Laptops

ASUS release new class of Vivobook 16 models

Upgraded graphics, displays, more

Published

February 17, 2023

GadgetMatch

L-R: ASUS Vivobook 16X, Zenbook 14X OLED

ASUS is coming out with upgraded versions of the Vivobook Pro 16 OLED, Vivobook 16X, and Vivobook 16.

It’s been a while since the brand has released devices from this line; these latest models now come with enhanced and detailed visuals, larger screen size, and an improved entertainment experience.

Of course, they all still have slim, bezel-less, and compact form factors, all while providing users what they need from the famed creator and productivity line.

Vivobook Pro 16 OLED

Price — Starts at PhP 82,995

Processors – Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processors
OS – Windows 11 Home
Graphics – Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU
Memory – 16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage – Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 SSD
Display – 16-inch 3.2K HDR display, 120Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio, 600 nits, PANTONE validated, 100% DCI-P3, MUX Switch
Audio – Dolby Atmos, Harman Kardon-certified, Cortana and Alexa support, built-in array microphone
Battery – 96WHrs, 3S2P, 6-cell Li-ion
Ports – 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 LAN, microSD card reader
Wireless – Wi-Fi 6E 2*2, Bluetooth 5
ASUS IceCool Plus cooling system

ASUS made sure to upgrade boost the Vivobook Pro 16 OLED’s GPU this time around. The big brother of the series now houses up to a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti to handle heavy tasks such as editing or gaming.

A free 3-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud also awaits customers who purchase the Vivobook Pro 16 OLED.

Vivobook 16X

Price — Starts at PhP 37,995

Processors – Up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processors
OS – Windows 11 Home
Graphics – AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics
Memory – 8GB DDR4 RAM, 16GB additional RAM slots
Storage – 512GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD
Display – 16-inch IPS NanoEdge display, 60Hz, 300 nits, low blue-light certification
Audio – SonicMaster, Cortana and Alexa support
Battery – 50WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
Ports – 1x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack
Wireless – Wi-Fi 6 2*2, Bluetooth 5
ASUS IceCool cooling system

Vivobook 16

Price — Starts at PhP 33,995

Processors – Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processors
OS – Windows 11 Home
Graphics – Intel UHD/Iris Xe graphics
Memory – 8GB of DDR4 RAM
Storage – 512GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD
Display – 16-inch IPS display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz, 300 nits, TÜV Rheinland-certified
Audio – SonicMaster, built-in speaker and microphone, Cortana and Alexa support
Battery – 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
Ports – 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0 Type A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack
Wireless – Wi-Fi 6 2*2, Bluetooth 5
ASUS IceCool cooling system

Meanwhile, the classic series Vivobook 16 laptops are likewise capable of delivering what’s expected from them, coming with spacious storage capacities, reliable processors and displays, and an assortment of ports for seamless connectivity options.

All Vivobook 16-inch laptops come with free Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Student, as well as Platinum Protection Warranty. The classic series (Vivobook 16X, Vivobook 16) also have ASUS Antibacterial Guard.

Laptops

ROG launches 2026 Strix gaming laptop series

The pinnacle of gaming experiences

Published

June 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

The 2026 ROG Strix gaming laptops have officially arrived. They are available in the latest Strix G16 and G18 variants, as well as the Strix SCAR 18.

The latest gaming notebooks represent the pinnacle of gaming experiences, combining upgraded ROG Nebula Display technologies, refinements to ROG Intelligent Cooling, expanded high-speed connectivity, and a tool-less, upgrade-friendly chassis.

The 2026 ROG Strix G series raises the bar for mainstream gaming laptops. Both 16-inch and 18-inch models come with 2.5K Nebula Displays, now upgraded with ultra-fast 300Hz refresh rate.

Both models are capable of ultra-high framerates for the latest AAA games, thanks to the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080.

Their chassis can accommodate up to 32GB DDR5 memory and up to 1TB SSD storage.

The performance is complemented by advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, featuring end-to-end vapor chambers, Tri-Fan technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal.

The ROG Strix G series ranges from PhP 159,995 to PhP 319,995.

On the other hand, the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR continues ASUS ROG’s pursuit of uncompromised gaming performance.

The Strix SCAR 18 comes with the first 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED laptop panel, with over 2,000 dimming zones. ROG Nebula ELMB provides up to 16x greater motion clarity. The panel also features 1,600 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, and AGLR technology.

This laptop similarly comes with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus, and up to GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. The graphics side is also enhanced by DLSS 4, Multi-Frame Generation, and GPU-accelerated technologies specially for the latest AAA titles.

New on the 2026 release is up to a 320W total system power. It also has a 20% thicker vapor chamber, as well as Upgraded Liquid Crystal Polymer fans to increase total airflow by 91%.

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 costs PhP 439,995.

Computers

Rewind: WWDC 2026

The Siri Update We’ve Been Waiting For?!

Published

June 10, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled Siri AI, a smarter version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, with personal context, onscreen awareness, deeper app integration, and a brand-new experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.

Apple also announced new Apple Intelligence features, Google Gemini-powered foundation models, smarter photo editing tools, improved parental controls, faster performance across iPhone and iPad, and the next version of macOS: Golden Gate.

In this WWDC 2026 Rewind, Michael Josh breaks down the biggest announcements, what actually matters. And, whether Apple finally delivered on the promises it made last year.

Computex 2026

Here’s all the RTX Spark notebooks announced at COMPUTEX 2026

We got notebooks from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI.

Published

June 5, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

There’s been much ado about the NVIDIA RTX Spark. By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about the upcoming reinvention of PCs. But, as a regular consumer, it’s hard to visualize just how this revolution looks like. Thankfully, in NVIDIA’s demo suites, a few manufacturers got to showcase their take on an RTX Spark notebook. And all of them are coming out in the fall.

ASUS ProArt P14 and P16

ASUS ProArt P16

ASUS ProArt P14

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

HP OmniBook X 14 and Ultra 16

HP OmniBook X 14

HP OmniBook Ultra 16

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+

Unfortunately, none of these brands could share comprehensive details about their laptops beyond a promise for raw power. All of these models aren’t the final version yet.

However, just from what we can tell, these notebooks do feel different from the standard fare of laptops today. For one, they are deceptively heavier. Though all of the OEMs promise a much thinner profile, they’re either packing a lot of tech inside or are using denser materials for their chassis. But again, these are engineering units, so who knows how heavy these things will actually be?

Secondly, based on NVIDIA’s demos, they can do a lot of heavy lifting. NVIDIA says that these superchips are meant for developers and creators, but gamers will also find joy in their performance. DLSS 4.5, in particular, feels like a true revolution in terms of graphics.

Thankfully, fall isn’t too far away. If you can wait, the next evolution of PCs is just around the corner.