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HONOR has announced a more capable tablet with a Snapdragon 8 series processor, a large and fast display, and a big battery. This is the HONOR Pad 20 Pro. Obviously, the HONOR Pad 20 Pro offers more capable hardware than the vanilla Pad 20 . It upgrades the Snapdragon 7 series chipset to a sub-flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 CPU, backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of, sadly, non-expandable storage. You still get a large 10,100mAh battery, but it is now paired with a faster 66W charger. HONOR claims that it can do up to 12 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. The display is the same size. It’s a 12.1-inch IPS panel with a sharp 3K resolution, an extra smooth 165Hz refresh rate, and works with an HONOR Magic Pencil 4s stylus, with an optional anti-glare coating if you get the Paperlike Edition. DC dimming is also here. It ships with Android 16-based MagicOS 10, equipped with HONOR AI features and a desktop mode with resizable windows so...

The Redmi Note 17 series will finally debut in the global market on August 27. Leading the charge is the Redmi Note 17 Max, and Xiaomi has shared key details about this upcoming device on its microsite. The key highlight here is the enormous 10,000mAh battery, which is paired with a generous 100W HyperCharge adapter — an appropriate speed for a device with such a big battery. Xiaomi was also generous enough to share the chipset it will be running on: a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, with 12GB of RAM and +12GB virtual RAM expansion. They also promised a 72-month like-new software experience. There’s also a large 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen on the front. Xiaomi also shared some durability certifications like the IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance rating and 3-meter drop resistance. The Redmi Note 17 series will also come with one free screen replacement service within the first 24 months, one free battery replacement service wit...

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recorded a 28% jump in mobile attacks targeting Filipino consumers over the past year, as smartphones become the go-to device for banking, shopping, and daily communication across the region. During the first quarter of 2026, the company said it stopped nearly 30,000 mobile threats aimed at Asia-Pacific users. The Philippines was among several markets with notable increases, though other countries saw even bigger spikes. Taiwan led with a 373% rise, followed by Sri Lanka (132%), Thailand (127%), Bangladesh (108%), and China (69%). Kaspersky also reported 18,187 threats in India and 15,163 in Indonesia, though these numbers appear to exceed the regional total it provided, with no clear explanation given for the mismatch. 71% of companies experienced an identity breach in the past year — report The data was shared at Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend event in Guangzhou, China. A separate consumer survey by the firm found that peopl...

The House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring all colleges and universities to provide free Wi-Fi and digital learning materials to students and faculty. House Bill No. 9532 passed its third reading with 202 votes in favor and none against. The measure would create a National Academic Content Repository under CHED , in partnership with DICT and schools. This online library would contain digital textbooks, lecture videos, research papers, and other materials, all available for free nationwide. The bill also requires DICT and higher education institutions to provide campus-wide high-speed Wi-Fi at no cost. Rural and under-resourced campuses would be prioritized first. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the bill aims to help students who cannot afford both textbooks and internet access. The measure directs CHED to acquire digital textbook licenses, negotiate with publishers, and create review panels to check material quality. It also p...

TECNO’s POVA series also extends to audio devices. This is the TECNO POVA AI Buds Pro. The TECNO POVA AI Buds Pro is a pair of in-ear wireless earphones with pinch controls and support for Hi-Res audio and LHDC. There’s also a special button on the case that lets you record Quick Notes when you hold. Of course, it is equipped with AI, allowing you to create summaries, transcripts, and mind maps of the recorded audio. You can also chat with POVA AI if you have questions about your notes. The buds and the case have built-in storage to store up to 4 hours of continuous recording. It also has hybrid Active Noise Cancellation that can eliminate up to 48dB of noise. Each bud comes with four microphones for a total of eight. The battery then lasts for up to 40 hours and supports wireless and USB-C charging. It is also IP55 dust- and splash-resistant. Dual device pairing is also here. The TECNO POVA AI Buds Pro is now listed in India for INR14,999 (~P...

The open-world action game Gangstar Mirage City will be available in several regions starting August 20. The game’s publisher, Level Infinite, announced the release date following an initial soft launch in the Philippines earlier this year. The free-to-play title is coming to iOS and Android devices with a special feature for Filipino players: Tagalog text support. This makes it the first time a Gangstar game offers full localization for Philippine players. Gangstar Mirage City lets players explore a large urban environment where they can complete heists with up to three other players, drive various vehicles, upgrade weapons, and build their criminal empire. The full version coming this month includes a bigger game world, a new player-versus-player arena, and more ways to manage your in-game business. Two well-known Filipino content creators, HolyFather and Galawang Bata Osas, are heading the Manila Brigade, a group for local players. Fans can follow their social ...