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New Apple Watches feature hypertension detection, satellite comms, more

Groundbreaking health insights, better connectivity, more upgrades

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Apple has launched the Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3 alongside the latest iPhones.

Preorders are now available for all three new watches with availability in stores starting on September 19.

The new Apple Watch Series 11 features groundbreaking new health insights, as well as longer battery life, 5G connectivity, and and a more durable cover glass.

Among the standout new features on the Watch 11 is its possible hypertension detection. This can alert users if signs of chronic high blood pressure (or hypertension) are detected.

The Apple Watch uses data from the optical heart sensor to analyze how a user’s blood vessels respond to the beats of the heart.

This algorithm works passively in the background, reviewing data over 30-day periods. It will then notify users if there are consistent signs of hypertension.

The feature was developed with advanced machine learning and training data from multiple studies totaling over 100,000 participants.

Apple expects the new feature to help notify over a million people with undiagnosed hypertension within the first year. Clearance for hypertension notifications from the FDA and other regulators is likewise expected soon.

Moreover, the feature will be available in more than 15 countries and regions, including the United States and Europe. Through watchOS 26, hypertension notifications will eventually be available on Apple Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2.

Sleep Score

The Apple Watch Series 11 also introduces Sleep Score with watchOS 26. This allows users to track sleep with powerful sensors.

Several data are captured, including heart rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and respiratory rate. This feature can even discover possible sleep apnea.

Sleep Score helps track each of these categories to assign transparent and easy-to-understand metrics.

After each night, sleep score provides an overall score and classification in the Sleep app, motivating users to develop better sleeping habits.

The Apple Watch Series 11 starts at US$ 399.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Most advanced Apple Watch

Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers expanded health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features.

It combines being a powerful sports watch, an elegant smartwatch, and a comprehensive health companion.

The watch now supports built-in two-way satellite communications. This allows users to text emergency services, message loved ones, and share location even when they’re off the grind.

Users can access Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services and notify contacts with a few taps. Find My via satellite also sends location once every 15 minutes to contacts previously added to Find My.

In addition, if the Watch Ultra 3 detects a severe car crash or hard fall and the user is unresponsive while off the grid, it can automatically send situation and location information to emergency services.

The watch also features the largest screen on any Apple Watch with LTPO3 and wide-angle OLED. Such materials partly also allow for an extended battery life of up to 42 hours (72 hours in low power mode).

Like the Watch Series 11, the Watch Ultra 3 also features hypertension notifications and sleep score.

Upgrades in fitness features will also benefit runners, cyclists, swimmers, hikers, divers, and golfers.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at US$ 799 and is available in natural and black titanium.

Apple Watch SE 3: Numerous upgrades, incredible value

Lastly, the Apple Watch SE 3 introduces several upgrades across health capabilities and more aspects.

With an S10 chip, the Watch SE 3 now features Always-On display, faster on-device Siri, and even media playback through its speakers.

It also has up to an 18-hour battery life and charges up to 50% faster than the previous model. The cover glass is four times more resistant to cracks too, thanks to Ion-X glass.

The wearable now likewise features sleep score, as well as wrist temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications, and retrospective ovulation estimates. These features join the core set of health features available on the Watch SE 3.

The Apple Watch SE 3 starts at US$ 249.

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70mai launches the A900 series with 4K front, rear recording

Two new 4K dual-channel dash cams, both with 4G

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70mai has launched the A900 Series, led by the flagship 70mai Dash Cam 4K A900 Ultra, with the 70mai Dash Cam 4K A900 joining it in the lineup.

Both models record in 4K from the front and rear cameras, and both support 4G, so your footage stays reachable from your phone even when you’re away from the car.

4K recording from both cameras

The A900 Ultra uses dual Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensors to capture clear 4K footage from both directions. As a result, details like license plates and road signs remain sharp.

Smart HDR balances bright and dark areas under shifting light. Users can also adjust color tones and contrast. To keep feeds synced, the rear camera uses LVDS digital transmission. This tech sends a lossless 4K feed with just 20ms of latency.

Handling changing light

Driving into a tunnel or under the shadow of a tall building changes the lighting quickly, and 70mai built three imaging technologies into the A900 Ultra to deal with it.

MaiColor Vivid+ Solution 2.0 is meant to give more natural colors and finer detail, along with smarter scene adaptation. Night Owl Vision 2.0 reduces noise and glare to help with nighttime clarity.

Lumi Vision is made for parking surveillance in near-total darkness, where it automatically adjusts exposure and gain and applies noise reduction. 70mai says this produces clear, full-color footage in extremely low light.

Parking mode and remote access

Smart Parking Guardian Mode 2.0 protects your vehicle while parked. It combines AI motion detection, dual-channel collision detection with pre-recording, and time-lapse options.

The system draws just 5mA on standby to prevent battery drain. For extended coverage, the optional 70mai Battery Pack Mini powers surveillance for up to 30 days.

In photo: A900

Pairing the camera with the 4G Hardwire Kit unlocks 70mai 4G Cloud+ 2.0 features on the app. Enhanced Buffered Emergency Recording saves up to 190 seconds before an incident and 30 seconds after.

It automatically uploads this footage to the cloud for immediate remote viewing.

The 70mai Dash Cam 4K A900

In photo: A900

The A900 sits alongside the Ultra as the more accessible option. It records True 4K HDR at 30FPS from both the front and rear cameras, and Smart HDR can be scheduled to turn on at set times.

Its f/1.55 aperture is meant to help in low light, and 4G Cloud+ 2.0 keeps the dash cam connected to the 70mai App. It’s the model for drivers who want dual-channel recording and 4G connectivity at a lower price.


The 70mai Dash Cam 4K A900 Ultra retails for US$ 300, available for pre-order at US$ 240. Meanwhile, the A900 is priced at US$ 200, currently 20% off at US$ 170.

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Manila turns up the volume at COVE

Sony Philippines launched its ULT TOWER lineup at Beyond the Beat, with SB19 joining the ULT Squad.

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Sound and style shared the floor at COVE Manila in Okada Manila. Sony Philippines opened its doors for Beyond the Beat: The Next-Level ULT POWER SOUND Experience.

The event marked the company’s biggest ULT POWER SOUND launch in the country, and Sony paced the program like an exclusive night out.

Stacked ULT Towers filled the space. Guests styled themselves with designer pieces from Alser Lumawag, and SB19 closed the evening as the newest Sony ULT Squad members.

MySony members from every tier joined industry guests while the new ULT TOWER lineup set the tempo.

The towers take center stage

Shuhei Sugihara, Sony Philippines’ President and Managing Director, opened the program.

Product Marketing Specialist Keira Ambubuyog then introduced the newest additions to the lineup.

Arbie Bandiling of Personal Audio Systems unveiled the latest ULT Squad video. The clip introduced the artists and personalities fronting the campaign.

The lineup features the ULT TOWER 5, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER MAX. The new series pairs large circular woofers and high-capacity cabinets with ULT DUCT technology.

This design delivers stronger low-frequency bass than earlier models. The ULT TOWER MAX leads the series, described as Sony’s most powerful bass speaker yet.

On another note, Sony pitches the ULT TOWER 7 as stage-worthy sound in a portable frame. Meanwhile, the compact ULT TOWER 5 targets smaller gatherings and features karaoke and DJ capabilities.

Experiential zones bring the sound to life

Guests explored the lineup across several interactive event zones. Step into the Beat paired an arcade-inspired setup with stacked ULT Towers and a dance pad. ULT Selfie Club handled photo ops.

Nearby, ULT Cover Star let guests style ULT Field speakers alongside designer pieces from Alser Lumawag. Here, the speakers served as chic fashion accessories.

The Bass District gave VIPs and influencers a private, nightlife-inspired lounge. Karaoke Lounges invited everyone else to grab a mic and test the party-ready towers firsthand.

The ULT Squad shows up

Fashion influencer and ULT Squad member Angelique Manto-Guison hosted the night.

A-Team opened the show with a high-energy routine before Carlos Serrano III took the stage. David Guison and Jacqueline Jala walked the stage with ULT Models in elevated fashion, and Jeremy G followed with a dynamic musical performance.

KAIA brought a youthful pop sound, while Maki delivered a set in his signature style.

SB19 closed the night, making their debut as the newest Sony ULT Squad members. Sony pairs its sound technology with the group’s influence in Filipino music. This collaboration positions the Squad as a platform for artists shaping contemporary music culture.


The ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER 5 are now available at Sony Centres and authorized dealers nationwide.

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Jackery Explorer 300D: Power and portability in one

Uninterrupted workflows for digital nomads, freelance creatives, more

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For digital nomads, freelance creatives, and even work-from-home professionals, staying productive on the move means carrying around multiple gadgets, cords, adapters, and power banks to survive the day.

Having to carry such weight, quite literally, is vital for maintaining workflow continuity.

For a more seamless experience and to have just one extra portable device to power all working parts, there’s the Jackery Explorer 300D.

Launched just last month, this grab-and-go offering from Jackery is designed for the modern lifestyle.

It moves away from Jackery’s traditional aesthetic with a sleek, speaker-like form factor. It weighs just 2.5 kilograms and is 64% smaller than standard 300W units in the market.

This ultra-compact size was made possible by a smart engineering choice of swapping bulky traditional AC wall outlets for highly efficient DC-only and USB-C ports —  which also helps eliminate idle power loss.

With a 288Wh capacity, the Jackery Explorer 300D holds enough juice for up to nine power banks.

It can keep a Type-C fast-charging laptop for up to three to four full cycles, a Wi-Fi router alive for hours, and recharge cameras or drone batteries up to five times for a lengthy production day.

For smaller gadgets like smartphones and portable fans, the power station can juice them up for up to 22 times.

It can even charge five devices simultaneously with a total of three USB-C ports, a USB-A port, and a DC 12V car charger port.

All these ensure users are never disconnected, wherever they may set up their mobile office.

Another brilliant touch is the two-in-one shoulder strap that easily unclips to double as a heavy-duty 140W USB-C charging cable.

The everyday carry is available via Lazada and Shopee, and at the official Jackery kiosk in SM Fairview, as well as other partner stores.

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