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Many smartphone and computer makers have already announced price hikes due to the ongoing RAM shortage. Now, Apple is expected to follow suit. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the outgoing Apple CEO confirmed that their product will soon face price hikes amid the price hikes the industry is facing. “Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable,” said Tim Cook, explaining that, while they’ve been doing their best “to mitigate the huge increases” passed to them, and how they’ve been “trying to shield” customers from the increases, the situation has become unsustainable. Sadly, Cook has not provided the specifics as to which devices will be hit by the hikes and when they will be implemented. Chances are, we’ll see them on the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup. Apple has done a commendable job of keeping new iPhone prices on par with previous generations. That streak, however, may come to an end with the 2026 ...

GoPro’s latest action camera, the Mission 1 Pro, is now in the Philippines. For a quick recap, the GoPro Mission 1 Pro aims to elevate action cameras by enabling them to capture professional-looking photos. It now boasts a large 1-inch sensor that can shoot 50MP videos at 8K resolution or shoot in Quad Bayer 12MP mode in 4K for a stellar low-light performance. Open Gate, which shoots 4:3 videos so you can easily crop between 16:9 and 9:16 on post, now supports 8K30 and 4K120 resolution and frame rates. You also get 10-bit GP-Log2 recording, HLG HDR, HyperSmooth stabilization, and 360-degree Horizon Lock. It then has an updated GP3 sensor that now boasts 2x the pixel processing power, has better low-light performance, thermal management, and better battery efficiency. It also supports a new 2150mAh Enduro 2 battery with up to 5 hours of continuous recording, has fast charging, and a much-improved cooling system. You also get 4 microphones, 32-bit Float Au...

Alibaba has officially released its first AI model for robots. The new system, called RynnBrain , helps robots understand space, objects, and motion. In a video, the company showed a robot using the system to pick up fruit and place it in a basket. It is a simple action, but it reflects a larger ambition. Alibaba also launched an upgraded language model called Qwen3.7-Max. This model is built to power AI agents. The company claims it can run for 35 hours without losing performance, an important feature for long tasks. Alibaba describes its overall approach as an “AI factory.” It says it is the only company in China that operates across all levels of AI, from chips to cloud systems to applications. The idea is that controlling every layer gives it an edge over rivals. The industry is moving away from chatbots. Companies now see bigger opportunities in agents that can book flights, make purchases, or organise schedules on behalf of users. Robotics i...

Xreal has introduced its new Aura Augmented Reality glasses, which run on Google’s Android XR system. The Xreal Aura smart glasses have see-through Sony displays with 1,920×1,200 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The view covers 70 degrees. You can see your surroundings clearly, and there is a dimming option to block out background light when needed. Users can open up to five app windows at the same time. The main processor, a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, is kept in a separate “compute puck” along with a 4,455 mAh battery. This makes the glasses lighter on your head. The glasses themselves have an Xreal X1S chip that handles tracking and display tasks. Control is done mainly through hand gestures, with voice commands as an option. The device has cameras with an LED light that turns on when they are active. It also has two USB-C ports for connections. For those who want AI, Google’s Gemini assistant is also included. Xreal has not a...

Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be available for pre-order starting June 25 through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and select physical retailers. The company also published the game’s final cover artwork for the first time. The roughly 30-second reveal video arranges protagonists Jason and Lucia across a pop-art collage alongside a lineup of additional characters yet to be detailed. A yellow sports car, a helicopter, alligators, and flamingos dot the image — subtle references to the Florida-inspired fictional state of Leonida where the game takes place. The two trailers that have landed so far, one in 2023 and another in 2025, have accumulated over 400 million views collectively. GTA 6 arrives on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, pushed back twice from a planned 2025 launch and again from a May 2026 schedule. No price has been set yet, but analyst firm Epyllion suggested in a 2025 report that the title could be the fir...

If you want to know if it’s going to rain in the next hour or check the heat index in your area, the Philippine weather bureau now has a tool that fits right in your hand. PAGASA has officially released the PANaHON mobile app . The launch happened during Typhoon and Flood Awareness Week, a yearly campaign that runs from June 14 to 20. The app gives users access to near real-time weather data. It covers rainfall, temperature, and heat index readings. The name PANaHON stands for PAGASA National Hydro-Meteorological Observing Network. Before this app came out, the same system was already available as a website in 2025. It also appeared on the eGov mobile platform earlier. But PAGASA decided to build a standalone app because many people check the weather using their phones. The agency said that more than half of its website visitors browse on mobile devices. For the panahon.gov.ph site, the number goes up to nearly 70%. What can you do with the PANaHON app? First...