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YugaTech

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Owner
  
Abe Olandres

Website
  
yugatech.com

Created by
  
Abe Olandres

Alexa rank
  
25,108 (2014)

YugaTech

Type of site
  
Technology, News, Reviews

Slogan(s)
  
Philippine Technology Authority

YugaTech is a technology website based in the Philippines. It was founded and is owned by blogger Abe Olandres (better known by his username "Yuga"). The site is the longest running technology news & reviews website in the country, starting back in 2002 with its domain, and refocusing on technology in 2005. It is currently the Philippines' number one Technology News & Reviews Website in terms of traffic and Alexa Page Ranking.

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Brief History

YugaTech started out as a personal blog in 2002 by Abe Olandres. The blog then converted into a technology focused website in 2005, and has faced a brand redesign in 2011. In 2012, the company grew with more people as it evolved into the top Philippine Technology News & Reviews Website. In 2015, the website faced another redesign, and since, YugaTech has received several awards for its website.

Currently, YugaTech delivers technology news and reviews about the latest products from various local (Cherry Mobile, Globe, Smart, MyPhone), and foreign tech companies/brands (such as Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, etc.) as well as updates from popular internet websites like Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc.

YugaTech has been cited by other international websites for leads in the country, and has also done several interviews such as Razer CEO's Min Liang Tan at the 2013 Pinoy Gaming Festival, and has conducted international coverage at foreign events such as CES, Computex, Samsung Unpacked and more.

As of 2016, YugaTech is positioning itself with the tagline Philippine Technology Authority.

Awards

  • 2011 Tatt Awards - The One (nominated), Tech Junkie (nominated)
  • 2012 Tatt Awards - Tech Junkie (nominated)
  • 2014 Tatt Awards - Best Tech Blog/MicroBlog (won)
  • References

    YugaTech Wikipedia