Cherry Home recently released its new Smart Outdoor Camera, adding security to Filipino homes.
The Cherry Home Smart Outdoor Camera sports a 3-megapixel sensor with vivid night vision for clearer video playback and livestreams. Cherry Home also equipped it with an Intelligent Auto-Tracking feature, allowing users to monitor movements outside their home within the camera’s range.
In addition, the new security camera comes with a wide-viewing and rotation angles: 310-degree pan and 140-degree tilt. The device also supports 24/7 recording and a 32GB microSD card. Meanwhile, users can use the cloud for additional storage, too.
Users can control and monitor the Smart Outdoor Camera through the Cherry Home app.
Interested? You can get the Cherry Home Smart Outdoor Camera for Php1,620 SRP.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
The newest smartphone from realme Philippines is finally official, the realme 9 and yes, we now have the official pricing of the smartphone. Just a recap, the realme 9 features a Snapdragon 680 chipset inside along with the 90Hz Super AMOLED display which is a features that I really like from the smartphone.
Aside from that, the realme 9 also features a 5000mAh battery and also a 33W of fast charging, a 108MP main camera and for the variant that will arrive here in the Philippines, the smartphone will arrive with 6GB of RAM and also a 128GB of internal storage.
The realme 9 will be exclusive at Lazada starting tomorrow for Php14,999 and it will come in 6+128GB variant. As part of the Lazada Super Brand Day on June 19, realme 9 will also retail with a discount of Php2,500 off at only Php12,499 with an additional free 1 year extended warranty and realme Buds Q2 worth Php1,290.
The realme 9 will also retail offline for Php14,999 which will be available at realme stores nationwide and it will come with a free realme Buds Air 2 Neo worth Php1,9990 from June 15 to 19, 2022
ASUS has recently updated their lineup of notebooks for the consumer market and it aims to be different from before as this time, they’re targeting content creators whether you’re planning on getting the VivoBook or the Zenbook but today, we’re gonna focus on the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED. the newest laptop for content creators.
Design and hardware
First things first, the design of the ASUS VivoBook 15 Pro OLED is pretty much made up of plastic. There’s nothing bad in there as having this build means that this one would be light as well considering that this one has a 15” display. But make no mistake because having this material as its body doesn’t mean that it feels cheap. It feels just fine considering the more minimalistic and industrial design of the notebook.
At the lid of the notebook, there’s the ASUS logo with a Chevron pattern, a design that is seen on most of the body of the VivoBook Pro 15 OLED. But unlike the other ASUS notebooks out there, this one doesn’t have a ErgoLift Hinge which would give me a better airflow on the notebook. But despite the larger size of the notebook, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED does have a lighter body than I expected at 1.65kg.
For the ports, this one comes in handy as we got here 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 1x HDMI 1.4, micro SD card reader, 1x DC-In and 3.5mm audio jack on one side and then there’s the 2x USB 2.0 Type-A on the other side for your accessories. I know, not all of it is fast and the latest ports but it will do just fine if you need the basic I/O ports for a notebook.
As for the sound quality, this one comes in with Harman/Kardon speakers and honestly, the speaker quality and the loudness just come in at average for me. It will do just fine for me.
For the webcam, it comes with a 720p resolution and while the quality is what you can expect from its price, I do appreciate that ASUS has added a physical shutter on the webcam to protect your privacy.
Keyboard and touchpad
For the keyboard of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED, this one comes with a full-sized keyboard with a numpad on the side. Unlike the other ASUS notebooks that utilizes the touchpad of the notebook as the numpad. The numpad feels great when you’re always using it on excel and other applications. Oh and there’s the backlit keyboard as well so you can use this keyboard anywhere.
For the function keys, this one comes with a smaller size, really, it’s not much of a problem for me but the thinner arrow keys is a little bit annoying for me. But thankfully, the notebook comes in with power button at the top right that also acts as a fingerprint scanner on the notebook. They finally ditched the fingerprint scanner at the touchpad of the notebook
As for the feel of it, well, the travel distance is shorter and I find it less tactile compared to other keyboards on notebooks. It took me some time to get used to it but after a while, typing on it was just fine. It’s definitely not the best keyboard out there for a notebook.
The touchpad of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is spacious and decent enough. Yes, it’s responsive and follows my finger flawlessly and the surface is smooth and flawless as well however, clicking on it isn’t the best feel on a touchpad nonetheless, it works just fine. I find the touchpad of the notebook just fine for normal usage so really, not much of a problem in here.
Display
The display of the notebook is its best feature as this one comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display with 16:9 aspect ratio and of course, an OLED panel. It also comes with 600nits brightness, a 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut. And the quality of the panel? It’s superb. It can definitely beat some of the panels on more expensive notebooks.
The blacks on the notebook is really good and there’s no glowing effect problem for me. Overall, the panel of the display is perfect for video editing or for photo editing as the display of the notebook is bursting out amazing and vivid colors and of course, you can use it outside just fine.
Performance
Inside the notebook is an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor along with 16GB of RAM and also an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. If you ask me, those are decent hardware for a midrange notebook for creators. The processor is very decent for video editing on Resolve and of course, the RTX GPU is capable for photoshop editing as well. Check out our benchmarks of the notebook:
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As you can see in our benchmarks, the Ryzen 9 5900HX performed really well. In Cinebench R23, we just saw a fine single-core score of 1470 points while we got a multi-core score of 8939 which is just below Intel Core i9-9880H processor. While for PCMark 10, we got a score of 6070.
When it comes to SSD speeds, we got a read speeds of 3601MB/s with a 2833MB/s write speeds which is what I expected from the notebook but a PCIe 4.0 SSD would’ve made a big difference on the notebook. As for gaming, the RTX 3050 will be capable of most games in the market right now. We tested Horizon Zero Dawn in 1080p at favor performance settings and we got these results:
Verdict
Overall, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is made for those people who are into creating content or who want to use it as their main workhorse. The CPU of this one is definitely capable of whether you’re planning it on using for gaming or for work and the GPU is decent enough to run most games even at lowest settings. It’s not the most powerful one but the balance of its performance and portability is something that we could look forward to.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 is one of the gaming laptops that we’ve reviewed, and we enjoyed. The gaming notebook comes with powerful hardware inside including an Intel Core i9-12900H and also a Nvidia RTX 3070Ti graphics inside which is definitely one of the best out there in the market right now.
Design and hardware
The design of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 comes with an all-black design with a minimalistic look that is fit for a 2022 gaming notebook. Unlike the Zephyrus G14 and the G15, the M16 does have a dot matrix design but it doesn’t have the light at the back but I do like reflections at the lid of the notebook
For the notebook’s hinge, you can go over 180-degrees and with the company’s ErgoLift hinge, you can have a flexible viewing angle but also give the notebook a better airflow and of course, there’s the rubber at the lid as well which will make the notebook stick it into once place.
The design of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 isn’t complicated, and they do have a clean black chassis on the notebook with the right size for the keyboard with no numpad. I actually like the black finish of the notebook, but it does attract a lot of fingerprints if you’re on the oily side.
For the ports, it comes almost everything that you need. There’s the HDMI 2.0b, RJ45, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DP1.4 and PD3.0, and 3.5mm audio jack on one side and then there’s the USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, and microSD UHS-II on the other side. However, I would prefer having an SD card reader instead of microSD card reader.
Thankfully, there’s a webcam on this one so you can still use it for zoom calls for your WFH or school needs. While for the dimensions and weight, it might be a 16″ notebook but this one feels like a 15″ because of its size.
As for the display of this one, the notebook comes with a 16-inch QHD+ 2560×1600 display with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and honestly, I enjoy the aspect ratio of this one as a taller display shows more content for work and also for gaming. There’s the 165Hz refresh rate and also 3ms response time as well which is perfect for playing games like Valorant. Oh and the colors? They’re really great as well.
ASUS calls it the ROG Nebula Display that basically offers the best experience for their notebooks. With this, you can get better colors and also a faster refresh rate and also response time which I really like.
Keyboard and trackpad
Like what I’ve said earlier, the laptop offers a minimalistic look, and it doesn’t have a numpad on the side but honestly, I only use the numpad on selected games. Typing on the keyboard feels comfortable to type on and I love the tactile feel on this one when typing. It’s pretty good for typing or for gaming. The keycaps size is fine as well and typing on it was a little bit better than the previous generation.
There might be no numpad on this one but they do have dedicated keys for the Armoury Crate and also for the mic and the speaker which are all useful. I would love it if ASUS can add a fingerprint scanner on the power button of the notebook though.
It does offer RGB as well however, it isn’t a per-key RGB which is a little bit disappointing considering that this one is an ROG notebook. As for the trackpad, the size of it is large enough to use for daily tasks. It’s comfortable and large enough to use but it’s definitely not the best one that we’ve tried and it’s definitely not made for gaming. Still, use a mouse for that one.
Software & Performance
Of course, the notebook comes with some software and quirks inside. The notable one is the Armoury crate and yes, it’s definitely useful. For the uninitiated to ROG products, the Armoury crate brings everything that you need to monitor your notebook including the temps and of course, control the performance and speeds of the notebook. You can also change the colors of your RGB keyboard and create profiles with it.
As for the performance, the notebook that we have comes with an Intel Core i9-12900H processor along with 32GB of RAM and also an Nvidia RTX 3070Ti but of course, you could upgrade that if you want to go higher. We tested it in different benchmarks and here are the results that we got:
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We also noticed that the fans get really noisy when you’re at the maximum performance on the notebook and as for the vents, it’s kinda weird as it’s facing the monitor which tends to heat up the monitor.
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Verdict
Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 is a decent gaming notebook. It got the perks that you need on a gaming notebook and it might not be a perfect one but it still is powerful and jampacked with features however, it still comes with a little bit of price but again, this is an ROG notebook and it has a brand that you can be really proud of.
PLDT and Lionsgate has finally launched the Lionsgate Play streaming service in the Philippines. It’s the newest streaming service from Lionsgate, the leading Hollywood studio that brought some of the popular film franchises including Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Saw and more.
If you are a PLDT Home Fiber Plan 1699 subscriber, you’re in for a treat because PLDT will be offering free access to Lionsgate Play in the Philippines until June 1, 2023.
Some of the content available at the Philippine launch of Lionsgate Play includes American crime drama Power with “50 Cent” as executive producer and action film Apex starring Bruce Willis.
Other available content for streaming at Lionsgate Play includes Gaslit, starring Julia
Roberts and Sean Penn. The new series spotlights Martha Mitchell (Roberts), wife of former US President Nixon’s Attorney General John N. Mitchell, discovering the full extent of the Watergate scandal in the 70s.
Lionsgate Play is now available in the Philippines and both existing and new subscribers to PLDT Home Fiber Plans 1699 and up will be free access to the streaming service without additional charges.
The vivo X80 series launches in the philippines and it’s currently the flagship smartphone of the company. The smartphone’s camera is powered by ZEISS as the vivo X80 series smartphones features a lot of unique features including the V1+ chip and also ZEISS T* Coating standards and, more.
The ZEISS T* coating standards on the lenses of the vivo X80 Prohelps in improving then colors of the shots that we took on the smartphone and also avoiding the light streaks and flares while the V1+ chip helps in denoising and also improving the photos and videos that we shot using the smartphone. Other unique features on the smartphone includes the ZEISS Cinematic Video that lets you shoot at 2.39:1 and also movie LUTs and also other ZEISS filters.
Other features on the smartphones include the E5 AMOLED display with WQHD+ resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate and under the hood of the X80 and the X80 Pro are the Dimensity 9000 Processor and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 respectively.
The vivo X80 series will be available for pre-order at their official website and also at Lazada and Shopee. The vivo X80 will retail for Php45,999 while the X80 Pro will retail for Php59,999. There will also be freebies up for grabs for the first buyers of the smartphones. A TWS Lavanda and clock speaker will come as freebie for the first 10 purchases of the X80 while the first three owners of X80 Pro will get a TWS, powerbank, and neck massager. A 50W wireless flash charger will also be a freebie for every purchase of the vivo X80 Pro online until supplies last. For offline purchases, they’ll include a premium Bluetooth speaker and 6 months extended warranty
Over the years, a lot of consumers are relying on their smartphones for their camera needs and they’re ditching their cameras as smartphones have proved that their camera prowess is already enough for most usage and with the vivo X80 Pro, it aims to bring the bar even higher with its amazing and unique features which makes it a great smartphone for mobile photographers.
To give you a brief intro about the smartphone, the vivo X80 Pro comes with a vivo ZEISS Co-Engineered Imaging System that brings a great camera performance and also software features that amazes me. It features a 50MP Ultra-Sensing GNV Sensor with OIS and f/1.57 aperture along with 48MP Wide-Angle lens and also a 12MP portrait lens and 8MP periscope lens.
And for other cool features inside the smartphone, there’s the 3D Curve Screen which adds the premium feel to the smartphone and also the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Processor and also the vivo V1+ ISP that handles the image processing and the ultra fast 80W Flash Charge and 50W Wireless Flash Charge.
Features that photographers will love
One of the main highlights of the vivo X80 Pro is the ZEISS branding and no, this isn’t just a branding as the smartphone also comes with some unique features including the ZEISS T* coating, ZEISS Cinematic Video, ZEISS Supernight camera, 50MP Ultra-Sensing GNV Sensor, Gimbal portrait camera, and AI Video Enhancement. Curious? Let’s talk about some of these features and why the vivo X80 Pro is a great smartphone for photographers and videographers.
The Zeiss T* coating gives you better optics that lessens the reflection and flares on the lenses. This is important as it will give you a better output on sunset shots and also on night lights. This gives you clearer shots and better night shots with the ZEISS Super Night Camera. Check out some of the shots that we took using the smartphone:
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For videos, the smartphone features ZEISS Cinematic Video which is a very helpful feature for those who love to take videos. With this feature, you can take photos and videos with the effects of ZEISS Anamorphic lenses and create unique oval flares on videos and photos in 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Not just that, there’s movie LUTs as well that adds mood to your videos and it’s a great substitute if you don’t have your camera.
Another unique feature of the smartphone is the vivo V1+ Chip. You can’t find this in other smartphones and with this chip, you can bring your imaging to the next level as it helps in video denoising and also the HDR performance of the smartphone. With this chip, it will give you a big advantage when you are shooting photos and videos on the smartphone as it will give you a better output. This feature is unique and even other flagship smartphones don’t have this one.
Having an amazing camera isn’t enough so thankfully, the vivo X80 Pro features Gimbal Portrait Camera in where you can shoot more stable videos and photos with its 12MP professional portrait lens. Thanks to the Active Centering OIS system and the 360 Horizon Leveling Stabilization, shooting videos even while moving won’t be a problem anymore on the smartphone. Panning for B-rolls or just simple shoots will be seamless on the smartphone. This is one of its best features as this one is unique on vivo and panning videos is definitely smooth.
The vivo X80 Pro also uses the 50MP customized Sensor and it does have a lot of benefits including getting better night photos and videos on the smartphone and of course, having a high sensitivity as well. This custom Samsung sensor has a size of 1/1.3 inches which is a very big advantage to capture more light, have sharper photos, and to have better quality videos.
Other awesome features
The vivo X80 Pro doesn’t have just a great camera but it also features flagship features including the brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is the best processor in the smartphone market right now and thanks to this processor, not only that you can play games at the highest settings but it also gives you the power to shoot videos at up to 8K. The processor of the smartphone also plays a big part in processing images and videos on the smartphone.
Other cool features include the 80W Flash Charge on the smartphone which lets you fully charge the smartphone in just a few minutes so you can shoot videos immediately after you ran out of battery and if you’re worried about the thermals, the smartphone features an Ultra Large Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber that can help lower the temperatures when you’re shooting on the smartphone or when you’re charging the smartphone. This also means that you can shoot longer on the smartphone without worrying about overheating.
Lastly, there’s the 2K E5 Ultra Vision Screen on the smartphone with the WQHD+ resolution. Not only that you’ll enjoy playing games with its large 6.78-inch display but you’ll also get amazing colors with its AMOLED Panel that produces vivid colors and then there’s the SGS Eye Care Display that protects your eyes and it has a set of 15 DisplayMate A+ records to prove that the display of the smartphone is excellent. It features a 3D Curved Screen which adds to the flawless look on the smartphone
With all the features that we’ve seen on the vivo X80 Pro, I’m pretty sure that this flagship smartphone is a looker but with its unique features including the vivo V1+ chip, the amazing ZEISS camera, and its unique features, I’m pretty sure that mobile photographers would love this one. These features and hardware inside the smartphone gives you an advantage compared to other flagship smartphones out there as they are dedicated for mobile photographers and videographers and they are exclusive to vivo X80 series only.
If you want to improve your skills in taking photos and videos, vivo will be holding a global masterclass in where you can learn from experts on how to take awesome photos with your smartphone so better stay tuned for more updates regarding the masterclass.
The vivo X80 and X80 Pro will be available for Php45,999 and Php59,999 respectively. So if you want to own your masterpiece, the vivo X80 series smartphones will be available at Shopee, Lazada, and at vivo Website here:
Looking for a monitor that you can use for your work from home needs, but you don’t want it to be too edgy or too messy on your table? Well, you might want to take a look at the Lenovo Q24i-1L, it’s one of the monitors of Lenovo that are made for people who don’t want a no-nonsense features that they can use for their everyday usage.
Design
The Lenovo Q24i features a 24-inch display, and it does have a clean look compared to other monitors in the market as this one features a minimalistic but clean look thanks to its stand and the design of the monitor and again, it’s perfect for those who are working from home.
First, it features a metal base that looks like giant trackpad but no, it isn’t and there are no special features for that one, but I would definitely love it if it has a wireless charger for your smartphone but for this one, placing your smartphone on this one is ideal as you can look at your smartphone whenever you have a notification.
There’s a metal stand as well and again, it does look minimalistic. Since this one doesn’t block the metal base of the monitor, you have more space below where you can place your smartphone, tablet, or your notebook. I do actually like their design choice for this one. If you don’t want to use the stand, you can remove the back and mount it on a VESA stand.
At the back, it only features a small amount of ports at the back. We have HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA and 1x 3.5mm audio out. Unfortunately, that’s not much of a port for this one and there’s no DP or USB-C for other notebooks or other devices.
Display
For the display of this notebook, it features a 23.8-inch display with a brightness of 250cd/m^2 and then there’s the 16:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 1920×1080 and a contrast of 1000:1. The panel for this one uses an IPS one, so the colors produced are fine.
As for the viewing angles, it was actually good as well thanks to its panel and if you’re planning on using this monitor for gaming, it features a 75Hz refresh rate which isn’t that much but it will do just fine for basic office work but not much for gaming as 144Hz or 120Hz displays are getting more affordable these days. There’s AMD FreeSync as well but it won’t make much of a difference and then there’s the Eyesafe Display Certification for longer usage
Like what I’ve said earlier, it’s minimalistic as this one comes with thin bezels on the side and some bezel below. You can also find the controls for the display below and it does come with a user-friendly menu.
Verdict
Overall, the Lenovo Q24i-1L is made for those people who are looking for a monitor that is made for consumers who are looking for a monitor that they can use for everyday usage and also for work. There’s not much of a gaming features for this one but the IPS panel of this notebook will be fine for finishing your work on spreadsheets or doing your work.
Looks like the unthinkable is about to happen as EU has mandated that all small and medium-sized electronics that will be sold in EU by 2024 must have a USB-C charging port. This means that every smartphone that will be released from 2024 must have a USB-C port including the iPhones.
The new law by EU states that member states must have a sustainable to reduce e-waste which will help the consumers as well to have a single charger for all devices. This also means that you won’t have to buy new chargers every time you change your smartphone.
Due to this law, Apple has no choice but to switch to USB-C ports for their devices including the iPhone and their other devices including the iPads.
ASUS Republic of Gamers launched its newest AMD Ryzen 6000-powered gaming laptops, including the ROG Zephyrus G14, ROG Zephyrus 15, and ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.
In addition, the brand also announced new models of the TUF Gaming A15 and A17, and the ROG Strix G15 and G17.
ZEPHYRUS G14
ASUS ROG packed the Zephyrus G14 with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and up to an AMD Radeon RX 6800S Mobile GPU. Gamers can also expect outstanding performance, as it comes with high-speed DDR5 4800MHz RAM and a TB PCIe SSD.
Other notable features include its Nebula Display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision HDR, and a custom vapor chamber.
The Zephyrus G14 is available in Eclipse Grey or Moonlight White, featuring a Prismatic Logo nameplate with a holographic, reflective hue.
Consumers can also get it in the Philippines starting Q3 2022. The Zephyrus G14 has a starting price of Php119,995.
ZEPHYRUS G15
Powered by the same processor, ASUS ROG paired it with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. The Zephyrus G15 also features a DDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 SSD, a QHD 240Hz refresh rate, and a 180-degree Ergolift hinge.
The Zephyrus G15 will arrive in the Philippines in Q3 2022 with a starting price of Php129,995.
ZEPHYRUS DUO 16
On the other hand, the Zephyrus Duo 16 sports ROG ScreenPad Plus, which users can set at a 13-degree angle or maximum ergonomics and airflow. ASUS ROG powered it with up to AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
Consumers can buy the Zephyrus Duo 16 in the Philippines starting in late June 2022 from as low as Php254,995.
NEW MODELS OF STRIX G15 AND G17
The new models of the ROG Strix G series come with up to a Ryzen 6900HZ CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU with MUX Switch.
Gamers can get the ROG Strix G17 starting at Php114,995, while the ROG Strix G15 has a Php69,995 starting price.
NEW MODELS OF TUF GAMING A15 AND A17
Just like the ROG Strix G series, the TUF Gaming lineup also gets a new reinforcement with the launch of the TUF Gaming A15 and A17.
The two models offer improved performance compared to the previous generation. It has the latest AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and up to a 140W RTX 3070 GPU with MUX Switch, super-fast DDR5 RAM, and up to a Full HD 300hz Adaptive Sync display with 100% sRGB.
The two new models are now available and are tagged at Php67,995 and above.
