The Tech Gamer

Bringing its latest flagships to the global market, HONOR empowers smartphone users with human-centric innovations.  Global technology brand HONOR today unveiled its new human-centric approach to technology, “Tech to Inspire”, at Mobile World Congress 2023. During the event, HONOR brought its dual-flagship strategy to life in global market, and also announced the global availability of the HONOR Magic5 Series and the HONOR Magic Vs, which are the latest iterations to the successful HONOR Magic Series line-up, all set to deliver a true flagship smartphone experience for users around the world. “Committed to addressing the real needs of customers, HONOR adopts a human-centric approach to product innovation, offering intuitive technology solutions to improve the daily lives of everyone,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd. “The HONOR Magic5 Pro, our latest flagship all-rounder, and the HONOR Magic Vs, our first foldable flagship to be launched in the global market, push ind...

BingoPlus, the first and only live-streaming bingo in the Philippines, now supports golf tournaments to follow through on its commitment to promote Filipino sports entertainment and other favorite Pinoy recreational activities. The brand has been an active sponsor of professional basketball conferences, sports teams, beauty pageants, musical performances, and performers as well as traditional Filipino cultural festivals like the Sinulog in Cebu and MassKara in Bacolod, BingoPlus has made golf its pet project this February.  To foster more partnerships, BingoPlus is one of the Platinum sponsors of the 51st Golden Tee Invitational Tournament at Manila Golf and Country Club, which was held on February 9. In addition, as a sign of commitment BingoPlus will be one of the Titanium Sponsors of the Third Zamora Cup Invitational Tournament at the Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club on February 23. AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President Jasper Vicencio said BingoPlus is really trying its best t...

The Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) invites everyone to join the Ride for Valor, a bike-for-a-cause event on March 5, 2023 to raise funds for the maintenance of the Bataan Death March markers and other World War 2 heritage sites. Mike Villa-Real, PVB first vice president for marketing and communications, said the event, which is in partnership with the Department of National Defense, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Provincial Government of Bataan and Wartime Heritage Guild-Philippines, aims to preserve the legacy of Filipino and American soldiers who fought for freedom and democracy during World War 2. The Bataan Death March is a somber reminder of the bravery and selflessness of Filipino veterans during the Second World War. It is an essential part of Philippine history and culture, and the Ride for Valor is an important way of honoring the veterans and preserving their legacy. Plus rider get to learn more about this historic event as they will be be traversing the actual route of ...

“Is love still a thing?” This can easily be a line in a love song. But, this is a question raised by one of the country's original rock bands, The Dawn, in their new song "Earth." Known for its anthem songs like "Salamat" and "Iisang Bangka," "Earth" asks the existential question especially amid all the political, social, and even personal uncertainties. The Dawn frontman Jett Pangan explains, "We, as human beings, when we’re faced with troubles that seem insurmountable, we tend to look the other way. Maybe not to say we’re in denial, it's more of the fear of the unknown. It’s been a struggle to be a human being. There’s always the question, can we go on like this? Is this the way we’re supposed to deal with things? Is there a better way?" He pointed out that it’s not condescending but, in fact he asks himself the same question. The pandemic also raised that big question. “We're all hoping that after all these we become bett...

Acer ruled the notebook category for consumer and gaming with 33.5% and 40.4% market share, respectively. The strongest growth drivers were multiple product offerings across all market segments and Acer’s value-for-money proposition. Acer’s sustainability efforts and choice of brand ambassadors also got the public’s attention. Acer continued to dominate the PC notebook category in the Philippines for 2022 and was the No. 1 consumer notebook brand for the 16 th consecutive year. The brand topped the category with a 35.2% market share, according to a third-party research firm. Acer was also No. 1 in the gaming notebook category with a 40.4% market share. For 2022, market share peaked for Acer in October at 48.2% as post-pandemic hybrid work made notebooks even more of a necessity. In 2021, Acer had an overall market share of 33% - 30% in consumer notebooks and 34% in gaming notebooks. Online learning was among the drivers for growth. It was in the education sector that Ace...

HONOR Philippines has officially revealed the launch of the newest travel devices for 2023, the HONOR X7a and HONOR MagicBook X Series. These devices were built with compact and long-lasting battery life that suit everyone’s work and play lifestyle. After the successful launch of the ultra-tough phone, the global technology brand will be introducing another set of products that are as compact and long-lasting like its predecessor HONOR X9a 5G. On February 22, the brand is excited to launch the HONOR X7a and the first-ever laptop product for the year, the HONOR MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15.  HONOR MagicBook X 15 and HONOR X7a in stunning colors: Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, and Ocean Blue.   HONOR X7a, an upcoming sibling of HONOR X9a 5G, offers more choices to HONOR fans, bringing advanced technology to satisfy one key consumer pain pont: batteries die quickly. HONOR X7a can support up to 42 hours of social media browsing on a full charge. For those who are constant...

The much-awaited HONOR X9a 5G is now officially available in-store and online. For its first day sale, fans crazed over HONOR’s exhibit at SM Megamall and SM North EDSA with thousands of shoppers lined up for the viral phone.  All eyes on HONOR X9a 5G as it officially hit stores starting February 4, 2023 for only Php 16,990 – available at all HONOR kiosks and partner stores nationwide and online at Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.  “The fans waited for it and we are very proud to finally bring the HONOR X9a 5G to them. For the past few weeks, we have received an enormous amount of support and due to the high demand, we instantly stocked up the stocks in preparation of our first day sale. That said, we want to also extend our sincerest gratitude to all the shoppers who patiently lined up just to get their own HONOR X9a 5G,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines VP for Marketing.  After creating a mega buzz since the start of the year, fans were delighted as HONOR put up an...

Acer also introduces three new Chromebook lines for education with durability features ideal for school K-12 environments. Acer today launched four new Chromebooks to meet the needs of students, teachers and administrators, including its first Acer Chromebook Vero model designed specifically for the education market. These new models provide the latest in durability, performance, and features, making them a powerful tool for helping educators deliver better learning outcomes. “As a leading provider of Chromebooks for the K12 education market, Acer knows what students and teachers need to keep the focus on learning – and these new Acer Chromebooks deliver what’s needed and more,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “Our new Chromebooks provide advances in all the areas that have helped establish them as an essential tool for learning: student-focused durability features, reliable performance and advanced connectivity options to support school te...