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HONOR Pad X8b launched in the Philippines

HONOR Philippines has launched a new entry-level tablet—and like its smartphones, durability is front and center. Meet the new HONOR Pad X8b. The HONOR Pad X8b has a metal build with 90% better structural strength; they claim to offer “industry-leading anti-drop, anti-pressure, and waterproof performance.” It has received SGS certifications for its Drop and Crush resistance. It comes pre-equipped with Honor Kids, a separate and safe interface for kids, where parents can regulate and monitor tablet usage. Plus, it has learning tools and acts as a digital playground for the young ones. As for the specs, we have a large 11-inch FHD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a generous 10,100mAh battery but ships only with a 15W adapter. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor, with only 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via the microSD card slot. We then have the latest Android 16 operating system, with HONOR’s MagicOS 10 skin on...
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Insta360 Snap brings a 3.5-Inch touchscreen for your rear cameras

If you have ever tried to record a video using your phone’s main camera while also seeing what is in the shot, you know the struggle. The screen is on the back, which means you are basically guessing. Insta360 thinks it has a clever fix. The company just announced the Insta360 Snap , a magnetic accessory that gives you a proper viewfinder without needing a whole second phone. The Snap is a 3.5-inch touchscreen that sticks to the back of your phone using magnets. It works like a tiny external monitor. You can see exactly what your rear cameras see, which is great for vloggers or anyone shooting high quality video. It also mirrors your phone’s screen, so you can still tap through apps and menus while using it. DJI Avata 360: 8K 1-inch sensors, O4+ FHD transmission, Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing The connection is all through USB-C. The Snap plugs directly into your phone and runs on your phone’s battery. Insta360 says this keeps the delay, or lag, as low as 30 milliseconds. ...

Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds improves latency, battery life

Razer has just dropped a new pair of wireless earbuds aimed at people who play games on multiple devices. Meet the new Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed and Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed . The main feature is speed. When you are playing a game, even a tiny audio delay can throw you off. Razer designed these earbuds to keep that lag very low by using its own 2.4GHz wireless system. This works with a lot of different hardware, including the PS5, Steam Deck, computers, tablets, and smartphones. If your device does not support that type of connection, you can still use regular Bluetooth. The earbuds come with a small USB-C dongle stored inside the charging case. That dongle pulls double duty. It works as a wireless transmitter when you plug it into your device. And you can use the dongle by itself without the case if you want. One handy feature is fast switching. You can jump between the 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth without much trouble. For example, you could be playing a game on yo...

Meta’s new Muse Spark can plan trips, read snack labels, and build mini games

Meta just released a new AI model called Muse Spark. The company says this one is different as it’s built to actually help people with everyday stuff, not just give fancy answers. Muse Spark comes from Meta Superintelligence Labs. The team spent nine months rebuilding their technology from scratch. This is the first model in a new series, and it’s designed to be small and fast. But despite that, Meta says that it can still handle tough questions in science, math, and health. The Meta AI app and website are getting an upgrade right now. You can choose between two speeds. One gives you quick answers. The other takes more time to think through harder problems. Here’s a real example. Say you’re planning a trip to with your family. The new AI can run multiple tasks at the same time. One part works on the schedule. Another compares different cities. A third looks for fun kids’ activities. You get a complete answer much faster than before. Most AIs only read text, but Muse Spark can ...

Dyson unveiled its first handheld fan called the HushJet Mini Cool

Dyson has stepped into the personal cooling market with its first-ever portable fan. The new device is called the HushJet Mini Cool. This little gadget uses Dyson’s own HushJet air projection technology. The company first introduced this system in an air purifier which users said are very quiet. Now they have packed it into a handheld fan. Even though it is tiny, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan is no toy. It has a brushless motor that rotates at 65,000 RPM and it can blow air at speeds up to 25 meters per second. That is strong enough to keep you cool during a heatwave. The whole device weighs only 7.5 ounces. You can pick from five different speed settings. There is also a boost mode for extra cooling power. The fan charges using a USB-C cable and comes with a charging stand. It can stand up on its own, so it works well on a desk. The built-in battery gives you up to six hours of use on a full charge. The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool costs $100 (~Php6,000) in the United States. T...

Amazon to end Kindle Store access for older devices

Amazon has told some Kindle users that their older devices will lose access to the Kindle Store starting next month. In an email sent on April 7, 2026, the company said that any Kindle model older than the 2012 edition will no longer be supported after May 20, 2026 . The news caused a bit of panic on social media. Many users thought their devices would stop working entirely. But that is not the case. You can still turn on your Kindle and read books you have already downloaded. The device itself is not being deactivated. However, there are some real changes. After May 20, these devices will no longer get software updates. They will also lose access to web services. That means you cannot browse or buy new books from the Kindle Store directly on the device. For people who use Libby, the library app, this is a bigger problem. Since Libby needs WiFi to borrow books, you will no longer be able to send library loans to your older Kindle. You can still read books you already have, bu...

POCO X8 Pro Max Review

POCO returns with another compelling lineup of bang-for-the-buck smartphones in the new POCO X8 series. Both the POCO X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro appear unfazed by the recent surge in memory prices. For this review, we’ll be focusing on the POCO X8 Pro Max. It packs a flagship-grade MediaTek processor paired with 12GB of RAM, one of the largest batteries in its class, a versatile camera system, and a massive 8,500mAh battery. All of that starting at just Php25,999. But does the POCO X8 Pro Max truly live up to the hype, or is it simply too good to be true? Let’s find out in our full review. POCO X8 Pro Max Specs Android 16, HyperOS 3 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 2772 x 1280 pixel resolution, ~447ppi 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i 3.73GHz MediaTek Dimensity 9500s octa-core processor Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU 12GB RAM 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 internal storage, non-expandable 20-megapixel front camera 50-...