Camille Vidan

Report: Xiaomi’s MIUI Has Several Major Security Flaws

It’s Xiaomi’s turn on the privacy spotlight. According to a report from cyber security firm eScan, Xiaomi’s homebrew firmware, MIUI, has some serious security flaws. eScan published their findings earlier this month, listing a number of the MIUI’s vulnerabilities that they believe can be taken advantage of seasoned and newbie hackers alike. One weakness involves […]

Xiaomi Outs a Cheaper Variant of the Mi 5X

$30 cheaper than the first variant Chinese electronics firm Xiaomi has announced a cheaper version of last month’s Mi 5X. The new variant will sport the same specifications as the earlier model, except that it only has 32GB worth of internal storage (compared to the original Mi 5X’s 64GB). This version of the Mi 5X comes […]

The Lenovo K8 Note Comes with a New Helio X23 Chipset and Dual Cameras

An Amazon India exclusive for now Lenovo‘s dual-rear camera phablet, the K8 Note is now official. Lenovo launched the handset earlier in India as an Amazon exclusive. The K8 Note is the first phone to be powered by the new MediaTek Helio X23 processor. The smartphone’s dual rear cameras are composed of a 13-megapixel sensor […]

The Meizu M6 Note with Dual Rear Cameras Arrives on August 23

A new dual camera handset from Meizu Meizu has sent out press invites for the M6 Note‘s debut, which is scheduled for an August 23 product event. The Meizu M6 Note is rumored to ship with MediaTek’s Helio P25 chipset, either 3GB or 4GB RAM, and a choice of 32GB or 64GB internal storage. The […]

Lenovo Tab 4 10 Lands Locally with a 10.1-Inch Display and 7000mAh Battery

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a 10.1-inch tab. Local tech retailer Villman has a new tablet to grace its shelves, the large, big-batteried Lenovo Tab 4 10. Announced earlier this year, the Lenovo Tab 4 10 sports plenty of real estate with its 10.1-inch IPS display, an entry-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 2GB […]

Fossil Unveils the Q Explorist and Q Venture Smartwatches

Third-gen Android Wear watches Fossil has been a key promoter of Android Wear ever since the operating system’s launch. Today, the venerable watch manufacturer has unveiled two new Android Wear smartwatches in the form of the Q Explorist and the Q Venture. Both smartwatches feature a Snapdragon 2100 Wear chipset, half a gig of RAM, […]

Best Smartphones in the Php 10K to Php 15K Range (Q3 2017)

It’s time for another Unbox top list. Currently looking for a reliable, but powerful mid-range (or mid-range priced) smartphone that won’t break the bank? You’ve come to the right place then. It’s time again for Unbox’s top smartphones lists! Today, we’ll be focusing our sights on the heavily-contested price tier of Php 10,000 to Php 15,000. […]

The Karate Kid Gets a Sequel Comedy Series Outta Nowhere on YouTube Red

The show will be dubbed Cobra Kai and will feature most of the original cast. A recent Hollywood Reporter post just revealed that the original The Karate Kid movie (yes, the 1984 nostalgia movie, not the Jackie Chan one) is getting a new sequel on exclusive video streaming service YouTube Red. Titled “Cobra Kai” and billed […]

ASUS Introduces the ZenPad Z8s Tablet with a Snapdragon 652 and 3GB RAM

A formidable 8-inch tab that won’t break the bank Earlier introduced at Computex 2017 as the ZenPad 3S 8.0, the ZenPad Z8s, as it’s now known, has gone official in North America. ASUS has launched the tablet as a Verizon-exclusive, marked with a price tag of $250 (~Php 12.6K) with no locked-in contract with the […]

Viral Fridays: Say Hello to the Smart Salt Shaker, the SMALT

What an age we live in! “Enhanced dining technology!” Primed to surprise and delight your guests, SMALT is more than just a centerpiece – it’s an interactive conversation piece! Play your favorite music through the Bluetooth speaker, set the mood with multicolored lighting, and dispense salt in any amount you please. Our app lets you […]