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Welcome to the era of mobile AI. Come see how Galaxy AI can empower you. Live on January 17, 2024.
00:00 Galaxy Unpacked
02:48 Opening Keynote: TM ROH
08:38 New way to get things done
21:50 Circle to Search with Google
35:08 New way to create
37:34 The Artful Awakening: The Wonder of Camera Innovation
49:29 New way to play
54:09 Design & Durability
59:50 Sustainability
64:20 New way to manage health
71:31 Closing
The biggest highlight of the event is Galaxy AI. Multitasking has never been easier thanks to Samsung’s collaboration and use of Google’s Gemini on the device.
Several keynote speakers introduced separate features for the phone. The first feature is a live translation option, allowing users of the Galaxy S24 series to instantly understand what their contacts are saying.
The Live Translate feature has long been available with Google Assistant, but it turns out that the Galaxy S24 series will be the first set of devices to take advantage of the feature without phone users having to switch between apps.
These are the supported languages for now:
There are better ways to encapsulate a response to a friend’s weekend getaway suggestion. Emojis, for example. The Photomoji feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 allows creation of stickers and emojis straight from their photos without the need for third-party apps.
If pictures aren’t your thing, the Galaxy S24 also makes it possible to rewrite your texts to a more appropriate tone. Say you want to communicate with a Gen Z male teen, the Galaxy S24 lets you choose from several text responses.
Recording meetings is a hassle since you have to identify different speakers. This hurdle is minimized by Transcript Assist’s ability to provide you with a transcript, all the while detecting who’s speaking at each turn.
A stylus is pretty to use with any Galaxy device, but it doesn’t exactly make your handwriting any better. That’s why Notes Assist is there to make your handwriting cleaner. Notes Assist also formats the content in whatever way you like. Formatting will become a thing of the past as AI does it for you.
There’s also a new way to search on the Galaxy S24 series. Circle to Search is Google’s first gesture operated search method, all without having to manually input it onto a search bar. You can simply draw on an existing image, text, or video, and results will be delivered on the same screen of the currently used app.
However, all this sounds intrusive. That’s why Samsung allows users to choose what information is being processed by AI online.
In their partnership with Instagram, Samsung Galaxy’s S24 series will be the first device to have HDR enabled by default. With regards to content creation and social media posts, it’s now easier to edit photos with the help of Generative AI. All edited pictures will have a watermark, though.
The camera is packed with more power, and a video demo by Mr. Beast shows the camera’s stunning clarity on a 10x optical zoom. Other features were also shown during the event.
If you’re still using Bluetooth to share files, you’re missing out on Samsung’s Quick Share function. The update is it’s compatibility with a multitude of devices so you only have to press one button to share to other phones. Or PC’s. or TV’s.
Gaming-wise, the Galaxy S24 series’ NPU can handle the heaviest. The addition of Ray Tracing make the experience more immersive, as told by guest and streamer Pokimane.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be available for pre-order starting January 17 until the end of the month. Check out the price list below.
Source: Samsung Newsroom
Tina Fey is back with a new spin on the popular teen comedy movie. This time, Cady Heron, the role formerly held previously by Lindsay Lohan, will be taking on “new” friends and enemies.
In this remake of a musical remake of the film, Angourie Rice (Every Day, Honor Society) will take on Lindsay’s mantle as she goes through the hellscape of high school, aptly represented by a trio of ladies called “The Plastics”.
Fey’s new take on the film is a combination of the Tony nominated Broadway musical and the first film. The comedian-actress who also worked as SNL’s senior writer aims to capture the popularity of the first movie. In a separate interview, she talks about how she approached Paramount and their initial disbelief to her pitch.
Fey further elaborates that the movie isn’t purely comical, and that there will be moments the audience can connect to the characters.
Tina Fey also makes an appearance in the movie. Mean Girls Revenge Party is streaming on Netflix.
Watch Tina Fey’s interview from TODAY below:
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards just concluded, with Succession and The Bear dominating the Emmys, each snagging six major wins. The Bear topped the charts with 10 awards overall, including Creative Arts Emmys. While Beef reigned in the Limited Series category with five awards, several other shows shined: Last Week Tonight, Abbott Elementary, Black Bird, Dahmer, The Daily Show, Elton John’s Farewell, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and The White Lotus.
Here are the complete list of winners in this years Emmy;
Did any of your favorite program won the Emmy? Tell us what you think about the winners and the awards show.
Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late. Directed by Johan Renck and based on the novel Spaceman of Bohemia, the film also stars Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, and Isabella Rossellini.
Spaceman is coming to Netflix on March 1.
After leaking and being announced last year, the Lego Polaroid is now available for PHP 5,999.00.
The Lego Polaroid is made up of 516 pieces and includes many of the design features that made the original OneStep Camera so popular among fans, captured in a unique display model with functional features. Also included alongside the camera is a buildable Polaroid Time-Zero Land Film pack and three LEGO Polaroid illustrated ‘photos’.
If you’re a photographer, whether a professional or hobbyist, the Lego Polaroid is a addition to your collection. It is currently available in all Bankee Bricks retail stores in the Philippines and online.
For those who missed the ceremony, here the inaugural class to Chicago Bulls’ Ring of Honor on Friday, January 12th. According to NBA, “The Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor will recognize and celebrate past players, coaches and front office members who made outstanding contributions and helped define the organization throughout its history.”
Forever Chicago legends.
Our inaugural Bulls Ring of Honor class. pic.twitter.com/kIoWMlCe5Y
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 13, 2024
The inaugural class of Ring of Honor are the following;
Artis Gilmore, Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Johnny “Red” Kerr, Dick Klein, Jerry Krause, Toni Kukoc, Bob Love, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Jerry Sloan, Chet Walker, Tex Winter, and the 1995-96 team, which went 72-10 and won the 1996 NBA Championship.
Icons of the game.
💍: https://t.co/NAZbV7M6ht pic.twitter.com/gEqgFtdt3B
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 12, 2024
They’re the players, coaches and staff from the 1995-96 team:
Players: Randy Brown, Jud Buechler Jason Caffey, James Edwards, Jack Haley, Ron Harper, Michael Jordan, Steve Kerr, Toni Kukoc, Luc Longley, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, John Salley, Dickey Simpkins, and Bill Wennington
Coaches: Jim Cleamons, Phil Jackson, John Paxson, Jimmy Rodgers, and Tex Winter
Staff: Ivica Dukan, Clarence Gaines, Jr., Erik Helland, Jerry Krause, John Ligmanowski, Chip Schaefer, Jim Stack, and Al Vermeil
Here’s the Chicago Bulls’ Inaugural Ring of Honor Ceremony 2024;
The Golden State Warriors got a much needed win to stop their two game losing streak. The Warriors were carried by the Splash brothers, scoring 57 of their 140 points. Both started slow; Steph Curry was scoreless in the 1st qtr and just 6 points in the entirety of the first half, while Klay Thompson scored just 5 points, he 2 of 8 from the field in the 1st half.
But in the 3rd qtr, Thompson made all of his 5 shot from beyond the arc, helping the Warriors build a 16 point lead early the 2nd held, he ended the game with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Steph Curry on the other hand took over in the 4th, scoring 13 points, 3 from the three-point line and made 9 assists with just one turn over. He finished the game with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.
Together with the Splash Bros; Saric, Wiggins, Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis played a big part in the game. Saric started the game and scored 12 points, 7 rebs, 6 assists and 2 steals; Wiggins added 17 points, 5 rebs and 8 assists; Kuminga and Jackson-Davis, added 24 points and 13 points, respectively. It was a total team effort for the Warriors.
Final 📊
Klay – 30p/6r/6a/1s/1b
Steph – 27p/5r/9a/1s
Jonathan – 24p/5r/1a/1s
Andrew – 17p/5r/8a/1s/1b
Trayce – 13p/7r/2a/1s/1b
Dario – 12p/7r/6a/2s
Kevon – 9p/5r/1a/1b
Brandin – 5p/3r/4a
Cory – 2p/1r/2a
Jerome – 1p pic.twitter.com/rza5VQtlB9— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 13, 2024
The Chicago Bulls was lead by Demar DeRozan who scored a team high of 39 points, 7 rebs and 5 assists, while Coby White and Zach Lavine added 25 points a piece.
During the halftime break, Chicago Bulls recognized 13 franchise luminaries as well as the 1995-96 championship team during the inaugural Bulls Ring of Honor class. The Bulls said that will add to the Ring of Honor every two years, with the next class being revealed in 2026.
Forever Chicago legends.
Our inaugural Bulls Ring of Honor class. pic.twitter.com/kIoWMlCe5Y
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 13, 2024
A great news for One Piece fans to start the year, Netflix just announced that they will add two One Piece arc in the streaming platform this January 2024. First is the addition of “One Piece: Marineford” arc then by 13th of January, the “One Piece: Egghead” Arc be available, at least in the Philippines.
One Piece: Marineford arc is one of the two story arc of the 14th season of One Piece, which mainly adapts the 56th to 59th volumes of the material from the One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda. The second arc is called the ”Post-War”, from the 59th to 61st volumes of the manga. 14th season of One Piece have 60 episodes.
Best news to end the first week of January: ONE PIECE: Egghead Arc is coming to Netflix on January 13 🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/QpAhmpygkG
— Netflix Philippines (@Netflix_PH) January 7, 2024
The “One Piece: Egghead” Arc on the other hand is the 21st and latest season of the One Piece anime television series, it adapts material from the “Egghead” arc, from the rest of the 105th volume onwards of the manga by Eiichiro Oda. The “One Piece: Egghead” Arc is also known as the Future Island Arc.
It’s confirmed, there will be Ahsoka Season 2. This was mentioned in their announcement of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” film.
The story continues.
Ahsoka Season 2 now in development with Dave Filoni. pic.twitter.com/cqgt1phU3P
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 10, 2024
Considering where Ahsoka season 1 concluded, we can assume that the cast of the 1st season will return to reprise their role; Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano), Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Sabine Wren), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Hera Syndulla), Ivanna Sakhno (Shin Hati), Eman Esfandi (Ezra Bridger), Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma) and Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn. We can also expect some cameo by Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader.
The 1st season of Ahsoka is available on Disney+.
Here’s something for fans of the Mandalorian & Grogu, since the duo will be shifting from being a series in our TV and mobile devices to the movie theaters. The Mandalorian & Grogu Film will be directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production in 2024.
via Starwars.com;
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” said Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”
“Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen,” added Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm.
Aside from the planned “The Mandalorian & Grogu” film, Lucas films previously announced the development of new film that will follow Rey (Daisy Ridley) as she attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order following the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
All three seasons of “The Mandalorian” can be streamed on Disney Plus.
Source: Starwars.com
After 7 months of waiting, Apple has finally launch the Apple Vision Pro, at least in the US, which will be available on Friday, February 2nd, pre-orders for the device will begin Friday, January 19th. The Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 and is Apple’s first new major product category since the Apple Watch in 2015.
The Apple Vision Pro is a compact pair of glasses that lets you navigate, interact, and enjoy content in a spatial way. It features a custom micro-OLED display, a 3D camera, Spatial Audio, and a dual-chip (M2 and new R1 chip) system with advanced technology and design. The device is designed to blend digital content with the physical world, using visionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system. It offers an infinite canvas that transforms how you use the apps you love, allowing you to arrange apps anywhere and scale them to the perfect size, making the workspace of your dreams a reality. You can browse the web in Safari, create a to-do list in Notes, chat in Messages, and seamlessly move between them with a glance. The device also has augmented reality capabilities, but can also switch to virtual reality seamlessly by using the dial on the headset.
The Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s first 3D camera. You can capture magical spatial photos and spatial videos in 3D, then relive those cherished moments like never before with immersive Spatial Audio. Your existing library of photos and videos looks incredible at remarkable scale. And panoramas wrap around you — making you feel like you’re standing right where you took them. You can also take spatial videos with iPhone 15 Pro, then view them on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro will be available starting at $3,499 (U.S.) with 256GB of storage. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro will begin on Friday, January 19, at 5 a.m. PST, with availability beginning Friday, February 2.
Apple Vision Pro will be available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.).
Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band — giving users two options for the fit that works best for them. Apple Vision Pro also includes a Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, an Apple Vision Pro Cover for the front of the device, Polishing Cloth, Battery, USB-C Charge Cable, and USB-C Power Adapter.
Ahead of the CES 2024, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 and Xiaomi SU7 Max, the company’s entrant to the EV market. The EV sedan looks like the Porsche’s Taycan and will be available in two model, the rear wheel drive SU7 and SU7 Max, which features a dual motor AWD.
#XiaomiSU7 and #XiaomiSU7Max, what's your preference?#XiaomiEVTechnologyLaunch pic.twitter.com/kiIIAIIYDw
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 28, 2023
Here are the notable features of the Xiaomi SU7;
At the pinnacle of performance, the ultimate driving experience is our starting point in crafting vehicles.#XiaomiEVTechnologyLaunch pic.twitter.com/tSBthJbZcn
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 28, 2023
Xiaomi did not provide any details regarding the price and with an availability this 2024.
Checkout some of the shots that Xiaomi released via their social media accounts.
You can watch the SU7 launch event below;
Join the #XiaomiEVTechnologyLaunch LIVE now!https://t.co/ls7b4FCeHC
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 28, 2023
Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green have been reinstated by the NBA after being suspended for 12 games. The announcement was made from the league’s PR account (NBA Communications.
The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/dlFtd7okI7
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 6, 2024
Last 14th December, Draymond Green was “suspended indefinitely for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face”, prior to the suspension, Green already received a 5-game suspension for “headlocking” Minnesota center Rudy Gobert.
Green can be back in the lineup during their Toronto game this Sunday but according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, he will “need approximately a week to ramp up for a game return.”
After league’s reinstatement of Golden State’s Draymond Green, it is expected that he will need approximately a week to ramp up for a game return, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/rgIzuk2eRx
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 6, 2024
The Golden State Warriors are 7-5 without Green and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for the team considering he is the leading defensive and facilitator of the team. The reinstatement of Green is a welcoming news for the Warriors as well as its fans, as we approach the half-way mark of the season and a chance of Golden State to make a run for the playoffs.
After teasing fans of the series last November 2023, Netflix released the first look trailer for the 2nd season of Arcane.
Arcane is based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, was developed and released by Riot Games in 2009.
The Arcane season 1 was constructed by co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee and was produced by the French animation studio Fortiche in partnership with Riot Games. Both Fortiche Studios and Riot Games will remain as the producer of the series. Voice Actors of season 1 will be returning; Hailee Steinfeld as Vi, Ella Purnell as Jinx, Katie Leung as Caitlyn, and probably a rest of the voice-cast.
Season 1 of Arcane is now available on Netflix.
Malacañang just declared that Tuesday, 9th of January will be a Special Non-working day for the City of Manila to give way to the thousands, if not millions of devotees, who will celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene also known as the Traslación.
JUST IN: January 9 is a special non-working day in the City of Manila in view of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, according to Malacañang's Proclamation 434 issued on Thursday (Jan. 4, 2024) | via @RuthAbbey pic.twitter.com/EcwmuCPRw2
— Philippine News Agency (@pnagovph) January 4, 2024
A little background from Wikipedia;
The Feast of the Black Nazarene commemorates the anniversary of the translation or the transfer of the image from its original location at a church in modern-day Luneta Park to Quiapo. The image was brought to the Church of San Juan Bautista in Bagumbayan (now Luneta) until May 31, 1606, by Augustinian Recollect priests. In 1608, the icon was enshrined at the Recollect church of San Nicolás de Tolentino in Intramuros. It was moved to the Saint John the Baptist Church, which is now commonly referred to as the Quiapo Church, on January 9, 1787. The “solemn transfer” eventually became the date of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
Samsung and Hyundai just announced that signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 3 to develop solutions for future lifestyles that fully integrate the smart home and connected cars.
The two S.Korean-based company are developing “the next-generation smart home” to connect Samsung’s SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs, to develop the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services as well as an integrated home energy management service.
This means that the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services connect the smart home with in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing for remote control in both directions. Using Samsung’s SmartThings platform, users will be able to perform a variety of actions pertaining to their cars while at home, like remote starting them, controlling air conditioning, opening and closing windows and checking their battery charging status. And from EV cars, users can control of home appliances such as TVs, air conditioners and EV chargers will also be possible.
“This is an opportunity to make the connected car’s Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car services more convenient in various fields,” said Haeyoung Kwon, Vice President of Hyundai and Kia’s Infotainment Development Center. “We plan to accelerate our technology development to continuously make global Hyundai and Kia customers’ journeys meaningful.”
After three straight losses, the Golden State Warriors got a timely win from the Orlando Magic before they face the defending champs, the Denver Nugget, in a rematch for their Christmas day Matchup.
Shimmy
Stephen
Shimmy📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/U4XjmTZjhy
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 3, 2024
It was a close game until the last 4 minutes of the game, no team has lead for more than 10 points in the game, until Steph took over late in the game. Curry scored and helped the Warrior score 13-straight-points in a span of four minutes late in the game to secure the win for the Dubs. Steph Curry lead the team in scoring with 36 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points, with his 6 rebs and 4 assists, Klay Thompson chipped-in 15 points, 3 of which are from beyond the arc.
Final 📊
Stephen – 36p/2r/6a/4s/1b
Jonathan – 19p/6r/4a/2b
Klay – 15p/3r/2a/1b
Chris – 12p/2r/4a
Brandin – 10p/4r/2a/2s
Andrew – 10p/3r/2s
Trayce – 10p/4r/2a/1s/2b
Kevon – 5p/5r/2a
Dario – 2p/3r/1a
Gary – 2p/4r pic.twitter.com/HCHx9bWYcX— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 3, 2024
Sophomore Paolo Banchero lead the Magics with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while Franz Wagner added 25 points and Goga Bitadze with his 13 points.
Paolo Banchero thru three quarters at GSW:
15 PTS
10 REB*
4 AST
2 STL*Banchero has now recorded a team-high eight double-doubles this season pic.twitter.com/XgjoGJv829
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 3, 2024
The Warriors will host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, 4th of Jan, while the Magic will go to Sacramento on Wednesday, 3rd Jan.
Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard plans to sign with Strong Group Philippines for the duration of the Dubai International Basketball Championship, which is schedule from 19th January through 28th January in the United Arab Emirates. This is according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard is signing a contract to continue his basketball career abroad, details here: pic.twitter.com/U3KeDWUynL
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 2, 2024
The news was confirmed in a tweet by Strong Group’s official social media account;
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 💫✨
💪@DwightHoward is coming to the Philippines! 🇵🇭#StrongerTogether #DubaiBasketball 🔵⚫ pic.twitter.com/dV61x181u9
— Strong Group Athletics (@stronggroupathl) January 3, 2024
Together with Dwight Howard, he will join other former-NBA player Andre Roberson, Andray Blatche and PBA Import of TNT Tropang Giga McKenzie Moore.
𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐊 ⚡
Get ready for an ELECTRIFYING campaign as Andre Roberson and McKenzie Moore will be part of Strong Group for the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship 🇵🇭#StrongerTogether #DubaiBasketball 🔵⚫ pic.twitter.com/yVnZftwKcr
— Strong Group Athletics (@stronggroupathl) January 3, 2024
𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 🏠🇵🇭@drayblatche is set to ignite the court as he represents the Philippines anew, this time with Strong Group Athletics! 🏆🏀#StrongerTogether #DubaiBasketball 🔵⚫ pic.twitter.com/haDsPW9xeU
— Strong Group Athletics (@stronggroupathl) January 3, 2024
Last year, his failed attempt for an NBA come back even after working out with the Golden State Warriors, Howard signed with the Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan’s T1 League, he finished the season with 23.2 PPG, 16.2 REB and 1.2 BLK.
Here’s something for Pinoy sneakerheads, Boston Celtics Forward Jason Tatum just unveiled his second signature shoes with the Jordan brand, the shoes is aptly called – the Tatum 2.
The Tatum 2 will be available in two colorways; the “Vortex” and “Momma’s Boy”, it will be available early 2024. Jason Tatum wore the Tatum 2 at the Christmas Day matchup between the Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. The company confirmed that the Tatum 2 is the “lightest in the Jordan Brand performance portfolio.”
The Tatum 2 is made with a full-length Nike Air Strobel unit, which helps cushion impact from explosive movements. The upper features a series of large foam and textile pods, which are strategically placed around areas of the foot that experience high pressure when playing basketball. The foam frame that surrounds the pods wrap high, helping stabilize the foot during multidirectional movement without limiting mobility or feel. Underfoot, the outsole, which features a modified herringbone traction pattern, is reductive in weight but with more coverage areas where athletes need it most.
The Tatum 2 “Momma’s Boy” colorway will be available on March 5th at jordan.com and at select retailers for. The “Vortex” colorway, which is available in full family sizing, releases April 4. The Tatum 2 will retail for $125.
It’s that time of the year again, where we recognize the best and brightest actors, filmmakers, and films in the country at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal. The event was held last Wednesday, December 27th, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.
From the usual 8 film, this year a total of 10 films for the went head to head for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night and they are not your “usual suspect.”
Firefly took home the Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Euwenn Mikaell won the Best Child Performer award under Firefly, as well. But Pepe Diokno’s GomBurZa won the most number of awards, taking home a whopping 7 awards; Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, Best Director, Best Actor and 2nd Best Picture.
Here is the full list of winners:
IF you still have not seen any of the movies for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, you still have until January 7, 2024.
Here’s another win for Filipinos, stand-up comic and actor Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr. a.k.a. Jo Koy will host the highly-anticipated 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards. This will be Jo Koy’s first hosting gig.
We are thrilled to announce that @Jokoy is hosting the 81st Annual #GoldenGlobes!
You won’t want to miss this – Sunday, Jan. 7 at 8 ET | 5 PT on @cbstv and @paramountplus. pic.twitter.com/HOmIdMRtIL
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) December 21, 2023
Aside from his Netflix Originals, Jo Koy is known for his stand-up comedy, where he shares stories about his mother and Filipino culture in his comedy shows. He also has a podcasts with comedian and TV host Michael Yo, called The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show. Jo Koy has also appeared on over 100 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular guest as well as appearances in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, VH1, World’s Funniest Fails, The Joy Behar Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Call with Carson Daly and Jamie Foxx: Laffapalooza.
Steph Curry even with 5-personal fouls and being targeted by the Boston offense, he played the entirety of the 4th qtr and OT, in those 17 mins, he scored a total of 20 points, on his way to scoring 33 points with 6 assists and helped the Warriors overcome a 17-point deficit middle of the 3rd qtr.
Steph in the clutch … what else is new pic.twitter.com/vgHOHpWTKf
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 20, 2023
Klay Thompson, the other half of the Splash Brothers, scored 24 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, he also hit a timely three-point to tie the game with 2:18 remaining in regulation. Jonathan Kuminga also made a number of hustle plays to give the Warriors the lead in OT. Boston on the other hand couldn’t make any basket even if the Warriors gifted them 3 offensive rebounds and four shots at the end of the 4th qtr.
Warriors rookie guard Brandin Podziemski left the game in the second half due to a strained lower back and did not return to the game. Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul were able to play off the bench, Paul scoring 9 points but was instrumental in the Warriors run after making 7 consecutive points, late in the 3rd, he finished with a team high 12 assists and 7 rebds. Rookie Trayce Jackson Davis also played big making the most of the playing time that Coach Steve Kerr is giving him. Jackson-Davis finished with 10 pts, team high 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Final 📊
Steph – 33p/3r/6a
Klay – 24p/4r/4a/1s/1b
Jonathan – 17p/7r/2a/2s
Dario – 11p/6r
Trayce – 10p/13r/1a/3b
Moses – 10p
Chris – 9p/7r/12a
Andrew – 6p/7r/1a
Brandin – 5p/5r/1a/1s
Cory – 4p/1r/1b
Kevon – 3p/6r/2a pic.twitter.com/dFJaJOv3Vj— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 20, 2023
Boston Celtics have multiple opportunities to secure the game but could not make any bucket; missing 4 shots by the end of regulation that could have given them the lead and key plays in the final minutes of OT.
Boston starters are all in double-figures, with Derrick White scoring a team high of 30 points, making 7-of-18 from beyond the arc, he also grabbed 7 rebounds. Followed by Jalen Brown’s 28 points, 8 rebs and 7 assists, while Jason Tatum added 15 points, 8 rebs and 7 assists.
Mr. Hot Hands 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wv2iaYcveq
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 20, 2023
Warriors will improved their standings to 13-14, a game behind the Suns for the 10th place in the West, while the Celtics will fall 20-6, still the number 1 team in the East and 2nd in the league.
Boston will go to Sacramento on Wednesday night, while the Warriors will host Washington on Friday night, while will be Jordan Poole’s first game back to the Chase Center after being traded to the Wizards in the off season.
Klay Thompson was on fire for the Warriors, pouring in a game-high 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 10-of-10 from three-point line. He kept the Warriors afloat in the first half then helped build a 22-point lead in early in the 3rd qtr.
11's performance tonight ⚡️
Player of the Game, powered by @googlecloud pic.twitter.com/R14qCsISRR
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 18, 2023
This is the 3rd game where Thompson scored more than 20 points; 30 points against the Clippers, 24 pts on the Nets and then 28 points tonight. Klay’s scoring prowess came at a time where Stephen Curry’s 3-pointer streak ends. It was a bad shooting night for Curry, scoring omly for 7 points, 2 of 12 from the field and 0-8 from beyond the arc, he did managed to dish-out 8 assist to help setup his team-mate.
Warriors also got a much needed help from Andrew Wiggins, who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Podziemski, who started his 3rd game of the season, added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Final 📊
Klay – 28p/4r/1a/1s
Andrew – 25p/7r/2a/1b/1s
Jonathan -12p/4r/1s
Brandin – 10p/5r/5a/1s
Trayce – 14p/8r/3a/1b/2s
Dario – 8p/1r/1a
Stephen – 7p/2r/8a/1b/1s
Moses – 6p/4r/1a/1s
Kevon – 4p/4r/2a/1b/1s
Chris- 4p/4r/8a/1s pic.twitter.com/BjY8CLeb3w— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 18, 2023
Not to be outdone by the Warriors, Portland made things interesting by erasing the 22 point lead (82-28), on a Matisse Thybulle three pointer with still 2:14 remaining in the qtr, then tied the game (91-91) again in the 4th qtr when Anfernee Simons made a 8-foot jumper.
https://t.co/A6lWnIkosb pic.twitter.com/zlihx5WwBT
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 18, 2023
Golden State was just hanging on a 5 point lead with still 2 mins remaining in the game but the Trail Blazer could not get over the hump to steal the win. Jeremy Grant lead Portland with 30 pts, 7 rebs and 6 assists, Anfernee Simons added another 24 pts and 7 assists, which Shaedon Sharpe chipping-in 12 pts.
Golden State Warriors improved to a 12-14 standing, while Portland are now 6-19, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with the Spurs.
The Warriors will travel Boston while the Blazers will face the red-hot Suns at home both games will happen on the 20th, Wednesday night.
