John Nieves

Razer Viper V2 Pro Review Philippines: Stripped Down Performer

Review verdict: The Razer Viper V2 Pro is one of the best, hi-performance gaming mice you can buy in the Philippines, but be prepared to shell out top pesos for the privilege. Pros One of the lightest wireless gaming mice in the market today Operates in both wired and wireless mode Includes optional side grips […]

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Hands-on, Quick Review Philippines: Finally Better Than The Fold?

Initial Verdict: The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a fantastic foldable that solves many of the problems of similar devices as we’ve seen in our quick review. There’s virtually no crease on the enormous screen, and its thin and light profile makes it less of a hassle to bring compared to other offerings in its […]

POCO F4 GT Review Philippines: Mobile Gaming Monster

Review verdict: The POCO F4 GT is a mobile gaming beast that won’t cost you an arm and a leg in the Philippines. It’s a great phone—as long as you keep to its intended purpose. Pros: Retractable shoulder buttons Excellent gaming performance Great screen Affordable considering the specs Cons: No IP rating So-so cameras No […]

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Review Philippines: PC Tablet Gaming Made Possible

Review verdict: ASUS has done the impossible with the ROG Flow Z13, making tablet PC gaming possible in the Philippines. That feat comes with a few caveats, but those don’t take away the truly impressive engineering that ASUS was able to achieve with their tab. Pros Most powerful Windows-based tablet on the market Decent PC […]

Why Coding And Building More Roads Won’t Fix Metro Manila Traffic

After 3 long years of being stuck inside because of the plague, people are coming out again with a vengeance. Daily commutes are back to pre-pandemic levels, and it seems like the solutions that we tried to fix Metro Manila traffic during the pandemic haven’t really done anything to curb the hellscape we call our […]

Why I’m Willing to Spend 80K on a Folding Phone

I thought I was done with the idea of buying premium phones after the rise of bang-for-the-buck flagships from multiple manufacturers, but lately, I’ve had a change of heart. Playing around with Samsung’s top-end Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has convinced me to open up my wallet, which isn’t an easy feat, me being a notorious […]

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch) Review Philippines: Useful Luxury

Review verdict: The Lenovo Yoga 9i for the Philippines isn’t just a pretty face, as its leather-bound exterior hides powerful innards that make it a pleasure to use for both work and play. Pros Leather-bound lid The best speakers we’ve tested on a laptop this year Relatively powerful despite its thin size Integrated stylus Cons […]

Best Phone Battery Life For 2022 (Q1) In The Philippines (That We’ve Tested)

The start of summer is here and with that, we bid the first quarter of the year goodbye. In the short 3 months of Q1, we’ve had the opportunity to test a total of 25 smartphones overall, and we’ve accumulated a lot of data on their performance in day-to-day tasks, including overall battery life. Today […]

Xiaomi Watch S1 Series And Buds 3 Launch Price In The Philippines

Aside from their newest flagship phones, Xiaomi is also launching two new wearables (complete with price): the Xiaomi Watch S1 Series and the Buds 3 Series, in the Philippines. The Xiaomi Watch S1 is the most premium smartwatch ever released by the brand, sporting a stainless steel chassis, sapphire glass screen as well as a […]

Xiaomi 12 Pro Review Philippines: Proper Flagship

Review verdict: The Xiaomi 12 Pro has all the trappings of a flagship phone in the Philippines, though there are still some sore spots in the phone that need to be addressed by the company to truly put it in the same league as its more expensive competitors. Pros One of the best displays we’ve […]