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Future of TECNO: Concept materials, technologies showcased

Glasses-free 3D display, fragrance-infused leather, more

Published

February 28, 2024

Manila Connoisseur

TECNO’s appearance at MWC 2024 is only its second ever, but the company is taking its “Stop at Nothing” mantra to heart.

TECNO unveiled an intriguing lineup of devices in Barcelona, like the robotic dog Dynamic 1, a new gaming marvel POVA 6 Pro 5G, and the portable AR gaming combo Pocket Go.

The brand also reintroduced its rollable phone concept, the Phantom Ultimate. To top it all off, the company tackled the future of its devices by showcasing groundbreaking concept materials and technologies.

Chameleon Coloring Technology

First, TECNO introduced a chameleon coloring technology wherein the material uses sub-micron prisms to scatter visible light of different wavelengths.

This can achieve a full spectrum color display in fast response speeds of up to 0.03ms. Among its coloring functions are matching corresponding color effects and defining colors independently.

Glasses-free 3D experience

In the future, TECNO might also have smartphone (or other devices) displays that support 3D visuals without the need for special glasses.

The brand’s 3D Stereo Optical Grating material achieves a glasses-free 3D visual experience, depth of field effect, suspension effect, and more. Special composite materials are combined with columnar raster texture to achieve such effects.

Layered Fiberglass

Layered fiberglass is a lightweight material that offers superior performance compared to ordinary glass. It is stronger, more bend resistant and ductile, and weighs less.

The layered fiberglass material uses an optical coating process to obtain a metal-like luster. Compared to a spraying process, this provides a smoother and more comfortable touch.

Displays stand to benefit from this technology in the future when pursued. It will offer users practical advantages, like a lighter smartphone and anti-fingerprint screen.

Colored Textured Glass

TECNO is also experimenting with another material: colored textured glass. As seen on the visuals, this might used in smartphone cases accompanying TECNO’s future offerings.

In order to get colored textured glass, molten liquids of different colored glasses are mixed evenly through a specific process.

This leads to a pure and long-lasting appearance with the color present on the entire body. It can even be customized to achieve the desired effect, whether gem-like or ceramic-like.

Fragrance Leather, Fabric Leather, Color Blending Leather

It seems TECNO is also exploring ways to provide more personalization to the exteriors of devices.

First, TECNO is looking at infusing fragrance into leather back covers. To achieve this, fragrant microcapsules are combined with the leather during the production process. The final material retains odor through time with this process.

The company is also considering fabric leather. In this case, high-performance organosilicone fabric replaces polyurethane coating. Silicone fabric has many advantages, such as being easier to clean and being odor-free.

As for phone back covers, TECNO is researching about color blending leather to create fluid art on the leather surface. Smartphone manufacturers have been using leather for the back covers of devices. However, limitations lead to just single-colored or two-tone designs.

Borderless foldable main screen

TECNO is also looking at completely removing bezels around the foldables’ main screens.

This will lead to a much higher screen-to-body ratio on the larger-screen devices.

Satellite Communication Technology

Lastly, the company is looking to tap satellite communication technology, so users can maintain contact in environments with poor or no signal.

This will be useful for activities such as camping, hiking, and mountaineering, giving users added safety.

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Apple AirTag 2 Review

Range, Sound, and REAL-WORLD Tests!

Published

February 15, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

THE Michael Josh puts AirTags in his bags, suitcases, keys, heck, even his TV remote.

They’ve saved him many times and keep anxiety at bay when it comes to delayed or missing baggage.

And just about last month, Apple announced a new model — the same size, shape, and price. But, it comes with a whole bunch of improvements that make it more findable.

So, should you rush out to get the new ones? In this review video, we test the range and sound of the all-new AirTag 2 in the real world.

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New SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic chair launches with deals on Amazon

Now available in the US, UK

Published

February 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

The SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic office chair has been unveiled in the United States and United Kingdom with deals on Amazon and the SIHOO website available.

The chair is available in Black and Gray for an introductory price of US$ 279.99 / £ 259.99 on the SIHOO website.

That’s a significant reduction from the regular retail pricing of US$ 559.99 / £ 339.99. In addition, customers can get the product from Amazon US or Amazon UK for US$ 279.99 / £ 279.99.

The Doro C300 is developed around SIHOO’s self-adaptive dynamic lumbar support system. It automatically tracks body movement and continuously aligns with the natural curve of the spine without manual adjustment.

It uses the brand’s BM Tracking System to respond instantly to twisting, leaning, and reclining. This ensures consistent lower back support and stability, regardless of posture or position.

The real-time adaptive support moves in sync with the user. This dynamic approach helps reduce pressure on the lower back and promotes proper spinal alignment in the process.

The chair also features a flexible and fully breathable mesh backrest, built around a triangular elastic support frame. It naturally conforms to the body and moves side to side.

Moreover, a smart weight-sensing mechanism with integrated spring system automatically adapts reclining resistance based on the user’s weight.

The Doro C300 can support 110°, 120°, and 130° recline angles. On the top part is a neck and head support with extra-large 3D mechanical headrest. This, too, adjusts precisely in multiple directions and locks securely in place.

Furthermore, 4D armrests with soft PU padding adjust in multiple directions and synchronize with the backrest as it reclines for consistency.

Onto its seat cushion, the Doro C300’s seat is engineered to distribute pressure evenly across thighs and hips.

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Sony WF-1000XM6 is out now: Price, availability

The new model features better noise cancellation and a redesign.

Published

February 12, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Well, the rumors are true. After briefly showing up in a leak last month, the new Sony WF-1000XM6 is finally here. Sony is launching its latest wireless earbuds today, alongside the debut of a pink colorway option for last year’s WH-1000XM6.

But first, here’s the Sony WF-1000XM6.

Once again, Sony is improving on the lineup’s noise cancellation technology. The earbuds will pack a third-generation QN3e, the brand’s HD Noise Cancelling Processor. The processor can supposedly achieve a 25 percent better noise reduction, compared to the previous generation. Each earbud will also have four microphones to further bolster noise cancellation.

As the leaks hinted previously, the Sony WF-1000XM6 features a redesign for the popular wireless earbuds series. The earbuds themselves are now more pill-shaped and are returning to a matte texture. The brand says that the redesign will help with noise cancellation, comfort, and stability.

Meanwhile, the charging case switches over from a pill-shaped design to a sharper one.

Like its predecessors, the earbuds will boast studio quality design. Calling functionality, likewise, will get a boost, thanks to a bone conduction sensor, two microphones for AI beamforming, and AI-based noise cancellation to isolate voices from background noise.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 debuts today with two colorway options: Platinum Silver and Black. Both variants will sell for US$ 329.99.

If that’s not enough, the Sony WH-1000XM6, the lineup’s larger sibling, will debut a Sand Pink colorway option. The new model will carry the same price tag: US$ 459.99. However, interested buyers can enjoy an initial sale price of US$ 399.99 through February 15.

UPDATE: Singapore price and availability

The WF-1000XM6 in Black and Platinum Silver is available in Singapore from early March 2026 with a suggested retail pricing at SGD 479.

Buyers who pre-order will receive an exclusive blind box containing a specially curated set of Lanyard and Pouch (worth SGD79.90), upon successful product warranty registration from now to March 31, 2026, while stocks last.

Trade-in program when you pre-order the WF-1000XM6:

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Now to 1 March 2026

Enjoy SGD 120 OFF with trade-in of Sony’s 1000X Series wireless headphones

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