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Acer has introduced new gaming monitors under its Predator and Nitro line-up. First, there’s the Acer Predator 27-inch XB273K 3D monitor, which features 3D eye-tracking technology, 180Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, and even a local AI model that transforms 2D into 3D. It is also the first to have the SpatialLabs 3D Hub application. There’s also the 35-inch curved Acer Predator X34 F1, which has a WQHD QD-OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, 1800R curvature, and a five-layer blue emission build. Acer also introduced a 34-inch Acer Nitro XV345CKR, with a 5K WUHD resolution, and uses a Mini LED panel with 1,344 local dimming zones. It also has a 180Hz refresh rate, with Dynamic Frequency and Resolution that can scale it up to 360Hz at WFHD. Apart from gamers, Acer also wants to cater to creators with the 31.5-inch Acer Nitro XV320QX, which has a 5K resolution at a 165Hz refresh rate, which you can max out to 330Hz at QHD. It ...

HONOR’s latest release has one of the biggest batteries ever on a midrange phone, the HONOR X9e Pro. The HONOR X9e Pro comes with a large 11,000mAh battery, which lasts for up to 35.6 hours of watching short videos, 66.8 hours of video playback, and 164.5 hours of music playback. HONOR also boasted that the battery’s health can remain high after 6 years. Having that much battery is even more useful with the device’s fast 27W reverse wired charging. The device can be filled up with the 80W SuperCharge wired charging. On the front, there’s a 6.8-inch 2.8K AMOLED screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a very high 10,000-nit peak brightness. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, with up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. A 16-megapixel camera is on the front, while the rear has a 108-megapixel and 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The device is also IP69/IP69K-rated for durability and runs on Android 16-based Mag...

Apple has finally given the iPad mini its most needed upgrade with the new 2026 model. The new iPad mini 2026 is the first mini with an OLED panel. It’s an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR panel with a 2K resolution, but sadly, only with a 60Hz refresh rate. No ProMotion still. Powering the device is the latest Apple A19 Pro chipset. That’s the same one found on the latest iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max , and Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo . It’s a 2nm chip with up to 4.93GHz clock speed. The 128GB and 256GB models have a 5-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, while the 512GB variant has a 6-core CPU and dual 16-core Neural Engine. You then get an 18.9Wh battery with 20W USB-C charging. Of course, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are also here. Apple also hid the stereo speakers behind the display and called it “Acoustic Display”. Also here are stereo speakers, WiFi 7 with Apple N1 chip, 5G with Apple C2 modem, IP67-ra...

A re p ort from Counterpoint Research claims that several Chinese smartphone makers drastically lowered their production targets and looked for ways to cut costs in Q2 2026. By Q3 2026, however, some of these manufacturers had increased their targets again. Apparently, they were able to secure recycled DRAM from old smartphones, computers, and even servers. Like most recycled products, the chips are reportedly cleaned and properly tested before being reused. Some manufacturers are reportedly considering using these recycled chips only in budget models. Despite the testing, using older chips can still carry risks, especially over the long term. Like other tech components, DRAM can degrade over time, potentially leading to slower performance and an increased risk of data errors. According to Counterpoint Research, this appears to be a short-term fix. However, there is still no clear way out of the memory shortage, as chipmakers continue to prioritize high-margin chi...

vivo has a new smartphone with an enormous 10,000mAh battery, the vivo Y600. The vivo Y600 appears to be a rebranded V80 Lite . Both have the same battery capacity and have been recognized by the Guinness World Records for lasting 32 hours and 37 minutes on a continuous livestream test. vivo claims it can last for up to 16 hours of navigation, 29 hours of watching short videos, and 144 hours of streaming music. 44W wired and reverse wired charging are also here. There’s a large 6.83-inch AMOLED screen on the front, with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is on the display, while the rear has the 50-megapixel main shooter. It ships with Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and is IP68/IP69 dust- and water-resistant. The vivo Y600 has a starting price of CNY1,999 (~Php19,100) in China for the 6GB/128GB, while the 8GB/256GB top-of-the-line is at CNY2,499 (~Php23,900). The vivo V80 Lite starts at Php24,999 in the Philippines. vivo...

Xiaomi just launched a new midrange POCO smartphone, the POCO C95 Pro. The POCO C95 Pro was initially unveiled in early October. It packs a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Keeping the lights on is a 7,500mAh battery. Xiaomi claims it can last for up to 2 days of moderate use, or up to 12 hours of video recording, 28 hours of video playback, and up to 91 hours of music playback. Reverse wired charging is also here for filling up other devices, while the device itself charges via the 45W adapter. An enormous 6.9-inch HD+ IPS screen is on the front with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, paired with stereo speakers. It runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3 and comes with free Spotify Premium for 2 months. Xiaomi also boasts its 64-rated dust and water resistance. The POCO C95 Pro has an SRP of Php13,999 for the 6GB/128GB and Php15,999 for the 8GB/256GB. Until November 15, you can ge...