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There are spontaneous moments when I need to book hotels while on the move. My laptop or desktop may not always be in reach so my smartphone would be the most convenient mode of booking while mobile. Admittedly, I’m a smartphone person and have used mobile apps heavily for booking hotels and even flights. This time, I tried the Traveloka App for booking a hostel in Makati . I know a lot of foreign backpackers and budget travelers who are looking for a good value accommodation in the heart of Makati.

It’s the age of dual-lens cameras on smartphones and there’s a good reason behind it. Much like our eyes, dual-lens delivers better autofocus, bokeh, sharper details and clarity. Photography-focused smartphones have already arrived from several manufacturers and Asus won’t be left behind. Their Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom is their 12MP dual-lens cameraphone with more than enough shooting power coming from its high capacity 5,000mAh battery . I had the chance to use the ZenFone 3 Zoom last week to shoot the final day of the PyroMusical Olympics. I thought it was an opportunity to test out the capabilities of the Dual-lens especially on low-light. See below out of the camera photo and video samples.

In the ever changing world of technology it is imperative that computer companies stay ahead of the competition, which includes thinking of every possible way to break a laptop before it reaches the consumers hands. Laptops are computers on the go, which means they are exposed to infinitely more hazards throughout their lifespan. To stand up against these ever changing conditions, laptops are subject to thousands of hours of testing before they hit the shelves. Companies test buttons, hinges, drop and shock resistance, shipping damages, environment, and excessive battery heat. If you are interested in learning more about the products that test equipment click this link . The first stage of testing is making sure the product will work as designed over several thousand uses. Companies program machines to repeatedly press buttons on the laptop and open and then close the CD-ROM like a hyperactive two year old. Hewlett Packard uses a robotic arm that will constantly open, then close the la...

Astrophotography is one of the exciting fields of photography. It takes patience but seeing the night sky pop out of our pictures is reward enough. The Milky Way is one of my favorite subjects. This dense cloud of stars is easy to capture as long as you know where to look. Its visibility varies according to your location and the time of the year.