As a runner, I know firsthand how important it is to find comfortable earbuds that can keep up with every mile. With the rise of runners around the world, the search for the perfect accessory has become a top priority for many.
In a market filled with wireless earbuds, Xiaomi has taken a smart approach with the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo. This pair of wireless earbuds come with an open-ear design.
Although it faces competition from other open-ear wearables, bone conduction headphones, and traditional in-ear wireless earbuds, the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo strikes the perfect balance.
It fits comfortably between these niche markets, offering a unique blend of comfort, style, function, and cutting-edge technology.
Sleek and stylish
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Taking out the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo out of the box, it came in an oval, sophisticated gray case adorned with a shiny, metallic hinge. It looked like a love child between a banded agate and a smoky quartz.
Inside, you can find an odd-shaped pair of wireless earbuds that looks ritzy. Its sleek and modern design are aesthetically pleasing enough to be worn as an accessory. It perfectly matches my earrings and necklace, which are the jewelry I use when out for a run.
The OpenWear Stereo used flexible plastics and finished the design with soft-touch coatings, making it lightweight and comfortable to wear even for long periods of time.
Ergonomically, it’s designed to conform to the shape of the head and ears, and adapts to different shapes and sizes.
It rested comfortably on my temples and ensured a secure fit, even when I was sprinting or doing plyometrics.
Always hooked
My issue with most wireless earbuds is that they hurt my ears when worn for a long time. If they’re lightweight, they fall off easily, and I risk losing them during strenuous activities.
I often have to remove them whenever someone speaks to me on the street or in the gym.
The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo solves this issue with its open-ear design, allowing me to play music without blocking my ear canals, so I can still be aware of my surroundings.
Previously, I went to the gym before heading straight to judge a Jump Rope Dance Competition. The performances started, and I forgot I was wearing the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo—that’s how featherweight they are.
I could hear the music clearly while getting enchanted by performances from aspiring jump rope athletes. The best part? It didn’t cause ear fatigue.
Music for One (or Two?)
I’m no audiophile, but I do have Spotify playing music for over ten hours a day. With its design and technology, the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo gave me my own little world while still being aware of the world around me.
That’s how richly detailed the sound is—even when cars are honking outside.
When lifting weights or doing a tempo run, I repeatedly listened to BINI’s “Pantropiko” and “Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi” without worrying about others hearing, thanks to its 10mm sound leakage reduction.
As long as I maintain my distance, people won’t get distracted by my songs. However, your music can be shared if a friend also owns a pair of OpenWear Stereo.
Both pairs of earbuds should be connected to a Xiaomi smartphone or tablet at the same time, allowing both users to share music and jam together.
Personally, I prefer listening solo, but if you’re someone who likes to share, don’t forget to download the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo’s settings can be customized through the app, which is available in the App Store and Play Store. You can personalize it to suit your preferences, giving you full control of the device and your music.
Run, Boy, Run
I used the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo primarily for strength training and easy runs. It made me approachable in the gym, as I could engage in conversation without removing the earbuds.
I also felt confident running outdoors without worrying about sudden drizzles or near-accidents. It has an IP54 rating, which makes it resistant to water, sweat, and splashes.
When torrential rains poured in Manila, many runners stayed indoors to complete their workouts. I, however, waited for the downpour to ease into a drizzle.
I decided that a 30-minute run in light rain would be the perfect test for the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo.
All eyes were on me and my shiny, shimmering wearable as I dropped everything to meet the rain.
I didn’t need to take out my iPhone while running, as the OpenWear Stereo is compatible with it. The smart touch controls made it easy to skip tracks and find a beat that matched my cadence.
I ended up playing “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan for an extra boost of motivation.
Safe to say, the OpenWear Stereo didn’t malfunction, and it stayed securely in place throughout the 5K run. It’s truly ideal for runners—no cap.
Is This Your GadgetMatch?
The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo thrives on flexibility, offering a versatile user experience. It’s not just made for runners but for everyone on the go.
It’s easily a GadgetMatch for those who want to stay aware of their surroundings without compromising sound quality or battery life.
After all, it lasts a full day on a single charge, is comfortable enough to wear for long periods, plays richly detailed music without leakage, and stays securely in place during any activity.
The open-ear design also gives it an edge over similar devices, especially because it comes at a price that won’t break the bank.
The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo retails at PhP 6,199.
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Dyson’s latest bundle is the power couple your floors have been waiting for

The WashG1™ makes a compelling case against the mop-and-bucket — one quiet, efficient pass at a time.
There’s a particular kind of domestic frustration that doesn’t get talked about enough: the moment you finish vacuuming, look down at your gleaming hard floors, and realize they still need mopping. Two tools. Two routines. One slightly deflated sense of accomplishment. Dyson, apparently, has been paying attention.
For a limited time, the brand is bundling two of its machines into a single, rather attractive package — the Dyson WashG1™ wet floor cleaner and the Dyson V8™ Slim cordless vacuum — positioning them as the complete answer to the wet-and-dry cleaning problem most of us have quietly accepted as just life.
Meet the pair
The WashG1™ is Dyson’s take on the wet floor cleaner, designed to wash hard floors in one streamlined pass rather than the traditional drag-and-splash method that mostly moves grime from one end of the room to the other. No buckets, no wringing, no staring at a suspiciously grey mop head and wondering when exactly it stopped being useful. It’s the kind of appliance that quietly earns its counter space — and then some.

Compact, cordless, and deceptively powerful: the V8™ Slim for when the mess is small but your standards aren’t.
The V8™ Slim, meanwhile, is the lighter, nimbler sibling of Dyson’s cordless line. Useful for the crumbs under the dining chair, the dust gathering behind the shelves, and every other small, daily chaos that a full-sized vacuum feels excessive for. Cordless and compact, it’s the machine you’ll actually pick up instead of sighing and walking past the mess.
Together, they cover the full floor care spectrum: the V8™ Slim handles the dry sweep, the WashG1™ follows with the wash. It’s a logical pairing, honestly — the kind that makes you wonder why you’ve been doing it any other way.
Why this Dyson combination matters
Hard floors, for all their aesthetic appeal, are unforgiving surfaces. Dust settles visibly. Spills linger. And vacuuming alone, as satisfying as the process can be, doesn’t quite address the layer of grime that accumulates on high-traffic areas over time. A wet cleaner handles what a vacuum can’t, and vice versa — which is precisely why owning both, rather than cycling through them separately across different shopping occasions, makes a certain kind of sense.
There’s also something to be said for the ease of a dedicated routine. When both machines live in the same home, cleaning stops being a production and starts being a rhythm — a quick pass with the V8™ Slim in the morning, a proper wash with the WashG1™ when the floors need it. Less deliberation, more just getting it done.
The numbers
Originally priced at ₱74,800 for both, the bundle is currently available at ₱45,900 — a saving of ₱28,900. The mechanic is straightforward: purchase the WashG1™ and the V8™ Slim comes with it.
The promo runs from April 16 to 30, 2026, available at Dyson Stores nationwide. For those who’ve been watching these two machines from a careful distance, the window is narrow — but the value proposition is hard to argue with.
Entertainment
YouTube remains top PH video platform; advertisers urged to continue investing
Advertisers urged to continue investing in TV programs
As YouTube remains the top streaming platform in the Philippines, advertisers are urged to continue investing in TV programs and content available on the platform, as these generate effective returns.
According to a 2025 Kantar Study, YouTube is the No. 1 video streaming platform in the Philippines in terms of reach.
The same study mentions that 97% of Filipinos in rural Visayas and Mindanao, two major island groups in the country, have watched online TV programs on YouTube in the past month.
Another significant finding is that the streaming platform is providing a 60% incremental reach beyond traditional linear TV.
This proves that YouTube is an essential bridge to Filipino TV viewers, specially in this era. The platform has transformed from just being a video hosting site to an all-in-one entertainment hub that spans traditional TV programs and both longform vlogs and shortform trending clips.
Given this massive gravitational pull, YouTube has partnered with media giants ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5. This is to ensure the best content, from news to live sports, is available to every YouTube subscriber.
Furthermore, during the “Unstoppable: YouTube in the Next Era of Growth” event, the networks also urged advertisers to keep supporting such TV programs and related content.
They mentioned conversion numbers that say ads through such content remain effective. This is a dynamic that sponsors can continue to explore for marketing, given that YouTube has also integrated Unskippable Ads onto their platform.
The official trailer for the Street Fighter movie has been released, along with new posters. The film hits cinemas starting October 14.
An unreleased version of Tupac Shakur’s “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” is among the trailer’s highlights. This song was created for Mike Tyson in the 1990s.
The 2-minute, 46-second clip opens with Noah Centineo’s Ken Masters and his dynamic with Callina Liang’s Chun-Li.
It also highlights more of the human side of Ken Masters, as well has his vulnerabilities before the lead up to the tournament.
The clip’s tone then changes to a more action-packed sequence featuring the film’s other cast members in their battle forms.
The trailer concludes climactically with fireballs from both Ken and Andrew Koji’s Ryu. As previously mentioned, the Street Fighter movie is set in 1993, when Ken and Ryu are recruited by Chun-Li and thrown into combat.
This World Warrior Tournament is a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury, with a deadly conspiracy lying beneath.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai and based on the Capcom video game franchise, the movie also stars:
- Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric André as Don Sauvage
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
- Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
They are joined by Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson as Balrog, who also go a lot of screen time in the official trailer. Rounding out the cast is Jason Momoa as Blanka.
Watch the official trailer here:
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