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What we need in our homes right now: The LG Styler

A home appliance that sanitizes clothes while making the look and smell brand new!

Published

November 2, 2021

Carolyn Ramoran Hamilton | Almost Diplomatic

Now that we’re on the pandemic‘s second year, we’ve slowly eased into new routines. Routines that should be helping us avoid disease — hopefully. From more frequent handwashing, mask-wearing, and more, there are extra tasks throughout the day. But as long as it keeps us and our families safe, we’re all for it. Korean tech giant LG, which brought us appliances and wearables that help keep the air we breathe clean during this time, has come up with another home solution to minimize exposure to the virus. This, by keeping our clothes virus-free with the LG Styler.

It may seem like a chic closet from the outside but it’s actually so much more.

Clean, sanitized clothes without the damage

In the past two years, we’ve been changing clothes more often and doing more cycles of laundry. Every quick trip outside means a shower and a change of clothes the moment we get in. After all, we don’t want to bring in the nasties we picked up with our clothes to our families. This means our clothes are exposed to more damage. Each cycle of laundry and each run in the dryer both contribute to fabric losing some of its longevity

Our clothes are exposed to more wear and tear as we give them a full wash. It seems like such a waste when our clothes aren’t even stained or if you didn’t spend more than an hour wearing them. Good thing there’s a way to clean and refresh our clothes without having to subject them to a full-on laundry cycle. The LG Styler, using its patented LG TrueSteam technology, sanitizes our clothes without the use of detergent and chemicals. If you have kids at home, you can also use it on their toys which will come out sanitized and free of allergens.

Clothes look and smell brand new and you also get to save on dry cleaner bills as it can clean high-end clothes that can’t go into your regular washer and dryer. From silks, furs, and even filipiniana pieces.

Pressed clothing without the stress of ironing

Personally, ironing clothes is one of my most dreaded chores — especially if I have to iron chiffon! It’s a backbreaking nightmare. I recently got a steam iron that has helped immensely with such a task. I do love it but I’d love it even more if it just did the task for me. It will definitely save me a lot of time.

Well, the LG Styler seems to be presenting itself for the job. It can also press clothes using steam, taking away all the wrinkles your clothes acquired in your closet. For pants, you only need to place them in a special section of the styler to add those crisp crease lines.

Helping the community

Knowing the need to efficiently eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses in the community, LG also recently donated a Styler along with Wearable Air Purifiers and hygiene kits to the local government of Pasig City. The company’s local HQ is located in Pasig and since the pandemic began, they’ve been quite active in helping out in their community. They’ve donated washing machines, refrigerators and digital signage displays to help out city front liners and constituents.

LG Philippines Managing Director Seungjae Kim shares that the LG Styler is yet another home appliance that can keep Filipino families and their communities safer during this time. “The LG Styler provides a fast and easy way of disinfecting your clothes, which is crucial in the time of COVID,” he said. “It is also a perfect addition to any household, whether you’re living alone or with a family.”

What about its energy consumption? LG Philippines says it will only cost Filipinos four pesos per cycle, making it a practical addition to any home. Here at GadgetMatch, we’re all for appliances that help make daily life easier and save us more time.

The LG Styler currently retails for PhP 139,000 (SRP). You can order yours via the LG Official Flagship Stores in Lazada and Shopee.

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What your smartphone color choice reveals about you

Eight colors, eight personalities. Here’s how to pick.

Published

August 14, 2026

MJ Jucutan

Your phone color says more than you think. With the Pixel 11 series, Google’s giving you eight ways to make that statement, and there’s genuinely one for every kind of person.

Hibiscus

You’re never the quiet one in the room. Hibiscus doesn’t ask for attention; it just takes it, and if that sounds like you, you’re probably not planning to start hiding now. This is the pick for anyone who’d rather stand out than blend in.

Pistachio

You’re the one who remembers everyone’s coffee order. Pistachio is soft and easy; the one whom people gravitate toward without quite knowing why. It doesn’t try hard to be liked. It just is.

Frost

You like things a little too organized. Frost means clean lines and a clear head, the color equivalent of a camera roll with zero mess in it. If your notes app has color-coded folders, this one’s calling your name.

Obsidian

You let the work speak for itself. No flash needed, because when you show up, the room adjusts anyway. Obsidian is the classic choice, the one that’s never trying too hard because it doesn’t have to.

Canyon

You’re the one who suggests the sunset drive. Canyon is warm and a little restless, always chasing golden hour whether or not anyone else is up for it. Available on the Pro and Pro XL, it’s built for people who treat every evening like it might be a good one.

Olive

You’re outdoorsy, but you’ll still show up looking put together. Olive is low-key and grounded, the one who doesn’t try too hard because it’s already comfortable in its own skin. Another Pro and Pro XL exclusive.

Fog

You’re hard to read, and you like it that way. Fog is understated on purpose, a Pro and Pro XL colorway for anyone who’d rather keep people guessing.

So, which one’s you?

Eight colors, three phones, one very personal decision. Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL goes on sale starting August 20 — with Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian on the base model; and Canyon, Fog, Olive, and Obsidian on the Pro line.

Which one’s calling your name?

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TECNO and Angélica Dass team up for a global portrait project

Dass aims to photograph 100 people across five countries using the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra

Published

July 8, 2026

Vincenz

TECNO has partnered with Brazilian photographer Angélica Dass in launching “100 Portraits of Becoming.”

It is a two-year global initiative that explores identity, representation, and how AI sees people.

The project officially kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya — where Dass began photographing participants using the latest TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra.

Who’s Angélica Dass?

Angélica Dass is best known for exploring identity and self-expression through portrait photography.

Her award-winning “Humanæ” project challenged conventional ideas of race and skin color by highlighting the diversity of human skin tones.

ICYMI, Dass and her project gained much recognition from:

TED
World Economic Forum
UNESCO
American Museum of Natural History
Vogue
National Geographic

Portraits beyond appearances

With this portrait project, Dass teams up with TECNO to photograph 100 people across five countries.

Rather than simply documenting faces, 100 Portraits of Becoming aims to tell the stories behind each participant. Every portrait is paired with a personal narrative about growth, identity, and life experiences. Creating what TECNO calls a “Living Archive.”

Participants are photographed in natural light, without filters, and while wearing clothing of their own choice to better reflect their authentic selves.

The collaboration also explores how AI can go beyond simply recognizing faces. Asking instead how technology can better reflect the complexity of human identity and give people more control over how they choose to be seen.

Powered by TECNO’s Universal Tone imaging

All portraits are shot using the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra, which features the company’s Universal Tone imaging technology.

Introduced in 2023, Universal Tone is designed to improve how smartphone cameras capture different skin tones. According to TECNO, the system is built on a database covering hundreds of skin tone samples, allowing photos to produce more natural and accurate results across a wider range of complexions.

The company says the technology aligns with the project’s goal of promoting more authentic and inclusive representation in photography, especially as AI-powered imaging becomes increasingly common nowadays.

From Kenya to the world

As previously mentioned, Kenya serves as the project’s first stop. With TECNO citing the country’s growing technology ecosystem and young population as reasons for beginning there.

Over the next two years, the initiative will travel to the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Brazil. The first collection of portraits and stories expected to go live online in August.

As of writing, TECNO is currently accepting participants from the Philippines where Dass is expected to take part from August 16 until August 22, 2026.

Through 100 Portraits of Becoming, TECNO hopes to spark conversations around identity, diversity, and how technology can better reflect the people it captures—not just visually, but through their stories as well.

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Dyson’s viral portable fan arrives in the Philippines

Published

June 23, 2026

Carolyn Ramoran Hamilton | Almost Diplomatic

If there is one Dyson launch that has generated unusual levels of anticipation this year, it is the Dyson HushJet Mini Portable Fan.

The compact cooling device quickly gained a following after its international release, reportedly selling out within a day in several markets. Now, just in time for the hottest and most humid months of the year (no thanks to climate change), it is finally arriving in the Philippines.

With temperatures continuing to climb, the timing feels almost inevitable. Lightweight and designed for use on the move, the HushJet™ Mini brings Dyson’s airflow technology into a portable format that fits easily into everyday life—whether commuting through the city, attending outdoor events, traveling, or spending long days under the sun.

Its appeal extends beyond functionality. Finished in Dyson’s Stone/Blush colorway, the device combines cooling performance with a sleek aesthetic that feels at home alongside the accessories people already carry daily.

The new Dyson HushJet Mini is your new companion against heat and humidity.

The launch also marks one of the most accessible entry points into the Dyson ecosystem. Priced at PhP6,499, the HushJet Mini offers consumers a practical way to experience the brand’s engineering and design in a product built for everyday use.

Given the strong demand seen overseas, interest is expected to be high when the fan officially launches in the Philippines.

Where, when, and how to get your own Dyson HushJet

The Dyson HushJet Mini Portable Fan in Stone/Blush will be available beginning June 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. at participating Dyson stores, including Mall of Asia, Podium, Greenbelt 5, and One Bonifacio High Street.

For those hoping to get their hands on one, it may be worth keeping a close eye on Dyson Philippines’ official social media channels and Dyson.ph. If international demand is any indication, this could be one of the season’s most sought-after releases.