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MPL-PH champions return for battle of the legends ABS-CBN SPORTS AIRS FIRST-EVER MPL-PH CHAMPION INVITATIONAL ON LIGA, IWANT

More esports action is coming for Filipinos as ABS CBN Sports delivers the live coverage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Champion Invitational featuring the country's top esports players from June 20 to 21 and June 27 to 28 on LIGA cable sports channel.

Previous champions of MPL PH—from Season 1 winners Aether Main, Season 2 victors...

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MPL-PH champions return for battle of the legends  ABS-CBN SPORTS AIRS FIRST-EVER MPL-PH CHAMPION INVITATIONAL ON LIGA, IWANT

Count on the Galaxy M Series The new SAMSUNG Galaxy M11 hits online stores today!

Nowadays, the need to make each moment matter is more important than ever. This means a steady growth in being productive while staying entertained and connected anywhere. That is why it is essential to have a digital companion that keeps up with demanding tasks, while allowing endless hours of fun.

Following the successful arrival of the Galaxy M31, SAMSUNG brings the Galaxy M11 with...

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Count on the Galaxy M Series The new SAMSUNG Galaxy M11 hits online stores today!

Combining Technology and Fashion, vivo V19 Offers Industry-Leading Selfie Capabilities and Stunning Design

vivo today revealed the new V19 in the Philippines. Featuring a dual front 32MP + 8MP super wide angle camera, and super AMOLED FHD+ Ultra O Screen design, V19 brings together extraordinary selfie capabilities, cutting edge technology, and elegant fashion to deliver a truly innovative mobile experience for consumers. 

“vivo is committed to innovating with the consumer in...

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Combining Technology and Fashion, vivo V19 Offers Industry-Leading Selfie Capabilities and Stunning Design

vivo V19 Neo brings stunning nighttime shots with five-camera design, advanced shooting abilities

vivo today unveiled the new V19 Neo in the Philippines. V19 Neo comes with an innovative Ultra O Screen design which provides consumers with a whole new viewing experience beyond their imagination. Housed with a total of 5 professional grade cameras on the front and back, V19 Neo helps consumers to ignite their night and allows them to shoot everyday life. Completing its futuristic...

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vivo V19 Neo brings stunning nighttime shots with five-camera design, advanced shooting abilities

HyperX Announces New Gaming Series – HyperX Showdown

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, today announced the HyperX Showdown, a series of online gaming events that will feature celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports and gaming. Well known streamers are also scheduled to participate and play during this series of gaming events. The eight weeks of unique entertainment will include music, sports and gaming stars...

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HyperX Announces New Gaming Series – HyperX Showdown

MPG B550 MOTHERBOARDS SHOW YOUR STYLES

Taipei, Taiwan MSI MPG series always brings out the best gaming experiences with stylish looks and aesthetics, encouraging gamers to show their personality with MPG series products and become the center of attention. MSI B550 motherboards offer four MPG series motherboards to give gamers more options to satisfy their desires: MPG B550 GAMING CARBON WIFI, MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI, MPG B550I...

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MPG B550 MOTHERBOARDS SHOW YOUR STYLES

vivo invites people to explore passions with “Take Back the Night” campaign for V19 & V19 Neo

A lot has changed since quarantine measures were put in place to curb the spread of COVID 19. Nowadays, homes are no longer just for relaxation as it has become an extension of the workplace. The situation has changed how people perceive work life balance, with some learning new skills to be more productive at work and adapt to the new normal.

And while community lockdown restrictions...

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vivo invites people to explore passions with “Take Back the Night” campaign for V19 & V19 Neo

Lenovo rolls out special ThinkCentre Work-from-home productivity bundles to support new flexible working norms

As the ongoing global pandemic continues to disrupt normal business operations, more companies are integrating work from home technology to achieve and maintain high levels of productivity and keep their businesses afloat. This is shown in Lenovo’s recent global survey which revealed that nearly half of the employees (46%) were encouraged and 26% were required to work from home. In...

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Lenovo rolls out special ThinkCentre Work-from-home productivity bundles to support new flexible working norms

Get the best deals on Vivo smartphones with Shopee and Lazada 6.6 sales

Two of the most anticipated mid year sales are happening this June 6 and vivo is giving everyone the best reasons to go online and shop from home to grab its best selling smartphones.

vivo is offering not only a P1,000 off on the Y12 and Y19, but also free nationwide shipping, including for the Y11, Y15 and Y91C models which are participating in the Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale and the...

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Get the best deals on Vivo smartphones with Shopee and Lazada 6.6 sales

Tackling Cyberattacks, Fraud Amid COVID-19

The current COVID 19 pandemic proves to be the biggest test on how today’s flexible working practices enable employees to stay productive while working remotely. Cybercriminals, however, are making it clear that they are not taking any time off as cyberattacks continue to rise, targeting individuals and organizations alike.

For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) said...

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Tackling Cyberattacks, Fraud Amid COVID-19

Epson Applies Dry Fiber Technology to Manufacture Face Masks

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) will apply its original Dry Fiber technology to manufacture face masks for its employees in Japan. Dry Fiber technology, which is also used in Epson’s PaperLab A 8000 in office dry paper making system, is a dry process that has until now been used to turn used paper into new paper inside the office. The masks will be made not from...

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Epson Applies Dry Fiber Technology to Manufacture Face Masks

Globe continues to build its 5G network despite GCQ

As the country slowly works its way into the new normal, Globe remains steadfast in building its 5G network for launching in the coming weeks, following the transition of key areas from Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine to General Community Quarantine.

With the heightened role of digital connectivity and the internet during the quarantine period, Globe is aggressively pushing for...

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Globe continues to build its 5G network despite GCQ

Reasons why you should consider the MSI GS66 Stealth as your next thin gaming laptop

The MSI GS66 Stealth is coming soon to local Philippine markets, and it will come packed with the latest gaming hardware underneath its stealth black chassis. It will be available in configurations with the latest 10th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors and GeForce RT X 2070 Max Q/RTX 2060 graphics. Aside from the hardware configurations, here are some reasons you should consider the MSI GS66...

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Reasons why you should consider the MSI GS66 Stealth as your next thin gaming laptop

Z490 Motherboard Buying Guide

With the release of Intel 10th generation CPU, motherboard vendors have launched more than 40 models for their Z490 lineups. Among those 40+ models, there are some obvious improvements over Z390 motherboards including more powerful CPU power delivery, higher memory frequency support, and high speed connectivity including 10GbE/2.5GbE LAN, Wi Fi 6 and I/O like Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2...

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Z490 Motherboard Buying Guide

Lenovo makes a splash with new range of AI-integrated PCs at Lenovo Summer Sale

The summer season just got more exciting for Pinoy techies and those looking for their ideal laptops. Lenovo, the world’s number one PC maker, is releasing a new range of PCs that are flexible, powerful, and provide limitless possibilities for today’s digitally driven environment. The new devices are also smarter, with integrated AI that can identify and customize optimum...

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Lenovo makes a splash with new range of AI-integrated PCs at Lenovo Summer Sale

Lenovo re-enters PH smartphone market with new models, launches range of smart home devices for the first time

Lenovo will re enter the smartphone market in the Philippines this week, with the launch of three new models: the Lenovo K5 Play, the Lenovo K5 Pro, and the Lenovo S5 Pro. Also this week, Lenovo is introducing a range of smart home devices in the Philippines for the first time, including a robot vacuum cleaner, a smart home hub connected to Google Assistant, and a 2 in 1 tablet hybrid.

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Lenovo re-enters PH smartphone market with new models, launches range of smart home devices for the first time

More cashless Pinoys: GCash is top finance app for Android, iOS

More Filipinos have gone cashless during the pandemic with GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, emerging as the top finance app for both Android and iOS devices, reflecting the growing reliance of people on digital finance for the management of their personal finances.

As of May 15, GCash was the only finance app in the top 10 list of free applications for Android. It...

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More cashless Pinoys: GCash is top finance app for Android, iOS

SAMSUNG officially launches Online Store in the Philippines

Today marks the grand launch of the Samsung Online Store with lots of exciting discounts, promos, and freebies! The newest platform provides access to the latest Galaxy devices to help families stay connected, productive, and entertained while staying indoors.

“At Samsung, we continue to find ways to bring our product innovations closer and more accessible to Filipinos. The...

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SAMSUNG officially launches Online Store in the Philippines

Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC: Versatile Performer

Listening to music or audiobooks, taking a phone call, playing a video game, or watching a movie require focus. However, many things around us can interrupt our focus and these go beyond our control. Ambient noise coming from vehicles, people, or even the monotony of an air conditioner can bother us while enjoying our content. 

Fortunately, devices like active noise canceling...

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Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC: Versatile Performer

Your neighborhood Smart Padala agent is the easiest way to add money to your PayMaya account

Looking for a more convenient way to add money to your PayMaya account? Your neighborhood Smart Padala agent can help you! With the largest network of over 30,000 Smart Padala agents all across the country, you can add money to your PayMaya account at the Smart Padala agent...

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Your neighborhood Smart Padala agent is the easiest way to add money to your PayMaya account

KINGMAX launched TWS Bluetooth earbuds JoyBuds511 with dual microphones and CVC noise reduction technology

Targeting the huge market demand for mobile phone peripherals, world’s renowned memory manufacturer, KINGMAX Group, following the launch of its mobile phone peripherals memory card, mobile battery and encryption card, recently announced the debut of TWS Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds JoyBuds511, the currently most popular mobile phone peripherals. JoyBuds511, is the first KINGMAX TWS Bluetooth...

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KINGMAX launched TWS Bluetooth earbuds JoyBuds511  with dual microphones and CVC noise reduction technology

MediaTek Unveils Newest Addition to Gaming Chipset Series with Helio G85

MediaTek today unveiled its Helio G85 mobile gaming focused chipset. The newest addition to the Gaming G Series family packs a 1GHz GPU and HyperEngine enhancements to enable powerful and smooth gaming on mobile devices.

MediaTek’s Helio G85 delivers peak performance while maximizing battery life for an incredible gaming experience with dynamic resource management...

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MediaTek Unveils Newest Addition to Gaming Chipset Series with Helio G85

Seamless and Satisfying: Galaxy S20 Gets Exciting New User Experience Upgrades

From innovative camera capabilities to new ways to chat, stream, and game, the Galaxy S20 series is jam packed with features designed to provide exciting mobile experiences. The nuances of sensory feedback can change the way we feel about using our devices, whether it’s the way our device transitions from screen to screen, the haptic sensation we get from typing a message, or the way...

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Seamless and Satisfying: Galaxy S20 Gets Exciting New User Experience Upgrades

ONE Esports Dota 2 World Pro also coming this May ABS-CBN SPORTS DELIVERS THE MPL-PH SEASON 5 LIVE ON S+A

ABS CBN Sports proudly brings to Kapamilya eSports fans the live coverage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 5 starting this Friday (May 1) on S+A with livestreaming on sports.abs cbn.com, the ABS CBN Sports Facebook, ABS CBN Sports YouTube, and TFC.TV.

MPL PH is the premier and largest mobile eSports tournament in the...

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 ONE Esports Dota 2 World Pro also coming this May  ABS-CBN SPORTS DELIVERS THE MPL-PH SEASON 5 LIVE ON S+A

DOST & SMART expands RapidPass project to cover entire Metro Manila

Going through quarantine checkpoints in the entire Metro Manila area is about to become easier for frontline personnel and other people authorized to travel under the COVID 19 stay at home restrictions.

To achieve this, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Inter Agency Task Force for the Management Emerging...

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DOST & SMART expands RapidPass project  to cover entire Metro Manila

Lenovo Legion takes Gaming PCs to new levels with latest lineup

The latest generation of Lenovo Legion PCs has arrived, equipping gamers with a smarter class of gear with our unique blend of uncompromised engineering and industrial design.

Stylish on the outside, savage on the inside, the new Lenovo Legion generation comes with:  

Lenovo Legion Coldfront 2.0 thermal management

Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard

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Lenovo Legion takes Gaming PCs to new levels with latest lineup

SAMSUNG’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy A01, is now available for only PHP5,490!

SAMSUNG’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy A01, is now available! For only PHP 5,490, the Galaxy A01 brings many cool features in a very affordable package.

Perfect for binge watching videos, playing games, or chatting with loved ones through video calls, this newest smartphone is sure to be a hit with its 5.7 inch HD+ Infinity V Display and its 3,000 mAh battery. It also has a...

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SAMSUNG’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy A01, is now available for only PHP5,490!

Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD Review: Performance Booster

Seagate FireCuda consists of internal storage solutions primarily designed for PC gaming. As today's PC gaming involves graphically rich, large size game titles, it means that the storage solutions for this activity must be fast and ample. Seagate FireCuda addresses these requisites with two current solid state drive (SSD) models: the 520 and the 510. Let's take a look at the latter.

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Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD Review: Performance Booster

HUAWEI Mate Xs, the Unprecedented Foldable Phone is Now Available in the Philippines

Finally, Huawei’s most high end device featuring the Kirin 990 5G SoC and an improved Falcon Wing Design is now available in the Philippines!

On April 5, Filipinos can visit Aerophone, Intogadgets, MemoXpress and Silicon Valley online channels. Besides all the top notch features that consumers will be getting, the Huawei Mate Xs, will also come with (1) one year maintenance...

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HUAWEI Mate Xs, the Unprecedented Foldable Phone  is Now Available in the Philippines

Enabling Remote Work - VPN Plus Licenses Free Until September 30, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, many businesses have adopted work from home policies. Synology's wireless routers feature powerful VPN server capabilities that enable businesses to quickly facilitate a remote workforce. Starting from April 6, Synology VPN Plus licenses will become free to purchase until September 30, 20201. 

"We have seen many businesses...

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Enabling Remote Work - VPN Plus Licenses Free Until September 30, 2020

Lenovo Legion Next-gen Gaming PCs to Feature NVIDIA and Intel's Latest Technologies

Lenovo Legion is set to deliver gaming enthusiasts with more immersive experiences. Its upcoming PC line up will feature the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU with Max Q Design and up to new 10th Gen Intel Core H Series mobile processors.

New Lenovo Legion 7i laptop to unveil this year

Powered by the new GeForce RTX SUPER GPUs with Max Q Design on the new Lenovo...

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Lenovo Legion Next-gen Gaming PCs to Feature NVIDIA and Intel's Latest Technologies

Huawei releases its 2019 Annual Report Huawei announces solid business performance and commitment to creating greater value for

Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report today, detailing a solid business performance. The company's global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at CNY858.8 billion, up 19.1% year on year; its net profit reached CNY62.7 billion; and its cash flow from operating activities topped CNY91.4 billion, up 22.4% year on year. As part of a long term, ongoing investment in technological innovation and...

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 Huawei releases its 2019 Annual Report Huawei announces solid business performance and commitment to creating greater value for

Six Steps for Securing Your Remote Workforce at Scale

Business continuity and disaster recovery plans are designed to address an organization’s need to quickly suspend normal on site operations in the event of a power outage, illness, or natural disaster that may make it unsafe for employees to travel on site. This plan needs to include the ability to quickly establish a secure, remote workforce.

Transitioning administrative staff...

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 Six Steps for Securing Your Remote Workforce at Scale

SAMSUNG Galaxy Note10 Lite offers premium features for this generation's go-getters

Many of today’s millennials are budding multi hyphenates. They juggle multiple things at once while they actively pursue their passions. Their 9 5 desk jobs don’t stop them from being content creators, travel enthusiasts, and young entrepreneurs on the side. They are ambitious and only aspire for the best things life has to offer, whether it be for leisure or productivity.

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Note10 Lite offers premium features for this generation's go-getters

Realme C3 Elevates Entry-Level Smartphone Experience with High-Tier Features

realme Philippines, the top 4 smartphone brand in the Philippines, launched today its newest triple camera gaming monster, the realme C3.

The latest in realme Philippines’ C series, the realme C3 boasts highly competitive features in four key areas performance, camera, display and battery – making it the most powerful entry level smartphone in the market to date.

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Realme C3 Elevates Entry-Level Smartphone Experience with High-Tier Features

Catriona Gray, BJ Pascual, and Jason Magbanua lead the SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 and Z Flip launch in the Philippines

With the arrival of the Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, SAMSUNG officially announces renowned fashion photographer BJ Pascual, same day edit king Jason Magbanua, and 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray as the brand ambassadors of the newest devices of the decade. At the media launch, they revealed how the smartphone helps them find a new way of capturing photos and videos.

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Catriona Gray, BJ Pascual, and Jason Magbanua lead the SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 and Z Flip launch in the Philippines

At Full Throttle: Bolt28 Sim Racing all set in April

Budding regional sports marketing agency Bolt28 gears toward fulfilling its goal of becoming a gamechanger in the industry with the debut of Bolt28 Sim Racing. Happening from April 22 to 26, the five day simulated automobile racing will take place at SM City Clark in Pampanga.

Bolt28 Sim Racing consists of three days of time trials, followed by the semi finals and the finals. Spurring...

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At Full Throttle: Bolt28 Sim Racing all set in April

Huawei brings first 5G smartphone in the Philippines with Globe Platinum

In its efforts to push the boundaries of mobile technology, Huawei, together with Globe, brings the first 5G capable smartphone to Philippine shores the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G.

Redefining the possibilities of mobile technology

Huawei takes another bold step forward by equipping its latest flagship device with 5G capability. The Mate 30 Pro 5G is powered by Kirin 990 5G one...

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Huawei brings first 5G smartphone in the Philippines with Globe Platinum

Samsung phones get up to 50% discount on Lazada 12.12 Year End Sale

Filipinos love to look forward to promos and deals from their favorite brands during the holiday. During this time, they anticipate sales like Lazada 12.12 where they are treated with tons of freebies, discounts, deals, and promos. Samsung is joining the fun as it holds the Grand Galaxy Gift mas where users can enjoy special bundles of up to 50% off on these devices, and flash sales starting...

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Samsung phones get up to 50% discount on Lazada 12.12 Year End Sale

Huawei slashes phone, smartwatch prices on Shopee, Lazada 12.12 sale

With Christmas around the corner, consumers can expect nothing less than the best. Huawei is participating in this year’s much awaited 12.12 Sale with discounted deals as much P13,000. So, if you are looking for promos, we have a list of all the Huawei products available on Shopee and Lazada.

1. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro from P32,990 to P19,794

2. HUAWEI Nova 3 from P18,990...

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Huawei slashes phone, smartwatch prices on Shopee, Lazada 12.12 sale

ViewSonic Elite gaming monitors grab spotlight at ESGS 2019

ViewSonic Elite series of gaming monitors wowed visitors at the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2019. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, ESGS 2019 is one of the most anticipated eSports and gaming conventions in the Philippines.

ViewSonic Elite series includes models such as the Elite XG270QG. Sporting a 27 inch IPS Nano Color Display, this monitor boasts...

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ViewSonic Elite gaming monitors grab spotlight at ESGS 2019

Samsung Galaxy Fold arrives in PH through top telcos

Hot on the heels of its global launch, Samsung is bringing to the Philippines the Samsung Galaxy Fold through leading telecommunication providers Globe and Smart.

The Galaxy Fold combines users’ favorite smartphone and tablet features to deliver a new kind of mobile device and a first of its kind user experience.

When closed, users can access essentials on the cover...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold arrives in PH through top telcos

beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC headphones hit PH store shelves

beyerdynamic Headphones Philippines has unveiled its first Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones – the LAGOON ANC. The LAGOON ANC revolutionizes wireless music pleasure with its unique combination of state of the art noise cancellation and the innovative MOSAYC sound personalization.

beyerdynamic LAGOON ANC offers not only complete, relaxing silence but also a sound quality...

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beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC headphones hit PH store shelves

Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD on special offer at ESGS 2019

Esports and Gaming Summit 2019 (ESGS) is welcoming the last Friday of October with a bang as it stages the opening ceremonies happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Similar to the previous iterations of this event, gamers, brands, and people from different walks of life are set to gather once again under one roof, but in a much larger number, as a way of celebrating...

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Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD on special offer at ESGS 2019

2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup ends on a high note

The 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup kicked off on a high note on October 4, Friday, at the SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium in Quezon City. The three day event, which highlighted top gaming products from Taiwan PC brands, Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and League of Legends (LoL) tournaments, and a cosplay competition drew crowds of eSports fans, gaming enthusiasts as well as...

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2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup ends on a high note

ABS-CBN TVplus Go turns Android phones into handheld TV

ABS CBN, the first network in the country to go digital, continues to accelerate local television’s digital migration in support of the government’s thrust to switch off analog transmission as it announces a nationwide rollout of the ABS CBN TVplus Go. This also supports Filipinos by giving them affordable access to entertainment on the go.

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ABS-CBN TVplus Go turns Android phones into handheld TV

Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup to showcase top gaming brands

As the Philippines continues to grow into a viable gaming and eSports market, Taiwan’s ICT industry further strengthens its support for local eSports athletes and enthusiasts by introducing its most advanced technologies and powerful devices to the country.

The 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup will be held October 4 6, 2019, at the SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium in Quezon...

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Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup to showcase top gaming brands

Linksys MR8300 Tri-Band Gaming Mesh WiFi Router now in PH

Mobile gaming and the consumption of 4K streaming content are taking Asia Pacific by storm these days. As a matter of fact, the region accounts for an impressive 47% share of the global mobile gaming market and is set to generate over USD 72.2 billion by the end of 2019.

Addressing the continuously growing consumer demand for a more seamless mobile gaming and 4K entertainment...

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Linksys MR8300 Tri-Band Gaming Mesh WiFi Router now in PH

Samsung Galaxy A Series gets updated with A10s, A20s, A30s, and A50s

Broadening its array of midrange smartphones, Samsung is bringing to the Philippines its updated range of Galaxy A Series. Adding excitement to the launch of the new lineup, Samsung patrons may now preorder the Galaxy A50s bundled with a free Galaxy Fit e fitness tracker or a PhP 1,500 store voucher. 

The Galaxy A50s available for preorder comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal...

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Samsung Galaxy A Series gets updated with A10s, A20s, A30s, and A50s

Huawei nova 5T preorder set sold-out, phone to hit stores on 14th

Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Huawei nova 5T in the Philippines, Huawei just reached another milestone with the sold out announcement of the preorder bundle of the new smartphone. The preorder bundle comes with a couple of great freebies like a pair of Huawei Surround Speakers worth PhP 1,990 and a free year of streaming on iFlix worth PhP 1,308.

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Huawei nova 5T preorder set sold-out, phone to hit stores on 14th

There's opportunity in underserved broadband market - Converge ICT

With a vast population that is expected to hit 109 million by the end of 2019, the Philippines consists of more than 20 million households. However, less than four million of these are connected to the Internet through broadband, most of which are still relying on a copper cable system.

While telco giants Globe Telecom and Smart Communications address the deficiency through mobile...

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There's opportunity in underserved broadband market - Converge ICT

SM Supermalls celebrates #SMCyberMonth2019 this August!

Join SM Supermalls at any of its 72 malls across the Philippines as it celebrates the Cyber Month this August! Whether you are a technology enthusiast, gamer or just a mallgoer, you will be treated to a shower of updates on gadgets trends, exclusive deals, and gaming events when you take part in this month long celebration.

Welcoming #SMCyberMonth2019, a kickoff event was...

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SM Supermalls celebrates #SMCyberMonth2019 this August!

ASUS hypes up ROG store opening at Gilmore with new promo

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) will reward buyers at the newly opened Gilmore concept store in Quezon City with the best ROG merchandise and up to a Nintendo Switch gaming console. Named Power Pack Promo, ROG will boost gamers with more power to win in style!

The promotion will run from until August 14, 2019. For select ROG products, gamers can get a specific ROG item or...

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ASUS hypes up ROG store opening at Gilmore with new promo

Lenovo intros 2019 models of Legion, IdeaPad, and Yoga PCs

Lenovo recently introduced its 2019 lineup of PCs catering to the needs of every user.

Gaming laptops and peripherals

Starting off with the Legion, the company's gaming line, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Y740 powered by NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2060 GPU and Intel's 9th Generation Core i7 9750H CPU. Wrapped in an all aluminum chassis with a thin bezel, the Y740...

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Lenovo intros 2019 models of Legion, IdeaPad, and Yoga PCs

Start up your passion with HP Pavilion x360 convertible laptop

Gen Z’s and young millennials are so passionate about expressing their individuality and making the world a better place that most of them dream of owning startup companies. This generation of socially responsible individuals is also known for working on things that add meaning and purpose and for giving back to society.

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Start up your passion with HP Pavilion x360 convertible laptop

MSI welcomes airing of Discovery esports TV special in PH

MSI recently brought the excitement of its partnership with Discovery Channel by staging an exclusive event held at the 55 Events Place in Quezon City. MSI has partnered with Discovery to celebrate the rise of eSports as a legitimate revenue generating industry that brings millions of people together across the world, including the Philippines. In connection with the...

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MSI welcomes airing of Discovery esports TV special in PH

Manage printing tasks even when on the move with HP Smart App

Nowadays, with the help of today's technologies and the Internet, most startup entrepreneurs are practically running their micro and small sized businesses from their smartphones. These individuals take advantage of the cloud to store and access their files and use the latest apps to manage everyday tasks.

One app that entrepreneurs will find helpful in boosting productivity is the HP...

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Manage printing tasks even when on the move with HP Smart App

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 20 Series rolls out starting this July

GIGABYTE has announced this month the launch of its GeForce RTX 20 SUPER Series which takes advantage of NVIDIA's Turing architecture. The portfolio consists of the AORUS series, GAMING series, and the WINDFORCE series in GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER variants.

The GeForce RTX 20 SUPER Series features Ray Tracing (RTX) which allows game...

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 20 Series rolls out starting this July

First Dynabook-branded laptops launch in Asia next month

Dynabook Singapore Pte. Ltd. (formerly Toshiba Client Solutions Asia Pte. Ltd.), recently announced its first Dynabook branded solutions with three laptops and a USB C Dock. Designed for business, these three laptops include the Dynabook Portégé X30, Dynabook Tecra X40, and the Dynabook Portégé A30. This month also marks the 30th Anniversary of the first Dynabook...

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First Dynabook-branded laptops launch in Asia next month

Discovery's TV special highlights MSI's devotion to esports

Discovery is now launching ESPORTS: THE RISE OF THE NEW KING, a special program themed around the thriving esports ecosystem. This nearly an hour program helps shed light on how gaming has rapidly evolved from a pastime into a top tier sport. Global esports organizations, tournaments, game publishers, popular games, esports teams, fans, and manufacturers of gaming gears all play a major role...

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Discovery's TV special highlights MSI's devotion to esports

Bren Limitless, Dream High Gaming top Juicy Legends Tournament

Top gaming teams Bren Limitless and Dream High Gaming emerged as overall Champions at the first ever Juicy Legends Tournament which culminated in the iconic Isetann Recto Mall in Manila. The two month Juicy Legends Tournament, staged by ULVL Gaming and sponsored by ARC Refreshments Corp.’s Juicy Lemon brand, served as an esports battleground for avid gamers of the popular Mobile Legends:...

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Bren Limitless, Dream High Gaming top Juicy Legends Tournament

Level up with the right Seagate solution for you

Seagate Technology, a world leader in data solutions, has broadened its portfolio with several new models, including new solid state drive (SSD) offerings. From gung ho gamers to Instagram gurus, photo collecting parents, or visionary creatives, Seagate offers the data storage solutions that empower users to live their best digital lives in today’s fast changing data heavy...

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Level up with the right Seagate solution for you

Samsung concludes PASS10N Lab with Sunnies Studios

Samsung concluded its PASS10N LAB with a workshop with Martine Cajucom and Jess Wilson, the creative director, and the brand manager of the retail powerhouse Sunnies Studios. The talk is designed to allow those part of the online community Samsung Members to ignite their passion in entrepreneurship, photography, videography, fitness, and gaming. For its last leg, the girls of Sunnies...

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Samsung concludes PASS10N Lab with Sunnies Studios

Samsung PASS10N Lab puts spotlight on mobile gaming

The Samsung PASS10N Lab campaign, a series of workshops that allow today's generation of trailblazers find their tribe, whether it’s in entrepreneurship, photography, videography, fitness, included an exclusive session for gamers as well.

For its fifth leg, the tech giant invited radio DJ and gamer enthusiast Gino Quillamor together with mobile gamers for a...

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Samsung PASS10N Lab puts spotlight on mobile gaming

Speed up ecommerce success with Anchanto's platforms

The promising digital economy in the Philippines, partly driven by the growing ecommerce segment, is opening a door of endless opportunities for companies of various sizes, including MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises).

To further help them succeed in the ecommerce space, Singapore based Anchanto is offering them platforms that simplify and increase the visibility of their...

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Speed up ecommerce success with Anchanto's platforms

Samsung QLED 8K TV heralds a new era of entertainment

In an exclusive event held at The Fifth ballroom in Rockwell, Samsung Philippines recently introduced to the country its QLED 8K TV, promising to provide consumers with a brand new, never before seen experience of premium quality television screens.

Integrating the new Quantum Processor 8K, Samsung’s QLED 8K TV can produce images in greater detail and depth at 7680 x 4320 display...

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Samsung QLED 8K TV heralds a new era of entertainment

Samsung ushers in the Era of Live with Galaxy A80 and A70

Samsung is seeing a big, bright picture of the future driven by today’s digital natives and tech savvy content creators. By 2021, the Korean company is seeing a tremendous growth in mobile traffic by 78%, brought about by video content. However, this figure will be overshadowed by the rapid traffic growth of live video, pegged at 870 percent.

Preparing today’s generation...

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Samsung ushers in the Era of Live with Galaxy A80 and A70

How students can make their summer fruitful with Nimo TV

Summertime has just begun and, as expected, most students are looking for activities to make their vacation worthwhile. 

Nimo TV, one of the country's leading video game streaming platform, is an excellent past time for students who love gaming and learn new skills at the same time. It offers 8 to 12 MP quality live streaming and can be accessed via mobile or PC make it easier for...

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How students can make their summer fruitful with Nimo TV

First Legion Concept Store opens in largest mall in PH

Lenovo recently launched its first gaming store in the Philippines, the Legion Concept Store, located inside the largest mall in the country, the SM City North EDSA in Quezon City, allowing visitors to find, test, and purchase a wide range of Lenovo and Legion products.

As part of the experience visiting the new establishment, mallgoers may also play games there using Legion...

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First Legion Concept Store opens in largest mall in PH

OPPO F11 Pro with popup camera launches at PhP 18,990

In a star studded Thursday afternoon at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, OPPO officially unveiled to the public the F11 Pro, the latest member of the OPPO F family.

The OPPO F11 Pro carries a dual rear camera system consisting of a 48 megapixel image sensor with F1.79 aperture, 5 megapixel sensor with F2.4 aperture, and a 6P lens, allowing it to capture remarkable photos even...

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OPPO F11 Pro with popup camera launches at PhP 18,990

Epson LightScene projectors transform your biz's scenery

Epson Philippines sheds the light in a number of ways as it launches the LightScene Projectors, the brand's new group of spotlight shaped accent lighting solutions for innovative applications recently at Hilton Manila in Pasay City.

In an event named as LightScene Showcase, LightScene Projectors were displayed in a number of various settings, putting emphasis on their capability of...

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Epson LightScene projectors transform your biz's scenery

Bigger, faster ASUS gaming monitors now available in PH

ASUS welcomes April 2019 by introducing its latest array of gaming monitors at an exclusive media gathering in their Philippine office.

With screen resolutions getting bigger and refresh rates becoming more demanding, ASUS highlighted several key models focusing on faster monitor speeds together with larger screens coupled with innovative display features.

These trends pushes...

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Bigger, faster ASUS gaming monitors now available in PH

PUBG partnership reveals Vivo's big gaming ambition

Vivo announced the partnership with the world’s leading mobile game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) by Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation as the title sponsor of the upcoming PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019, one of the biggest mobile gaming tournaments in the world.  

Vivo will provide the official smartphones for the PUBG MOBILE Club Open...

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PUBG partnership reveals Vivo's big gaming ambition

Kingston authorized partner program launches in PH

Kingston Technology has teamed up with channel partners to promote the authorized partner program in the Philippines.

Ranked as the world’s number one memory module manufacturer for the third party memory market for 15th consecutive year by IHS and DRAMeXchange with a 68% marketshare in 2017, Kingston has a force of more than 300 authorized stores and nearly 500 brand...

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Kingston authorized partner program launches in PH

Nimo TV praises Project Lupon for WESG 2019 broadcast

Nimo TV lauded Project Lupon for its intense coverage of the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) from March 7 to 17, 2019.

The all star broadcast team headed by Kuya Nic gave a blow by blow update of the tournament and threw some in game items, steam wallets, and bundles of seven packs to some of its lucky subscribers.

"We are delighted in bringing the tournament to all our...

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Nimo TV praises Project Lupon for WESG 2019 broadcast

TNC Predator bags P26M as DOTA 2 champ in WESG 2018

Hot on the heels of its big win as the ultimate champion in the DOTA 2 category of Predator League in February, Filipino eSports team TNC Predator recently bagged another major triumph as it takes home the championship trophy with USD 500,000 (over P26 million) cash prize in the DOTA 2 Grand Finals of the World Electronic Sports Game (WESG) 2018 in Chongqing, China on Sunday, March 10...

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TNC Predator bags P26M as DOTA 2 champ in WESG 2018

Project Lupon leads WESG 2019 broadcast on Nimo TV

Nimo TV recently announced its partnership with AliSports as the official broadcasting partner of the World Electronic Sports Games 2019 (WESG) happening in Chongqing, China.

WESG 2019 Finals will feature 36 teams hailing from different parts of the globe to partake in a prize pool of USD 5.5 million across multiple titles. Six teams from the Americas, 11 teams from...

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Project Lupon leads WESG 2019 broadcast on Nimo TV

Nimo TV joins forces with Alisports for WESG 2019

Leading global platform Nimo TV continues to strengthen its global presence in the world of eSports through its partnership with Alisports as the official broadcasting partner of the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) for the WESG 2019 happening in Chongqing, China.

The live streaming giant has received the rights to cover and broadcast the WESG event through the app, making it...

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Nimo TV joins forces with Alisports for WESG 2019

Galaxy Fold introduces new device category for Samsung

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category. The Galaxy Fold features the world’s first 7.3 inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. The Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more – bringing to life new...

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Galaxy Fold introduces new device category for Samsung

PH bags DOTA 2 crown at Predator League APAC Finals

Predator League Asia Pacific Finals 2019’s three day tournament in Bangkok, Thailand concluded on a high note with a big win for the Philippines as all Filipino eSports team TNC Predator bags the championship crown in the DOTA 2 category.

TNC Predator won the category after defeating BOOM ID of Indonesia, taking home the Predator League Asia Pacific symbolic shield as a trophy...

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PH bags DOTA 2 crown at Predator League APAC Finals

Predator intros champ, new gaming chair at PUBG finals

ARKANGEL bested 15 other gaming team in the finals to win the Predator League PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Philippine Finals on January 26 at the High Grounds Cafe and January 27 at Glorietta Activity Center.

A total of 16 top teams from all over the Philippines — Team No Future, MIRACULUM, TNC PRO TEAM, Anonymous Ilonggos, Nirvana, Vulture Gaming, Mistah, DPT...

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Predator intros champ, new gaming chair at PUBG finals

LG opens its 1st Information Display Showroom in PH

LG Philippines is redefining the country’s tech landscape by launching the very first LG Electronics Information Display (ID) Showroom in the Philippines.

Officially opened on 28 January 2019, the ID Showroom features the global tech giant’s innovations that earned the trust and confidence of millions of customers around the world. Being the first LG Philippines ID Showroom...

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LG opens its 1st Information Display Showroom in PH

Honor 10 Lite now on sale in PH starting via Shopee

Honor Mobile jumpstarts 2019 by officially launching the latest addition to its growing family of impressive midrange smartphone line — the Honor 10 Lite. Known as the younger sibling of Honor’s 2018 flagship, the Honor 10, the brand makes sure that the Honor 10 Lite is nothing short of its predecessor and is definitely something that should not be taken lightly.

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Honor 10 Lite now on sale in PH starting via Shopee

ASUS ROG unleashes NVIDIA GeForce RTX gaming laptops

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) introduced its latest lineup of gaming laptops at CES 2019, including the ROG Mothership, ROG Zephyrus S GX701, ROG Zephyrus S GX531, ROG Strix SCAR II, and ROG Strix Hero II. All have graphics powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX engines. 

Meet the Republic of Gamers GeForce RTX gaming laptop family

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ASUS ROG unleashes NVIDIA GeForce RTX gaming laptops

This HP Scanjet is world's most secure scanning device

In most medium and large scale enterprises, document scanning can be a tedious and tiring chore especially with the everyday volume of materials that a department or the entire office needs to capture and share or store on digital file.

Recognizing how much company time and resources are wasted on slow scanning processes, HP introduces its Scanjet Enterprise Flow N9120 fn2 Document...

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This HP Scanjet is world's most secure scanning device

Lenovo rolls out laptops with Intel Optane technology

In a bid to deliver the latest technology to its customers in the Philippines, Lenovo announced the launch of new laptops featuring Intel Optane memory technology. The new devices are designed to bring greater efficiency and a more powerful experience to all Filipinos customers.

Intel Optane is a system acceleration solution found in 8th Generation (or newer) Intel Core processors...

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Lenovo rolls out laptops with Intel Optane technology

Lenovo launches laptops with AMD CPUs and GPUs

Lenovo is refreshing its product offerings to Filipino customers with the launch of new laptops that run on AMD Ryzen processors. The release is part of the company’s objective of bringing the latest technology straight to consumers. 

“AMD’s newest processors are getting a lot of praise due to their powerful performance, especially when it comes to running...

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Lenovo launches laptops with AMD CPUs and GPUs

New Jabra Elite series earphones reach PH shores

Jabra has launched four new members of the Elite series in the Philippines the Elite 45e, Elite 65t, Elite Active 65t, and the Elite 65e. First announced at CES 2018, they are the latest to join the Elite family of headphones and earbuds, a series engineered for outstanding music quality and strong voice capability.

With the Elite range, headphone users no longer have to...

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New Jabra Elite series earphones reach PH shores

Xiaomi's Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro now available in PH

Just in time for the gift giving season, Xiaomi is bringing in the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi 8 Pro to the Philippines, giving consumers more ways to enjoy the best features from the Mi 8 series.

Inspired by the works of the famous French impressionist Claude Monet, whose paintings are renowned for bringing out the effect of light on natural colors, the Mi 8 Lite features a new glass...

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Xiaomi's Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro now available in PH

Nokia 5.1 Plus now all set for the holidays at PhP 12,990

With the holiday season fast approaching, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is bringing to the Philippines the Nokia 5.1 Plus. With its impressive processing power, the Nokia 5.1 Plus delivers great gaming performance and AI imaging in an accessible, stylish package. Combining contemporary design and quality build, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is sure to offer a unique and accessible experience to...

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Nokia 5.1 Plus now all set for the holidays at PhP 12,990

Virtual PH brings new unique VR experiences to Filipinos

Virtual PH, the most immersive virtual reality theme park in Metro Manila, officially opened its doors at Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig City. The new establishment features a diverse selection of state of the art VR experiences that are first in the Philippine market and will surely be enjoyed by everyone.

With a series of virtual reality driven playgrounds, Virtual PH brings Filipinos a...

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Virtual PH brings new unique VR experiences to Filipinos

Huawei Mate 20 Series phones now available in PH

Modern mobile phone design has come a long way since the days of physical keypads, cramped monochrome screens, and extending antennas. Nowadays, smartphones are sleeker and less utilitarian looking despite packing tremendous computing power underneath. More and more they’ve become quite the fashion statement as much as they are productivity tools.

Huawei has refined this design...

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Huawei Mate 20 Series phones now available in PH

Predator League 2019 kicks off with Alodia as new face

Predator Gaming has geared up for Asia Pacific Predator League 2019, the region’s biggest world class gaming tournament, as it officially launched last October at One Esplanade in Pasay City. This milestone event coincides with the reveal of celebrity gamer slash cosplay sensation Alodia Gosiengfiao as the newest Predator Gaming Ambassador.

Now on its second year, the Asia...

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Predator League 2019 kicks off with Alodia as new face

Sharp is major sponsor of LED televisions at ESGS 2018

One of the biggest gaming events in the Philippines, Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) took place at SMX Manila from October 26 to 28, 2018. The three day event served as a huge gathering of gamers before the end of the year.

Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) took part in ESGS 2018 as one of the official exhibitors, together with other well known brands. As a major sponsor...

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Sharp is major sponsor of LED televisions at ESGS 2018

Nokia smartphones among the first to get Android 9 Pie

HMD Global has announced that Android 9 is available for the Nokia 6.1 Plus via Nokia phones beta labs starting this month. This follows the Nokia 7 Plus, which was the first smartphone running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 to globally roll out the Android 9 Pie late September.

HMD Global Chief Product Marketing Officer Juho Sarvikas said: “To further solidify our leadership and...

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Nokia smartphones among the first to get Android 9 Pie

Acer Nitro 5 with Intel Optane now available in PH

Acer Philippines today unveiled its latest addition to the Nitro 5 gaming series: the Intel Optane powered Nitro 5. Lauded for its refined styling and outstanding performance for casual gamers, the Nitro 5 is the first device to receive a speed boost from the Intel Optane Technology. Three Nitro 5 Intel Optane powered models were launched in the country.

Housed in a sleek black and red...

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Acer Nitro 5 with Intel Optane now available in PH

Honor adds 8X to midrange line, opens PH's 1st brand shop

Honor revealed its latest addition to its X series lineup, the 8X, packed with all of the hallmarks of a premium device: a 6.5 inch FullView display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution, a 91% screen to body ratio, a 20MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the rear and a 16MP camera within the notch, 4+128GB storage and expandable to 400GB, and a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body. The Honor 8X is powered...

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Honor adds 8X to midrange line, opens PH's 1st brand shop

OPPO's VOOC feature on Find X and F9 explained

Imagine what you can do with your smartphone if you can save 31 days in a year without the hassle of wall charging with cables or carrying a power bank. In that time, you can not only make many important calls, but also focus on your passion, work, and day to day activities related to your device.

A low battery notification is the last thing that a busy, multi tasking individual needs...

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OPPO's VOOC feature on Find X and F9 explained

ASUS brings new ZenBook and VivoBook laptops to PH

ASUS Philippines recently unveiled its latest ZenBook, ZenBook Pro, and VivoBook S premium ultraportable laptop series, all powered by Intel's 8th Generation Core processors. Embodying ASUS’s In Search of Incredible brand spirit, the ZenBook and VivoBook series are unified under the headline theme Unleash Your Creative Power.

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ASUS brings new ZenBook and VivoBook laptops to PH

Epson unveils new printers and projectors in PH

Epson Philippines recently unveiled its latest innovations to its trade partners and the media at this year’s Grand Launch: Innovations that Dominate which was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig City.

The introduction of the new models of Epson’s business laser projectors, SureColor T series of technical printers, as well as EcoTank printers, the new brand...

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Epson unveils new printers and projectors in PH

Vivo V11, V11i smartphone make landfall in PH

Bolstering its portfolio of AI powered offerings under the V series, Chinese smartphone giant Vivo officially brought to the Philippines the Vivo V11 and the V11i. The arrival of Vivo's latest handsets was welcomed locally with a star studded event held at the Shangri La at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City.

"Innovating with consumers in mind is our priority. We are excited to...

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Vivo V11, V11i smartphone make landfall in PH

ASUS ZenBeam E1: Multiple Features, Multiple Benefits

Introduction

Pocketable and portable projectors are not a new thing for Taiwanese technology giant ASUS. Back in 2012, I got a chance to write about the ASUS P1 LED, the company's first foray into projectors. Fast forward to the present, the folks at ASUS Philippines sent me the ZenBeam E1. Let's have a closer look into it and see if ASUS's latest product is a reflection of the...

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ASUS ZenBeam E1: Multiple Features, Multiple Benefits

Samsung outs Galaxy Watch, Tab S4 and Tab A 10.5 in PH

South Korean technology giant recently brought the Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 to the Philippines, three new additions to the company's expanding ecosystem of Galaxy labeled mobile devices.

MAIN PHOTO: (From left to right) Dan Torres, Marketing Head for IT & Mobile; Patty Lee, Product Marketing Category Head; Bea Ignacio, Product...

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Samsung outs Galaxy Watch, Tab S4 and Tab A 10.5 in PH

Acer Swift 5, world's lightest 15-inch laptop, unveils at IFA

Acer announced the pricing and availability of the Swift 5 (SF515 51T) notebook, the world’s lightest notebook PC with a 15 inch display. Designed for discerning customers who want an envy inducing PC, the Swift 5 delivers exceptional performance in an elegant chassis that weighs less than one kilogram (990g).

The Swift 5 (SF515 51T) is powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel...

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Acer Swift 5, world's lightest 15-inch laptop, unveils at IFA

ECS LIVA Q Mini PC priced above PhP 10,000 in PH

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has introduced the LIVA Q, the world’s smallest Windows based Mini PC. The newly launched LIVA Q is a pocket sized Mini PC featuring the latest Intel Apollo Lake SOC processors, together with 4GB RAM 32GB eMMC storage and HDMI 2.0. The latest series of LIVA product supports and enables the handling of 4K content playback with ease.

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ECS LIVA Q Mini PC priced above PhP 10,000 in PH

Globe, Garena stage major League of Legends event in PH

Thousands of gaming fanatics flocked to the Mall of Asia Arena this August 18 19 for the country's biggest League of Legends event, Globe Conquerors Manila 2018! Presented by Globe and Garena, the major e sports tournament saw eight teams from the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia battle it out to become the best team in Southeast Asia. Gamers were also treated to the...

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Globe, Garena stage major League of Legends event in PH

Samsung officially unveils Galaxy Note9 in PH

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation officially launches the Samsung Galaxy Note9 in the Philippines. Held on August 14 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, the event gathers media personalities, together with Samsung dealers and partners for an evening of exciting talks and a closer look at the tech giant’s newest flagship smartphone.

Hosted by Cesca Litton, the media launch...

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Samsung officially unveils Galaxy Note9 in PH

Gaming-centric Honor Play launches at PhP 15,990

Honor, the leading mobile device e brand, officially launched the Honor Play, adding another innovative model to the brand’s smartphone series. The Honor Play was designed specifically to satisfy every casual and hardcore mobile gamers’ needs by delivering an optimum, high end performance, and will be available in the country for only PhP 15,990. The Honor Play will be available in...

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Gaming-centric Honor Play launches at PhP 15,990

ASUS rolls out AMD B450 series motherboards in PH

ASUS recently announced that the ROG Strix, Prime, and the TUF Gaming series motherboards built on the AMD B450 chipset and supporting the latest AMD Ryzen processors are now available.

AMD’s Ryzen platform offers an incredible desktop compute experience with multithreaded horsepower plus accessible overclocking and gaming prowess. Earlier this year AMD launched the second...

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ASUS rolls out AMD B450 series motherboards in PH

HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset sells for PhP 1,995

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, announced the launch of Cloud Stinger Core gaming headset. It is an affordable headset, designed for console gamers looking for great sound at a value price.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is designed for PS4 and is also compatible with the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch. The headset features an adjustable steel slider and soft ear...

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HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset sells for PhP 1,995

Samsung Galaxy J8 hits PH store shelves today

The Samsung Galaxy J8, the perfect companion for life’s picture perfect moments, hits stores nationwide today.

Built to capture vibrant photos, the Galaxy J8 features a Professional Dual Camera. The 16 megapixel F1.7 + 5 megapixel F1.9 camera system allows one to zone in on what matters with Live Focus. The feature enables background blur adjustment to create an...

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Samsung Galaxy J8 hits PH store shelves today

FEU is champ of 1st inter-college PUBG tourney in PH

The FEU ANBU team of Far Eastern University has emerged as the champions of the inaugural MSI NVIDIA University League PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG) Tournament, the first intercollegiate competition in the Philippines.

After weeks of intense competition, seven teams made it to the finals on July 21 at Titan Café, a GeForce certified iCafe equipped with GeForce 1050...

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FEU is champ of 1st inter-college PUBG tourney in PH

Huawei nova 3i launches, nova 3 preorder begins in August

Chinese smartphone giant Huawei officially brought to the Philippines the Huawei nova 3i, the company's latest smartphone model for the midrange market. Adding to the excitement brought about by the launch was the introduction of celebrity James Reid as Huawei's new brand ambassador at the activity area of Glorietta in Makati City last Saturday.

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Huawei nova 3i launches, nova 3 preorder begins in August

ZenFone Live L1 budget phone now out for less than 6K

In the recent months, ASUS has further strengthened its stance in the mobile industry with an impeccable lineup of ZenFones, with media and fans lauding the #Backto5 campaign featuring the all new ZenFone 5. This month, the Taiwanese company is reintroducing yet another contender in the Philippines – the ZenFone Live – and this time it’s bigger and better!

Building on...

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ZenFone Live L1 budget phone now out for less than 6K

Toshiba Portégé Z30-E laptop arriving this Q3 2018

Toshiba has announced the Portégé Z30 E which packs professional performance with full size ports into a thin and durable design. The latest addition to Toshiba’s business PC offering, the Portégé Z30 E has been engineered with mobility and reliability at its core to increase business productivity by providing professional performance for today’s...

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Toshiba Portégé Z30-E laptop arriving this Q3 2018

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) makes landfall in PH

Samsung Philippines recently launched the Galaxy J8, the Korean tech giant’s newest addition to the J series. Arriving with a Professional Dual Camera, the new smartphone features a 16MP F1.7 + 5MP F1.9 Rear Camera equipped with Live Focus, allowing users to produce vibrant and expertly taken photos. The feature allows one to adjust the level of background blur in photos...

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Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) makes landfall in PH

OPPO unveils Find X and Find X Lamborghini Edition (Updated)

Update: The OPPO Find X is now available for preorder in the Philippines for the price of PhP 49,990 until August 1, 2018. Customers may preorder in OPPO stores located inside the following malls: SM Dasmarinas, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Gaisano Mall Davao, SM Clark, SM Pampanga, SM Calamba, SM Cebu, SM Fairview, SM Urdaneta, SM Baguio, SM Aura, SM Marikina, and Market...

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OPPO unveils Find X and Find X Lamborghini Edition (Updated)

Kevler brings Swiss audio technology to Filipino homes

Leveraging on Swiss technology, Kevler is bringing its expertise in professional audio to Filipino homes. Kevler has been powering concerts and large scale events with its top of the line of amplifiers, microphones, mixers, and speakers. Now, the brand is set to elevate entertainment experience at home with its range of home theater systems.

"Kevler has always strived to deliver...

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Kevler brings Swiss audio technology to Filipino homes

GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser launches in PH

Following its immense success in South Korea, GrandChase Dimensional Chaser is set to conquer the Philippines by storm as the real time role playing game (RPG) is now available for download on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. Prior to its launch, the game has garnered 200,000 pre registrations.

The official sequel to the hit online game GrandChase, GrandChase Dimensional...

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GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser launches in PH

Honor 7S and 7A smartphones make landfall in PH

After unveiling the flagship Honor 10 and making the Honor 7x available on Lazada, Chinese smartphone brand Honor is amplifying its local presence by bringing two new additions to its growing roster of affordable handsets: the Honor 7S and the Honor 7A.

Featuring a 5.45 inch FullView HD display with 18:9 aspect ratio, the Honor 7S is powered by a MediaTek...

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Honor 7S and 7A smartphones make landfall in PH

Yes, we'd like a serving of the new LG G7 ThinQ, please

LG Electronics Philippines officially unveiled the LG G7 ThinQ, its new flagship premium smartphone, at an exclusive launch recently event held at trendy bar and lounge Yes, Please.

Combining exciting innovations, a sleek design, and stunning display and sound with LG’s intuitive ThinQ AI technology, the G7 ThinQ takes the smartphone experience to unprecedented heights. The G7...

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Shopee is PH's 1st e-commerce site to onboard local celebs

Leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Shopee, is embarking on a new venture as the first e commerce platform in the Philippines to onboard local personalities. Introducing Shopee Celebrity Club, Shopee is enabling its patrons to have an easy access to a curated collection of products by several personalities, including Avel Bacudio, Matteo Guidicelli, Vice Ganda, Kris...

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Shopee is PH's 1st e-commerce site to onboard local celebs

Beefed-up ZenFone Max Pro has 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM

Bringing more gaming centric smartphones to the market, ASUS Philippines recently unveiled the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant of the ZenFone Max Pro (ZB602KL) during its Max Pro: Game Zone event held at the Cyberzone Annex of SM City North EDSA in Quezon City.

The said event is the brand's first ever mobile gaming festival in the country, staged in partnership with SM Cyberzone, as well as...

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Beefed-up ZenFone Max Pro has 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM

New Belkin accessories protect, power up iPhones

Comprehending that Apple devices such as new generation iPhones (iPhone 8, 8+, and X) are valuable investments, the Philippines's renowned Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) is bringing to the country Belkin's latest array of solutions designed to keep you hard earned iPhone protected and powered up.

"For as long as Filipinos rely on their iPhones for work, Power Mac Center...

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New Belkin accessories protect, power up iPhones

Acer Swift 5: light yet loaded

Acer has announced the new Swift 5 notebook featuring a 15 inch display clad in an elegant chassis that weighs less than one kilogram, making it ideal for people who are always on the go.

“There’s been great feedback on Acer’s amazingly light 14 inch Swift 5, and we are now pushing the limits with the 15.6 inch model,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer...

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Acer Swift 5: light yet loaded

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Review (Updated)

Updates: This review now includes still photos that were captured using the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1, and benchmark results. This article was originally published on June 22, 2018.

Introduction

Carrying the Max designation on its full name, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL) is part of ASUS's ZenFone range of smartphones packed with ample battery capacity. In the case of this...

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ASUS  ZenFone Max Pro M1 Review (Updated)

VAIO is back, still looks good and quite expensive

VAIO, Sony's once PC brand and business unit, appeared at Computex earlier this month, with one clear message: VAIO is back. Nevertheless, Sony branding was entirely absent on the laptops or marketing materials present at its booth. To recall, Sony sold VAIO to Japan Industrial Partners in 2014 due to poor sales.

In spite of the absence of Sony branding, VAIO's laptops retain the...

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VAIO is back, still looks good and quite expensive

Vivo X21 brings in-display fingerprint scanning to PH

Marking another milestone in the Philippine smartphone landscape, Vivo officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the X21, which brings to consumers world's first In Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology along with other cutting edge features such as FullView Display, AI photography, and face recognition technology.

A pioneering innovation resulting from Vivo's research and...

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Vivo X21 brings in-display fingerprint scanning to PH

New HP printers print out docs for only 10¢ per page

In today’s fast paced world where the success or failure of a business depends on how quickly it can provide quality products and services, entrepreneurs are even more determined to invest in resources that can help meet their customers’ demands.

HP realizes this and has introduced two hardworking printers that are becoming the trusted partners of productivity driven...

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LG G7 ThinQ launching in PH next month (updated)

Update: LG Philippines officially launched the LG G7 ThinQ on June 14, 2018 for the price of PhP 42,990. This story was originally posted on May 24, 2018.

LG has introduced the latest addition to its roster of premium smartphones, the LG G7 ThinQ. Powered by Qualcomm's newest mobile platform for flagship handsets, the Snapdragon 845, the G7 ThinQ combines useful and convenient AI...

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LG G7 ThinQ launching in PH next month (updated)

How NVIDIA GPUs push the limits of AI and robotics

For a company that is considered as one of the prime movers in the PC industry, Computex has always been an important affair for NVIDIA. Taiwan’s biggest technology exhibition has always served as a stage for NVIDIA to showcase its latest innovations. This year, spearheaded by none other than the company’s co founder, CEO, and president Jensen Huang, NVIDIA primarily discussed its...

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How NVIDIA GPUs push the limits of AI and robotics

NZXT showcases casings and coolers at Computex 2018

During Computex 2018, NZXT showcased its full array of gaming PC solutions, comprising of its latest casings, power supply units (PSUs), and cooling systems.

Starting off with NZXT's H series chassis lineup, the most notable is the H500i, a compact ATX midtower chassis. Demonstrating the H500i, NZXT equipped it with its very own N7 Z370 motherboard, powered by an Intel Core i7 8700K...

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NZXT showcases casings and coolers at Computex 2018

BIOSTAR showcases mining and gaming mobos at Computex

COMPUTEX 2018 was a successful showcase of BIOSTAR’s latest blockchain computing solutions, RACING series motherboards, graphics card, and smart home products. BIOSTAR had a full display of its industry leading crypto mining solutions with iMiner series and its BTC line in both Intel B360 chipset and AMD B350 solutions. New models were added to the RACING line of Intel 300 and AMD X470...

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BIOSTAR showcases mining and gaming mobos at Computex

Samsung intros Galaxy J6, Nadine Lustre as endorser

Coinciding with the announcement of Nadine Lustre as its newest brand ambassador, Samsung Philippines introduced to the country the Samsung Galaxy J6.

“We designed the Galaxy J6 to be your ultimate break buddy,” says Dan Torres, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) Marketing Communications Head for IT & Mobile, during a recent media launch held at VERSUS...

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Samsung intros Galaxy J6, Nadine Lustre as endorser

Starmobile steps closer to Pinoys via sari-sari stores

A Filipino company that fully understands the needs of Filipino consumers and how to reach them, Starmobile, the mobile subsidiary of Star Telecom Alliance Resources, Inc. (STAR, Inc.), recently announced that its devices are now available in more than 900 sari sari stores across the Philippines.

“By making Starmobile phones available in sari sari stores all over the country, we...

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Starmobile steps closer to Pinoys via sari-sari stores

Zotac MEK gaming PCs shine at Zotac Cup Masters 2018

Zotac is continuing its efforts to expand its range of PC products and the company took Computex 2018 as a perfect opportunity to showcase them. At the week long exhibition, Zotac put on display small form factor PCs and graphics cards, products that make the brand easily associated with gaming. Speaking of gaming, Zotac further expressed its commitment to gaming by gathering some of the best...

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Zotac MEK gaming PCs shine at Zotac Cup Masters 2018

CORSAIR outs Crystal Series mATX PC cases at Computex

During Computex 2018, CORSAIR announced the release of the new Crystal Series 280X RGB and Crystal Series 280X mATX enthusiast PC cases, bringing CORSAIR tempered glass design to a new smaller form factor.

Comprising of tempered glass panels in front, side, and roof, the Crystal 280X RGB provides a stunning view of your PC. Illuminated by two LL120 RGB fans, each featuring 16 RGB LEDs...

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CORSAIR outs Crystal Series mATX PC cases at Computex

ASUS ROG Phone introduces a new gaming ecosystem

The recently concluded Computex, one of the region's largest annual technology pilgrimage, saw a number of revelations, but one of the biggest unveilings this year came from ASUS: the ROG Phone.

Marketed under ASUS's Republic of Gamers (ROG) line of products, the ROG Phone is obviously a gaming centric proposition. Backing its prowess, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

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ASUS ROG Phone introduces a new gaming ecosystem

The most awarded IT brands at Computex d&i Awards 2018

A day before the official opening of Computex 2018's exhibition halls, Computex d&i awards honored and showcased this year's winning products.

On its 11th year, Computex d&i awards added three specialty award categories, namely IoT, Startups, and Applications. A total of 60 innovations were chosen based on the following criteria: Innovation and Elaboration, Functionality...

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The most awarded IT brands at Computex d&i Awards 2018

Flagship Honor 10 launches, pre-order via Shopee

Hot on the heels of its global unveiling in London last month, the Honor 10 is finally launched in the Philippines in partnership with Shopee. Ahead of the local launch, the Honor 10 already sold one million units globally. Honor itself continues to lead as the number one smartphone e brand in China. Since its inception, the brand has reached 100% growth in overseas markets: Honor ranks number...

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Flagship Honor 10 launches, pre-order via Shopee

NZXT PC case co-designed by famous streamer Ninja

Expanding its PC cases under the H Series, NZXT recently announced the H700i Ninja Edition. As what its name hints, the H700i Ninja Edition mid tower casing was designed in collaboration with the world famous streamer, Tyler "Ninja" Blevins.

“What Ninja has done for PC gaming and the gaming community at large is nothing short of amazing,” said Johnny Hou, NZXT’s...

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NZXT PC case co-designed by famous streamer Ninja

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges now features Lightsaber Versus Mode

Lenovo and Disney have joined forces to bring for the first time to Star Wars: Jedi Challenges a new feature expansion that allows Star Wars fans to have lightsaber battles against each other in local multiplayer mode. The new feature called Lightsaber Versus Mode is the second free update since the product was launched in November 2017. Lightsaber Versus Mode is available for download through...

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Star Wars: Jedi Challenges now features Lightsaber Versus Mode

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