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Marshall Heston 120 TV soundbar debuts in the Philippines

1st ever TV soundbar from Marshall

Published

November 11, 2025

GadgetMatch

The Marshall Heston 120, the brand’s first ever TV soundbar, is now available in the Philippines for PhP 59,990.

Customers can purchase the new offering at select Digital Walker and open_source stores, as well as Marshall’s Lazada and Shopee stores.

The Heston 120 was announced in the United States last June and is priced at US$ 1,299. Delivering a colossal audio for both TV and music, the soundbar builds on Marshall’s 60 years of acoustic excellence and design.

It features Dolby Atmos and DTS-X to deliver immersive and spacious sound. Engineered for powerful, deep, and rich bass, it makes special effects sound more lifelike and with bigger impact.

The inside is fitted with 11 drivers facing different directions. That’s to throw sound out onto the area for the best experience.

Moreover, soundbar integrates with TVs with HDMI eARC or external devices through the HDMI Pass-through. It can also connect to music streaming services via Wi-Fi.

Meanwhile, turning Bluetooth on gives access to the latest LE-audio technology, including Auracast. The Heston 120 is likewise equipped with analogue RCA input for external music players.

Marshall signature style

Of course, the Heston 120 also features Marshall’s signature style, bringing rock ‘n’ roll flair to the TV-sound category.

From knurled metal knobs inspired by Marshall’s amp heritage right through to the wrapped leather trims and brushed metal panel, these bold elements have been added with precision, making Heston 120 a statement in any living room.

The soundbar is also repairable with replaceable parts, including the fret, end caps, drivers and circuit boards.

Mixing the best of old with the new, the analogue control panel with tactile audio settings is a playful yet functional nod.

The bass and treble can be instantly altered through the controls and it’s easy to save presets for quick access to a favorite playlist or radio station.

Furthermore, there’s a range of different sound modes to fit the moment, including Music, Movie, Night and Voice.

Alternatively, users can adjust sound from anywhere using the Marshall app. They can customize the EQ from the app as well, and adjust its volume.

After the Heston 120, Marshall is also going to launch the Heston 60 soundbar and Heston 200 subwoofer soon.

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TicNote AI recorder launches in the Philippines

AI-powered transcription, translation, insights, more

Published

December 19, 2025

Manila Connoisseur

Mobvoi has officially launched TicNote, its AI-powered note-taking device in the Philippines for PhP 9,499. The thin and lightweight recorder is currently available offline and will soon roll out on Lazada and Shopee.

The pocket-friendly TicNote comes with 64GB of memory and offers up to 25 hours of continuous recording. Beyond these, it supports real-time translation in over 120 languages through the TicNote app.

Moreover, powered by Shadow AI, the device goes further with advanced insights, including Smart Summary, Mind Map View, Deep Research Reports, Aha Moment, and even AI Podcast Generation.

To complement the device, Mobvoi offers unlimited TicNote cloud storage and 600 minutes of free monthly recording time.

On paper, the TicNote AI recorder has several professional applications. It can be used for meetings, legal and medical consultations, and more scenarios to record high-quality audio.

Meanwhile, journalists can leverage the tool for press conferences and media scrums. Even content creators can use the tool as a microphone as TicNote can process high bitrate audio and save it to .wav format.

Still, there’s a catch. Users will still need a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to make the most out of TicNote’s AI-powered features.

And that raises the dilemma: modern phones already offer AI translation, real-time transcription, and audio-to-text uploads through popular AI assistants.

For consumers, the question becomes whether TicNote offers enough beyond what their phones already do — or if it will just make having both devices redundant.

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Genshin Impact DualSense controller coming in January

Sony, HoYoverse partner for better PlayStation 5 experience

Published

December 14, 2025

GadgetMatch

Sony and HoYoverse have partnered for the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller.

The timing couldn’t have been better as Genshin Impact Version Luna III approaches PlayStation 5. There is a new 5-Star Pyro character in Durin, and a new story chapter set to take place in Nod-Krai.

The specially-designed controller features the popular open world RPG’s classic elements. It has an ethereal white, gold, and green palette.

It is also adorned with arcane glyphs of a fantasy realm, including emblems of Traveler Twins Aether and Lumine. Trusted companion guide, Paimon, is also present in the peripheral.

The controller will be available in these markets, with preorders now available in select retailers:

Singapore: SG$ 119
Malaysia: MYR 419
Philippines: PhP 4,890
Indonesia: IDR 1,549,000

Naturally, players can expect an immersive experience with the PlayStation 5 and DualSene controller combo.

There’s haptic feedback, support for 4K visuals, and lightning-fast load times, allowing players to continue exploring Teyvat and uncover its secrets.

For Sony, the collaboration is the latest in a long list of partnerships that more recently include the Ghost of Yōtei PS5 bundle, as well as the God of War, Death Stranding, and Fortnite edition controllers.

Meanwhile, for Genshin Impact, the controller succeeds recent tie-ups with Duolingo and UGREEN.

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Kingston launches Dual Portable SSD with up to 2TB storage

Supports high-speed transfer between USB-A and USB-C devices

Published

December 11, 2025

GadgetMatch

Kingston has announced its first cable-free solid state drive (SSD), the Dual Portable SSD, for those in need of an affordable, reliable, and portable solution for data back-up and transfers.

The new offering has the sleek look of a traditional flash drive in a compact and durable casing. It’s simple and cable-free, fitting pockets and purses and also lightweight for users to carry with them anywhere.

With both USB-A and USB-C connectors, it can easily transfer files between devices, including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.

Moreover, the product can support USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds of up to 1,050MB/s read and 950MB/s write. There are also various storage capacities for large files like high-res photos and 4K videos.

The new Kingston Dual Portable SSD is available in these configurations and prices:

512GB: US$ 133.99
1TB: US$ 155.39
2TB: US$ 329.99

Just a month ago, Kingston also added an 8TB storage option for its FURY Renegade G5 SSD. This is ideal for high-power uses, including video editing, 3D rendering, gaming, and more.

For another pocket-sized backup solution, customers can also consider the XS1000 External SSD. This storage includes a black, silver, and red colorway.