Author: Marvin Barrozo

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Tecno Mobile has revealed a new camera innovation for its upcoming flagship smartphones in a video presentation on its official YouTube channel. Specifically, the reveal focuses on solving a critical industry challenge: packing powerful zoom performance into a sleek, compact design. The innovation integrates cutting-edge telephoto technologies that work together to deliver both reduced size and seamless, high-quality zoom. Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto Kicking off the reveal, Tecno (in partnership with Samsung and Largon) highlighted its Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto – which uses folded optics to tackle the growing bulk of smartphone telephoto lenses. By precisely applying high-transmittance and…

Smartphone and laptop shoppers could see prices creep up in 2026 as the industry grapples with a shortage of memory chips, according to recent reports from IDC and TrendForce. While smartphone sales are looking healthy this year—especially for Apple, which launched the $2,000 2TB iPhone 17 Pro Max back in September—the coming year could bring some bumps in the road. Industry analysts are predicting a strong 2025 for smartphone sales, with worldwide shipments expected to increase thanks to solid Apple sales and growth in developing countries. However, that momentum might not last: IDC is now anticipating a slight dip in…

Gamers are venting their frustration over the newly revealed Expedition bonuses in Embark Studios’ extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. According to a recent news, players are unhappy with the endgame feature’s rewards, which are tied to a player’s stash value, leading to concerns about the game’s meta and overall player experience. The “Expedition Project,” as it’s known, is designed as an endgame feature where players give up all their accumulated loot in exchange for a permanent stat bonus. The controversial element is that the size of this bonus is directly linked to the total value of a player’s stash, including coins.…

NBA fans looking to add some excitement to their basketball viewing experience have a golden opportunity this December, as Rotowire reports that sportsbooks are offering over $8000 in potential bonus bets to new and existing users. A comprehensive list compiled by Rotowire details a variety of enticing promotions. New users can capitalize on offers like Bet and Get promotions from Fanatics Sportsbook, where they can get up to $2000 in No Sweat Bets FanCash. Caesars Sportsbook is offering to double winnings on the next 20 bets for new users using the code ROTO20X. Other notable new user promotions include bet365’s…

The holiday spirit has blanketing Grow a Garden’s lobby in snow, and with it comes the limited-time Christmas Harvest event—drawing inspiration from the popular Safari Harvest mechanic. Elves have arrived with Santa’s sleigh to collect special plants, and players stand to earn exclusive Christmas-themed cosmetics, pets, and items in return. Here’s everything you need to know to maximize your contribution and claim every reward. Event Basics Where to Find the Christmas Harvest Event? The event hub is located right in the center of the lobby—easily accessible with an Event Lantern for quick travel. Head to the elf standing in front…

Infinix Mobile has confirmed it is working on the upcoming Infinix Note 60 series, based on its SDPPI certification in Indonesia. The listing shows the Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Edge, indicating their imminent launch. According to the database, the Infinix Note 60 has a model number X6879, the Note 60 Pro has X6878, and the Note 60 Edge has X6887. This means the devices are legally compliant with Indonesian technical and safety standards and can be legally imported, distributed, and sold in the country. No key specifications have been leaked for the devices yet, except…

Vivo has confirmed the launch of the S50 and S50 Pro Mini in China, slated for Monday, December 15, 2025. Pre-orders are now open on their official website, offering members exclusive early access and purchase benefits, detailed below: Member Exclusive Early Access: Purchase Benefits: The Vivo S50 base model is available in Confession White, Serene Blue, Inspiration Purple, and Space Black. It features a 6.59″ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an aerospace-grade metal frame, and an IP68/69 rating. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the phone runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. It includes 16GB…

The OnePlus 15R has been confirmed for launch on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at 7 PM IST, in Bengaluru, India. The announcement was posted on OnePlus’s official website in the country, stating that pre-order bonuses start at just ₹149, with a surprise value of ₹2,798. Key Features & Specs The OnePlus 15R is the global variant of the OnePlus Ace 6T, which recently launched in China — though it reduces the battery size from 8,300mAh to 7,400mAh. However, the brand claims it has the largest battery ever offered by OnePlus in a global variant. In addition, the battery features “Silicon…

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) is turning heads in performance cars with the all-new GR GT3 – a ground-up sports car gearing up for racetracks and public roads. First shown as a concept at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, it will replace the aging Lexus RC F GT3 as TGR’s flagship GT3 racer, aligning with the brand’s “motorsport-bred for the road” philosophy. On timing: initial plans targeted a 2026 race debut, possibly at the Daytona 24 Hours – but recent reports suggest its World Endurance Championship (WEC) launch may shift to 2027, though it could still compete in non-homologated events like…

Samsung recently unveiled its Exynos 2600 chipset in a teaser on its official YouTube channel. Reportedly fabricated on Samsung Foundry’s 2nm process, this chip is expected to power the upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26+ models. The company is anticipated to launch the Galaxy S26 series in February, with an Unpacked event likely scheduled for late January 2026. However, the Galaxy S26 series will adopt a dual-chip strategy depending on the region. While the standard S26 and S26+ are slated to feature the Exynos 2600, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely retain Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. This mirrors…