Lifestyle
ZTE Nubia’s Alpha wearable is basically a phone on your wrist
Complete with a flexible display
This year’s MWC is all about 5G connectivity and tablets that fold (or unfold) into a phone. What if we dial back a bit and put the flexible display tech into something smaller like a wearable? Not everyone likes to bring a tablet around, so ZTE’s Nubia did something different: a wearable smartphone with a display that wraps around your wrist.
This is the Nubia Alpha. It’s essentially a smartwatch but with more functionalities and features. It’s got a four-inch OLED display that’s claimed to be the “largest wearable flexible screen in the industry” and the entire device is water-resistant.
Inside the Alpha is the old Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor from Qualcomm paired with 1GB of memory and 8GB of internal storage. It also has a 500mAh battery which is rated to last up to two days on a single charge.

What makes this wearable practically a smartphone is its 4G eSIM support. This means you’ll be able to text, call, and even browse the web without pairing the watch with a nearby smartphone. To complete its “smartphone” features, the Alpha has a 5-megapixel camera as well for video calling.
The device also doubles as a fitness tracker. It can detect and track your sleep, exercise, and heart rate. All of these features are handled by a custom-made wearable OS that you interact with using touch, voice commands, and air gestures.
The Nubia Alpha is indeed a unique device that’s more than just a smartwatch, but it’s not quite a full-blown smartphone. It’ll be sold starting at EUR 449 for the basic Bluetooth-only model, while the 4G eSIM variant will go for EUR 549. For those who want to add luxury to the Alpha, it’ll come coated in 18-karat gold for EUR 649.
According to Nubia, the Bluetooth-only model will become available sometime in April in Europe and North America. The smartphone-esque features though will only come to the market in the third quarter of 2019.
Via: Engadget
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Apps
Turn your cravings into cashback with this new credit card
EastWest, Visa, and foodpanda created a lifestyle card that rewards your everyday life in the most delicious way!
There comes a moment in every busy, convenience-loving yuppie’s life when the heart encounters something that simply gets it.
For many, that moment will happen the first time they hear about the new EastWest foodpanda Visa Credit Card.
This cobranded creation from EastWest, foodpanda, and Visa feels like a treat wrapped inside another treat, made for those who thrive on ease, comfort, and a healthy dose of instant gratification.
Think of all the small joys in your routine. The iced latte that turns your morning around; the comforting order that saves an exhausting weekday; or the impulsive midnight craving that somehow counts as self-care.
Now imagine every craving quietly earning something meaningful in return. That is the lifestyle this card was built to support.
Cashback that keeps the cravings flowing
Cardholders receive 10 percent cashback on all foodpanda orders with earnings of up to Php 400 each month.
Cashback continues at 3 percent even after reaching the cap, which keeps rewards flowing for frequent orders.
Users also receive 1 percent cashback on overseas transactions and 0.3 percent on other local purchases. All cashback across categories has a combined limit of Php 1,000 per month.
The card is free of annual fees during the first year and early users receive a complimentary six month pandapro subscription.
Cashback is credited weekly to the user’s pandapay wallet for immediate access. This weekly reward cycle is a first in the local market. It reflects foodpanda’s focus on instant gratification and smooth digital experiences.
EastWest, foodpanda, and Visa aligned on a single goal. They wanted a card that fits into everyday routines, feels simple to use, and delivers rewards in a fast and friendly way.
Lifestyle card for a lifestyle-first way of spending
Younger Filipino consumers are embracing credit cards that care about their lifestyle choices.
The EastWest foodpanda Visa Credit Card fits right into this shift, giving people a financial tool that rewards the habits they already enjoy.
It creates a gentle nudge toward smarter spending without taking away the fun or the flavor.
Visa’s global network makes tap-to-pay transactions fast and secure. With automatic weekly cashback and worldwide acceptance, the card creates a rewarding experience that enhances how Filipinos dine and enjoy their favorite cravings.
This card understands one universal truth: Every order has the potential to be more than a meal. Now, it comes with rewards ready to follow you everywhere.
To learn more or start your application, visit eastwestbanker.com/foodpanda or tap ‘Apply Now’ on the foodpanda app.
Entertainment
Ubisoft confirms Far Cry live-action anthology series
Months ago, Ubisoft accidentally announced that it is working with FX on a live-action adaptation of the Far Cry series. Today, the publisher finally confirmed the news and attached some notable names to the project.
Confirmed directly by the publisher via an official announcement, Ubisoft announced that FX has ordered a series based on the first-person adventure series. The show will be an anthology series with different characters and stories for every season. With that description, it sounds a lot like The White Lotus but with more guns.
The games themselves follow this same format. Each game has a different setting and set of characters. The last, for instance, featured Giancarlo Esposito as Anton Castillo, the dictator of a fictional South American country named Yara.
Helming the live-action project are two big names for Hulu: Noah Hawley and Rob Mac. Hawley recently earned his flowers through the recently concluded first season of Alien: Earth. Meanwhile, Rob Mac has been earning success after success with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
With those two helming the series, the upcoming Far Cry adaptation has the potential to make a name for itself in the videogame adaptation scene. These days, adaptations are rocking the airwaves with notable adaptations including Fallout and The Last of Us.
Deals
Trade in your old device and switch to Dyson at SM Podium
A simple trade-in lets you enjoy Dyson’s latest technology with better value!
Sometimes, the right upgrade arrives at the perfect moment.
Dyson is giving everyone that chance with its Trade to Upgrade event happening from November 25 to 28 at the 2F Atrium of SM Podium.
It’s a limited run designed for anyone who has been waiting to switch to smarter cleaning, cooler airflow, or sleeker styling.
The idea is simple: Bring your old purifier, vacuum, or hair tool from any brand, working or not, and switch to a Dyson machine within the same category.
You can enjoy up to 30 percent off when you trade in a purifier for a Dyson purifier, a vacuum for a Dyson vacuum, or a hair dryer or styler for a Dyson hair tool.
It’s a straightforward way to upgrade your daily routines with technology that performs better and looks better at home.
The event also welcomes shoppers who are not trading in. Dyson is offering flexible payment options with zero percent installment for up to twenty-four months on all machines, including the Airwrap Coanda 2X and the Amber Silk finish.
This gives more room to choose the device that fits your lifestyle without rushing the decision.
Whether you are setting up a smarter home or refreshing your everyday essentials, this event is a chance to experience Dyson’s design and engineering in a more accessible way.
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