Ever want to have the feel of E.D.I.T.H. glasses that you’ve seen from Spiderman: Far From Home? Well, Xiaomi has just unveiled their latest and coolest tech, the Xiaomi Smart Glasses and no, you can’t launch a rocket on this one but it gives you a lot of features that you can appreciate.
First, it can display messages and notifications just like other wearables. It can also make calls, navigate, and even capture photos but the best part is that you can translate text right before your eyes which is really helpful when you’re traveling to a foreign country.
The Xiaomi Smart Glasses uses an advanced MicroLED optical waveguide technology that can project display to the glass of the Xiaomi Smart Glasses.
This won’t be a secondary smartphone display but an independent smart wearable as it can do functions on the Xiaomi Smart Glasses directly but of course, this won’t be as good as your smartphone. This will be useful when there are important notifications and smart house alarms and especially navigation as you don’t have to look at your smartphone anymore.
The Xiaomi Smart Glasses comes with 5MP camera and inside there’s the Quad-core ARM processor powering it. It also comes with a battery, touch pad, WiFi, Bluetooth and it runs on Android operating system.
The Xiaomi Smart Glasses is still a concept device but I expect a device for the consumer market to be unveiled soon.
Are you a Smart subscriber? If yes, then you’re in for a treat!
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced its month-long GigaFest, where over Php919 million worth of data freebies and exclusive rewards will be given away for users.
The company announced that this is to celebrate the first anniversary of the GigaLife app on September 19, or 0919 – Smart’s popular mobile network prefix.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Smart announced its GigaDay Freebies on the GigaLife App, happening on September 19 from 9:19 A.M. to 1:19 P.M.
Those who are activating a new Smart Prepaid 5G-ready SIM will enjoy GigaHello freebies, which is inclusive of up to 9GB FREE data, calls, and texts to all networks. To avail, users simply have to top up Php100 worth of load offer via the GigaLife app.
Smart will also give subscribers an amazing concert experience via GigaPlay, slated on September 18 until September 26. This includes the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival. This will be graced by Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, J Cole, Khalid, Maroon 5, and other global artists.
The festival will happen from September 18 to September 18 from 10:30 A.M. onwards.
Meanwhile, K-pop fans should expect to see their favorite artists, including AB6IX, ATEEZ, MAMAMOO, Park Jihoon, The Boyz, and more. It will happen from September 18 to September 26 during the 5th season of KCON:TACT.
On the other hand, Smart Signature subscribers will also get a chance to score the limited-edition Smart TEC5G toy, designed by world-renowned Filipino toy designer and artist QUICCS. Eligible subscribers will get an SMS notification, containing the complete mechanics of this exclusive one-day online sale.
Moreover, in partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer MOONTON Games, Smart will be giving away skin and freebies.
So, who’s excited for Smart’s biggest fest this year?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Looks like Huawei is getting head to head with AIO products including the Apple iMac as the Chinese comapny has just unveiled the Huawei MateStation X AIO PC that packs a 28.2-inch 4K+ touchscreen display and it runs on AMD Ryzen processor inside.
Inside the Huawei MateStation X is an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H/5800H processor along with a Radeon Graphics card. For the RAM, it comes with a 16GB DDR 3200mHz RAM and a 512GB M.2 interface NVMe SSD
Of course it comes with the connectivities such as WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, audio jack, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C x2, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2. It also comes with a built-in microphone and also a 720p HD webcam.
Just like their MateStation desktop tower, this one will come with a mouse and a keyboard that comes with a fingerprint scanner. There are also features including Huawei Share that lets you connect your Huawei device seamlessly.
Going back to the display, the Huawei MateStation X comes with a 28.2-inch IPS display with a resolution of 3840×2560. There’s the 92% screen-to-body ratio and also a 98% DCI-P3 colors and it covers 100% sRGB colors.
And yes, the AIO runs on Windows 10 Home and it will be upgradeable to Windows 11 soon.
For the pricing, the Huawei MateStation X starts at CNY 9999 (Php77,356~)
Infinix has just unveiled three new smartphones in the lineup and these three smartphones have a focus on camera as the Zero X, X Pro, and the Z Neo features a periscope lens inside.
These three smartphones will feature a different camera inside with the Zero X Neo featuring a 48MP camera, the Zero X with 64MP camera, and the Zero X Pro featuring a 108MP camera.
All of the smartphones in the series features a Helio G95 chipset inside which makes the smartphone a mid-ranger and then there’s the 6.78-inch LCD 90Hz refresh rate with Full HD+ resolution for the Zero X Neo while the Zero X and the X Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
The Zero X Neo features a 5000mAh with an 18W charging while the X and X Pro features a 4500mAh battery with 45W Fast Charging. For the memory, the Zero X and the Zero X Neo come with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage while the Pro model can go up to 256GB model and they all run on XOS 7.6 based on Android 11.
Renders of the upcoming flagship smartphones of Xiaomi are coming soon. Both the Xiaomi Mi 11T 5G and the Mi 11T Pro 5G are expected to launch soon and they will come with two different powerful processors inside.
The Xiaomi Mi 11T 5G and the Mi 11T Pro 5G might look like the same but they have different processors inside. There’s the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 on the Mi 11T 5G and Snapdragon 888 on the Mi 11T Pro 5G.
The charging on both smartphones will be different too as the Xiaomi Mi 11T 5G will feature a 67W Turbo Charge while the Mi 11T Pro 5G will come with a 120W Hypercharge. And for the camera, the smartphones will come with a 108MP triple lens rear camera.
realme has confirmed that the next generation and successor the of the popular midrange line realme 8 smartphones will arrive this 2022.
The tech industry has been largely impacted by the global shortage of CPUs. Brands can either make an agile product portfolio or compromise on the processors to use. We have quickly adjusted our product roadmap and hence #realme9series will be delayed to 2022. pic.twitter.com/g75j8hFUqU
According to Francis Wong, the CMO of realme India and Europe, the company was hit with the global shortage of CPUs and they do not want to compromise the processors that they’ll be using.
This is good news to the realme 8 users as the series won’t reach the end of life anytime soon. There’s no word regarding the specifications of the next realme 9 smartphones but expect some changes in the processor in the next generation.
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has officially launched a new handy streaming app — the GigaPlay app, bringing FREE exclusive sports and entertainment content to subscribers.
The new GigaPlay app is available to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, TNT, and Smart Bro subscribers. With their mobile data on, they can get access to the GigaPlay app’s curated live and on-demand content.
WATCH YOUR FAVORITES ON GIGAPLAY
To kick off this latest offering, Smart announced that the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival will be streamed in the Philippines via GigaPlay. Subscribers wouldn’t want to miss this, as big names are set to grace the festival, including Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, J Cole, Khalid, and Maroon 5.
GigaPlay also announced its exclusive stream of the upcoming KCON:TACT HI 5 virtual concert, happening on September 18 to 26. The festival will include performances by today’s biggest K-Pop start, such as MAMAMOO, AB6IX, Park Jihoon, and ATEEZ.
The weekly Korean music show, M Countdown, will also be available on the app every Thursday at 5 PM.
Meanwhile, sports fans can expect that GigaPlay will also stream the ongoing 46th season of the PBA Philippine Cup, and the upcoming NBA season via NBA TV live. The upcoming season of the UAAP games and PVL will also take its spotlight on the new streaming app.
In addition, Smart subscribers may also stream on-demand content, like the Hallyu Hangouts featuring Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin. GigaPlay will also include reruns of key events from the recent Tokyo Olympics, FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and the recently concluded PVL Open Conference.
Moreover, NBA content will be available 24/7 as GigaPlay has access to NBA TV Philippines.
Smart’s new GigaPlay app is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Excited to watch your favorite content? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Canon Philippines recently launched different sets of printers, designed to meet unique printing requirements.
With the new Canon printers, consumers can now have a device that can print high-quality colors for photos, business requirements, or personal use.
NEW PIXMA G570 AND PIXMA G670 PHOTO-CENTRIC PRINTERS
Canon understands the need for photo-centric printers, which will allow users to print high-quality images with low-cost printing for businesses, personal use, and creative work. Hence, the brand introduced the PIXMA G570 and PIXMA G670 with a 6-color refillable ink tank.
Like other G series printers, these new models also enable users to print at ultra-low-cost while delivering high yields. In fact, it can deliver up to 3,800 sheets of 4×6-inch prints.
In addition, it features a modular structure with replaceable components, allowing users to replace it easily after long usage.
It has a no-squeeze spillage-free ink bottle design, too, which automatically releases the needed amount of ink during the setup. This prevents spilling the ink.
Users can also connect it to their smartphones for improved connectivity.
WELCOME THE NEWEST ADDITION TO CANON’S A3+ PROFESSIONAL PHOTO PRINTERS
Canon also unveiled the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 and PIXMA PRO-200 professional A3 photo printers, designed for imaging workflow for professional photographers and graphic artists.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is powered by the Canon L-COA PRO processor, allowing users to print large volumes of image data at high speeds. It is packed with the new LUCIA PRO 10-ink system, giving it the ability to achieve an expanded color gamut on a variety of glossy and matte media.
Meanwhile, the PIXMA PRO-200 sports an 8-ink configuration, delivering an expanded color reproduction with improved black density.
INTRODUCING THE NEW MAXIFY GX7070 AND MAXIFY GX6070 REFILLABLE INK TANK PRINTERS
Moving on, Canon also announced its newest ink tank printers for small and mid-size offices. It comes with large ink tanks and high-volume ink bottles, reducing ink costs for both monochromes and color printing. With this, both printers can deliver up to 6,000 grayscale pages and 14,000 pages in color.
These printers are also equipped with an Economy mode, enabling users to print up to 9,000 grayscale pages and 21,000 pages in color.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The new Canon printers will be available in the local market in September 2021.
Infinix smartphones are getting traction lately as the smartphone offers powerful and interesting hardware inside at a very attractive price. This combination makes their smartphone really interesting for Filipino consumers. But what do I think about the smartphone? Check it out in our review of the smartphone below:
Infinix Note 10 Pro Review: Design and hardware
The Infinix Note 10 Pro is one of the best-looking devices from the company. It might have a similar look to the Infinix Note 10 but this one comes with a glossy black with a half-slice design. Honestly, I find the design really enticing and sleek but the glossy back does attract a lot of fingerprints on the smartphone.
The smartphone is noticeably big just like its brothers but it does have an advantage when it comes to playing games and of course when watching videos on YouTube and Netflix. As for the ergonomics, some people might find the size of the smartphone a little bit too big for their hands but for me, it’s just perfect for my hand especially since I love gaming.
As for the fingerprint scanner, it is housed at the power button of the smartphone so it is easy to access and unlock the smartphone and as for the USB-C port, it is located below the smartphone along with the headphone jack of the Infinix Note 10 Pro.
For the battery of the smartphone, there’s a 5000mAh battery inside and I was pretty happy with the results that I got since I was able to use the smartphone for almost a day before running out of battery. Another plus for this one is the included 33W charger on the smartphone which can charge the smartphone faster than most smartphones. In our PC Mark Work 2.0 Battery test, we got a score of 11 hours and 26 minutes.
Infinix Note 10 Pro Review: Display
One of the biggest selling points of the smartphone is its display and the Infinix Note 10 Pro doesn’t disappoint when it comes to that as we got here a 6.95-inch Full HD+ IPS Display with a 90hz refresh rate. It might not be a Super AMOLED panel but the smartphone’s IPS panel would be enough for the smooth navigation on the smartphone.
But like most smartphones, the 90Hz refresh rate of the IPS display of the smartphone isn’t capable of handling 90fps when playing games but the display is very usable when I’m using outside and under direct sunlight. The colors are fine and it’s sharper than the other Infinix Note 10 smartphones with an HD panel.
Infinix Note 10 Pro Review: Software and performance
When it comes to software, the smartphone runs on XOS 7.6 that is based on Android 11, and just like before, we experienced a heavy skin on this one and there are annoying ads on the smartphone but nonetheless, it was speedy and responsive and the 90Hz refresh rate does add the smoothness on the smartphone.
As for the performance, the Infinix Note 10 Pro comes with Helio G90T processor and it also comes with 8GB RAM. As expected, the processor is really powerful for a mid-range smartphone and the Infinix Note 10 Pro is a perfect gaming smartphone for its budget.
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We tried different games on the smartphone including Call of Duty Mobile and it was flawless on the smartphone. We also tried playing Genshin Impact on the smartphone and boy, it was fun as the smartphone is really playable even at heavy scenes. The Helio G90T is something that I really appreciate on the smartphone.
Infinix Note 10 Pro Review: Camera
The camera of the smartphone is one of its highlights as it features a 64MP main camera along with 8MP ultra-wide angle camera and also a 2MP B&W sensor and also a 2MP depth sensor. For the selfie camera, there’s the 16MP selfie camera on the smartphone.
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The camera app is heavily skinned but it does come with a lot of features as it comes with AI Scene detection that helps in optimizing the smartphone’s images. Most of the shots that I took had good details in well-lit conditions but as expected, the wide-angle’s quality is far from the one that we took on the main camera of the smartphone.
Some shots that we took lacks a few colors and with the selfie camera? Well, they aren’t the best ones but it will do just fine.
Infinix Note 10 Pro Review: Verdict
The Infinix Note 10 Pro is my favorite smartphone from the brand. First, we got here a stylish design on the smartphone and then there’s the powerful chipset inside which is more than enougn for gaming. The large display of the smartphone is perfect for watching videos and of course, for gaming too.
The camera might not be perfect but the smartphone can do its job pretty well on both the rear and the selfie cameras of the smartphone. The Infinix Note 10 Pro is my most favorite smartphone from the company ;). The smartphone is now available for Php9,990.
The vivo X70 has been unveiled in China and it does offer a lot of new and exciting features including an upgrade in the camera department and also in performance. There are three smartphones under the vivo X70 series — the vivo X70, X70+, and the X70 Pro+.
vivo X70 Specs
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor
6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate
Up to 12GB RAM
Up to 56GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
40MP main camera + 12MP ultra-wide camera + 12MP telephoto camera
32MP selfie camera
under display fingeprint scanner
LTE, 5G
44W Fast Charging
4400mAh battery
FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 11
vivo X70 Pro Specs
Samsung Exynos 1080 processor
6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate
12GB RAM
Up to 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
50MP main camera + 8MP periscope telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide camera + 12MP telephoto camera
50MP main camera + 8MP periscope telephoto + 48MP ultra-wide camera + 12MP telephoto camera
32MP selfie camera
V1 custom image processor chip
under display fingeprint scanner
LTE, 5G
55W Fast Charging
50W Wireless charging
4500mAh battery
FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 11
Basically, the vivo X70 Pro+ is the flagship device with its Snapdragon 888+ processor inside along with the V1 image processor chip and also the 50MP quad-camera setup. This is the best camera smartphone that the vivo X70 Pro+ has made and it’s also one of the most powerful ones.
The vivo X70 is still a powerful one with its Dimensity 1200 processor inside along with the powerful triple-lens camera and then there’s the vivo X70 Pro that has a better camera setup and also a Samsung Exynos 1080 processor which is new but it’s not the most powerful chipset in the market right now.
As for the pricing, the vivo X70 is priced at CNY 3699 (Php28,665~) while the vivo X70 Pro is priced at CNY 4299 (Php33,314~) while the vivo X70 Pro+ starts at CNY 5500 (Php42,621~).
Note: The converted prices doesn’t include taxes and shipping. These are direct conversions from Chinese Yuan
