3 premium back covers, and packs a big 3,010 mAh battery for all day use. “There’s something about holding a big phone that fits in your hand, jives with your lifestyle, but won’t hurt your budget,” said ASUS Philippines Smartphone Product Manager Lenny Lin. “At…

In celebration of its first anniversary, ShopBack Philippines will venture beyond the desktop to make its debut on mobile platforms. From today onwards, shoppers will be able to shop and save with greater convenience, at any time, anywhere from computers and mobile phones on Apple iOS and Android. To make it even more exciting, ShopBack Philippines’ shoppers are entitled to a P50 bonus CashBack for first-time mobile app purchases, available for any items across over 300 stores including Lazada, Agoda, CashCashPinoy, Sephora and more. “Cashback literally means getting one’s cash back,” says Kristina Ay-ay, Country Head, ShopBack Philippines. “When we…

HOOQ partners with Globe LIVE to present an outdoor cinema event series called HOOQ Hangouts which launches this July 30, 7:00 p.m. at the Globe Iconic Store Entertainment Zone in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Together with Globe LIVE, the telco’s new original productions arm, the premiere of HOOQ Hangouts will feature Hollywood TV hit, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. The show,a spin-off from equally successful TV series Arrow and The Flash, will also be available as a digital exclusive on HOOQ. Fans of the DC can how catch the latest addition to the DC family with DC’s Legends of Tomorrow together…