Last September 7, Apple's Steve Jobs announced the demise of the iPodMini. Normally, this would shock a lot of people. However, Jobs announced a new iPod line to replace the Mini - the iPod Nano - toeveryone's surprise!

After having been told that my editor was out of town and won’t be back until the following Monday, I sort of panicked and asked the person on the other line to get me anybody who knows how to use WeRoam. So he kind of announced my plea and it was Onin who took the call.

One of the few things that you wouldn’t like to encounter as a freelancer is a client who will ask you to work for him, and then after two weeks or so, will cancel out; thus nullifying the two or so weeks you’ve worked for him.

Dear Nanay, It’s been 13 years and 4 months since we last saw each other. I always pray that He keep you well, happy, and at peace. I hope this letter reaches you, wherever you may be.

September 14, 2005 marks another milestone in my I.T. career. I just concluded my Powertips2005 seminar and it was a HUGE success. I am not saying this just because it was my seminar, but it was really a huge and a successful one.

Like every issue of course, this one is a two-sided coin. On the flip-side of all this is the idea that the parents should be the ones policing their kids.

Pinoy Tech Blog (PTB) is barely two months old but it certainly earns points for being the first of its kind in the Philippine blogosphere. Founder Abe Olandres (http://www.yugatech.com) calls it "an experiment at group blogging," but considering the interesting content delivered by its capable members, who are all in the IT field, it might just be on its way to becoming "The Philippines' Premier Technology Blog." One might dismiss the blog, found at (http://www.pinoytechblog.com), as another Gizmodo or Engadget clone but this one certainly talks about things other than gadgets. For instance, the writer might rant about a telcos' crappy service or how technology can apply to daily life. There are tips on maximizing your email, how to buy a PC and become a better digital photographer. Most of the time, it tackles useful stuff like internet security, how to earn money from your blog and convert your hazy DVD into a clear DVD-quality VCD copy.

The future of gaming is here! GamesMaster, the Philippines’ number one video game mag, gives you the fiercest gaming war ever. This September, get the most comprehensive review of the next generation video gaming consoles—PS3, Xbox 360, and Revolution!!

The Nokia Nseries is a new branded range of multimedia devices offering the powerful functionality small enough to fit in your pocket. These devices are more than mobile phones; they are high performance small computer with the most comprehensive set of multimedia features.

Samsung Electronics and Bang & Olufsen, a manufacturer of high-end audio and video equipment, have announced a cooperation to develop a new mobile phone concept. The intention is to create a truly unique product, which breaks with conventional assumptions and expectations and offers users a new mobile experience.

Sony Ericsson announces the GC79 PC card, which keeps you and your laptop connected to the Internet, your intranet, email and corporate network wherever you are.

From SmarTone Vodafone comes this exclusive 3G handset – the Sharp SX833 – and the case that came with the unit is in itself an indication of how impressive this mobile is.

Infostructure has unveiled Infostructure Start Smart Suite (S3) — its product line for the SME market. S3 is a collection of big-time software products at small-time prices meant specifically for the budget-challenged micro, small and mid-sized businesses.

In recent months, O2 has introduced the slimmest Smartphones with the Xphone II, and then the smallest PDA-phone with Xda II mini. the company contineus its streak of innovation by going faster. With a new Intel processor running at 520MHz, the O2 Xda Iii out-paces its competition and qualifies as the fastest PDA-phone available on the market. This is the company's answer to customers who are constantly on the move and who have a need for speed and seamless connectivity.

After revolutionizing the TV industry with its Trinitron and Wega brands, electronics giant Sony unveiled in Tokyo recently its latest line-up of new-generation, flat panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions under the name BRAVIA.