Apple unveils a smaller Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro Chips

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October 29, 2024

Apple has launched its all-new Mac mini. It has been redesigned and has become smaller and inside, it has the latest M4 and M4 Pro chips. The new design is more compact and it can fit in a 5″ x 5″ frame. The redesign also means new ports and thanks to its chips, we also have Apple Intelligence inside.

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Mac Mini M4 and M4 Pro: Compact Design with Big Power

The new Mac mini is powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips. It offers up to 1.8x faster CPU and 2.2x faster GPU performance than the M1 model and for professionals, the Mac mini M4 Pro is the one for them. It features a 14-core CPU with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores, plus a 20-core GPU. The new Mac Mini also supports up to 64GB of unified memory.

Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity and Display Support

The Mac mini introduces Thunderbolt 5 on the M4 Pro model, delivering speeds up to 120 Gb/s—more than double Thunderbolt 4’s capabilities. On the front, the Mac mini features a 2x USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack while on the back, it features the 3x Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, Ethernet and the power cable port.

Apple Intelligence inside

The Mac mini also includes Apple Intelligence, a personal AI system from Apple that integrates seamlessly into macOS. It provides features such as Writing Tools for proofreading, summarizing, and rewriting text.

Apple Mac Mini Price in Canada

Starting at CA$799 for the base M4 model at 256GB. The new Mac mini is available for pre-order now, with shipping set to begin on November 8.

AYANEO AG01 Starship Graphics Dock: AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT inside!

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October 29, 2024

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AYANEO has just unveiled the AG01 Starship Graphics Dock. This is a powerful graphics dock that is designed to meet the needs of gamers and creators. It delivers a combination of aesthetics and performance and only 100 units available at a special early-bird price.

Futuristic Design Meets Performance

The AYANEO AG01 graphics dock sports a starship design with a Nebula Red color. It also features a high-end metal body ensures durability and efficient heat dissipation. The AG01 is more than just a graphics dock as it features an RGB light ring with two modes—Static and Breathing—that reflect the current performance level.

At 100W, it shines a white color, while at 120W, it glows a red color. The lighting mode can be easily adjusted with a simple button press. The AG01 also comes with a customizable nameplate, allowing users to add their own touch to their setup.

Powered by AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT

At the heart of the AG01 is the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. With features like AMD FSR and frame generation technology, the AG01 can provide a smooth and high-frame-rate on games. The dual-engine system allows users to switch between 100W and 120W power modes with ease, balancing performance and noise levels.

Expansive Connectivity

The AG01 is equipped with a range of ports and expansion options. It comes with 2x HDMI 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort 2.0 ports that allow for up to four simultaneous displays. The OcuLink and USB4 are also present for connectivity to the host device, while 100W PD reverse charging keeps your devices powered. Additionally, the AG01 includes an SD card slot and a tool-free M.2 SSD expansion slot for easy data storage expansion.

AYANEO AG01 is a limited edition graphics dock

There will be limited units for the AYANEO AG01 Starship Graphics Dock and there will be 100 units only that will be for sale. If you want to get one, this is priced at $599 and you can get it at their website.

Smart welcomes new subscribers with “Happy Hour” promo for FREE access to YouTube and Facebook

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Jam Ancheta

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October 29, 2024

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Smart has introduced a new “Happy Hour” promo, offering new subscribers free daily access to YouTube and Facebook. This offer runs from October 18 to December 15, 2024, providing new users with free mobile data access to these popular social media platforms daily between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

How to Avail the Free YouTube and Facebook Access

For prepaid subscribers, activating a new Smart Prepaid SIM or eSIM and enrolling in any eligible 3-day or 7-day prepaid plan, such as Power All or All Access, unlocks two hours of free social media access. The offer remains valid as long as the prepaid subscription is active.

New postpaid subscribers who apply for a Postpaid Plan starting at Plan 599 and activate their account also receive the free YouTube and Facebook access. For postpaid users, the offer extends for 30 days from account activation.

A Lunchtime Boost for Staying Connected

This promo aligns with the lunchtime hours, when many users catch up on the latest content or connect with friends online. Smart’s “Happy Hour” promo gives subscribers peace of mind with data access dedicated to YouTube and Facebook during lunchtime, making it easier than ever to stay connected.

HONOR 200 is now available with Smart Postpaid Plan 1999

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Jam Ancheta

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October 29, 2024

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The HONOR 200 is now available at across Smart stores in the Philippines and it will be bundled with a FREE JBL Sound Gear for every subscription. Customers can get the HONOR 200 for FREE with Smart’s Signature L Plan 1999.

HONOR 200 at Smart Postpaid Plan 1999

Customers can now enjoy the HONOR 200 for free with Smart’s Signature L Plan 1999. This premium plan offers everything users need to stay connected and make the most of their HONOR 200 experience.

Smart Signature L Plan 1999 Inclusions:

15GB data for browsing, streaming, and social media
Unlimited all-net calls
Unlimited all-net texts across all networks
150 minutes of calls to PLDT

If you want to get the HONOR 200, it is available in 45 locations nationwide or you can go straight at smart.com.ph

Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad and Mac

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Jam Ancheta

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October 29, 2024

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Aside from the iMac M4, Apple has also launched iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequioa 15.1, which are all now running Apple Intelligence inside. Apple Intelligence brings AI to Apple devices including a generative AI capabilities via Genmoji and also a Image Playground.

Here are some of the features that we can expect from Apple Intelligence on Apple devices:

1. Systemwide Writing Tools

This feature lets you rewrite, proofread, and summarize text, users can quickly polish their communication. The tools offer tone adjustments, grammar checks, and concise summaries, making it easy to draft professional, friendly, or concise messages.

2. Smarter, More Natural Siri

Siri has been enhanced with contextual understanding and smoother text-to-voice transitions. Now, Siri can provide in-depth responses about Apple products and complete tasks across multiple apps, making it a powerful tool for both personal and professional use.

3. Photos App with Intelligent Search and Clean Up

The Photos app gains natural language search with Apple Intelligence, allowing users to find images simply by describing them. With Clean Up, users can quickly remove unwanted elements from photos, while Memories creates customized video stories based on user prompts.

4. Smart Notification Summaries

Apple Intelligence helps manage notifications by summarizing key details and prioritizing important messages directly on the Lock Screen. Notification Summaries and Priority Messages simplify inbox and message management, ensuring users stay on top of crucial updates without constant interruption.

5. Enhanced Privacy Protection with Private Cloud Compute

Apple Intelligence puts privacy at the forefront with Private Cloud Compute, which performs many tasks on-device while processing more complex requests securely in the cloud. Users can activate ChatGPT integration within Siri or Writing Tools with privacy controls that anonymize data, offering secure, reliable access to AI.

More Apple Intelligence Features Arriving Soon

Apple Intelligence will be unveiled soon with Genmoji for personalized emojis, Image Playground for custom visuals, and Camera Control for recognizing real-world objects expected in December.

Apple Intelligence is available on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later, and Mac with M1 and later

Apple iMac Updated with Apple Intelligence and M4 Chip

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October 28, 2024

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Apple has announced today the new iMac with the same colorful design but with a faster M4 chip inside. This also means that the iMac will be getting Apple Intelligence as well. Apple promises that the iMac with M4 chip will be 1.7x faster in productivity and 2.1 faster in workflow compared to the M4 iMac.

The new iMac will also be offered with the 24-inch 4.5K display of the iMac with a nano-texture glass option. It will also have an up 4x Thunderbolt 4 ports, a colour matched accessories with USB-C, and 16GB Unified memory. While for the camera, it will come with 12MP Center Stage camera.

With M4 chip, the new iMac is also getting Apple Intelligence. This enables systemwide writing tools for rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing and Image Playground for creating original visuals. You can also create your own emojis with Genmoji.

The new iMac will be available available in seven colors — Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Blue and Silver. These new iMacs will also come with a color-matching Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or an optional Magic Trackpad, all of which are now using a USB-C port.

The new iMac will be available in the following variants and prices:

Apple iMac M4 Price in Canada:

Lenovo announced as official technology partner for FIFA World Cup Tournaments

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Ciara Alarcon

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October 28, 2024

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Lenovo has been officially named as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA, marking a high-profile sponsorship that spans the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The announcement, made during Lenovo’s annual Tech World event, solidifies Lenovo’s role as FIFA’s premier technology partner, bringing their cutting-edge products and innovations to two of the world’s most-watched sports events.

A Major Opportunity to Elevate the Fan Experience

The agreement positions Lenovo to amplify its global brand presence among billions of football fans. The partnership is set to offer fans enhanced experiences both in-stadium and through global broadcasts, with Lenovo’s advanced tech integrated into all aspects of the tournaments. The collaboration aligns with FIFA’s commitment to making football accessible and engaging to people around the world by using data-driven solutions to enrich gameplay and fan engagement.

Yuanqing Yang, Lenovo’s Chairman and CEO, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the company’s ability to support FIFA’s ambitious goals through smarter technology. “Lenovo is proud to support FIFA’s vision of leveraging technology to elevate the game, enhance the fan experience worldwide, and foster innovation that levels the playing field. Our AI-driven technology will be front and center, showcasing the transformative power of smarter technology on a global stage,” said Yang.

Technology to be Integrated Across the 2026 and 2027 Tournaments

Lenovo’s vast array of products and solutions, including ThinkPad laptops, Motorola smartphones, servers, and its latest AI-powered innovations, will play a central role in the upcoming tournaments. As an essential element of FIFA’s digital strategy, Lenovo’s technology is set to enhance real-time data sharing, fan engagement, and analytics. In addition, Lenovo’s equipment will ensure that both tournaments benefit from stable, fast, and advanced technology infrastructure.

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, spoke to the significance of technology in modern sports, noting that “Data and technology combined help us to know fans better, and we will use it to create unparalleled and unforgettable fan experiences at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.” He added, “In Lenovo, we have a partner who will support us as we evolve and innovate, investing in digital technology and artificial intelligence for future generations.”

A First for Lenovo and FIFA

This partnership represents the first time Lenovo has worked with FIFA, though the company has an established record of supporting global sporting events with technology solutions. Known for powering many major sporting properties worldwide, Lenovo continues to expand its portfolio with its partnership with FIFA. The 2026 and 2027 tournaments will provide a significant opportunity for Lenovo to showcase its innovations to a global audience.

As FIFA’s technology partner, Lenovo aims to use its expertise in AI, data analytics, and advanced devices to support FIFA’s goals of increasing accessibility, enhancing gameplay, and enriching the fan experience. Through the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, Lenovo and FIFA will also work together to bring fans closer to the action than ever before, supporting the evolution of football through innovation.

With Lenovo’s involvement, both tournaments are set to be transformative, offering fans around the globe new ways to connect and interact with the sport they love.

Meanwhile, for more updates on the partnership and upcoming tournaments, fans can follow Lenovo’s and FIFA’s official channels.

Awei T56 ANC Wireless Earbuds Video Review

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Jam Ancheta

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October 28, 2024

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The AWEI T56 ANC is one of the most unique wireless earbuds that you can see out there. Why? Because it comes with a touchscreen display in front of the case and yet, it still has a pretty interesting and affordable price tag.

The AWEI T56 ANC comes with Active Noise Cancelling along with ENC which improves the noise cancellation of the wireless earbuds. Other features that we can expect from the AWEI T56 ANC includes IPX6 water-resistance and also Bluetooth V5.4. There’s 500mAh battery inside the charging case as well.

For the touchscreen display, you can control the music, access timer, control the noise cancellation, control the modes, and a lot more. To know more about it, head over to our video below:

Apple set to unveil New Macs featuring M4 Chips this Monday

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Jam Ancheta

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October 27, 2024

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Apple has recently unveiled the iPad Mini with a brand new A17 chipset inside but Apple is not stopping there as Apple’s SVP of Marketing, Greg Joswiak, has announced that there will be announcements this Monday morning (North American west coast time).

Mac (😉) your calendars! We have an exciting week of announcements ahead, starting on Monday morning. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/YnoCYkZq6c

— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 24, 2024

From the teaser, it shows off the color of Apple Intelligence with the logo of the Mac. We can expect new Macs that will be running their new chip that is made for Apple Intelligence. We can expect the 14″ and 16″ Macbook Pros along with the iMac with the brand new Apple M4 chips inside.

We can also expect that the M4 Pro and M4 Max are coming out as well.

HUAWEI Watch D2 with Blood Pressure Monitoring is now available in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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October 27, 2024

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Huawei Philippines has officially launched the Huawei Watch D2 in the Philippines. This smartwatch is unique compared to others as the HUAWEI Watch D2 comes with Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring capability.

The HUAWEI Watch D2 comes with TruSense System that lets the users measure vital health indicators such as heart rate, SpO2 levels, ECG, Stress, and even skin temperature. These vitals make it easy for the user to check their health and be more healthy.

The HUAWEI Watch D2 comes with a 1.82-inch display along with a TPU straps which is important for the blood pressure health monitoring. Aside from that, the HUAWEI Watch D2 also comes with Bluetooth calling, NFC-enabled door access, and also have GCash payment support by end of 2024.

HUAWEI Philippines is offering promotions for early buyers. From October 25 to November 30, you can purchase the HUAWEI Watch D2 and receive a free Body Fat Scale (worth PHP 1,499) and a one-year warranty extension (worth PHP 699). In addition, vouchers offering PHP 1,000 discounts are available on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok, while 0% installment payment options are offered through SPayLater, LazPayLater, Home Credit, and credit cards.