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Godox P100 brings auto-lamination to smartphone photo printing

Godox has just released a new pocket-sized photo printer called the Godox P100 . It lets you print snapshots straight from your phone, and it adds a protective layer to each photo as part of the printing process. The Godox P100 is small and light enough to take anywhere. It weighs about as much as a smartphone and measures roughly the size of a thick portable charger. The rounded edges make it easy to hold, and it can slide into most bags without any hassle. Charging happens through a USB-C port, and it works with common phone chargers that output 5V and 2A. On the inside, the printer uses dye-sublimation technology, which is known for producing rich and accurate colors. It prints at 300 dpi and can handle millions of color shades. The paper and ink ribbon come together in one cartridge, so replacing them is simple. You just open a side panel and swap in a new one. Each print gives you a photo that measures 86 by 53 mm, with a slightly larger paper size around it. What...
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Redmi Note 17 Series global launch date announced

The Redmi Note 17 series will finally debut in the global market on August 27. Leading the charge is the Redmi Note 17 Max, and Xiaomi has shared key details about this upcoming device on its microsite. The key highlight here is the enormous 10,000mAh battery, which is paired with a generous 100W HyperCharge adapter — an appropriate speed for a device with such a big battery. Xiaomi was also generous enough to share the chipset it will be running on: a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, with 12GB of RAM and +12GB virtual RAM expansion. They also promised a 72-month like-new software experience. There’s also a large 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen on the front. Xiaomi also shared some durability certifications like the IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance rating and 3-meter drop resistance. The Redmi Note 17 series will also come with one free screen replacement service within the first 24 months, one free battery replacement service wit...
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Mobile cybersecurity attacks in PH rise by 28% — report

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recorded a 28% jump in mobile attacks targeting Filipino consumers over the past year, as smartphones become the go-to device for banking, shopping, and daily communication across the region. During the first quarter of 2026, the company said it stopped nearly 30,000 mobile threats aimed at Asia-Pacific users. The Philippines was among several markets with notable increases, though other countries saw even bigger spikes. Taiwan led with a 373% rise, followed by Sri Lanka (132%), Thailand (127%), Bangladesh (108%), and China (69%). Kaspersky also reported 18,187 threats in India and 15,163 in Indonesia, though these numbers appear to exceed the regional total it provided, with no clear explanation given for the mismatch. 71% of companies experienced an identity breach in the past year — report The data was shared at Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend event in Guangzhou, China. A separate consumer survey by the firm found that peopl...
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Congress OKs bill for free WiFi, digital textbooks in universities

The House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring all colleges and universities to provide free Wi-Fi and digital learning materials to students and faculty. House Bill No. 9532 passed its third reading with 202 votes in favor and none against. The measure would create a National Academic Content Repository under CHED , in partnership with DICT and schools. This online library would contain digital textbooks, lecture videos, research papers, and other materials, all available for free nationwide. The bill also requires DICT and higher education institutions to provide campus-wide high-speed Wi-Fi at no cost. Rural and under-resourced campuses would be prioritized first. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the bill aims to help students who cannot afford both textbooks and internet access. The measure directs CHED to acquire digital textbook licenses, negotiate with publishers, and create review panels to check material quality. It also p...
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TECNO POVA AI Buds Pro: 40hr battery, 8-mic setup, Quick Notes

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...
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Gangstar Mirage City launched in the Philippines and other regions

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 ...
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TECNO POVA 8 Pro: Dimensity 7400 Ultimate CPU, P1 graphic chip, Alive Matrix Display, 6,500mAh battery

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...
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Xiaomi HyperOS 4: New features and update schedule

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...
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