Samsung's Neo QLED TV: The country’s biggest names in gaming are calling it a “game-changer”

 

 

If you're looking for an awesome gaming TV, look no further than Samsung's Neo QLED TV. The country’s biggest names in gaming are calling it a “game-changer” and for good reason. With its sleek design, powerful performance, and stunning visuals, the Neo QLED TV is an absolute must-have for all game lovers.

 

Gaming and e-sports personality Bianca Yao, also known as Biancake, says it’s the best gaming TV she has ever used. The latest and biggest addition to her gaming room, the Neo QLED TV is great for gamers like her who want nothing but the best gaming experience.

 

Bianca Yao

 

"Playing the latest gaming titles can be an even more enjoyable and immersive experience if your gaming TV has vivid, smooth graphics," Bianca said, "and if you're ready to take your gaming to the next level, get TV how you want it with the Samsung Neo QLED TV!"

 

Samsung’s exclusive Quantum Matrix Technology with Mini LED focuses light more precisely for more nuanced display of the darkest scenes. With this technology, your enemies won’t be able to hide in the shadows, giving you a competitive edge. To top it off, this powerful display’s stunning 4K visuals ensures next-level realism to deliver a truly immersive cinematic experience.

 

Game streamer Dexie Diaz heavily relies on the Multi View feature to multitask while playing FPS (First Person Shooter) games.

Dexie

 

“Samsung’s Neo QLED TV has a super useful multi-screen option where I can open two screens at the same time,” Dexie said “I can browse YouTube to find the best gameplay to assist me in getting my game up to speed!”

 

The Neo QLED gaming advantage

 

Gaming content creators Boss Karl and Boss Lucio said the Neo QLED’s Object Tracking Sound feature gives a huge tactical advantage.

Boss Karl

 

“If you're playing a racing or FPS game, the strategically placed speakers behind the TV screen will let you hear the engine roar or gunshots from one side to the other,” Boss Karl said, “it’s like you’re in the game in real life!”

 

Boss Lucio

 

According to Boss Lucio, the Neo QLED is the perfect TV for competitive gamers because it has an input lag of fewer than 10 microseconds, thanks to Samsung’s Motion Xcelerator Turbo+. Input lag is the time it takes for your actions to be displayed on the screen. Playing at this low input lag gives gamers a huge advantage to conquer any enemy, even at soaring speeds.

 

The Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ allows the Neo QLED to better process fast-moving images and increases the frame rate to a liquid-smooth refresh rate of 120Hz. This results in a smoother gameplay with less blur.

 

Another advantage for gamers is the Neo QLED’s Super Ultrawide GameView, which lets you adjust the screen ratio to an expansive 21:9 and 32:9. This feature turns your TV into a wide gaming monitor making your opponents, teammates, in-game items, and even objective markers easier to spot while minimizing screen-panning.

 

Perfect gaming TV

 

For cosplay queen Alodia Gosiengfiao, what makes the Neo QLED stand out as the perfect gaming TV are the Game Bar 2.0 and the FreeSync Premium Pro. The Game Bar 2.0 allows you to customize your gaming experience with different modes and settings all in one place, while FreeSync Premium Pro eliminates screen tearing and stuttering.

Alodia

 

"I don't need to pause the game to customize my settings with Game Bar 2.0," said Alodia. “And if you’re a pro gamer you know that the FreeSync Premium Pro is key to reducing stuttering and screen-tearing. I’m so impressed to see it on the Neo QLED TV….Samsung’s the first to bring the feature to a TV!”

 

For pro gamers who own multiple gaming devices, the Neo QLED’s four HDMI 2.1 ports will come in handy. The ports allow for simultaneous connection of up to four devices, so gamers can easily switch between them without having to unplug and replug cables.

 

For more information on how Samsung’s Neo QLED TV can provide the best gaming experience, visit www.samsung.com/ph.

 

McDonald’s PH opens its fifth flagship store in Nuvali

 

 QSR giant McDonald’s Philippines, owned and operated by Chairman & Founder Dr. George T. Yang, and President & CEO Kenneth Yang, celebrates another milestone of the Golden Arches in the country with the opening of its 700th McDonald’s Store in Nuvali—its fifth flagship Green & Good store in the Philippines. 

 

McDonald’s Green & Good initiative is the company’s commitment to do better for the environment by equipping its restaurants with sustainable restaurant innovations with its use of green building and utility-efficient solutions like solar rooftops and lampposts, grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, a rainwater harvesting tank, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) Aircon System, among others, that help in the reduction of emissions. 

McDonald’s Philippines 700th Store opens in Nuvali

McDonald’s Philippines Master Franchise Holder and owner, Dr. George T. Yang, President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang, Ronald McDonald House Charities Ambassador Cindy Yang, and Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas officially opened McDonald's 700th store in the country last December 23. The milestone store located in Nuvali, Santa Rosa is also a Green & Good store. Green & Good is an initiative of McDonald’s to do better for the environment through the use of eco-friendly and sustainable solutions in its restaurant construction and operations.

McDonald’s newest Green & Good store in Laguna also hasbike-friendly features that include a Bike & Dine facility and a dedicated Bike Repair Station to cater to the needs of the growing cycling community of Nuvali—Ayala Land’s largest eco-estate and one of the country’s premier biking destinations.  

 

“McDonald’s newest Green & Good store in Nuvali is another step in strengthening our commitment to environmental sustainability. Our goal is to continue to test and learn alternative solutions in how we operate our restaurants. With every Green & Good store that we open, we can determine and integrate better green building and utility-efficient solutions in more of the restaurants that we will open in the coming years,” said Kenneth S. Yang, President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s Philippines. 

 

With the opening of its 700th Store, McDonald’s Philippines will end 2022 with 45 new stores in different areas across the country. 

 

“This 700th store milestone not only shows our growth over the years, starting with our first restaurant in Morayta in 1981, but it also represents our commitment to the future. As we introduce innovative solutions that elevate the customer experience and create positive impact to communities like Green & Good, we are excited to be a better McDonald’s for many more years to come,” Yang said. 

 

With the growth of McDonald’s store network, every new McDonald’s store provides between 80-100 jobs for residents of local communities and neighboring municipalities through its direct hiring practice; keeping in step with McDonald’s commitment to provide employment and career opportunities for Filipinos. 

 

McDonald’s 700th store is located along Nature Road, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Other McDonald’s Green & Good stores include McDonald’s UN Del Pilar (Manila), Shaw Boulevard Wack-Wack (Mandaluyong), Mambugan (Antipolo), Delos Reyes (Tagaytay) and Sta. Monica (Commonwealth Quezon City) opening on December 30. McDonald’s Nuvali is open 24 hours daily, and is open for Dine-In, Take-out, Ride-thru, McDelivery, McCafé and McDo Parties. 

 

LG Electronics will present an exciting, new color option for its groundbreaking refrigerator with MoodUP

LG Electronics (LG) will present an exciting, new color option for its groundbreaking refrigerator with MoodUP™ to offer personalized customer experiences at CES 2023. Coming to LG’s color-changing fridge in collaboration with the world-renowned Pantone Color Institute, Viva Magenta – the Pantone Color of the Year 2023 – is a brave and fearless crimson red that injects excitement and drama into home interiors, energizing any environment with its dynamic vibrancy.

 The refrigerator with MoodUP™, unveiled at IFA 2022 in Berlin this September, boasts a diverse range of rich, dynamic colors to choose from; providing a convenient way for users to enliven their kitchen whenever they feel the need to change or refresh the mood. With the arrival of Viva Magenta, a stylish addition brought about by LG’s close partnership with the Pantone Color Institute, the upper door panel of the fridge now offers a total of 23 chic color options. Owners of the 4-Door French-Door model can mix and match until their hearts are content, with more than 190,000 possible color combinations at their disposal.

 

MoodUP users can easily select and apply Viva Magenta – and any of the other available colors – by using the intuitive LG ThinQ™ app. Implementing LED color-changeable door panels, LG’s innovative kitchen solution gives users the ability to customize the look of their fridge without the cost and hassle of having to physically replace any of its exterior elements.

For a more traditional look in the kitchen, users can turn off the MoodUP refrigerator’s LED door panels at any time, and enjoy the charming color combination of Lux Gray and Lux White. Timeless and understated, this clean, cool combo harmonizes well with any décor and evokes the natural, subtle contrast of different colored stones.

“Now with Pantone Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, the refrigerator with MoodUP epitomizes the convenience and customizability of LG’s innovative ThinQ UP appliances,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “We will continue to develop advanced lifestyle solutions offering differentiated customer experiences and unprecedented upgradability.”

Visitors can experience all of LG’s latest innovations, including the LG InstaView MoodUP refrigerator with Viva Magenta, at the company’s booth (#15501, Las Vegas Convention Center) at CES 2023 from January 5-8.

UNIQLO is keeping Filipinos stylish and warm amidst their holiday travels with its latest HEATTECH collection

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO is keeping Filipinos stylish and warm amidst their holiday travels with its latest HEATTECH collection.

HEATTECH is UNIQLO’s line of thermal clothing made from bio-warming material that converts body moisture into heat. It retains warmth without adding bulkiness, making it the perfect piece to add to your winter ensembles. The collection comes with three different levels of warmth retention: HEATTECH, HEATTECH Extra Warm, and HEATTECH Ultra Warm.

The brand’s HEATTECH products are the perfect companion for winter holiday travel. It keeps users warm while enjoying different activities, both for the active traveler who loves to move around; or the mellow traveler who loves to sightsee and take it slow. 

It is also the perfect piece to complement different looks. Users can keep themselves warm while they don stylish looks with their HEATTECH pieces. Some items also add the perfect pop of color to their layered looks, which are also perfect for local use like in the office, airconditioned malls or in movie theaters. 

FIND THE RIGHT HEATTECH PRODUCT

Men’s HEATTECH Ultra Warm Tights

UNIQLO listened to customer feedback and updated the HEATTECH Ultra Warm Tights with an improved stretch for more effortless movement. A deodorization feature that gives security of all-day freshness was also added. Its stitching and skin-hugging fit are well thought out, allowing one to wear it comfortably under pants.

Men's and Women’s HEATTECH Cotton Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The soft stretchy fabric of this shirt has a brushed interior made of 100% cotton. It has been updated with a smoother fabric with DRY technology making it more comfortable to wear. The classic crew neck makes this a versatile piece and can be layered or worn as inner wear.

Men’s HEATTECH Cotton Tights (Extra Warm)

The high-performance fabric of these tights has ultra-stretch properties and a 100% cotton lining for exceptional comfort. It has also been updated with a deodorization feature for added freshness. These tights have a perfect fit in which it stays hidden under outer layers.

Women’s HEATTECH Seamless Ribbed Turtleneck

The ribbed fabric of this turtleneck is thin yet warm to the touch. Its seamless design produces a comfortable and stretchy fit and it softly hugs the neck to give added warmth. There are different hues to choose from so the turtleneck adds a pop of color when layered under jackets.

Women’s HEATTECH Ultra Warm Leggings

These leggings are UNIQLO’s warmest leggings so far. It offers superior comfort with its fuzzy brushed lining and soft and stretchy fabric. These can be worn even under slim-fit pants without feeling unwieldy.

Women’s HEATTECH Ultra Warm Crew Neck T-Shirt

UNIQLO upgraded its fabric with a flat knit for a more comfortable and flattering look as its stretchiness and fluffy brushed surface were kept. Its narrow collar can be hidden under layers of clothing or shown as an accent.

Women’s HEATTECH Cotton Leggings

The brushed surface of these leggings is made of 100% cotton which is gentle on the skin. UNIQLO improved the brushed texture to make it even softer. The leggings’ full-length coverage will keep anyone warm down to the ankles.

Women’s HEATTECH Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The HEATTECH Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt has been revamped with a high gauge, denser, less transparent, and beautifully knit fabric. It is also soft and stretchy for maximum comfort and the t-shirt style collar gives it a casual look.

For more updates on the collection, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph. You can also download the UNIQLO APP via Google Play Store or Apple Store to experience the benefits of UNIQLO shopping anytime and anywhere, including the click and collect and self-checking of inventory features.

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph), and Instagram (instagram.com/uniqlophofficial)

SIMPLE PLAN is bringing their ‘The Harder Than It Looks Tour’ in Southeast Asia 2023 to Manila and Davao

Multi-platinum rock band SIMPLE PLAN is bringing their ‘The Harder Than It Looks Tour’ in Southeast Asia 2023 to Manila and Davao. The Canadian band will be performing in Manila on March 11, 2023 Friday at the New Frontier Theater and in Davao on March 13, 2023 Sunday at the SMX Convention Center Davao.

Simple Plan boasts worldwide sales topping 10 million, with chart-topping hits in the Philippines like “Perfect”, “I’m Just A Kid”, “Welcome To My Life”, “Jet Lag”, “Addicted”, “I’d Do Anything”, “Shut Up!” and “Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?)”. Accolades include a 2005 Teen Choice Award, 2006 JUNO Fan Choice Award, 2012 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, 2012 Yahoo! Canadian Impact Award, 2012 NRJ award and the 2013 Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award.

The Montreal-based band have remained an international sensation for over 20 years with worldwide sales topping 10 million and over 1 billion streams across all streaming platforms! The #ImJustAKid trend on Tik Tok has over 4.3 billion views and the #ImJustAKidChallenge hashtag has over 590.9 million views and counting. Plus, they’ve received numerous awards and accolades the world over, and to date they have performed for insatiable audiences in over 60 countries.

 

Tickets to Simple Plan’s ‘The Harder Than It Looks Tour’ in Manila will go on-sale on January 15 via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide. For Davao, it will also go on-sale on the same day via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. #SimplePlanTour2023 Follow @WilbrosLive on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for more updates.

Minors, students easy prey for illegal online gamblers

 

Illegal gaming operators are drawing increasing numbers of customers to their platforms, targeting even minors and students to their nefarious activities, by offering fewer restrictions to participate in online gambling.

 

This, despite the implementation of strict measures by authorities to curb illegal gambling. Their lack of regulation, combined with aggressive marketing tactics like cashbacks and free money for first-time players, makes it attractive to vulnerable groups, potentially leading to increased gambling frequency and wagers.  

Deception by fake websites

 

Licensed betting sites approved by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) strictly adhere to the "know your customer" verification process to ensure that only those allowed by law can participate in the games.

 

In failing to abide by Pagcor's rules and standards, unlicensed online gaming sites are damaging the industry's potential, with malicious entities creating fake websites to deceive users. They also disregard other laws and regulations, including tax obligations as well as measures meant to protect the safety and privacy of bettors.

 

OKBet, a local gaming platform licensed and regulated by Pagcor, recently uncovered an alarming number of fraudulent websites masquerading as its online sportsbook. These malicious pages use domain names nearly identical to the official OKBet website, prompting the company to remind the public to only access its website through the correct web address, www.OKBet.com.

 

 

Smart teams up with mWell to bring the gift of wellness and health to subscribers

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with mWell by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) to bring the gift of wellness and health at the fingertips of subscribers.

 

Downloadable on the App Store and Google Play Store, mWell is the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app committed to providing quality healthcare for users with the support of partner doctors from top hospitals and clinics, offering online consultations - both on-call and by appointment. With mWell, over five hundred family doctors, specialists and mind health experts are just a few taps on your screen away.

 

Under the partnership, Smart Signature subscribers with Plan 1999 and above, and Smart Infinity members with at least two years of tenure shall receive an mWell Health Pass, allowing them to consult doctors online for FREE. This offer also comes with an e-prescription, medical certificate, and lab referrals after their check-up.

 

On top of telemedicine, mWell empowers users to take control of their health by giving access to fitness programs designed by Olympians, healthy yet delicious recipes created by nutritionists, and the mWellness Score—a digital tracker that measures physical health, step count and sleep daily. Just like a credit score, this is a single, unified metric which uses real-time data from smart phones and wearable devices to predict and prevent chronic disease to promote a long and healthy life.

 

By using the mWell app, subscribers may also access a range of healthcare products and services on the e-shop! These include best value health plans with the most affordable consultation rates, insurance plans, medicine delivery, home care, and emergency service.

 

Claim your FREE mWell Heath Pass

 

Eligible Smart subscribers shall receive a text notification and email invitation containing a unique voucher code for the mWell Health Pass which is valid for use until Feb. 28, 2023. To claim this benefit, simply follow these steps:

 

1.     Download the mWell PH app and register/log-in

2.     Click the SMART banner on the homepage screen

3.     Input the unique Health Pass code received from SMART.

4.     Use your SMART Gift of Wellness Health Pass for a ‘Consult Now’ session immediately or use the health pass when you have selected a doctor and are at the checkout.

 

A gift of wellness for subscribers 

 

“Our partnership with mWell adds to the many ways we make the Smart experience both empowering and rewarding for our subscribers, always going beyond providing the fastest and best mobile network for Filipinos,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business-Individual at Smart.

 

MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla says, “We are pleased to partner with Smart in making health and wellness even more accessible to Filipinos through mobile technology. As the country’s first fully integrated health app, mWell offers a holistic approach to digital healthcare-- from doctor consultations, e-pharmacy, emergency services and home care-- to fitness and nutrition programs created by experts. With partners like Smart, mWell will continue developing its services to keep up with the evolving needs of the public.”

 

Smart empowers subscribers to live their best lives powered by the country’s best mobile network as recognized by Ookla, global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence. Smart earned the citation after dominating two crucial Ookla Speedtest Awards categories, namely the “Fastest Mobile Network” and “Best Mobile Coverage” from Q1-Q2 2022.

 

To know more about Smart’s partnership with mWell and how you can avail of the Gift of Wellness, visit  https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/mwell .