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Apple has updated the prices of the MacBook Neo, and it’s now substantially pricier. The main reason that made the MacBook Neo popular is its price. With a starting price of just Php39,990, it was the cheapest and most attainable MacBook at launch. But now, it costs Php10,000 more. The 256GB base model now retails for Php49,990, while the 512GB model with TouchID is now priced at Php56,990. Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has previously expressed how price increases for Apple hardware products are “unavoidable” due to the current RAM shortage the global industry is facing. That said, we shall expect other Mac products to receive price increases soon, too. Then, it won’t be long until iPhones, iPads, and possibly even Apple Watches follow suit. This article, MacBook Neo gets a Php10,000 price hike , was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

One of the most exciting gimbal cameras out today, the Insta360 Luna Ultra, has finally made its way to the Philippines. For a quick recap, the Insta360 Luna Ultra has a dual-camera system. There’s a large 1-inch 8K camera, paired with a secondary 1/1.3-inch sensor with a telephoto lens and an f/2.0 aperture. It offers 6x lossless and 12x digital zoom. It also boasts Leica Summicron lens, can shoot 8K videos at 30fps, 4K@120fps, or extra slow-mo videos at 1080p@240fps. It can also shoot with Dolby Vision and 10-bit I-Log and in PureView 4K for good low-light performance. For stills, it can do 37MP UltraPhotos or 200-megapixel Scenic Panorama photos. The dual-camera setup is attached to a 3-axis gimbal stabilization and offers Deep Track 5.0 for subject tracking. Apart from having two cameras, a big highlight here is the detachable front panel, allowing you to shoot with flexibility even if you’re traveling alone. That panel has a 2-inch touchsc...

Prices for DDR2 memory, a standard introduced in 2003, shot up by up to 60% between April and June of this year. Market analysts at TrendForce say things will get worse, with another 35% to 40% jump expected in the next three months. So how did a two-decade-old chip become a hot commodity? The answer lies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom. Big manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have moved their production lines to make expensive, high-performance memory for AI servers. These chips earn them far bigger profits than the regular memory used in everyday gadgets. That change has created a domino effect. With fewer standard chips available, prices for newer RAM like DDR5 and DDR4 went up first. Companies that make electronics started looking for cheaper, older alternatives to keep their products affordable. They moved from DDR4 to DDR3, and then from DDR3 to DDR2. Now, even that ancient backup option is running low. The situation is made worse by the fa...

Electric vehicle owners in the Philippines could soon enjoy more benefits if a new bill makes its way into law. The proposed legislation aims to expand the current perks for EV users and encourage more people to switch to electric cars. The bill, filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, adds several new incentives on top of what is already available under existing laws. Right now, EV owners are exempt from the Metro Manila number coding scheme and get faster processing from the Land Transportation Office . But with this new proposal, it would give Filipinos even more reasons to go electric. Among the proposed additions are free use of dedicated expressway lanes for EVs and discounts on parking fees. The bill also introduces a “buy now, register later” system, which would let buyers drive their new vehicles right away without waiting for paperwork. Another change is the extension of these benefits from 8 years to 12 years. Gatchalian, who also wrote the original ...

Seiko is adding another anime-inspired design to its lineup. This time, the popular manga and anime series Fullmetal Alchemist is the star of a new limited edition timepiece. The Seiko Fullmetal Alchemist watch is filled with visual nods to the show’s hero, Edward Elric. The dark dial features a circular red pattern that fans will recognize from the series’ alchemy scenes. Other small details are scattered across the face, including a military emblem on a smaller dial and markings shaped like the screws from Edward’s mechanical arm. The hands and the markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock all have a green glow in low light. 8 most iconic anime power-ups of all time On the back of the case, there is a special engraved message. It reads “Don’t forget 3. OCT. 11,” which is a direct callback to the inscription on Edward’s own pocket watch from the story. The packaging also follows the theme. The watch comes in a red box that ma...

Have you ever received a message that felt a little too polished? A growing number of people are starting to worry that their perfectly written emails and posts might be mistaken for computer-generated text. A new study from Use.AI has found that sounding like artificial intelligence is becoming a social problem. The research team spoke to over 12,600 people across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. What they discovered is that many people are now actively changing their writing habits to avoid being flagged as AI users. More than half of those surveyed, 58%, said they had witnessed someone being called out for using AI at work or on social media. This fear has spread widely. Almost half of the respondents, 46%, now worry that their own words might be labelled as machine-made. So, what makes people suspicious? According to the report, it comes down to writing that feels too clean. Text with flawless spelling, smooth transitions and a lack of ...