Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sees massive spike on Google Trends in the Philippines
The Odyssey also has a fun easter egg on Google Search right now. The post Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sees massive spike on Google Trends in the Philippines appeared first on UnGeek.
Confirmed: OPPO Reno16 Series will launch in the Philippines soon!
OPPO confirms that the Reno16 Series will launch in the Philippines soon.OPPO Reno16 SeriesNext-gen Reno16 Series will arrive soon in PHTo start, the series comprises 3 devices: the OPPO Reno16, the 16 Pro, and the FS model. If you recall, the base model Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch Crystal Guard-protected 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 2.6GHz 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 octa-core processor with an Adreno GPU, 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, a 6,700mAh battery + 80W SUPERVOOC charging.The Reno16 Series designIn the camera department, it uses a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor with AF and OIS + 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide + 50MP f/2.8 3.5x telephoto camera.Meanwhile, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro uses a similar display, but the refresh rate is upgraded to 144Hz. Its chip is also stronger, with the 4nm Dimensity 8550 SUPER octa-core processor with Mali-G720 MC8 GPU. It is also paired with a 6,700mAh battery along with an 80W USB-C SUPERVOOC charger.Camera features are a 200MP f/1.8 main sensor with AF, 2-axis OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide + 50MP 3.5x telephoto camera. The Reno16 Series displayBoth versions also sport a 50MP selfie camera with a 100-degree angle and autofocus.The third model, the OPPO Reno16 FS, comes with a slightly larger 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate.Inside is a 4nm Dimensity 7300 Energy octa-core processor with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The battery is supported with a 6,500mAh capacity + 45W SUPERVOOC charging.Camera-wise, it uses a 50MP main sensor with OIS + 8MP ultra-wide snapper + 50MP telephoto shooter.The OPPO BubbleAll three devices are compatible with the OPPO Bubble Mag E-Badge. This is an accessory that lets users experience a secondary screen wirelessly and can act as a tool for selfies using the Reno16 Series main camera.Additionally, it has up to 10 meters of remote camera control, can be used as a trendy OOTD, and has customized cute interactive pets.Finally, the accessory has a 550mAh battery for longer usage and has seamless connectivity with ColorOS-powered devices.For now, OPPO hasn't mentioned a clear date yet for the Reno16 Series, but they are officially confirmed to arrive in the Philippines soon.What do you guys think?
Samsung unveils new intelligent eyewear, with designs by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
Samsung's new intelligent eyewear is also built in partnership with Google. The post Samsung unveils new intelligent eyewear, with designs by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker appeared first on UnGeek.
Samsung collabs with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker for its AI smart glasses
Samsung has unveiled its chic AI smart glasses created in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The Samsung AI Smart Glasses were announced alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor that was made for thin and light glasses, which This article, Samsung collabs with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker for its AI smart glasses, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
Sony FX5 Cinema Camera: 5K 120fps, 16.6MP fully-stacked sensor, 4K HDR, 5-axis stabilization
Sony has finally launched a successor to the FX3 from 2021. Meet the new Sony FX5. The new Sony FX5 cinema camera boasts a 16.6-megapixel 35mm full-frame stacked Exmor RS sensor. It is paired with a BIONZ XR2 processor with AI processing for better subject recognition and Auto Tracing White Balance. The sensor is attached This article, Sony FX5 Cinema Camera: 5K 120fps, 16.6MP fully-stacked sensor, 4K HDR, 5-axis stabilization, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
Samsung introduces Intelligent Eyewear that expands the Galaxy Ecosystem
MANILA – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced its intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked in London. Building on the concepts announced at the latest Google I/O, the new designs were developed with global eyewear brands, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The intelligent eyewear shows how the Galaxy ecosystem can move beyond the mobile phone and into eyewear that supports daily routines, work, travel and hands-free moments. Samsung introduces intelligent eyewear with Gemini AI, Android XR, and hands-free experiences during Galaxy Unpacked. What’s New:Designed for everyday use, the eyewear pairs a lightweight frame and slim profile with the durability and comfort needed for daily wear.Developed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the eyewear reflects each brand's expertise in design, offering a range of frame styles, colors and lens options to suit different preferences and lifestyles.“As agentic AI reshapes mobile experiences, the next step is to make those experiences more intuitive and responsive to each user’s context,” said Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Intelligent eyewear creates a new point of interaction, bringing more personalized AI assistance naturally into the moments that make up everyday life.”Why it MattersAs AI enters an agentic era, the question is no longer only how intelligent it becomes, but where and how that intelligence meets people. Mobile phones remain at the center of connected experiences, while devices across the Galaxy ecosystem add context to different moments of daily life. Intelligent eyewear represents that next step, bringing AI closer to people as they move, work, communicate and explore, without requiring every interaction to begin with a screen.Built for these moments, intelligent eyewear brings AI directly into the user’s line of sight, providing timely information and assistance while allowing them to stay engaged with the people, places and tasks around them. Clear controls and safeguards support responsible and secure use, while hands-free access delivers assistance naturally without requiring users to stop what they are doing or turn to another screen.New Intelligent Eyewear ExperienceDesigned for everyday wear, the eyewear combines a lightweight frame, slim profile and battery performance, offering up to nine hours on a single charge with up to seven additional full charges from the charging case. A built-in camera brings visual context into the AI experience, while Snapdragon® AR1 Gen1 Platform supports the AI performance designed for real-time assistance, with touch interaction, connectivity, power efficiency and thermal management optimized within the eyewear’s compact frame.As a hands-free extension of the Galaxy experience, the device lets users stay focused on the moment. Built in partnership with Google, it brings Gemini into a familiar wearable form factor, making interaction feel more natural, immediate and intuitive."Google and Samsung have a shared vision to bring helpful and context-aware intelligence into everyday life,” said Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google. “Built on the Android XR platform, the intelligent eyewear blends world-class designs with Gemini’s advanced assistance that naturally responds to what you see, delivering all-day, hands-free help. We’re excited to continue this momentum and bring this experience to people soon.”Key experiences include:Staying in the moment: The device can help summarize long messages, read key information aloud, support live translation and allow users to control the experience with simple voice or gesture interactions through connected devices.Capturing context: When prompted, the eyewear can capture what the user is seeing, such as a whiteboard or meeting discussion, organize key information in Notes, and make it easier to review, share and follow-up on later.Real-time interaction: Users can ask for guidance based on their location, such as finding a route, setting a destination or understanding what is around them, while live translation can support communication in another language.Context-aware assistance: The device can support more useful follow-up interactions by understanding the user’s current context and connecting relevant information across tasks, helping users continue where they left off with less repetition.Live visual sharing: Users can share what they are seeing during a call or record their own point of view, making communication more immediate while keeping their hands free.A More Personal Approach to EyewearEyewear is both a functional product and a personal style statement. Samsung worked with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to create intelligent eyewear that balances thoughtful design, comfort and everyday wearability. By combining Samsung’s hardware craftsmanship with each brand’s distinctive design approach, the collaboration offers a broader range of styles to suit different preferences, lifestyles and occasions.At the Unpacked, Samsung introduced two distinct designs by: Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Samsung Intelligent Eyewear in Gentle Monster (left) and Warby Parker (right) designs. The Gentle Monster edition features a slim frame in black, pairing a straight upper rim with softly rounded lower edges to create a refined and fashion-forward silhouette. The Warby Parker style features a subtly upswept brow line in a rich brown hue, creating a refined, versatile shape perfect for everyday settings.Throughout the design process, Samsung worked closely with the eyewear partners to refine key fit points such as the forehead and ears. These insights helped shape the final designs with enhanced comfort and everyday wearability. Fit considerations were tailored to each model, alongside durability and reliable performance.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Series: Build the Ultimate Smart Study Space for Students
As digital learning becomes a permanent fixture in modern education, today’s students need efficient and high-performance study tools that can keep up with their fast-paced schedules. From streaming lectures and jotting down handwritten notes to designing group presentations and studying on the go, nowadays, a single smartphone or heavy laptop often isn't enough. Modern learners need a versatile, powerful, and accessible central hub for all their academic demands. Xiaomi Pad 8 Series tablet for students with Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro and keyboard. To help Filipino students create a smarter and more efficient study setup without stretching their budgets amid rising prices, Xiaomi offers the Xiaomi Pad 8 Series, which features the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, accompanied by the all-new Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro and Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard. Designed to deliver flagship performance, immersive displays, and PC-level productivity, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Series turns any desk, cafe, or library corner into an ideal study environment–no bulky and stationary setup necessary.Long Battery Life for All-Day LearningWhether you’re tackling intensive research, editing videos for a class project, or multitasking across multiple open documents, performance and battery life are critical.The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the most powerful option for learners who need a one-stop solution for everything they need to create and produce. Engineered for power users, the Pad 8 Pro delivers flagship-level speed and responsiveness for heavy multitasking and demanding creative applications with its cutting-edge 3nm process. You can also go all day long as it features a massive 9,200mAh battery that’s boosted by 67W HyperCharge, letting you study all day and rapidly top up between classes.Meanwhile, for those with slightly smaller budgets, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is just as reliable a choice. It balances high performance through its 4nm process with optimized power usage, as it boasts the same long-lasting 9,200mAh battery backed by 45W Turbo Charging, also making low-battery anxiety a thing of the past.Both models feature an extraordinarily sleek, ultra-slim 5.75-mm body and come in three stylish colors: Gray, Blue, and Pine Green, making them as aesthetic as they are portable.3.2K Display and Quad Speakers Enhance Online ClassesLong study sessions require a display that protects eyes while keeping visual content crisp and clear. Both the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro feature a stunning 3.2K 144Hz Crystal-clear Display that renders textbooks, PDF lectures, and educational videos with vibrant clarity and smooth scrolling.Complemented by quad speakers for rich, immersive audio, the Pad 8 Series allows students to hear every detail in online lectures, language lessons, and study playlists.Xiaomi HyperAI Improves ProductivityHardware is only half the equation; software completes the modern study experience. Powered by Xiaomi HyperAI, the Pad 8 Series simplifies note-taking, summaries, and organization, helping students stay ahead of their coursework.With PC-level productivity features, users can run multi-window setups, switch seamlessly between study apps, and manage files just as effortlessly as on a traditional laptop.And to unlock the full potential of a smart study space, Xiaomi offers dedicated accessories engineered for smooth creation and typing:There’s the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro, which is specifically engineered to provide a fluid, natural writing feel. Weighing just 17.5g with a Golden Balance design, this stylus features 16,384 pressure sensitivity levels and ultra-low latency. Its flexible nib is gentle on the screen, while a strong magnetic attachment and 100mAh battery ensure it is always charged and ready for quick lecture notes or digital sketching.Of course, a powerful tablet isn’t an effective work and study companion without a reliable and responsive keyboard. The Xiaomi Pad 8 and 8 Pro Keyboard offers one-step support at a comfortable viewing angle. With a 64-key (US) and 65-key (UK) English layout, it transforms the tablet into a lightweight typing workstation for drafting essays and reports anywhere.The Xiaomi Pad 8 Series, Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard are available now through the Xiaomi Online Shop and Xiaomi’s official Shopee and Lazada stores, as well as authorized Xiaomi stores nationwide.
Smart launches latest Samsung foldables with exclusive pre-order offers
Smart is bringing us the Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series from across the pond! The post Smart launches latest Samsung foldables with exclusive pre-order offers appeared first on UnGeek.
Sony FX5 Cinema Camera Starts at PHP 318K in PH
Sony has introduced the new FX5 Cinema Line full-frame camera in the Philippines. The Sony FX5 features a 35mm full-frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approximately 18.2MP total resolution and up to 15+ stops of dynamic range when shooting in S-Log3. It also supports Fast Hybrid AF with 759 phase-detection points and subject recognition for
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 Gadgets Magazine Samsung is expanding its foldable lineup with three distinct experiences. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 combine slimmer designs, upgraded cameras, Galaxy AI, and stronger privacy controls for productivity, immersive content, and self-expression. Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 Gadgets Magazine