Personal climate control, billion-dollar energy breakthroughs, awesome new game drops, and major updates in the local Philippine tech scene. This is the TGXP3 Weekly Update.
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Wearables
Let’s start with personal gadgets that upgrade you. Is the summer heat getting to you? Sony just dropped the REON POCKET PRO Plus, a wearable thermal device with an adjustable neckband. It uses real-time sensors to keep you perfectly cool,or warm, wherever you go.
But why stop at cooling your body when you can train your brain? Say hello to Mendi. This headset is bringing clinical-grade neurofeedback to your living room. Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy and a mobile app, it tracks blood flow in your brain to help you improve focus and mental stamina with just 10 minutes of “brain gaming” a day.
Work smart & play hard.
Speaking of focus, if your hybrid work setup needs a boost, check out the new Kandao Meeting Pro 2. It’s a 360-degree video conferencing device with an AI assistant that tracks who is speaking and automatically takes meeting notes for you.
And when you’re ready to log off, Bose has you covered. They just rolled out the new Lifestyle Collection. This premium home audio lineup lets you seamlessly build a full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos home theater, making your weekend movie nights incredibly immersive.
Green tech and renewable news
On a macro level, the world is moving fast toward green tech to combat rising energy costs. Fervo Energy just made waves with a massive $1.9 billion IPO, proving that next-gen geothermal energy is a serious player.
We’re also seeing incredible innovations, like AI software that boosts EV battery life by 23% without any new hardware, and perovskite solar cells reaching over 26% efficiency. Locally, the shift is real: AboitizPower is investing 62 billion pesos in renewable energy and battery storage for 2026, while solar-powered e-trikes are significantly reducing costs for businesses.
Local tech news
In Philippine consumer tech, it’s been a remarkably busy week. The Honor 600 series just launched—with a crazy promo where pre-order customers can win a Mercedes-Benz! Meanwhile, Xiaomi officially opened its Mi.com online store for Filipino shoppers, giving out big discounts, and Acer’s “Bag of Deals” promo is back just in time for the upcoming school year.
On the connectivity front, new satellite internet providers might be coming to the country soon, and commuters on the Pasig River Ferry now get free 24/7 Wi-Fi. Finally, keep a close eye on Senate Bill 1955—a newly proposed law seeking to ban social media for Filipinos under the age of 16.
Gaming releases
Finally, let’s talk gaming, because May is absolutely stacked! Hit the Japanese streets for some high-octane drifting in Forza Horizon 6, or experience an awesome espionage origin story in 007 First Light.
If you want survival thrills, the terrifying alien oceans of Subnautica 2 are now in early access. For family-friendly fun, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is out, alongside Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the brand new Nintendo Switch 2!
Work hard, play hard! That’s it for this weekly update. Stay updated, stay connected, and we’ll catch you in the next one!