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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-generation Ryzen family with the updated X470 chipset designed to further enhance the performance of higher-end gaming and content creation rigs. Now, AMD is launching the B450 chipset for a new generation of affordable motherboards. The B450 is streamlined for straightforward builds and smaller form factors. The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming elevates the platform with signature features for serious gamers while the TUF B450M-Plus Gaming focuses on essentials and durability. Despite differences within the series, the ASUS B450 family is bound together by common features and capabilities honed over nearly 30 years of mak

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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 cushions for comfort, along with a swiveling mic. The Cloud Stinger Core comes with directional 40mm drivers and a closed-cup design for an immersive in-game audio experience with less distractions. Players of all levels need quality, comfortable gaming headsets, and HyperX fills this demand, providing hours of comfortable gaming for pro gamers and enthusiasts alike. “Building on the demand for the HyperX Cloud Stinger headset, we designed the new high-quality Cloud Stinger Core for console gamers on a budget. The headset is made sturdy and durable and comes with steel sliders so users can comfortably pl

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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 artistic bokeh effect and make intended subjects stand out. The Great Night Camera carries an F1.7 lens aperture, producing breathtaking and vivid shots even under low-light conditions. The Galaxy J8’s 16-megapixel F1.9 Front Camera snaps gorgeous selfies, smartly highlighting one’s best features. With the Galaxy J8’s long-lasting 3500mAh battery, take photos all day without worrying about running out of power. View moments in high resolution through the Galaxy J8’s premium 6.0-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display. The expansive screen, complemented by a smooth and seamless body, lets users browse photos and videos in premium a

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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-based PCs designed especially for gaming. FEU_ANBU battled hard to come out on top to take home a MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB graphics card and other prizes each. CSB_Ninjaflex and FEUIT_Grandchasers were second and third, winning a MSI Immerse GH60 gaming headset and a MSI Vigor GK40 gaming keyboard respectively for each team member. According to FEU_ANBU team captain James Bryan F. Gonzales, the team worked hard to win the competition. They practised and planned how they would attack as a team. Each member of the team contributed to getting the first place. The MSI-NVIDIA University League PUBG Tournament was a reso

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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. Clad in an elegant body composed of a back glass and a metal mid-frame, the new Huawei nova 3i sports a 6.3-inch touchscreen display with FHD+ (2340 x 1080) resolution. Sporting a bezel-less design, the front comes with a minimal notch that houses a 24MP + 2MP camera system, complemented by a 16MP + 2MP camera system on the back with F2.2 aperture. All cameras (four in total) are backed by Huawei's AI technology which helps in ensuring impressive images with rich, accurate details and bokeh effects. Reinforced by AI algorithms driven by learning more than 100 million images, the nova 3i can distinguish 22 categories of over 500 scenes, result

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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 the features that were well-received with the original ZenFone Live launched back in 2017, the new ZenFone Live L1 now comes with even more features to love: an 18:9 HD+ display that guarantees immersive entertainment, face unlock technology for an added layer of security, a triple-slot tray that gives you more connectivity options, and a wide array of functions that will cater to youthful individuals for the affordable price of only PhP 5,995. The all-new ZenFone Live L1 gives users more of everything they love, in an amazingly compact and easy-to-use phone that's designed with consumers in mind. It sports an immersive

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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 increasingly mobile workforce. Built to perform and designed to move, the ultralight Portégé Z30-E offers premium performance in any setting. What’s more, with a range of full-size ports and common features across Toshiba’s entire business lineup, organizations can be sure of a consistent, compatible, and customizable solution across their IT infrastructure. “The Portégé Z30-E was developed with keeping business moving in mind, from employees in small to mid-size organizations, to large corporate environments - regardless of their location,” said Wong Wai Meng, Senior Manager of Product Strategy at Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd, Mobile Computing

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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 for that artistic bokeh effect. The Galaxy J8’s Great Night Camera ensures that any magical moment will never be missed even in low-light conditions. Snap fun nights out in breathtaking fashion with the F1.7 Aperture camera. The smartphone’s 16MP Front Camera takes gorgeous selfies, highlighting one’s best features perfectly. Both front and rear cameras of the Galaxy J8 are equipped with LED flash preserving precious moments in bright and clear quality. Take photos all day with confidence with the Galaxy J8’s long-lasting 3500mAh battery. Review memories in high resolution through the Galaxy J8’s premium 6.0-inch Super

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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 Market Taguig. Customers who will pre-order must provide their information to the store and a PHP 5,000 down payment to reserve their Find X. Claiming of pre-orders and settlement of remaining balance by August 6, 2018. This story was originally posted on June 20, 2018. World's fourth leading smartphone brand OPPO gathered analysts, observers, and members of the press in the renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, France to witness the global unveiling of its latest flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X. The said event was also watched by people across the globe through a livestream hosted on OPPO's website.

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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 impressive sound through the latest, state-of-the-art technology," says Jonathan Fabian, president of Digital Focus, the distributor of Kevler in the Philippines. "We believe that good, quality sound helps to complete any experience, whether you're at a concert or event, or at home enjoying a simple sound trip or a movie." Kevler KR Series Available in three variants, the KR series of active stereo speaker consists of models KR-508A 300W, KR-519A 500W, and KR-512A 700W. Each model features a dual speaker system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB for direct music playback, and RCA input to accommodate your medi

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