Computers
Samsung updates the Odyssey lineup for 2025
Curved, OLED, and 3D monitors are available for preorders now
Are you still missing a few pieces for your perfect gaming rig? If you’re on the hunt for a new monitor, Samsung has just released a trio of Odyssey displays for your setup.
Odyssey 3D (27-inch)
Despite how rare they are now, 3D monitors continue to be one of the most advanced devices in display technology. Samsung is once again updating its lineup with a new 3D version of the Odyssey.
The new 27-inch Odyssey 3D (G90XF model) can operate without 3D glasses. The display combines eye tracking, a lenticular lens, and AI-powered 3D conversion software to create 3D content. It also supports 4K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms Gray-to-Gray response time. Samsung has already partnered with studios such as Nexon (The First Berserker: Khazan) and Neowiz (Lies of P) to ensure support with the monitor.
Finally, it has Edge Lighting, which brings 3D ambient lighting all around the edges of the monitor, depending on the game played.
Odyssey OLED G8
If you want a more standard screen for your games, Samsung is offering a 27-inch and a 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 monitor. Both models will have the world’s first 4K resolution monitor with 240Hz refresh rate. The 27-inch model also has the highest pixel density for a monitor of its size.
As for quality, the monitor comes with quantum dot technology and VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 compatibility. It also has dynamic Cooling Safety and Samsung OLED Safeguard+ for durability.
Finally, it comes with a dash of AI upscaling to help lower-resolution content adapt to the larger screen.
Odyssey G9
Samsung’s lineup won’t be complete without the iconic curved monitor. The Odyssey G9 has a 49-inch Dual QHD curved display with Picture-in-Picture features. It supports HDR10+ for a wide color range.
It also features a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Finally, the monitor has an Auto Source Switch+ that can automatically detect connected devices when turned on.
Preorders are available now
Customers can preorder the new Samsung monitors from now until April 19. Early bird customers can get PhP 3,000 worth of e-vouchers. They can also get special discounts including up to PhP 27,600 off on the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, PhP 19,800 off on the 49-inch Odyssey G9, and Php 45,850 off on the 27-inch Odyssey 3D.
Computers
ASUS, ROG announce 2026 desktops, AiO availabilities in PH
For gaming, heavy workloads, modern setups
ASUS and ROG have announced the availabilities of their latest 2026 desktops and all-in-one (AiO) PCs in the Philippines.
Headlining the lineup is the ASUS V600 All-in-One PC, the latest addition to the AiO series. It has a sleek aesthetic and is powered by up to an AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 processor, capable of handling demanding workloads with ease.
This processor is paired with AMD Radeon 820M graphics, up to 16GB DDR5 memory, and up to 512GB SSD storage.
The V600 has a 23.8-inch FHD IPS 178-degree view display with a wide 93% screen-to-body ratio, anti-glare coating, and is certified for eye comfort.
The 50 TOPs NPU PC is also part of the Copilot+ family, making it efficient for AI computing tasks. Other features include ASUS AI Noise-Cancelling and Adaptive Lock.
Price: PhP 56,995
ASUS V500 Mini Tower
Meanwhile, the ASUS V500 Mini Tower is crafted to blend modern workspaces while delivering dependable performance.
It touts up to an Intel Core 7 240H processor and comes in a Dark Wood color. It operates at as low as 24dB in whisper mode.
An addition, it features up to 80 PLUS Platinum-certified PSU, reducing heat generation and eliminating power-consumption concerns. The PC has support for up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage.
Price: Starts at PhP 41,995
ASUS TUF Gaming TM500
Moreover, the ASUS TUF Gaming TM500 is a compact gaming desktop that delivers power and efficiency in a streamlined form factor.
It is fueled by an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, reaching a maximum boost speed of 5.1GHz. Along with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, users can experience seamless gameplay.
The PC comes with 16GB DDR5 memory, and two more SO-DIMM slots to support up to 64GB of memory. This allows the machine to breeze through memory-heavy workloads, outside of the most demanding AAA titles.
Complementing these hardware is a custom heatsink with 1,218cm2 of total dissipation area, copper heat piping, and 90 mm cooling fan.
Price: Starts at PhP 76,995
ROG GM700
Lastly, the ROG GM700 features the undisputed power and beastly performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU.
With up to 32GB of memory, the PC can process jaw-dropping visuals at ultra-fast speeds. With up to 2TB of storage, it guarantees swift load times, high frame rates, and freedom from stutters in high-stakes gaming.
The ROG GM700 is also amenable for customization, maintenance, and future-proofing. Users can enjoy an upgrade potential of up to four DDR5 U-DIMM slots and multiple M.2 slots.
Price: starts at PhP 139,995
Computers
3D printing made accessible: Bambu Lab moves closer to everyday consumers
Empowering consumers to create tangible objects
China-based brand Bambu Lab makes an effort to move closer to everyday consumers in the Philippines with a new retail partner by holding a media and creators roundtable in the Philippines. This was a bid to reshape how consumers perceive and use 3D printing technology.
Established in Shenzhen, China in 2020, Bambu Lab aims to make 3D printing more accessible, practical, and relevant to daily life through printers and other supplies.
The goal is to support practical home use, creative hobbies, product design, and even specialized tools, while putting emphasis on ease of use.
With such optics, Bambu Lab is trying to make consumers feel that there is less deep technical knowledge required and that they can actually create physical objects with 3D printing.
One of their products is the entry-level Bambu Lab A1 mini, which is compact enough to fit on a small desk.
The brand also has more advanced models which are capable of printing multiple colors and materials on a single run.
To complement the hardware ecosystem, Bambu Lab’s open platform MakerWorld lets users browse, select, and print from an extensive library of shared 3D designs directly from their own desktops.
The platform features a wide variety of objects across multiple categories. There’s household items, DIY tools, children’s toys, props, and educational materials.
In the Philippines, Bambu Lab will open its first concept store at One Ayala, Makati City. The concept corner will give mallgoers the opportunity to see the range of 3D printers and consumables firsthand.
Computers
Next-gen AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor out soon
Built for the most demanding titles
The next-generation AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor will be available for sale starting January 29. It has a standard pricing of US$ 499.
Built for enthusiasts, the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series processor features a +400MHz improvement to the boost clock, building on the legacy of the 9800X3D.
This makes the “world’s fastest gaming processor” even faster. AMD says their offering boasts of an average 27% gaming performance improvement over the Intel Core Ultra 9 285k.
On paper, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a maximum boost clock speed of up to 5.6GHz, and a base clock speed of 4.7GHz.
The new 8-core, 16-thread processor is aided by 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache technology, so a high-frequency memory is not required.
Across an average of more than 30 games played, the FPS difference between a DDR5-4800 and a DDR5-6000 was below 1%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is ideal for running demanding titles, i.e. AAA games, at maximum FPS. Initial checks also suggest the processor stays efficient in spite of higher speeds.
For connectivity, the processor has two memory channels for a maximum 192GB of DDR5 memory. It can also support four USB 3.2 Gen 2s and a USB 2.0.
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