Facebook has officially changed its name to Meta, to fit with Zuckerberg’s idea for his company’s future. All this talk of the Metaverse and El Zuck’s grandiose plan to integrate a vision of the internet that’s present in Snow Crash and Ready Player One (both incidentally, being post-apocalyptic novels) don’t necessarily explain what Facebook rebrand […]
Initial Impressions: The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the very best phone the brand can offer in the Philippines, loaded with all the features you could ever want in a flagship offered at a price that’s hard to ignore. Pros Flagship processor Excellent design Good cameras Insane fast charging speeds Cons No OIS in camera No […]
Review verdict: The realme Band 2 is a definite upgrade to last year’s version released in the Philippines, sporting more features while retaining the original’s excellent battery life, at the expense of a higher price tag. Pros Lots of good features Great battery life Bigger display Cons More expensive VS last year’s model No physical […]
Review verdict: The Huawei MateBook 14s brings the brand’s high-end laptop efforts to the Philippines. It’s a great high-end performer, but take note that all that awesomeness comes with a price. Pros Excellent screen Exceptional design Good performance Excellent keyboard Cons Expensive Touchscreen drives up the price Huawei is looking to make a dent in […]
I’ve had the same phone plan for eight years now, and despite Smart’s best efforts to tear this unlimited LTE plan from my hands with the sweet allure of new phones year after year, I’ve managed to resist the siren song. That streak ends this year. This year, I’m getting a new phone and getting […]
Review verdict: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 G503 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops you can buy in the Philippines today. You’ll be paying a lot for the privilege though, thanks to the laptop’s steep price tag. Pros Great design Excellent display Powerful hardware Excellent speakers Surprisingly good battery life Cons Noisy Expensive […]
Review Verdict: While the Motorola Edge 20 Pro has lost its literal edge because of its flat construction this year, it’s still a pretty solid option for anyone looking to get a flagship-grade smartphone in the Philippines this year. Its versatile set of cameras, beautiful screen, and solid performance make it a formidable contender in […]
Play-to-earn games like Axie Infinity are the future of gaming, and OP Games, a startup that enables game developers to monetize their work using Web 3.0, is looking to be the tip of the spear in the space. The startup has managed to raise $8.6 (Php 433 million) of seed funding. The idea behind the […]
Review verdict: Xiaomi has managed to disrupt the marketplace yet again, thanks to their latest tablet, the Pad 5 in the Philippines. It’s a great choice for people looking for a decently specced’d tablet in the country without having to pay top-tier pricing. Pros Great screen 120Hz refresh rate Excellent speakers Flagship-grade performance Cons No […]
Initial impressions: The Xiaomi Mi TV P1 is a fantastically priced 4K in the Philippines that you should definitely consider buying if you’re shopping for a new TV. Pros Very good display Lots of great features 4K capability Excellent pricing Cons TV is mostly plastic PatchWall isn’t available in the Philippines yet Aside from their […]