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Acer broadens eco-conscious Vero line with Acer Chromebook Vero 514

Acer unveiled today the new Acer Chromebook Vero 514 – the first Chromebook in its line of eco-conscious Vero devices that reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability by offering consumers and commercial customers more options that allow them to reduce their ecological footprint. The new Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514-1H/T) features a thoughtful design that takes the entire product lifespan into consideration since it is easy to upgrade, repair, disassemble and recycle. It also uses recycled materials in most areas of the product including 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in the chassis and 50% PCR plastic in the keycaps, 100% ocean-bound plastics on the touchpad surface, and 90% recycled paper packaging. “The simplicity, security, and speed of Chromebooks are the ideal complements to our Vero line’s focus on delivering powerful devices that keep an eye on the environment,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “The new Acer Chro

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Samsung introduces Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung has introduced its next generation of groundbreaking foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Z Fold4. Both devices feature customizable form factors, tailored experiences, and upgraded performance. Now in its fourth generation, the Galaxy Z series continues to break from convention to deliver new, impactful interactions that enhance everyday life.  “Samsung Galaxy foldables are built on the foundation of our openness philosophy, enabling new possibilities with complete customization both inside and out. Created in collaboration with our world-class partners, the next foldable devices offer unparalleled mobile experiences that meet the needs of our most dynamic users,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through our unwavering focus and industry leadership, excitement for the foldables continues to grow. We’ve successfully transformed this category from a radical project to a mainstream device lineup enjoye

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MOONTON Games, Blacklist International unveil new M3 World Championship Estes skin

International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games and world champions Blacklist International revealed the upcoming Blacklist International Estes skin for the first time. The Blacklist Protocol event was held in SM Mall of Asia - Music Hall, Pasay, to launch the roster that will compete in the upcoming MPL Philippines Season 10. The team also debuted their new jerseys designed in collaboration with artists Quiccs and Egg Fiasco. In a preview video, the Blacklist International Estes skin exhibits a signature black and white finish with diamond detailing on the character outfit and scroll. The silver-haired character also shows the well-known 'crowning pose' of OhMyV33nus, as the hero is known to be her main comfort pick, which helped the team win many tournaments. The video launched on MOONTON Games' official social media channels on 8 August 2022. "After months of working with MOONTON Games, we can finally see the new Blacklist International Estes skin. It is everything we w

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HUAWEI launches MateBook 16s and MateBook D16 laptops

HUAWEI Philippines has launched its biggest, most exciting products to date: the HUAWEI MateBook 16s and HUAWEI MateBook D16! Expand your world with the HUAWEI MateBook 16s and Matebook D16 As HUAWEI’s biggest and most advanced laptops to ever launch, these laptops promise the most intuitive control and smoothest performance. The company’s engineers have always crafted their products with care to deliver the best value, from the smallest devices to their biggest ones — and the HUAWEI MateBook 16s and HUAWEI Matebook D16, HUAWEI’s most premium offerings, are the ultimate testament to their incredible dedication to designing top-notch product performance. After rolling out best-value gadgets for content creators and heavy office professionals all year, like the MatePad 10.4 for artists on the go and the nova 9 for aspiring influencers, HUAWEI tops off their complete Smart Office collection with these new laptops. With huge screens, powerful processors, and the ability to access and co

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Predator announces Predator League 2022 Philippine Finals

Who will reign supreme in this year’s Predator League 2022 Philippine Finals? Predator is looking for the best Dota 2 and Valorant teams in the country. Witness epic battles and the crowning of the next Predator League champions. The Predator League 2022 Philippine Finals will take center stage at the SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium on September 17-18. The qualifiers will begin on August 4 for Valorant (other dates are August 11 and August 18) and August 7 for Dota 2 (other qualifier dates are August 13 and August 20). The playoffs will be held on August 31 and September 1 for Valorant and August 29 and 30 for Dota 2. At stake is the biggest prize pool yet of Php1 million! The 1st place winner will receive P200,000, the 2nd place P100,000, the 3rd place P75,000, the 4th place P50,000. Qualifier winners will each receive P25,000. The Dota 2 winners will have the glory of representing the country in the Asia Pacific Predator League Grand Finals 2022. After two years of lockdowns and

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Globe, property giants, lawmaker partner for built-in broadband to future-proof homes

Leading digital solutions group Globe, several of the country’s major builders and a lawmaker championing wider ICT access are pushing for greater adoption of built-in connectivity in developments across the country. These stakeholders are saying in one voice that internet access should be a basic provision like water and power. At Globe’s RISE to the Next Level event last Monday, July 11, top executives from Globe and property developers ASEANA Holdings Inc., Cebu Landmasters Inc., Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), and the Victor Consunji Development Corp. (VCDC), talked about their shared goal of providing internet-ready homes for the customers’ benefit and aligned to the digital age. Isabela 6th District Representative Faustino “Inno” A. Dy V, meanwhile, cited how equitable connectivity is a shared responsibility between government and the private sector, as he vowed to push passage of the bill allowing telcos to build infrastructure in private developments to enable further expan

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Huawei officially introduces Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei Watch D

The search for the perfect mate, and the new must-have smartwatch is over as HUAWEI Philippines opens pre-orders for the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, and the first sale for the HUAWEI Watch D, starting from July 1-14, 2022. With the new HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, Huawei returns to its roots to deliver an outward-folding handset, which is the thinnest, lightest, and most durable flagship foldable device on the market. It boasts of a new design and engineering as it introduces a new generation wing design, and a proprietary hinge technology that brings a reimagined and revolutionary flagship experience. Additionally, the world’s thinnest, lightest, and most reliable flagship foldable phone is composed of a new Fiberglass design for a beautiful look and refined texture that is soft to the touch. It also comes in a metal middle frame and leather pattern to bring out a younger look and style, and its warm color tones give a sense of weightlessness, simplicity, delicacy, and fashion. Unfolding immersive expe

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Huawei introduces thinnest FullView smart band and all-around high quality FreeBuds

Huawei has announced the Huawei Band 7, the company's thinnest smart band to date packed with a large display and comprehensive health monitoring features. As the latest smart band is only 9.99mm in thickness and 16g in weight (with strap), users can barely feel the device when they are wearing it for sleep, work, or exercise. It is a dedicated companion, designed to create a 24/7 exercise and health improvement experience, to help users discover new ways to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The new generation Huawei Band 7 features 1.47-inch FullView display with ultra-slim bezels, achieving the ultimate wearing experience and is equipped with AMOLED color display with a screen-to-body ratio of 64.88% and 194 x 368 resolution. The Huawei Band 7 features an ultra-narrow bezel for an extreme field of view, 2.5D high quality curved glass display, and a screen-to-body ratio of 64.88% which makes the whole screen look fuller, bringing a more impressive and high-definition visual experi

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French mobile tech brand WIKO enters the Philippine market

WIKO, an international mobile brand original to Marseille, France, continues to gear towards global expansion. Set off by its success in the European scale which dates back to 2011, it rapidly expanded its reach and visibility in above 30 countries worldwide. Now it proudly enters the Philippine market with two smartphones up its sleeves, the WIKO T10 and WIKO T50. PH welcomes WIKO's French aesthetics From the sky-high districts of France to other parts of Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia, WIKO has finally landed and is set to ignite the Philippine tech sphere. “The significant number of mobile phone users in the Philippines inspired this venture and the potential of WIKO is evident in a market with such demand,” says Mr. Whisky Wang, President for Asia-Pacific Region, WIKO. “The goal is to give value especially to the younger generations and, same as with any other countries where we are present, to be a key player in the mobile phone industry,” he further adds. WIKO is known

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G: M for millennials

Samsung has timely offerings this summer for people looking for exceptional yet more affordable smartphones than its high-end model lineup, which is currently top-billed by the Galaxy Z, the Galaxy S, and the Galaxy Note series. Hailing from Samsung's midrange line, the Galaxy M23 5G comes with features that new graduates, young professionals, or anyone from the millennial market segment would appreciate. Beginning with the physique, the Galaxy M23 5G brandishes a 6.6-inch FHD+ touchscreen display with 1080 x 2408p resolution held by a metallic body with a frosted matte finish. Coming in three colors, namely Deep Green, Light Blue, and Orange Copper, the Galaxy M23 5G is pleasant to behold and hold as it does not easily attract unsightly fingerprints or smudges.  The Galaxy M23 5G's display is crisp and brilliant, which you can expect from a Samsung smartphone. On paper, the screen has 120Hz refresh rate, which makes the phone ideal for both content consumption and content creation.

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