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Catriona Gray talks AI, more at Samsung Unpacked

Creators react to Samsung’s latest Galaxy ecosystem

Published

July 15, 2024

GadgetMatch

Miss Universe 2018 winner Catriona Gray surely knows her tech stuff. Recently, the Filipina-Aussie beauty queen graced the Samsung Unpacked 2024 in Paris, France, where the tech giant revealed its latest products.

She also caught up with GadgetMatch, along with a ton of more content creators, to share her thoughts on Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem and the company’s latest product releases.

Throughout the week, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6, as well as the Galaxy Watch7, Watch Ultra, Buds3, and Buds3 Pro.

Live Translate, Buds3

Gray said she particularly loved how Samsung has expanded Live Translate’s language database to 20 languages by the end of 2024. As an ambassador who frequently travels, Gray was able to utilize the AI-powered feature for her everyday routine.

The 30-year-old model and personality went on to share that she is an audiophile. Being at Samsung Unpacked proved to be fitting for her, given that Samsung announced the Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro.

“That’s great news. It’s something that I’m definitely adding to the wish list as well,” she remarked, also marveling at the wearable’s AI capabilities.

“It adjusts to your environment … it automatically adjusts the music so you are still aware. That’s so cool.”

Generative AI

Speaking of AI, Gray advocated that generative AI specifically should continue to be used properly. For instance, she said a label should be a standard so that users can be more aware of the content they’re dealing with.

“AI is such a huge creative tool. But it’s nice to kind of educate people as well (with) what’s generated and what’s not,” she said.

Gray also happens to have a podcast, which she mentioned during the interview. It’s just one of the many hats she wears as a beauty queen, model, presenter, and ambassador.

Overall, the entire interview as insightful. To relive the virtual Miss Universe Q&A, watch the video below. Gray appears at around the 10:33 mark.

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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November

Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year

Published

August 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.

The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.

The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.

Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut

Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones

Published

August 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.

As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.

Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.

That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.

To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.

Gaming

Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October

The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.

Published

August 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.

Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.

As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.

Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.

The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.

If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.