Today’s gadgets are no longer just mere products. A lot have found their way to our daily lifestyle so it’s also important that they look good while we use them. And for others who are more trend-sensitive, these devices should blend well with their outfit and even character — all while doing what it’s supposed to do.

When it comes to headphones, Sony wants to offer something that you can bring anywhere during your travels while looking discreet yet fashionable. This is where the WH-XB700 comes into the picture. On paper, it ticks the boxes of what a casual listener is commonly looking for in headphones plus it’s geared towards those who prefer a bit of extra oomph in their bass.

It has a simple and straightforward design

Eye-catching but not too loud

Available in solid blue or black color options

We dig the blue one better

Soft padding on the earcup makes it comfortable

Has large cups which we like

Body is made of plastic so it’s light on the head

No problem using it for extended periods

Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or NFC

Although an option to use its 3.5mm jack is available

Built-in microphone for hands-free calls

Can also connect to your phone’s voice assistant

Comes with 360 Reality Audio

Immersing you more in your music

The WH-XB700, among other models in Sony’s audio line, can be paired to your smartphone. And, using the company’s Connect app, you can tweak and customize your sound the way you like it. But as Rodneil mentioned in his WF-1000XM3 review (we know, confusing names), you wouldn’t really end up adjusting your settings that much.

In terms of sound quality, this pair of on-ear headphones deliver clear highs and decent mids. Vocals could be more pronounced but it’s still not bad. The lows, however, are indeed extra punchy. So if you like playing bass-heavy music like house, hip-hop, and the likes, you’d probably enjoy the extra kick in these cans.

Since it’s wireless, it has to connect via Bluetooth which means it has a battery. We’re glad to report that it has a decent battery life that doesn’t require you to keep on looking for sockets just so you could continue to use its wireless capabilities.

I brought it on one of my overseas trips and was able to use it at the airport while waiting to board, during the 4-hour flight, and while walking around for the rest of the entire day with a good amount of juice left when I got back to my hotel.

Charging time is also not bad with up to 90 minutes of music time just from a 10-minute quick charge.

Having the WH-XB700 for a while is basically being able to conveniently listen to your tunes anywhere you go. It doesn’t have the best audio quality in Sony’s lineup but having its flexibility for usage on-the-go sort of outweighs this shortcoming.

They are also light on the head and easy on the ears so fatigue has been kept down to a minimum. You also wouldn’t have to keep on charging it since it could last a few days of moderate usage.

The Sony WH-XB700 currently retails in the Philippines for PhP 7,999 (around US$ 150). It’s not the best wireless headphones we’ve tried on but it’s actually competitively priced for what it offers. Plus, it looks nice and goes well with almost anything you put on.

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Internet service providers may have blocked porn sites, but social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter haven’t. It’s just a matter of searching the right keywords. Unlike porn sites, they don’t involve the words “sex” and specific genitals. That’s probably why these videos aren’t flagged as porn.

If you’re curious, here’s how to find and report them:

1. Make sure you’re not underage

Since Facebook is not doing its part in censoring such sensitive material, be careful in searching these videos. Wait till you’re in the appropriate age or get parental consent.

2. Log on to Facebook

Whether you’re on the app, on a mobile browser, or when using desktop, just sign in to your Facebook account.

3. Go to Facebook Watch

This is where you can find what we’re talking about. Facebook Watch is the company’s video-on-demand service, tailoring personalized short- and long-form content depending on popularity and engagement. It’s the icon with the play button.

4. Search “Relaxing Music Japan” and “Japan Bus Project”

After searching, you’ll see tons of videos that need to be reported. So far Facebook hasn’t implemented any censorship when it comes to videos like this.

See also

Other ways to access porn that’s blocked in your country 
Japanese porn on billboard stops traffic along major intersection
Google, Facebook could be tracking your porn
Starbucks will start banning porn access on its Wi-Fi
You can now star in your own professional porn video

Regarded as one of the most influential artists of all time, Vincent Van Gogh’s works have been on display in different museums and exhibits all over the world. Grande Exhibitions’ Van Gogh Alive offers a unique way of experiencing the Dutch artist’s works.

Using SENSORY4, a system that combines multichannel motion graphics, cinema-quality surround sound, and up high-definition projectors provide one of the most spectacular multiscreen environments in the world. Experience some of Van Gogh’s most popular paintings like Sunflowers, Starry Night, and Cafe Terrace at Night come to life in this 45-minute multi-sensory exhibit.

Van Gogh Alive runs from October 26 to December 8, 2019 at One Bonifacio High Street, 5th Avenue, BGC. Tickets may be purchased at www.themindmuseum.org, for PhP 750 (adults) and PhP 450 (children and students up to college level).

All photos are taken with the OPPO Reno 2.