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The cutest gadgets in Asia’s biggest tech expo!

Published

May 31, 2017

Isa Rodriguez

Computex is Asia’s biggest computer expo, but that doesn’t mean that only techies will get to enjoy this five-day spectacle.

Spanning five days and housing a total of 5,010 booths spread out in four exhibition areas, the tech extravaganza offers highlights not only for the tech-savvy or the tech-involved, but also for those inclined towards the lovable stuff.

Cute gadget finds are everywhere at the forum, and so, I decided to round up our top five. They are:

Keyboard and mouse sets with character!

Like, literal characters!

Japanese cultural phenomenon (and all-around cutie pie) Gudetama graced this keyboard and mouse — a combo I never realized I needed, until now.

These Line character mouse and keyboard sets were just adorable. Look at that and tell me you don’t want that!

Colorful powerbanks

They come in all shapes and sizes…

… including your favorite emojis (because emojis are always relevant ??).

Lego keyboards

Literal Legos, you can build these things and take them apart — all on your keyboard.

These i-Rocks keyboards can be customized according to your preference, should your preference be The Simpsons…

… Hello Kitty…

… or whoever cute Princess this may be. These keyboards also light up with each press. There definitely were buttons that were pressed in the making of this article.

Speakers as adorable as these critters

These speakers are just so cute, I want them even without having ever listened to them.

There were doe-eyed unicorns, dinosaurs, owls, and even full-bodied kitties and pandas.

These adorable things allow for wired and Bluetooth connectivity but really, I couldn’t care less about what they did if they’re this cute.

Fun travel adapters!

Who says functional can’t be fun?

These Onlink cubes are actually travel adapters that would leave you needing nothing else when you’re on the road.

Equipped with different plugs and multiple ports, this nifty gadget makes sure you’re fully compatible with, well, everything.

It’s only Day 1 of Computex and this much awesomeness has presented itself to willing audiences (like me). I’m definitely looking forward to the coming days. You should, too!

SEE MORE: Things I’m excited to see at Computex 2017

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Apple Watch Series 9 + Watch Ultra 2 Unboxing

Featuring the bundled bands plus the new FineWoven and Nike Sport bands

Published

September 26, 2023

GadgetMatch

Apple’s September 2023 “Wonderlust” Event isn’t just about the new iPhones. They’ve also announced updates to the well-loved Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra.

The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 may not look so different from their predecessors, but the new features cater to older Apple Watch users to upgrade.

Aside from the upgraded S9 SiP (System in a Chip), this also enables new features like having a built-in Siri and even Double Tap using your two fingers and wrist.

And thanks to Apple’s Carbon Neutral goal by 2030, the new Apple Watches (at least the Ultra 2 and aluminum-cased Series 9s) are now more sustainable for the environment.

This also means saying bye-bye to our good ol’ leather Watch bands — but wait until you see what Apple has to offer.

Watch our latest unboxing of the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 9 (in Aluminum and Stainless Steel), plus a plethora of bands to try out!

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Philips launches Professional Soundbar dedicated for hotel rooms

Designed for MediaSuite TVs

Published

September 25, 2023

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Philips has ventured into the soundbar business with the global launch of the Philips Professional Soundbar (HAL5023) that brings powerful cinematic audio experiences in hotel rooms.

The two-in-one soundbar comes with a built-in subwoofer that has been designed and configured exclusively to suit Philips’ MediaSuite TVs, delivering a better and more immersive entertainment experience.

The device was built in collaboration with TP Vision’s Philips sound team; it features a professional 2.1 channel setup. It is designed to be installed effortlessly as either a freestanding or wall-mountable soundbar.

Afterwards, users may easily configure the soundbar’s settings using the professional setup menu on the Philips MediaSuite TV.

All other related settings can be quickly copied and transferred to the entire TV fleet remotely through cloning via PPDS CMND.

Control your experience

The newly-released soundbar can be controlled using the standard MediaSuite TV remote, eliminating the need for another controller.

It can also double as a high-end speaker for guests wishing to play any song, podcast, video, or audio file out loud on their personal devices, via Bluetooth or the built-in Chromecast technology on the MediaSuite TV.

The soundbar also comes with a power adapter so that only one power outlet is used, along with the TV.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2: USB-C vs Lightning

Are there even any changes?

Published

September 22, 2023

GadgetMatch

The 2nd Generation of AirPods Pro (or AirPods Pro 2) was launched not too long ago.

It’s got all the nifty upgrades from the first iteration including better ANC, better battery life, better chip with UWB, more sensors, a MagSafe charging case with speakers, and many more.

Then Apple introduced the USB-C version of the same AirPods Pro model.

You might be wondering: Are there even any changes? Or is it just that new USB-C port all along?

Spoiler alert! There are changes you need to know and might convince you to buy one.

Head over to our comparison of the refreshed AirPods 2 USB-C versus its Lightning counterpart (and a mini unboxing in between).