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Pantone of the year Living Coral and where you’ve seen it before

Such a pretty shade! 🤩

Published

December 6, 2018

Isa Rodriguez

For the last 20 years, the Pantone Color Institute had been assigning a color to the year that’s to come. Symbolic of the incoming trends in culture, fashion, and design, among others; each shade that’s carefully picked represents a sentiment that embodies “our collective experience and reflect what is taking place in our global culture at a moment in time.”

This year, that color is Living Coral, or Pantone 16-1546.

As the name implies, it’s a color we mostly expect to see under the sea. It is, according to Pantone, a hue which “embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.”

But, we don’t just see this amazing color in submerged life forms. It’s a breathtaking shade we find in nature, in the beautiful world that surrounds us, and on our Instagram feeds. Here are a few breathtaking samples from our feed:

Of course, makeup is all up in this color jam. Coral classics have always existed, and here are some crowd favorites in this year’s Pantone pick.

: HUDA BEAUTY Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette (Limited Edition)

: Too Faced Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Collection

: Baby girl in love, Kylie cosmetics

: Mac Crosswires

Even on the runway, this mellow color has popped up. For the Spring 2019 collections, a number of designers like Marc Jacobs, Prada, Sies Marjan, and Zac Posen have worked in the shade.

: Marc Jacobs, Spring 2019

: Sies Marjan, Spring 2019

: Prada, Spring 2019

: Zac Posen, Spring 2019

Coral also took center stage in celebrity news and pop culture in the form of a tiny bikini in what has been dubbed as “the battle of the coral bikini.” Basically, Kourtney Kardashian and Sofia Richie, the ex and at-that-time beau of Scott Disick, were both spotted in Mexico with swimwear that looked way too similar.

In terms of impact, this item would probably have the least on this list, but those coral bikinis are still looking pretty cute to me

Even in tech, we saw the rise of this color slowly creeping in and taking the place of traditional gold and black color schemes — thank goodness!

: iPhone XR in Coral

: Sony Xperia XZ2 in Coral Pink

: Google Pixel 3 Fabric case in Pink Moon

The Pantone Institute justifies its color choice with the “innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits” that this color represents. They even go as far as saying that Living Coral symbolizes the “authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy” — perfect at a time of fast-paced tech and the internet.

Rightly so, Panton explains that Living Coral is “a nurturing color that appears in our natural surroundings and at the same time, displays a lively presence within social media.”

After writing this feature, I can’t say I disagree.

Related Topics:Apple Google Google Home Mini iPhone XR Living Coral Pantone

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JBL decks out new pairs of True Wireless earbuds

Meet the Tune 130NC, Tune 230NC, and Endurance RACE

Published

May 28, 2022

MJ Jucutan

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JBL is expanding its collection of True Wireless earbuds. After hitting it off with the popular Tune 125 TWS and Tune 225 TWS, the company is bringing the JBL Tune 230NC, Tune 130NC, and the Endurance RACE.

The new pairs of True Wireless earbuds promise an impressive audio experience sans the steep price tag.

JBL Tune 230NC: For those who like the stem design

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First on the new collection is the JBL Tune 230NC. It punches with JBL’s pure bass sound, together with its 5.8mm driver delivering splendid sound apt for people who are always on the go. Impressively, it has an active noise cancellation feature.

Also, it has four microphones for crystal-clear calls enabled in the stem design following its predecessor. Moreover, it has new silicone tips for a more secure fit and better bass performance.

The Tune 230NC aims to deliver 40 hours of playtime, and a speed charge feature that enables you an hour of listening after plugging it in for only ten minutes.

JBL Tune 130NC: When you like it in the usual ‘buds’

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For those who prefer the in-ear ‘buds’, the JBL Tune 130NC provides style and substance through its design and functions. It carries JBL’s signature pure bass sound of up to 40 hours of combined playtime.

To top it off, it comes with active noise cancellation so you can listen intently to your favorite tunes while on the go. It also has four microphones to ensure crystal clear communication during calls.

JBL Endurance RACE: Ready for action

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Fitness freaks and adventure buffs alike might find a new companion through the JBL Endurance RACE. The latest addition to the Endurance series delivers the same durability and comfort found on the JBL Endurance RUN, SPRINT, JUMP, DIVE, and PEAK headphones.

It has an IP67 rating that enables it to come along in your toughest workouts — dust, sweat, and splashes considered. RACE offers ten hours of continuous playback, with 20 hours of backup power through its charging case.

With its Pure Bass Performance audio, athletes can revel in music that accompanies them in pushing past any obstacles. However, too much focus can be a bad thing, which is why RACE’s Ambient Aware technology aids the athletes by helping them stay alert to their surroundings.

Price and availability

The JBL Tune 230NC and the JBL Tune 130NC retail for PhP 5,999 while the JBL Endurance RACE retails for PhP 4,999. The new pair of True Wireless earbuds are available at JBL’s concept stores, official dealers, and online stores nationwide.

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SteelSeries adds world’s lightest gaming mice to Aerox series

The Aerox 5, Aerox 5 Wireless, and Aerox 9 Wireless
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Published

May 25, 2022

GadgetMatch

SteelSeries continues to expanded its award-winning Aerox series, adding three new ultra-lightweight gaming mice to the collection.

The new Aerox 5, Aerox 5 Wireless, and Aerox 9 Wireless mice are now available, offering gamers even better precision, speed, and comfort.

Dubbed as the world’s lightest multi-genre and MMO/MOBA gaming mice, the latest peripherals come with customizable features.

These include programmable buttons for instant access to a gamer’s preferred shortcuts, as well as syncing RGB lighting for a more personalized gaming experience.

Pricing, availability

The three new Aerox mice are now available at SteelSeries’ official Lazada and Shopee stores, as well as Challenger, Courts, Endless passion, Tec Drome, Xtreme, and other major channels.

Refer to the table below for the prices and specs.

Model	Specs	Price
Aerox 5	66g 9 programmable buttons TrueMove Air sensor 100 percent Virgin Grade PTFE feet 3 RGB zones with Brilliant PrismSync Lighting Water-resistant AquaBarrier with IP54 safety rating	SG$ 149
Aerox 5 Wireless	74g Up to 180 hours of battery life 40 hours of use on a 15-minute charge TrueMove Air Sensor Quantum 2.0 Wireless and Bluetooth	SG$ 229
Aerox 9 Wireless	89g 12 programmable buttons Up to 180 hours of battery life 40 hours of use on a 15-minute charge Quantum 2.0 Wireless and Bluetooth Golden Micro IP54 Switches	SG$ 249

In addition, any purchase of SteelSeries entitles customers to a free one-month GeForce NOW cloud gaming subscription.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 is a luxury for your ears

Improve noise cancelation and audio quality

Published

May 17, 2022

Luigi Leonardo

Sony remains one of the most important players in the noise-canceling realm. While Bose is also a force in the industry, Sony is doing what it can to improve its own audio technology. Following up its impressive flagship lineup of headphones, the company has announced the WH-1000XM5, a new pair for your discerning ears.

Much like its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5 follows the same tradition of design. The sleeker evolution makes way for a softer, more comfortable fit around your skull, bolstered by synthetic leather.

Under the hood, the headphones sports an additional processor to improve noise cancelation, especially in mid to high frequency ranges. It can also adapt to various user scenarios like those who wear glasses or have long hair.

As always, Sony is also focusing on audio quality. The 30mm driver uses a light dome with carbon fiber composite material to deliver natural sound. Plus, with Sony’s LDAC coding technology, users can enjoy Hi-Fi Audio. DSEE Extreme automatically upscales audio files to high quality. Finally, if your audio can support it, the headphones is compatible with 360 Reality Audio.

The WH-1000XM5 also worked on call quality with four beamforming microphones on the device and noise reduction.

Starting May 20, users can buy the WM-1000XM5 for US$ 399.99.