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Energizer launches its first foldable phone

The cheapest one so far

Published

February 28, 2019

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: Android Authority

Recently, Energizer started an unprecedented wave of momentum. The battery-making company suddenly made a foray into the smartphone industry, releasing a flurry of super-charged handsets. Just yesterday, the 18000mAh Power Max P18K Pop enjoyed another moment in the spotlight.

Now, Energizer has launched another surprise. Riding on the current industry trend, the company has unveiled its first foldable smartphone — the Power Max P8100S.

As with every other foldable phone, the Power Max P8100S carries two screens — a smaller 6-inch display and an unfolded 8.1-inch display. Both displays run on Full HD+ resolution. Sadly, the phone’s hinge does not share in the sleekness of its contemporaries. From initial photos, the hinge looks like a bendy straw.

Unfortunately, Energizer has locked the smartphone inside a glass case, obscuring a complete view of the actual foldable screen.

Thankfully, the phone’s internal hardware matches modern industry standards. Under the hood, the Power Max P8100S features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. For shooting, the phone has a dual rear 48- and 12-megapixel camera combination, plus a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. Further, Energizer has also confirmed the phone’s 5G compatibility.

As with Energizer’s other smartphones, the Power Max P8100S will carry a huge 10000mAh battery. Though smaller than its siblings, the sizable battery is still a massive improvement from traditional industry standards.

Energizer has not announced when the phone will officially come out in stores. However, the company already announced the phone’s price. The Power Max P8100S will cost EUR 850 (or around US$ 966). Surprisingly, Energizer’s foldable smartphone is the cheapest of its form factor, so far.

Accessories

Sony ships its LinkBuds Fit Hatsune Miku edition to the United States

It will come with the special acrylic stand.

Published

January 15, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Hatsune Miku is finding her way everywhere. Last year, the pop icon built partnerships where you might have least expected one. Now, a recent collaboration has made it to new shores. Sony is shipping its recent partnership with Hatsune Miku in the United States.

In the middle of last year, Sony released a limited edition of the LinkBuds Fit featuring Hatsune Miku. Inside, the special variant is indistinguishable from the original series. However, it will have special colorway options, including the icon’s signature green.

Now, the limited edition is now available in the United States. It will be available for US$ 249.99.

Like the first launch, buying the special edition of the earbuds will give fans a limited-edition acrylic earbud stand featuring newly illustrated artwork by Ogipote. It also features two original HoloModels of the character.

Further, those who purchased the device will get access to a special campaign song called “BELIEVE DAY” and an animated performance of the same song. Fans need only to register their product and install the HoloModels app.

News

TNT earns honors at 2025 International Business Awards

TNT Petmaloop campaign earns Gold Stevie

Published

January 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines network provider TNT, the value brand of PLDT’s mobile wireless subsidiary Smart, earned multiple honors at the recent 2025 International Business Awards.

At the 22nd edition of the IBA, TNT bagged a Gold Stevie for Brand Experience of the Year – Consumer. This was for the groundbreaking TNT Petmaloop Challenge.

The campaign gathered content creators nationwide to feature highlights of their hometowns that give them “saya” (joy) using TikTok.

It culminated in an uninterrupted stream that earned a Guinness World Records title for the Longest Travel Livestream after running for 26 hours, 15 minutes, and 29 seconds.

Moreover, TNT also received a Silver Stevie for Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year for its SIM Registration campaign. This blended creativity and humor in urging subscribers to register their SIMs on time.

TNT’s awards form part of the broader recognition received by the PLDT Group and Smart at the same awards, also known as The Stevies.

These reflect the integrated telecommunications provider’s continued investments in network development, innovation, and customer-focused initiatives.

Apps

Apple gives up on making AI, inks a deal with Gemini to power Siri

Gemini gets another feather in its cap.

Published

January 14, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

In the not-too-long-ago past, the biggest names of the tech industry competed to build their own AI software. Now, though some brands are still on the hunt, it’s easier to name certain software that have more successfully drowned users in a flood of AI-powered features. Today, Google gets another win by adding Apple’s Siri to its Gemini cap.

In the past, Apple peddled Apple Intelligence, an upcoming AI-powered system to compete against the giants of the industry. However, much like other features from other brands, Apple Intelligence came out half baked with features still lacking months after the initial launch.

Now, Apple has signed a deal with Google to use Gemini for a revamped Siri. The former plans to launch a new version of Siri later this year. Because of the deal, the voice assistant will start using Gemini as a foundation for its own services. Currently, Samsung’s Galaxy AI already uses Gemini.

Formerly a battleground between so many competing brands, it’s now looking like a battle between two major companies: Google and OpenAI. Google now has a huge grip, though. Both Samsung and Apple are no slouches when it comes to owning market share in the world’s smartphones.

Now, as consumers, Apple’s deal probably doesn’t mean much besides the continued influx of features that add little to no value to a smartphone.