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Fitbit Charge 3 comes with so many yummy strap options
It also has a 7-day battery life!
The best trackers are the ones that are always on your wrist and running. Though there are a number of impressive ones in the market, so few of them perform in terms of battery time.
Fitbit’s newest health wearable, announced just last August, promises to remedy that. The Fitbit Charge 3 boasts a battery that will last you seven days.
This sleek little thing features an improved touchscreen display that’s made of aluminum and Gorilla Glass, plus an inductive side button (yep, no physical buttons on this baby!). The Charge 3 comes in two colors: Black with a graphite tracker or Blue-gray with a rose-gold tracker. But, if you don’t like those colors, there are a number of strap options available:
For those who want a less sporty look, there are leather strap options, too.
These woven straps, similar to the Fitbit Versa straps, are also looking pretty good.
Aside from looking nice with the benefit of having a slew of straps available for this wearable, the Charge 3 can do a whole lot of things. This fitness band connects to the Fitbit app and tracks your pace and distance in real time, allows for continuous heart rate tracking, and even records sleep.
There’s even automatic exercise recognition which means you don’t have to manually input activities like running, swimming, or certain sports. It has Fitbit Pay, and it’s the first fitness tracker that has smartphone notifications and quick reply for Android.
The Fitbit Charge 3 retails starting at US$ 150 for the basic version and US$ 170 for the special edition NFC- and Fitbit Pay-enabled one. It’s also available in the Philippines for PhP 9,990 and PhP 10,990, respectively. The different bands retail for US$ 30 to US$ 50 or PhP 1,690 to PhP 2,990.


Xiaomi is officially launching the Redmi 9T in the Philippines. This entry level smartphone that’s a POCO M3 dead-ringer promises to power you unlike any other in its price segment.
The display is 6.53 inches with a FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3. Xiaomi even put a thought on the user’s viewing experience, with the phone having a TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification. It also has a Widevine L1 certification for streaming Netflix episodes and movies in full HD and above.
On the performance front, Redmi 9T packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. This chipset delivers capable performance without sipping too much energy thanks to its 11nm fabrication process. Backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery, users can last a day and a half without needing to charge.
But if users really need to charge, they can surely rely on the in-box 22.5W charger for quick top-ups. By default, the Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging support and reverse wired charging capabilities.
Xiaomi also touts the improved 48MP quad-camera setup on the Redmi 9T. The 48MP wide-angle primary camera is backed by an 8Mp ultra-wide-angle camera for better landscape and group shots. It also has a 2MP depth and 2Mp macro camera for better close-up shots and bokeh.
For videography, Xiaomi added a movie frame feature to give videos a more cinematic look and feel. The timelapse feature also improves on the Redmi 9T with support for custom speeds and duration. Combined with microSD expandable storage for up to 512GB, users shouldn’t run out of space even when taking lots of videos or downloading games.
Price and availability
Redmi 9T will be available in 4GB + 64GB atPhP 6,990. Meanwhile, the 6GB + 128GB version will be available at PhP 7,990.
Both of Redmi 9T’s versions will be on sale at the Xiaomi Philippines Flagship Store on on Lazada and Shopee on January 29, 2021. There will be a special offering of PhP500 off for the 4+64GB variant for 24 hours.
The new Redmi 9T will also be available with exclusive freebies at Authorized Mi Stores and resellers only during the official sale.
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VeMoBro: New shopping, shipping experience
The e-commerce site wants to be the Filipinos’ preferred shopping partner

It’s official, VeMoBro — a proudly Filipino e-commerce platform — formally launches today.
Launching at a time when Filipino consumers need more e-commerce options, VeMoBero puts emphasis on providing superior services to both online customers and sellers through its unique take on digital shopping and on the most critical aspect of e-commerce, which is logistics. The company commits to empowering Filipino retailers of all sizes, with focus on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Worry-free shopping with leveled-up shipping
VeMoBro ensures the legitimacy of the products on its marketplace to protect both consumers and sellers. No fakes and scams here. The brand adopts fail-safe features to filter out fake sellers and implements a system that regulates and ensures accurate, easy-to-read product descriptions to deliver peace of mind while shopping.
The platform offers a wide array of “new essentials” comprising food and grocery items, home essentials, tech gadgets and accessories, and automotive products.
The company guarantees a standard 48-hour delivery, putting it ahead of the competition. Customers may even opt for same-day delivery with just a simple scroll and click with VeMoBro’s wide range of partner delivery service providers.
VeMoBro also offers several payment options: cash-on-delivery, online banking or e-wallet payment through GCash, GrabPay, Coins.ph and Dragonpay.
Another thing that sets VeMoBro’s platform apart is its campaign for fair use between customers and sellers. Both parties in the transaction can rate each other on the site.
While the review of sellers has been a long-known feature on online shopping sites, VeMoBro’s platform encourages sellers to appeal and report faulty product reviews. Additionally, sellers can give reviews of customers so other merchants can be made aware of fraudulent customers or transactions.
E-commerce with the local community at its core
VeMoBro was created with the local community’s needs at its core. As the Philippine economy rebounds from the pandemic, VeMoBro aims to empower local entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform where they can grow their business.
With this in mind, VeMoBro provides merchants with a seamless onboarding system, enhanced delivery service and efficient customer service. Moreover, business owners can navigate the VeMoBro site smoothly while selling products, managing inventories and getting sales analysis reports right at their fingertips.
Amid a competitive industry, VeMoBro hopes to be a symbol of hope for Filipino consumers and businesses alike by providing a safe and secure e-commerce platform where consumers can have a quality online shopping experience and businesses can thrive and serve their customers.
You can start shopping by visiting https://vemobro.com.ph/ VeMoBro’s mobile app will also be available on the Google Play Store soon.
First time “suki” may also avail VeMoBro’s special welcome deal promo. From January 27 until June 30, new customers will be entitled to a Php100 off on their first orders with a minimum spend of PhP 1,000. Customers will be provided with the promo code upon signing up on VeMoBro’s website or mobile application.

If you’ve been holding out on getting a new laptop for all your needs, know that you haven’t been waiting in vain. ASUS ROG is launching their AMD Ryzen 2021 Gaming Laptops in the Philippines! The lineup is comes in many configurations and price points that there’s definitely something here that can be your GadgetMatch!
Included in the lineup are: ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, ROG Zephyrus G15, the ROG Strix Scar series, a couple of ROG Strix G laptops, new members of the TUF Gaming series, along with gaming backpacks to safely carry around these bad boys.
ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE
PRODUCT | DISPLAY | CPU | GPU | RAM | STORAGE | COLOR,
FEATURE |
SRP | BUNDLE | BUNDLE VALUE | AVAILABILITY |
ZEPHYRUS DUO 15 SE
GX551QS-HB041TS |
15″ 4K UHD, 120Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3080 16GD6 | 16GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE SSD + 1TB
(RAID 0) |
Off-Black | ₱ 254,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Delta Gaming Headset, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 31,000.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
ZEPHYRUS DUO 15 SE
GX551QR-HF009TS |
15″ FHD, 300Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 16GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE SSD + 1TB
(RAID 0) |
Off-Black | ₱ 199,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Delta Gaming Headset, ROG Ranger Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 31,000.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
ROG Zephyrus G15
PRODUCT | DISPLAY | CPU | GPU | RAM | STORAGE | COLOR,
FEATURE |
SRP | BUNDLE | BUNDLE VALUE | AVAILABILITY |
ZEPHYRUS G15 GA503QS-HQ017TS | 15″ QHD, 165Hz | R9-5900HS | RTX 3080 16GD6 | 16GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Moonlight White | ₱ 179,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 21,000.00 | FEB 2nd WEEK |
ZEPHYRUS G15
GA503QS-HQ018TS |
15″ QHD, 165Hz | R9-5900HS | RTX 3080 16GD6 | 16GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Eclipse Gray | ₱ 179,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 21,000.00 | FEB 4TH WEEK |
ZEPHYRUS G15 GA503QR-HQ050TS | 15″ QHD, 165Hz | R9-5900HS | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 8GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Eclipse Gray | ₱ 139,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 21,000.00 | FEB 2nd WEEK |
ROG Strix SCARs
PRODUCT | DISPLAY | CPU | GPU | RAM | STORAGE | COLOR,
FEATURE |
SRP | BUNDLE | BUNDLE VALUE | AVAILABILITY |
STRIX SCAR 17 G733QS-HG153TS | 17″ FHD, 300Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3080 16GD6 | 16GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE SSD + 1TB
(RAID 0) |
Original Black | ₱ 199,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Delta Gaming Headset, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 30,000.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
STRIX SCAR 17 G733QR-HG021TS | 17″ FHD, 300Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 8GB x 2 | 1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Original Black | ₱ 149,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Delta Gaming Headset, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 30,000.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
PRODUCT | DISPLAY | CPU | GPU | RAM | STORAGE | COLOR,
FEATURE |
SRP | BUNDLE | BUNDLE VALUE | AVAILABILITY |
STRIX SCAR 15 G533QS-HF126TS | 15″ FHD, 300Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3080 16GD6 | 16GB
x 2 |
1TB PCIE SSD + 1TB
(RAID 0) |
Original Black, Numpad | ₱ 194,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Delta Gaming Headset, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 30,000.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
STRIX SCAR 15 G533QR-HF038TS | 15″ FHD, 300Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 8GB x 2 | 1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Original Black | ₱ 144,995.00 | ROG Chakram Core, ROG Delta Gaming Headset, ROG Backpack, ROG GC21 Eye, PD Adapter | ₱ 30,000.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
ROG Strix Gs
PRODUCT | DISPLAY | CPU | GPU | RAM | STORAGE | COLOR,
FEATURE |
SRP | BUNDLE | BUNDLE VALUE | AVAILABILITY |
STRIX G17 G713QR-HX094TS | 17″ FHD, 144Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3080 16GD6 | 16GB | 1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Original Black | ₱ 114,995.00 | ROG Strix Impact Gaming Mouse, ROG Backpack, PD Adapter, Windows Home & Student 2019 | ₱ 15,000.00+ | FEB 4TH WEEK |
STRIX G15 G513QR-HN176T | 15″ FHD, 144Hz | R9-5900HX | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 8GB x 2 | 1TB PCIE G3 SSD | Original Black, Numpad | ₱ 109,995.00 | ROG Strix Impact Gaming Mouse, ROG Backpack, PD Adapter | ₱ 8,000.00+ | FEB 4TH WEEK |
ASUS TUF Gaming Dash 15
PRODUCT | DISPLAY | CPU | GPU | RAM | STORAGE | COLOR,
FEATURE |
SRP | BUNDLE | BUNDLE VALUE | AVAILABILITY |
TUF Dash F15 FX516PR-HN092T | 15″ FHD, 144Hz | i7-11370H | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 8GB x 2 | 512GB PCIE3 SSD | Eclipse Gray | ₱ 94,995.00 | ASUS TUF Gaming Bag | ₱ 2,400.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
TUF Dash F15 FX516PR-HN080T | 15″ FHD, 144Hz | i5-11300H | RTX 3070 8GD6 | 8GB x 2 | 512GB PCIE3 SSD | Eclipse Gray | ₱ 85,995.00 | ASUS TUF Gaming Bag | ₱ 2,400.00+ | FEB 2ND WEEK |
ROG Backpacks
PRODUCT | FEATURE | SRP | AVAILABILITY |
ROG Ranger BP3703 | Aura RGB | ₱ 14,995.00 | FEB 2nd WEEK |
ROG Ranger BP2500 | ₱ 4,995.00 | FEB 2nd WEEK |
Click here for details on where to purchase these products.
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