Accessories

Microsoft launches the Surface Earbuds, its official AirPods competitor

Features Microsoft Office integration

Published

October 3, 2019

Luigi Leonardo

Microsoft has launched its official Apple AirPods competitors and it’s… uh, something. Announced along with a flurry of new products, the Surface Earbuds is Microsoft’s alternative to the controversial wireless earphones industry.

Most notably, the Surface Earbuds have a peculiar design. Unlike the AirPods’ dangling form factor, the Earbuds are perfectly circular and pearly white. The design stands out a lot more than the AirPods. According to Microsoft, the design — albeit loud — offers “all-day comfort.” Apparently, the buds touch your ears in only two places, whatever that means. Regardless, the Earbud’s design will be a point of contention for both AirPod fans and detractors.

As expected, the Earbuds come with a microphone and app integration. The large touch surface allows functionality with every press and swipe, allowing users to control playback through touch.

It can access Spotify with just the touch surface, rather than going through a screen. Besides music playback, they also integrate with the Microsoft Office suite of apps. It can take dictation from your voice. It can also control PowerPoint slides with its touch surface.

On their own, the Earbuds can last up to 8 hours of playtime. Like the AirPods, they come with a charging case with two full charges. Together, the Earbuds and charging case can last a full day.

The Microsoft Surface Earbuds will launch later this year at an undisclosed date. They will retail for US$ 249.

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Accessories

VOLTME opens 1st kiosk in Manila

Power banks, chargers, cables, and more products made more accessible

Published

November 30, 2025

Manila Connoisseur

VOLTME continues to expand their retail presence in the Philippines, opening their first-ever physical kiosk at SM City North EDSA.

The store is located at the 5th Level, The Annex of the supermall in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It features some of the global brand’s innovative and powerful charging products.

Furthermore, the kiosk is giving mallgoers the chance to check VOLTME’s newest products, including the Hyper Rollz 10K Powerbank and GaNZero 5K Hybrid Power Charger.

The 10000mAh power bank includes is own retractable cable, so users won’t have to purchase another separate USB cable.

Meanwhile, the hybrid power charger acts as both a wall charger and power bank. Users can plug it to power outlets for a quick 30W charge.

But when they have to bring the accessory with them, it also stores 5000mAh power to keep devices charged.

Aside from the two new offerings, customers can also enjoy VOLTME’s full lineup of fast chargers, power banks, cables, and mobile accessories.

The HAKO series power supply, which is capable of charging up to nine devices at once and with a 600W total output, is also in display at the VOLTME kiosk.

Customers can also check VOLTME’s offerings via Lazada, Shopee, and the TikTok Shop, aside from their physical store.