When DJI announced its first venture into the 360 drone market, it was met with hype and praise, but upon closer look, is the hype justified? Taking a closer look at the Avata 360, with its impressive specs and thorough testing, I can definitely say it’s a must for those who want to take their creativity to the next level, and for First-Person-View (FPV) thrill seekers, you’re in for a treat. But for those who only want to capture their special trips or the special moments they can look back on, take advantage of the endless possibilities for angles, and…
Author: Jianzen Deananeas
Jianzen Deananeas
An internationally recognized journalist with a deep interest in the latest and greatest technology. He also (sometimes) plays games to check if his PC can run them at the highest settings
A relatively cheap smartphone with a large battery capacity and a naturally vibrant and sharp screen? Count me in. Nowadays, a cheaper device sometimes means compromises, but the Honor X8d proves that you don’t have to. In an era where flagship prices are soaring toward the stratosphere, Honor keeps it simple with endurance, display quality, and design. After putting the device through the wringer on a three-day trip, it became clear to me that the X8d is more than an entry-level contender; it can go toe-to-toe with some of the most popular options for smartphones today. Display The X8d features…
Shoulder triggers and a large battery for long gaming sessions are common features of flagship gaming phones. But now they are included in nubia’s latest offerings, the Neo 5 and the Neo 5 GT. I’m a firm believer that gaming should be for everyone, and these phones offer uncompromised performance, excellent software optimization, and a chipset that handles gaming tasks well. After spending a week with both phones, I strongly recommend keeping these on your radar if you’re on the hunt for your next gaming phone. The Neo 5 The base model Neo 5 is nothing to scoff at with…
Global chipmaker NVIDIA just unveiled the latest iteration of its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology, which infuses in-game pixels with photorealistic lighting, claiming to bridge the gap between graphical rendering and reality. Announced at NVIDIA’s GTC 2026, this new version of DLSS “encourages game developers to push for even more photorealistic visuals,” a feature previously seen only in Hollywood visual effects. “Twenty-five years after NVIDIA invented the programmable shader, we are reinventing computer graphics once again,” said Jensen Huang, CEO, NVIDIA. The NVIDIA CEO also said that DLSS 5 is the generative pre-trained transformer for computer graphics that blends…
WARNING: This review contains spoilers A franchise that was on the brink of collapse suddenly turned itself around with a familiar and bold choice: stay true to your horror roots. Three decades later, Capcom’s influential “Resident Evil” series is still alive and kicking, and they just released another banger. While a little rough around the edges, “Resident Evil: Requiem” is a worthy addition to the mainline series, with its story, gameplay, and direction drawing on the previous entries to create a cohesive experience. It felt like a homage to the franchise as a whole, retaining the action-horror roots of the…
Five years after the launch of the XBOX Series X and S, Microsoft has now unveiled its latest console, named “Project Helix,” promising a “lead in performance” while having the capabilities to play both XBOX and PC games, a departure from its previous machines. While details are still limited, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma reaffirmed Microsoft’s continued commitment to dedicated gaming hardware, despite speculation that the company might shift toward cloud-based ecosystems. Also, hardware specifications have not yet been announced, but the console is expected to include AMD chips following their strategic, multi-year partnership to co-engineer custom chips for their consoles…
Stable internet, wider coverage, and more value for money are taking center stage as Globe shifts its focus from pure speed to consistent, reliable connectivity that supports daily life. At its quarterly event, The Blueprint, the telecommunications company showcased its innovations that aim to strengthen how Filipinos live and work by treating internet services as a non-negotiable lifeline. “Connectivity today is a lifeline and we want to ensure every Filipino, whether in bustling cities or the most remote barangays, has access to reliable and consistent digital services,” said Darius Delgado, CCO of Globe. Among the highlights was Globe’s partnership with…
NOTE: This article will generally be spoiler-free, up until the warning sign near the end of the article Long and winding debates over the scariest games have persisted ever since the sudden rise of gaming in general, dating back to the blocky but colorful era of the 80s with the release of ‘3D Monster Maze.’ In the 90s, after the overwhelming success of Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil,’ the first Silent Hill game stood out as a slow, atmospheric psychological horror game, unlike Capcom’s action-heavy franchise. But through the general public’s search for the scariest, in 2001, the original iteration of Team…
The word ‘AI’ may have a negative connotation these days, but significant efforts have shifted AI to work more as a tool, just as technology has, over the years, made our lives easier with every innovation. NVIDIA, one of the pioneering companies that has openly advocated for AI, outwardly emphasized that AI will never replace humans in their recent celebration of RTX AI PC Day, a day when everyone can witness the capabilities of their RTX cards, not just for gaming, but also for productivity, creativity, and the like. Personally, my outlook on AI has always been on how it…
Amid heavy rumors of the end-of-life (EOL) of the GeForce RTX 5060Ti and 5070Ti, ASUS denied the rumor in a public statement made yesterday, January 16. “The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB have not been discontinued or designated as end-of-life (EOL). ASUS has no plans to stop selling these models,” the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer said. ASUS also clarified in the statement that certain media groups may have received incomplete information from an ASUS representative regarding the products. ASUS said that the worldwide memory shortage temporarily affected its production output and restocking cycles, leading to…
