Author: Marvin Barrozo

HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Magic 8 Series in the United Kingdom, expanding its flagship smartphone lineup in the region. The series includes two models: the HONOR Magic 8 Pro and the HONOR Magic 8 Lite, both of which are now available with early-bird vouchers and exclusive launch gifts. As part of the launch promotion, HONOR is offering benefits worth £449 for the Magic 8 Pro and £204 for the Magic 8 Lite, giving early buyers additional value alongside the devices’ standard retail pricing. Meanwhile, the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air has been confirmed to launch on January 19,…

Honor has confirmed it will launch the Honor Magic 8 series, including the Magic 8 Pro Air, in China. According to reports, the launch date is set for January 19, 2026, as per their post on Weibo. The phone features a lightweight and compact design, with a 6.31-inch display, measuring 6.3mm thin and weighing 158 grams. It also reportedly comes with triple 50MP cameras (including a telephoto lens), runs on Android 16 with MagicOS 10, and packs a massive 5,500mAh battery. Despite its large battery size, it maintains a slim profile by implementing silicon-carbon battery technology. The device is said…

Previously, leaked designs and images of the Realme Neo 8 had been confirmed by the brand. After that, the phone was spotted on Geekbench under model number RMX8899. The device got impressive performance scores that position it as a serious player in the “flagship killer” space. It hit a Single-core score of 2,701 and Multi-core score of 8,923. Realme hasn’t confirmed anything official yet about its specs, but there’s plenty of talk about a phone built for long battery life and high-speed gaming. Early leaks say the Neo 8 could pack a massive 8,000mAh battery way bigger than most midrange…

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that more than 30 employees have been let go following a probe into the unapproved disclosure of confidential details about its forthcoming game, Grand Theft Auto VI. The company stated that the terminations, which impacted staff mainly in the UK and Canada, were prompted by “gross misconduct” involving the distribution of proprietary game elements in unauthorised public discussion spaces. While Rockstar has not formally authenticated every individual detail posted online, the timing of these dismissals aligns with a widely shared compilation of purported features published by TheGameVerse on X. Reported Gameplay and World Elements As…

HONOR Philippines has officially launched the X9d 5G smartphone, featuring a massive 8,300mAh battery and IP69K protection. Pre-order customers get a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck valued at ~PHP 17 million.

OnePlus has officially expanded its handset lineup in the domestic market with the introduction of two new devices: the OnePlus Turbo 6 (PLU110) and the OnePlus Turbo 6V (PLY110). Both smartphones prioritize battery life and durability, coming with IP69K ratings and 9,000mAh battery cells, while varying mainly in processing performance and display refresh rates. OnePlus Turbo 6 (PLU110) As the higher-end model of the two, the Turbo 6 features a 6.78-inch flat OLED LTPS display. The screen delivers 1.5K resolution and supports a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. For enhanced visibility and eye comfort, it offers 1,800 nits High Brightness…

POCO has officially launched the POCO M8 5G and POCO M8 Pro 5G in the Philippines, expanding its M-series with devices centered on large batteries, bright AMOLED displays, and long-term software support. POCO M8 Pro 5G: Premium Performance and Display As the higher-tier model, the POCO M8 Pro 5G features a 6.83-inch CrystalRes AMOLED quad-curved display with 1.5K resolution (2772×1280p). The screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 3,200 nits, and is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Key Specifications: POCO M8 5G: Sleek Design and Efficient Performance The standard POCO M8 5G prioritizes portability, with a…

The Poco M8 5G has officially launched in India, featuring 6.77″ Amoled display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 108MP camera, and 5,520mAh battery. The starting price is Rs 21,999 or approximately ₱14,499.

Motorola’s Razr Fold debuts at CES 2026 as the brand’s first book-style foldable smartphone. Core specs and design are confirmed, with shipping starting January 8, 2026.

NVIDIA has announced DLSS 4.5, the latest version of its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology, as part of its CES 2026 updates. The new release brings further improvements to image quality and frame smoothness for GeForce RTX desktop and laptop GPUs, building on the company’s ongoing use of AI-driven rendering technologies. According to NVIDIA, DLSS 4.5 uses updated AI models to enhance visual clarity while delivering higher performance across supported games and applications. The technology continues to rely on neural networks to upscale lower-resolution frames into higher-quality images, allowing systems to maintain smoother frame rates without increasing hardware demands. The…