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Xiaomi launches Mi 11 Lite: Ultra-slim smartphone without compromise

Xiaomi Philippines has introduced a new addition to its Mi 11 family – Mi 11 Lite. The new device packs all the perks of a flagship-level smartphone into an ultra-lightweight and stylish design, perfect for users seeking a high end smartphone without the high price. This new smartphone from Xiaomi is now available in the country. Experience the difference with TrueColor AMOLED display Sporting a 6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay with 10-bit TrueColor support, Mi 11 Lite produces a dazzling 1.07 billion colors – 64x more than its predecessor. This allows for smoother color gradation and a more natural transition between hues, minimizing banding and reducing noise and blemishes on the image, whatever angle the display is viewed from. Featuring DCI-P3 color gamut, color performance is further optimized by providing high color accuracy and retention, ultimately creating a stunningly vivid, true-to life image. Additionally, its support for HDR10 creates a more dynamic image with sharper contrast f

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Globe, DITO now interconnected on mobile calls, SMS

Globe customers can now make domestic mobile calls and send SMS to DITO Telecommunity subscribers and vice versa following the successful interconnection of services of the two telcos. “This effort is a reflection of Globe’s commitment to fair and healthy competition in the telco industry, as well as its adherence to the rules and regulations prevailing in competition and telecom laws,” said Atty. Froilan Castelo, Globe General Counsel. Globe is also working to finalize the interconnection of fixed landline service with DITO. Interconnection among telco providers is in line with provisions for compulsory interconnection of authorized public telecommunications carriers under Republic Act 7925. The law aims to create a universally accessible and fully integrated nationwide telecommunications network to encourage more infrastructure investments from the private sector that would benefit the consumers. Globe continues to aggressively build new sites to increase coverage, and upgrade ex

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Synology introduces versatile RackStation RS2821RP+

Synology recently launched its new 3U 16-bay RackStation RS2821RP+, built to excel in large-scale infrastructure backup, business-level file serving, and private cloud services. "The RS2821RP+ is a high-performance storage solution aimed at SMB customers," said Julien Chen, Product Manager at Synology Inc. "Abundant storage capacity, upgraded performance, and redundant power make it a dependable file server," Chen said. "It also supports essential remote work applications, such as Synology Office, Synology Drive, and Synology Chat — our file sharing and productivity solutions that keep workers connected and company data accessible. More than twice as fast The new RackStation unit boasts a significant leap in performance over its predecessor, delivering 115% higher random write IOPS, 162% higher read IOPS. It also offers 26% higher sequential read performance at 2200MBps and 65% higher sequential write throughput at 1164MBps. Customizable to your business needs The RS2821RP+ can b

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MSI unveils its CES Award-Winning Summit Series laptops

MSI has officially unveiled its latest “Best of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021” convertible laptop, Summit E13 Flip Evo and Summit E16 Flip, both designed under the law of golden ratio. Alongside the powerful laptops are the launch of MSI Pen, an innovation awardee from CES, and the USB-C Docking Station Gen 2. These new products bring the most flexible, mobile, versatile work style for business professionals. Flip the future to the peak of the success: Summit E13 Flip Evo The Summit E13 Flip Evo, awarded as “Best of CES 2021”, has exemplified the law of “Golden Ratio”. The 13-inch lightweight and versatile laptop represents impeccable aesthetic perfection, crafted with precise calculation and design, from the logo and its most prominent placement to the 16:10 display that expands reading space to enhance work efficiency. The chassis of the laptop is also an artistic masterpiece tailored by CNC machining process. It features an ergonomic 360-degree hinge for variable working

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Xiaomi expands Mi 11 Series lineup in global mega launch

Xiaomi recently announced the release of three breathtaking smartphones in its Mi 11 series: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, and Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite (4G). Alongside were presented two new ecosystem products, Mi Smart Band 6 – the latest edition of Xiaomi’s ultra-popular fitness wearable, as well as the brand new smart home cinema – Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. Xiaomi keeps expanding its suite of smart life offerings, making new experiences available to global consumers and making life more convenient. ●      Mi 11 Ultra – Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line flagship revolutionizing smartphone photography and videography ●      Mi 11i – Sleek performance powerhouse merging superb display with Dolby Atmos ●      Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite – Ultra-slim and feather-lite smartphone built to complement your style ●      Mi Smart Band 6 – Latest iteration of the world’s best-selling smart band featuring a large 1.56” display, SpO2 measurement capabilities1 and more fitness models ●      Mi

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Pinoy eSports teams to vie in Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020-21 Grand Final

As the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final pushes through after a year of hiatus, teams who qualified for Predator League 2020 Grand Finals as well as organizations invited by Acer can finally display their skills in the upcoming online-only tournament. Given the circumstance and the scope of this year’s festivities, the competition is divided into four sub-tournaments. Two for Dota 2 and two for PUBG. Teams were pre-assigned to their designated sub-tournament. A total prize of $400,000 to be pooled across qualifiers to the four sub-tournaments and the winners will also be given the coveted APAC Predator League Shield and Acer Predator products. On the other hand, the tournament’s much-awaited return isn’t the only source of excitement. Complementing its heralded return are the storylines involved including the six teams who will represent the Philippines. One of the two games that will sparkplug this year’s league is the popular battle royale game, PlayersUnknown’s Ba

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Pure air everywhere with LG PuriCare wearable air purifier and new air conditioners

LG Philippines has finally launched one of their most eagerly awaited Air Solutions products in the country. In a recent installment of the South Korean technology giant’s popular livestream event, long time LG Brand Ambassador James Deakin hosted the launch that was simulcast through Lazada and Facebook. The self-purifying mask, which was introduced and went viral a year ago, is one of the most coveted techwear pieces worldwide. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier, together with its case, is offered alongside LG’s line of air conditioners which also feature UVnano technology. UVnano is LG’s newest innovation that revolutionizes personal protection. This technology uses ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria. The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier’s charging case uses UVnano to clean the mask while its charging, while the new air conditioners uses ultraviolet light to sterilize the fan to prevent 99.99% of germs from adhering to its surface. This process makes the air blow

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POCO launches two flagship phones: POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro

POCO Global recently launched two flagship smartphones - The Real Beast POCO F3 and the new and soon-to-be-coveted POCO X3 Pro. Sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform, POCO F3 immediately grabs attention as the brand's most commanding device to date. POCO F3 is also equipped with a 6.67" E4 AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate, as well as the Dolby Atmos audio technology. Powerful yet slim and light, POCO F3 is comfortably in the league with high-end flagships. POCO X3 Pro maintains the top-notch features that made its predecessor a prime choice for hardcore gamers and techies, but boasts an even better performance with one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 Mobile Platform. With upgraded speed, storage capacity, and RAM option, POCO X3 Pro takes gaming experience to a level unparalleled at this price point. "As of Feb 28th, 2021, POCO has shipped a total of 13 million smartphones since the initial laun

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Take a good look at Synology's NAS powered mail solution

Mail server is one of the most crucial business productivity tools. The best email hosting provider will not only let you reliably send and receive email for your own domain, it might also offer additional values, such as shared contacts, calendars for your company, and collaboration on team documents for superb productivity. While the most common mail server solutions are often incorporated with build its own mail service by integrating hardware server and mail solution or cloud mail services, there are also many alternatives to the above mentioned solutions in the mail server solution market. However, due to a variety of limitations for small and medium businesses such as budget, scalability, maintenance, and others, a NAS vendor like Synology took advantage of the market inefficiency, and introduced a NAS based mail server solution MailPlus that is sweepingly easy to manage and navigate that ultimately filled the market gap. Some shortcomings of cloud mail services Businesses of

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Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 make innovation accessible to all

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd recently unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72, making powerful innovation accessible to everyone. The latest Samsung Galaxy A series lets you communicate and express yourself with an awesome camera, immerse yourself in a clear viewing experience with a smooth scrolling display, and enjoy greater peace of mind with innovative Galaxy foundation features including water resistance and a long-lasting battery. The Galaxy A series will also expand your mobile experience by providing access to the wider Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices, such as Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Tab. “Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That’s why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratize Galaxy innovations for everyone,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovations, servic

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