TCL Took CES 2025 Seriously: Displays and More!

It must have been a relatively insane day at CES 2025 specifically at the TCL booth where they displayed their very best displays tech and various aiot products to make homes smarter than before. From QD Mini LED TV's, to business and gaming monitors, they added more car displays, mobile phones, wearable tech, tablets and projectors. It's a whole ecosystem that they would want you to enjoy because that's exactly what they committed to.

The new TCL X11K QD Mini LED TV has an unmatched clarity and sharpness, thanks to its All Domain Halo Control Tech that makes everything so vivid. Aside from the video, they also did quite well using Bang and Olufsen audio despite its massive size. The 115 inch QM891G on the other hand pairs nicely with the sleek Q85 soundbar. They also have the R83 Professional Monitors for those who prefer it for gaming rigs. There were more that could fit different lifestyles, the crowd knew that was happening at the TCL booth. Meanwhile, they have the NXTPAPER 4.0 tech that has been applied to various mobile devices, a lot of people appreciated it.

For those who love AR, there's the RayNeo X3 Pro Smart Glasses to use for different applications. They also have the new PLAYCUBE projector which was cute and versatile especially for entertainment purpose. They also have a lot of other things for cars which gained traction at the event. They also showcased TCL Ai Me that are integrated robots, so imagine the things you could do with it if you are running a smart networked home. The TV's are also utilizing Gemini, AI tech from Google. They still are thinking about the planet and made these products sustainable. From the smart TCL FreshIN 3.0 Air Conditioner, to the TCL Built In Refrigerators, to the Smart Home Energy Management Solutions, they have it all covered.

TCL also partnered with NFL, it didn't go unnoticed because it is one of the most watched shows in the in the world. I guess this is going to be a reason why more sales are coming in North America no?

Philippine Teams Fare Well, APAC Predator League 2026 Host India Announced

And then, there was one.

The gallant efforts of our Philippine teams was quite fruitful, but the championship went to our neighbors from Malaysia and Indonesia.

Alter Ego (for Valorant) and Myth Avenue Gaming (for DOTA 2) just won the Predator Shield for 2025. They have bested teams from 14 regions, all falling to really good strategy and teamwork on both games. They won 65,000 US Dollars in prize money. ZOL Esports of Acer Philippines won 1st Runner up and a 20,000 dollar pot. Team Ivory on the other hand placed 2nd Runner Up which gets them 7,500 USD, still a great finish. MVP prizes went to CUD of Alter Ego and Bob King of Myth Avenue Gaming. They have  a separate prize for that too around 10K USD. In the two days, they also held several celebrity performances, CosWalk competitions, different activities to celebrate the occasion. Follow their official website to know more about the winners.

At the event, they also announced the next hosts which will be Acer India. So see you in Delhi perhaps?

Foundation Benefited 1,000 Individuals with Make-a-Wish Program

Looks like the holidays have been very apt for the folks from DigiP1us and their social arm Bing0P1us Foundation because they've been a very giving mood through their "Sagot ng Bing0 ang Regalo Mo Program" which is part of their community efforts aimed to help those who need it most in 24 cities just last year. 

Their executives and employees (mostly volunteers) made sure wishes from 45 folks were screened meticulously, as part of their Make A Wish program and their holiday activities nationwide. This was supported by their Executive Director Anglea Camins-Wieneke who puts this as one that could spark hope, love, that could impact the lives of those who are in the community.

To solidify the campaign, they also created a series called ChristPlus Stories, mostly about love and sacrifice that were shown on their social channels. The heartwarming videos elicited really good feedback from netizens, and those who were able to learn a thing or two about relationships, and kindness. Make sure you visit their pages for more of it today!

Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 14 Series in the Philippines

Looks like they won't be stopping anytime soon as Xiaomi just recently launched the Redmi Note 14 series in the Philippines. This is quite an aggressive start of the year for the phone and aiot device manufacturer especially during the first quarter of 2025, with devices that would promise to produce iconic shots, AI crafted images, equipped with a 200 MP main camera and durability needed for today's lifestyle. In grand ceremonies at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, they brought in different models such as the Redmi Note Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 5G and the Redmi Note 14.

Tommy Adrias of Xiaomi's Marketing says "Today is all about Redmi Note, our most popular one in the world. We want you to experience the flagship experience, and loved by millions across the world. In the first 10 years, it has created a family, and we make our phones better. Much of those who own one were still able to use it for several years, even to this day."

Water, dust and scratch resistant, there has been a call for the new Redmi Note 14 series to be even more durable. They want to have an iconic camera with it, and be durable like the previous ones.

Redmi Note 14 series include new AI cameras, since they want to have next level photos, they did good things with the 200 MP pro grade cameras with larger apertures even on low light conditions. It also has better ISO balance, the sensor should get you better details, clear in every angle. It's smarter, complete photography experience even on cam. It also uses AI for details and color. It's also equipped with better AI editing, facial clarity and better AI Erase and Expansion. You can also customize the backgrounds, and have bokeh that is better, plus one tap vlogs. The phone is tough, curved, and has slim bezels. It also has vegan leather, in Lavender Purple, Frost Blue, Coral Green and Midnight Black. It also has ip68, and can withstand 1.5 meter deep water for 30 minutes. It also has worry free touch display when you have sweat, water or oil.

Redmi Note 14 5G and Redmi Note 14

These phones have 108MP cameras, still can get stunning details, one that can also perform in low light, and can create more in Ai. You can erase  with AI and has IP68 standard quality. It is durable from drops and scratches. It also has security, a powerful chipset (Mediatek dimensity ultra). They also have this in 4G versions, if you are not keen in having 5G connection yet. It comes in Lime Green, Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Lavender.

The price is at: Pro plus 5g Php 22,999, Pro 5G Php 17,999. For the 14 series classics there is 13999 for the 5G and 8999 for the 4G option. They also have an Early Bird price promo with freebies and warranty so check out their promos listed at their social channels. It is also available online and with Home Credit.

Redmi Buds Pro 6 and Watch 5

New models for the smart watch and their earphones, better displays, brighter when in low or bright light. It has stainless steel crown, very stylish and comes in 3 colors. It always is connected and is in sync with your activities. You can also store songs on your Watch 5, can even answer calls, with ultra long battery life. It costs PHP 5299 and a thousand off if you purchase it early.

The Buds 6 Pro is quite nice, comes in 3 color ways. Delivers bass, treble and crisp sounds. It also has noise cancellation which is useful for different scenarios. It can last 36 hours, has a line display indicating power left. This costs Php 3599 but can be bought PHP 3199 if you get it early. It's available at Shopee. The Redmi Buds 6 on the other hand is Php 1699 and comes with 2 months of Spotify with their promo. They also have  a new 165W Power Bank at 10,000mAh capacity. There is also a smaller one in lower wattage that costs half. It costs Php 2,099 starting tomorrow January 16. Cables are even integrated on the actual power bank. They also have a Xiaomi Smart Display Max, a QLED TV that measures 85/100 inch at 4K display. It also has Dolby audio, costs 69k and 122995 respectively. They also have smaller ones, plus a Xiaomi Projector L1 that looks cute. It has automatic obstacle avoidance. It costs 11,099 available at the end of this month.

Congratulations Xiaomi! :)