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POCO has announced the new POCO F9 Series — and the prices are jaw-dropping. And, no, we don’t mean that in a good way. We mean they’re jaw-droppingly high, squarely in the territory of what other premium flagships in 2026 cost these days.
Read MorePower Mac Center is finally on Lazada — just in time for the iPhone 18
Buying an Apple device online is one thing. Buying one that costs ₱80,000 (roughly $1,281) or more is another. Power Mac Center has officially launched its digital storefront on Lazada’s LazMall, giving Filipino shoppers another authorized place to buy Apple hardware without wondering who, exactly, is on the other side of the checkout button.
Read MoreNvidia puts $3.5 billion into MediaTek as custom AI chip race heats up
Nvidia‘s latest major AI bet isn’t another monstrous graphics processing unit. Instead, the company announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is pouring $3.5 billion (around ₱218.6 billion) into Taiwanese chip designer MediaTek through convertible bonds. The move signals a major expansion of a partnership that already stretches across PCs, automotive software, and data centers, giving Nvidia a fresh pathway to extend its dominance beyond the silicon it designs in-house.
Read MoreFintech firm Salmon nets long-term NBA PH partnership
The NBA has a new official partner in the Philippines, and it’s not a traditional sports brand or a telecommunications giant. It’s Salmon Philippines. You know, that local financial technology company focused on digital banking and consumer lending through a mobile app.
Read More‘Built for Years’: REDMI Note 17 Series raises bar for long-term smartphone reliability
The smartphone industry is entering a new phase of ownership. As annual upgrades become less dramatic for many users, devices are staying in people’s hands for longer. That shift is changing what users expect from their units: not simply strong performance on day one, but dependable battery life, durability, and smooth everyday use over time.
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Read MoreApple sets stage for Sept. 9 with foldable, iPhone 18 Pro, and new wearables expected
Apple has finally put a date on the mystery. The technology giant’s next major hardware event is officially happening on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, bearing the cryptic tagline “Surprise and shine.” For the sleep-deprived faithful in the Philippines, that translates to brewing a strong pot of coffee for a 1 a.m. stream on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The company’s invite shows a shimmering, iridescent logo that leaves plenty to the imagination.
Read MoreApple’s 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio: Big on AI, bigger on price
Apple has refreshed its desktop lineup with a new Mac mini powered by the all-new M6 and the M5 Pro, alongside a Mac Studio equipped with the M5 Max and the new M5 Ultra chipset. The common thread is hard to miss: Apple is betting big on running increasingly demanding AI workloads directly on your desk, rather than sending everything to the cloud.
Read MoreHONOR Magic V6 now up for preorder in PH at ₱119,999, includes free Pad X8b worth ₱12,999
The wait is over. The ultra-premium foldable that survived our chaotic, multi-country flight reroute earlier this year — and “pulled” an airplane during HONOR‘s local teaser campaign — finally has an official price tag in the Philippines.
Read MoreFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time arrives on Android, iOS
Level-5’s hit time-hopping cozy RPG, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, is now available on mobile devices starting today, Aug. 20. Originally launched on consoles and PC, the game brings its complete island-rebuilding adventure to smartphones and tablets.
Read MoreQualcomm’s Sept 22 launch teaser hints at 2-chip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup
Qualcomm is making its next flagship smartphone chip reveal a little less mysterious — but only a little. The company has teased “Dual 8 Elites” ahead of Snapdragon Summit 2026, confirming that two new high-end Snapdragon chipsets are coming on Sept. 22.
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