Why Settle for Cookie-Cutter Plans When You Can Build Your Own?Smart just dropped KiQ (pronounced “kick”)—the Philippines’ first all-app telco that puts your plan in your hands. Create it. Tweak it. Activate it. All without ever stepping into a store or talking to customer service. A Telco in Your Pocket KiQ’s most visible shift from traditional prepaid or postpaid plans is its Slider Interface. Inside the app, you can adjust data allocation, decide if calls and texts are included, and set the validity period based on your actual usage patterns. You also get the option to choose your own number—something…
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At Seda Vertis North, amid the quiet hum of laptops, neverending keyboard taps, and the low buzz of strategy huddles, students across Metro Manila are pulling an all-nighter—not to cram for exams, but to build the future. The Metro Manila leg of the Byte Forward Hackathon, running from August 7 to 8, isn’t your typical coding contest. It’s a 24-hour sprint to develop working, AI-powered solutions for real business problems, sourced directly from Converge SME partners and members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). Ten student teams, each representing schools across NCR, are taking part in this…
Lenovo Philippines has officially unveiled its most advanced lineup to date, showcasing a refreshed range of Yoga and Legion laptops built for creators, professionals, and competitive gamers. With powerful new internals, smarter AI experiences, and elevated designs, the 2025 collection reflects Lenovo’s sharpened focus on performance, sustainability, and user-specific versatility. Whether you’re rendering 4K footage, running multi-layered AI workflows, or firing up ultra-settings in your favorite FPS, Lenovo’s latest hardware delivers the kind of precision and power expected in today’s hybrid digital world. Yoga 2025: Slimmer, Smarter, Stronger This year’s Yoga series reflects a convergence of AI-enhanced productivity, premium displays,…
SM Makati’s Cyberzone transformed into the continent of El-Sera as Filipino gamers stepped into the world of LORDNINE: Infinite Class, the next-generation MMORPG developed by NX3GAMES and serviced by Smilegate Megaport. With larger-than-life character standees, interactive displays, and playable PC and mobile demos, the event marked the game’s official entry into the Philippine gaming arena—turning mall-goers into warriors, rogues, and spellcasters in real time. But this is only the beginning. LORDNINE: Infinite Class delivers an entire universe that puts power in your hands, strategy at your fingertips, and real rewards on the table. Launching across platforms this July 31, the…
Global lighting leader Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, hosted its flagship event “Light & Beyond” at the Ascott Hotel in Makati, drawing key figures from the design, architectural, and engineering sectors to spotlight the future of sustainable, connected lighting. The showcase was anchored on five key innovations, each demonstrating how light can now go beyond illumination—powering smarter environments, healthier living, and cleaner cities. “At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to sustainable innovation,” said Raghuraman Chandrasekhar, Country Leader for Professional Business, Signify Philippines. “We design solutions that not only light spaces beautifully but also respect our planet.…
Smart audio transmitter, lossless wired playback, and true adaptive ANC—this is pro-grade personal audio with a passport. Let’s not bury the lede: the JBL Tour One M3 Smart TX might just be the most complete pair of over-ear headphones JBL has ever made. And that’s saying something from a brand that practically defined consumer audio in the past decade. The moment Clara Benin started singing, it didn’t feel like a press launch—it felt like she was performing just for me. Through the JBL Tour One M3, every note felt personal—crisp, intimate, and immersive. But this wasn’t a concert. It was…
Are we getting the Pro version of the HONOR 400 5G soon? HONOR Philippines may be gearing up to launch its next flagship-level device—the HONOR 400 Pro 5G. A recent social media post from the brand has stirred excitement in the local tech community, featuring ambassadors Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia holding what appears to be a new HONOR device. While the post stops short of confirming the model, all signs point to the Pro variant of the recently launched HONOR 400 5G. The teaser comes on the heels of the successful rollout of the HONOR 400 5G, which has…
Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines recently launched its newest flagship mid-range smartphone HONOR 400 5G. Still available in stunning colors—Midnight Black, Tidal Blue and Desert Gold—the HONOR 400 5G is priced at only Php 22,999. Why You Should Buy HONOR 400 5GThe HONOR 400 5G offers an impressive photography experience with its 200MP AI main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, and 50MP portrait selfie camera. Features like AI Super Zoom, AI Portrait Snap, and HD Moving Photo ensure high-quality shots, while the Film Simulation and Harcourt Portrait modes add cinematic effects. The AI Editing includes tools like AI Eraser to…
Talk about a winning streak! For the second year running, TCL, the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand and a leading force in consumer electronics, has absolutely dominated the No. 1 spot in the Panel TV Brand category, according to the recent Annual Cumulative Market Share Data for Panel TVs from TRS Research. This news powerfully solidifies TCL’s position as a global powerhouse in the TV industry! As they mark their 25th year in the business, TCL has once again hit a remarkable milestone: seizing the top spot in both market share (value and volume) for their core TV business!…
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is enabling more Filipinos to unfold their power and live ultra as it makes the Samsung Galaxy Z7 Series – Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE – available for pre-order from July 9 until July 31. Officially unveiled at the highly anticipated ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event in Brooklyn, New York, Samsung’s latest flagship devices are pushing the boundaries of mobile technology and innovation to take the productivity, creativity, and style of customers to the next level. Enjoy FREE storage upgrade, e-vouchers, and more with Smart Smart subscribers who successfully pre-order within the designated period…