I had an afternoon with the all-new 2022 Toyota Raize, courtesy of Toyota Motor Philippines. This crossover is set to compete in a very sparse playing field here in our local market, but the brand isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to the model’s production. Keep in mind that the model kindly lent to […]
Review Verdict: ASUS has gone all out on the latest iteration of their iconic gaming phone, the ROG Phone 5, and the result is the most powerful phone we’ve ever seen so far this year in the Philippines, obliterating any and all games that come its way. It’s certainly the apex of what a gaming […]
Just when you thought that traveling is now easier than ever since the lockdown, the Inter-Agency Task Force for Management of Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has endorsed the implementation of new guidelines and regulations, including the new term Metro Manila+ or NCR+ to combat the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases all across the metro. What exactly […]
More good reasons to go cashless Going cashless is the future of finance. Carrying around a piece of plastic to pay for stuff is way more convenient, safe and secure compared to carrying stacks of cash around. That’s why finance app GCash tries to make transferring money to your electronic wallet as easy and as […]
We review this awesome, affordable bag! The Unbox crew travels a lot, enough that our passports look like it just came out from the MRT. And because we travel a lot, getting a good bag to transport our gear during an event like Mobile World Congress is essential. I’ve personally made a mistake of bringing […]
Did HMD Global get the budget Android One formula right this time? Android One was dubbed as Google’s Nexus Program for budget phones when it debuted in 2014. After a rocky start, Android One now enjoys a solid mix of phones from a fair share of manufacturers, including Xiaomi and Motorola. But none approach HMD […]
It’s drastically cheaper than its rivals The words “affordable” and “gaming” usually don’t go together, especially when you’re talking about a gaming notebook. Notebooks specifically built for gaming are performance-oriented machines, usually starting at around Php 50K. Acer’s newest Nitro 5 gaming notebook is a rare breed since it promises gaming performance at roughly the […]
It’s incredibly handy and light, but it’s not for everyone Whenever I come back from an overseas trip, my back is usually sore from carrying a heavy bag. Because of the nature of the job, I’m forced to carry a notebook along with all the essential crap that comes with it even on personal trips. […]
You can use essential travel apps without paying a dime A reliable data connection is vital for us whenever we go abroad, and we usually pay for local SIMs with data packages to survive our overseas trips. That’s no longer in the cards for us during casual travel though, as Smart has introduced a brand-new […]
While we stand by our review of the 5.5-inch Zenfone 3 we doled out a few months ago, a lot of people balked at the idea of paying for an essentially mid-range smartphone at near flagship prices. And while we don’t necessarily agree that the Zenfone 3 is overpriced, we do understand people’s hesitation at […]
While we love a good gaming notebook, we’ve always known that opting for one has always been a lesson in compromise. Despite mobile versions of components like CPU, RAM and storage has largely closed the gap performance-wise to their desk-bound brethren, until very recently you’d had to compromise on the most vital component for gaming: […]
We review Cherry Mobile’s Flare Selfie! 2016 has barely gotten off the ground yet local outfit Cherry Mobile has already launched another major product: the Flare Selfie. Part of the company’s bang-for-the-buck Flare lineup, the Flare Selfie combines awesome features with good design and more importantly, and affordable price point. The Flare Selfie represents the […]