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Redmi Pad 2 9.7: Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 CPU, 7,600mAh battery, 120Hz 2K IPS display

Xiaomi has released a new version of the Redmi Pad 2, now with a smaller display. The new Redmi Pad 2 9.7 , as the name suggests, has a 9.7-inch IPS display, which has a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For eye safety, it received a TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly certification. Powering the new Pad 2 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 processor, with 4GB of RAM, and an option between 64GB and 128GB of storage expandable up to 2TB. It runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3. It has a 7,600mAh battery that lasts for more than 15 hours of online video playback or over 18 hours of audio playback. The new Redmi Pad has an all-metal build that’s only 7.4mm and is available in Graphite Grey and Silver. We also have a 5-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera. It also has a face unlock and supports a dedicated cover case. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 4GB/64GB is now in Malaysia for MYR549 (~Php8,600), while the 4GB/128GB is at MYR599 (...
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OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra: Dimensity 9500 CPU, 8,600mAh battery, 165Hz OLED display, 120W charging

OnePlus has a new high-end phone targeted at games, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra. Powering the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, which has a 12-core Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU, and has 1x 4.21GHz C1 Ultra, 3x 3.5GHz C1 Premium, and 4x 2.7GHz C1-Pro. That powerful chip is paired with a 6.78-inch 2.8K OLED display, which has 10-bit colors, 3,600-nit peak brightness, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. OnePlus claims that you can play six games in full 165fps smoothness, which includes League of Legends: Wild Rift, Clash of Clans, Subway Surfers, and Soul Knight. OnePlus also said you can run Delta Force at 165fps for three straight hours with no performance drops. Along with the new phone, OnePlus has also introduced a new gaming controller that you can purchase separately. It has four back buttons and two shoulder triggers. Plus, it adds extra antennas, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C charging, and a magnetic slot on the back for a cooling fan, which is...
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Mapúa University to offer BS Cybersecurity degree in PH

A university in the Philippines is launching a new degree program aimed at fighting online threats. Mapúa University will start its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at the start of the 2026 to 2027 school year. The school decided to create this course because more and more companies and government offices need people who can protect their computer systems from hackers and data breaches. Unlike other IT degrees where cybersecurity is just a small part of the lessons, this program focuses only on security. Students will learn how to analyze threats, defend digital networks, and investigate cybercrimes using computer forensics. The whole course takes three years and one quarter to finish. 8 modern gadgets for teachers and schools in the Philippines Online schools in PH Ariel Kelly Balan, who leads the university’s School of Information Technology, said the program was built to fill a serious gap in the job market. He explained that data is growing faster than ever a...
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POCO C81 Pro: UNISOC T7250 CPU, 6,000mAh battery, 120Hz HD+ display

There has always been a demand for big but affordable phones. Hence, POCO keeps on releasing one. Now, they have the POCO C81 Pro as an addition to their lineup. The POCO C81 Pro boasts a big 6.9-inch IPS display with a high 120Hz refresh rate, but only with an HD+ resolution. It has an 800-nit peak brightness and has a Sunlight Mode for outdoor visibility. Plus, it received TUV Rheinland certification for its Low Blue Light emission, for being Circadian Friendly, and Flicker-Free. It also has Wet Touch Technology 2.0, allowing you to still operate the screen if you have wet, soapy, or oily fingers. Together with the big display is the generous 6,000mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can last for up to 2.37 days of use, 19+ hours of video playback, and 46+ hours of calls. It can also retain a healthy battery even after 1,000 charging cycles. The C81 Pro is powered by a UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor, with 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of expandable storage. It ships with Android 16...
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PS5 gets another price hike in PH

Sony has announced another round of price hikes for the PlayStation 5 in Southeast Asian markets, which includes the Philippines. Last April 27, 2026, Sony released a new update regarding price increases in PlayStation 5 products, which will take effect on May 1, 2026. In the press release, it was announced that the PlayStation 5 will now cost Php40,032 in the Philippines. That’s about Php10,000 higher than the console’s original price tag of Php30,790. Sony cited the “continued pressures in the global economic landscape” as the reason for the price hikes. The updated prices for the SEA are listed below: Country Updated Prices (Effective May 1, 2026) Philippines PS5: Php40,032 Singapore PS5: SGD849 PS5 Digital Edition: SGD764 PS5 Pro: SGD1,167 Malaysia PS5: MYR2,799 PS5 Digital Edition: MYR2,499 PS5 Pro: MYR3,999 Thailand PS5: THB20,990 PS5 Digital Edition: THB18,790 PS5 Pro: THB30,990 Indonesia PS5: IDR11,399,000 PS5 Digital Edition: IDR9,999,00...
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HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 CPU, 165Hz OLED display, 10,100mAh battery

HONOR’s new tablet in China is big and powerful, but will we get it here in the Philippines? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let’s see what the new HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 has in store for us. The HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 boasts a large and sharp 12.3-inch OLED screen with a 3000 x 1920 pixel resolution, smooth 165Hz refresh rate, and a tall 15.6:10 aspect ratio. It works with the latest Magic Pencil 3. It runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, with up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 16-based MagicOS 10 user interface. There’s a big 10,100mAh battery on the inside, which you can share with other devices with its fast 27W reverse wired charging. The device itself charges through a 66W adapter. For the cameras, we have a 9-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel camera on the back. It has a desktop mode for a laptop-like experience with the magnetic keyboard. It is also very thin at just 4.8mm. The HONOR ...
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Infinix GT 50 Pro: Dimensity 8400 Ultimate CPU, 144Hz AMOLED display, 6,500mAh battery

Infinix has updated its budget gaming phone line with the new Infinix GT 50 Pro. The Infinix GT 50 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 octa-core processor. Made for gaming, this chip has all performance cores with one clocked at 3.25GHz, three at 3.0GHz, and four at 2.1GHz. It is paired with Infinix’s new HydroFlow liquid cooling system, with a 32,700mm2 total cooling area. You’d get a feel of that extensive cooling system with the “Cooling Pipeline Window Display” which offers a 3D visualization of the liquid-cooling pipelines with a matching color. It also has an updated cooling accessory. The GT Magcharge Cooler 2.0 has 12W TEC cooling power, 15W wireless charging support, and wireless bypass charging support. That device also works with other iOS and Android phones if you want to. On the front, there’s the 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, with a 2644 x 1208 pixel resolution, a high 4,500-nit peak brightness, 10-bit color, and 144Hz refresh rate with 330Hz touch ...
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