The Honda Civic, all grown up

Manila Bulletin –  But just like everything else in this world, the Civic grew up. All of a sudden it’s not in the form we are used to. After bringing “sexy” to automobiles for the middle class, we just could not fathom it being anything else but. The public’s initial perception was so crazy subjective that I decided to give it a solid once-over.

Reviewed.com roundup: Mother’s Day gifts, and more

Apple’s iPad Mini(Photo: Apple) For almost 15 years, Reviewed.com has put thousands of products to the test, all to help consumers buy, use, and comprehend electronics and appliances. Here’s what we have been up to this week. Mother’s Day is like a “diet birthday.” You’ll definitely celebrate your mom, but you are more likely to forget to plan it out until the day before.

ECS ICT posts lower 1Q profit on higher revenue

By theedgemalaysia.com | The Edge Malaysia –  KUALA LUMPUR (May 7): Malaysia’s leading ICT distributor ECS ICT Bhd posted a net profit of RM6.4 million for the first quarter of 2013 ended March (1Q13), lower compared RM8.1 million earned in the same quarter last year. Basic earnings per share stood at 3.5 sen, compared to 4.5 sen.

Thermaltake GOrb II Portable Laptop Cooler Review

Last year around this time, I was seeing press releases for something called the GOrb from Thermaltake. While being not much more than a pair of stands to raise a notebook off the table, the 8-ball looks, and the black and white theme was an idea that was well outside the box of what we typically think of when it comes to cooling a notebook of any size.

Nokia debuts $99 smartphone in emerging market struggle

AFP News –  Struggling Finnish handset giant Nokia unveiled on Thursday its next-generation of lower-end mobile smartphones as it seeks to gain traction in a market expected to be worth $15 billion by 2015. Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop released the $99 Asha 501 touchscreen Internet-enabled model at a global launch in New Delhi that especially targets emerging market users moving up from their no-frills first mobile phones.

EyeQ Worthy of Silver Medal, Boffin Notes in Recent Review of Speed Reading …

New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 The Boffin software review website has recently published speed reading software reviews which feature 7 Speed Reading™ at the top of the list and EyeQ in second place. The Boffin review of EyeQ software evaluated its features one by one, and the review team found that only the software’s lack of one crucial feature resulted in competitor 7 Speed Reading™ being awarded the top speed reading software title.

Boeing’s Dreamliner prompts new look at aircraft safety reviews

Manila Bulletin –  Even as Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner resumes service, the battery problems that grounded it for three months are providing momentum for potentially major changes in the way federal regulators certify the safety of cutting-edge aircraft technologies. With plane makers incorporating increasingly sophisticated parts and systems, the Federal Aviation Administration is reassessing how to keep pace with such moves despite budget constraints and limited government expertise.

Gadget Review: Samsung Galaxy S4

Gadget Review: Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy is defenitely a worthy opponent to the iPhone 5 | Prajith John Samsung launche its much awaited Galaxy S4 in India with a price tag of Rs.41,500/-. The S4 does not disappoint. It has a full HD super Amo LED touch screen, 13 megapixel back and 2 megapixel front camera.

New efforts to curb cellphone theft

SAN FRANCISCO — Disturbed by the nation-wide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials across the country are looking to the wireless industry to help find a cure.

FAS Women's Premier League Review – Round 9

By Eddie Ridzwan | GOAL.com –  Middle Rangers FC replaced Police Sports Association at the top of the FAS Women Premier League with a resounding 7-0 win over Petra Football Club The game at First Toa Payoh Secondary School saw Middle Rangers racing to a 4-0 lead by half time. A brace from Huraizah Ismail within the first 15 minutes was quickly followed up by strikes from Katherine Earl and Tina Afrida.