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12.12 sale: Ultimate tech guide

The last sale of the year is here

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There’s one more reason to celebrate the holidays. This December 12, Lazada and Shopee is holding another much-awaited sale event — the aptly-named 12.12 sale. During the sale, you can score discounted devices and exciting freebies from most tech brands.

Without further ado, here are the best tech deals that you can score during the 12.12 sale:

We will update this list once in a while. From time to time, refresh this page to see more products on discount. (Last updated: December 11, 2020)

ASUS

Shopee

  • ExpertBook B9 (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-10210U or i7-10510U; 1TB SSD) — PhP 147,995 (Initial price: PhP 149,995) with free sleeve + Micro HDMI to RJ45 dongle
  • ExpertBook B9 (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-10210U; 16GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 117,995 (Initial price: PhP 119,995) with free sleeve + Micro HDMI to RJ45 dongle
  • Zen AIO 24 (23.8-inch touch FHD; Intel Core i7-8750H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050; 16GB / 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD) — PhP 98,995 (Initial price: PhP 99,995)  with free wireless keyboard and mouse
  • Business Desktop D6 (Intel Core i7-8700 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660; 8GB / 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD) — PhP 78,995 (Initial price: PhP 79,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • ExpertBook P5 (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-8265U + NVIDIA GeForce MX130; 8GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 71,995 (Initial price: PhP 72,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P2540 Business Laptop (Intel Core i7-8565U + NVIDIA GeForce MX110; 8GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 58,995 (Initial price: PhP 59,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i7-10510U; 8GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 55,995 (Initial price: PhP 56,495) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i7-8565U; 8GB / 512GB SSD) — PhP 54,095 (Initial price: PhP 54,595) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i7-8700; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 52,995 (Initial price: PhP 53,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • Chromebook Flip C436 (14-inch touch FHD; Intel Core i7-10510U; 16GB / 128GB eMMC) — PhP 48,995 with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D5 (Intel Core i7-8700; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 48,065 (Initial price: PhP 49,065) with free keyboard and mouse
  • Chromebook Flip C434 (14-inch touch FHD; Intel Core i5-8200Y; 8GB / 64GB eMMC) — PhP 48,995 with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i5-8265U; 8GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 46,995 (Initial price: PhP 47,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i3-9400; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 40,995 (Initial price: PhP 41,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i3-8400; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 40,995 (Initial price: PhP 41,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • P1440 Business Laptop (14-inch FHD; Intel Core i3-8145U; 8GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 38,995 (Initial price: PhP 39,995) with free ASUS Nereus backpack
  • Business Desktop D5 (Intel Core i3-8100; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 35,995 (Initial price: PhP 36,995) with free keyboard and mouse
  • AIO 22 (21.5–inch touch FHD; Intel Core i3-8130U; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 33,995 (Initial price: PhP 34,995)  with free keyboard and mouse
  • Business Desktop D3 (Intel Core i3-9100; 4GB / 1TB HDD) — PhP 33,995 (Initial price: PhP 34,995) with free wireless keyboard and mouse
  • AIO V161 (15.6-inch touch HD; Intel Celeron N4000; 4GB / 128GB SSD) — PhP 28,995 (Initial price: PhP 29,995)  with free keyboard and mouse

The first 30 buyers on the Shopee store from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 will also get an ASUS Wifi Router (RT-AC1300UHP) worth PhP 4,250.

Huawei

Huawei Store

  • MateBook X Pro — PhP 77,999 (Initial price: PhP 119,990)
  • Mate 30 Pro — PhP 34,399 (Initial price: PhP 42,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • MateBook D15 — PhP 30,999 (Initial price: PhP 35,999) with free Christmas gift package
  • P30 Pro — PhP 28,699 (Initial price: PhP 40,990)
  • Mate 30 — PhP 24,799 (Initial price: PhP 30,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • P30 — PhP 18,899 (Initial price: PhP 26,990)
  • MatePad — PhP 16,699 (Initial price: PhP 20,990) with free gift bundle
  • Nova 5T — PhP 12,999 (Initial price: PhP 15,990) with free night light and colorful speaker
  • Nova 7i — PhP 12,499 (Initial price: PhP 13,999) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 Pro — PhP 11,990 with free Christmas gift package and Band 4e
  • Y9S — PhP 10,799 (Initial price: PhP 11,990) with free thermos
  • Y7a — PhP 8,999 with free Huawei Band 4
  • Y8P — PhP 8,799 (Initial price: PhP 12,999) with free thermos
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Classic Edition) — PhP 8,399 (Initial price: PhP 13,990)
  • FreeBuds Pro — PhP 7,999 with free Christmas gift package and Band 4e
  • Y7P — PhP 7,999 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Elegant Edition) — PhP 6,999 (Initial price: PhP 13,990)
  • MatePad T 10-inch WiFi — PhP 6,999 with free colorful speaker
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Sport Edition) — PhP 6,599 (Initial price: PhP 10,990)
  • Y7 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)
  • FreeBuds 3 — PhP 5,399 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • Watch GT 2 (42mm, Sports Edition) — PhP 4,999(Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • Watch Fit — PhP 4,699 (Initial price: PhP 4,999) with free night light
  • MatePad T 8-inch — PhP 5,699 (Initial price: PhP 5,999) with free night light
  • Y5 Lite — PhP 2,999 (Initial price: PhP 3,990) with free portable fan
  • Band 4e Active — PhP 699 (Initial price: PhP 1,399)

Huawei Store exclusive prizes

Customers with a Huawei store account have a chance to play a spin game from December 1 to 14. Prizes up for grabs include a Huawei Mate 30, a PhP 1000 voucher, a PhP 500 voucher, and a PhP 100 voucher.

Lazada

  • Mate 30 Pro — PhP 34,399 (Initial price: PhP 50,990) with free Huawei FreeBuds 3
  • P30 Pro — PhP 28,999 (Initial price: PhP 50,990)
  • Mate 30 — PhP 24,799 (Initial price: PhP 34,990) with free Huawei FreeBuds 3
  • P30 — PhP 20,999 (Initial price: PhP 36,990)
  • MatePad — PhP 16,999 (Initial price: PhP 20,990) with free gift bundle
  • Nova 7i — PhP 12,499 (Initial price: PhP 13,990) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 Pro — PhP 11,990
  • Y9S — PhP 10,799 (Initial price: PhP 13,990) with free thermos
  • Y7a — PhP 8,999 with free Huawei Band 4
  • Y8P — PhP 8,799 (Initial price: PhP 12,999) with free thermos
  • Y7P — PhP 7,999 (Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • FreeBuds Pro — PhP 7,990 (Initial price: PhP 9,999) with free entertainment package
  • MatePad T 10-inch — PhP 6,999 with free colorful speaker
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Sports Edition) — PhP 6,599 (Initial price: PhP 10,990)
  • FreeBuds 3 — PhP 5,399 (Initial price: PhP 8,990)
  • Y7 2019 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,990)
  • MatePad T 8-inch — PhP 5,699 (Initial price: PhP 5,990) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 (42mm, Classic Edition) — PhP 4,999 (Initial price: PhP 9,999)
  • Watch Fit — PhP 4,699 (Initial price: PhP 4,999) with night light
  • Y5 Lite — PhP 3,099 (Initial price: PhP 5,490) with free portable fan
  • Band 4e Active — PhP 799 (Initial price: PhP 1,399)

Shopee

  • MateBook X Pro — PhP 77,599 (Initial price: PhP 119,990)
  • Mate 30 Pro — PhP 33,367 (Initial price: PhP 42,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • MateBook D15 — PhP 30,999 (Initial price: PhP 35,999) with free Christmas gift package
  • P30 Pro — PhP 27,838 (Initial price: PhP 40,990)
  • Mate 30 — PhP 24,055 (Initial price: PhP 30,990) with free FreeBuds 3
  • P30 — PhP 18,332 (Initial price: PhP 26,990)
  • MatePad — PhP 16,699 (Initial price: PhP 20,990) with free gift bundle
  • Nova 5T — PhP 12,999 (Initial price: PhP 12,990) with free night light and colorful speaker
  • Nova 7i — PhP 12,499 (Initial price: PhP 12,999) with free night light
  • Watch GT 2 Pro — PhP 11,990 with free Huawei Band 4e
  • Y9S — PhP 10,475 (Initial price: PhP 11,990) with free thermos
  • Y7a — PhP 8,999 with free Huawei Band 4
  • Y8P — PhP 8,632 (Initial price: PhP 8,999) with free thermos
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Classic Edition) — PhP 8,147 (Initial price: PhP 13,990)
  • FreeBuds Pro — PhP 7,999 with free Christmas gift package and Band 4e
  • Y7P — PhP 7,759 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • MatePad T 10-inch — PhP 6,789 with free colorful speaker
  • Watch GT 2 (46mm, Sport Edition) — PhP 6,401 (Initial price: PhP 10,990)
  • Y7 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)
  • FreeBuds 3 — PhP 5,237 (Initial price: PhP 8,999)
  • Watch GT 2 (42mm, Sports Edition) — PhP 4,849 (Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • Watch Fit — PhP 4,588 (Initial price: PhP 4,999) with free night light
  • MatePad T 8-inch — PhP 5,699 (Initial price: PhP 5,999) with free night light
  • Y5 Lite — PhP 2,999 (Initial price: PhP 3,990) with free portable fan
  • Band 4e Active — PhP 678 (Initial price: PhP 1,399)
  • Mini Speaker CM510 — PhP 1 (Initial price: PhP 990) (available only on Shopee’s flash sale)

Infinix

Shopee

  • Infinix Zero 8 (8GB/128GB) — PhP 10,990 (Initial price: PhP 12,990)
  • Infinix S5 Pro (6GB/128GB) — PhP 6,490 (Initial price: PhP 7,490)
  • Infinix Note 7 Lite (4GB/128GB) — PhP 5,990 (Initial price: PhP 6,990)
  • Infinix Hot 10 — PhP 5,490 (12 mn to 2 am); PhP 5,990 (Initial price: PhP 6,990)
  • Infinix Hot 9 Play (2GB/32GB) — PhP 3,990 (Initial price: PhP 4,490)
  • Infinix Smart 5 (2GB/32GB) — PhP 3,790 (Initial price: PhP 3,990)

realme

Lazada

Shopee

  • realme 7 Pro — PhP 15,990 (Initial price: PhP 17,990)
  • realme 7 (8GB/128GB) — flash sale price: PhP 12,079 (Initial price: PhP 14,990)
  • realme 7i (8GB/128GB) — PhP 9,990 (Initial price: PhP 11,990)
  • realme 7i (4GB/128GB) — PhP 7,990 (Initial price: PhP 9,990)
  • Buds Air — PhP 2,390 (Initial price: PhP 3,990)
  • Buds Q — PhP 969 (Initial price: PhP 1,490)

Customers can also enjoy free shipping with minimum PhP 0 spend, 20% cashback, and PhP 1 deals during Shopee’s 12.12 sale.

vivo

Lazada and Shopee

  • V20 SE — PhP 13,999 (Initial price: PhP 15,999)
  • V19 Neo — PhP 12,999 (Initial price: PhP 17,999)
  • S1 Pro — PhP 11,999 (Initial price: PhP 15,999)
  • Y19 — PhP 9,499 (Initial price: PhP 10,999)
  • Y15 — PhP 6,999 (Initial price: PhP 9,999)
  • Y12 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 7,999)
  • Y11 — PhP 5,999 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)
  • Y91C — PhP 4,899 (Initial price: PhP 6,499)

Shopee-exclusive vouchers

  • VIVOE300 — save PhP 300 upon checkout (12 mn to 2 am only)
  • VIVOF300 — save PhP 300 upon checkout (9 pm to 12 mn only)
  • VIVOC100 — PhP 100 off on minimum purchase of PhP 4,000 (all day)
  • VIVOG300 — PhP 300 off on minimum purchase of PhP 9,999 (all day)
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AMD announces Ryzen AI 400, AI 400 PRO series at MWC 2026

Offering support for next-gen AI PCs, Copilot+ experiences

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March 4, 2026

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AMD announced new products and initiatives at MWC 2026 Barcelona, headlined by their newest Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI PRO 400 series processors.

These latest processors are built on the AM5 platform and advanced Zen 5 architecture, delivering next-generation experiences for both consumer and commercial scenarios.

The additions enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to offer next-gen AI PCs across high-performance desktops, laptops, and mobile workstations optimized for modern workloads.

Along with dedicated AMD XDNA 2 NPUs and AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics, both series offer up to 60 TOPS of NPU AI compute, exceeding the requirements of Copilot+ PCs.

As such, these enable powerful on-device AI performance, including running LLMs locally and tackling compute-intensive applications for design and engineering.

The Ryzen AI 400 series processors are also the first for next-gen desktop AI PCs to support Copilot+ PC experiences. Featuring an NPU providing up to 50 TOPS of AI compute, these processors enable running AI assistants and productivity tools locally.

In addition, AMD is expanding the Ryzen AI 400 series mobile portfolio to include workstations. Some that are expected to release in Q2 2026 include products from Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

AMD PRO initiative

Furthermore, AMD announced AMD PRO for enterprise-grade security, manageability, and reliability.

This is done through foundational hardware and software designed to simplify IT operations and protect investments over time.

AMD says it will continue to evolve the AMD PRO platform by strengthening both its silicon foundation and software stack.

This will support enterprise IT teams managing distributed AI-enabled PC fleets. Meanwhile, expanded remote management features improve visibility, recovery, and control.

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Apple unveils Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR

Powering up the desk.

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March 4, 2026

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Apple Studio Display

After taking the MacBook Pro to Super Saiyan levels, Apple is now doing the same for the display it pairs with.

With its latest Studio Display family, Apple is splitting the lineup into two clear tiers. The regular Studio Display already feels powered up. The all-new Studio Display XDR transforms.

If this were Dragon Ball Z logic, the Studio Display is Super Saiyan. The Studio Display XDR is Super Saiyan Blue — calmer, more controlled, and operating on an entirely different plane.

A strong base form

The new Studio Display sticks to what already worked: a 27-inch 5K Retina panel with over 14 million pixels, 600 nits of brightness, and P3 wide color. It’s sharp, bright, and more than capable for photo editing, design work, music production, and daily tasks.

Apple upgrades the experience around the screen, too. There’s now a 12MP Center Stage camera with improved image quality and Desk View support. The three-mic array and six-speaker system return, this time with deeper bass and Spatial Audio support.

Connectivity jumps to Thunderbolt 5, allowing users to daisy-chain up to four Studio Displays for nearly 60 million combined pixels. It also delivers up to 96W of charging power for a connected MacBook Pro.

It’s the dependable powered-up form. Strong. Confident. Already more than enough for most creators.

The controlled transformation

Then there’s Studio Display XDR.

This is where Apple goes full Super Saiyan Blue.

The 27-inch 5K Retina XDR panel uses a mini-LED backlight with over 2,000 local dimming zones. It pushes up to 1000 nits of SDR brightness and 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, alongside a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Highlights hit harder. Blacks stay deep. Blooming stays minimal.

The display also adds Adobe RGB support on top of P3, covering more than 80 percent of Rec. 2020 for HDR workflows. For video editors, colorists, and print professionals, this shifts the XDR from “great display” to “reference-grade tool.”

Motion gets smoother, too. A 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync dynamically adjusts between 47Hz and 120Hz, reducing latency and making everything from scrubbing timelines to gaming feel more fluid.

Apple even introduces DICOM medical imaging presets and a Medical Imaging Calibrator for diagnostic radiology use in the U.S., pending FDA clearance. It’s a reminder that this panel isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about precision.

Built for the pro desk

Both displays share the same upgraded 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones, six-speaker Spatial Audio system, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The XDR model goes further with up to 140W charging power and additional downstream ports, effectively acting as a high-speed hub.

Pricing and availability

In the U.S.

The new Studio Display starts at $1,599 (U.S.) and $1,499 for education, while the Studio Display XDR begins at $3,299 (U.S.) and $3,199 for education. Both models can be pre-ordered starting tomorrow, March 4, with availability beginning March 11 in select Apple Store locations and authorized resellers.

In Singapore

Pre-orders open on March 9 via apple.com/sg/store and the Apple Store app. Pricing starts at S$2,199 for the Studio Display (S$2,059 for education). The Studio Display XDR begins at S$4,499 (S$4,359 for education).

Optional accessories such as the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse remain available in white and black color options. Apple also offers nano-texture glass and adjustable stand configurations for professional setups.

The message from Apple is consistent: the base Studio Display remains a strong professional companion, while the Studio Display XDR targets workflows demanding reference-grade performance and HDR capability. Pre-orders go live soon, with deliveries and in-store availability following in mid-March.

In the Philippines

Customers can pre-order starting March 4 at apple.com/ph/store.

Studio Display starts at ₱104,999, and ₱97,990 for education. Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR and starts at ₱219,999, and ₱212,990 for education.

Additional technical specifications, including nano-texture glass and a choice of stand options, are available at apple.com/ph/store.

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (from ₱10,490), Magic Trackpad (₱6,990), and Magic Mouse (₱5,490) in black or white color options are available at apple.com/ph/store.

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Apple debuts M5 Pro, M5 Max to supercharge pro workflows

Fusion Architecture, advanced AI

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Apple has introduced the M5 Pro and M5 Max, chips designed for professionals who need high-performance computing and AI acceleration.

Built on the company’s new Fusion Architecture, the chips combine two dies into a single system on a chip (SoC), integrating a CPU, GPU, Media Engine, unified memory controller, Neural Engine, and Thunderbolt 5 support. This design increases performance and AI capability while maintaining Apple’s focus on efficiency.

The M5 Pro features an 18-core CPU with six super cores and 12 performance cores, delivering up to 30 percent faster performance for demanding workloads compared with the previous generation. The GPU scales to 20 cores and includes Neural Accelerators in each core, boosting AI compute and graphics performance. Unified memory supports up to 64GB with bandwidth reaching 307GB/s, enabling faster data handling in complex professional applications.

The M5 Max expands capabilities further with up to 40 GPU cores and unified memory of up to 128GB. Memory bandwidth reaches 614GB/s, accelerating workflows involving large datasets, 3D rendering, and AI models. According to Apple, the GPU delivers more than four times the peak compute of the prior generation for AI tasks and up to a 20 percent graphics improvement over the M4 Max.

Both chips include a faster 16-core Neural Engine for on-device AI features, support hardware-accelerated media formats such as AV1 and ProRes, and incorporate memory safety protections via Memory Integrity Enforcement. Thunderbolt 5 ports with dedicated controllers enable high-speed connectivity for professional peripherals.

With the M5 Pro and M5 Max, Apple aims to push professional computing forward, particularly for developers, researchers, and creatives who require advanced AI and graphics performance. The new chips will power the latest MacBook Pro lineup, available for pre-order soon with shipments beginning March 11.

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