OPPO: From Zero To Hero

How the once unknown Chinese company is now taking the country by storm We remember our first OPPO launch back in 2014 when they officially introduced their products to the Philippine market. Back then OPPO was just another Chinese brand among the sea of Chinese brands already present in our country, with a good portfolio […]

ASUS ROG Spatha Review: Too Big For Its Own Good

  We review the ROG Spatha! A few days ago we reviewed ASUS’ ROG Claymore, their own take on a gaming-focused mechanical keyboard. Today we’ll be taking a look at its supposed companion, the ROG Spatha mouse. The Claymore and Spatha was forged from the same design team and share the same Aztec design aesthetic. […]

Firefly Mobile Outs 6-inch Intense XL

A budget phablet with a 6-inch panel Looking for an affordable 6-inch phablet that won’t break the bank? Firefly Mobile’s new Intense XL smartphone may just be up your alley. The local brand’s newest device has a 6-inch panel, though unfortunately you’ll have to live with the qHD resolution display (that’s 960×540) and the low-ish […]

ASUS ZenBook UX430U Unboxing, Initial Review: A Very Welcome Change

Taking a Break from Gaming Notebooks While John is putting the extremely powerful (and expensive) ASUS ROG GX800 for a go, we also received another notebook from the Taiwanese company before the start of the Holy Week break and it’s a welcome change from the last laptop I personally reviewed — the ASUS ROG Strix […]

RJ Armadillo Bluetooth Speaker Initial Review: Rugged and Loves the Lows

Yup, RJ Now Makes Bluetooth Speakers! When the folks over at RJ Electronics reached to us, its safe to say we were shocked to hear that the successful local music store had its own line of Bluetooth speakers, In fact, most of the team asked: “RJ? As in, RJ Guitars?”. Yes, folks. They have their […]

Vivo’s Growth Takes them to the Top 5 Worldwide

A Rollercoaster Year for the Smartphone Market 2016 was a heck of a year for smartphone sales! Samsung was dealt a humbling blow with the demise of the Note 7, which has once again been resurrected by the way, allowing other smartphone manufacturers to take advantage of the lost confidence in the Korean brand. One […]

OnePlus 3T Review: Still A Flagship Killer in 2017?

Bang for Your Buck, Baby! The OnePlus 3T has been out in the market since November of 2016, but it’s only been a little over a week since it has seen its official distribution here in the Philippines. Like Xiaomi, the brand has been able to etch a reputation for releasing a bang-for-you-buck smartphone armed […]

Globe Blames HOA’s, Barangay Chiefs For Internet Woes In Open Letter

Don’t have good mobile internet or fiber connections to your home? This is the reason Globe has recently released an open letter to several of their customers residing in primarily exclusive villages in the metro today, explaining the need for easier, more open access to their areas to provide better service. In the letter, Globe […]

The Sony MP-CL1A is a Pocketable Projector

Presentations or Movies On-the-Go Find yourself out of the office most of the time? Or maybe you just want to spice up movie nights with your BAE? You might want to check out this little pocketable projector from renowned Japanese brand, Sony. Given the designation MP-CL1A, or what they’re call the Pico Projector for short, […]

Uber Plans to Upgrade its App into a Content Marketplace

Right now, the Uber app is pretty straightforward.  You book a ride which will then take you from point A to point B.  While that alone is a big help in Metro Manila where finding a ride home can be a nightmare, the app developers are planning an upgrade that will turn it into a […]

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Review: Road to Recovery

While we’re all waiting for the next iteration Samsung’s flagship device, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, the Korean brand has already released its first batch of smartphone for the year in its A series. Officially debuting at CES 2017 earlier this year, the A series was given a feature that was almost […]

MWC 2017: Pre-Show Round-Up

We have been subjected to (and in turn subjecting you to) many leaks, rumors, and even confirmed news bits about what we can expect to see in the hallowed halls of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona and, now, we’re a week away from seeing what some of the top brands have to offer us for […]