Laptops

ASUS launches Vivobook S AI laptops in the Philippines

Published

June 18, 2025

GadgetMatch

ASUS is bringing AI to the mainstream with the official launch of its 2025 Vivobook S lineup in the Philippines. Sleek, light, and powered by AI-ready chips from Snapdragon, Intel, and AMD, these Copilot+ PCs are built for multitaskers, creatives, and everyday warriors looking to do more—faster.

Vivobook S16 with Snapdragon: 32 hours of nonstop AI productivity

Leading the charge is the Vivobook S16 (S3607QA). It’s powered by the Snapdragon X platform and features a dedicated NPU capable of up to 45 TOPS, unlocking Copilot+ features like Recall, Click-to-Do, and real-time Copilot assistance.

Despite all that power, ASUS promises up to 32 hours of battery life in a slim and sturdy 1.59cm thin, 1.74kg light chassis with a military-grade finish in Matte Gray.

You’re also getting a 16-inch WQXGA (2.5K) 144Hz display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, Dolby Atmos speakers, and Snapdragon Sound support. Whether you’re editing video, binge-watching shows, or jumping between docs and calls, it’s a setup that’s both flexible and immersive.

ASUS Philippines says they’re not just introducing Copilot+ PCs — they’re aiming to lead the way. “We want to continue this legacy,” said Harrison Cheng, ASUS PH Business Development Manager, noting that the brand already holds 66% of the local Copilot+ PC market share for Q1 2025.

The S16 also comes bundled with ASUS-exclusive AI tools like StoryCube, Adaptive Dimming, and AI Noise Cancellation, alongside a Copilot key that launches the AI assistant in just one tap.

Vivobook S16 (S3607QA)

Snapdragon X Elite / 45 TOPS NPU
16GB LPDDR5X RAM / 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
16″ 2.5K 144Hz Display
PHP 50,995 (w/ ASUS Backpack, MS Office Home 2024, 1-year Microsoft 365 Basic)

More options with Intel and AMD — still AI-powered

ASUS isn’t stopping with Snapdragon. The Vivobook S16 (S3607CA) offers a more traditional setup with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and up to 20 hours of battery life. Prefer something more compact? The Vivobook S14 (S3407CA) trims things down to 1.39kg, perfect for portability without losing AI muscle.

Vivobook S16 (Intel Core Ultra 7)

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H / 13 TOPS NPU
16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD
16″ WUXGA 144Hz Display
PHP 65,995

Vivobook S14 (Intel Core Ultra 7)

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H / 13 TOPS NPU
16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD
14″ WUXGA Display (Cool Silver)
PHP 59,995

There’s also a more affordable Intel Core i5 variant and a Ryzen 7-powered S16 (M3607HA) for users who want AI functionality on a tighter budget — with up to 19 hours of battery life and the same premium look and feel.

Vivobook S16 (AMD Ryzen 7 260)

16 TOPS NPU / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD
PHP 55,995

Available now nationwide

The entire 2025 Vivobook S lineup is now available through ASUS Stores and official retail partners across the Philippines. Every unit comes bundled with:

ASUS Backpack
Lifetime Microsoft Office Home 2024
1-year Microsoft 365 Basic
ASUS Service Package (2-year international warranty + 1-year accidental damage coverage)

Whether you’re after all-day AI assistance, sleek productivity, or a laptop that doesn’t scream “try-hard,” the Vivobook S lineup might just hit the sweet spot.

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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.