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The OnePlus Watch has resurfaced in a new leak

Seemingly supplied by OPPO

Published

August 28, 2020

Luigi Leonardo

Amidst an ongoing branding revamp, OnePlus has expanded its product lineups with a return to its roots. Recently, a budget-friendly OnePlus smartphone started making the rounds around the leaker community. With a fresh slate, another long-rumored device could potentially make its way into reality: the fabled OnePlus Watch. And, just like clockwork, the OnePlus Watch has resurfaced in a new leak once again.

Spotted by XDA Developers, the OnePlus Watch recently appeared in Indonesia’s IMDA website. The website specifically lists the “OnePlus Watch” name as a wearable watch. Besides that, the device carries the model name “W301GB.” It isn’t much of anything but should provide a way to identify the device in the future.

Another interesting tidbit is the device’s suppler. “Sinnopel Device” formerly went by the name “Singapore OPPO Electronics,” also spotted by the report. In terms of corporate structure, OnePlus belongs to the same group of companies as OPPO, bringing some legitimacy to this particular leak.

Late last year, a small tech leak also hinted at the upcoming OnePlus Watch. Though blatantly referencing OnePlus, the leak never revealed much information and eventually faded into oblivion.

Of course, a OnePlus Watch does not come without precedent. The company has already confirmed development of such a device way back in 2016. However, at the time, smartwatches were still a niche device. Fearing lackluster reception, OnePlus canned development and waited for a more opportune time.

That time might have finally arrived. Besides OnePlus’s reinvigorated branding revamp, the wearable industry has matured in recent years. Fronted by both wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the industry is prime for new players. Notably, OnePlus has also launched earbuds recently.

Who knows? OnePlus’s fabled smartwatch might finally exit the realm of fables and surface as an actual product.

Accessories

Sony ships its LinkBuds Fit Hatsune Miku edition to the United States

It will come with the special acrylic stand.

Published

January 15, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Hatsune Miku is finding her way everywhere. Last year, the pop icon built partnerships where you might have least expected one. Now, a recent collaboration has made it to new shores. Sony is shipping its recent partnership with Hatsune Miku in the United States.

In the middle of last year, Sony released a limited edition of the LinkBuds Fit featuring Hatsune Miku. Inside, the special variant is indistinguishable from the original series. However, it will have special colorway options, including the icon’s signature green.

Now, the limited edition is now available in the United States. It will be available for US$ 249.99.

Like the first launch, buying the special edition of the earbuds will give fans a limited-edition acrylic earbud stand featuring newly illustrated artwork by Ogipote. It also features two original HoloModels of the character.

Further, those who purchased the device will get access to a special campaign song called “BELIEVE DAY” and an animated performance of the same song. Fans need only to register their product and install the HoloModels app.

News

TNT earns honors at 2025 International Business Awards

TNT Petmaloop campaign earns Gold Stevie

Published

January 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines network provider TNT, the value brand of PLDT’s mobile wireless subsidiary Smart, earned multiple honors at the recent 2025 International Business Awards.

At the 22nd edition of the IBA, TNT bagged a Gold Stevie for Brand Experience of the Year – Consumer. This was for the groundbreaking TNT Petmaloop Challenge.

The campaign gathered content creators nationwide to feature highlights of their hometowns that give them “saya” (joy) using TikTok.

It culminated in an uninterrupted stream that earned a Guinness World Records title for the Longest Travel Livestream after running for 26 hours, 15 minutes, and 29 seconds.

Moreover, TNT also received a Silver Stevie for Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year for its SIM Registration campaign. This blended creativity and humor in urging subscribers to register their SIMs on time.

TNT’s awards form part of the broader recognition received by the PLDT Group and Smart at the same awards, also known as The Stevies.

These reflect the integrated telecommunications provider’s continued investments in network development, innovation, and customer-focused initiatives.

Apps

Apple gives up on making AI, inks a deal with Gemini to power Siri

Gemini gets another feather in its cap.

Published

January 14, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

In the not-too-long-ago past, the biggest names of the tech industry competed to build their own AI software. Now, though some brands are still on the hunt, it’s easier to name certain software that have more successfully drowned users in a flood of AI-powered features. Today, Google gets another win by adding Apple’s Siri to its Gemini cap.

In the past, Apple peddled Apple Intelligence, an upcoming AI-powered system to compete against the giants of the industry. However, much like other features from other brands, Apple Intelligence came out half baked with features still lacking months after the initial launch.

Now, Apple has signed a deal with Google to use Gemini for a revamped Siri. The former plans to launch a new version of Siri later this year. Because of the deal, the voice assistant will start using Gemini as a foundation for its own services. Currently, Samsung’s Galaxy AI already uses Gemini.

Formerly a battleground between so many competing brands, it’s now looking like a battle between two major companies: Google and OpenAI. Google now has a huge grip, though. Both Samsung and Apple are no slouches when it comes to owning market share in the world’s smartphones.

Now, as consumers, Apple’s deal probably doesn’t mean much besides the continued influx of features that add little to no value to a smartphone.