After opening its first showroom in the Philippines at Makati, Gogoro has revealed its energy plans for its electric scooters. The Gogoro Energy Plans, accessible via the Gogoro app (downloadable via Play Store or App Store), come with two monthly subscription options: Plan 799 gets you a 300Ah battery that can cover up to 420km […]
Steel Series Alias Pro Review verdict: Want to upgrade your home streaming setup to sound like you’re in a studio without spending a car downpayment’s worth of cash doing it, then the Steel Series Alias Pro is the way to go if you’re in the Philippines. It’s as plug-and-play as you can get as far […]
Options abound for people looking for an affordable smartphone that packs a pretty good punch. POCO is a brand that’s definitely known for their budget-friendly devices and their recent release early in November — The POCO C65 — is no exception, which is priced at PHP 5,499 for its base variant. It comes with a […]
Before we start this article, I want to make one thing clear: I am pro-EV and electrification. I’m tired of choking on smoke and seeing smog whenever I have to go anywhere, and I look forward to the day when EVs outnumber ICE vehicles on the road. That being said, the Philippines isn’t ready for […]
Dash cams have become indispensable given the increasing challenges of Manila traffic and, unfortunately, the erratic behavior of some drivers on the road. While you can find decent dash cams for recording your daily commutes, imagine the added benefits of integrating artificial intelligence into such a gadget and other features that can make the drive […]
Review Verdict: Despite being more expensive than its predecessor, the V29e addresses a number of the V27e’s shortcomings while having improvements on camera performance and battery life. Pros -Ultra-wide camera is back -Impressive battery life -Good overall camera performance Cons -Only a single speaker -Slower charging speed -More expensive than V27e The V29e was […]
GoPro has held its position as the go-to name in action cameras for quite some time. However, my last experience was with the GoPro Hero 7, a model from five generations ago. Given the advancements since then, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try out their latest offering – the GoPro Hero 12 Black […]
Following its official announcement in 2021, a regulatory filing in China has finally revealed the Xiaomi SU7, the brand’s first EV. Confirming early spy shots of the car, it’s safe to say that the Xiaomi SU7 will give Tesla’s Model S a run for its money. Based on the regulatory filings, Xiaomi will be releasing […]
Review Verdict: The A98 is an average mid-range phone from OPPO that is an upgrade over last year’s A96. It’s a sleek phone overall, but its pricing places the A98 in a tough spot with its competitors. Pros -Decent gaming performance -One of the better IPS displays in its segment -Great battery life Cons -No ultra-wide […]
Review Verdict: The ZenBook Pro 16X OLED has all the bells and whistles to make it the best laptop for content creators. Its high asking price is justifiable when you compare it side-by-side with Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro. Pros -Stable thermals -Stellar display -Decent battery life (for a Core i9) Cons -Heavy and thick -Expensive […]
realme 11 Philippines Review Verdict: Despite appearing to be more of an incremental upgrade, the realme 11 has a great 108-megapixel camera that has a proper digital zoom to make it versatile for most shooting conditions. Pros -Great digital zoom performance -67w fast charging -Smudge-resistant design Cons -Thick bottom bezel -A bit on the expensive […]
Review Verdict: The Kingston XS1000 is a more affordable alternative to the XS2000 in the Philippines, keeping its tiny form factor while offering fast NVMe read and write speeds and a lower price tag. Pros Tiny footprint Fast NVMe speeds Cons Less premium build than XS2000 Only 1TB and 2TB options After creating buzz […]