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Drown out the holiday noise with Sony

For a merrier Christmas

Published

December 23, 2019

GadgetMatch

There’s a Christmas song that goes… “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style,” and a few verses later it goes on to “Strings of street lights, even stop lights, blinkin’ bright red and green. As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.”

It perfectly encapsulates the kind of hustle and bustle that we’re exposed to during the holidays. A lot of times, it can get pretty overwhelming. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had something to drown out all that noise?

Lucky us, there is! In fact, there’s three of them.

Perfect for travel

The airport is one of the busiest places during this time. You have people flying in and out to get to their families or to their vacation spots for the holidays.

With so much going on, it’s tempting to tune everyone out. You can only do this if you have the right headphones. And the right headphones happen to be the Sony WH-1000XM3.

It received rave reviews from those who tried it (including us!), and it’s for good reason. These over-ear headphones cancels noise unlike anything else. That’s thanks to the QN1e chip developed by Sony.

Whether you’re getting through a busy airport crowd or trying to settle in your seat without any distractions, the WH-1000XM3 will keep your ears tuned in to whatever you’re listening to.

Whether that’s relaxing music or your favorite podcasts, you’ll hear them clearly and perfectly when you have these headphones on. It’s just that good.

Something more compact

If you find the the WH-1000XM3 to be a little too big for you, fret not. Sony managed to put that noise-cancelling tech in a smaller package with the WF-1000XM3.

It’s a pair of true wireless earbuds that’s equipped with what we believe to be the best noise-cancelling tech available today. It has all the bells and whistles of its bigger brother despite not having the same size.

There’s enough noise-cancelling oomf here to isolate you from the busy holiday crowd. Let’s face it, as festive as the season is, we don’t really want to hear the same Christmas songs over and over when we’re out shopping.

Sometimes, you want to groove to your own playlists whether it be hard-banging rock and roll songs or the latest K-Pop tracks, prancing merrily from store to store as you tick off items from your Christmas shopping list.

Compact but will cling onto you

Speaking of crossing things off of your list, you might already be in a rush to get all your shopping done. If you’re running around, you might need something that’s both compact but also has less risks of falling off your ear and getting lost.

Enter the WI-1000XM2. It’s the latest pair of headphones in Sony’s noise-cancelling lineup and it comes in neckband form. This design will help make sure that you don’t lose the headphones as you try to keep up with the holiday rush.

The noise-cancelling tech isn’t the only thing it shares with its siblings. It also comes with Google Assistant, so when you’re in a mad dash you can just tell it which items to scratch off the list.

And you can do this in-between listening to some upbeat music that will get you in the mood to finish all that shopping as quickly as you can.

Your noise-cancelling GadgetMatch

“Very soon it will be Christmas day…” the song goes. But just right before it, there are a few other things we need to get to. More often than not, those things involve busy, crowded, and noisy environments.

It’s comforting to know that despite the Christmas rush, we have headphones we can use to isolate us a little bit from the world. That way, we can focus on grabbing gifts for our loved ones, and getting to them unbothered by all the holiday noise.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Sony Philippines

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Match Life: VOLTME MagPak 5K magnetic power bank

Extra power to keep you going

Published

June 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

While smartphone manufacturers have been equipping devices with larger batteries over the past few years, power banks still remain an essential carry.

That’s especially for heavy smartphone users who have to push their device’s power to the limit — be it for gaming, content creation, and similar demanding tasks.

Or, you know, if you just suddenly ran into an unexpected long day and have to spend extra hours outdoors.

Whatever the case may be, that’s where the VOLTME MagPak 5K comes in. This small, 5,000mAh capacity magnetic power bank easily recharges your phone’s battery wirelessly.

The VOLTME MagPak 5K is chiefly meant for the iPhone 12 to 14 models, but can still pretty much refuel more modern devices, so long as they have magnetic charging capability.

It uses V-Dynamic technology and is MagSafe and 7.5W Qi compatible. With a 9N Magnetic Alignment Force, it has a stronger attachment so users can focus on the titles they play or the scenes they shoot.

Or, if you want to slow it down while recharging your handset, the power bank comes with a kickstand to help you place your device either horizontally or vertically.

Beyond the magnetic charging capability, the MagPak 5K also supports USB-C to USB-C charging to another device.

You can even simultaneously charge two devices at once, or just opt for the wired charging if that’s what your phone is using.

At just 134 grams, it’s an easy carry, and something that fits seamlessly into your pocket. There are also five colors to choose from.

For days where you feel you’ll have extended device usage, it’s best to keep a portable gadget to keep you going.

Who knows, that extra power can spell the difference between going out of battery or being able to transfer money, purchase something at a convenience store with cashless payment, or booking a trip home.

No need to worry about battery drain. Just focus on what you’re doing with your daily life.

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The Aecooly Cold Air Ultra can chill your skin in ten seconds

It has a misting function and a small water tank.

Published

June 3, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The world is heating up. While one side of the world is swelteringly humid in anticipation of a rainy season, the other side is gearing up for a scorching summer. Unfortunately, the world needs a more long-term solution. But while we wait for such a remedy, we have personal solutions. Introducing: the Aecooly Cold Air Ultra.

As you can probably see from the rest of its lineup, Aecooly means business when it comes to personal cooling. The Cold Air Ultra, in particular, does more than just move air; it chills the air instantly. The personal fan does this with a misting nozzle (and a small water tank) that delivers an ultra-fine layer of pre-cooled mist. The air itself can reach up to 25m/s. It can cool your skin’s temperature by up to 18F in only ten seconds.

It’s also packed with tech right inside. The Aecooly Cold Air Ultra comes with a full-color touchscreen panel that offers a seamless way to control the air. Besides the screen, it also has two physical buttons to control the power and the misting.

The Cold Air Ultra comes with a sizable 7000mAh battery, which promises up to 10 hours of continuous operation. Additionally, it can charge devices with a 20W two-way fast charging function.

The Aecooly Cold Air Ultra retails for only US$ 39.99. Plus, you can get 20% off with the code GMATCH20 from Amazon.

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DOOGEE to debut BoneBeat Series on 6.6

Audio wearables for active lifestyles

Published

June 2, 2026

GadgetMatch

DOOGEE is debuting the BoneBeat Series this 6.6 sale, offering active consumers wearable audio solutions that fit their lifestyles.

The new collection is designed to support and empower runners, cyclists, triathletes, and sports enthusiasts in general with a wide range of durable, comfortable, and safety-focused gear.

The DOOGEE BoneBeat Series comes in three models: the BoneBeat Run Ray, BoneBeat Run Digital, and BoneBeat Swim Ray.

Customers can get the products during the 6.6 Shopee Sale via DOOGEE’s official Shopee Store. All come with a one-year warranty.

The Run Ray (PhP 1,799) is designed specifically for runners and outdoor fitness enthusiasts. It has an open-ear bone conduction technology that allows users to enjoy music while staying aware of their surroundings.

It also has a built-in safety light for improved visibility, specially during night runs. Moreover, it has an IP66 sweat-resistant design and long-lasting battery life.

Meanwhile, the Run Digital (PhP 1,999) in similar to the Run Ray but offers a digital display for quick monitoring. It has enhanced audio performance, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity with dual-device pairing, and an IP67 rating.

Lastly, the Swim Ray (PhP 3,999) comes with an IP68 waterproofing and built-in MP3 storage for phone-free underwater listening.

It has a secure, pressure-free, and skin-friendly fit that stays in place even during intense movement, while still offering open-ear comfort. It has up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.