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Motorola returns to the Philippines, brings 5G phones
Classic but make it blazing-fast with 5G
Motorola is back! With Lenovo at the helm, the beloved brand returns to the mobile phone market in the Philippines, offering new smartphones — the Moto razr 5G and Moto g 5G Plus.
That iconic flip phone!
The iconic flip design is back. Motorola’s razr 5G sparks nostalgia albeit more refined and polished, unlike its first resurrection. Now, you can play with an external 2.7-inch Quick View Display, so you can access your phone even when it’s “closed.”
Designs are fine-tuned through a tapered chin, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and updated hinge. Cameras are also replaced with a 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization. There’s an additional 20-megapixel selfie camera, too.
Of course, the most obvious improvement is its 5G capability and its Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. Battery is also upped from 2510mAh to 2800mAh to tackle 5G’s battery-draining connectivity.
The Motorola razr 5G is made of polished 3D glass and 7000 series aluminum. It comes in Polished Graphite in the Philippines. There are still no word whether the Liquid Mercury and Blush Gold variants will come.
A new midrange contender?
Motorola has a new midrange smartphone — the Moto G 5G Plus. Touted as the most affordable 5G-enabled smartphone in the Philippines, the Moto G 5G Plus mixes speed, power, and efficiency in a beautiful handset.
This midranger comes with a 6.7-inch display with a buttery smooth 90Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 processor and offers up to 8GB/128GB configuration. It sports a six-camera setup: four on the rear, and two on the front.
Of course, it has 5G connectivity and it’s decked with a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery. The Moto G 5G Plus comes in a bold colorway: Surfing Blue.
Price and availability
Motorola brings the razr 5G and Moto G 5G Plus in the Philippines by December 2020. The motorola razr 5G will retail for PhP 72,990 while the Moto G 5G Plus (8GB/128GB) costs PhP 16,990. Both will be available in all major electronics stores and authorized Lenovo resellers.
Computex 2026
The new NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops are AI PCs on steroids
“Useful AI has arrived,” NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang proclaimed in his monumental keynote speech to kick off COMPUTEX 2026, essentially admitting to the state of AI prior to today. But don’t let the past mess with how you view the present. AI today, according to the graphics-turned-AI company, will now serve everyday users, rather than procuring abstract and intangible benefits. For us normal people, it all starts with the new RTX Spark.
Rarely does a new product claim to reinvent the entire industry. Confident in its own abilities, that’s just what the RTX Spark wants to do. But what is it exactly?
Think of it like Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs but on AI-powered steroids. NVIDIA wants to bring the power of a supercomputer into the hands of regular consumers, just like how the personal computer (PC) brought gigantic computers to the comfort of everyone’s homes.
Co-engineered with Microsoft, RTX Spark will run autonomous AI agents the entire day. The agent is tied to you and your intent but will orchestrate all your devices under one roof.
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. The new series will leverage a Blackwell RTX GPU and a 20-core Grace CPU from MediaTek. It can also support up to 128GB of unified memory, delivering several of the most powerful (and most expensive) PCs available to consumers today. With the capabilities comparable to an RTX 5070, the series can supposedly play modern games with ease.
Inside, it will come with CUDA, the trove of information that powers AI technology today. Finally, despite how slim NVIDIA promises the series will be, the RTX Spark should come with a battery that lasts the entire day.
The first NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops will launch later this fall with six premium laptops for various brands. This, along with the 30 models launching soon after, will include Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI. No word yet on how much these will cost, though.
UGREEN is expanding its smart travel lineup with the launch of the new FineTrack Series, a collection of compact trackers designed to help users keep tabs on everyday essentials.
Leading the announcement are the FineTrack 2 and FineTrack Mini 2, both of which support Apple’s Find My network for easy location tracking through compatible Apple devices. The trackers are built for travelers and commuters who want an extra layer of security for items such as keys, bags, wallets, and passports.
The FineTrack 2 comes in a soccer-inspired design created to celebrate the upcoming 2026 World Cup, while the FineTrack Mini 2 adopts a slimmer tag-style form factor that fits more easily inside wallets and passport holders. Both devices feature glow-in-the-dark accents for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
UGREEN says the trackers offer global tracking capabilities through Apple’s Find My ecosystem, along with smart left-behind alerts that notify users before they accidentally leave important belongings behind. When an item is nearby, users can trigger an alarm reaching up to 110dB to help locate it faster.
The company also highlights long-term reliability, with battery life rated for up to seven years. The FineTrack 2 additionally carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
UGREEN has also announced Southeast Asia pricing for the new FineTrack Series.
Price and availability
In Singapore, the FineTrack 2 is priced at SGD 29.99, while the FineTrack Mini 2 costs SGD 25.99. Malaysian pricing comes in at RM 69 and RM 59, respectively.
For the Philippines, the FineTrack 2 retails for PHP 850, while the FineTrack Mini 2 is priced at PHP 799. In Vietnam, the trackers cost VND 369,000 and VND 339,000, respectively. Thailand pricing starts at THB 590 for both models.
Alongside the FineTrack Series, UGREEN also introduced its new Air Editions lineup. This includes the Nexode Air 65W Charger, Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim, and the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W, all designed around portability with compact and lightweight builds. The company has separately announced Southeast Asia pricing for these accessories.
The FineTrack Series is now rolling out across select Southeast Asian markets.
Along with the launch of the Xiaomi 17T Series, the company has likewise introduced a new lineup of AIoT offerings from wearables to smart home devices.
The new Xiaomi ecosystem lineup includes the Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm, Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, and Xiaomi Buds 6 on the wearables end.
Furthermore, there’s the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026 and Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg on the smart home front.
All these products are available with early bird offers also in store for consumers until June 7.
Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm
The Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm combines a refined 46mm stainless steel design with a 1.48-inch AMOLED display.
It has up to 21 days of battery life, supports over 150 sports modes, and has upgraded heart rate monitoring and system GNSS.
It also offers deeper sleep insights, Xiaomi HyperOS 3, and Xiaomi Home integration.
This wearable retails for PhP 10,229 (SRP: PhP 10,999) with a free strap. The Special Edition retails for PhP 11,159 (SRP PhP 11,999).
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro
Additionally, there’s the everyday wellness tracking device in the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro. It has a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, up to 2,000 nits brightness, and up to 21 days of battery life.
It supports upgraded heart rate tracking and more than 150 sports modes, as well as more improvements.
It is priced at PhP 4,199 (SRP: PhP 4,499) with a Special Edition retailing for PhP 5,019 (PhP 5,399) — both with free straps during the promo period.
Xiaomi Buds 6
Furthermore, there’s the Xiaomi Buds 6, bringing a semi in-ear audio experience for comfortable and immersive listening.
It features an 11mm triple-magnet dynamic driver, Harman-tuned audio, Qualcomm aptX Lossless technology (on compatible devices), dimensional audio with head-tracking, ANC, 3-mic AI noise reduction, and HyperOS support.
It is available for PhP 5,679 (SRP: PhP 6,099).
Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026
For home entertainment, the new Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series 2026 brings cinematic entertainment in five different sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch.
The TV is powered by QD-Mini LED technology, and supports up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. Other features include HDR10+, HLG, Filmmaker Mode, and Dolby Vision on select models.
The series also supports Google TV with Apple AirPlay, Google Assistant, and Google Cast support.
Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg
Lastly, the Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer 9kg combines two laundry tasks into one smart solution.
It has a large drum, power wash technology, high-temperature steam hygiene mode, and over 30 wash programs. Included is a 15-minute quick wash, as well as one-tap wash-and-dry function.
Through the Xiaomi Home app, users can also monitor cycles, customize settings, save preferences, and receive software updates over time.
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