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LG CLOiD AI Home Robot showcased at CES 2026

We’re getting closer to consumer-friendly humanoids thanks to AI. This latest development comes from CES 2026, where the latest LG CLOiD was showcased. The LG CLOiD is an AI-powered robot designed to do household tasks and chores across connected home appliances. It has LG’s Self-Driving AI Home Hub and LG ThinQ ecosystem at its core. In its CES 2026 demo, LG showcases different use cases for the CLOiD. The robot can be seen getting milk from the refrigerator and starts reheating a croissant in an oven as it prepares for breakfast. Once the homeowners are out for the day, the robot will start doing the laundry, then fold and stack them. It highlights how the robot can comprehend user lifestyles and its ability to control home appliances with precision. Like a true humanoid, the robot consists of a head unit, torso, articulating arms, and a wheeled base. It can pick up objects from knee level, and the torso tilts and has height adjustment. It also works as a mobile AI hub ...
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ASUS ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses: up to 171-inch, 240Hz refresh rate

If you’re a hardcore gamer who can’t be stopped from playing anywhere, then you might love the incredible possibilities this new product spotted at CES 2026 brings. It’s the ASUS ROG XREAL R1. The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses is a plug-and-play solution allowing you to play triple-A games anywhere, anytime with an immersive virtual screen size of up to a whopping 171 inches and a high 240Hz refresh rate — all without taking up any space in your setup, livingroom, or even if you’re in a coffee shop, the plane, or the park. ASUS brags that it is the first 240Hz micro-OLED FHD gaming glasses in the world. By default, the virtual screen follows your every move. There’s an Anchor Mode that pins the screen to a fixed location so you can look away without distraction. The device’s built-in 3D depth of field technology is made for this. It also has a 0.01ms response time. Meanwhile, the Electrochromic technology will tint lenses on demand or automatically, based on the lightin...

OPPO Reno15 Global: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 CPU, Triple 50MP cameras, 6500mAh battery

OPPO has launched the Reno15 on the global stage. The OPPO Reno15 Global variant has many differences from the Chinese model that initially came out in November 19. For starters, the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 processor has been swapped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. OPPO also downgraded the 200-megapixel main camera to a 50-megapixel shooter. On the upside, the 6,200mAh battery is now bigger at 6,500mAh. The 6.32-inch AMOLED screen also grew to 6.59 inches. It will also ship with the latest Android 16-based ColorOS 16. That screen is still an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Now listed in Taiwan, the OPPO Reno15 has a starting price of NTD17,990 (~Php33,800). Release details in the Philippines shall be announced soon. OPPO Reno15 Global Specs Android 16, ColorOS 16 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, 2760 x 1256 pixel resolution, ~460ppi 120Hz refresh rate 3840Hz PWM dimming, 1,200-nit peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass...

No new smartphones from ASUS this 2026 — report

ASUS confirmed that they have no plans to release new smartphones in 2026. This is after reports from distributors in Taiwan saying they are not getting new handsets from the company. While no new phones are coming, ASUS assured consumers that it will continue providing maintenance, software upgrades, and warranty services to existing products. ASUS hasn’t provided a clear reason as to why it is taking an indefinite break from producing and releasing new smartphones. However, the signs are pretty clear. The company used to be one of the biggest names in the mobile world before many Chinese company entered the scene. In the past few years, they have narrowed down their portfolio to high-end phones, completely getting out of the more profitable entry- and midrange market. Their last smartphones to date are the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra , which was announced in February 2025, and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 in March. Via This article, No new smartphones from ASUS this 2026 — report , was o...

TCL Note A1 NxtPaper: 11.5″ display, 8000mAh battery, Helio G100 CPU

TCL has a new niche mobile device. The new TCL Note A1 NxtPaper is a digital note-taking device that takes on the Kindle Scribe and others. The TCL Note A1 NxtPaper features a large 11.5-inch NxtPaper Pure display with a sharp 2200 x 1440 pixel resolution, smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and 300-nit peak brightness. Its paper-like display panel offers incredible reflection reduction and eye comfort. Like regular tablets, it has an ambient light sensor to reduce eye strain, especially in the dark. It then supports a T-Pen Pro dual-type stylus that has an eraser, 8,192 pressure levels, and only has 5ms latency. It should provide a pencil-like experience when writing. There are stereo speakers. But what’s interesting is the eight microphones that ensure it captures great audio for recording meetings, interviews, logging ideas, and more. Under the hood, we have a MediaTek Helio G100 processor, with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You can sync and share files to Google Drive, Dro...

HONOR MagicBook X14 2025 now in the Philippines

HONOR’s 2025 compact laptop, the HONOR MagicBook X14 2025, is now in the Philippines. The HONOR MagicBook X14 2025 is the same as the MagicBook X16 , only smaller. Instead of a 16-inch screen, it only has a 14-inch IPS panel. This also means that it now lacks a numpad and has a smaller 42Wh battery, but at least it’s significantly more compact and portable. Like the bigger model, it has the same 13th-gen Intel Core i5-13420H processor, with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD. An FN+P shortcut switches between Smart Mode (35W) and High Performance Mode (40W). It also has the same number of ports and a 1.5mm keyboard. It lasts for up to 8.5 hours on a single charge over USB-C. The HONOR MagicBook X14 2025 has an SRP of Php34,999 in the Philippines. It’s available in HONOR physical stores and through their website, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. HONOR MagicBook X14 2025 Specs Windows 11 Home 14-inch FHD IPS display, 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, ~161ppi 60Hz refresh rate 300-nit ...

HONOR MagicBook X16 2025: Intel i5-13420H CPU, 16″ FHD display, Copilot Key

HONOR Philippines launched a new budget-friendly laptop, the HONOR MagicBook X16 2025, before the end of last year. The HONOR MagicBook X16 2025 is powered by a 13th-gen Intel Core i5-13420H processor. You can use the FN+P shortcut to quickly switch between Smart Mode (35W) for longer battery and High Performance Mode (40W). There’s a single fan with two heat pipes keeping things cool. We then have a large 16-inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a peak brightness of 300 nits. HONOR also highlights its anti-glare coating, flicker-free DC dimming, and software-level low blue light technology. E-book mode is also here. Thanks to the large screen, we get a full-size keyboard with a 1.5mm key stroke, large directional keys, and a numeric keypad. Connectivity features are rich: a dedicated HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, and even a 3.5mm headphone/mic port. It runs on Windows 11 with AI features easily accessible by the dedicated Copilot Key. The HONOR MagicBook X16 2025 has ...