Lifestyle

Tech resolutions to add to your 2019 list

It’s that time of the year again!

Published

December 22, 2018

Koy Mapolon

The new year is just around the corner, and you know what that means! It’s time to bring out the pens and paper (or open up the notes app on your phone) and start thinking about what you want to do or not do in 2019. Only time will tell if we actually go through the whole year doing the things on our list, but it’s always good to have one to start the year on a positive note.

Now, resolution lists usually include things like eat better, work out more, save money, and the like, but we thought we’d put together some stuff that you might also want to consider for your own resolutions. All of these are tech-related, but some of them point to a non-tech resolution. Here we go!

Set some parts of the day as “no-phone” chunks

We spend so much time each day on our phones, that there are times when bonding with friends, family, or even ourselves become silent events lighted up by screens. Perhaps it would be a good idea to set moments like meal times and 30 minutes to an hour before bed as “no-phones” time to be more present with those we are with or even just ourselves.

Here’s a tip: Charge your devices away from the bed so you’re not tempted to check.

Do a social media cleanse every now and then

In one way or another, social media can get pretty toxic. There’s bound to be a negative side to being able to see into everyone’s business at all times of the day. It should do you a whole lot of good to take a week or so every few months to just unplug from all social media, live in the moment, and enjoy life.

Disconnect from people

In line with social media toxicity, there are probably people you are connected to whose posts make you want to roll your eyes every time you see them on your timeline. Or maybe there are people you follow or follow you that make you wonder how you’re friends in the first place. Now’s the time to look at your lists of friends, followers, and follows and do a little purge.

Protect your devices

You might laugh reading this. This seems simple enough, doesn’t it? But we’ve seen so many people with smashed screens and nicked devices that I thought this might be good to add anyway. If you haven’t already, you should show some love for your phone by going to the store and picking up a tempered glass screen protector and phone case for this essential device.

Use an app to help with your workout goal

After all the celebrations, it’s back to trying to shed those holiday pounds. We know how hard it can be to figure it out on your own, so why not enlist the help of some apps? Here are a few you could check out: Nike+ Training Club, Skimble’s Workout Trainer, and Freeletics Bodyweight.

Practice some self love (with the help of some apps)

A few months ago, we put up an article listing some meditation apps that could help you with your inner peace. In 2019, why not utilize one or more of these apps to start a habit of meditation? You may spread love to those around you, but shouldn’t forget to also show yourself some love. For the ladies out there, also check out this app called Clue, and help yourself by tracking your cycle.

That’s it! We hope you’re enjoying your holidays, and we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year ahead!

Related Topics:2019 New Year Resolutions

Cameras

What HYROX Hong Kong looks like up close

Photographed on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III.

Published

June 11, 2026

MJ Jucutan

HYROX drew people from all over the world for a single purpose: finish the course. In Hong Kong, athletes showed up at AsiaWorld-Expo ready to run, row, and push through 8 stations of pure functional fitness.

So, we brought the Canon EOS R6 Mark III to capture one of the most demanding fitness races on the planet.

The Expo floor is a lighting nightmare, a mix of harsh overheads and deep shadows, but the 32.5MP sensor handled the contrast without breaking a sweat.

The 40fps electronic shutter and Pre-continuous shooting meant we were already capturing the moment half a second before we consciously decided to press the shutter.

Covering a race means staying mobile, and the 8.5-stop IBIS let us move freely alongside athletes without losing the shot. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II stayed locked on athletes even when they were squinting through the final stretch.

What came out were stories of triumph and determination. Even when their bodies were screaming, they pushed through anyway.

This is what HYROX Hong Kong looked like from the inside.

Words by MJ Jucutan. Photos by Sky Rodillas.

Apps

The No-Nonsense guide to mid-year shopping

Let AI do the heavy lifting for you this Lazada 6.6 Super WOW Sale

Published

June 5, 2026

MJ Jucutan

The mid-year sale season is here, but the days of mindless impulse buying are over.

Shoppers are shifting toward intentional, value-driven decisions, focusing on quality, authenticity, and actual utility over flashy, low-quality gimmicks.

From 8:00 PM on June 5 until 11:59 PM on June 8, 2026, the Lazada 6.6 Super WOW Sale is dropping major discounts. But the real win is using the platform’s tools to maximize your budget.

Lock in the baseline discounts

Before diving into specific items, map out how to stack the core offers.

You can stretch your money by hunting down LazFlash Deals for up to 90% off, collecting up to PhP 3,000 in stackable vouchers, and ensuring every order qualifies for the free shipping offers available throughout the event.

True value comes from combining these three layers of savings on things you already need.

Jisulife: One of the participating, trusted brands you can get from LazMall

Filter for authentic value

Shopping smart means avoiding the trap of “too good to be true” counterfeits that end up in the trash.

Data shows a massive consumer shift toward trusted quality, with LazMall growth vastly outperforming standard listings during major sales.

To ensure your money goes toward genuine products with real warranties, restrict your browsing to official, brand-certified stores.

If you are upgrading your tech, parenting gear, or wardrobe, look to trusted names anchoring the sale like UGREEN, JisuLife, ANTA, Maserati Watches, Momcozy, and O.TWO.O.

UGREEN: One of the participating, trusted brands you can get from LazMall

Outsmart the noise with built-in tech

Don’t waste hours scrolling through endless listings or guessing which product is better.

The smartest way to navigate a massive mid-year event is to let the platform’s built-in features cut through choice paralysis.

Tools like AI Lazzie and AI Picks allow you to instantly compare similar items, analyze prices, and get personalized recommendations based on actual data rather than generic marketing hype.

Smart Shopper Tip: True value is a mix of the right price, verified authenticity, and a seamless return policy. Use this sale period to stock up on everyday essentials and high-quality upgrades rather than panic-buying items you’ll regret later.

Entertainment

X-Men ’97 returns to Disney+ for second season

Emmy-nominated series to continue mutant team’s story

Published

May 30, 2026

GadgetMatch

Marvel Animation’s Emmy-nominated X-Men ’97 is returning to Disney+ for a second season, starting July 1.

Along with this announcement, a trailer and poster have been made available. The first season of the animated series was one of the most-watched Disney+ originals, and a hit with fans and critics alike.

Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home.

Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the protagonists’ absence.

The second season will be comprised of nine episodes. The voice cast includes:

Ross Marquand as Professor X
Matthew Waterson as Magneto
Ray Chase as Cyclops
Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm
Cal Dodd as Wolverine
Lenore Zann as Rogue
George Buza as Beast

The series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Julia Lewald, Eric Lewald, Larry Houston, and Beau DeMayo.

Jake Castorena serves as the supervising producer. Episodes were written by JB Ballard, Beau DeMayo, Bailey Moore, Antony Sellitti, Brian Ford Sullivan, and Mariah Wilson.

The episodic directors are Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley.