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HONOR X9b 5G Sets Sales Record with a Whopping 512% Growth Over HONOR X9a 5G

HONOR Philippines kicked off the first quarter of 2024 with a resounding success, witnessing an astounding 512% surge in sales for the HONOR X9b 5G compared to its predecessor, the HONOR X9a, on the first day of sale last January 20. Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It’s a win for our HONOR X9b 5G campaign as we celebrate not just one, but 5-fold increase in growth sales compared to our sales performance for HONOR X9a 5G. It’s only the beginning for Quarter 1 and we’re very grateful to our partners, dealers, and the whole HONOR Community. Thank you for your continuous support and patronage towards our brand. To more successful campaigns!" The HONOR X9b 5G First Day Sale became the talk of the town, with a notable presence of pre-order claimers observed at prominent locations such as SM Center Angono, SM City North EDSA, SM City Marikina, SM City Bacoor, SM City Fairview, and SM Mall of Asia. Looking back, HONOR Philippines recen

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Jackie Chan joins HONOR as The Newest Year of the Dragon Ambassador

The No. 1 smartphone brand in China, HONOR, officially announced that Jackie Chan is the brand’s Year of the Dragon Ambassador during the HONOR Magic6 series and HONOR Porsche Design launch. In order to connect technology to more consumers, HONOR has launched a series of New Year-themed activities, services, and benefits in the past. For this year, HONOR prepared a magical New Year's Eve light show that combines modern technology and traditional architecture at the Taiyuan LIFE store. It was a visual feast aimed to bridge technology and art, and the collision of classics and the future to accompany consumers in 2023. On New Year's Eve, HONOR also road-tested HONOR 100 series smartphones equipped with SLR-level photo cameras to help customers take breathtaking New Year's photos. In light of the symbolism of Dragon being a high-raking status, HONOR introduces Jackie Chan as the brand’s Year of the Dragon Ambassador in China, not only because the award-winning actor live up to the statu

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‘Long-lasting Value Companion’ realme Note 50 now available online, starts at ₱2,499

realme Philippines, alongside Global HQ, unveiled a brand-new product line and introduced the realme Note 50 to the local Filipino market. Tagged as “Long-lasting Value Companion,” it is designed for every user looking for an affordable and trustworthy smartphone that does not fall short in durability, style, and features. The realme Note 50 comes with a 6.7” 90Hz HD+ Display that is best suitable for browsing social media, messaging, streaming videos, and playing games. For its affordable price tag, the phone build has standout durability even in a lightweight and thin 7.99mm Ultra Slim Design that feels premium to hold. To assure quality and endurance for everyday usage, the realme Note 50 is certified with IP54 Dust and Water Resistance. This includes exposure to elements such as accidental splashes and other incidents. To elevate user experience, the phone is capable of having a total of 8GB RAM with its 4GB physical RAM and up to 4GB virtual RAM through realme’s Dynamic RAM Expa

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HONOR Unravels PORSCHE Design Honor Magic V2 RSR in China

Global technology brand HONOR and Porsche Design unveiled the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR in Shanghai, China. Being the thinnest inward foldable phone in the market reflecting the expertise of the respective partner, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR sets the stage for a future of innovation and design. This momentous partnership between HONOR and Porsche Design is another best practice for HONOR, as a global and premium brand, to bring collective innovations to consumers around the world. As George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., stated, "United by a shared pursuit of excellence, HONOR and Porsche Design will co-design the next generation of smart devices, combining human-centric technology and functional design to create exciting products for global consumers." “From day one of this extraordinary partnership, we have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of our first jointly developed smartphone. At Porsche Design, we want to bring the unique Porsche spirit and values to

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Blacklist Rivalry and Team Secret are The New Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Champions!

The grand finals of Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 served up a day of esports matches and performances from musical superstars for the thousands of fans in attendance at the Mall of Asia Arena and to the many more watching online. Blacklist Rivalry bested local rivals Execration in the Dota 2 tournament, while regional powerhouse Team Secret dismantled Japanese squad FAV gaming to win their first LAN to kick off 2024 in VALORANT. In Dota 2, Blacklist Rivalry played a bruising Alchemist-Dragon Knight-Spirit Breaker draft against Execration’s more tempo-oriented Tiny, Pangolier, and Lina lineup. But tempo was hard to come by for Execration as Khim “Gabbi” Villafuerte’s Spiritbreaker was just causing problems for them all over the map. Abed “Abed” Yusop controlled the game all the way with his Dragon Knight alongside Timothy “Tims” Randrup’s Shadow Demon as Blacklist Rivalry took Game 1 in convincing fashion. In Game 2, Execration went back to Ember Spirit for Mark Anthony “Bob” Urbi

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‘BamBam’ becomes 1st Xiaomi SEA Ambassador, Says Redmi 13 Series Reflects One’s Talent, Wisdom, and Excellence

Xiaomi today announced its collaboration with ‘BamBam Kunpimook’, also known as BamBam from GOT7, as the first ambassador for Xiaomi Southeast Asia at its latest ‘Redmi Note 13 Series’ launch event in Thailand's capital city, Bangkok. Xiaomi is well-recognized for being a world-leading technology brand that designs and manufactures smartphones and various AIoT devices for everyone including the new generation who have outstanding lifestyles and being self-assured. This collaboration is inspired by the concept of 'Every Shot Iconic' from ‘Redmi Note 13 Series’, and will significantly enhance communication and reflect the Redmi brand image, aligning with Redmi Note 13 Series’ core concept ‘Every shot iconic’. Moreover, it will inspire new generations around the world, as BamBam serves as an excellent role model who has showcased his great effort and skills in his unique way, representing the new generation’s wise use of technology. Redmi Note 13 Series launched under the concept of Eve

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Xiaomi Introduces All-new Redmi Note 13 Line-up

Xiaomi today introduced Redmi Note 13 Series at a launch event in Bangkok, Thailand. This exciting new series features five devices that further elevate the popular Redmi Note range: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi Note 13 5G, and Redmi Note 13. With significant upgrades to camera system, design, display and processor, Redmi Note 13 Series continues to close the gap between mid-range and flagship-level smartphones, delivering all-star durability, fantastic experience, and impressive imaging capability - all at reasonable prices. Make every shot iconic with Redmi Note 13 Series' upgraded camera systemEngineered to meet diverse photography needs, Redmi Note 13 Series boasts a versatile, upgraded camera system. The pro models, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 13 Pro, all feature an ultra-high resolution 200MP camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) to capture photographs with unprecedented levels of detail and bring

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Filipino Teams Stand Tall As Group Stages Conclude In Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals kicked off with an electrifying display of skill and high-octane matches throughout the Group Stages. The Filipino teams have emerged as formidable contenders as the Group Stages reached its conclusion. This premier esports tournament pits 26 VALORANT and Dota 2 teams from the region as they vie for the coveted Predator Shield and the lion’s share of the $200,000 prize pool. In Dota 2, Filipino powerhouses Blacklist Rivalry and Execration have successfully advanced to the semi-finals, solidifying their positions among the elite. Blacklist Rivalry, led by world-renowned midlane Abed Yusop, lived up to high expectations, dominating Group A with an impressive 4-0 record. The methodical gameplay was on full display as they systematically dismantled opponents, averaging only 30 minutes per match. Not merely a one-man show, offlaner Kim ‘Gabbi’ Santos similarly demonstrated exceptional form, accumulating 59 assists across their matches. E

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Magbabagsakan Dito: #TheToughestPhone HONOR X9b 5G Officially Arrives Tomorrow!

HONOR Philippines just made the highly anticipated grand launch of HONOR X9b 5G more exciting! Fans are more than ecstatic as Parokya ni Edgar Vocalist Chito Miranda was confirmed to grace the unveiling of the toughest phone on January 12, 2024. You can catch it live on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB_X9b_Pressrelease at exactly 7PM! “We are very happy to announce that Chito Miranda, Parokya Ni Edgar’s vocalist will perform during the launch of our HONOR X9b 5G together with Miss Charm Philippines and HONOR Star Pauline Amelincx as the host. This is just one of our suprises, there’s more to watch out for so stay tuned,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. The HONOR X9b 5G is a marvel of modern design and technology. Its golden curvature strikes the perfect balance between aesthetic appeal and user comfort, making it an absolute pleasure to hold. Despite its premium features, the HONOR X9b is surprisingly light and thin, weighing just 185g with a width of 7.98mm. In addit

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NVIDIA Brings Generative AI to Millions, with Tensor Core GPUs, LLMs, Tools for RTX PCs and Workstations

NVIDIA recently announced GeForce RTX SUPER desktop GPUs for supercharged generative AI performance, new AI laptops from every top manufacturer, and new NVIDIA RTX-accelerated AI software and tools for both developers and consumers.  Building on decades of PC leadership, with over 100 million of its RTX GPUs driving the AI PC era, NVIDIA is now offering these tools to enhance PC experiences with generative AI: NVIDIA TensorRT acceleration of the popular Stable Diffusion XL model for text-to-image workflows, NVIDIA RTX Remix with generative AI texture tools, NVIDIA ACE microservices, and more games that use DLSS 3 technology with Frame Generation.  In addition, NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM (TRT-LLM), an open-source library that accelerates and optimizes inference performance of the latest large language models (LLMs), now supports more pre-optimized models for PCs. Accelerated by TRT-LLM, Chat with RTX, an NVIDIA tech demo also released this month, allows AI enthusiasts to interact with their

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