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Nintendo Switch 2: 7.9″ 120Hz IPS, Joy-Con 2, GameChat, Camera accessory

After first unveiling it in January, Nintendo has finally fully unveiled the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. The new Nintendo Switch 2 is now much bigger than its predecessor. It is wider and taller, while retaining a thickness of just 13.9g. It weighs around 399g. This bigger frame allows for a larger kickstand that offers more angle adjustment. More importantly, we now have a bigger 7.9-inch IPS display with a sharper 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate with VRR support. It has HDR10 support and may receive a separate OLED version like its predecessor. It now has two USB-C ports: one on top and one at the bottom. Nintendo also improved the video output with support for up to 4K resolution at 60Hz or 120Hz at 1080p or 1440p. The Switch 2 also has improved built-in speakers with support for 3D audio over speakers or headphones. 5.1 PCM audio is supported via the dock. Nintendo didn’t confirm the chipset they used for the Switch 2 nor the l...

OPPO and Cultural Center of the Philippines partner for arts and culture empowerment through mobile innovation

Global consumer electronics company OPPO has partnered with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to empower and inspire young Filipinos towards a new wave of love and appreciation for arts, culture, and creativity through mobile technology and innovation. OPPO announced that it will be the official mobile partner for the upcoming CCP University Roadshows, enabling students to demonstrate their creative potential through OPPO’s cutting-edge technology and AI innovations. “We want more Filipino youth to experience firsthand how OPPO devices can elevate creativity and inspiration through technological innovations,” said Damon Huang, CEO of OPPO Philippines. “This partnership with OPPO will allow us to help more students across the country to access new technologies that will expand and realize their creative potential,” said Kaye C. Tinga, President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. To make things more exciting for the youth, OPPO announced its #OPPOA5ProSnapA...

Ateneo, int’l researchers develop precise AI dental assistant

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a highly accurate AI-powered dental assistant that can quickly detect signs of odontogenic sinusitis. Often misdiagnosed as general sinusitis, odontogenic sinusitis could spread infection to the eyes, face, and even the brain when left unchecked. The said issue is notoriously hard to diagnose as its symptoms are nearly identical to ordinary sinusitis. Researchers used the YOLO (You Only Look Once) 11n deep learning model, which achieves an impressive 98.2% accuracy in detecting odontogenic sinusitis, beating traditional detection methods. The study used dental panoramic radiograph (DPR) images to train deep learning models, which then helped accurately find key anatomical relationships, such as the proximity of tooth roots to sinuses. Researchers highlighted the benefits of this AI-driven approach, like how it minimizes the patient’s exposure to radiation from CT scans....

vivo Y300t: Dimensity 7300 CPU, 6500mAh battery, 120Hz FHD+ display

Two new big-battery vivo budget phones have been introduced in China. One of them is the new vivo Y300t. Launched alongside the Y300 Pro+ with a whopping 7,300mAh cell, the vivo Y300t boasts a smaller but still larger-than-usual 6,500mAh capacity. It is paired with reverse charging technology so you can use it like a power bank and 44W wired charging for the device itself. There’s a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen on the front, with an 8-megapixel selfie camera, 50-megapixel main glass on the back, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Under the hood, we have a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 octa-core processor. It will run on Android 15-based OriginOS 5 interface and is IP64 dust and water resistant. The vivo Y300t is now listed in China for a price of CNY1,199 (~Php9,600) for the 8GB/128GB, CNY1,299 (~Php10,400) for the 8GB/256GB, CNY1,499 (~Php11,900) for the 12GB/256GB, and CNY1,699 (~Php13,600) for the 12GB/512GB. No word yet if it’s coming to the Philippines and other market...

vivo Y300 Pro Plus: 7300mAh battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 120Hz AMOLED

vivo has introduced two new big-battery Y-series phones in China. One of them is the vivo Y300 Pro+. The vivo Y300 Pro Plus has the biggest battery ever found on a vivo phone. Thanks to the third-gen silicon-carbon technology, it managed to have a whopping 7,300mAh battery while retaining an ultra-sleek design that’s only 7.9mm thick. As per vivo, it can last for up to 25 hours of video playback and 14.7 hours of mobile gaming. The battery is so large that it can be used as a power bank with its 7.5W reverse charging feature. It then has a matching 90W wired charging support and supports 55W speeds under PPS protocol. A 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen is on the front with a high 120Hz refresh rate, an optical fingerprint scanner at the bottom, and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter on top. A fancy 50-megapixel LYT-600 sensor is on the back, joined by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of st...

Redmi 13x: 90Hz FHD+ display, Helio G91 Ultra CPU, 5030mAh battery

The Redmi 13x has made its debut in Vietnam with a group of features we’ve already seen in other devices. Powering the Redmi 13x is a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, with 128GB of storage, and an option between 6GB and 8GB of RAM. A 6.79-inch FHD+ screen is on the front, with a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 13-megapixel selfie camera is on the top. A pixel-dense 108-megapixel main lens is on the back, joined by a 2-megapixel macro shooter. Xiaomi has included a 5,030mAh battery, juiced by a 33W charging adapter. It will be powered by HyperOS, albeit still based on Android 14. Xiaomi also highlighted its IP53 splash-resistance rating. A fingerprint scanner is on the side for security. The Redmi 13x retails for VND4,290,000 (~Php9,600) for the 6GB/128GB model and VND4,690,000 (~Php10,500) for the 8GB/128GB. Further release details are yet to be known. Redmi 13x Specs Android 14, HyperOS Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2460 x 1080 pixel resolution...