Google, Steam back PH govt’s call to block GoreBox
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said the controversial video game GoreBox, which is being linked to the Tacloban school shooting, is no longer available through the Google Play Store and Steam, a platform for buying and playing PC games.Google, Steam back PH govt's call to block GoreBoxNationwide blockCICC welcomed US tech giant Google's move in support of its request to ban access to the game nationwide amid claims about GoreBox’s influence on the student, who was allegedly an avid player of the game.Announcement from CICCIntroduced about three years ago, the creators branded the game as "a chaotic, physics-driven sandbox game where creativity meets unrestrained destruction."We welcome Google's decision to work with the Philippine government in promoting a safer online environment, especially for our children. With this restriction, we are assured that minors will no longer be able to access such a violent game. This also shows that collaboration between government and tech companies can deliver timely solutions to emerging digital risks, said Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda.Steam likewise temporarily restricted nationwide access to GoreBox.Meanwhile, the GoreBox developer earlier rejected the Senate's invitation to attend the probe into the school shooting that left three students dead and several others injured.As of writing, GoreBox is not available on the Google Play Store anymore.Source: CICC
Alleged Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, components, and internal photos exposed in Tata Electronics Leak
Tata Electronics, a key Apple supplier in India, suffered a major cyber breach exposing sensitive data on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.Alleged Silver finished iPhone 18 Pro drop test video screenshotIs this our first true look at the iPhone 18 Pro?In late June 2026, a major cybersecurity incident at Tata Electronics exposed a trove of sensitive data related to Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. The ransomware group World Leaks posted more than 200,000 files on the dark web, including detailed supplier lists, component mappings, product layouts, internal photos, and videos of devices undergoing durability testing.Tata Electronics has grown into one of Apple's most important partners outside of China. India is on track to produce around 26 percent of global iPhones in 2026. The breach also impacted files related to Tesla and other suppliers like TSMC and Qualcomm. Apple is investigating and collaborating with Tata, which has since restricted internal access and engaged forensic experts.Alleged iPhone 18 Pro X-ray and product layout imagesReuters-reported documents include at least six files that map hundreds of iPhone 18 Pro components to their suppliers. These cover the main logic board chips, battery elements, cameras, and more. The leaks reveal Apple's multi-sourcing strategies and single-source dependencies.Notebookcheck highlighted additional leaked photos of parts, product layouts, and internal views from the Tata files that included mainboard/logic board layouts, internal teardowns, x-ray images, drop-test photos and videos, parts, and case layoutsThe exposure of the supplier details, precise part layouts, and internal photos could affect Apple's negotiations, invite counterfeiting, or aid competitors. It underscores supply chain security challenges as Apple expands in India.Apple and Tata have yet to issue detailed public statements.What do you guys think?Source: Reuters, Via: Android Authority, Notebook Check
Acer’s ‘Bag of Deals’ promo offers the perfect laptop for everyone
Check out Acer's 'Bag of Deals' promo to find the best laptop for you! The post Acer’s ‘Bag of Deals’ promo offers the perfect laptop for everyone appeared first on UnGeek.
HONOR X7e now available in the Philippines
HONOR Philippines has made the HONOR X7e available in the country through Lazada. The smartphone is currently offered as a Lazada... The post HONOR X7e now available in the Philippines appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Hands-On: Familiar Design, Much Wider Body
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is not official yet, but this dummy unit that we got a hands-on gives us an early look at how Samsung’s wider foldable could feel in the hand. At first, it shares a strong design resemblance with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It has a similarly flat The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Hands-On: Familiar Design, Much Wider Body appeared first on Jam Online | Tech News & Reviews.
PalawanPay Visa Card now works with Google Wallet
PalawanPay has added Google Wallet support for its Visa Card, allowing eligible Android users to make contactless payments using their... The post PalawanPay Visa Card now works with Google Wallet appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
Here’s Why the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and X9s Are Creative Powerhouses
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra and X9s enhance captured moments through advanced imaging systems, versatile focal lengths, and powerful zoom, enabling stunning photos and videos without extra equipment. Their adaptability allows users to transition effortlessly from wide angles to close-ups and portraits, facilitating deeper storytelling and impactful moments, leveraging OPPO’s imaging technology. OPPO FIND X9
vivo TWS 5 Pro launched: 60dB ANC, dual drivers, and HiFi sound
vivo unveiled the X Fold6 in China recently, and alongside it, the company introduced a new pair of premium wireless earbuds. vivo TWS 5 ProPremium sound and ANCAs the main highlight, the earbuds use a dual-driver setup: a custom ultra-miniature balanced armature co-developed with Knowles, paired with a self-developed dual-ring dynamic driver. The two drivers are arranged coaxially, aligning the acoustic centers of the high and low frequencies for better coherence. vivo states the design covers a frequency response from 16Hz up to 60kHz.On the audio side, the buds include a custom Hi-Fi DAC built with Cirrus Logic, offering 113dB of dynamic range, along with native 96kHz/24-bit audio playback and lossless transmission over Wi-Fi at up to 4.6Mbps. They also support LE Audio, ISOC architecture, and the LC3 codec, bringing latency down to as low as 42ms, which should benefit gaming.The featuresFor noise cancellation, the buds rely on a four-microphone array paired with vivo's Deep Sea Smart Noise Cancellation 2.0, rated for up to 60dB of cancellation across a bandwidth of 5,500Hz and up to 99.9% suppression of everyday noise. The system includes adaptive noise cancellation and transparency modes, along with dedicated profiles for airplanes, subways and buses, plus a sleep aid mode and an immersion mode. For calls, the earbuds add a VPU bone-conduction microphone, with up to 100dB of environmental noise reduction and up to 99% wind noise reduction, according to the company.The TWS 5 Pro supports up to three simultaneous device connections. Controls are handled through pressure-sensitive touch points with customizable gestures for playback, call handling, switching noise cancellation modes, and adjusting volume via swipe. The earbuds carry an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.The White and Black colorsOn battery life, the buds support wireless and fast charging, and vivo says a five-minute charge provides up to two hours of playback. They are rated for up to 5 hours of playback in Wi-Fi mode and up to 11 hours in AAC Bluetooth mode, with total playback reaching up to 50 hours when including the charging case.Rounding things out, the TWS 5 Pro comes with Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and vivo's own Golden Ears Acoustics Laboratory certification, along with a Clear Vocals sound mode developed with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Other features include spatial audio with multiple listening environment simulations, Adaptive Audio with real-time sound adjustment, personalized ear-customized sound profiles, a customizable 10-band equalizer, QQ Music Premium Sound Quality certification, and NetEase Cloud Music Professional Equipment certification. The earbuds also offer smart translation and dialogue translation, AI smart broadcast notifications, wireless karaoke audio return, remote camera control, voice commands, wear detection with prolonged wear reminders, and a Find My Earbuds feature. Rounding things out are information broadcasts and incoming call announcements, plus customizable connection pop-up themes, including AI-generated artwork through vivo's Xiao V Painting tool.vivo TWS 5 Pro key specs, features:Dual-driver setup with custom DAC for high-end soundStrong noise cancellation, up to 60dBBone conduction mic for clearer callsConnects to up to 3 devices at onceCustomizable touch controlsIP54 water and dust resistanceFast charging: 5 minutes for 2 hours of playbackUp to 50 hours total battery (with case)Hi-Res Audio certifiedSpatial audio and personalized sound profilesBuilt-in translation and AI featuresFind My Earbuds supportChina price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):vivo TWS 5 Pro - CNY 999 (around PHP 9K)It is currently available in China. We will let you know if vivo decides to bring this here in PH.What do you guys think?Source: vivo
TECNO CAMON Slim Combines a 6.39mm Ultra-Slim Design, 50MP Sony LYTIA Camera, and AI Features
TECNO has announced the CAMON Slim, a new addition to its CAMON smartphone lineup that combines a slim form factor with AI-powered software features. Measuring 6.39mm thick, the device also introduces an upgraded AI Mood Light system.Alongside its hardware upgrades, the CAMON Slim includes several AI tools for photography, productivity, education, and wellness. The company says the phone will be released in multiple markets, while regional pricing and availability will be announced separately.Slim design with customizable rear lightingOne of the highlights of the CAMON Slim is its 6.39mm curved unibody design, making it one of the slimmer smartphones announced by TECNO. The rear panel includes 354 mini LED lights that support 55 lighting scenarios. The lighting reacts to events such as incoming calls, notifications, charging status, and gaming activity. Users can also customize the light animations.TECNO is offering several finishes, including New Mondrian, Prism Black, Jungle Green, Van Gogh Blue, and Burgundy Red, each featuring different textures and manufacturing techniques.Sony LYTIA camera with AI-assisted photographyThe CAMON Slim is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 main camera using a 1/2-inch image sensor. According to TECNO, the larger sensor is designed to improve image quality in low-light environments, while its AI imaging system helps reduce blur when capturing moving subjects.On the front, the device features a 32MP selfie camera with a 92.4-degree field of view for wider group selfies. TECNO also continues to use its Universal Tone imaging technology, which is intended to improve skin tone reproduction across different complexions.AI features extend beyond photographyIn addition to camera-related AI functions, the CAMON Slim includes several tools aimed at productivity and everyday use. New features include AI Snap Poster, which generates product posters from photos, AI Recording Notes for lecture transcription, AI Class Schedule for importing class timetables, and AI Writing for text generation within supported apps.Other AI tools include AI Healthy Eating, which estimates nutritional information from food photos, and AI Football, which provides football-related updates and interactive features.Display, battery, and durabilityThe CAMON Slim features a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Despite its slim profile, the phone packs a 6,000mAh battery in supported markets. TECNO says the battery is designed to retain at least 80% of its original capacity after 2,000 charging cycles. The device is also rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance and supports underwater photography.TECNO CAMON Slim Key SpecsOS: Android 16, HiOS 16.2 (3 years of Android OS upgrades)Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 1224 × 2720 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, up to 1600 nits peak brightnessProcessor: MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate (6nm) Octa-core (2× Cortex-A78 up to 2.4GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz)GPU: Mali-G57 MC2RAM and Storage: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 storage, up to 8GB Extended RAMExpandable Storage: Dedicated microSD card slot, up to 2TBRear Camera: 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera with PDAF and OIS, Auxiliary Flicker Sensor, Quad-LED FlashFront Camera: 32MP selfie camera with Dual-LED FlashVideo Recording: Rear: 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60fps; Front: 1440p at 30fps, 1080p at 30fpsConnectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, USB Type-C, OTG, Infrared Blaster, FM Radio (Type-C headset required)Audio: Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio WirelessCooling: 12-layer cooling system with stainless-steel vapor chamberDurability: IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance, MIL-STD-810H certified, Corning Gorilla Glass VictusSecurity: In-display optical fingerprint scanner, Face UnlockSensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, CompassDimensions: 165.2 × 75.8 × 6.39 mmBattery: 5600mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, 60W Ultra Charge,5-year battery health ratingColors: New Mondrian, Van Gogh Blue, Burgundy Red, Jungle Green, Prism BlackWeight: 174gAvailabilityTECNO says the CAMON Slim will be introduced in multiple markets, with local pricing and availability to be announced by each region. Based on current market expectations, the device is expected to be priced between USD $250 and USD $300, which is approximately ₱14,500 to ₱17,500, depending on whether buyers choose the 128GB or 256GB storage variant. These figures are estimates and not TECNO's official Philippine pricing. Stay tuned for the official pricing and local availability.-Subscribe to our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, and YouTube. to receive the latest news and updates.
Apple pushes iOS, iPadOS, macOS 26.5.2 updates with urgent security fixes
Apple issues iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS, macOS updates with urgent security fixes. The post Apple pushes iOS, iPadOS, macOS 26.5.2 updates with urgent security fixes appeared first on Technobaboy.