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Xiaomi Buds 3 series: Price and availability in the Philippines

Immersive beats at a cut-rate price tag

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Xiaomi’s latest wearables finally arrived in the Philippines. The tech giant brings in the Xiaomi Buds 3 and the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro.

Studio-level sound, ANC

Unlike its previous pair of wireless earbuds, Xiaomi puts the focus on studio-level sound through its latest devices. The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro sports a 10mm dual-magnet dynamic driver with sectional DLC coating, as well as support for LHDC 4.0 audio codec.

The Xiaomi Buds 3, on the other hand, features an ultra-dynamic dual-magnetic driver unit designed to deliver audio output with detailing at every level.

Both pairs offer up to 40dB hybrid active noise cancellation. They also come with three ANC modes with the option to choose Adaptive Mode to let the earbuds adjust automatically based on the ambient noise level. Furthermore, both devices come with an IP55 certification.

Xiaomi Buds 3

Dimensional audio, long-lasting connection

The Xiaomi Buds 3 series sports a next-generation Dimensional audio feature, creating a 360-degree soundscape to reproduce an audio experience similar to theaters. Each individual sound detail retains its position when set to Track Head Movement mode. It’s comfortably fit and secure, so it’s easier to enjoy a 3D experience even when you move your head.

Battery-wise, the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro power up to 6 hours of playback on one charge and 24 hours with the case. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Buds 3 can be used for up to 7 hours with a single charge or 32 hours when used with the charging case.

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

Price and availability

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro will retail at PhP 6,999 while the Xiaomi Buds 3 is available for PhP 4,999.

Get discounts and freebies on Xiaomi’s official online stores from March 24 to 25 on Shopee and March 27 to 28 on Lazada. The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro will be selling for only PhP 5,999. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Buds 3 is also discounted at PhP 3,999.

Both devices will come with a free Xiaomi Sports Fanny Pack. Shop the Xiaomi Buds 3 or the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro.

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The Nintendo Switch is now Nintendo’s best-selling console ever

Meanwhile, the Switch 2 just crossed 17 million units sold.

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The Nintendo Switch 2’s success was bound to happen. After enormous success with the original Switch, Nintendo is practically destined to also put up impressive numbers for the console’s recently released sequel. Today, the company has whipped out some proof. The Nintendo Switch 2 officially sold 17.37 million units, as of December last year.

Nintendo shared the console’s numbers through an investor’s report. Despite coming out only eight months ago, the Switch 2 is already putting up impressive numbers. With those numbers, the console is already Nintendo’s fastest selling platform to date.

For comparison, the original Switch sold less than half of what Switch 2 has sold in the former’s first eight months. Though the second console is still miles away from its predecessor’s total numbers, it’s already well on its way. In fact, Nintendo already expects the Switch 2 to break 19 million units by the end of the quarter.

The second Switch isn’t the only console reaping the rewards of its hard work. The original Switch has also crossed a major milestone. As of last year, the console has sold 155.37 million units, making it Nintendo’s bestselling console ever. It just overtook the Nintendo DS, which sold 154.02 million units.

With that, the Switch 2 has a mountain to climb, just to reach the same heights that its predecessor already attained. For sure, the console’s ongoing success is buoyed by the goodwill established by the original. Now, the question is whether the Switch 2 can sustain its growth on its own.

To help, the console is expecting significant first-party titles including Pokémon Pokopia and Meetup in Bellabel Park, a Super Mario Bros. Wonder DLC.

SEE ALSO: The Nintendo Switch is nearing the end of its lifecycle

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Globe introduces The Loop, a portable 5G Wi-Fi hotspot

A home WiFi that moves with you

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Globe at Home The Loop

Globe is giving Filipinos a new way to stay connected — whether at home or on the go — with The loop, its latest portable 5G Wi-Fi device.

Globe at Home The Loop

Officially unveiled at The Blueprint event, The loop combines style and function in one compact device. It looks like a sleek mini basket with a handle on top and a touchscreen display in the middle — designed for everyday use, not just tech setups.

While it serves as a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot that can connect up to 16 devices simultaneously, Globe also built Theoop to fit right into modern lifestyles. You can stream music, watch videos, and even make video calls directly from the device — perfect for family bonding moments, group trips, or quick catch-ups anywhere.

Globe at Home The Loop

With its built-in battery, The loop keeps your connection running for up to two days even during a power outage, making it a reliable companion at home or outdoors.

Price and availability

Globe at Home The Loop

Available in green, orange,and white and soon in pink! The Loop retails for PhP 10,999.

Available on TikTok Shop! Get the connection you’ll love and feel the 5G energy with exclusive launch deals.

Also available at select Globe The loop stores nationwide — including Alabang Town Center, ICONIC Store BGC, Glorietta 3, Robinsons Place Manila, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM City Cebu, and more.

Globe’s The loop is more than a Wi-Fi gadget — it’s an experience built to keep every connection within reach.

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New Civilization VII update will address everyone’s biggest issue

Soon, everyone can play as a single Civ.

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Despite being enjoyable in its current state, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is a work in progress. Firaxis Games is still working on improvements, especially as suggested by the franchise’s fans. Now, approaching the new game’s first anniversary, Civilization VII is getting a massive patch, called the Test of Time update, later this spring.

Playing as a single Civ

Test of Time will address the biggest problem that players had with the base game: the inability to play as a single Civ. Currently, players are forced to evolve into Age-appropriate Civs at the end of the previous Age. The system leads to odd histories, such as Maurya somehow evolving into modern-day America.

Starting with the update, players can now take a single Civ across the test of time. And it’s not a shoehorned feature, too. Civs will now have an Apex Age, meaning the Age they were historically associated with. Playing Civs outside of their Apex Age will introduce a new kit that corresponds to the other Ages.

Plus, this also introduces a new system called Syncretism. Playing a Civ outside of their Age allows players to choose a unique military unit or infrastructure from other Civs to help bolster their strategy.

The new system works in reverse too. Players can start a game in the Modern Age using an Antiquity Age Civ. Finally, if players decide to use this system, the AI will follow suit, ensuring an equal playing field.

Reworked victory conditions

Besides the playability of Civs, Civilization VII will rework Victories. Instead of a clear path to victory via Legacy Paths (which players have complained as being too rigid), the new Triumph system will introduce new optional objectives to prod players further down the line of victory.

Plus, getting extraordinary progress in one victory condition can help players earn victory even before the Modern Age. Victory can be earned as early as the Exploration Age, but Firaxis has not explained how this can happen.

Firaxis says that the new system should help the game feel more dynamic and exciting after the Antiquity Age.

Now, to celebrate the actual anniversary, players will get access to a new leader, Gilgamesh, a fan favorite from the previous game. He will be free for all players with update 1.3.2.

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