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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 ...

TECNO launches the POVA 8 Pro with tons of interesting new features. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro boasts an Alive Matrix Display on the back. It seamlessly sits within the large, triangular camera island. It is a mini LED screen that shows the time, notifications, and supports over 49 scenarios. It looks incredible, especially in its Interstellar Spaceship design. A true gaming phone, the POVA 8 Pro comes with a dedicated P1 graphics chip, which improves its gaming capabilities and enables 144fps gaming with frame interpolation. TECNO claims select games can run at 90fps and 144fps. Speaking of 144Hz refresh rate, the POVA 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, with a 2,800Hz instant touch sampling rate, 4,500-nit peak brightness, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Powering the device is a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate processor, with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It runs on Android 16-based HiOS 16. We then have a 50-megapixel LYTIA 700C m...

Xiaomi has unveiled the latest HyperOS 4, which will carry the new Android 17 update. The new Xiaomi HyperOS 4 will have an almost entirely new interface as it boards the glass UI hype train. It allows you to heavily customize the lockscreen, resize folders and group widgets, seamlessly switch between portrait and landscape, and the UI attempts to render realistic-looking refractions. HyperOS 4 also brings performance upgrades with better optimization for speeding up app launch time. Xiaomi’s own testing reveals that after using a HyperOS 4 phone for 9 hours, it loaded apps 18% faster compared to HyperOS 3. The software achieved this by using AI to predict what resources a user needd next and preload them into the memory. Xiaomi also made the camera app launch 200ms faster, while the HDR processing algorithm now only takes 240ms (from 310ms). You should also expect faster video playback. More on AI, Xiaomi will use its own MiMo LLM to power its Super...

TCL Philippines continues to expand its product line-up by releasing two affordable party speakers: the TCL TP200K and TP300K. Let’s start with the TCL TP300K , which boasts 340W of audio power with its two 8-inch woofers, boasting 280W of peak power and low-frequency extension down to 38Hz. It also has two tweeters with 110x20mm ferrite. Made for parties, it has bass boost technology, karaoke mode, and RGB lighting with 8 light show presets. The long 18-hour battery life, IPX4 splash-resistant build, and handlebars let you easily carry it anywhere the party is. In terms of connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.4, Wireless Group Link, and TWS Connect for pairing multiple speakers for bigger sound, and ports for a mic and a guitar/mic. You also get echo adjustment, a USB port, and AUX IN. The buttons are on the top of its triangular body. There’s also the smaller and cheaper TCL TP200K, which has 220W maximum audio power, 5 light show presets, and 12 ho...

If you’re in the market for a rugged-looking smartwatch under Php5,000, check out the newly launched TECNO Watch Neo in the Philippines. The TECNO Watch Neo comes in a rugged-looking design with a zinc alloy frame and comes with two straps: black and an Apple Watch Ultra-like orange if you’re going for a sporty look. Made for adventure, the watch is IP68 dust- and water-resistant. It also lasts up to 10 days on a single charge with its 300mAh battery. It comes with a magnetic charger. You also get a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with a sharp 466 x 466 resolution, and 1,000-nit peak brightness for better outdoor use. TECNO said that the screen has 2.5D animation effects. The Watch Neo has a built-in microphone and speaker for voice calls and Smart Voice Assistant. 24/7 heart-rate tracking, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), stress levels, and sleep quality monitoring. There are over 100 sports modes to track your workout. Of course, there are ...