The plan gives students access to AI tools designed to help with studying, organizing schoolwork, and managing deadlines. One of its main features is Study Notebooks, which lets users upload class materials such as syllabi, presentation slides, and reading files.

Gemini can then use these materials to create study plans, learning guides, practice tests, and progress tracking. It can also add exam dates and project deadlines to Google Calendar.

The free subscription also includes access to the Gemini Omni model, interactive 3D visualizations for selected topics, a personalized Daily Brief, and Gemini Live for conversational study sessions.

Students will also receive 400GB of cloud storage shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos during the 12-month subscription period.

To claim the offer, students need to visit Google’s student hub through a web browser or the Gemini app, sign in using a Google account, and verify their active enrollment at an eligible Philippine college or university.

A valid payment method is also required to activate the plan. Google says no charges will be made during the free 12-month period, and users can cancel the subscription at any time.

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The Android 17-based update brings a liquid glass-like interface with improved animations and lighting effects. There’s also the new Liquid Themes for the lockscreen, and a system-wide sticker library among others.

According to vivo, OriginOS 7.0 delivers 14% faster graphics rendering, 12% faster app startup, and 19% faster page-switching response. The company also claims a 20% reduction in power consumption during UI animations and rendering.

Furthermore, the company will also introduce BlueOS 4, its next-generation platform for wearables, smart home products, and IoT devices, at the same event.

vivo is expected to share more details at VDC, including device support and rollout timing. The company is also expected to launch its vivo X500 series later this month.

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Steven Yang, Founder and CEO of Anker Innovations, said category brands made sense when categories were separate, but that’s no longer the case.

The company will now group products under “Anker For You,” covering charging, audio, personal health, and creative tools, and “Anker for Home,” covering security, robotics, and home energy.

On the audio side, Anker expanded its THUS AI chip lineup with new headphones and earbuds, including the soundcore AeroClip 2 Pro, AeroClip 2, Space 2 Pro, and Liberty Buds 2. The company also introduced the Sleep 4 and Sleep 4 Pro earbuds, along with its first bedside speakers, the SleepLab and SleepLab Pro.

For charging, Anker unveiled the MagGo Power Bank Pro 2, MagStand Charging Station, Desktop USB-C Hub, and Nano Universal Charger. Anker eufy also launched the Robot Vacuum Omni E35 and unveiled a new robot lawn mower.

Anker also introduced Anker MindBase, a local AI hub designed to connect home devices, run AI processing locally, and store household data on-site. MindBase relies on three components: EasyOmni Link for device connectivity, TrueSmart Agent for local AI processing, and EverSafe Memory, which offers 48TB of expandable local storage.

The company will launch the MindBase Security Kit later this year, pairing it with new devices like the eufy TrackLight Cam S1 and Video Doorbell S4.

Anker Philippines will officially launch ONE ANKER on September 22, 2026, with pricing for most new products to be announced closer to availability.

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The camera headlines an industry-first 1-inch square HDR CMOS sensor, which DJI says boosts sensor utilization by 25% while keeping the full 360-degree field of view. This delivers 14.5 stops of dynamic range, aided by AI SuperNight 2.0 processing.

The Osmo 360 II shoots 8K video at 60fps, 4K at 240fps, and 8K at 480fps through DJI Studio. It also captures 120-megapixel HDR and RAW photos.

DJI addressed a common 360 camera pain point by making the lenses user-replaceable. Users can now swap damaged lenses themselves using an included tool, instead of sending the unit for repair.

The camera weighs 183 grams, includes 105GB of built-in storage, and delivers up to 100 minutes of 8K recording at 30fps. Fast charging brings it to 80% in 22 minutes.

DJI also added Spotlight Follow, which tracks subjects across the full 360-degree view, plus NFC pairing with the DJI Mimo app and wireless support for DJI Mic transmitters.

Price and availability

The Osmo 360 II starts at PHP 32,490 for the Standard Combo in the Philippines.

See more details on DJI Store website.

DJI Osmo 360 II specs:
360° Video: 8K up to 60 fps, 6K up to 60 fps
Single-Lens Video: 4K up to 60 fps
Slow Motion: 4K up to 240 fps; Boost mode up to 120 fps at 4K/2.7K
Sensors: Dual 1/1.1-Inch Square CMOS, f/1.9 aperture
Dynamic Range: 14.5 stops (13.5 stops in D-Log M)
ISO Range: 100-51200
Photo Resolution: 120 MP panoramic, 30.72 MP single-lens, RAW support
Lenses: Replaceable, ion-coated
Battery: 2,150 mAh, ~100 minutes of 8K/30p recording
Charging: 27W USB-C, 80% in 22 minutes
Storage: 128GB internal (105GB usable), microSD up to 1TB
Waterproofing: IP68, 10m without case, 50m with dive housing
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC
Dimensions: 61 x 36.3 x 81 mm
Weight: 183g

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The tablet can connect to a PC and function as a drawing display through what XPPen calls an industry-first “Drawing Display Mode.” This mode delivers low latency, native color output, and 16K pressure sensitivity through a single cable.

The XPPen Magic Pro 13 sports a 12.95-inch 3K 120Hz screen supporting 100% sRGB and 96% DCI-P3. Its stylus features an X4 smart chip with 16,384 pressure levels, 60-degree tilt recognition, and under 30ms response time.

Powering the tablet is the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD.

It packs a 10,200mAh battery, a 13MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera, all in a 6.65mm, 655-gram body.

The Magic Pro 13 runs Android 16 with XPPen’s Shelf and Canvas software. XPPen also offers optional accessories, including a keyboard cover and kickstand case.

Availability

XPPen hasn’t announced pricing for the Magic Pro 13, but they did confirm it will go on sale in September for select markets.

XPPen Magic Pro 13 specs:
12.95-inch 3K LCD
120Hz refresh rate
100% sRGB, 96% DCI-P3
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8GB RAM
256GB storage
Expandable up to 2TB via microSD
13MP rear camera
8MP selfie shooter
USB Type-C
X4 Smart Chip Stylus (16,384 pressure levels, tilt recognition)
Drawing Display Mode for PC connection
Android 16
10,200mAh battery
45W charging (wired)
6.65mm (thickness)
655g (weight)

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The update introduces a dark mode, along with colored audio clips and more vibrant UI accents. Users can still enable the classic look during setup if they prefer.

Audacity 4.0 also expands non-destructive editing, first introduced in Version 3.2. Clips can now overlap, and users can trim multiple clips at once by dragging a single handle.

The update adds an envelope tool for creating draggable control points, similar to automation features in Ableton Live and Pro Tools. It also introduces a one-click splitting tool and sample-level zoom for fine edits.

They also removed sync-lock, which let users edit multiple clips together, but added keyboard shortcuts to replace that function.

Audacity 4.0 is available now as a free download.

For more details, watch their video introduction below.

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Voice Comments let users record and post audio messages up to 60 seconds long under any video. Users tap the microphone icon in the comment box to record, and others can tap to listen.

Comment Polls let creators add polls when commenting on their own videos. Creators can choose up to 5 options and set a voting timeframe, tracking results directly in the comments.

Photo Carousel Comments let users add up to 9 photos in a single comment, instead of just one. There’s also Live Photo Comments let users upload Live Photos from their camera roll, adding brief motion to the comment, similar to GIFs and video stickers.

New TikTok commenting features rollout schedule

TikTok is rolling out Voice Comments globally over the next month to accounts 18 and older.

Comment Polls and Live Photo Comments are already available globally, while Photo Carousel Comments will roll out globally over the next month.

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According to vivo, the phone can last up to 30 hours of continuous video playback and up to 14 hours playing the game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Spec-wise, vivo equipped the phone with a Dimensity 7300e chipset, up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, and a 50-megapixel main camera.

vivo also gave the phone an IP69 rating and 3-meter drop resistance.

Price and availability

The vivo V80 Lite 5G is currently available in Malaysia, starting at MYR 1,399 (~Php22,000) for the 6GB/128GB model.

No word yet on a local release, but vivo Philippines typically brings its V-Series phones to the country soon after its regional launch.

vivo V80 Lite 5G specs:
6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display
2800 x 1260 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 449 PPI
2000 nits (HBM) brightness
MediaTek Dimensity 7300e
6nm, octa-core, up to 2.5GHz
6GB, 8GB (LPDDR4X) RAM
128GB, 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage
Dual rear cameras
– 50MP f/1.8 main
– 2MP depth
– 2MP f/2.4
32MP f/2.0 selfie shooter
Dual Nano-SIM (5G+5G dual standby)
5G, 4G LTE (FDD/TDD), 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM
2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.4
GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
NFC
In-display optical fingerprint sensor, face unlock
IP68/ IP69 dust and water resistance
MIL-STD-810H shock resistance
Android 16, OriginOS 6
10000mAh (TYP) / 9800mAh (rated) Li-ion battery
44W FlashCharge (wired)
Not supported
163.90 x 76.50 x 8.59 mm (dimensions)
224g (weight)
Pink, Green, Black (colorways)

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The SQD Mini LED technology uses more precise dimming zones than conventional local dimming, aiming for better contrast between bright and dark areas. TCL pairs this with its Super QLED technology and an Ultra Color Filter Panel for color and light control.

The C7L also uses all-domain halo control to reduce light bleed, combining light-emitting chips with condensed micro-lenses. It pairs a CSOT HVA 2.0 panel with a Light and Shadow Control Algorithm to render contrast and shadow detail.

TCL says the C7L’s light chip improves peak brightness and energy efficiency over the previous generation’s chips. For gaming, the display aims to preserve shadow detail and color accuracy across dark and bright scenes alike.

The TV also features an audio system co-engineered with Bang & Olufsen.

Maxi Chen, TCL Philippines Senior Product Manager of Brownline, said the SQD technology reflects the company’s push toward a clearer and more immersive viewing experience.

Availability

The TCL C7L is available in 55-, 65-, 75-, and 85-inch sizes at authorized TCL dealers nationwide. More details are available at tcl.com.

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GSukli is a new feature that lets customers receive their cash change directly into their GCash wallet for free.

GSukli is now available at all Bench branches nationwide with more Suyen Corporation brands expected to offer the service soon. Customers paying in cash can provide their registered GCash mobile number to the cashier. They then receive change of up to PHP 199.99 directly in their wallet.

An SMS confirmation will be sent once the transfer is completed. The digital change can then be used for transactions on GCash. These include paying bills, buying mobile load, transferring money and shopping online.

To use GSukli, customers simply provide their registered GCash number, receive their change digitally and check the SMS confirmation.

GCash said the feature aims to make everyday cash transactions more convenient by giving users an easier way to put their loose change to use.

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