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OnePlus Nord CE now available in the Philippines
OnePLus’ new mid-range phone is ready to perform
OnePlus has always given us impressive devices, sometimes, even known as a flagship killer. They offer flagship specs for a lower price and who wouldn’t want that? The first edition of the Nord was announced last June 2020. Now comes the OnePlus Nord CE which stands for “Core Edition”.
The Nord CE has a height of 159.2mm, width of 73.5mm, and it weighs at 170g. So this phone is light and ready to roll out of the box, just like that. Making this phone sit right at your hand without any disturbance.
Moving on the the front of the device we have a hole punch camera at the upper left, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and lastly, a selfie camera. Speaking of display, the Nord CE is equipped with a 6.43-inch 2400 x 1080 pixels 410 ppi Fluid AMOLED display.
Did I mention that it has a 90Hz refresh rate? This phone has a great screen on paper, but lets wait for a review to see the real thing. Anyway, the 90Hz refresh rate goes back to 60Hz whenever the screen is idle or while watching videos. It’s a great feature to have for those who take care of their batteries. And for its price, this phone has a really good screen. The screen is also protected by Gorilla Glass.
Cameras
Lets talk about what the camera has to offer. The main camera is a 64mp with an aperture of f/1.79. Then we have the ultra-wide camera at 8mp with an aperture of f/2.25. Last, but not the least, the mono lens at 2mp with an aperture of f/2.4.
It can record videos up to 4K video at 30fps and 1080p video at 30/60 fps. The zoom capabilities of this phone is 0.6x – 10x. The camera also has features of Nightscape, UltraShot HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Smart scene recognition, and Filters,
Price and Availability
The OnePlus Nord CE, it has 3 official colorways, the “Blue Void”, “Charcoal Ink”, and the “Silver Ray”. Upon checking the stores, the Charcoal Ink and Blue Void are only available.
The price of the phone is 128GB at PhP 16,990 and 256GB at PhP 19,990.
You can buy the OnePlus Nord CE today at the following stores:
Computex 2026
GIGABYTE to focus on end-to-end AI infrastructure, deployment at COMPUTEX 2026
Showcase to highlight how production AI is implemented, used on real-world scenarios
GIGABYTE has announced its showcase for COMPUTEX 2026, centering on the theme “Future Landing.”
Moving away from conceptual AI training models, the company’s exhibit next month will focus strictly on the immediate implementation, scaling, and real-world operation of production AI infrastructure.
According to the company, the exhibit addresses a major industry shift: the transition of AI from development phases into large-scale inference and physical operation.
Visitors can expect an interactive breakdown of the AI infrastructure lifecycle, structured into three distinct zones: Ready, Deployable, and Happening.
The “Ready” phase highlights fully validated systems simulated at GAIFA (GIGABYTE AI Factory Accelerator), the company’s dedicated facility in Taiwan.
To demonstrate rapid scalability, the “Deployable” section will feature modular, prefabricated infrastructure units that integrate compute, cooling, and power, all managed via the proprietary GIGABYTE Pod Manager (GPM) software.
Lastly, the “Happening” zone will showcase live, practical applications of physical AI and localized healthcare inference. Attendees can observe a live “real-to-sim-to-real” automation pipeline showing how AI models move from virtual simulation into active robotic systems.
GIGABYTE will also demonstrate point-of-care medical AI running locally, including real-time polyp detection and bone marrow analysis.
In addition to the primary enterprise infrastructure booth (first floor), GIGABYTE will operate a secondary exhibit on the fourth floor.
This dedicated space will showcase edge and end-user applications, specifically highlighting its AI TOP series. This demonstrates how the company’s hardware scales down from massive data center architectures to deskside deployments.
The GIGABYTE booths can be visited from June 2 to 5, 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Hall 1):
- 1F K0802 (Enterprise)
- 4F M0520 (Consumer)
News
Lenovo launches global campaign with David Beckham
“Maximum David” global campaign to roll out across markets
Lenovo has officially launched “Maximum David”, its latest global campaign featuring football icon David Beckham. Just two months ago, the electronics month announced its partnership with the Inter Miami CF co-owner.
The campaign showcases AI-driven technology, and how it elevates the creativity, performance, and impact of one of the most influential figures in sports and entertainment.
The timing couldn’t have been better, as it is just one month before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Lenovo, of course, is also the Official Technology Partner of both the men’s World Cup this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
The campaign will roll out across global markets in a mix of film, digital, social, retail, experiential, and event-based activations.
It will show how Lenovo technology supports Beckham’s initiatives across sport, business, travel, creativity, and everyday productivity.
Those stories will also be connected to the broader impact of AI across consumers, small businesses, enterprises, creators, and gamers.
Xiaomi has officially launched its Mi.com online store in the Philippines. This standalone website offers a more direct and centralized shopping experience, as Xiaomi has shifted away from third-party marketplaces.
The dedicated platform serves as a one-stop destination for the entire Xiaomi ecosystem. This includes the brand’s smartphones, smart home devices, and even the POCO lineup.
For instance, there’s the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Smart Band 10, and Xiaomi Sound Party, among others.
The move marks a significant transition for Xiaomi’s consumers in the market. The brand mentioned wanting to deliver a smarter, more rewarding digital shopping experience tailored for Filipino consumers.
Moreover, customers do not have to worry about the presence of discount vouchers or a reward system, as the Mi.com website has these integrated. That way, customers will still find a great value for direct purchases.
Here’s a quick rundown of Xiaomi’s exclusive offers to celebrate the announcement of a standalone site:
- Launch-Exclusive Vouchers: 10% off coupons on selected inventory, tiered discounts based on total purchase value
- Daily Flash Sales: Two high-traffic windows are scheduled daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Enhanced Loyalty Rewards: new Xiaomi Account sign-ups receive 50 Mi Points (1 Mi Point = PhP 1); during launch window, all purchases earn double points, which can be redeemed for future cashbacks
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