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Kindle launches larger Kindle Paperwhite models

And a more premium Signature Edition

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Love them or hate them, Kindles have successfully affected the world of reading. Amazon’s reading devices have made reading more convenient when we can’t bring dozens of books with us, especially as we travel. As such, Amazon keeps updating its Kindle lineup. Recently, the company has once again released a new series of Kindle Paperwhite models.

Compared to the standard fare of Kindles, the Kindle Paperwhite series thrive on its unique set of features. The lineup sports a reading light to help readers get through the night without a lot of light.

With the recent update, the new Kindle Paperwhite has increased its reading area to an expansive 6.8-inch display with smaller bezels. The display is also much clearer, putting out content at 300dpi. To make things even better, the series offers warm light and dark mode options. The more premium Kindle Signature Edition also sports an automatic light sensor which adjusts the backlight depending on your surroundings.

In terms of battery power, the new Kindle Paperwhites can last for a whopping 10 weeks on a single charge. Plus, the Signature Edition is the first one of the series to support Qi wireless charging.

The new Kindle Paperwhite offers 8GB of internal storage and will sell for US$ 139.99. Meanwhile, the Signature Edition has 32GB of internal storage and will retail for US$ 189.99. Both devices are up for pre-orders and will come with a free four-month subscription of Kindle Unlimited.

Besides the two devices, Kindle is also launching a family-friendly Kindle Paperwhite for Kids. The device has a kid-friendly design and will come with a free year of Amazon Kids+. It retails for US$ 159.99.

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Entertainment

Netflix: Kris Aquino makes on-screen comeback with fictional role

Long-time TV icon named “C.H.I.K.A.” of Netflix

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Long-time popular Philippine TV icon Kris Aquino has made her on-screen comeback as Netflix’s fictional C.H.I.K.A., or “Chief Head of Insights and Kontent Analysis.”

Netflix initially teased the campaign through a post mentioning that they were “hiring” for the said position.

The post also contained a bullet list of descriptions that served as clues. Not long after, the streaming giant bared the former presidential daughter and presidential sister has made her comeback.

A teaser has likewise been released. The fun skit features Aquino in this new fictional role, giving her signature witty commentary inside the Netflix editing room to ensure that the production of local entertainment content is of topnotch quality.

Two more episodes will be rolled out on August 14 and 20.

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New Yorkers compete in Ted Lasso lookalike contest at Apple Fifth Avenue

Futbol is life!

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Apple Fifth Avenue or Nelson Road? New Yorkers gathered at the iconic flagship store as it transformed into a slice of AFC Richmond for a Ted Lasso lookalike contest celebrating the return of the hit Apple TV+ series.

Dozens of fans arrived in Ted’s signature look, complete with mustaches, visors, blue sweaters, and khakis. Inside the store, the AFC Richmond takeover continued with themed photo opportunities and hidden Easter eggs for longtime fans to discover.

The celebration continued across Midtown and Central Park, where brand ambassadors spread kindness with “Believe” signs, complimentary coffee and tea, a tunnel of cheering Teds for runners, and the Goldfish Zone, where visitors symbolically let go of worries by dropping paper fish into a fishbowl.

Photo by Apple

The takeover marked the return of Ted Lasso, which premiered its fourth season on Apple TV+ on Aug. 5, which arrives more than three years after Season 3 concluded in 2023.

Jason Sudeikis returns as the relentlessly optimistic coach, this time leading AFC Richmond’s newly formed women’s team while reuniting with familiar faces.

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GadgetSnaps: Westminster Abbey

A thousand years of history, unfolded with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Westminster Abbey isn’t just another stop on the London tourist trail.

It’s the stage for coronations, royal weddings, and burials that span nearly a thousand years, all still playing out under the same vaulted ceilings that have been standing since before most countries had names.

Once you get past the crowds and the audio guides, a quieter version of the abbey starts to show itself: worn stone steps, poets resting a few feet from kings, light that shifts across the nave like it’s in on the performance too.

While losing track of time in Poets’ Corner (yes, me, playing amateur historian for an afternoon), I unfolded the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and decided the abbey deserved more than a quick tourist snap.


All photos captured using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

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