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The OnePlus 16 just took a big step closer to reality: an Oppo-linked phone carrying model number PYB110 has cleared China’s SRRC radio certification with N79 5G band support, and tipsters are confident it is the next OnePlus flagship. Here is everything we know so far. PYB110 clears China’s SRRC certification Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station claims the certified device is the OnePlus 16,…

realme has a new battery monster, and it just landed in India today: the realme 16x 5G packs a 7,000mAh cell, a 144Hz display, and a six-year battery promise in a phone that starts well under PHP 20,000 on direct conversion. Here is everything Pinoy buyers need to know. A 7,000mAh battery with a six-year promise The headline feature is the 7,000mAh battery with 45W Superfast charging, which…

Drake is really buying a house for the mom of Pinkchyu, the goth streamer who won his live dating show over the weekend and left the internet buzzing. The rapper made the promise on the spot, and the content creator says he is following through. Who is Pinkchyu? Pinkchyu, whose real name is Lin Lamar, is a content creator and OnlyFans model known for her goth aesthetic. She shot to global fame…

Two years after losing the biggest rap feud of the decade, Drake came back swinging. His surprise three-album drop in May, anchored by the diss-heavy “ICEMAN,” reignited the battle with Kendrick Lamar, and the shots are still landing months later. Here is where one of hip hop’s most expensive rivalries stands, and why it keeps pulling in audiences far beyond the genre. The comeback: three albums,…

A 2022 song nobody expected to trend again is suddenly everywhere, and it has dragged one of basketball’s most famous young families into the middle of a messy streamer drama. Jaden Newman, the viral hoops prodigy, is at the center of the “Why Bebe?” moment, complete with a prom invitation, leaked tapes, and a lot of awkward on-stream moments. The song: “Why Bebe?” by Vasjan “Why Bebe?” is not…

The Filipino music community is in mourning. Mark “Makoy” Portado, a respected guitarist known for his quiet influence across the industry, has reportedly passed away, and the tributes pouring in from artists who considered him family are as heartfelt as they are heartbreaking. A guitarist, coach, and church musician Makoy was more than a session player. He was known in the industry as a…

After almost six years of marriage and three heartbreaking losses, Alex Gonzaga is now counting down to the biggest moment of her life. The actress-vlogger is in the final stretch of her first pregnancy, and every update she shares is turning into a celebration from fans who have followed every step of her journey. From three miscarriages to a miracle pregnancy Alex and her husband, Lipa Vice…

First it was a joke about other people’s cars, then it was his own luxury sedan half-submerged in floodwater. Kangkong Chips Original founder Josh Mojica is trending again, this time after his Lexus was caught in the rising floods along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City, and netizens are having a field day with the irony. What happened on Araneta Avenue The viral post, which spread quickly across…

If you bought salsa, guacamole, or a taco dip from a big US grocery chain in the past week, check the label before you eat it. Taylor Fresh Foods has recalled products made with jalapeño peppers over possible Salmonella contamination, part of a multistate outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people. What was recalled and where it was sold The Taylor Fresh Foods recall, announced August 9,…

Your kids can now run their own Jollibee kitchen, one Chickenjoy at a time. The fast-food chain has rolled out the Jolly Kitchen Set, a six-piece collectible toy line for Kids Meals that turns little ones into mini crew members, complete with a cash register, a fryer, and even a sundae station. The six pieces that make up the Jolly Kitchen Set The collection, available starting August 1, is…

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 2026) — Aspiring Pinoy content creators no longer need to lug around heavy tripods or external stabilizers, as the global launch of the HONOR Robot Phone introduces a device with a built-in, fully motorized three-axis mechanical gimbal. This new device acts as an autonomous personal camera crew, aiming to change how mobile videos are shot. A built-in camera crew that…

PAMPANGA, Philippines (Aug 2026) — Pulling a one-ton aircraft is usually reserved for heavy machinery, but the HONOR Magic V6 foldable smartphone just took on the challenge to prove its extreme durability. The upcoming device underwent a controlled towing test to see how its structural engineering holds up under intense physical force. A gym session and a quick swim The runway stunt was not the…

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 2026) – Keeping your photo gallery free of blurry shots is about to get much easier with the arrival of the OPPO A6s 5G. The new Smartphone focuses on bringing practical artificial intelligence tools directly to Pinoy users to help manage daily tasks with less effort. Better photos without the editing hassle The device introduces a suite of camera features designed to…

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 2026) — Pinoys across every single generation are prioritizing dream vacations over traditional long-term goals, making wanderlust a top two priority according to data from digital bank Maya. The latest anonymized and aggregated savings insights from Maya reveal that saving money is no longer just about preparing for a rainy day, but about funding the life people want to…

MAKATI CITY, Philippines (Aug 2026): Turning a smartphone into a credit card terminal is now possible through U Accept, a new tool launched by Visa and UMSI to help small Pinoy businesses go digital. The feature allows micro, small, and medium enterprises to accept contactless card payments without buying traditional point-of-sale hardware. For many Pinoy entrepreneurs, setting up digital…

MANILA, Philippines (August 2026) – More than half of Pinoy consumers now buy something online every single week, driving a massive shift in how people shop for major home appliances on Lazada Philippines. With over 56 percent of the local market making weekly digital purchases, top appliance retailers are rapidly expanding their storefronts on the platform. This movement bridges the gap between…

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Aug 2026): A massive financial boost is coming to ensure a beloved media network stays on its feet for the long run. The network is set to raise PHP 6 billion (approx. $103.4 million) in new equity to strengthen its balance sheet. This capital injection will help accelerate a total transformation into a sustainable, content-focused entertainment powerhouse for Pinoy…