News
HONOR Magic V2 to be announced at IFA 2023?
“Unfold Tomorrow”
HONOR could finally be launching their latest foldable, the HONOR Magic V2, at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany.
The company released their Save the Date invite for their IFA 2023 Keynote scheduled on September 1 at 10AM CEST (4PM GMT+8, 4AM EDT). Front and center on the invite is the letter “V” sandwiched between what we think are displays of a foldable. The kicker is the slogan on the invite which says “Unfold Tomorrow”.
Given the information available, it’s likely safe to conclude that the company will be unveiling their latest foldable to the world at IFA 2023.
HONOR Magic V2
The HONOR Magic V2 isn’t exactly a mystery. It was first announced in China in July 2023.
As of writing, the device holds the title of the world’s thinnest foldable. The redesigned foldable’s thickness has been reduced by 75% compared to its predecessor, the Magic Vs, at just 9.9mm. The depth of the fold marks on the inner screen by 47%.
The device utilizes an aerospace-grade titanium alloy in the hinge cover. It is lighter than aluminum yet stronger than steel.
Specs
Here’s a quick look at the Magic V2’s specs:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- OS: MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13
- Graphics: Adreno 740
- Memory: 16GB
- Storage: 256GB
- 5,000mAh Battery
- 66W Fast Charging
- Displays: 7.92-inch 120Hz foldable OLED; 6.43-inch 120Hz LTPO, both 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+, Flicker Free, and with PWM Dimming and stylus support
- Camera: Triple 50MP (f/2.0 ultra-wide OIS, f/1.9 wide, f/2.4 telephoto OIS) and Dual 16MP wide selfies (one each for interior and exterior display), all capable of 4K shooting
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Audio: Symmetrical Stereo Dual Speakers, IMAX enhanced
It remains to be seen if we’re getting the exact same specifications for the global release.
In China the HONOR Magic V2 starts at CNY 8,999. Direct conversion as of writing, the device comes up to around EUR 1,140 or USD 1,255.
Gaming
2026’s The Game Awards will stream live on Disney+
Annually, The Game Awards have become a sort of second Christmas for gamers. Besides a celebration of the past year in the world of videogames, the event hosts trailers for games of the upcoming year and beyond. Though it’s already free on several platforms, viewers can now tune in to Disney+ to watch this year’s Game Awards.
Hosted as always by Geoff Keighley, 2026’s The Game Awards will happen on December 10 at 7:30pm ET. Most of the event will award the best titles of various categories for the year. Several publishers and developers also use the event to announce their upcoming titles. It’s for these reasons that a lot of gamers catch the event every year.
This year, The Game Awards is streaming live on Disney+. This is in addition to its usual platforms including Twitch and YouTube. The Disney+ stream will be available in the United States and select territories internationally.
For now, gamers can also vote on their picks for various categories via the event’s website.
On the other hand, Disney+ has been pushing live events more adamantly. In the Philippines, for example, the platform is the home for live NBA coverage. Though it’s not as strong as Netflix’s gaming push with its assortment of free games, Disney+’s addition of the annual awards show is a worthy go for gamers.
SEE ALSO: Here are all the big trailers from The Game Awards 2025
Enterprise
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang resigns after scandals
NVIDIA’s week is finally and mercifully coming to an end. After being implicated in two extramarital affairs, now-former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has resigned from his position.
It’s been a terrible week for Huang’s personal life. Last weekend, a bombshell report revealed that Huang engaged in an affair with Alice Huang, who is reportedly involved with Chinese intelligence. Quickly realizing the heaviness of the allegations, the CEO admitted quickly to the affair.
However, barely 24 hours ago, another report revealed that Huang had a second extramarital affair. Though he was clear of any more espionage allegations, his romantic affair of choice was another executive within the company. NVIDIA’s board of directors quickly debated whether Huang should be fired for his actions.
Now, Huang has voluntarily resigned from his position. The former CEO leaves behind his spot at the head of the table since cofounding NVIDIA in 1993.
In his stead, the board of directors have named incumbent CFO Colette Kress as the company’s interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement. Despite her interim role, Kress will continue her duties as CFO.
Additionally, the board has named Harvey C. Jones, a member of board since its founding, as its first chair of the board.
Though the company will leave most of the controversy behind with Huang’s departure, its next chapter is about to begin. Will its new direction maintain the company’s tenuous balance between AI and gaming, or tip the scales towards one segment?
SEE ALSO: NVIDIA CEO admits to having an affair with alleged Chinese spy
News
St. Peter reunited people with their deceased loved ones through tech
The new “If Heaven Could Write” campaign generates letters from the imagined perspectives of loved ones.
Grieving can take many forms. Sometimes, it manifests through a desire to hear a loved one again. We look at their old clothing, a gust of wind, or a butterfly, and imagine them talking to us one more time. This year, St. Peter, through the power of technology, gave 11,000 people that chance through its new “If Heaven Could Write” campaign.
During St. Peter Deathcare Week, which ran from October 27 through November 2, the deathcare provider started the “If Heaven Could Write” campaign, an interactive digital experience that offered participants a chance to reunite with their deceased loved ones. It was available in 37 St. Peter Chapels and 76 cemeteries nationwide.
Upon scanning a QR code which took them to a portal, participants answered questions about their loved ones. Then, the portal generates a personal letter from the imagined perspective of the participant’s loved one, giving them one more chance to converse.
Of course, an imagined letter can’t replace someone who passed away. Still, the experience affords us a way to grieve and process the loss. No, the letter isn’t really from your loved one, but you can imagine what they would have said while reading through it. And sometimes, that’s all we need.
Though St. Peter Deathcare Week has already come and gone for the year, those interested can still participate in the campaign through its link.
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