Author: Danie Bravo

The Nubia Neo 5 Max is a big phone. At 7.5 inches, it is considerably larger than any phone I normally carry. Put it beside a conventional smartphone, and the difference is immediately obvious. Taking calls on it can look a little funny, and fitting it in your jean pocket may be a problem if you’re a little thunder-thighed, but after spending some time with it, I am starting to understand the idea behind what nubia calls a “PadPhone.” It sits somewhere between a smartphone and a small tablet, offering more screen space without completely giving up the portability of…

Another layer of digital convenience is now available to Filipinos with the local launch of Apple Pay. Rather than functioning as a separate wallet that users have to load with money, Apple Pay allows eligible credit and debit cards to be added directly to the Wallet app. Users can then pay through their Apple devices while keeping the same bank account, credit limit, rewards, points, and card benefits connected to their cards. The service allows users to make contactless payments using a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch. As well as be used be used to check out in supported apps…

Year after year, millions of people participate in the same ritual. A new line of smartphones is announced. The camera is better. The processor is faster. AI is smarter. Reviews from your favorite tech YouTubers flood your feed, comparisons dominate social media, and before long, perfectly functional devices begin to feel old. You start wondering whether your current phone is still enough. Whether it actually isn’t is another question entirely. The cycle has become so normal that many of us rarely stop to question it. The idea that companies intentionally encourage consumers to replace products sooner than necessary has existed…

Smartphones have become one of the few things we carry with us almost every hour of the day. They’re never more than an arm’s reach away. They sit beside us during meetings, accompany us during commutes, capture memories on weekends, and somehow end up becoming part of our personal style whether we realize it or not. That seems to be the thinking behind the Infinix HOT 70. Carrying the slogan “Life Full of Color When I Hold You,” the HOT 70 combines a fashion-forward design with practical features aimed at users balancing work, social life, and everything in between. A…

Garmin recently announced the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170, the arrival of Garmin Pay in the Philippines, and the continued expansion of the Garmin Run Marathon Series. Garmin aims to build a connected ecosystem for runners rather than simply releasing new hardware. The idea is to provide everything from the tools to train, races to join, recovery insights to improve, and now even the ability to pay for purchases, all within Garmin’s growing platform. The Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170, two entry-level GPS running smartwatches built for runners of varying experience levels. The Forerunner 170 serves as the more feature-rich…

Most earbuds become background devices after a few days. You put them on during a commute, use them for meetings in public spaces, listen to a playlist, and then forget about them until the battery runs low. The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max was a little different. After a week of daily use, I found myself reaching for it not just to listen to music, but also to record meetings, work in noisy public spaces, keep track of lectures, and make use of its voice memo and note-taking features. Somewhere along the way, the earbuds stopped feeling like audio accessories…

The Philippine telco space is rapidly evolving beyond traditional mobile signal and internet services, and during its latest “The Blueprint” event, Globe made it clear that it intends to be at the forefront of that transformation. Held on May 26 at The Globe Tower, the company unveiled a sweeping lineup of new digital services that signal a broader push into AI, satellite connectivity, fintech integration, cloud storage, and cybersecurity. Carrying the theme “Keep Going with Globe,” the event served as Globe’s platform for introducing new products and initiatives to help Filipinos stay connected during everyday challenges while making digital tools…

The standard for premium earbuds has long followed a familiar formula: better bass, cleaner vocals, stronger noise cancellation, and longer battery life. With the launch of the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Series in the Philippines, however, Anker is positioning its premium earbuds as more than just audio devices. Unveiled during Anker Day Philippines at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center on May 23, the new flagship true wireless stereo (TWS) lineup includes the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max. Both models focus on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio, adaptive noise cancellation, clearer communication, and more personalized listening experiences. “Today’s…

With a wider map, stronger focus on students, and clearer vision for collegiate esports in the country, the Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC) opened its fourth season during a press conference held May 12, 2026 at Marco Polo Hotel. PCC Season 4 aims to expand grassroots gaming opportunities and strengthen the country’s collegiate esports scene. This season, PCC is expanding into Visayas and Mindanao as it continues to develop a more sustainable grassroots esports ecosystem. With Converge ICT Solutions as official presenter, the league aims to reach over 1,000 schools nationwide and provide students with more ways to take part in…

Beyond the Box and Digital Walker officially launched the MacBook Neo in the Philippines last April 23, 2026 at the Glorietta Activity Center. The launch introduced a new MacBook option, which is more focused on being the one that makes sense for everyday users. Starting at P39,990, the MacBook Neo arrives as one of the more approachable ways to enter the MacBook family. It comes in four colors, Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver, and is being positioned for students, professionals, creators, and first-time Mac users who want a laptop that is light, capable, and easy to bring anywhere. According to…