Bose has expanded its renowned SoundLink series with the introduction of its largest portable speaker to date, the Bose SoundLink Max. This new device continues Bose’s tradition of delivering impressive audio performance in compact forms. The Bose SoundLink Max sports a robust appearance, reminiscent of the smaller SoundLink Flex but more muscular. Its design features smoothly curved edges and a sturdy build combining rubber and metal. On top of the speaker, soft-touch buttons are readily accessible. Designed to withstand rough use, the SoundLink Max comes with an IP67 rating, indicating stro ..read more

vivo has quietly launched a new smartphone in the lower-midrange segment, the vivo Y38 5G. The device appeared without fanfare on vivo’s official Taiwanese website. Sporting a 6.68-inch 1612x 720 pixel resolution LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, the vivo Y38 is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. It boasts 8GB of RAM and a generous 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be further expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. The vivo Y38 5G also features a dual-camera setup on the back with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, an 8 ..read more

Philippine power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced plans to construct micro modular nuclear power plants. Aiming to start construction within the next four years, Meralco chairman and chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan said the goal is to provide electricity in remote areas in the country while successfully demonstrating the safety and feasibility of the technology. Based on the official definition by the International Atomic Energy Agency, these power plants are small modular reactors that can produce up to 300MW of electricity per unit while emitting a signif ..read more

A group of high school students from St. Paul University Philippines in Tuguegarao City scored multiple awards at an international competition aimed at fostering innovation among young learners. The International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) was recently held at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi in Bangkok, Thailand from April 26 to 28. The competition showcased 105 projects from various countries, which include China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The SPUP delegation, comprised of eight junior high students and eight senior high students, was ab ..read more

Amazfit has brought a new smartwatch to the global market called the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity. It’s a cheaper alternative to the standard Bip 5. In fact, the only key difference between the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity vs the Bip 5 is the GPS. This newer but cheaper model lacks the said feature. Still, you can record your workout routes as long as you have your smartphone with you. Other than that, and the fact that the Unity is marginally thinner and lighter, everything stays the same. The Unity still has a stainless steel frame, which is available in three colors with matching straps: Pink, Charcoal, an ..read more

Fans of the Argentina football team would surely love the new Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition, which was launched in India to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its presence on the said market. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition comes in blue with a heavily designed rear panel inspired by the Artina Football team, which won the FIFA World Cup 2022. We’re seeing a lot of White and Blue stripes here, inspired by the Argentinian flag. Plus, a couple of Gold accents, particularly on the number 10 logo printed on the back, which is the jersey number of player Lionel ..read more

vivo has recently introduced a new addition to its Y series of smartphones in the Indian market. As a budget-friendly device, the latest model boasts several impressive specifications that promise value despite its cost-conscious positioning. The newly launched vivo Y18 features a 6.56-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution. The display is certified by TUV Rheinland for eye comfort and can reach up to 840 nits in peak brightness, making it suitable for use in various lighting conditions. In addition, the display also offers a 90Hz refresh rate for a smoother visual experience. At the heart of th ..read more

ZTE Devices Philippines, through its official Facebook page, has launched a new entry-level smartphone in the country, the nubia V60 Design. The company is highlighting the nubia V30 Design‘s smooth 90Hz 6.6-inch display with only, as expected, an HD+ resolution. It has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, with ZTE’s take on the Dynamic Island called Live Island. Another iPhone-inspired feature is the camera layout on the back, which holds a 50-megapixel main camera and two obligatory auxiliary sensors. An 8-megapixel selfie camera sits on the front. ZTE tries to justify the “Design” b ..read more

Global tablet shipments have made a modest recovery in the first quarter of 2024. According to data from IDC, shipments totaled 30.8 million units, marking a 0.5% increase. This growth is a silver lining after over two years of continuous decline since mid-2021, a downturn attributed primarily to market saturation. The slight uptick in shipments this quarter may be a beacon of optimism for the industry, ending a slump that began in the second quarter of 2021. IDC analysts suggest that a cycle of technology refreshment has begun to stir the waters, though it’s anticipated that the surge won’t ..read more

It was only in 2022 that 5G could arguably be considered to have gone mainstream. Two years later, scientists have already announced amazing results from a next-gen wireless technology—reaching speeds of 100Gbps, or up to 500 times faster than the typical 5G smartphone. A group of Japanese companies have developed a top-level wireless device that is capable of ultra-high-speed transmission, specifically up to 100 gigabits per second in both the 100GHz and 300GHz bands over a distance of 100 meters. This level of speed transfer could allow you to, for example, wirelessly download high-profile ..read more