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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Announced

August 14, 2024

Together with the Pixel 9 series, Google also announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the company’s newest foldable phone. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a 6.3-inch that fold out to a 8-inch tablet. Its hinge is made out of an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The device is certified IPX8 rating for water resistance of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes of submersion.

It’s specs and features is similar to that of the Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be powered by Google Tensor G4 with its Titan M2 security coprocessor. It also be running Android 14 with a promised 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates. The Google AI features are also coming to Pixel 9 Pro Fold, this includes the Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, Circle to Search, Summarize and Gemini, plus some world-class photography features including Magic Editor, Best Take, Video Boost, Add Me and Pro Controls.

The rear and front camera supports 4K video recording at up to 60 FPS, 20x digitla zoom, it will also feature night sight video, 10-bit HDR video, cinematic pan and more. On the entertainment side, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will feature multiview on YouTube TV, where you can watch up to four preselected video at once on its large 8-inches screen and its stereo speakers.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Display (External Cover): 6.3-inch Actua display, 1080 x 2424 OLED at 422 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass
  • Display (Internal Cover): 8-inch (204 mm) Super Actua Flex display1 (LTPO), 2076 x 2152 OLED at 373 PPI, up to 120 Hz refresh rate, Ultra Thin Glass, HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Hinge: Multi-alloy steel with an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy cover
  • Finish and protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 and Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Storage: 125GB/ 256GB
  • OS and software updates: Android 14 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates
  • Rear Camera:
    • 48 MP Quad PD wide camera, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2″” image sensor size
    • 10.5 MP Dual PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 127° field of view, 1/3.4″ image sensor size
    • 10.8 MP Dual PD telephoto camera, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ image sensor size, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 20×10, Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto focus) sensor, Spectral and flicker sensor, Optical + electronic image stabilization on wide and telephoto
  • Front Camera: 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° ultrawide field of view
  • Inner Camera: 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° ultrawide field of view
  • Materials & DurabilityScratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with satin metal frame, IPX8 water resistance, Fingerprint-resistant coating, Aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy
  • Authentication and security: Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, password
  • Safety: Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency
  • Location Service: Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System
  • Sensors: Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer and Hall effect
  • Buttons and Ports: USB Type-C 3.2, Power button, Volume controls
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Connectivity and Location: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11/be) with 2.4G+5GHz + 6GHz, 2×2 + 2×2, MIMO, Bluetooth® v5.3 with dual antennas for enhanced quality and connection, Ultra-Wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation, NFC, Google Cast, Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
  • Cellular: 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz Model GGH2X26, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA Band, LTE, eSIM
  • Battery: 4650 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging. Wireless charging (Qi-certified)
  • Dimension (H x W x D):
    • 6.1 in x 3 in x 0.4 in (folded)
    • 6.1 in x 5.9 in x 0.2 in (unfolded)
  • Weight: : 9.1 oz
  • Colors: Porcelain, Obsidian

Price for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 for its 256GB model and $1,919 for the 512GB variant. It’s available for pre-order today and will be US retail stores on September 4th.

Google officially announce the Pixel 9 Smartphone Series

August 14, 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.

Google Pixel 9

  • Display: 6.3-inch Actua display, 1080 x 2424 OLED at 422 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Finish and protection: “Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • Storage: 125GB/ 256GB
  • OS : Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view13
  • Front Camera: 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 95° ultrawide field of view
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Battery: 4700 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 6 inch x 2.8 inches x 0.3 inch
  • Colors: Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Display: 6.3-inch Super Actua display (LTPO), 1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (1-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Finish and protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB/ 256GB/ 512GB/ 1TB
  • OS : Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom
  • Front Camera: 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Battery: 4700 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 6 inch x 2.8 inches x 0.3 inch
  • Colors: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Display: 6.8-inch Super Actua display (LTPO), 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED at 486 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (1-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Finish and protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB/ 256GB/ 512GB/ 1TB
  • OS : Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom
  • Front Camera: 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Battery: 5060 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 6.4 inch x 3 inches x 0.3 inch
  • Colors: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

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.

Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Groupings and Schedule Announced

August 14, 2024

If you’re wonder, what the heck is the “Emirates NBA Cup 2024”? The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 was previously named the NBA In-Season Tournament, which debut last year and LA Lakers are the inaugural champions of the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Before we can talk about the, let’s talk about the groupings first and below are the groupings for the Emirates NBA Cup 2024.

Western Conference

Group A

  • (1) Minnesota
  • (2) LA Clippers
  • (3) Sacramento
  • (4) Houston
  • (5) Portland

Group B

  • (1) Oklahoma City
  • (2) Phoenix
  • (3) L.A. Lakers
  • (4) Utah
  • (5) San Antonio

Group C

  • (1) Denver
  • (2) Dallas
  • (3) New Orleans
  • (4) Golden State
  • (5) Memphis

Eastern Conference

Group A

  • (1) New York
  • (2) Orlando
  • (3) Philadelphia
  • (4) Brooklyn
  • (5) Charlotte

Group B

  • (1) Milwaukee
  • (2) Indiana
  • (3) Miami
  • (4) Toronto
  • (5) Detroit

Group C

  • (1) Boston
  • (2) Cleveland
  • (3) Chicago
  • (4) Atlanta
  • (5) Washington

Now that we have the groupings out of the way, the schedule for the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 will every Tuesday and Fridays starting this November 12th until December 3rd. The quarter finals will be on the December 11th and 12th, while the Semis will be on December 14th . The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Finals will be on the 17th of December. Both Semis and the Finals will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. As for the full schedule and who will be playing against who, you can checkout the full schedule published by the NBA.

If you are still clueless as how Emirates NBA Cup 2024 works, then here’s a 2 minute video;

As for the name Emirates NBA Cup 2024, NBA and Emirates, yes the Emirates Airlines based in Dubai, has signed a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA.

Opera Browser now on iOS

August 13, 2024

Opera has unveil the iOS version of their browser – the Opera One. The company said that the Opera One browser will have the same features as its desktop browser like the redesigned interface optimized for one-handed use with a bottom search bar that can be activated by swiping down.

Opera One includes a revamped search experience with QuickType suggestions, a new “Carousel” for news, scores, and product information, AI image generation capabilities, and various general improvements. The AI features will be powered by the company’s Aria AI, a free, unlimited built-in browser AI that features image generation, text to speech, image recognition and more. The new iOS browser will also feature free VPN, Ad blocker, and Flow file sharing.

You can download the new Opera One here and it will be compatible with iOS devices running iOS 14.0 or later, iPadOS 14.0 or later and visionOS 1.0.

A Closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition

August 13, 2024

Samsung have been giving Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition to athletes at the Paris Olympics, while its unclear if the S. Korean company will sell these phones, Samsung it more than generous to provide additional details of the said phones.

Packaging

The black box of the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition features a gold line that represent the track lines of the Track and Field. The Olympic rings, Paralympic symbols, and Samsung logo can be seen at the bottom of the box highlighting Samsung’s partnership with the Olympic Committee.

Olympic Gold

Samsung’s welcome message dedicated to Athletes will appear when Olympians turn on the device.

A personalize Flipsuit Case is also included with the device, it includes a NFC-equipped Flipsuit Card that can be attached to the case and display an automatically synchronized animation of the card’s image on the cover screen.

NFC-equipped Flipsuit Card
Animated Cover Screen and Main Display in the colors of the Olympic flag. The theme on the cover screen (FlexWindow) depicts a running track from an athlete’s perspective to celebrate the significance of competing in the Olympics.

Specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6;

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

US Women’s Basketball Team Narrowly Escapes France for Women’s Basketball Gold at 2024 Paris Olympics (67 – 66)

August 12, 2024

It was a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics medal game, but the US Women’s Basketball team took care of business and claimed the gold medal in the Women’s 5×5 Basketball Tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Unlike their male counterparts, the US women needed a bit of luck to secure the gold, as Gabby Williams’ buzzer-beating shot was just inches inside the three-point line, potentially sending the game to overtime.

A’ja Wilson led the team with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Wilson also took have the MVP awards for the tournament. Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum contributed 12 points apiece, both going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.

After clawing back from a 10-point deficit early in the third quarter, France kept the game close. However, Kelsey Plum’s offense and the team’s defense in the fourth quarter created a 3-point lead, ultimately securing the gold medal.

Gabby Williams led France with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Valeriane Ayayi and Marine Johannes added 9 points each, but no other French player scored more than 8 points. Fast break points (6-15), points in the paint (20-30), and bench points (20-29) were significant factors in France’s defeat.

Game stats;

Advance Stats from FIBA

Box Score from ESPN

Just like with the men’s basketball team, the United States and France could become regular rivals in Olympic women’s basketball medal games.

The First Slam Dunk coming to Netflix this August 25th

August 12, 2024

Netflix just announced that the anime film – The First Slam Dunk, will be available for streaming in 75 countries from August 25. The film have been streaming exclusively in Japan since June 10th. The addition of “The First Slam Dunk” movie is an ongoing effort by the streaming giant to expand its anime library.

The First Slam Dunk is an Japanese animated sports film written and directed by Takehiko Inoue, produced by Toei Animation and DandeLion Animation Studio. It is based on the legendary manga by Takehiko Inoue about a high school basketball team, serialized in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from October 1990 to June 1996.

The First Slam Dunk is the “origin story” of Ryota Miyagi, the point guard of Shohoku High School’s basketball team, and on how his older brother Sota, inspired his love for basketball. In 2023, the film won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year and grossed $279 million worldwide, becoming the fifth highest-grossing anime film of all time.

Here’s the official trailer below;

Shawn Levy posts behind the scene photo of Deadpool Corps

August 11, 2024

If you still want more Deadpool and Wolverine content, director Shawn Levy just posted a behind-the-scenes photo of the Deadpool Corps. For those who watched the film, the Deadpool Corps is battling Deadpool and Wolverine Prime under Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.”

The Deadpool Corps is composed (but not limited to) of Deadpool variants from alternate timelines: Lady Deadpool (Blake Lively), Cowboypool (Matthew McConaughey), Kidpool (Inez Reynolds), Babypool (Olin Reynolds), Dogpool, and Nicepool (also played by Ryan Reynolds).

Deadpool and Wolverine set the record for an R-rated film and is on its way to reaching $1 billion at the box office. The film is directed by Shawn Levy, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackson, for the titular role alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen and more.

Deadpool & Wolverine is still playing in theaters.

Steph Curry powers Team USA for a Gold Medal Finish Against France (98 – 87)

August 11, 2024

The USA Men’s Basketball team, led by Steph Curry, has won the Olympic gold medal at the 5×5 Basketball tournament. Curry scored a team-high 24 points, making 8-of-12 shots from the three-point line, and added 5 assists. Teammates Booker and Durant each scored 15 points apiece, while LeBron James contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. James was also awarded the tournament’s MVP.

It was a dramatic finish for the Americans, as France mounted a comeback by scoring 7 straight points, cutting the United States’ 14-point lead to a single possession game, thanks to a Wembanyama tip-in. But then Steph Curry showcased his greatness with a dagger three-pointer, defended by two French players. He then celebrated with his trademark “Night night” gesture while returning on defense.

Victor Wembanyama led the French team with 26 points but lacked his usual defensive presence compared to the semi-finals against Germany. Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points for France, while no other player scored more than 9 points. Considering the number of young French players entering the NBA, future Olympic medal games could become regular showdowns between the USA, France, and Serbia.

It’s official realme 12 4G price starts at ₱13,999

August 11, 2024

RealMe Philippines has officially launched the realme 12 4G and the starting price will be ₱13,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage model, at a realme Official Store or partner stores.

In a nutshell, realme 12 4G is a mid-range smartphone equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The device offers 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. In terms of camera features, the realme 12 4G has a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor.

For selfies, it has a 16MP front camera. Powered by a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, the device runs on realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. The realme 12 4G comes in two color options: Skyline Blue and Pioneer Green.

Specs

  • Display: 6.67-inches E4 AMOLED (FHD+), 2400×1080 resolution, 92.65% Screen-To-Body Ratio and 120Hz Refresh Rate
  • CPU: Qualcom Snapdragon 685, Octa-Core; 2x ARM Cortex-A73 Cores at up to 2.8GHz; 6x ARM Cortex-A53 Cores at up to 1.9GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 8GB (Up to 8GB Dynamic RAM Expansion)
  • Storage: 26 GB (expandable via up to 1TB via microSD)
  • OS: realme UI 5.0, Android 14
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W SUPERVOOC Charging Adapter (80W SUPERVOOC Adapter Included in the Box)
  • Rear camera: 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Portrait Camera, f/1.88, 4096×3072 (Standard); 8192×6144 (High Resolution Mode)2MP Mono Camera, f/2.4, 88.8° field of view (FoV)
  • Front: 16MP Selfie Camera, f/2.45,4640×3844 resolution
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE, GSM, WCDMA
  • Wireless: Wifi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS
  • Sensors: Flicker, Magnetic Induction, Dual Light, Proximity, Gyrometer, Acceleration and In-Display Fingerprint scanner
  • Audio: Hi-Res Dual Stereo Speakers, Dual Microphones (Noise Cancellation)
  • Ports: 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 nano SIM Cards OR 1 nano SIM Card + 1 microSD Card (Hybrid SIM Tray), USB Type-C Port
  • Dimension: 162.95mm x 74.75mm x 7.92mm (LxWxD)
  • Weight: 187 grams
  • Colors: Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue

Here’s the unboxing video the the company has published on their Youtube channel;

Steph Curry lead Team USA in a come-from-behind win over Serbia, advances to the Finals of the Men’s Olympic Basketball (95-91)

August 9, 2024

A Steph Curry exploding for 36 points, Lebron James triple-double and a 19-point game from Joel Embiid proved too much for Serbia to overcome, despite leading the game for the first three quarters (76-63). At one point, Serbia was ahead by as much as 17 points and seemed to be hitting every shot, especially from the 3-point line.

Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Serbian national team with 20 points, while Nikola Jokic added 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists. Aleksa Avramovic scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. However, as a team, they shot 38.5% from the 3-point line, especially in the final period when their shots started to miss.

As much offensive firepower as Team USA possessed, it was their defense that secured the win. Trailing by 13 points entering the fourth quarter, Team USA clamped down on Serbia, allowing just 15 points in the quarter after surrendering an average of 25.33 points in the first three quarters. Embiid and James made several stops that led to 9 fast-break points, and it was the bench players who helped turn the game around for the Americans.

Steph Curry led the team with 36 points and 8 rebounds, falling just one point short of tying Carmelo Anthony’s 37-point record at the 2012 London Olympics. LeBron James contributed 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, his second triple-double in the Olympics. The “crowd-favorite,” Joel Embiid, scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

Team USA will face Team France in the gold medal game this Saturday, August 10th, while Serbia will play Germany for the bronze medal.

realme C61 now in the Philippines

August 8, 2024

Realme Philippines has officially announce the C61 smartphone, a new member of realme C-series.

realme C61 is a 6.74″ HD+ LCD display (720×1600) with a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio and a refresh rate of 90Hz and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by Unisoc T612 Processor and ARM Mali GPU. It will have up to 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage that is expandable up to 2TB via microSD card slot. It will have 5000mAh battery with 15W quick charging adapter.

It has a dual rear camera with a 50MP AI Camera and a 0.08 MP, f/3.0 auxiliary lens. As for the front camera, it will have a 5MP selfie camera that supports CIF@ 30fps.

For coverage, the realme C61 will support 4G dual standby and support for Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Not supporting 5G connectivity could be a deal breaker for some but it could also be the reason why the phone has a low price tag.

The realme C61 will be running realme UI (Android 14) out of the box. The C61 will be available in Sparkle Gold and Dark Green colors and the starting price will be ₱6,299.00 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model.

realme C61 Dark Green

realme C61 full specs;

  • Display: 6.74″ HD+ LCD, 720×1600 resolution, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio and 90Hz refresh rate
  • Memory: 6GB (Up to 12GB Dynamic RAM Expansion) ; 8GB (Up to 18GB Dynamic RAM Expansion)
  • Storage: 128GB; 256GB (Up to 2TB expandable via microSD)
  • Processor: Unisoc T612 chipset, Octa-Core; 2x ARM Cortex-A75 Cores at up to 1.8GHz; 6x ARM Cortex-A55 Cores at up to 1.8GHz
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G57
  • OS: realme UI, Android 14
  • Battery: 5000mAh Battery with 15W Quick Charging Adapter (USB Type-C)
  • Dual-rear Camera: 50MP AI Camera, f/1.8, 80° FoV and 0.08 MP, f/3.0 ,(auxiliary lens)
  • Selfie Camera: 5MP camera with 2592×1944 resolution, f/2.2 apperture and 77° PoV
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE, WCDMA Bands 1/2/4/5/8 and GSM 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz
  • Wireless: Wifi802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth 5.0, SBC, AAC, LDAC
  • Navigation: AGPS/GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
  • Audio: single downward-firing speaker and single microphone
  • Ports: 3.5mm Headphone Jack, USB Type-C Port
  • Sensor: Magnetic Induction, Light, Proximity, Gyrometer and Acceleration
  • Dimension: 167.26mm x 76.67mm x 7.84mm (LxWxD)
  • Weight: 188 grams
  • Colors: Sparkle Gold and Dark Green

There will be a free TechLife Power Bank S101 (10,000mAh) and 2 years of realme Care support if you order on or before Aug 18th from realme tiktok shop you can also go to Shopee to buy the phone.

HONOR Pad X8a now available for Preorder in Saudi Arabia

August 8, 2024

Honor Arabia latest tablet is now available for preorder in Saudi Arabia. The HONOR Pad X8a is available for preorder for SAR 599.00. The tablet is discounted from its original price of SAR 749. Plus if you preorder before Aug 14th, you will get a free HONOR Pad X8a Cover and a 12 Months Screen Protection Service-Pad X8a, both are worth SAR228.

You can preorder the HONOR Pad X8a directly from HONOR KSA website.

HONOR Pad X8a

Here’s the specs of the HONOR Pad X8a;

  • Display: 11 inches TFT LCD (IPS) display, 1920 x 1200 resolution 16.7 million colors
  • CPU: Snapdragon 680 4G Mobile Platform, Octa-core 4*Cortex-A73@2.4GHz + 4*Cortex-A53@1.9GHz
  • Storage: 64GB/128 GB
  • OS: MagicOS 8.0 (Android 14)
  • Rear camera: 5MP camera (Fno2.2 AF)
  • Front camera: 5MP camera (Fno2.2 FF)
  • Connectivity: Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz), BT5.1 Supported BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, OTG and USB Supported
  • Sensors: Accelerate, Ambient Light and Gravity sensor
  • Audio: 1xmicrophone, 4xspeaker, (HONOR Histen)
  • Dimension: 256.97mm x 168.46mm x 7.25mm (WxHxT)
  • Battery: 8300 mAh lithium ion battery
  • Weight: Approx. 495g (with battery)
  • Colors: Space Gray

Google TV Streamer Announced

August 8, 2024

Together with the discontinuation of the Chromecast, Google announced the new Google TV Streamer as the Chromecast’s replacement and a smart home hub for your Google Home and Matter devices.

Google did not provide much information on the device’s specifications, but we know it supports “up to 4K HDR @60 fps” videos with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It will have Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz/ 5GHz) connectivity with Bluetooth® 5.1. It will have 4GB of RAM but only 32GB of storage, which is surprising considering it’s a streaming device.

Google TV Streamer Ports
The device will have a USB-C port for power/data, HDMI 2.1 (Type A), and ethernet for a more stable and reliable connection. Unlike the Chromecast, the new Google TV Streamer will be powered by the Android TV OS.

As a smart home hub, Google TV Streamer supports Matter and has a built-in Thread border router, enabling quick and secure connections for smart home devices like locks and motion sensors. Google TV Streamer is available in two neutral colors: Porcelain and Hazel (exclusively available on the U.S. Google Store). Its low-profile design allows it to fit neatly between your TV and media console, while still providing access to the handy ethernet port.

Beyond hardware, the new Google TV Streamer is AI-powered to personalize and curate content across all your subscriptions in one place. The device can also access your Google Photos to create unique screensaver art using generative AI.

Google TV Streamer is available for pre-order today, August 6, and will be available on September 24 for $99.99 from the Google Store and other third-party retailers.

Google to discontinue Chromecast after 11 years

August 8, 2024

Google, in a blogpost, announced that the company will be ending the production of Chromecast after 11 years and more than 110 million devices sold. The company explained that when they first launched the Chromecast, most, if not all, TVs were not as smart or integrated as today’s models, and they had few to no apps. The connectivity of these TVs was also limited.

Despite discontinuing production, Google said that Chromecast will still be available while supplies last. The search giant will also continue to provide software and security updates for the newer Chromecast models.

I still own the 2nd-gen Google Chromecast, and it still works perfectly. It’s the best, easiest, and most affordable way to convert a “dumb” TV into a smart TV and connect it to a smartphone.

Current Model: Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

When we launched Chromecast, most TVs had few (if any) apps, streaming was unreliable and complicated and connecting your TV to your phone, tablet or laptop was clunky and hard. Chromecast was our answer to this problem, a simple and affordable way to cast your favorite online content right on your TV screen. It was as easy as plugging in the device and hitting play. Chromecast’s small dongle form factor made it easy to hide behind a TV, and the affordable price made it accessible to millions and the perfect gift for many.

Since then, technology has evolved dramatically. Streaming and smart TVs abound. We invested heavily in embedding Google Cast technology into millions of TV devices, including Android TV. Android TV has expanded to 220 million devices worldwide and we are continuing to bring Google Cast to other TV devices, like LG TVs. Thousands of apps support casting, making it easier than ever to watch your content from your phone and tablet on the big screen. So we are taking the next step in evolving how streaming TV devices can add even more capabilities to your smart TV, built on top of the same Chromecast technology.

Ford announces Mustang and Bronco branded eBikes

August 7, 2024

Ford is partnering with N Plus North America Corp to manufacture and develop the Mustang and Bronco branded eBikes. Both eBikes are basically the same, except for some branding and minor aesthetic differences. Both eBikes will be using the Ford branded suspension system called G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain).

Both eBikes will also have a 750W Motor that offer a top speed of 28 MPH and 85Nm of torque. The motor will also have 4 modes; Eco, Normal, Sport, and Track (Mustang)/Baja (Bronco). With the 48V, 15Ah battery both Mustang and Bronco eBikes are capable of reaching 60 miles of range on a full charge. Both will also have a Aluminum alloy 6061 integrated handlebar with full color display and front light (2000Lm output, 180Lux). The frames of both eBikes are also made from Aluminum alloy 6061.

Ford Bronco eBike

As for the difference between the two; you will immediately notice the motocross-style rear linkage and trailing arm of the Bronco and the moto-style saddle, while the Mustang eBike will feature the Mustang’s iconic LED Sequential Taillights, “carbonized gray” paintwork, red “start” button, and distinctive pony badges. Mustang eBikes will be using  2.25″ Pirelli Angel Urban GT tires, while the Bronco eBike be sporting a 27.5″x2.6″ Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M Hardwall Tires.

Ford Mustang eBike

Neither eBikes will not come cheap; the Mustang eBikes will have a pricetag of $4,000.00 (USD) and the Bronco eBikes will be on the expensive side of $4,500.00 (USD). It’s unclear if Ford will be sell these two eBikes outside the United States but considering the high price of both ebikes, I’m not entirely sure if people will go and buy these new ebikes as soon as they become available in their market.

This article was first published on electrified.blog.

Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie as the USA’s All-Time Leading Scorer in the Olympics

August 7, 2024

Kevin Durant is now the all-time highest scorer in United States Olympic basketball history, passing Lisa Leslie’s record of 488 points. Durant’s total Olympic points is 494 points. KD lead Team USA in bagging the gold medal in 2012 London Games, 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and the 2020 Tokyo Games. He averages nearly 20.6 points in three Olympics.

This is what KD said regarding the record and emphasis that winning a gold medal in Paris is more important.

Lisa Leslie also gave Durant his flowers for passing her in the USA’s All-Time Leading Scorer list.

Kevin Durant is currently the 8th post for the scoring leading in Olympic basketball history and have a chance to the move to the top 5 of the All-Time Olympics Scorer. Assuming that Team USA will advance to the Gold Medal Game, KD just need to average 18 points for the next two games to over take Argentinian national team legend Manu Ginobili is fifth with 523 points.

The leading All-Time Olympics Scorer is Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt (1,093 points), he did it in 5 Olympic Games.

Semi-Finals Bracket for the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament

August 7, 2024

We are now down to 4 teams, this sets up the Semi-Finals Bracket for the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament.

Semi-Finals of the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament

  • USA versus Serbia
  • France versus Germany

How they got here?

Team USA are undefeated (4-0) and have been winning with an average 24.75 points margin. It be a rematch against Serbia, a team they played and defeated in the Group games. Serbia on the other hand, after getting the “L” from Team USA went undefeated including an overtime win against Australia in the quarter-finals. Serbia will try and avenge their loss as they try to win and eliminate Team USA in their coming rematch.

France with only one loss, advances to the semis after defeating/eliminating Canada – the second team that has the most NBA players in their roster. Spurs Rookie Victor Wembanyama was a defensive problem for the Canadians, grabbing 12 rebounds with 3 steals and this monster block on Dillon Brooks.

Germany, just like Team USA, are also undefeated, even after facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greeks in the knock-out games.

Every semi-finals games of the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament will be this Thursday, August 8th at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.

Team USA steamrolled Brazil to advance to the semifinals of the Men’s Basketball Paris Olympics (122 – 87)

August 7, 2024

Team USA advanced to the semifinals of the Men’s Basketball Paris Olympics after they defeated Brazil in the quarter finals.

The game which was decided by the end of first half after the Americans went on a 15-0 run finishing a dominant second quarter. In the second half, Team USA was never threatened as Brazil’s National Team could not cut the deficit to below 20 points.

Score by Quarter

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total
USA 33 30 31 28 122
BRA 21 15 35 16 87

It was a team effort for the Americans, with six players scoring in double digits. Led by Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker with 18 points, Team USA was followed by Anthony Edwards’ 17 points and 5 rebounds. Kevin Durant scored 11 points off the bench and passed Lisa Leslie (488) for most points all-time in USA Olympic history.

Game Stats via FIBA

Brazil led by Bruno Caboclo scored 30 points with 6 rebounds, Georginho De Paula added 15 points and 8 rebounds. No other Brazil players scored more than 9 points. Team USA will face Serbia in the semis this Thursday, August 7th.

Watch the first trailer of Terminator Zero, coming to Netflix this 29th of Aug

August 6, 2024

Watch the trailer of Terminator Zero, an 8-episode anime series from Netflix, set in the “Terminator universe.” The series follows Eiko, a resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Malcolm from launching an AI system that is designed to compete with Skynet’s war against humanity.

Trailer

2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity.

Caught between the future and this past is a soldier sent back in time to change the fate of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet’s impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he’s hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future, which forever alters the fate of his three children.

Series Poster

Terminator Zero Poster

Terminator Zero is produced by Skydance, Japan animation studio Production I.G., and creator Mattson Tomlin. Tomlin, also serve as the showrunner and writer for the series. Terminator Zero will feature the voices of Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ann Dowd. Terminator Zero will premiere on Netflix this August 29th.

Realme Philippines to launch the realme 12 4G this Aug 10th

August 6, 2024

RealMe Philippines is set to launch the realme 12 4G this 10th of Aug. The realme 12 4G will join the already-available realme 12 Series 5G in the country. The phone was first announced last June and Pakistan.

Spec-wise the realme 12 4G is a mid-range smartphone that’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 685 4G chipset and a Adreno 610 GPU. It features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate protected by a tempered high-strength glass. The display offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and a 2,000 nits (peak brightness). The realme 12 4G will have a 8GB RAM and will be available in 128GB and 256GB internal storage.

The realme 12 4G will have a dual rear-camera system that’s compose of a 50MP f/1.88 Sony LYT-600 OIS camera sensor and a 2MP mono camera with f/2.4. It will have a 16MP f/2.45 selfie camera that supports up to 1080P 30fps video recording.

The realme 12 4G will have a 5000mAh (typ) battery that supports 67W SUPERVOOC charge. It will be running realme UI 5.0 (Based on Android 14) right out of the box. The realme 12 4G will be in two colors; skyline blue and pioneer green.

Realme 12 4G in Pioneer Green.

No pricing have been announced and we’ll get more details this Aug 10th. You can checkout the full specs of the realme 12 4G here.

Smart offers Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 on the Signature Plan+ 1499

August 6, 2024

Just like Globe, Smart Telecom is also offering the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 via their postpaid plans. But compare to Globe, Smart is offering to not just for its postpaid subscribers but also for prepaid.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Z Flip6 will be available to Smart’s Signature Plans+, Signature Device Plans and for Prepaid users.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

The Signature Plans+ for the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold6 will start at Plan 999 that will have 3 options; option 1 is a one-time cashout of ₱89,560, option 2 will be 0% installment for ₱96,200 and option 3 will be a down payment of ₱46,100 and a monthly installment of ₱2,000. Both option 1 and 2 will be a 12-months lock-in contract, while Option 3 will be a 24-month lock-in plan.

As for the Signature Device Plans for the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold6, it will also start with the Plan 999 but it will only have one option of a ₱82,800 one-time cashout.

For those planning to get the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold6 Prepaid plan, there will be two options; a one-time cashout of ₱100,699 and a 0% monthly installment for ₱105,990.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB model. You can checkout the other Signature Plans+ and Signature Device Plans for the Z Fold6 by going to https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/GalaxyZSeries6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Just like with the Galaxy Z Fold6, the 256GB model of the Galaxy Z Flip6 will start with the Plan 999 that will also be available in 3 options;

  • Option 1 – One-time cashout of ₱58,200
  • Option 2 – O% Installment of ₱62,300
  • Option 3 – down payment of ₱30,000 and a monthly installment of ₱1,300

Both option 1 and 2 will be have 12-months lock-in contract, while Option 3 will be a 24-month lock-in plan.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (256GB model) under the Signature Device Plans will also be available in the Plan 999 and will have a one-time cashout of ₱53,000.

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Prepaid, there will be two options; the one-time cashout of ₱67,499 and the 0% monthly installment for ₱70,990.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is available in 256GB and 512GB model. There are other plans that you can available for the device by going to https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/GalaxyZSeries6.

Source: @LiveSmart

Globe now offers Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 on Postpaid Plans

August 5, 2024

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;

  • ₱1,692 per month for 256GB model
  • ₱1,983 per month for 512GB model

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.

  • ₱2,654 per month for the 256GB model
  • ₱2,946 per month for the 512GB model
  • ₱3,488 per month for the 1TB model

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.

  • ₱2,050 per month for the 256GB model
  • ₱2,342 per month for the 512GB model
  • ₱2,883 per month for the 1TB model

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.

Carlos Yulo Wins Second Gold Medal in the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Vault

August 5, 2024

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.”

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.

Here’s the Quarter-Finals Bracket for the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament

August 4, 2024

Now that the group stage is done, the Quarter-Finals for the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament are now set.

As the top seed, Team USA has drawn the most favorable matchup, playing against Brazil, which only has one NBA player on its roster.

The first game will be between Serbia and Australia, followed by USA versus Brazil. On the other side of the bracket, Germany will face Greece, and the host country, France, will take on Canada.

Aside from Team USA, Team Canada has the second-most NBA players with 10.

The Quarter-finals will be on August 6th at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.

Team USA Sweeps Group Games after a convincing victory over Puerto Rico (104 – 83)

August 4, 2024

Team USA advances to quarter finals of the men’s 5 x 5 basketball tournament after defeating Puerto Rico in their last group game. The win also earn the USA men’s basketball team the top seed giving them the best possible matchup in the Olympic knockout games.

Six Team USA players scored in double figures lead by Anthony Edwards’ 26 points, Joel Embiid added 15 points and Kevin Durant chipped in 11 points and 4 rebounds. The game was highlighted by Edwards’ windmill jam early in the 4th qtr.

No other Puerto Rico player scored more than 10 points aside from Pelican’s Jose Alvarado with 18 points, Ismael Romero with his 12 points and 10 rebounds. Then Aleem Ford with his 10 points and 5 rebounds.

Team USA will face Brazil in the Quarter finals this 6th of Aug at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.

Carlos Yulo bags Philippines’ First Gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics

August 4, 2024

Carlos Edriel Yulo etched his name in Philippine sports history by clinching the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Floor Exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Yulo defeated Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat (silver) with a score of 14.966 points and Jake Jarman of Great Britain (bronze) with 14.933 points. Yulo’s score was 15.000 points, a mere 0.067 points difference between the bronze and gold medal.

Yulo’s gold medal is the Philippines’ second Olympic gold medal since Hidilyn Diaz won the weightlifting gold in the previous Tokyo Olympics. The Filipino gymnast still has a chance to win another medal for the Philippines as he is set to compete in the Men’s Vault Finals.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Officially Announced

August 1, 2024

Nothing has officially announced the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, a larger and more powerful version of the Nothing Phone 2a.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features a flexible 6.7” AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 1084 x 2412 (@395 PPI) and 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G SoC and ARM Mali-G610 MC4 GPU. The phone will only have 12 GB + 256 GB configuration and will be available in two colors; black and grey.

The phone will be running the company’s Nothing OS 2.6, which is powered by Android 14. Nothing also said that their mobile OS will have 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches.

MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G

For its camera, the Phone (2a) Plus will sport a dual rear-camera system of 50 MP for the main and 50 MP Ultra-wide camera (F2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor and 114° FOV). As for the front shooter, it will also have a 50 MP camera with f2.2, a 1/2.76″ sensor and 81.2° FOV.

The Nothing Phone (2a) plus will have 2 high-definition mics and dual stereo speakers. It will be powered by a 5,000 mAh with 50W of wired fast charging. To checkout the full specs, you can head to Nothing.Tech.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Closeup

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus starts at $399/£399 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The company will launch the phone at their Nothing Store Soho on 3rd August. Nothing will provide further details regarding the market availability of the Phone(2a) Plus in September. The availability of the phone in Saudi Arabia is yet to be announced.

Source: GSM Arena