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ASUS ROG has released two new OLED monitors made for professional tournament gaming: the ASUS Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace. The new ASUS ROG Swift OLED Ace and Strix OLED Ace are 24.5-inch monitors with a TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel, with 0.02ms GTG response time, 1,700-nit peak brightness, 10-bit color, and 99.5% DCI-P3. ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace They also have measurement scales for adjusting the stand and base, Hue Optimizer, three Esports color modes, and a Quick OSD menu. These monitors bring the speed and reliability that used to be exclusive to TN panels to OLED panels, which are more vibrant and colorful. ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace The ASUS ROG Swift OLED Ace boasts a whopping 720Hz refresh rate with DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) for a full 80Gbps bandwidth. It’s the official monitor for the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026, making it the first-ever Counter-Strike Major played on an OLED monitor. Meanwhile...

TechLife is back with another budget-oriented tablet, the TechLife Pad Neo SE. The TechLife Pad Neo SE features a compact 8-inch HD+ display, just about 2 inches larger than your average smartphone. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio, only a 60Hz refresh rate, and makes it very easy to hold with one hand. It has stereo speakers for good sound. Plus, there’s Widevine L1 support for HD streaming on apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio G80 processor, with only 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. TechLife did say it has +4GB RAM expansion and a microSD card slot that accommodates up to 1TB. 4G LTE connectivity is also here. Keeping the lights on is a 6,300mAh battery, with support for 10W charging and 5W reverse charging. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is on the front, while the rear has the 8-megapixel main shooter. It ships with Android 16 software and is available in Fairy Pink, Misty Blue, and Champagne Gold. ...

Pokémon Unite is closing down. The Pokémon Company has confirmed that the game will end service on March 23, 2027, for both mobile and Nintendo Switch. The 5v5 battle game launched in 2021 and was once one of the most popular Pokémon titles on Android, but its popularity has fallen over time. Players can keep playing until the shutdown . A final update on November 12, 2026, will bring a thank-you event running until the game closes. During this event, players can trade their coins for old items such as Holowear and Unite licenses. Some in-game purchases are already ending. From October 27, players can no longer buy Aeos gems or a new UNITE Club membership, though existing ones can be used until service ends. The Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo Competitive Tournament will still take place, with qualifiers starting December 5, 2026. A new library feature will also let users download their data before March 23 and view certain records and in-game content after the shutdown. Th...

Anker ‘s soundcore AeroClip 2 open-ear earbuds are now on sale in the Philippines. The clip-on design rests on the outer ear rather than inside the ear canal, letting users stay aware of their surroundings. Anker says the Soundcore AeroClip 2 was built from over 2,000 ear profiles and tested by more than 1,000 users, with each bud weighing 6.2 grams. Audio features include 12mm dual-magnetic drivers, LDAC support on Android, Hi-Res Audio certification, and HearID 5.0 personalization. READ: Anker soundcore AeroClip 2 Review For calls, a THUS AI Chip and 6-Sensor Call Technology work to block background noise. Anker says this setup earned a Guinness World Records certification for call clarity in the open-ear clip-on category. The earbuds carry an IP57 dust and water resistance rating and offer a Nap Mode that plays white noise tracks via the Anker app. Color options are Burgundy Red, Midnight Black, Cloud White, and Mist Blue. The Soundcore AeroClip 2 is...

Xiaomi sub-brand has released a new laptop, the Redmi Book 2027. The Redmi Book 2027 is powered by the latest Intel Wildcat Lake processor built on the latest 18A process. You can get it with either Intel Core 5 320 or Core 7 350, with Intel Graphics, and LPRR5X RAM. They are joined by the dual-fan cooling setup with 10mm heat pipes, allowing the chipset to stay steady at 30W. It is available in 14-inch 2.8K and 16-inch 2.5K models, with up to 120Hz refresh rate, full RGB coverage, DC dimming, and TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certifications. Keeping the lights on is the 72Wh battery with USB-C charging. Speaking of, you get two USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1 TMDS, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Xiaomi AI suite is also here. The Redmi Book 14 has a starting price of CNY6,799 (~Php65,200)...

Airbnb has introduced a new policy that sets clear limits on the cleaning tasks guests can be asked to do before checking out of a rental. Under the updated policy , hosts are allowed to make “requests” of guests, but those requests “must be reasonable.” The policy page explains that hosts should not “ask guests to complete tasks that require significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner.” The company offered examples to show where the line is drawn. Asking guests to strip bedsheets or run loads of laundry would be deemed unreasonable. On the other hand, asking guests to collect used towels would be fine. The change is part of a larger overhaul of Airbnb’s host rules. Hosts will now select from a set of seven standard rules for their property and can add further notes as requests. These rules and requests may only be shared with guests in a dedicated section of the rental listing. Hosts are banned f...