Acer Unveils Even More Powerful Predator Helios AI Laptops

The folks from Acer just recently unveiled some really serious Predator Helios AI Laptops that even have new generation Intel Core ultra Processors and its own NVIDI GeForce RTX 50 series GPU's for the most meticulous gamers out there. This and connecting it to the monster XB323QX gaming monitor would be the best Christmas gift (late or not). We're talking about an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX here and the aforementioned RTX50 series GPU's, something that Valorant or high graphics gaming pros would appreciate at any given day. This would also make the actual device have a slimmer form without offering up performance you need to do tasks for those games that need more than the usual resources.


Not to mention the OLED displays with 240Hz refresh rates that can take your abilities to look around a map or enemies without delay, something you've been wishing for a while now. Did I say it was also under 19.9 mm thin? Meanwhile, the XB323QX on the other hand can get you 5K display at 31.5 inches, and also utilizes NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar tech and get you ample 144 Hz refresh rate when you need it that way. It will all be unveiled at CES 2025 which they are participating in for the nth time. There's certainly more where that came from plus Acer's ability to make it really nature friendly, and sustainable. There's a lot more information about that on their main website, so go give them a visit today at acer.com ! There is certainly no better time to get a gaming rig rather than now.

TCL Set to Showcase Innovations at CES 2025

Of course they're bringing their best at the CES 2025, and why not, they've been doing it for 31 years. What's good is that they're going to concentrate more in their display technology, because as you may know, they've been industry leaders in the market. This will surely please a lot of people involved in home entertainment, professionals who want to know what could be possible for smartphones, tablets, wearables, projectors, even gaming monitors and in car displays included. This will all be in their NXTPAPER 4.0.

Apart from the usual fare, their dipping their hands in AI and what it can do for consumers. Imagine building full smart homes with their products, with real solutions for energy efficiency especially for their air conditioners, fridges, washers, smart devices and even networking devices. They will also be doing a little number about their Super Bowl partnerships, one that would interest folks from the US and fans of the game. See how they inspire more people with it. The presscons will be on the 6th at Mandalay Bay South Convention Center. The booth will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall, just look for 17704 and the TCL logos, they're there!

Acer's 6th Asia Pacific (APAC) Predator League All Set in Malaysia!

We witnessed the competition here in Manila a few months ago and now, they get to travel to Malaysia for the actual Acer APAC Predator League for 2025.

Since the finals is being hosted in Malaysia, the event will be done at MITEC which usually is a venue for trade expos. This time though there will be 28 teams from different regions in the world. Teams will be battling it out in MMORPG game DOTA 2 and top FPS game Valorant. The winner will be holding up the coveted Predator Shield and a whopping cash prize of 400,000 US Dollars (which will surely change lives no?).

The event will also be a place for different activities because it will be attended by gaming greats, online stars, even cosplay. This is part of their efforts to promote eSports not just in the country but the whole region. The athletes will be donning Acer's Predator gaming rigs, to hopefully showcase how great it is when it comes to response, power and beating your opponents. From Predator Orion X desktop units, to Predator Galea 365 Gaming Headsets, people will surely enjoy every blood rushing game on the Predator XB253Q screens. Folks will also be seeing the "It Lies Within" as performed by different world class artists (perhaps SB19, G22, Dara, Minzy and Sarah Geronimo included!). Hopefully, our boys from ZOL ESports and IVORY would win and make this an even better time for the Philippines! Laban Pilipinas!

Green Bones Tops MMFF 2024 Awardees: Now Shows in Over 180 Cinemas

Green Bones unfurled a few surprise wins in the recent Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) which happened last December 27th hosted by the folks from the Metro Manila Development Authority. They won the festival's coveted BEST PICTURE Award amongst 10 entries including the Best Actor award for Dennis Trillo, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru Madrid, Best Child Performer for Sienna Stevens, Best Screenplay for National Artist Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza, Best Cinematography by Neil Daza and the nod of critics. The night's award ceremony was witnessed by GMA Network's Senior Vice President and GMA Films President Ms. Anette Gozon-Valdes. She describes the win as a great show of their efforts, risks, to ultimately tell the story in hopes of people loving the story, in its wonderful and outstanding depiction. 

This is the vision of GMA Picture's Executive Vice President Nessa Valdellon. They wanted to make sure that the movie would become a vessel to showcase the amount of talent their artists have, and no doubt Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid gave their all.  Critics likewise saw how production took risks, and lauded how Director Zig Dulay made sure it be at par or even better than last year's successful entry "Firefly" which got rave reviews and top awards  too. Dennis' portrayal of Dom Zamora had complexity, Ruru on the other hand did Xavier Gonzaga - who's a very colorful character, who wouldn't want to fall or have a change of heart with criminals like Dom in the film. MMFF also took notice of Sienna Stevens, got her the Best Child Performer trophy, and nominations for talented actors Royce Cabrera and our guy Mikoy Morales who had their moments in the film. If you haven't watched it yet, just be warned I've seen fully grown men who had a bout of crying in the cinema, a handy work of Ricky Lee and his excellent screenwriting no doubt. Go watch this touching, but now, well decorated film that's been lauded by movie goers during the festival. You'll be surprised how emotional it will get in the end, and see why Green Bones took accolades this year.