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Converge announces Netflix and Fiber X bundle

Converge, one of Philippines leading ISP, announced “the new Converge Netflix Bundle, where new and existing FiberX customers will be able to have both an internet and Netflix plan, all in one. The new offering aims to provide countless entertainment options and a better streaming experience for FiberX users.” The new Converge Netflix Bundle will include a FiberX plan that offers 325 Mbps speeds, a Netflix subscription with a lock-in period of 36 months, a…

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE now in Saudi Arabia

رحب معنا بجهاز #GalaxyS24FE الجديد.جهاز يدعم الذكاء الاصطناعي #GalaxyAI ويتمتع بأفضل كاميرا في سلسلة Galaxy FE حتى الآن.مصمم لإثارة إبداعك ورفع أفكارك إلى مستوى آخر.اختر لون يتماشى مع ذوقك الرفيع وخلك مميز. للمزيد حياك على موقع سامسونج السعودية pic.twitter.com/xeq4xkY7FL — Samsung Saudi Arabia (@SamsungSAUDI) October 4, 2024 Samsung KSA has announced that the Galaxy S24 FE is now available in Saudi Arabia. First announced last month, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a 6.7-inch smartphone…

YouTube to increase video length of Shorts to 3 minutes

Todd Sherman, Director of Product Management, YouTube Shorts; Starting on October 15, you can upload Shorts up to 3 minutes long. This was a top requested feature by creators, so we’re excited to give you more flexibility to tell your story. This change applies to videos that are square or taller in aspect ratio, and won’t affect any videos you uploaded before October 15. Youtube introduces Shorts as a way to compete with Facebook’s reels,…

Sony Playstation 5 Pro now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia

More than 2 weeks since being announced, the Sony Playstation 5 Pro is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia. This is what’s included in the box. PS5® Pro Console Box Contents PS5® Pro console 1x DualSense® wireless controller 2TB SSD built-in storage 2 Horizontal Stand Feet HDMI® cable AC power cord printed materials ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game) From Sony World, the official Sony distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said that the PlayStation…

Price of DJI NEO in Saudi Arabia

If you’re in Saudi Arabia below are the price of DJI NEO from Advanced Media; DJI Neo Drone – SAR 939.55 Includes; 1x DJI Neo Aircraft 1x DJI Neo Intelligent Flight Battery 1x DJI Neo Propeller Guard (Pair) 1x DJI Neo Spare Propellers (Pair) 4x DJI Neo Spare Propeller Screw 1x Screwdriver 1x DJI Neo Gimbal Protector 1x Type-C to Type-C PD Cable Documents (Quick Start Guide, Safety Guidelines, and DJI Logo Stickers) DJI Neo…

Nothing Ear (open) announced

Nothing has announced the Nothing Ear (open), the company’s first open-ear wireless earbuds. As reported on Yugatech, the new Nothing Ear (open) features “open-ear, semi-transparent design with wraparound ear hooks.” Specs-wise, the Nothing Ear (open) is just like any other earbuds but what separate this ear buds from other ear buds, is the support for “ChatGPT on-the-go,” first-of-its-kind integration within the Nothing ecosystem and the latest Nothing OS. Photos Nothing released a 15-mins video regarding…

Anker announces recall for its portable and magnetic batteries products due to a manufacturing defect

China-based Anker just announce the recall for their Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Anker Power Bank and Anker MagGo Power Bank (Model: A1642/A1647/A1652), since it poses a fire risk due to a manufacturing defect. The lithium-ion battery in the affected powerbanks can overheat, potentially causing melting of plastic components, smoke and fire hazards. The company said that “small number of batteries (a batch used in the products from January 3, 2024, to September 17,…

Microsoft launches Windows App for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Web and Android   

Hilary Braun, Senior Product Manager for Windows 365; We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Windows App is generally available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. This unified app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more. With Windows App, you can enjoy a unified experience that makes it simple for…

Qualcomm Approached Intel About a Takeover in Recent Days   

Lauren Thomas, Laura Cooper and Asa Fitch, reporting for WSJ; Chip giant Qualcomm made a takeover approach to rival Intel in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the largest and most consequential deals in recent years. A deal for Intel, which has a market value of roughly $90 billion, would come as the chip maker has been suffering through one of the most significant crises in…

NagaTech announces NAGATECH LAKAN, the company’s first gaming laptop   

Cristina Joy Valerio, writing for Yugatech; The NagaTech LAKAN features a 15.3-inch QHD+ IPS display with 240Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1440 resolution. It comes with either a Ryzen 7 8845HS or a Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with two GPU options: either the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or the RTX 4070. For storage, it has either a 16GB or 32GB RAM that is configurable up to 64GB while having a 512GB SSD storage that…

iOS 18 now available to all iPhone Users   

iOS 18 is now available, bringing iPhone users around the world new ways to personalize their iPhone with deeper customization to the Home Screen and Control Center; the biggest-ever redesign to Photos, making it even easier to find and relive special moments; and major enhancements to Messages and Mail. Starting next month, iOS 18 will introduce Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that combines the power of generative models with personal context to deliver intelligence…

Apple to increase price for Out-Of-Warranty iPhone Battery Replacements   

Charles Martin, writing for Apple Insider; Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models. The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99 cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The cost remains $99 for the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Apple last increased the cost of out-of-warranty…

Filipinos can now ride self-driving bus in Clark for free   

Kris Crismundo, writing for PNA; The country’s first autonomous bus powered by Japanese technology is now plying around New Clark City, Clark Freeport Zone, and Clark International Airport, and commuters can ride the self-driving vehicle free of charge for now. In a statement Tuesday, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Zenmov, Inc. and MC Metro Transport Operation, Inc. launched its smart autonomous bus service in New Clark City on Sept. 10. Bases Conversion…

Canon announces Cinema EOS C80   

@CanonMEA; Introducing the Canon Cinema EOS C80 an all new addition to our cinema camera lineup! Inheriting the compact and lightweight design of the EOS C70, the new EOS C80 has advanced features like a full frame 6K BSI sensor to delivery top image quality Photos Video The Canon Cinema EOS C80 Full-Frame camera will be available this November 2024 for an estimated retail price of $5,499.00, or around SAR 20,635.95. You can find the…

Specs of PlayStation 5 Pro   

Scott Stein, writing for CNET; PS5 Pro specs Upgraded GPU with support for advanced ray tracing and AI-driven upscaling USB-C (x2, front), USB-A (x2, rear), HDMI 2.1 output, Ethernet 2TB SSD for storage Wi-Fi 7 What’s included in the PS5 Pro box (and what isn’t) PS5 Pro console DualSense controller HDMI, USB-C and power cables Horizontal stand feet Sold separately: Vertical stand ($30), Disc drive ($80)

Sony announces PlayStation 5 Pro   

Hideaki Nishino, CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment; We developed PS5 Pro with deeply engaged players and game creators in mind – as many have asked for a console that runs even higher fidelity graphics with smoother frame rates at 60FPS. We achieved this on PS5 Pro with several key performance features. Upgraded GPU: With PS5 Pro, we are upgrading to a GPU that has 67% more Compute Units than the current PS5 console and 28% faster memory. Overall,…

Apple announces Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Series 10; Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a refined design and bringing new capabilities to the world’s most popular watch that make it even more powerful, intelligent, and sophisticated. Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch yet — making it more comfortable than ever — and offers the biggest, most advanced display of any Apple Watch. It also features new sleep apnea notifications; faster charging; water depth and…

Apple announces AirPods 4 and AirPods Max   

Apple; Apple today announced a groundbreaking new lineup of AirPods models and features. The new AirPods 4 are the most advanced and comfortable headphones Apple has ever created with an open-ear design, and today, customers can choose between two distinct models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). AirPods Max now come in midnight, starlight, blue, purple, and orange, and offer USB-C charging for more convenience. This fall, AirPods Pro 2 will…

Apple iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max price in the Philippines   

Randolph Novino, writing for Yugatech; Apple iPhone 16 Series Price in the Philippines Model Capacity Price (PHP) iPhone 16 128GB PHP 54,990 256GB PHP 61,990 512GB PHP 73,990 iPhone 16 Plus 128GB PHP 62,990 256GB PHP 69,990 512GB PHP 81,990 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB PHP 69,990 256GB PHP 84,990 512GB PHP 96,990 1TB PHP 108,990 iPhone 16 Pro 256GB PHP 76,990 512GB PHP 88,990 1TB PHP 100,990

Apple unveils iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max   

Apple; Apple today introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features, stunning graphics for immersive gaming, and more — all powered by the A18 Pro chip. With Apple Intelligence, powerful Apple-built generative models come to iPhone in the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. Camera Control…

Apple announces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus   

Apple; Apple today announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, built for Apple Intelligence, the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. The iPhone 16 lineup also introduces Camera Control, which brings new ways to capture memories, and will help users quickly access visual intelligence to learn about objects or places around them faster than ever before. The powerful camera system features…

DJI NEO Now Official   

DJI has officially announced the NEO drone. The company claim that the NEO Drone is the “lightest and most compact drone to date.” @DJI on X; ✅ Lightweight at 135g ✅ Easy palm takeoff & landing ✅ AI subject tracking & QuickShots ✅ Multiple control options ✅ 4K ultra-stabilized video ✅ Full-coverage propeller guards You can check the specs of the DJI NEO here. DJI Neo will start at $199 for just the drone without…

This is how WhatsApp and Messenger will work with other messaging apps in the EU

Meta just release an update on how WhatsApp and Messenger will work with 3rd party messaging apps in Europe. WhatsApp and Messenger are introducing new features to facilitate interoperability with 3rd party messaging apps in EU. These features includes: New notifications: Users will be informed about available third-party chats. Simplified onboarding flow: Users can easily learn about and manage third-party chats. Flexible inbox management: Users can choose to have third-party messages delivered to a separate…

HONOR MagicBook Art 14 announced

The third product that HONOR has announced is the HONOR MagicBook Art 14, a 14.6-inch laptop with an OLED screen and 3120×2080 screen resolution. It will use Intel’s Core™ Ultra CPU, 5 processor 125H and 7 processor 155H, with up to 32GB RAM (LPDDR5X 7467M) and 1 TB storage. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 will have a 60Wh Li-polymer battery that can power the laptop up to 9.5 hours of daily office work. You can…

HONOR officially announced the Magic V3 and MagicPad 2

As expected, HONOR has officially announced new devices under the MAGIC brand name; Magic V3 (foldable phone) and MagicPad 2 (tablet). The HONOR Magic V3, a foldable phones that’s already available for preorder here in Saudi Arabia and the announcement is just for formality. HONOR MagicPad 2 The HONOR MagicPad 2 is a 12.3-inches tablet that’s powered by Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage running MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android…

You can now leave comments on Instagram Stories

Instagram just announced that users can now leave a public comment on IG Stories. There is a caveat on who can and cannot leave a comment on IG Stories. JM Chavaria, writing for Yugatech; his addition enables a more public way to respond to Stories. Whereas the feature is either limited only to those who follow back each other, set to everyone, or disabled entirely. While that is the case, as long as the Story…

You can now preorder HONOR Magic V3 in Saudi Arabia

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; Display: 7.92 inches (inner)/ 6.43 inches (outer) OLED, 2344×2156 Pixels (inner)/ 2376×1060 Pixels (outer), 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Octa-core GPU: Adreno 750 RAM:12GB…