From AI to Connecting the Palengke: Globe Unveils Lifeline Offers During the Energy Crisis

Amidst the ongoing energy crisis, Globe unveils new mobile and Globe At Home offers to help customers cope with the current challenges. The Blueprint, a quarterly media briefing held last May 26, 2026 at The Globe Tower, aptly themed “Keep Going with Globe,” showcased new connectivity products to serve as a lifeline for many Filipinos.

Connectivity that knows you

Globe launched its own Globe Cloud service, offering customers a back-up system at a lower price than most cloud services.   Now customers can secure files, preserve photos with flexible and storage plans at very affordable prices.  The service also comes with  features like Flashback and AI‑powered editing that make reliving moments effortless. 

Leica Live Moment on Xiaomi 17T Series: Where Photos Become Stories

The rapid development of mobile photography over the past two decades has made it easier and more accessible than ever for anyone to become a master behind the lens. While text and voice were once the primary ways we communicated with each other, today photos and videos have become integral to how we connect and share. But as mobile photography has become woven into the fabric of everyday life, people also expect more from their cameras—for them to go beyond simply capturing a moment and instead become a tool for expression, storytelling, and creativity.

This shift is also reshaping the mobile industry, with collaborations between smartphone brands and traditional camera makers playing a growing role in how photography is experienced. One such partnership is the collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica—a partnership that is redefining mobile photography by bringing together over a century of photographic heritage with the latest smartphone technology.

Xiaomi unveils new Xiaomi 17T Series in the Philippines, bringing Leica 5X telephoto imaging and Leica Live Moment

Led by the Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi 17T, the local launch also introduces new AIoT products and Smart Tech Appliances that expand Xiaomi’s connected ecosystem across wellness, audio, entertainment, and home convenience.

Xiaomi today launched the Xiaomi 17T Series in the Philippines, led by the Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi 17T. The new lineup brings Leica telephoto imaging, Leica Live Moment, intelligent eye-care displays, and large-capacity batteries to users who rely on their smartphones for creating, watching, working, gaming, and staying connected throughout the day. The launch also introduces new AIoT and Smart Tech Appliances, expanding Xiaomi’s ecosystem across personal wellness, audio, entertainment, and home convenience.

Transform moments into living stories with The Telephoto Master and Leica Live Moment

Combining Leica optics with Xiaomi's cutting-edge imaging technology, Xiaomi 17T Series features a triple camera system headlined by a 50MP main camera designed to capture crystal-clear images. Inside lies an ultra-large 1/1.31-inch sensor in Xiaomi 17T Pro and a 1/1.55-inch sensor in Xiaomi 17T. Both combine Leica UltraPure optical design with a 1G + 6P hybrid Leica Summilux lens structure, renowned for rendering fine detail with exceptional clarity. The large aperture across the series delivers superior dynamic range and beautifully rendered depth of field.

Xiaomi 17T Series brings the Leica 5x telephoto camera to both models in the T Series, expanding shooting versatility across the lineup. It delivers 50MP images with OIS and a wide shooting range, from intricate details captured via 30cm macro photography to 10x optical-grade zoom and up to 120x AI Ultra Zoom. 

Acer Broadens Portfolio with Two New Laptops Powered by the Latest Snapdragon Processors

Launches the Swift Spin 14 AI powered by Snapdragon® X2 Series processors; Acer also becomes the first PC maker to announce a device powered by the new Snapdragon® C processor

Acer today introduced the Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15, broadening the company’s laptop portfolio with a greater range of devices powered by Snapdragon. A premium ultraportable AI laptop, Swift Spin 14 AI features a Snapdragon X2 Elite or Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. 

Spot Lazada's Super WOW truck and catch exciting deals across Metro Manila!

Lazada Philippines is bringing the excitement of the 6.6 Super WOW sale to the streets with the launch of its Super WOW Truck, turning heads across Metro Manila with exciting deals and larger-than-life promos from top global brands. 

Planning to roam around Metro Manila this June? Keep your eyes peeled for something exciting on the road as Lazada’s Super WOW Truck hits the streets starting June 1, bringing the thrill of the 6.6 Super WOW Sale closer to shoppers.

iFFALCON “Powered by TCL” breaks through with its new U75A model

iFFALCON, the pioneering tech-lifestyle brand 'Powered by TCL,' is set to disrupt the local home entertainment scene with the launch of its newest model, the iFFALCON U75A 4K QLED Google TV. Purposely built for a tech-savvy generation, this model packs groundbreaking display innovations, including a native 144Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision Atmos. This heavy-hitting combination ensures a flawlessly fluid, lag-free experience engineered specifically to handle high-octane console gaming, cinematic movie marathons, and fast-paced sports broadcasts.

Keep emergency numbers within reach: A home safety reminder for Filipino families

Emergency preparedness begins at home. Beyond keeping basic supplies such as food, water, medicine, flashlights, and batteries, every household should also have a clear communication plan in case of an emergency. 

This includes knowing whom to call, keeping important emergency numbers visible, and ensuring family members have an accessible way to contact emergency hotlines, barangays, hospitals, relatives, or first responders when needed.

As families use different ways to stay connected every day, having a dedicated home phone line can be part of a household’s broader emergency preparedness plan. A landline gives family members, including children, seniors, and household helpers, a fixed and familiar way to contact emergency hotlines, barangays, hospitals, relatives, and first responders when urgent assistance is needed. More importantly, it helps give families added peace of mind at home, knowing that there is an accessible way to call for help when it matters most.

It also serves as an additional communication option at home, especially when family members need to quickly coordinate during an emergency.