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OPPO Watch X now in the Philippines: Pricing, availability

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The OPPO Watch X is now available in the Philippines. The premium smartwatch retails for PhP 18,999 on all OPPO Stores and the brand’s official Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok stores.

Customers will enjoy the OPPO Watch X’s combination of style and cutting-edge technologies which elevate holistic wellness. The wearable comes in a sleek metallic finish, crafted using premium materials like the durable Sapphire Crystal Glass and a polished 46mm Stainless Steel Case. There are two color options for the wrist strap: Platinum Black and Mars Brown.

Beyond its appearance, the watch is built to military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) standards to withstand extreme temperatures, shocks, and even solar radiation. It also comes with an IP68 rating and 5ATM water resistance, so users can be ready for any adventure.

Built for one’s well-being

The OPPO Watch X is built for one’s overall well-being, with monitoring features that are there mainly to remind users to stay stress-free as much as possible.

First, OPPO’s new offering can monitor both long sleeps and short, 20-minute naps. It will also prompt users whenever it detects physiological signs of stress.

The advanced sleep tracking features includes analyzing different sleep stages at night. It can also identify irregularities like sleep apnea and provide corresponding early warnings if medical advice is needed.

Moreover, the Watch X monitors heart rate variability, skin temperature, and other indicators. Whenever it detects that a user is stressed, it will be give out guided breathing exercises to manage stress effectively.

Over 100 workout modes

On the fitness side of things, the OPPO Watch X supports over 100 workout modes. It also has optimized and pro-grade tracking for 11 popular sports, including running, badminton, tennis, and swimming.

The device utilizes advanced sensors and OPPO Sense algorithms for topnotch insights that cater to all levels of enthusiasts.

Runners can access real-time data on Ground Contact Time (GCT), GCT Balance, and Vertical Oscillation. A detailed post-run analysis will also be provided, tackling running posture and pacing.

On the other hand, badminton players will enjoy a dedicated mode that analyzes shot distribution, swing speed, and heart rate intervals.

Powered to last

Furthermore, the OPPO Watch X can last up to 100 hours on a single charge, with its 500mAh battery. Under Power Saver Mode, the device can extend its life up to 12 days.

Should you need a quick recharge, the Watch X replenishes to full in just an hour. A 10-minute recharge, meanwhile, extends the life to another day.

Seamless connectivity

Running on Wear OS 4 by Google, the OPPO Watch 4 also offers a smart and personalized experience. It supports several apps, including Audible, Spotify, Line, WhatsApp, MyFitnessPal, and Strava. It even allows users to reply to messages.

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DOOGEE to debut BoneBeat Series on 6.6

Audio wearables for active lifestyles

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DOOGEE is debuting the BoneBeat Series this 6.6 sale, offering active consumers wearable audio solutions that fit their lifestyles.

The new collection is designed to support and empower runners, cyclists, triathletes, and sports enthusiasts in general with a wide range of durable, comfortable, and safety-focused gear.

The DOOGEE BoneBeat Series comes in three models: the BoneBeat Run Ray, BoneBeat Run Digital, and BoneBeat Swim Ray.

Customers can get the products during the 6.6 Shopee Sale via DOOGEE’s official Shopee Store. All come with a one-year warranty.

The Run Ray (PhP 1,799) is designed specifically for runners and outdoor fitness enthusiasts. It has an open-ear bone conduction technology that allows users to enjoy music while staying aware of their surroundings.

It also has a built-in safety light for improved visibility, specially during night runs. Moreover, it has an IP66 sweat-resistant design and long-lasting battery life.

Meanwhile, the Run Digital (PhP 1,999) in similar to the Run Ray but offers a digital display for quick monitoring. It has enhanced audio performance, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity with dual-device pairing, and an IP67 rating.

Lastly, the Swim Ray (PhP 3,999) comes with an IP68 waterproofing and built-in MP3 storage for phone-free underwater listening.

It has a secure, pressure-free, and skin-friendly fit that stays in place even during intense movement, while still offering open-ear comfort. It has up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.

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The Xiaomi Watch S5 proves you don’t have to take it off

Elegant enough for dinner. Tough enough for Spartan.

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Picture this: one night, I’m dressed for a sophisticated gala in a carefully curated look. The following morning, less than twelve hours later, I’m standing at the starting line of a Spartan Trail 10K in Arden Botanical Estate with dirt on my shoes.

I’ve always struggled with smartwatches (or other timepieces) because they tend to ask you to choose a side. For instance, a classic timepiece looks right with tailoring, dinner jackets, and occasions where dress codes actually matter.

Meanwhile, a sports watch belongs in training kits, race bibs, and muddy obstacle courses. I’ve spent years switching between both, often leaving my smartwatch behind whenever the outfit called for something more refined.

Then, the Xiaomi Watch S5 arrived and challenged that whole routine. For once, I didn’t feel like I had to pick between looking polished and being athletic. I didn’t feel like I had to separate one part of my life from another.

A wardrobe investment

The Xiaomi Watch S5 immediately felt sleek. The upgraded stainless steel frame gives it the weight and polish of a traditional luxury watch. It looks expensive in the way a great accessory does.

It slips easily under a cuff, works with tailoring, and doesn’t compete with the rest of what you’re wearing. That mattered to me because I wore it to an evening event, styled like any proper watch would be.

Then the next morning, I wore it at a Spartan Race — at 6:00 AM, I was running the Spartan Trail 10K during a sudden downpour. Heavy rain poured over the course. Mud thickened under every step.

A few hours later at 9:30 AM, I was back on the course for the Spartan Sprint Open under the complete opposite conditions. Bright sun, harsh heat, and definitely no shade. By the time I crossed the finish line, I had visible sunburn.

I wore the Watch S5 across back-to-back races in completely different conditions. When it rained, the 5ATM water resistance handled it and allowed me to finish the Spartan Trail 10K with 350m elevation gain in 1 hour, 20 minutes.

And even in full sun, the 2500-nit AMOLED display was bright enough for me to check my pace and metrics without squinting through sweat.

In a way, that is the whole point of versatility. You don’t have to look good in one setting. You just survive all of it.

High-fashion navigation on a sample sale budget

I love gear that performs. I love it even more when it doesn’t cost as much as a plane ticket.

My Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) — which I had since 2023 — remains my benchmark for race-day navigation. It’s dependable and incredibly capable. It also costs enough to make me stare at my credit card statement in silence.

The Xiaomi Watch S5 gave me a surprisingly similar sense of confidence with built-in offline maps at a much more approachable price.

For trail races where routes are usually marked, that feature becomes less about finding your way and more about peace of mind.

Knowing you can navigate technical terrain without reaching for your phone feels reassuring, especially when weather conditions change fast — and on race day, mine certainly did.

One moment I was climbing through rain. A few hours later I was baking under direct sunlight wondering how my shoulders had already turned red.

The Watch S5 handled both like it was no big deal.

Keeping pace with a social butterfly’s calendar

A wearable becomes part of your wardrobe when you stop thinking about it. That’s where battery life matters.

The Xiaomi Watch S5 runs up to 14 days on normal use, which means I wore it across workdays, training sessions, events, recovery days, and race weekend without needing to obsess over charging it overnight.

It outlasted my phone, my laptop, and possibly my emotional stability somewhere between the last aid station and the fire jump.

Once I finally got home, showered off layers of mud and sunscreen, and collapsed into bed with sore legs and sunburn, the Watch S5 kept doing its job in the background.

Sleep tracking, recovery insights, and wellness metrics all quietly continued while I did absolutely nothing.

Is the Xiaomi Watch S5 your GadgetMatch?

What I like most about the Xiaomi Watch S5 is that it doesn’t force a choice. It doesn’t ask you to pick between being sporty or polished. There’s no need to separate performance from style.

It looks elegant enough for formalwear, and tough enough for weathering the elements. For me, it went from chic events to an action-packed Spartan Race day without feeling out of place. And maybe, that’s the best way to describe it.

Swipe Right if you want a smartwatch that can keep up with both your calendar and your training schedule. The Xiaomi Watch S5 feels right at home with tailored looks, yet it’s durable enough for muddy race courses, sudden downpours, and long hours under the sun.

This is for the people who go from dinner reservations to race day without warning.

Swipe Left if you want highly advanced training analytics or a deeply specialized multi-sport watch for serious race preparations. Athletes who rely heavily on performance metrics may still prefer something more purpose-built.

For PhP 10,999, the Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm feels more like a wardrobe investment. One that happens to track your sleep, navigate a trail course and survive the elements, and still look good at dinner.


The Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm comes with an early-bird price of PhP 10,229 and a free strap. The Special Edition retails for PhP 11,999, with an early-bird price of PhP 11,159 and a free strap.

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Smart Postpaid to offer Rokid AI Glasses

AI-powered wearable for enhanced productivity, content creation, more

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Smart has announced that it will be offering the Rokid AI Glasses via postpaid starting May 29th.

This makes Smart the only telco provider in the Philippines to have the smart wearable offered through its postpaid plans.

The Rokid AI Glasses come with native access to Google Gemini.

New and existing subscribers of Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499 can avail of the Rokid AI glasses starting at PhP 28,800 (straight payment).

Meanwhile, Smart Infinity members can get the AI-powered eyewear for free at Plan 8000.

Launched last year, the Rokid AI Glasses enable users to access Google’s advanced AI assistant directly through a lightweight, hands-free wearable experience.

Aside from Gemini, the international version of the glasses was recently updated to integrate other leading large language models into a unified AI platform.

This includes OpenAI’s ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Alibaba’s Qwen.

The multi-model capability gives users greater flexibility in accessing a broad range of AI-powered assistance and services through a single device experience.

The device is also equipped with a 12MP camera with immersive private audio for a hands-free, POV perspective recording experience for content creators.

Documenting scenes as they happen makes them ideal for vlogs and on-the-go storytelling.

Furthermore, the Rokid AI Glasses can help users with real-time translation, which can be useful for travel.

It even has AI-powered transcription and assistance, as well as a built-in teleprompter for professionals to enhance productivity on the fly.

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