Gadget Manila

 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has placed Xiaomi on its “50 Most Innovative Companies of 2022” list. The designation in part recognizes Xiaomi’s commitment to pursuing technological innovation and to strengthening its research and development capabilities. In the second quarter of 2022, its research and development expenses reached RMB3.8 billion, an increase of 22.8 percent year-over-year. At the Xiaomi product launch event in August, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, said that Xiaomi’s R&D investment has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 39.7 percent since 2017 and is expected to reach RMB17 billion in 2022 and RMB100 billion in the next five years. BCG’s Most Innovative Companies ranking is based in large part on a survey of more than 1,500 global innovation executives who were polled in December 2021 and January 2022. It assesses a company’s performance in four categories: global mindshare, industry peer view, industry disruption and value creation. BC

PlayPark Inc., together with Asiasoft and Archosaur Games, is proud to announce the official launch of the newest mobile MMORPG Dream of a New World to gamers this coming September 27, 2022 in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Together with the launch of the game, pre-registered gamers will be able to receive their rewards and embark on an unforgettable journey into the Continent of Mulland. Dream of a New World conducted an Alpha Test last July 21-24 and a Closed Beta Test last August 31 - September 5 in order to fine-tune all aspects of the game for the maximum enjoyment of players in Southeast Asia. And to celebrate the launch of the game, the PlayPark Dream of a New World Team has a lot of in-game and community events lined up! There will be a Level Race from September 27 to September 30, 2022. Players with the highest level at the end of the Race will receive a limited edition Dreamers jacket. If you didn’t get the highest level, don’t lose hope; the player with

You can now use your Maya app to scan to pay AUB, GCash, Metrobank, and Unionbank QR Ph codes   You can now use your Maya app to scan to pay AUB, GCash, Metrobank, and Unionbank QR codes at your favorite stores – making your payments easy and hassle-free. Similarly, the Maya QR is ready to be scanned by these different financial apps as soon as these apps make the feature available.   To start paying with Maya using the QR codes of these e-wallets and banks, just look for the QR Ph logo featuring the blue, red, and yellow design in the middle. QR Ph is the national standard for QR payments, launched by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).    Spotting this design in a QR code means it is QR Ph-enabled, and you can conveniently scan it using your Maya app to pay for your purchases. Maya users will be delighted to know that they can quickly scan to pay for their purchases in more merchants nationwide wherever they see the QR Ph symbol. In the same way, users of any financial app that is

Acer aims to help prevent blindness in diabetes patients by making eye screening more accessible for more people Acer recently announced the availability of VeriSee DR , an ophthalmic AI-assisted diagnostic solution for diabetic retinopathy (DR), to promote its early detection in the Philippines and other Southeast Asia (SEA) countries. The program consists of three-month free use of VeriSee DR, as well as Acer antimicrobial  keyboard mouse sets to enable hospitals and clinics to conduct screening tests more efficiently. With the rise of diabetic patients, Acer hopes that by making screening more accessible, it can help detect high-risk cases and contribute to early diagnosis and treatment for DR patients.  With a rapidly growing population of over 680 million people  in SEA, medtech is booming in the region as governments and medical institutions look for smart healthcare solutions. In addition to the fast economic development and change of diet, many SEA countries have long been faci

New Quick Launch and Enhanced ActiveTrack Bring Out the Content Creator in Everyone DJI recently launched Osmo Mobile 6, a palm-sized, portable device that unlocks the full potential of anyone’s smartphone photos or videos. The latest addition to the popular Osmo Mobile series, the Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone stabilizer has been enhanced through functions on the device, software features and editing software to give users complete creative control of the phone cameras they carry with them every day. Alongside improved ergonomics and compatibility with larger phones, Osmo Mobile 6 features DJI’s 3-axis stabilization, a brand new Quick Launch and ActiveTrack 5.0. “Whether you’re outdoors camping with family or at home with a group of friends, everyone wants to explore their creativity and capture the moment in a unique way,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Manager at DJI. “A DJI Osmo Mobile stabilizer is the perfect companion to push the limitations of any smartphone camera and the Osmo

  Available now via OPPO Brand Stores, partner dealers, and OPPO Official Stores on e-commerce platforms Recently, the global smart device brand OPPO unveiled the all-new OPPO Reno8 Series 5G, bannered by the Portrait Expert’s brand ambassador and multi-talented actress Nadine Lustre.  The TVC showcased Nadine being ready for ultra-clear nights as she flaunts the OPPO Reno8 Series 5G’s flagship-grade camera system, exquisite design, and remarkable performance to the song “It’s Ultra Clear.”  If you are on edge about the Portrait Expert’s features shown in the TVC and curious to know more, then let’s explore these features. The all-new stunning look of the OPPO Reno8 Series 5G As showcased by Nadine, the all-new OPPO Reno8 5G boasts a brand-new OPPO Glow. Available in two fashionable colors: Shimmer Gold and Shimmer Black, OPPO combined five techniques with dual texture and dual coating to achieve this impressive look. It is complemented by the streamlined unibody design of the OPPO Ren

The SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium was the stage for the intense battles in the Predator League 2022 Philippine Finals, the first face-to-face tournament of Predator Gaming since 2020. Esports fans turned out to watch the live gaming action as Justin “Vill” Villarasen and Allyza “Tayrawr” Taylor energetically brought to life the action with their annotation. Poloris Esports The Predator League 2022 Philippine Finals offered the biggest prize pot of Php1 million since the league was born in 2018. For the Valorant division, Rex Regum Qeon made short work of Oasis Gaming with a scoreline of 13-5 on both Haven and Breeze while the veterans of South Built Esports and highly renowned Team Secret, a matchup with a very storied past, duked it out for a full 3-map series, with Team Secret bowing out of the competition, leaving South Built Esports to advance to the Grand Finals. Rex Regum Qeon With a hard-earned win, 2-1, against South Built Esports , Rex Regum Qeon emerged as the champion. Rex

The beloved esport of Dota 2 has finally returned to LAN action. GrindSky Esports, Execration, Polaris Esports, and Atomic Esports finally got to show their prowess in front of a highly charged audience at SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium on September 18, 2022. Polaris Esports Returning for the second day to host this prestigious event, Justin “Vill” Villarasen and Allyza “Tayrawr” Taylor were joined by a lineup of talented casters and panelists: Erika Mei “Aki” Ilar, John “Johnxfire” Nathan Fernandez, Aries “Kalbz” Alejandro, Nathaniel “NaTan” Wicks, and Rain “Rain” Zerlyn Manaig. With four of the most skilled teams in the Philippines, the competition was charged from the get-go. GrindSky Esports, a relatively new organization in the Philippine scene, slightly edged out the veterans from Execration, with a 2-1 scoreline that guaranteed them a slot to the Grand Finals. Flying straight from their boot camp in Cebu, Polaris Esports was matched with the tenacious underdogs of Atomic Esports