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Amazon Prime Video raises subscription price to Php249/month in PH

Prime Video has raised its monthly subscription price in the Philippines from Php149 to Php249 . Existing subscribers will see the new charge on their next billing cycle, expected November 21, 2026. The annual plan also increased from Php1,390 to Php1,669 per year. Prime Video says the yearly option works out to about Php139 per month and saves users up to 44% versus paying monthly. The monthly price rose by Php100 and the annual plan by Php279. The new monthly rate includes value-added tax. Plan Previous Price New Price Monthly Php149 Php249 Annual Php1,390 Php1,669 Amazon did not detail the reason for the increase, but streaming services worldwide have been raising rates to cover original content and licensing costs. Prime Video has been investing in local Filipino productions. Even after the hike, Prime Video remains cheaper than Netflix’s standard plan at Php349 per month and Disney+ at around Php299 monthly. The seven-day free trial for new subscribers i...

Vingroup’s upcoming manufacturing plant in PH will produce 200k electric vehicles per year

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup plans to invest $500 million in an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) . The plant will have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 VinFast vehicles. Construction is set to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and will take up to 18 months to complete. The facility is expected to serve both the domestic market and export markets. The investment will expand Vingroup’s manufacturing footprint beyond Indonesia and India. The group also plans to introduce electric scooters in the Philippines. VinFast e-scooters launched in the Philippine s During discussions with Vingroup vice chairman and GSM Global chairman Nguyen Quoc Tuan, the DTI outlined possible tax incentives under the CREATE MORE Act. The agency also offered faster regulatory processing through the government’s Green Lanes program. The planned EV factory comes as the Philippines...

OPPO Find X10 Series introduced in PH, price starts at Php99,999

OPPO ‘s newest flagship smartphones has officially arrived in the Philippines. Pre-orders are now open, with the Find X10 Pro Max priced at Php129,999 and the base Find X10 at Php99,999 . As expected, the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max is the better device among the two. Every rear lens on it, main, ultra-wide, telephoto, uses a 200-megapixel camera, the first handset to get that on all three. The base model keeps two of those sensors at 200-megapixel and drops only the ultra-wide to 50-megapixel. Both run the LUMO True Image Engine, whose True Color Camera reads 24 spectral channels and stretches dynamic range to 5.5x the previous generation’s, with Hasselblad Master Mode applying the Swedish maker’s color science. The Pro Max adds DeepPix inside its ISOCELL HPC main sensor, built with Samsung, stretching HDR headroom to 17 stops. OPPO Find X10 Elsewhere the two models have a lot of hardware similarities. The Pro Max pairs an LTPO AMOLED panel measuring 6.78 ...

Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 Review

The Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 is Anker’s much-needed refresh of its ear-clip earbuds — a category of audio devices that has gained significant popularity in recent years. There are many reasons to consider a pair of ear-clip earbuds: for running or other outdoor sports, for office use, or for any scenario where you want to listen to music while staying aware of your surroundings. In our Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 review, we’ll see if it can cater to your needs and how well it does so. Let’s find out. Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 Specs Open-Ear Clip-On Design, GoldenFit bridge 12mm drivers 4 mics + 2 VPU for calls Bluetooth 6.0 Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LDAC HearID 5.0 Physical Button per bud IP57 dust- and water-resistant Multipoint Connection Weight: 6.2g per bud Battery claim: 8 hours per bud, 32 hours with charging case Wireless charging, USB-C wired charging Design and Build Quality One of the firs...

Xbox handheld could arrive in 2027, Xbox Helix pushed to 2028 — report

Microsoft plans to launch its next-generation Xbox , codenamed Helix , in time for the 2028 holiday season, according to a Fortune report. The console could be priced between $1,200 and $1,800 unless Microsoft subsidizes it. The high cost is tied to rising memory prices. AI data centers have taken up most memory and storage production, pushing DRAM and NAND costs up five times. The Xbox Series X launched in 2020 at $500, and Microsoft has already raised its price several times. A handheld Xbox may come sooner, possibly by the 2027 holiday season. Unlike the Asus-made ROG Xbox Ally, which runs on Windows, it would likely play digital Xbox console games. The report also says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who replaced Phil Spencer earlier this year, wants to turn Game Pass into an à la carte service where users pick specific add-ons and online features. She has said she wants to make the service more affordable. Sony faces similar pressure. The PlayStation 5 Pro now sells fo...

Supreme Court starts e-notarization nationwide

Filipinos can now have documents notarized electronically anywhere in the country. The Supreme Court rolled out the service, giving commissioned electronic notaries public the ability to notarize qualified digital documents through accredited platforms. The Supreme Court’s e-notarization puts into practice the Rules on Electronic Notarization under A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC. The Supreme Court En Banc gave its approval to these rules on February 4, 2025. Two modes of electronic notarization are allowed under the rules. One is In-Person Electronic Notarization (IEN), where the signer must appear in person before the electronic notary. The other is Remote Electronic Notarization (REN), which takes place over videoconferencing. Notaries may also use a mix of both. Electronic notaries public with a commission can perform electronic notarial acts outside the territorial boundaries that limit traditional notaries, as long as they comply with the rules. Documents must be s...