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The Hisense 116-inch TV is here to make your home feel like a private theater

Who needs a movie ticket when your TV can outshine the cinema?

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If your idea of a good night in involves snacks, streaming, and a screen that practically swallows your wall, Hisense might have built your fantasy.

Meet the Hisense 116-inch Class UX Series RGB-MiniLED TV, the world’s biggest of its kind now lighting up the Philippines.

Revealed at Anson’s The Link in Makati, this colossal screen made its debut to gasps and wide eyes. Because when you see it, “big” feels like an understatement.

The world’s biggest

This isn’t just size for show. The UX Series uses RGB-MiniLED technology, where red, green, and blue LEDs live right behind the panel to give you truer colors, deeper contrast, and lifelike brightness.

Think: every explosion in an action scene or sunset in a K-drama glowing with 3D color control and over 20,000 local dimming zones.

It even hits up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness. Basically, daylight in a TV.

Behind the screen’s magic is the Hi-View AI Engine X, Hisense’s powerhouse brain that constantly tweaks and refines your content.

Movies look sharper, motion stays buttery-smooth, and sound feels more realistic, all thanks to its faster CPU, GPU, and NPU.

The TV’s AI Picture and AI Sound work like your invisible home theater crew. It boosts dialogue clarity, balances acoustics, and makes every scene sound as good as it looks.

And when you’re switching between Netflix or game nights, AI Scenario automatically adjusts everything so it always looks on point. Also, AI Energy keeps it eco-friendly by fine-tuning brightness.

During the launch, Hisense also took the chance to do something meaningful, supporting the Cultural Center of the Philippines with brand-new TVs to help promote local art, film, and theater.

The Hisense 116-inch Class UX Series RGB-MiniLED is now available at Anson’s The Link Makati for a promo price of PhP 1,249,999 (cash), with a PhP 1,999,999 SRP.

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2025 Black Friday Sale Gift Guide

Our Top Gift Picks With HUGE Savings!

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In the annual BLACK FRIDAY SALE, we’ve compiled and rounded-up our best picks with the best value you can get right now!


🧹 Get 50% off Dreame X50 Ultra on Amazon or click here on their website | Use code SAKITECH15 (5% off ’til Dec 1)

💧 Stay hydrated and get up to 30% off on the LARQ PureVis 2 here.

💡 Level up with Govee TV Backlight T2  or Govee Sync Box AI Kit 2.

> Samsung The Frame 65”

> Samsung The Frame Pro 75”

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> Hisense C2 

> Hisense C2 Pro

> Hisense C2 Ultra

> M4 MacBook Air

> M4 Mac mini

> Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

> Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

> Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch

> Nomad Tracking Card

> Nomad Base One Max

> Statik TireHero

> Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD

> Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 

> Coffee Check Matte Black 

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Hisense L9Q Review: The ultra short throw projector that feels like a TV

A 120″ home cinema

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Have you ever dreamed of watching a movie at home that actually feels like the cinema? A picture so bright, so detailed, so close — you forget it’s being projected onto your wall?

The Hisense L9Q the kind of device that makes that possible.

The Ultimate Home Theater Upgrade

When you think of a projector, you probably picture a big box at the back of the room, throwing a beam of light you’re not supposed to walk through.

The Hisense L9Q flips that idea completely. It’s an ultra-short-throw projector, which means it sits just inches from the wall. So there are neither shadows nor cables stretching across the floor.

It’s clean, modern, and honestly, it looks like something from the future. It’s Hisense’s most advanced laser projector yet.

Setup only takes minutes: drop it in place, power it on, and auto fit and alignment can take care of the rest, or you can manually adjust it. You don’t need a technician to pull this off.

And the image? 80 inches all the way up to a massive 200 inches. Pair it with an ALR screen — short for ambient light rejection — and it looks even more unreal. The screen bounces the projector’s light straight toward you while blocking out the glare from lamps or windows.

Most people will think it’s a TV. Then you tell them it’s a projector and you can watch their faces light up.

Pure Cinema Standards

At 5,000 lumens, this is one of the brightest projectors in its class. It stays vivid even in daylight. That football match you like to watch with coffee on weekend mornings? It looks spectacular.

The scary movies you pretend to watch under a cozy blanket? Also SPOOK-tacular.

But brightness alone isn’t the star of the show. The secret is L9Q’s Triple Color Laser system. That means separate red, green, and blue lasers, each tuned for pure wavelength precision.

Most projectors use a single white laser or LED that filters through color wheels, which limits how many shades it can actually show. This one doesn’t.

It covers 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut, which is the widest color standard used in 4K production today. So you get richer reds, punchier greens, deeper blues — the kind of color that makes sunsets glow, neon lights shimmer, and movie worlds feel alive.

Just look at the Avatar films: those shimmering blues and layered greens that feel otherworldly. There’s also La La Land’s famous “Lovely Night” scene: those shifting blues and oranges that make it pure magic.

Even in Severance, you might remember that moment when Mr. Milchick gifts the innies their music dance experience. The reds and blues flood the frame without ever bleeding into each other.

Combine that wider color gamut with both Pantone and Pantone Skintone Validation and you get better color over all.

In White Lotus Season 3, for example, even with its warmer color grade, you can still see each cast member’s skin tone naturally. They’re not washed out nor overly orange.

Add 4K Ultra HD resolution and a 5,000 : 1 contrast ratio, and dark scenes pull you in while highlights burst with cinematic clarity, the kind of balance you expect in a real theater.

Just like the best theaters, the L9Q supports every major HDR standard: Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. Visually, it’s stunning.

In Oppenheimer, the shadows stay detailed and lifelike. You’ll see every subtle expression on Cillian  Murphy’s face.

In Black Panther, the deep purples and golds of T’Challa’s ceremonial robe gleam against the vibrant landscapes of Wakanda.

Lastly, in Crazy Rich Asians, the wedding scene feels lush and alive — colors bloom, fabrics shimmer, and the lighting feels straight out of the theater.

Then, there’s the sound. The L9Q’s built-in Max 116W Devialet 6.2.2  audio system delivers clear highs, warm mids, and a surprisingly powerful low end.

Soft moments like Kina Grannis’ Can’t Help Falling in Love, sound intimate and emotional. When things get intense, like Kendrick Lamar’s Pray for Me during the Busan chase, the audio swells, crisp and controlled, matching the energy on screen.

Zimmer’s score in Oppenheimer hits just as hard: first silence, then the blast, shaking the room with that cinematic punch.

Of course, if you’re building a full home theater, you’ll probably connect your own surround setup. With the L9Q’s flexible connectivity, you can easily do so. But even on its own, this projector already sounds like it belongs in a cinema.

Visual Excellence

It’s not just for movie nights either. The L9Q handles fast-moving visuals like a champ . It’s got 240 Hz refresh rate that keeps motion fluid and sharp. Whether it’s live sports, chase scenes, or anything that moves fast, you won’t miss a beat.

It’s one of those details you don’t notice until you go back to something slower — then you can’t unsee it.

Whatever you like to watch at home, it’s also just a click away. The L9Q has Google TV built in, so all your favorite apps — Netflix, Disney Plus, YouTube — are ready to go.

No set-top boxes, no cables, just the remote, which, by the way, glows in the dark.

Elegant Centerpiece

The Hisense L9Q is a showpiece in itself. Unlike most TVs that are an eyesore when turned off, it’s designed to be seen, not hidden.

With its imperial copper gilt finish, diamond-cut edges, and micro-prism detailing, it’s already won prestigious design awards like the Red Dot 2024 and IF Design Award 2025.

Just like all Hisense projectors, it’s also built to last. With a 25,000-hour laser lifespan you’ll be enjoying your home theater for a really long time. I did that math and that’s at least 2 movies every day for the next 13 years.

The Future of Home Cinema

At US$5,999, it’s an investment for sure, but it’s the kind that transforms every movie, game, or cozy night in into something worth remembering. No bulky setup. No messy cables. No compromises. Just light, sound, and story — right where you live.

Check out Hisense L9Q Ultra Short Throw Projector on Best Buy or Amazon. It’s currently $500 off for Black Friday.

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Yeedi S16 Plus: A working mom’s best friend

Certified household companion

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As a working mom of two young children — with no helper at home — life often feels like a whirlwind. Between work, chores, and making sure my kids are cared for, finding time to breathe can be a challenge. That’s why the Yeedi S16 Plus has been a game-changer in our household. It doesn’t just clean; it gives me back precious time to focus on what truly matters — my family.

There are so many features I love about the Yeedi S-16 Plus, but here are my top seven reasons why it has become my reliable partner in homemaking:

1)  Powerful Cleaning

Yeedi S16 Plus

With 16,600Pa suction power and the BLAST Airflow Suction System, the Yeedi S-16 Plus is both efficient and surprisingly quiet. It easily captures dust, pet fur, and everyday messes from both hard floors and carpets. For me, this means a cleaner home and fewer allergy triggers for my kids — and that makes all the difference.

2) Triple Lift System

The Yeedi S-16 Plus automatically lifts its roller mop, side brush, and main brush as it moves across different surfaces. No more stopping to manually adjust settings! This prevents smearing on hard floors and keeps carpets dry, so I can let it do its thing while I focus on mine.

3) Self-Washing Mop

Yeedi S16 Plus

This feature has saved me countless hours. The OZMO roller instant self-washing technology continuously rinses itself during mopping, ensuring it isn’t just spreading dirty water around. Plus, with the OMNI Station’s hot-water washing, drying, and solution dispensing, I know my floors are truly clean and safe for little hands (and feet!) crawling around.

4) Smart Navigation

Thanks to its AIVI 3D 3.0 Omni-Approach Technology, this robot vacuum can identify and avoid obstacles in real time. It navigates corners and tight spots with ease, without constantly bumping into furniture or getting stuck. I love that I don’t have to clear every little thing from the floor before running it.

5) Adaptive Edge Cleaning

The TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Cleaning system ensures even corners and edges get the attention they deserve. The roller mop extends to reach tricky spots, providing maximum coverage without collisions — perfect for those hard-to-reach areas that normally need extra effort.

6) Designed with Kids and Pets in Mind

Yeedi S16 Plus

Between long hair (mine!) and pet hair, tangles used to be a nightmare. The Zero Tangle 3.0 Anti-Tangle System solves this by preventing hair from wrapping around the brushes. It even has a built-in child-lock mode, so my little ones can’t accidentally stop it mid-cycle.

7) Gentle Reminders

With so many things on a mom’s plate, I appreciate the app’s cleaning prompts and reminders. It tells me which parts need attention or maintenance, so I don’t have to keep track — the vacuum does it for me.

The Yeedi S16 Plus is a household companion

We think Levi the cat likes the Yeedi S16 Plus

Overall, the Yeedi S16 Plus isn’t just a vacuum; it’s a household companion. From deep cleaning to self-maintenance, it truly lightens my daily load and helps keep our home safe, clean, and cozy.

The Yeedi S-6 Plus is available on Amazon for USD 1,399.90 — and honestly, for the peace of mind and time it gives back, it’s worth every cent.

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