–Xiaomi is spreading holiday cheer early with the return of the Xiaomi Christmas Carnival, a month-long celebration featuring exclusive price cuts on its most coveted smartphones and tablets, valuable freebies, and a massive grand raffle! Running now until January 4, 2026, the promo is designed to make premium tech more accessible for tech-savvy and budget-conscious Filipinos looking for that important upgrade they need for themselves, or the gadget for the perfect holiday gift to their loved ones. With the amazing discounts available in the Xiaomi Christmas Carnival, consumers can enjoy significant savings on top-tier devices like the flagship Xiaomi 15…
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With Christmas just around the corner, realme presents a curated selection of smartphones for different lifestyles and budgets. The realme Christmas Gift Guide 2025 highlights the powerful realme 15 Series 5G and the reliable realme C85 5G, offering ideal options for content creators, power users, and anyone seeking a sleek, dependable device this holiday season. Capture Every Moment in Style For tech enthusiasts and content creators, the realme 15 Pro 5G is an ideal gift. Equipped with Triple 50MP AI Cameras capable of professional-grade 4K 60fps video recording, it makes capturing holiday memories effortless. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen…
Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR Philippines secured another major milestone as it opened its larger new headquarters in Manila. The tech giant has shown rapid growth over the past three years, and with its successful campaigns, it’s no surprise that it has expanded so quickly. “We’re very excited to share that we’re expanding our operations in the Philippines. As our team and projects continue to grow, this upgrade will give us the room we need for better service and even bigger collaborations,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. Get HONOR gadgets now! The holidays just…
PLDT’s VITRO Sta. Rosa poised to accelerate AI adoption in the region President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan today led the inauguration of VITRO Sta. Rosa (VSR), the country’s first hyperscale data center built specifically for Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads. Located in Laguna’s fast-growing tech corridor, VSR is developed by VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT and the data center arm of PLDT. “The inauguration of VSR signals the country’s readiness to attract the world’s largest technology companies and showcase our regional competitiveness in the digital space. More than that, this technological development is an…
– Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing how financial institutions operate — it’s reshaping who they can serve. At this year’s Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival, Alfred Lo, Group Chief Technology Officer of Maya, joined global fintech and banking leaders in discussing how AI is building a more inclusive, intelligent financial ecosystem. “AI is becoming the new infrastructure of finance,” said Alfred Lo, Group Chief Technology Officer of Maya. “At Maya, we use AI to understand people better, make credit more inclusive, and strengthen trust in every transaction.” Maya—powered by Maya Bank, the #1 Digital Bank in the…
TCL, the Philippines’ No. 1 Panel TV brand and a global leader in TV and air conditioner sales, has made laundry solution smarter, easier, and quicker with the arrival of TCL Super Drum C682. It’s a sophisticated laundry solution designed to maximize cleaning efficiency while prioritizing fabric care and user convenience. By integrating innovative technology and intelligent design, the TCL Super Drum C682 sets a new standard for modern home appliances. Built on the core philosophy of smart clean and supreme care, this washing machine transcends ordinary cleaning. It seamlessly combines a bigger drum, advanced stain removal, and intelligent features…
realme is pushing its budget lineup forward again, officially launching the realme C85 5G in the Philippines. It’s the boldest upgrade the C-Series has taken so far, pairing a massive 7000mAh battery, 5G connectivity, and a surprisingly durable build for a device priced as low as P10,989 during its introductory offer on the realme TikTok Shop. Its standard SRP is P14,999. Built for Long Days and Hard Use The headline feature is the 7000mAh battery—realme’s largest capacity yet for the C-Series. In real-world usage, the company says it can deliver up to 15 hours of gaming, 28 hours of video…
Filipinos in Hawaii can now send money to their loved ones back home without extra fees until December 31, 2025! GCash, the country’s leading super app, partners with Western Union for a special promo that removes transfer fees for those sending money from Hawaii to the Philippines.For many Overseas Filipinos around the world, including in Hawaii, sending money back home serves as a love language. The partnership between GCash and Western Union hopes to ease the burden from distant loved ones by ensuring that every dollar sent is fully enjoyed back home without extra fees, whether it’s helping with monthly…
New location provides comprehensive car and motorcycle services, including a free safety check for all customers TYREPLUS, one of the world’s largest one-stop centers for car maintenance services with over 2,100 stores in 15 countries, proudly launches its newest outlet in the heart of Makati at Chino Roces Avenue. This location marks the first TYREPLUS store in the Philippines to operate on solar energy—reinforcing Michelin’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in mobility solutions. Strategically positioned in one of Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfares, TYREPLUS Chino Roces offers a wide range of automotive and motorcycle care services, featuring a complimentary safety diagnostic check for all…
Day 2 of Predator League featured League of Legends for the first time and the FPS staple VALORANT in front of a lively crowd at the SM North EDSA Annex. NAOS Esports claimed the League of Legends title over favorites West Point Esports – Academy. Meanwhile, Oasis Gaming solidified their status as a major VALORANT team in the country against Xipto Esports. Both VALORANT teams secured their spots in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2026 Grand Finals in New Delhi, India. VALORANT brings in the firepower Philippine VALORANT mainstay Oasis Gaming went head-to-head against Xipto Esports, who recently entered the…