Red Bull Basement has officially launched in the Philippines and they are aiming to give a spotlight the country’s brightest innovators on the world stage. This initiative provides Filipino students, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts an opportunity to develop and present innovative ideas with an emphasis to Artificial Intelligence.
The competition invites individuals or teams of up to two to submit a one-page business plan through an intuitive AI tool. This tool, powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service and AMD Instinct accelerators.
The selected National Champion will represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Basement World Final in Tokyo, Japan, where they will compete against innovators from over 40 countries. The ultimate winner will earn a coveted three-week hands-on experience in Silicon Valley, California, in 2025, providing access to mentorship and networking with global industry leaders.
Applications are open until September 30, 2024, offering Filipino innovators a chance to elevate their ideas to the global stage and bring their visions to life.
Xiaomi Philippines has just introduced its newest tablet in their lineup — Redmi Pad SE 8.7. This is a portable mini tablet that is meant for multimedia usage and it also packs an affordable price tag as well.
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 comes with an 8.7-inch screen with a 5:3 aspect ratio. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and also an up to 600 nits of brightness making it just right for watching movies on Netflix and also on YouTube.
On the audio side, this one comes with Dolby Atmos technology and it also comes with an up to 2TB of storage so you can store your favorite movies and videos inside the laptop.
For the processing power, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor inside along with 6650mAh battery and also an 18W Fast Charging support. The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 will be available in Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, and Sky Blue. While for the weight, it’s only at 373 grams for only 8.8mm.
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is available on Shopee with a special early bird promo until September 4. The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 WiFi 4+128GB will be available for Php6,399 from Php7,999 while the 4GB+64GB variant will be available for only Php5,399 from Php6,999.
HONOR is gearing up to roll out the AI eraser update for its HONOR 200 series this September. The update will introduce four AI features that will excite the consumers.
The new update will feature AI Eraser in where photobombers can easily be erased to your photos using generative AI technology. This tool will help you remove unwanted people or objects in your photos.
There are also other features that will arrive to the HONOR 200 including the Bokeh Adjustment, Group photo enhance and lastly, Face-to-Face translation in where you can listen and translate live audio into different language in real-time.
realme officially launched the realme 13 Pro Series 5G in the Philippines during the FanFest 2024 event held at Gateway Mall II. The new series includes the realme 13 Pro 5G and the realme 13 Pro+ 5G, accompanied by the introduction of two new AIoT products, the realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2.
The event, which was open to the public and live-streamed on realme’s Facebook page, allowed attendees to explore the new devices at experiential booths. Fans who attended also had the opportunity to win prizes and receive freebies.
realme 13 Pro Series 5G pricing and availability
The realme 13 Pro 5G is priced at Php24,999 and is available in a 12GB+256GB variant with color options of Monet Purple and Emerald Green. The realme 13 Pro+ 5G is available in two storage variants: 12GB+256GB for Php28,999 and 12GB+512GB for Php31,999, with color options of Monet Gold and Emerald Green.
Pre-orders for the new smartphones are available at realme stores nationwide until September 4, with each pre-order including a free Mystery Gift Box worth up to Php29,999, while stocks last. Customers purchasing between September 6-8 and September 13-15 have a chance to win prizes worth up to Php16,990 at selected realme stores.
Meanwhile, for online shoppers, the realme 13 Pro 5G is available at a discounted price of Php21,499 on realme’s TikTok Shop until September 3, along with a free TechLife Portable Steam Iron, available in limited quantities.
realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2 launched
Alongside the new smartphone series, realme also introduced the realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2. The realme Buds T310, featuring 46dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and 360° Spatial Audio, is priced at Php1,999 and comes in three colors: Monet Purple, Vibrant Black, and Agile White.
The realme Watch S2, equipped with a 1.43” AMOLED Display and an Advanced Stainless Steel Textured Body, is available with a Steel Wrist Strap in Grey for Php4,499, or a Silicone Wrist Strap in Black or Blue for Php3,999. Both products are now available in realme stores.
For updates on the online availability of the realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2, and the e-commerce availability of the realme 13 Pro Series 5G, fans can follow realme’s official Facebook page.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section!
POCO is marking its 6th anniversary with a special sale on TikTok Shop from August 21 to 27, 2024.
Customers can enjoy discounts of up to Php2,000 on select POCO smartphones and tablets, offering an opportunity to purchase the latest POCO devices at reduced prices.
Six Years of POCO Innovation
Over the past six years, POCO has made its mark by delivering innovative technology at competitive prices. The brand has introduced high-refresh-rate displays, powerful processors, advanced camera systems, and features aimed at enhancing the gaming experience, such as liquid cooling and extended battery life. POCO has also developed the POCO Launcher, designed to organize apps efficiently.
The anniversary sale on TikTok Shop is part of the POCO Carnival, a celebration of the brand’s achievements and its commitment to providing accessible technology.
Discounted POCO Devices
During the POCO Carnival, customers can purchase various POCO devices at discounted prices:
POCO F6 (8+256GB): from Php21,999 to Php20,899
POCO F6 Pro (12+256GB): from Php26,999 to Php25,699
POCO F6 Pro (12+512GB): from Php28,999 to Php27,499
POCO Pad (8+256GB): from Php15,999 to Php15,629
POCO X6 5G (8+256GB): from Php14,999 to Php14,899
POCO X6 5G (12+512GB): from Php17,999 to Php15,999
POCO X6 Pro 5G (12+512GB): from Php19,999 to Php7,999
The POCO Carnival on TikTok Shop runs until August 27, 2024. Customers are encouraged to act quickly to take advantage of these limited-time deals on POCO’s latest devices.
Apple has just sent out invites to creators and journalists for the upcoming Apple event with a tagline “It’s Glowtime”. The event is set for September 9 and it will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park at 10 AM California time.
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We can expect the new iPhone 16 Series smartphones at this upcoming event along with the Apple Watch Series 10. There are also rumors that the new Airpods will be announced at the event. By the looks of the invite, the iPhone 16 is expected to have more AI features
It is expected that the new devices that will be unveiled will be available for pre-order after the event.
HONOR has just announced that they are bringing a new technology to their smartphones and this time, it’s the AI Eye tracking feature. This AI-powered technology will be brought to MagicOS 8.0 and it is expected to roll out to global devices this August 27.
The new feature will allow the users to control their smartphones by just looking at the screen. With this feature, users can look at the screen and open notifications, launch applications and navigate thru the device effortlessly. This is impactful for individuals with ALS, a neuro disease that limits their motor functions.
HONOR has also announced that they’re currently investing in research and developmnent for non-invasive brain-computer interface tech which will allow communicating with external devices using brain signals.
Apple is aiming for the September 10 launch of the iPhone 16 according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a very reliable journalist especially when it comes to Apple-related news.
The event is expected this September 10 at California while the new iPhones are expected to come out this September 20. While Apple hasn’t announce yet the event, we can the expect the invites to journalists and creators the coming weeks.
The iPhone 16 devices are expected to come with a Capture button on the side which is meant for taking photos and videos. And of course, it is expected that the devices will come with Apple Intelligence features as well.
We can also expect other devices such as the Apple Watch Series 10 or even an Apple Watch X and also the new airpods.
The ASUS ROG Ally X has officially launched in the Philippines. This device is the successor of the ASUS ROG Ally and it has fixed most of the issues that we encountered in the previous generation. This time, we’re getting beefier hardware inside and they have finally fixed the microSD card issues that a lot of users have encountered before.
The ASUS ROG Ally X comes in a new black colorway with a more ergonomic feel. Despite the larger battery on the ASUS ROG Ally X, this one still has a light and ergonomic build.
As for the look on the front and also its buttons, they are still there and it would still work just fine with Windows and other games in the market.
As for the joyticks, they have been upgraded to be more durable along with the D-Pad which is essential for games like Street Fighter and Tekken.
New ports
The ASUS ROG Ally X has also removed the XG Mobile port in favor of USB-C ports. We now have two USB-C ports with one of them supports Thunderbolt which means that you can use external GPUs with USB-C interface to connect to the ASUS ROG Ally X.
Availability and pricing
The ASUS ROG Ally X will be available starting this August 23 at ROG Exclusive stores nationwide for Php56,995. It will also come with a free 3-month Xbox PC Game Pass subscription, and ASUS 4A quality and service warranty.
School year is approaching in just a few weeks and to get ready for that, Apple Canada is currently running its back-to-school promotion in where you can get discounts and special deals on Mac and iPads which are the perfect devices or companions in school.
Students can get up to CA$ 200 in gift cards and a year-round discounted pricing and 20% off on AppleCare+ thru Apple Education Store. Some of the devices that students can get a discount to are the Macbook Air, iPad Air, iPad Pro, Macbook Pro, and more.
Aside from that, Apple has also introduced “Today at Apple” sessions in where students can get personalized guidance on their device and to optimize their use of Apple devices for academic schools. Students who are interested with these sessions can check these out at their local Apple Store.
