April 24, 2026
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Lance Spencer Yu, writing for Rappler;
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will push through with its scheduled P30 billion remittance to the national treasury on October 16, pending any action of the Supreme Court (SC) or Congress.
Ahead of its official launch this Sept 5th, you can now preorder the HONOR Magic V3 from Jarir and at Extra.
HONOR Magic V3 (12GB + 512GB) will retail for SAR 6,899 or around ₱104k.
Here are the specs of the HONOR Magic V3;
Dwight de Leon, writing for Rappler;
House lawmakers moved on Monday, September 2, to compel the Department of Education to release all bidding documents in relation to the DepEd Computerization Program in 2022 and 2023, when Vice President Sara Duterte was still head of the agency.
Play VideoHouse budget hearing: Sara Duterte’s DepEd accused of ‘rigged bidding’ for laptops
Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville “Jinky” Luistro introduced a motion to issue a subpoena duces tecum to DepEd, which the appropriations committee approved without objections.
Bonz Magsambol writing for Rappler;
A Commission on Audit (COA) report showed that the Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2023, was able to build only 192, or just 3%, of the 6,379 target classrooms.
“Only 192 (3.01 percent) out 6,379 classrooms were completed/constructed in CY 2023 due to realignments because of modifications in the projects’ design. A total of 4,391 classrooms are still under construction, and 550 are yet to undergo various stages of procurement,” the COA report said.
Welp!
— Australian Ambassador, The Philippines (@AusAmbPH) September 2, 2024
This latest incident, with a CCG vessel ramming a 🇵🇭Philippine vessel, is profoundly troubling and fits a recent pattern of dangerous and destabilising actions in the region. 🇳🇿 New Zealand calls for de-escalation and compliance with international law, in particular UNCLOS. pic.twitter.com/lzAL5cLfyH
— New Zealand Embassy in Manila (@NZinManila) September 1, 2024
The 🇺🇸 stands with its ally, the 🇵🇭, and condemns the dangerous and escalatory actions by the PRC against lawful 🇵🇭 maritime operations in the vicinity of Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on Aug. 31. Read the @StateDept statement: https://t.co/8ER8R1n6zx #FriendsPartnersAllies pic.twitter.com/rYwKkzThW5
— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) September 1, 2024
As a stakeholder of SCS, seriously concerned over the repeated incidents including yesterday’s collision by a CCG vessel against a 🇵🇭vessel. 🇯🇵opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. 🇯🇵stands together with 🇵🇭 by upholding rule of law at sea. https://t.co/XgfvuDQYzR
— Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines (@AmbJPNinPH) August 31, 2024
🇬🇧 is concerned about reports of yet more dangerous actions by a Chinese vessel near Sabina Shoal. UK calls once again for respect for international law, including UNCLOS, and adherence to the 2016 Arbitral Award which is legally binding on the parties. https://t.co/cztdXBQyAj
— Ambassador Laure Beaufils 🇬🇧 (@LaureBeaufils) September 1, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela on X/Twitter;
This afternoon, the Chinese Coast Guard vessel deliberately rammed and collided with the BRP Teresa Magbanua three times, despite no provocation from the Philippine Coast Guard.
MANILA, Philippines – The P5.69 billion School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) of the Department of Education (DepEd) was spoiled by the non-delivery of milk and the serving of stale, even pest-infested, bread in 2023.
State auditors identified at least 21 school divisions in 10 regions where one or all of the following were found:
- Nutribuns with molds or insects
- Rotten food
- Unhygienic packaging
- Food with doubtful dates of manufacturing and expiry
- Non-delivery or delayed delivery of food items and pasteurized milk
The findings were for 2023, the first and last full fiscal year that the DepEd was under secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte, although the SBFP has been running for many years.
The SBFP is a program that provides nutritious food to undernourished students in public elementary schools. The food items that children are served include hot meals, bread, fruits, eggs, sweet potato, and pasteurized milk.
That’s ₱5.69 Billions… not millions… down the drain.
This may be a mistake, since I will be changing the website again!
Actually, I’m just reverting the website back to my original plan for the website, a web aggregator and a place where you can get a snapshot of all the news in the Philippines and around the world. If you’re a longtime visitor of the site, the early version of the site is similar to Techmeme where I just link to articles of that are interesting and informative.
Anyway, I will be going back to my original plan for the website and you may see the changes happening in the coming days. Also, in order to make the site lightweight and fast, will make an effort to publish an article with less to no images at all but will make sure that I link back to my source.
Of course, I’m always open for comments and suggestion, specially if it will greatly improve the site’s glorious purpose.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo posed for a photoshoot inspired by Fernando Amorsolo’s painting, “Dalagang Bukid”.
Here are the details of the photoshoot;
DALAGANG BUKID
@manalochelsea
Photography & Creative Direction| Seven Barretto @sevenbarretto
Art Direction & Production Design | @erwnbotin of @botinstudios
Crown & Earrings | @jewelmer
Styling | @parisroxas
Fashion | @saintjacobcasem
Makeup | @carissacielomedved
Hair | @jan.edrosolan
Photography team | @claudevillahrmsa @darielmiraflor @studio7manila
Special thanks to: @jonasempire.ph @paolojarevalo @mau_s_deleon @eljohnmendoza @gemorpilla @themissuniverseph
More photos from the source link below.
Source: @Seven Barretto
Xiaomi Saudi Arabia has announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G is now available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The two new tablets was officially announced earlier this week. Both the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G have identical specs except for the Wifi and 4G capabilities.
In a nutshell, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is a mid-level tablet that’s perfect for first time tablet buyers and looking for the perfect balance of performance and entertainment. Here are the pricing for the two tablets from Jarir;
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (Wifi)
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G
You can checkout the specs comparison for the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G;
| Redmi Pad SE 8.7 | Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio. | 8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio. |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage | 64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD | 64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB | 4GB, 6GB |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U | Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U |
| Rear camera | 8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording | 8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording |
| Front camera | 5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording | 5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording |
| Audio | 1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack | 1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Network & Connectivity | Wi-Fi5 dual-band (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3, FM band | Dual SIM + microSD, 2G (GSM)/3G (WCDMA)/4G LTE (FDD/TDD), Wi-Fi5 dual-band (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3, FM band |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor |
| Dimensions (HxWxT) | 211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm | 211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 373 gm | 375 gm |
| Battery | 6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C) | 6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C) |
| Colors | Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, Sky Blue | Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, Sky Blue |
اكتشف Redmi Pad Se 8.7 الذي يجمع بين خفة الوزن والأداء المتميز .
يأتي بشاشة صغيرة بحجم 8.7 إنش، ويوفر تجربة مشاهدة واضحة مع معدل تحديث 90 هرتز، كما يتوفر بإصدار 4G يناسب جميع احتياجاتك الترفيهية.
— شاومي السعودية | Xiaomi KSA (@XiaomiKSA_) August 21, 2024
At their annual “Made by Google” event, the search giant officially unveiled the Pixel 9 Series – the latest iteration of their Pixel smartphones. The Google Pixel 9 Series consists of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Spec-wise, all three phones are the same except for differences in size, battery size, RAM, and camera configurations.
Design-wsie, all three phones looks a lot like the iPhone 15, while on its back, the first think that you will notice is the huge camera bump. The front of all three Google Pixel 9 will covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin metal frame for the Pixel 9, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will have a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished metal frame.
All three phones feature OLED displays with the same refresh rate of up to 120Hz, HDR support, and full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors. That said, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have the same 6.3-inch Actua display, the Pixel 9 Pro has the Super Actua display, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL boasts a larger 6.8-inch Super Actua display. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro share a 4700 mAh battery, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro XL utilizes a larger 5060 mAh Li-Ion battery. Google claims that all three phones can achieve up to 100 hours of battery life with Extreme Battery Saver mode enabled.
Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL come with 16 GB of RAM, while the Pixel 9 has a slightly smaller 12 GB RAM. Similar to the RAM, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL share the same triple rear camera configuration: a 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, and a 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera. In contrast, the Pixel 9 features a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP Octa PD wide camera and a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus.
The Pixel 9 Pro series also supports 8K video recording at 30 FPS, while the Pixel 9 is limited to 4K video recording at up to 60 FPS. The same trend continues with the front camera, as the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL offer a 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus (ƒ/2.2 aperture), while the Pixel 9 has a 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus (ƒ/2.2 aperture).
On the software front, all three phones run Android 14 and incorporate Google AI features like Pixel Studio (image generator), Gemini Live, and Pixel Screenshots, an exclusive app for Pixel 9 that aids in saving, organizing, and recalling important information. Additionally, the phones feature an improved Weather app and Satellite SOS.
The Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-order today starting at $799, $999, and $1099, respectively. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available on shelves at the Google Store and retail partners on August 22. Availability for the Pixel 9 Pro will be announced later.
Globe telecom just announced that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 is now available thru their postpaid plans.
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will be available thru their GPlan 1799; a device cash-out of ₱40,600 for the 256GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and ₱47,600 for the 512GB variants. If the cash-out is too big for you, you can available of the 0% installment for the device, which will be spread throughout the 24 months lock-in period of the plan in addition to the ₱1,799 price of the plan;
For the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, this will be under the GPlan 2499 and Platinum GPlan 4999.
Under the GPlan 2499 there will be a device cash-out of ₱63,700 for the 256GB model, ₱70,700 for the 512GB and ₱83,700 for the 1TB model. Just like with the Z Flip6, you can also available of the 0% installment (in 24 months) for the device in addition to the ₱2,499 price of the plan.
As for the Platinum GPlan 4999, the device cash-out will be much smaller; ₱49,200 for the 256GB model, ₱56,200 for the 512GB and ₱69,200 for the 1TB model. If you will go to the 0% installment (in 24 months) route for the device in addition to the ₱4,909 price of the plan.
Globe will be giving freebies worth up to ₱33,765 to those who will order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and up to up to ₱15,889 for Galaxy Z Flip6. To know more about Globe’s offering of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6, you can go here.
After bagging the gold medal for the Men’s Floor Exercise, Carlos Yulo took home the gold medal for the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Vault.
Carlo Yulo scored a convincing 15.116 points, over Armenian Artur Davtan’s 14.966 (silver) and the 14.949 (bronze) of Harry Hepworth from UK.
“Last night I couldn’t sleep. This morning I was so sleepy.. I slept in the bus, I slept after the podium training.” Carlos Yulo said. “I slept before going to the competition area… But I did it today.”
2 DAYS IN A ROW 🥇
Carlos Edriel Yulo just made history! First Filipino athlete to win 2 Olympic gold medals. 🇵🇭
Paris really suits him! 🥹
Binabati kita Carlos
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DEUX JOURS DE SUITE 👏
Carlos Edriel Yulo continue d'écrire l'Histoire à Paris en devenant le premier athlète… pic.twitter.com/siDvt6Xg06— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) August 4, 2024
Carlos Yulo’s first vault was a standout, earning a 15.433 points. With a top-tier difficulty score of 6.000, he flawlessly executed a handspring double front half out in pike position, setting a high bar for the competition.
His second attempt, a Kasamatsu double twist, was slightly less perfect, but he managed to control his landing and scored a respectable 14.800 points. Yulo’s final score of 15.116 points is more than enough for him to take home the gold medal.
The pride of the Philippines 🇵🇭#Paris2024 | #Gymnastics pic.twitter.com/NOR36mzUJO
— FIG (@gymnastics) August 4, 2024
Esports World Cup is still on going and will not conclude until 25th August, so the numbers are still under wraps but as of today, the Saudi Press Agency is reporting that Esports World Cup, which is currently being hosted in Riyadh Boulevard City, saw a large number of “guests and visitors from Gulf and other countries.”
There are a total of 500 clubs from different countries and more than 1,500 players participating in the Esports World Cup, the largest event in the history of the gaming and esports sector.
via SPA;
Amer Al-Marri, a visitor from Qatar, expressed his fondness for the distinguished and global organization of the tournament, indicating that coming from Doha along with a group of friends was specifically to attend this global event. He praised the professional level of competitions thanks to the participation of skilled players and qualified teams around the world. The visitor also expressed his admiration for the atmosphere in the Boulevard Riyadh City, through various entertainment activities and events that fit everyone’s taste.
Mohammed bin Mubarak, a visitor from Bahrain, explained that he came with his brothers and other relatives to attend the Esports World Cup. He hailed the great efforts of the Kingdom in receiving the participants and the professional and wonderful organization of the tournament, noting that Riyadh has become a global destination for tourism, entertainment, and sports.
Aside from the usual spots in Boulevard Riyadh City, tourists also explored historical and tourist sites in Riyadh.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige just announced that the next two Avengers films will be directed by none other than the Russo Brothers. The announcement was made at Hall H of the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).
Together with the announcement of the Russo Brothers, Marvel also unveil the titles of the two Avengers films that the Russo Brothers will be directing: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Both films will be released one year apart, on May 2026 and May 2027, respectively.
Just announced in Hall H:
The Russo Brothers return to direct Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Only in theaters May 2026. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/oqnSwWKnYn
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 28, 2024
Just announced in Hall H:
The Russo Brothers return to direct Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Secret Wars. Only in theaters May 2027. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/egTQwYaUTd
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 28, 2024
Anthony and Joseph Russo, collectively known as the Russo brothers, are credited with four Marvel films: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. All four Marvel films earned a total of $6.72 billion globally, so it’s not surprising that Marvel is bringing back the Russo Brothers to lead the team for their next two Avengers films.
As always iFixit just published their latest teardown video (below) of the just announced Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 6 and ZFold 6. As commented that most of the changes on the new Samsung Foldables are just for aesthetic purpose only and the biggest changes are “under-the-hood,” like the larger battery, faster processor and a better screen.
The whole video is less than 5 mins and if you are in the mobile repair business, this is one video that do not want to miss.
Samsung’s Galaxy ZFlip6 and ZFold6 devices are on the iFixit teardown table today and if they look familiar, well… that’s because not much has changed on the outside. The Flip has a slightly more matte finish and the fold has some brighter screens and a pretty epic camera bump.
But as the majority of upgrades lurk below the surface let’s break out the pro tech and start digging into Samsung’s latest folding devices.
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Main Screen | 6.7-inch FHD+ | ||
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||
| 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||||
| Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080, 22:9) | ||||
| Cover Screen | 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display | |||
| 720 x 748 | ||||
| 306 PPI | ||||
| Dimension & Weight | Folded | 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm | ||
| Unfolded | 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm | |||
| Weight | 187g | |||
| Camera | Front Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera | ||
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||||
| Rear Dual Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera | |||
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚ | ||||
| 50MP Wide-angle Camera | ||||
| Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||||
| AP | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | |||
| Memory & Storage | 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage | |||
| 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage | ||||
| Battery | 4,000mAh (typical) dual battery | |||
| Charging | Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable | |||
| Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | ||||
| Wireless PowerShare | ||||
| Water Resistance | IP48 | |||
| OS | Android 14 | |||
| One UI 6.1.1 | ||||
| Network & Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® v5.3 | |||
| Sensors | Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor | |||
| Security | Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault | |||
| SIM Card | One Nano SIM and Multi eSIM | |||
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint | |||
| Crafted Black, White, Peach | ||||
| Galaxy Z Fold6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Display | Main Screen | 7.6-inch QXGA+* |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Infinity Flex Display (2160 x 1856, 20.9:18), 374ppi | ||
| 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||
| Cover Screen | 6.3-inch HD+ | |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | ||
| (2376 x 968, 22.1:9), 410ppi | ||
| 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||
| Dimension & Weight | Folded | 68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1mm |
| Unfolded | 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6mm | |
| Weight | 239g | |
| Camera | Cover Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera |
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||
| Under Display Camera | 4MP Under Display Camera | |
| F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||
| Rear Triple Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera | |
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚ | ||
| 50MP Wide-angle Camera | ||
| Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||
| 10MP Telephoto Camera | ||
| PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom | ||
| AP | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | |
| Memory & Storage | 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage | |
| 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage | ||
| 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage | ||
| Battery | 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery | |
| Charging | Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30 min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable*** | |
| Fast Wireless Charging 2.0**** | ||
| Wireless PowerShare***** | ||
| Network & Connectivity | 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6E***, Bluetooth® v5.3 | |
| Sensors | Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor | |
| Security | Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault | |
| SIM Card | Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM** | |
| Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM** | ||
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy* | |
| Crafted Black, White** | ||
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is now available in Saudi Arabia, just 10 days after the company officially announced the device.
CMF Phone 1 is out today.
Wonderful by design. With segment-leading performance, an incredible camera system, a wonderfully bright display, and a unique customisable design, it’s the ultimate daily smartphone. pic.twitter.com/vElP9bAvCA
— CMF by Nothing (@cmfbynothing) July 12, 2024
Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is a mid-range smartphone powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) and Mali-G615 GPU. The 6.67” Super AMOLED display boasts a 1080 x 2400 resolution at 395ppi and has a peak brightness of 2000 nits. It also includes an under-display optical fingerprint scanner.
The CMF Phone 1 features a dual-rear camera setup: a 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) lens and a 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) lens. It can capture up to 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080p recording at 30 or 60 FPS. The front-facing camera is a 16 MP, f/2.0 (wide) lens that can record 1080p video at 30fps.
The CMF Phone 1 packs a 5000 mAh non-removable battery with 33W fast charging and supports 5W reverse wired charging. It runs Nothing OS 2.6 (powered by Android 14) and comes with 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates. You can find the full specs of Nothing CMF Phone 1 .
The phone measures 164 mm x 77 mm x 8 mm (HxWxD) and weighs 197 g. You can choose from light green, black, or orange colors.
The CMF Phone 1 is available at Jarir and Extra. It comes in two variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for SAR 799.00 and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for SAR 1,099.00.
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US President Joe Biden has announced that he will be dropping out of the coming US Election this November and said that he will “focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” President Biden then endorses his VP Kamala Harris for President.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
US President Joe Biden also posted on his social media account the official announcement after Democrats and supporters are calling for Biden to withdrawal his reelection campaign.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Here’s the full text of President Joe Biden announcement;
My Fellow Americans,
Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation.
Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.
I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We’ve protected and preserved our Democracy. And we’ve revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.
It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.
I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.
For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me.
I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can’t do – when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.
It’s unclear what the main reason is for US President Joe Biden withdraw his candidacy for reelection, but if elected, Kamala Harris could be the first Female US President by the end of the 2024.
I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. If you’re with me, add a donation right now.https://t.co/xpPDkCRhoZ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 21, 2024
Source: CNN
In a game that will go down as a major upset alert, Team USA escaped with a narrow victory over a determined South Sudan team by a final score of 101 – 100. The win, secured on a buzzer-beating layup by LeBron James, exposed some vulnerabilities for the American squad and served as a wake-up call heading into the upcoming Olympic tournament.
South Sudan came out firing on all cylinders, surprising Team USA with their aggressive defense and hot shooting from beyond the arc. The young African nation connected on 14 of their 33 three-point attempts, keeping pace with a Team USA offense that struggled to find rhythm early on.
Despite boasting a star-studded roster, Team USA looked uncharacteristically sluggish throughout the contest. Their usually potent offense sputtered, connecting on only 7 of their 28 three-point attempts. LeBron James, however, remained a constant threat, finishing the game with a team-high 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Followed by Anthony Davis’ double-double, scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The King did his thing. 👑
🇺🇸 25 pts
🇺🇸 7 ast
🇺🇸 6 reb#USABMNT x @KingJames pic.twitter.com/pZluIQ4s96— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 20, 2024
With the clock winding down and South Sudan leading by a point 100 – 99, the ball found its way into the hands of the veteran leader. James, showcasing his experience and clutch ability, drove to the basket and converted a contested layup just as the buzzer sounded, sending the American bench into a frenzy.
The win, will keep USA’s undefeated record in exhibition play but raises concerns about their overall performance. Coach Steve Kerr and the rest of the coaching staff will use this game as a teaching moment, emphasizing the importance of staying focus and keeping their defensive intensity as they gear up for the Olympic Group stage this 28th of July.
Team USA’s next and last exhibition game will be this Monday, 22nd of July, against the Germany, who is the current 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Champions. Serbia and South Sudan are grouped together with the United States and Puerto Rico in the 2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball Tournament Groupings.
Checkout some of the game highlights:
Rejected by Anthony Davis.
The stadium is shaking.🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/XaS278vHSx
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 20, 2024
Rejected by Anthony Davis.
The stadium is shaking.🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/XaS278vHSx
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 20, 2024
Trading triples.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/ySlDfhwShc
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 20, 2024
SLAM IT DOWN! 💥
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/uj816nbZHc
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 20, 2024
A win is a win.
🎙 @KingJames inside the 🇺🇸 #USABMNT huddle. pic.twitter.com/AtqGfQ1aqS
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 20, 2024
Full Game Highlights via @NBA;
Marvel just release the last trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, which will be in theater this 26th of July. Marvel was careful not to give up the premise of the film even though we can see Deadpool talking to Wolverine to help him save his world.
There are a number of cameo that confirms previous reports like the appearance of an older as Laura / X-23, who we first in Logon. Then there’s Toad, Aaron Stanford, reprising his role as Pyro in X2 (2003) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), we can also see Sabretooth from X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Then there’s clip of Lady Deadpool, though, we still do not know who is playing who, since there have been speculation that Taylor Swift is Lady Deadpool, then there’s the rumor that Ryan Reynolds’ wife Blake Lively will play Lady Deadppool, then there’s this Wiki article that says Taylor Swift will be playing Dazzler. I guess we just have to watch the movie to know for sure.
Deadpool & Wolverine is written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. The film will be in theaters this July 26th.
HONOR has officially launch the HONOR 200 Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to kick things up, Honor is offering preorder gifts for those who will preorder the smartphone from July 17th to July 24th.
The free gifts are HONOR Choice Watch Black worth SAR 249.00 and a 12-month Screen Protection Service (1 time) that’s valued at SAR 599.00. Aside from the free preorder gifts, you can also avail of big discounts if you will also buy HONOR Choice wearables like the Earbuds and Smartwatch.
Here are the official pricing for the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro;
Here are the full specs of HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro;
| HONOR 200 | HONOR 200 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2664×1200 resolution, 1.07 billion colors, Equal-Depth Quad-Curved Screen, Aluminosilicate glass | 6.78 inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2700×1224 resolution, 1.07 billion colors, Quad-Curved Floating Screen, Aluminosilicate glass |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-A715 2.63GHz | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-X4 3.0GHz with RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+ |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 735 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| OS | MagicOS 8.0 (Based on Android 14) | MagicOS 8.0 (Based on Android 14) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Wide Camera(f/1.95 aperture, OIS | 50MP Wide Camera (f/1.9 aperture, OIS) |
| 50MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) | 50MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) | |
| 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture) | 12MP Ultra Wide Camera(f/2.2 aperture) | |
| Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS | Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS | |
| Front Camera | 50MP Front Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support | 50MP Front Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support |
| 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock | 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A | 5200 mAh Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A with supports up to max 66W Wireless SuperCharge |
| Sensor | Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. | Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. |
| Cellular | 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and eSIM) | 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and eSIM) |
| Network and Connectivity | Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, | Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, PC Data Sync, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, OTG Support |
| Dimension | 161.5 mm x 74.6 mm x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) | 163.3 mm x 75.2 mm x 8.2 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | Approx. 187 g | Approx. 199 g |
| Color | Moonlight White,Emerald Green,Black | Ocean Cyan,Moonlight White,Black |
Samsung official announced the AI powered Galaxy Flip6 and Galaxy Fold6 and if you are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, these two new folding smartphones from Samsung are now available for preorder and below are the price;
Preorders will include 1 Year Samsung Care+, Clear Case with Ring and 15% off Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds
Preorders will include 1 Year Samsung Care+, Slim S-Pen Case and 15% off Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds
For specs and other details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
HONOR KSA will be launching the HONOR 200 smartphone Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made via their social media accounts as well as the official website of HONOR Saudi Arabia.
تعرف خبراء التقنية بالمملكة على هاتف #HONOR200Pro واختبروا قدراته في تصوير البورتريه والاستخدام اليومي لينقلو لكم انطباعهم الحقيقي حول تجربتهم لأفضل هاتف لتصوير البورتريه بالذكاء الاصطناعي.
ترقبوا حدث الاطلاق يوم 17 يوليو.
سجل وتعرف على ميزات الهاتف هنا: https://t.co/72XGPzvokD pic.twitter.com/O6rqhWybon
— HONOR KSA (@HonorKSA) July 14, 2024
HONOR 200 Series is composed of the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro, both have virtually identical specs like the display, RAM, storage and, rear and front camera system. The main difference between the two is that the HONOR 200 using the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the HONOR 200 Pro will be using Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
The HONOR 200 Pro is only available in 512GB storage model, while the HONOR 200 will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage config. Both the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro will have 12 GB RAM. You can checkout the full specs of the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro in the table below.
| HONOR 200 | HONOR 200 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2664×1200 resolution, 1.07 billion colors, Equal-Depth Quad-Curved Screen, Aluminosilicate glass | 6.78 inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2700×1224 resolution, 1.07 billion colors, Quad-Curved Floating Screen, Aluminosilicate glass |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-A715 2.63GHz | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-X4 3.0GHz with RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+ |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 735 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| OS | MagicOS 8.0 (Based on Android 14) | MagicOS 8.0 (Based on Android 14) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Wide Camera(f/1.95 aperture, OIS | 50MP Wide Camera (f/1.9 aperture, OIS) |
| 50MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) | 50MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) | |
| 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture) | 12MP Ultra Wide Camera(f/2.2 aperture) | |
| Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS | Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS | |
| Front Camera | 50MP Front Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support | 50MP Front Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support |
| 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock | 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A | 5200 mAh Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A with supports up to max 66W Wireless SuperCharge |
| Sensor | Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. | Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. |
| Cellular | 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and eSIM) | 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and eSIM) |
| Network and Connectivity | Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, | Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, PC Data Sync, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, OTG Support |
| Dimension | 161.5 mm x 74.6 mm x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) | 163.3 mm x 75.2 mm x 8.2 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | Approx. 187 g | Approx. 199 g |
| Color | Moonlight White,Emerald Green,Black | Ocean Cyan,Moonlight White,Black |
Together with the launch announcement, the company also said that customers can preorder on July 17th as well. The HONOR 200 Series will in retail store and can be purchase online on the 25th of July.
There will be 3 variants for the HONOR 200 Series;
HONOR 200
HONOR 200 Pro
Details about the pricing have not been announced, since the company is currently running a contest to guess the price and win HONOR 200 Series smartphone. I guess, we will know after 2 days on the pricing of the phones.
Elon Musk, the Billionaire businessman and investor known for his space company SpaceX and electric automotive company Tesla, Inc’, as well as a high profile purchase of Twitter, now known as X, have openly said that he endorses Trump for President. He made the announcement in a tweet following a failed assassination attempt while campaigning in Pennsylvania.
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
In a follow-up tweet, Musk said, “Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.”
Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
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It’s also worth noting, that Elon Musk donated an undisclosed amount of money to the pro-Trump America PAC. Even though President Joe Biden is favored to win the coming US Presidential Election, Trump’s failed assassination will be an interesting twist and could be crucial to his bid to return to the oval office.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Saudi Arabia’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games.
The Esports Games will be held regularly, but details like specific timing, game titles, qualification process, and venue selection are still under discussion by the IOC Session.
Saudi Arabia is currenting hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh Boulevard City. The Esports World Cup will be 8 week event the started last July 10th.
IOC President Thomas Bach announces that the Executive Board has proposed the creation of 'Olympic Esports Games' to the 142nd IOC Session.
The IOC Members will vote on this proposal at the Session during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. pic.twitter.com/lIBUCxm2kK
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) June 14, 2024
You can read the full text of IOC press announcement here.
Together with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Samsung also announced a number of complementary accessories to enhanced your mobile experience like Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series is composed of the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, both will retail for $179.99 and $249.99, respectively. Galaxy Buds3 series is available in two colors, Silver and White. For those who will preorder any of the Galaxy Buds3 Series by July 23 will receive a protective Clip Case, which is worth $30.00.
This what Samsung has to say about the Galaxy Buds3 Pro;
To deliver a premium audio experience, Galaxy Buds3 Pro is equipped with advanced hardware, including enhanced 2-way speakers36 with planar tweeter for sophisticated, precise high range sound production, and Dual Amplifiers for a crystal-clear sound experience on the go. And now, thanks to Ultra High Quality37Audio that supports a doubled sampling rate with SSC codec, you can listen to any high-resolution audio source as it was intended and enjoy every sound in superb detail. This level of sound quality extends to phone calls, too. With a pre-trained model based on machine learning, the Buds3 series is now able to restore the original voice of the speaker in various noise environments while also providing a rich and natural call — similar to the high-quality calls of smartphones — with the Super-Wideband38 Call feature.
The Galaxy Buds3 series offers 2 purpose-built design options. Buds3 Pro is a Canal Type for for immersive sound, while Buds3 is an Open Type for people who prefer to use the device in a variety of situations for a long time. Details: https://t.co/wDbkHmaUzy #SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/ldm0wlmQMQ
— Samsung US Newsroom (@SamsungNewsUS) July 10, 2024
Here are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series;
| Galaxy Buds3 | Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Silver, White | Silver, White |
| Dimensions | Earbud: 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9 mm | Earbud: 18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2 mm |
| Charging Case: 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4 mm | Charging Case: 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4 mm | |
| Weight | Earbud: 4.7g | Earbud: 5.4g |
| Charging Case: 46.5g | Charging Case: 46.5g | |
| Speaker | 1-Way: 11mm Dynamic Driver | Enhanced 2-Way: 10.5mm Dynamic + 6.1mm Planar |
| Microphone | 3 Mics + VPU | 3 Mics + VPU |
| Sound Quality | UHQ* | UHQ* |
| 24bit Hi-Fi** | 24bit Hi-Fi** | |
| 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel*** | 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel*** | |
| ANC & Ambient Sound | ANC | ANC |
| Ambient sound | ||
| Voice Detect* | ||
| Battery Capacity | Earbuds: 48mAh (typical) | Earbuds: 53mAh (typical) |
| Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)* | Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)* | |
| Music Time | Up to 5 hours / Total up to 24 hours (ANC on) | Up to 6 hours / Total up to 26 hours (ANC on) |
| Up to 6 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)* | Up to 7 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)* | |
| Talk Time | Up to 3.5 hours / Total up to 18h (ANC on) | Up to 4.5 hours / Total up to 20h |
| Up to 4 hours / Total up to 20h | (ANC on) | |
| (ANC off) | Up to 5 hours / Total up to 22h | |
| (ANC off) | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® 5.4, Auto Switch | Bluetooth® 5.4, Auto Switch |
| Codec: SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary) | Codec: SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary) | |
| AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC | |
| Sensor | Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Hall sensor | Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Hall sensor |
| Compatibility | Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory | Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory |
| Water Resistance | IP57* | IP57* |
| *earbuds only | *earbuds only |
Introducing the all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. Two foldable phones, infinite possibilities. Galaxy AI is here. Learn more: http://smsng.co/ZFold6_Intro_yt | http://smsng.co/ZFlip6_Intro_yt
00:00 Intro
00:04 Design
00:28 Circle to Search
00:59 Processor
01:50 FlexCam
02:42 FlexWindow
03:24 Note Assist
03:55 Durability
Click the link to find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6
