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It was a packed week, from game-changing subscription news to the gadgets making your home smarter, and even more pet-friendly.
First up, pet owners, listen up. HEAPETS has just launched a new high-power air purifier lineup specifically designed to catch that stubborn, floating pet hair that regular vacuums miss. But if you want to know what your pet is actually thinking, check out PettiChat. It’s a Kickstarter for a two-way AI translator that claims over 90% accuracy for cats and dogs.
And speaking of smart homes, if your utility bills are way too high, we’ve got five practical tips to save power. Pro-tip: switching to an induction cooker is over 80% more efficient than gas, and using smart power strips to kill ‘vampire power’ for your appliances and game consoles can save you a chunk of change every month.”
Hardware and mobile releases
Moving to hardware, the ‘AI PC’ wave continues. ASUS just dropped its 2026 ProArt lineup, led by the powerhouse P16. It’s got an RTX 5080 and is built for serious creators, though it’ll set you back nearly 290,000 pesos.
On the mobile front, realme is making noise with the 16 Series 5G, featuring a massive 7,000mAh battery and a 200MP camera. If you’re on a budget, the POCO M8S 5G just launched as a mid-range monster starting at just over 12,000 pesos.
And for the photographers, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is coming May 15th with what’s being called the ‘most extreme camera system’ ever put in a phone. We also saw a refresh for the Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 with new cinema colorways, great for those physical memories.
Gaming deals
Now, let’s talk gaming, because there is a lot happening. The biggest story? Xbox Game Pass has officially lowered its prices! Ultimate is down to $22.99, but there’s a catch: new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch day-one on the service. They’ll be delayed by about a year.
If you’re looking for new games to play right now, sales are everywhere. Sony’s Spring Sale is offering up to 70% off, and the Nintendo Switch 2, now 10 months into its lifecycle, is seeing its first major digital deals on titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Yakuza Kiwami 3.
On Steam, it’s Medieval Fest right now, so if you’ve been eyeing Manor Lords or Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, now is the time to grab them before the Summer Sale kicks off in June.”
More gaming stuff
To wrap things up, some quick hits: Albion Online is finally out on Xbox with full cross-play. Crimson Desert just got a massive update with private storage and better controls. And for something truly weird? Konami released Darwin’s Paradox, a tactical stealth game where you play as… an octopus.
Finally, keep an eye out for Pokémon Champions mobile later this year and the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion dropping April 28th.
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