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The latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals that global PC shipments dropped in Q3 2026, with the industry still dealing with the same problem: a RAM shortage. According to IDC, the industry shipped just 62.7 million PCs in Q3, a 9.1 percent decrease from the previous quarter and a significant 20.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) decline compared to Q3 2025. The IDC report officially cited “supply issues” and “elevated prices” as the main reasons for the decline. But we all know what that means: the ongoing memory shortage continues to hit the PC industry hard. “Channels are now worried about carrying too much inventory into a market where high prices are suppressing demand,” said IDC’s Jitesh Ubrani. “That could translate into promotions and some short-term relief for consumers, but we don’t expect pricing anywhere near what it was a year ago. Prices will remain elevated. With macro c...

There are new updates on OPPO’s rumored wide-screen high-end phone. The device is expected to be called the OPPO Reno X, and it’s going to be a phone with a wide screen but is not a foldable. Perfect for those who want a large screen real estate but are still doubting the durability of foldables. Image: GSMArena A tipster from Weibo claims that the device will have a 16:9 aspect ratio. For comparison, most phones today have a 20:9 or 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The informant added that it will have narrow bezels all around, which will only measure at 1mm, while the width of the screen is 81mm, with the whole phone measuring at around 85mm wide. Once out, it will go against the Pura X View . But compared to HUAWEI’s offering, OPPO’s will have a taller and narrower build. Via This article, OPPO wide-screen high-end phone leaked , was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

OPPO’s latest flagship line, the Find X10 Series, has been confirmed to launch globally. The new OPPO Find X10 Series will make its global debut in Mallorca, Spain, on October 21. This is after they were first introduced in China in late September. This series is led by the OPPO Find X10 Max , which is powered by the latest 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, a large 8,000mAh battery, 80W wired, and 50W wireless charging. A 6.78-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED screen is on the front, with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and runs on the Android 17-based ColorOS 17 interface. There are Hasselblad-backed triple 200-megapixel cameras on the back, and a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front. There’s also the OPPO Find X10 , which features a Dimensity 9600M processor, the same 8,000mAh battery and the same charging speeds. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M processor and has a 6.59-inch 2K LTPO display. It has a similar camera setup, albeit the ...

After the vivo V80 Lite ‘s recent launch in the Philippines, the vivo V80 has been launched in India. The vivo V80 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. It ships with the latest Android 17-based OriginOS 7. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, with a fast and vibrant 144Hz AMOLED screen with a high 5,000-nit peak brightness. There are ZEISS-backed cameras on the back, led by a 50-megapixel LYT-700V sensor from Sony with optical image stabilization. It is joined by a 50-megapixel IMX882 telephoto camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 50-megapixel camera for selfies with autofocus. Keeping the lights on is a large 7,200mAh battery with 90W wired charging support. It lasts for up to 14 hours of GPS navigation or 39.5 hours of local video playback. The charger can get you to 50% in just half an hour. It is also IP69 dust- and water-resistant and h...

Infinix Philippines has a new entry-level phone, the Infinix SMART 20 HD. The Infinix SMART 20 HD is powered by a 12nm UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor with a Mali-G52 MP1 GPU, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. It is paired with a 5,000mAh battery, a capacity that’s starting to feel underwhelming in an era of 6,000mAh phones. Infinix did say it can last for up to 100 hours of playing music or 40 hours of voice calls. It is paired with 15W wired charging On the front, there’s a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS display, with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. An 8-megapixel camera is on the front and back. Infinix also boasts its 4.5G network, UltraLink Free Call over Bluetooth, and AI features like AI Writer and AI Summarize. Also here are stereo speakers and an IP64 dust- and water-resistant build. The Infinix SMART 20 HD 3GB/64GB has a starting price of Php5,299 . Infinix is throwing in a free 1-year VIU subscription for a limited time. Infinix S...

Micron Technology says humanoid robots will become a major source of memory demand, which means prices are unlikely to fall even if the AI boom cools down. The Idaho-based chipmaker, one of the world’s three largest memory makers alongside Samsung and SK hynix, reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 29, 2026. Revenue reached $54.2 billion, up 379 percent from a year earlier. Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue hit $133.2 billion, with net income of $85 billion. Micron says each humanoid robot will need about 200 gigabytes of DRAM and several terabytes of NAND flash storage. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said physical AI, starting with self-driving cars and later humanoid robots, could become a major driver of memory demand before this decade ends. Alibaba launches RynnBrain, an open-source AI model for robotics Japan Airlines tests humanoid robots as baggage handlers Morgan Stanley estimates humanoid robot shipments in 2030 will range from 250,000 to 1.2...

OpenAI will start adding hidden watermarks to text and code made in the European Union. This move is meant to follow the EU’s new AI transparency rules. The new OpenAI tool is called textGrain . It puts a secret statistical signal into the model’s word choices. A detector can then check for that signal. OpenAI says it tested better than other methods, such as Google’s SynthID for text. But the company warns it may not always work in real life. Tests show some problems. Short text is hard to detect. Passages of about 200 tokens were caught around 80 percent of the time. However, longer passages of 400 tokens were caught about 95 percent of the time. Math content was much harder to detect. Editing also lowers the rate. Swapping 10 percent of words with synonyms cut detection from about 92 percent to 66 percent. Swapping 25 percent brought it down to 17 percent. The textGrain OpenAI detector will not be open to everyone at first. Only approved researchers an...

OPPO Philippines is running its 10.10 Super Sale from October 3 to 12, 2026, with deals on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. The top phone offer is Php8,000 off the Reno16 Series on all three platforms. The Reno16 5G features a 50MP main camera, ultra-wide camera, telephoto portrait camera, and ultra-wide selfie camera. The Find X9 with its Hasselblad camera system is Php4,000 off on all three platforms, while the Find X8 is Php5,000 off on Shopee. The Reno15 Series is Php1,000 off on Lazada and TikTok Shop. Battery-focused buyers can save Php2,000on the A6t Pro with its 7,000mAh battery on Lazada and TikTok Shop. The A6s is Php3,000 off and the A6c is Php2,000 off on the same platforms. Lazada also has Php2,000 off the A6 in its 8GB + 256GB version. Accessories are included too. Select Enco earbuds are Php1,000off on all three platforms. The Pad SE WiFi and LTE models are Php2,000 off on Lazada and TikTok Shop, and the Pad 5 is Php1,000 off on Shopee. The OPPO Bubble ...

vivo Philippines finally launches the vivo V80 Lite in the country. Right off the bat, the vivo V80 Lite impresses with its large 10,000mAh battery — one of the biggest batteries you can get for the price. In fact, it’s a Guinness World Record holder for achieving the longest electronic product testing live stream, lasting 32 hours and 37 minutes. Reverse wired charging is also here, turning the V80 Lite into a power bank. The device itself charges at 44W speeds. Powering the V80 Lite is a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e processor, with 6GB of RAM, and an option between 128GB and 256GB of storage. It comes with Android 16-based OriginOS 6. A large 6.83-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen is on the front, with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000-nit peak brightness. Stereo speakers are also here. For the cameras, we have a 50-megapixel main shooter, joined by an auxiliary lens. A sharp 32-megapixel sensor is on the front. The vivo V80 Lite is available in 6GB/128GB an...

Samsung finally joins the clip-on earphones trend with the Galaxy Buds On. Clip-on earphones are made to keep users aware of their surroundings, which is important for outdoor activities like running or cycling. They are also made to be comfortable in the ears for an extended period of time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds On comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 processor with a Class D amplifier. It also has touch controls on the back for playback controls and answering/rejecting calls. It then has three microphones for voice calls, and even has a bone conduction vibration sensor that can detect if the user is talking to reduce background noise during calls. Of course, it wouldn’t be a 2026 tech product without AI. You can access Galaxy AI when you pair it with a Samsung smartphone or tablet. It also works with Gemini Live. The Galaxy Buds On lasts for 9.5 hours on a single charge, although the battery on the charging case is yet to be announced. It can al...

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08, which oddly seem like the same exact device. Both the Samsung Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 are powered by the 4G-only MediaTek Helio G99+ octa-core processor, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that’s expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card. The duo also has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. A 6,000mAh battery keeps the lights on, paired with 25W wired charging. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is on the front, while the rear has the 50-megapixel main shooter. It ships with Android 17-based One UI 9, and like other Samsung phones, it will receive 6 OS upgrades. While both are now listed in India, pricing for the Samsung Galaxy M08 and F08 is yet to be announced. From what it looks like, their only difference is the colors: The M08 is available in Silver, while the F08 comes in Blue. Samsung Galaxy M08/F08 Specs Android 17, One UI 9 (6 OS upgrades) Dual ...

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO has released a new big-battery budget phone, the POCO C95 Pro. The POCO C95 Pro features a large 7,500mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can last for up to 2 days of moderate use, or 91 hours of music playback, 46 hours of calling, and 28 hours of watching videos. It is paired with 45W wired charging, which Xiaomi says provides a full charge in 96 minutes. Plus, you can use it like a power bank with its 22.5W reverse wired charging. On the front, there’s a large 6.9-inch IPS display, which has a high 120Hz refresh rate, but settles for an HD+ resolution. A Corning Gorilla Glass 7i is on top for protection. Under the hood, there’s a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, with an option between 6GB and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB and 256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The microSD card lets you expand the storage up to 2TB. Virtual RAM Expansion of up to 16GB is also here. A 50-megapixel main camera is on the back, while the front...

Smart Communications is now taking pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in the Philippines, with monthly payments starting at Php3,713 and Php4,050 under Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499. Both plans come with an open-line device, a year of UNLI 5G connectivity, Open Access Data, priority on the Smart 5G network, and a Unli App bundle the subscriber picks. Card installments run interest-free for up to 24 months at partner banks, and renewing postpaid customers can stretch device amortization to 36 months on their bill. The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched globally on September 9 with Apple’s first variable-aperture main camera and the A20 Pro chip on TSMC’s 2nm process. Apple rates the smaller Pro at up to 36 hours of video playback and the Pro Max at 45 hours, both in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Pre-order perks include 18% off select Digimap accessories, a Php5,000 voucher toward Smart Accessories, and three months of 1...

TECNO Philippines’ latest offering is ultra-sleek, comes with a big battery, and a fancy display. Meet the new TECNO CAMON Slim 5G. As the name suggests, the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G boasts a very sleek design, with a thickness of 6.4mm. It also comes in tons of colors, including the trendy Burgundy Red. Despite its thinness, the CAMON Slim 5G managed to have a large 6,000mAh battery, paired with 45W fast charging. Under the hood, we have a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e octa-core processor, paired with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. A large and fast 6.78-inch AMOLED screen is on the front, with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. For the cameras, TECNO uses a 50-megapixel sensor for the main camera, which has optical image stabilization. There’s also an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It ships with Android 16-based HiOS 16. Plus, it has a flagship-level IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating for protection against dust and water...

HONOR has a new smartphone, and it has arrived in the Philippines. Like many budget phones today, the new HONOR X600S boasts a big battery, durable build, and tons of AI features. The HONOR 600S comes with a large 8,100mAh battery, paired with 45W fast charging. HONOR says that the battery can keep good battery health after 6 years. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Like many HONOR phones, the 600S has over-the-top durability features, which have received IP68/IP69/IP69K certification. It survived high-temperature water of up to 85°C, 10,000 water exposure cycles, has wet-hand touch support, underwater photo mode, and one-tap dust and water ejection. It also survived steel plate drop tests by 10,000x. A large 6.8-inch FHD+ IPS display is on the front. HONOR’s AI Image to Video 2.0 is still here, as well as its dedicated AI Button, NFC for cashless payments, and Android 16-based MagicOS 10 soft...

Every annual sports release faces the same opening question: what did the developers actually change? On the surface, everything often look similar to last year’s release, with improvements and changes hidden underneath. NBA 2K27 officially came out this September on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. It’s the first 2K to drop last generation consoles completely, which means plenty of gamers who haven’t upgraded yet are left out. This year, Victor Wembanyama is on the cover of the standard edition, Caitlin Clark fronts the Deluxe, and the Ultra Edition honors Derrick Rose’s iconic career. On the court, this is the most complete basketball simulation Visual Concepts and 2K has ever produced. Everything built around it is still classic 2K, which means it wants your time and your money whenever it can get them. And by now, I think nobody is really surprised about that. So, let’s dig deeper and check out what’s new and what I think abo...