ASUS Knows When to Pivot Innovation in tech often gets confused with being first. But after spending time dissecting answers from Sascha Krohn, ASUS's Director of Technical Marketing for PC and Laptop, it's clear that the company's real superpower isn't just creating new things. It's actually knowing when to ...
A necessary pause... for good ASUS temporarily stepping away from smartphones, including the ROG Phone line, feels like the end of an era for Android gaming, but it also exposes how cluttered and directionless the “gaming smartphone” label has become. The move says as much about the market’s saturation and ...
Apple spent decades building its empire on the premise that it controls everything, from the chips, to the operating system, down to the tiny screws holding the case together. But on January 12, 2026, that philosophy made an exception when Apple and Google announced in a joint press release that future Apple ...
Samsung's Commitment to Make its Appliances Smarter Companions Samsung is using CES 2026 to make good on a very explicit promise: AI will be embedded into every screen and appliance it ships, turning TVs, fridges, washers, and even robot vacuums into coordinated “companions” that quietly remove friction from daily ...
Apple did something interesting when they released their latest iPhones for 2025. Aside from the usual numbered models (iPhone 17 series), they also introduced a new model: the iPhone Air. Yes, it doesn't have any number in its name and feels like a whole new lineup, like the SE. Apple says it's their thinnest iPhone ...
Blockchain Budget Bill In a groundbreaking move that could position the Philippines as a global pioneer in blockchain governance, Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV officially filed Senate Bill No. 1330, known as the "Blockchain the Budget Bill," on September 2, 2025. This landmark legislation aims to ...
Pope Francis I and his influence As a former seminarian with a degree in classical philosophy, now a husband and father, I often find myself reflecting on how the Church meets the world where it is. In the age of smartphones, social media, and video games, even the Vatican has had to reckon with digital culture. ...
Video Game Tax? The digital gaming landscape is about to undergo a significant change in the Philippines. Starting June 1, 2025, all purchases made on Steam, including games and workshop items, will be subject to a 12% value-added tax (VAT) as part of the government's broader effort to tax foreign digital ...
In an era where our digital lives are as important as our physical ones, the question of whether to have your laptop in a checked in baggage is more relevant than ever. This was highlighted with a recent incident of a laptop getting damaged despite being declared as fragile. For context, the passenger said that ...
Lalamove has officially launched its ride-hailing service called Lalamove Ride. The brand claims that it's a "More Affordable Way to Move," which suggests that it's banking on lower rates as its main selling point. If you've updated your Lalamove app today, you'll notice that there's now a "Ride" tab beside the ...
From MacBook Air M2 to MacBook Pro M4 Pro As a content producer currently using a MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage, I've been eyeing the new MacBook Pro lineup with excitement. After much thought a few hours from Apple's announcement of the new MacBook Pro, I'm planning to make the leap to the MacBook ...
The Next ASUS ROG Ally? In an interesting turn of events, ASUS Republic of Gamers teased about the next ROG Ally this morning. ASUS will hold a livestream later at 3AM of May 10, Philippine Time and I cannot wait to see what is next in store for us, handheld PC gamers. The Next ROG Ally Get rid of the ...
ASUS ROG Ally - the joke that was actually real! On April 1st, 2023, the tech world was abuzz with the announcement of the ROG Ally, a handheld gaming device from ASUS. At first glance, it seemed like an elaborate April Fools' prank – a powerful, Windows-powered gaming machine that could rival the popular Steam ...
The allure of being first to buy the latest iPhone In the Philippines, there is a unique phenomenon surrounding the release of new Apple products, particularly the iPhone. Filipinos are known to be among the most enthusiastic and eager consumers of Apple products in the world, and this is evident in the lengths ...
Dangers of Gullibility Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way we communicate, gather information, and share ideas. However, along with its many benefits, social media platforms have also given rise to a concerning trend – the gullibility of users. In this article, I will ...
Gaming at 40 I recently hit the big 4-0, and I've come to realize that handheld gaming devices are an absolute game-changer for people like me—40-year-olds who belong to the millennial generation. As I write this piece, I can't help but gush about the comfort, flexibility, and sheer awesomeness that handheld ...
When the first iPhone was revealed, I was not impressed. I still thought Nokia and Blackberry were way cooler, but I knew something was up even then. Fast forward years later, smartphones have become mainstream. As someone who has been writing about tech for years, I have always asked myself, "What's next after ...
Fiber at home or mobile data subscription? There are over 73 million internet users in the Philippines. This accounts for 67% of our population that has access to digital enabling devices. More than half of our population has more than 2 mobile phone devices, which grants them the ability to experience ...
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