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Microsoft Is Shutting Down Mixer, Streamers Transferring to Facebook Gaming

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Microsoft Is Shutting Down Mixer, Streamers Transferring to Facebook Gaming

Microsoft is set to close down its streaming service, Mixer, on July 22. Microsoft also plans to transfer its existing partners over to FB.GG or Facebook Gaming. It’s a surprise announcement from Microsoft as Mixer partners only have one month to transition to Facebook or return to twitch.

 “I think the Mixer community is really going to benefit from the broad audience that Facebook has through their properties, and the abilities to reach gamers in a very seamless way through the social platform Facebook has.”
-Phil Spencer, Head of Gaming – Microsoft

Microsoft’s streaming service lagged behind Twitch, Youtube, and Facebook Gaming in terms of user base despite buying out top streamers such as Ninja and Shroud. Moving forward, Microsoft is partnering with Facebook to transition its streamers and viewers to Facebook Gaming in the coming weeks. When Mixer closes down on July 22, all Mixer sites and apps will automatically redirect to the Facebook Gaming site. All Mixer partnered streamers can avail of Facebook’s Level Up monetization program. Mixer viewers with outstanding Ember balance and subscriptions will receive an Xbox gift card credit as compensation.

The choice of giving up Mixer and partnering with Facebook is a hard yet smart move for Microsoft. It broadens the streamers and audience the company can tap for its xCloud Gaming service and reallocate resources to improve these servers. Giving up homebrewed services and partnering with a competitor is not new with Microsoft. We’ve witnessed Microsoft closing down Groove Music and partner up with Spotify.

Read more: The Next Step for Mixer and FAQ

iOS 14 is now official

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iOS 14 is now official

Apple has just announced the new and updated iOS 14 for the iPhones and it will come with a lot of new features including a brand new homescreen that will feature widgets on the homescreen and a cleaner and better home screen so you can get more organized to your smartphones.

App Library

One of the new things in the iOS 14 is the App Library, basically, you can have a cleaner and organized app homescreen. Basically with this feature, you’ll be able to have a group of applications on one page so you can easily search for applications.

Widgets

Yes, widgets are coming to your homescreen of your iPhone and yes, you can place your app widgets on the same page of your applications and it will be more usable and visible to your iPhones

Picture in picture

This isn’t a new feature on smartphones but you’ll now be able to do picture-in-picture on the iPhone. Basically, you can play videos on your iPhone on top of the applications that you are using right now.

Aside from that, Apple has also announced improvement on Siri, CarPlay including the ability to use the iPhone as keys, improvements on the Apple Maps and many more.

iOS 14 will be available this fall while public beta will open this July. iOS 14 will be available to devices iPhone 6s and up.

Vivo V19 Neo is now available in stores

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Vivo V19 Neo is now available in stores

One of the newest mid-range smartphones from vivo Philippines and it’s the vivo V19 Neo. The vivo V19 Neo is the first smartphone in the V19 series to arrive in the country and it packs a Snapdragon 675 processor along with a quad-camera lens.

Aside from that, the smartphone features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display and it comes with a large 4500mAh battery with 18W fast-charging.

Vivo V19 Neo Specs

  • 6.44-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-Core Processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP main + 8MP wide-angle + 2MP bokeh + 2MP macro rear cameras
  • 32MP selfie cameras
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • 18W Fast Charging
  • 4500mAh battery
  • Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10

The vivo V19 is now available for Php17,999 at Lazada and Shopee.

Matteo Guidicelli’s PS4 Pro Unboxing Left Gamers Heartbroken

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Matteo Guidicelli’s PS4 Pro Unboxing Left Gamers Heartbroken

Gamer celebrities are not new these days. Paulo Avelino is a  gamer and streamer loved by PC enthusiasts. Alden Richards recently joined the PC master race with the help of PewPau. Bitoy is another gamer who entered youtube and did a PS4 unboxing. Another celebrity, by the name of Matteo Guidicelli, published a Youtube video of him unboxing the PS4 Pro sent by  Gameline! and PlayStation Asia. His unboxing went viral but not for good reasons.

In his video, he admitted that it was his first unboxing and that he’s not really good at it. The unboxing video felt like he was in a rush as he continuously tossed aside the games and other accessories.

Sponsored or not, ripping off the sleeve caused a big disturbance in the force felt by gamers and enthusiasts.”Please keep the sleeve for extended warranty service… I just broke it” as he proceeded ripping it off entirely. As of writing, Matteo Guidicelli’s PS4 Pro 1TB Unboxing gained 685,635 views with 34k dislikes and only 4.1k likes.

Matteo Guidicelli uploaded another video last June 21 of him playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. In his video, he said that Call of Duty is one of his favorite games and that he’s still new to it on the PS4 Pro.

These are Paymaya’s Five Dad-approved meals perfect for Father’s day

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These are Paymaya’s Five Dad-approved meals perfect for Father’s day

You know what it is today? It’s Father’s day! A lot of you will probably celebrate the Father’s day by just spending your time with your family at home and to celebrate, it’s better that you celebrate at home and just to take out something at restaurants. And Paymaya has listed some restaurants in where you can pay with PayMaya and also get up to 100% cashback.

  1. Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings
    • I mean, who doesn’t like chicken wings right? And Frankie’s is one of the best places to order chicken wings in the metro. They have Classic Buffalo and Garlic Parmesan which is my personal favorite. You can check out their website at https://www.frankiesnywings.com
  2. Army Navy
    • If you want burgers or burritos, you can go for Army Navy and they now offer delivery. You can get a California burger or my favorite one, the bacon breakfast that I still eat even at dinner. You can check out their website at https://www.armynavy.com.ph
  3. Central Delivery
    • Central Delivery got everything that you need. You can order Popeye’s friend chicken and even Kuya J’s Crispy Pata and halo-halo. You can also order your favorites at Landers, Da Gianni and Dough & Co. You can check out their website here: https://centraldelivery.ph/
  4. Soban K-Town Grill
    • Since the pandemic, a lot of us are missing Samgyupsals and if you want to experience Samgyupsals again then you might want to check out Soban. you can check out their website at https://www.soban.ph
  5. Boozy
    • It’s better to celebrate Father’s day with some booze and Boozy got you covered as you can buy liquors and other drinks that is perfect for this special day. You can order at https://www.boozy.ph

With PayMaya, you can order your fast-food fix using only your number.

Paying with your PayMaya mobile number is easy. All you have to do is follow these simple steps: 

  1. Order your meals at the website of your chosen restaurant. 
  2. Proceed to checkout and choose the online payment/credit card option.
  3. You will be redirected to the PayMaya Checkout page. Here, click the Pay with PayMaya button. 
  4. Log in using your PayMaya mobile number and password. 
  5. An SMS with the One-Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number. Key in the OTP on the webpage to verify your transaction. 
  6. Wait for the SMS from PayMaya to confirm your payment. 

 

ASUS launches the ExpertBooks and StudioBooks including a Php650k notebook

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ASUS launches the ExpertBooks and StudioBooks including a Php650k notebook

As powerful components make their way into the portable space, it is inevitable that we get to see products like the ASUS ExpertBook and the ASUS StudioBook that are made for professionals and power users. Wanna know what’s inside these notebooks? Check it out below:

ASUS ExpertBook B9

This is currently the world’s lightest business notebook at 870g and the feel of this one is really amazing because not only that this one is light but the notebook also features powerful hardware inside and also it is just 14.9mm thin.

This might be a 14″ notebook but we got here a 13-inch chassis with its 94% screen-to-body ratio with its small form factor. The notebook also features 24 hours of battery life. Inside the notebook is a 10th generation Intel Core processor with an up to 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD and an up to 16GB RAM.

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is also certified by Intel’s Project Athena that promises a long battery life, sleek form factor and powerful performance.

ASUS ProArt StudioBook

The ASUS ProArt StudioBook One is the first and only notebook to feature the powerful and latest Nvidia Quadro RTX 6000 GPU with a beastly 24GB of VRAM and a powerful 9th generation Intel Core i9 processor inside. With the RTX 6000, you can expect more CUDA, RT, and Tensor cores which are essential for shading and light effects and of course for rendering animation, video editing and data crunching.

 

Of course, it’s not just powerful because we got here a 4K UHD PANTONE validated display on ASUS ProArt StudioBook One protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and a 100% Adobe RGB color gamut and Delta E value of less than 1.0 for better color accuracy.

The ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X comes with an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 GPU and also a 9th Generation Intel Xeon or Core i7 processors. This also provides a RAID 0 for faster performance with speeds up to 6GB/s. It will also have a PANTONE validated panel that can also provide 95% DCIP3 color Gamut and Delta E color accuracy of less than 1.5.

This one also features the ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 that can give you a secondary touchscreen display that improves your experience on the laptop.

And of course, there’s the ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 and StudioBook 15 that are more affordable but still pack some punch inside as the StudioBook Pro 15 features NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q Graphics while the StudioBook 15 features a GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. Both notebook also supports 9th generation Intel Core i7 processors.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 Variants and Pricing:

  • ASUS ExpertBook B9450:
    • i5-10210U/8GB RAM/512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/33WHrs/0.870kg – Php 109,995
    • i5-10210U/16GB RAM/512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/66WHrs/0.995kg – 119,995
    • i7-10510U/16GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/66WHrs/0.995kg – 149,995
    • i7-10510U/16GB/2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/66WHrs.0.995kg – Php 169,995

ASUS ProArt Studiobook Variants and Pricing:

  • ASUS StudioBook 15 – Intel Core i7-9750H/16GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 – PHP134,995
  • ASUS StudioBook 17 – Intel Core i7-9750H/16GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6/ LED illuminated NumberPad – PHP139,995
  • ASUS StudioBook Pro 17 – Intel Xeon E-2276M/16GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 6GB GDDR6/ LED illuminated NumberPad – PHP174,995
  • ASUS StudioBook Pro 15 – Intel Core i7-9750H/16GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 16GB GDDR6/  – PHP249,995
  • ASUS StudioBook Pro X – Intel Xeon E-2276M/64GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 16GB GDDR6/ ScreenPad 2.0 – PHP174,995
  • ASUS StudioBook One – Intel Core i9-9980HK/64GB RAM/1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD/NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 24GB GDDR6 – PHP649,995

realme launches the Buds Air Neo, Adventurer Backpack, & PowerBank 2

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realme launches the Buds Air Neo, Adventurer Backpack, & PowerBank 2

realme Philippines has recently launched their newest products in the market and these are accessories that will definitely compliment your realme smartphones. They have three new accessories and these are the realme Buds Air Neo, Adeventure Backpack, and Power Bank 2.

realme Buds Neo

This is a way more affordable wireless earphones from realme. It comes with 13mm Bass Boost Driver and also an auto connection with Google Fast pair thanks to the R1 chip. It also comes with a low latency for gaming and intelligent touch control.

The realme Buds Neo also comes with an up to 17 hours playback with its case charger and you can also connect it to your smartphone using the realme Link App. The realme Buds Neo is priced at Php1,990

realme PowerBank 2

This is the newest PowerBank 2 that comes with 18W charging for devices and also a 10000mAh capacity. It comes with a USB-A and USB-C charging points. The realme Powerbank 2 is priced at Php1,990

realme Adventurer Backpack

This is one of my favorite backpacks and it comes with a 32L capacity with a classic military design. It also comes with a laptop sleeve inside and accessible side pockets for your other stuff. There a side zipper too for easy access and comes with extra padded handles. The Adventurer Backpack is priced at Php1,490.

OPPO A92 Launches in the Philippines, gets priced

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OPPO A92 Launches in the Philippines, gets priced

OPPO Philippines has recently launched its newest mid-range smartphone, the OPPO A92. The smartphone packs a stylish design that boasts a quad-curve design and also a quad-camera setup. The smartphone still features a Snapdragon 665 Octa-Core Processor and a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Neo-Display.

OPPO A92 Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Processor
  • 6.5-inch Full HD+ TFT LCD
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP main camera + 8MP ultra wide camera + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
  • 16MP front-facing camera
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, BD, Galileo
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • 5000mAh battery
  • 18W wired charging

One of the main selling point of the smartphone is the Neo-Display that features eye-care and the dual stereo speakers of the smartphone.

The OPPO A92 is available for pre-order from June 20 to 26 and it will come with a free Rockspace P62 Pro Power Bank. The OPPO A92 will be available at OPPO stores, dealers, Shopee, and Lazada.

The OPPO A92 is available for Php15,990.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra To Come With SnapDragon 865+ and Slimmer Bezels

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra To Come With SnapDragon 865+ and Slimmer Bezels

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is already slated for release this coming Unpacked this August alongside the rumored Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Fold 2. As we draw closer to the event, leaks start to appear, and this time it’s from Ice Universe who revealed some specs and dimensions of the Galaxy Note20 – the highlight being the Snapdragon 865+ processor.

The new Samsung Note20 will feature a 120Hz QHD+ resolution, unlike the previous Galaxy S20, which traded off refresh rate for resolution and vice versa. The phone will be also using LTPO OLED for better power efficiency. Internals aside, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra will be 0.3mm thinner with a reduced front camera punch-hole by 1mm.

https://twitter.com/UniverseIce/status/1273849218776489984

Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 Unveiled: 8nm chipset with 5G and WiFi 6

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 Unveiled: 8nm chipset with 5G and WiFi 6

Here we go! A brand new chipset from Qualcomm has been announced today and it’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset and yes, it does support sub-5GHz 5G and also WiFi 6. The Snapdragon 690 is the successor to Snapdragon 675 and the former offers a more substantial upgrade from Snapdragon 675.

Snapdragon 690 will support SA, NSA, and 5G however, it only comes with sub-6GHz and it doesn’t include mmWave which can offer faster and better speeds. Compared to the Snapdragon 675, the Snapdragon 690 will offer a 20% faster CPU performance and a 60% faster graphics performance which will definitely improve our gaming experience on the smartphone with its Adreno 619L GPU.

Aside from that, the Snapdragon 690 chipset will also support 120Hz display with up to FHD+ resolution and also Quick Charge 4+. This will also come with WiFi 6.

The Snapdragon 690 chipset is the first 5G-ready chipset in the 600 series of Snapdragon and they expect devices with this chipset to arrive this second half of the year.

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