Philippines
Check out this cell tower disguising itself as a palm tree
It’s called a Mono-Palm
You’ve heard of the term “urban jungle” before. Instead of dense foliage, the city is overgrown with towering skyscrapers and steel lampposts. The only real foliage we see is more carefully planned than organically grown. That said, have you ever wondered how else the natural world intersects with our urban life? Check out this cell tower disguising itself as a palm tree in Bonifacio Global City.
Spotted by Reddit user u/projectbear25, the disguised cell tower literally towers everything else in the vicinity. However, if you didn’t know where to look, you might have mistaken the faux foliage for just an ordinary tree.
Before you freak out, this isn’t a freak of nature or an overblown marketing technique. This is actually a legitimate urban planning strategy. If you’ve ever lived in a gated subdivision, you’ve likely heard of several arguments against the building of cell towers anywhere near the area. Though most arguments stem from scientifically ambiguous claims of their cancer-causing properties, cell towers are often eyesores and ruin the look of a community. Arguments like these have gone for as long as the existence of cell towers.
In 1992, Larson Camouflage, an Arizona company specializing in building artificial landscapes in urban areas, transitioned to camouflaging gaudy cell towers as tall trees. From street level, the faux trees look like tree trunks. Of course, because cell towers need all the coverage it can get, they will often tower over normal-sized trees, creating a weird diaspora for those who care enough to look. Regardless, since the first one, the faux tree tower thrived across the United States and now, the rest of the world.
Because Larson’s first faux tree was a pine tree, the cloaking strategy was usually called the Mono-Pine. However, since its inception, other forms popped up. The BGC one is, for example, a Mono-Palm.
The Mono-Palm is just one example from certainly dozens all over the city. The next time you see a suspiciously large tree in the distance, chances are that it’s actually a cell tower in disguise.
vivo is releasing an affordable smartphone that focuses on gaming: The vivo Y03. It will go on general sale starting April 30. But as early as until April 21, customers may preorder exclusively via Shopee. The phone is priced from PhP 3,499 to PhP 3,799.
The vivo Y03 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85. To aid its gaming performance, the processor comes with a boosted GPU and Hyper Engine enhancements. This ensures smooth gameplay without any interruptions, at least for popular MOBA and FPS titles. The device also supports Ultra Game Mode and Multi-Turbo 5.5 for an even more immersive gaming experience.
Interestingly, the device only has 4GB of base RAM, but it does support 4GB of extended RAM for gaming and multitasking. Additionally, the phone has 128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 15W FastCharge.
For its display, the vivo Y03 sports a 6.56-inch 90Hz high-resolution Sunlight Display. vivo claims that this allows users to easily see content even when outdoors and under the sun. The handset also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Lastly, the vivo Y03 sports a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. According to its Shopee listing, the phone has two color options: Gem Green and Space Black.
The HONOR Magic V2, easily one of the world’s best foldables today, is now available via Globe postpaid. Customers may avail the thinnest foldable in the market through Globe’s GPlan 2499.
Customers have the option to shell out a one-time fee of PhP 31,600 to get the device. They may also avail via installment at PhP 1,317 per month. The HONOR Magic V2 came with a PhP 79,999 price tag when it was announced for Philippine availability, for everyone’s reference.
The PhP 2,499 plan has a 24-month lock-in period. It includes 25GB of monthly surfing data and unlimited all-net calls (including landline) and texts. Interested users may head to Ayala Malls Glorietta, Ayala Malls Trinoma, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, or online via the Globe Store.
Launched earlier this year, the HONOR Magic V2 is just 9.9mm thin. It features HONOR’s super-light Titanium Hinge that allows for such a sleek form factor. HONOR has tested this heavy-duty hinge to withstand 400,000 folds.
More than the foldable’s appearance, the flagship device is highly-capable performance-wise. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and is equipped with dual LTPO HDR10+ 120Hz displays. The phone can even allow users to play two games simultaneously with its Parallel Space feature.
For its cameras, the book-style foldable has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP 2.5x zoom telephoto shooter. In front is a 16MP selfie camera.
In celebration of TCL’s anniversary, the company is offering the TCL P635 TV for a lot less. The 55-inch TV may now be purchased for just PhP 20,995, or PhP 8,000 off its original cost.
Aside from the discounted price, TCL is also pairing the TV with a TCL S332W soundbar worth PhP 4,095 to complete the audiovisual experience. This promo runs until May 15.
The TCL P635 boasts of High Dynamic Range (HDR) on a UHD TV for striking brightness and shadow details, as well as vivid colors. The TV model is also made of AIPQ 2.0, a new quad-core processor that optimizes hardware and software performance.
The chipset inside the TV enables the TCL algorithm to process content in real-time. The TV detects the environment and upscales display and audio. Pictures are then optimized according to the content, so oceans appear bluer or rainforests appear more lush. Audio is also adjusted dynamically based on volume to eliminate distortion of signal and speakers.
Design-wise, the TCL P635 has a three-sided edgeless design for a fuller screen and wider visible viewing experience.
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