Events

Here’s your cheat sheet to CONQuest Festival 2022

The Gaming, Pop Culture, and Tech expo

Published

July 19, 2022

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Brace up, fans: CONQuest Festival 2022 is coming to Manila! The Gaming, Pop Culture, and Tech expo will surely be a treat for people, so better head to the SMX Convention Center on July 23 and 24, 2022 when you can for a one-of-a-kind experience.

What is there exactly to do and to expect? A lot, as the festival will welcome you with 160 booths and over 30 special local and international guests.

Retro and free play arcades to either throw you back to the past with classic games or let you try out the latest games with you friends will be available.

There will be celebrity meets with plenty of sought-after names, including renowned content creators, influencers, and streamers like Kyedae, BTMC, Bao, Tuanto, LilyPichu, Michael Reeves, Atsu, V33wise, JiConyo and more.

Speaking of gaming, the two-day event will feature the finals of the Alliance Games, the Philippines’ gaming league for collegiate squads in various games like Valorant, Mobile Legends, League of Legends, CODM, and Wild Rift.

Cool games, gadgets, and projects will also be showcased in the Tech and Game Dev Expo, so do visit them on the show floor.

And of course, since CONQuest is a celebration of pop culture too, expect cosplayers all over, so ready those smartphones or cameras to take timeless snaps with their creative getups.

Tickets sell here starting at just PhP 450, up to PhP 15,000 for premium passes that include meet and greet sessions and exclusive merch, so get yours now while they are still up for grabs.

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India

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G packs an 8000mAh battery

The brand’s biggest battery in a smartphone yet

Published

February 13, 2026

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Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

This 2026, TECNO is refreshing its performance-focused POVA lineup by adding a new member in it.

Big power without the bulk

Despite its slim and curved 7.42mm design (and weight of only 195g), the POVA Curve 2 5G arrives with TECNO’s largest battery yet — 8000mAh battery to be precise.

TECNO says the battery is TÜV SÜD-certified for long lifespan and is engineered to last up to six years. It’s also rated to operate in extreme temperatures ranging between as hot as 60°C (140ºF) or as cold as -20ºC (-4ºF).

If you’re already in a pinch, there’s the 45W fast charging with Bypass charging support in tow.

Durability was not compromised as it has a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Front Glass protection, IP64 water and dust resistance rating, even SGS-certification for 1.5m drop protection.

Speaking of front, it features a curved 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Beneath that glass lies MediaTek’s Dimensity 7100 5G SoC.

On the software side, it runs the latest HiOS 16 (based on Android 16) with integrated AI tools in mind. That means AI-powered content summaries, writing assistance, call noise reduction, and automatic photo enhancements.

TECNO’s Ella AI Assistant has also been improved with more personalized interactions across the system. One-tap FlashMemo also exists for instantly capturing on-screen information. Moreover, Mind Hub organizes notes and AI-generated content in one place.

Lastly, connectivity gets a boost, too. With POVA Curve 2 5G’s dual-signal enhancement, it has an improved cellular and Wi-Fi performance in crowded or weak-signal environments. Interestingly, it also supports offline voice, text, and image communication up to 1.5km in open areas.

With all these in mind, TECNO promises two major Android OS upgrades.

Pricing and Availability

The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G comes in three colorways: Melting Silver, Storm Titanium, and Mystic Purple.

It launches first in India this February 2026. Pricing is between INR 31,999 and INR 34,999 for the 8+128GB and 8+256GB configurations respectively.

It will also make an appearance at MWC 2026 this upcoming March 2 until March 5, 2026.

CES 2026

Spotlight: ASUS Zenbook at CES 2026

Did They Perfect the Dual-Screen Laptop?

Published

January 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

THE Michael Josh just got back from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas — the annual tech event that attracts all the biggest tech brands.

One of which is none other than ASUS, Taiwan’s biggest computing giant. They have launched the first wave of Windows laptops for 2026. There’s a full lineup — models for everyday folks, creators, and gamers.

However, we are focusing on these Zenbooks favorites the show: the updated 2026 Zenbook DUO and Zenbook A14, as well as a bigger Zenbook A16 model.

Eager to know more about them? Here’s our Spotlight on the three power-packed ASUS Zenbooks at CES 2026.