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Facebook is working on a smartwatch with two cameras

The company has ambitious goals

Published

June 11, 2021

Shivam Vahia

Reports emerged earlier this year that Facebook is planning to launch a smartwatch next summer. The watch will have a display and two cameras that can be detached to take photos and video like you would on a smartphone or GoPro camera.

According to The Verge, one camera on the front of the watch display will be used for video calling. In contrast, the other 1080p camera with auto-focusing will be detachable for capturing pictures and videos. The content could then be shared on Facebook and Instagram and other apps owned by the company.

Facebook is working with third-party companies to create accessories attached to the camera, such as backpacks. It is also working with wireless carriers in the US to support wireless connectivity.

With a camera system designed in-house, Facebook could offer a new feature that’s not usually found on a smartwatch. The wearable segment is already very saturated, making it quite difficult for newcomers to justify their existence. Backed by Android’s custom version, the wearable will feature a heart rate monitor and other features that have become standard across the segment.

The Verge also notes that future iterations of the smartwatch could “serve as a key input device for its planned augmented reality glasses.” It’ll be available in three colors: white, black, and gold.

In terms of pricing, Facebook has reportedly “discussed pricing the device at roughly US$ 400,” which will put it up against offerings from other established makers such as Apple and Samsung. Facebook is working on second and third generations and plans to use technology it acquired from CTRL-labs to achieve its vision.

Related Topics:Facebook Smart Wearable smartwatch

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Samsung might bring a stronger Exynos to the Galaxy S26 series

It’s supposedly much faster than the Apple A19 Pro.

Published

October 21, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

One of the most persistent debates among Samsung users is the fight between Snapdragon and Exynos. Which of these two processors can make a faster smartphone? Though the debate is often technical, fans can get antsy about the answer. Over the years, the answer has seesawed between the two sides. Now, it looks like the momentum is swinging back towards Exynos. A new rumor hints that the Galaxy S26 is going — almost — all-in on Exynos once again.

According to Koren publication Hankyung, Samsung will ship with the new Exynos 2600 chipset. Apparently, the latest developments in their in-house chip have placed it on competitive terms with other chips. The report even says that the CPU’s performance already has an edge over Apple’s A19 Pro. Further, the GPU and the NPU are supposedly leagues ahead of Apple already.

For distribution, the Exynos 2600 will reportedly come to all markets except the United States. Samsung will still use Snapdragon chips for its American models to ease distribution.

It’s still a big turnaround, though. Years ago, Samsung even moved away from Exynos, shipping the Galaxy with purely Snapdragon chips. At the time, the company started new developments to improve their in-house chipset before shipping it off again to the public. Now, it looks like Samsung is ready to unleash the lineuponce again.

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Apple continues to backtrack from Liquid Glass

A new toggle will let you turn Liquid Glass down.

Published

October 21, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Liquid Glass is Apple’s laborious experiment in discovering why Microsoft dropped the Windows Vista aesthetic all those years ago. As cool as the translucent glass looked, having so many elements on screen tended to be distracting or overwhelming. Apple started discovering that when they toned down the transparency of Liquid Glass prior to the launch of iOS 26. Now, the update is going further by adding a new toggle to make the interface even less transparent.

Starting with iOS 26, Apple introduced a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. The design offers a departure from Apple’s flatter past. It’s supposed to make the interface more dynamic, but Apple quickly realized that it’s heavily dependent on the content underneath the glass interface. The update’s current version is, in fact, more opaque than its original iteration.

Today, Apple launched a new toggle in the iOS 26.1 beta (via MacRumors). The toggle, dealing with Liquid Glass, has two simple options: Clear and Tinted.

It does what it says it does. Under Tinted mode, the design is darker, and the elements underneath are more blurred. The intention is to make information more readable.

Unfortunately for those who really dislike the new aesthetic, there is no way to completely turn it off. However, the toggle, which should ship out when the update leaves beta, can at least give some reprieve from the translucent nightmare.

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vivo V60 Lite starts at 14,999 pesos in the Philippines

V60’s smaller sibling focuses on gaming, entertainment

Published

October 20, 2025

GadgetMatch

The vivo V60 Lite is now available for preorder in the Philippines, offering customers a stylish smartphone for gaming and entertainment.

It starts at PhP 14,999 for the 4G variant and is priced at PhP 17,999 for the 5G variant. These models both have 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Available colors for the device are Pop Pink, Titanium Blue, and Elegant Black.

Customers can now preorder via vivo concept stores, kiosks, and authorized dealers. Preorders until October 30 also come with the following perks:

vivo VIP Card worth PhP 4,020 (with 6-month Broken Screen Insurance and Extended Warranty)
Limited-edition vivo Buds worth PhP 1,699
PhP 1,000 discount
Extra PhP 500 off via Home Credit

In addition, there is a 5G variant with 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage for PhP 20,999.

The vivo V60 Lite is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset. This allows users to experience performance boost with faster frame rates, smoother graphics, and lag-free gameplay.

The phone also houses a 6500mAh BlueVolt Battery with 90W FlashCharge. Furthermore, the battery supports Bypass Charging, which is a common feature among gaming-centric handsets.

Other gaming features include Game Boost, Esports Mode, Mistouch Prevention, and Game Small Window for zero interruptions.

In front is a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10 visuals, on a 94.2% screen-to-body ratio. This is complemented by dual stereo speakers with up to 400% volume mode.

Not to be outdone in the camera department, the V60 Lite features a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor. This has a large 1/1.95-inch size and ensures 2x lossless zoom for crisp captures.