Smart Communications has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series in the Philippines, the telco announced today, August 10. Both the Pura 90s Pro Max and the Pura 90s Pro are available through Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity until August 19, ahead of the devices’ August 20 retail launch. The Pura 90s Series debuted globally in mid-July, headlined by a 200MP telephoto camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and 4x optical zoom on the Pro Max. Both phones run Huawei’s Kirin 9030S chipset, EMUI 16, and a 6,000mAh battery, with the Pro Max pairing a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display and 100W wired charging against the Pro’s 6.6-inch screen and 66W charging. On the software side, Huawei bundles Celia as its built-in AI assistant, while Google apps stay reachable through the AppGallery or a side-loaded Play Store. Photography tools include AI Glare Removal and AI Object Relocation. Under the All-New Postpaid Plan+ 999, the Pura 90s Pro Max goes for Php58,800 outrig...
Xiaomi has quietly rolled out a new home projector that won’t break the bank. The Redmi Projector 5 , announced in China on August 3, 2026, comes with a few tricks that set it apart from other budget models. The most noticeable feature is its metal gimbal stand. Unlike most projectors that sit flat on a table, this one can tilt a full 360 degrees. That means you can point it at a blank wall or even straight up at the ceiling. It is a simple addition, but it gives you more freedom to pick where you want to watch. The picture quality is solid for the price. It outputs a native 1080p resolution and can stretch an image up to 120 inches across. Brightness is rated at 400 CVIA lumens, which is decent for darker rooms, but probably not enough for daytime viewing. It also has a low blue light certification, so your eyes might feel less tired after a long movie. Setting it up is pretty straightforward. The projector uses a laser sensor to handle focus and keystone correction a...