LG Sound Suite Debuts at CES 2026 with World’s First Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Soundbar System

At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled LG Sound Suite, a next-generation home audio solution built around the world’s first soundbar system powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. Designed to eliminate the complexity of traditional surround sound setups, the new system delivers flexible, immersive audio without the need for precise speaker placement or complicated installation.

At the center of the system is the LG H7 soundbar, engineered to automatically adapt Dolby Atmos audio to a room’s layout. Instead of requiring symmetrical speaker positioning, the H7 intelligently optimizes sound performance based on how and where speakers are placed. This flexibility allows users to position speakers freely while still experiencing immersive, multidimensional audio.

LG Sound Suite introduces a wireless, modular ecosystem that can be customized to suit different needs and spaces. Users can start with a standalone H7 soundbar and gradually expand their setup by adding optional surround speakers and a subwoofer. The system supports up to 27 different configurations, with scalability reaching an expansive 13.1.7-channel home theater arrangement. This modular approach makes it accessible for a range of budgets while future-proofing the investment.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect plays a central role in the system’s adaptability. It intelligently optimizes audio performance based on speaker placement, ensuring that immersive sound is maintained even when speakers are not positioned conventionally. LG also announced plans to integrate Dolby Atmos FlexConnect support into its 2026 premium TVs, as well as select 2025 models via a future software update, significantly expanding compatibility across its television lineup.

The Sound Suite also incorporates Sound Follow, a feature powered by ultra-wideband technology that dynamically adjusts the listening sweet spot based on the user’s location in the room. This creates a more personalized and consistent audio experience, even as the listener moves around.

Room Calibration Pro further enhances performance using AI processing to analyze room acoustics and fine-tune audio output. The H7 soundbar is driven by LG’s α (Alpha) 11 AI Processor Gen 3, enabling advanced features such as spatial up-mixing, object separation, and content-aware optimization.

All components in the LG Sound Suite are equipped with premium Peerless speaker units, combining high-end craftsmanship with LG and Dolby technologies to deliver powerful, room-filling sound tailored to modern living spaces.

Vivo Philippines Celebrates Valentine’s Day with “Love on Full Charge” Campaign

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Vivo Philippines is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a heartwarming nationwide promotion designed to help couples and fans capture meaningful moments. Through its Love on Full Charge campaign, the brand invites everyone to experience the features of the Vivo V60 Lite while creating personalized keepsakes.

From February 7 to 15, 2026, participating Vivo stores across the country will host special in-store photo activities. The campaign highlights two of the smartphone’s standout features: its massive 6500mAh BlueVolt battery and AI Four-Season Portrait. The goal is simple—turn everyday snapshots into beautifully enhanced memories while showcasing the phone’s all-day power.

Customers who purchase a Vivo V60 Lite during the promo period will enjoy an exclusive freebie. Buyers will receive an instant in-store photo session, complete with a printed photo placed in a limited-edition Vivo Valentine’s frame. This initiative blends retail with emotional engagement, transforming a typical shopping experience into a memorable celebration of love. Customers are encouraged to check the official Vivo website for full mechanics and a list of participating stores.

For those who prefer not to purchase right away, Vivo is also offering an online giveaway. Walk-in participants can take a photo using the Vivo V60 Lite’s AI Four-Season Portrait feature at the Love on Full Charge standee in participating stores. By posting the photo on Vivo Philippines’ Facebook post and commenting, “Capture the feeling, keep the power! #vivoV60Lite #LoveOnFullCharge,” they can join the raffle. Fifty participants nationwide will receive the exclusive Valentine’s frame.

Beyond its seasonal appeal, the Vivo V60 Lite stands out as a feature-packed smartphone built for everyday performance. It is powered by a 6500mAh BlueVolt battery with 90W FlashCharge support, ensuring long-lasting usage and quick charging. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera, enhanced by AI Four-Season Portrait for dynamic background transformations.

The device is also designed for entertainment and gaming. The 5G variant runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor and features a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display for smooth visuals and vibrant colors. Complementing the display are 400% volume stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience.

Priced at Php 14,999 for the 4G model and starting at Php 17,999 for the 5G variant, the Vivo V60 Lite delivers style, power, and value—making it a compelling Valentine’s Day companion.

Globe Sets New Revenue Record in 2025 Amid Resilience and Digital Surge

Globe Telecom delivered a historic performance in 2025, posting a record ₱165.1 billion in consolidated gross service revenues for the full year—surpassing its previous high in 2024 and reinforcing its sustained growth trajectory. Despite persistent inflationary pressures and the compounded effects of severe natural calamities that disrupted connectivity and consumer activity, particularly in the fourth quarter, the company demonstrated agility and operational resilience.

Fourth-quarter consolidated gross service revenues reached an all-time high of ₱43.4 billion, reflecting a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase. Growth was fueled by stronger mobile data traffic, resilient broadband demand, and disciplined execution across business segments. The performance underscores Globe’s ability to sustain topline momentum in a competitive and challenging macroeconomic environment.

Central to this achievement was Globe’s expanding digital ecosystem. Data-related services—including mobile data, home broadband, and enterprise connectivity—accounted for 88% of total consolidated service revenues in 2025, up from 86% the previous year. This shift highlights the company’s successful pivot toward digital-first offerings that power everyday connectivity for millions of Filipinos.

The mobile segment once again led the charge, generating a record ₱116.9 billion in service revenues, slightly exceeding the ₱116.7 billion posted in 2024. Fourth-quarter mobile revenues rose 5% sequentially to ₱30.7 billion, supported by sustained data usage across prepaid and postpaid segments. Continued 5G expansion, deeper data habituation, and hyper-personalized offers strengthened customer loyalty and engagement. By year-end, Globe’s mobile subscriber base grew 8% to 65.8 million, reflecting strong brand affinity and customer acquisition.

Mobile data revenues climbed to ₱101.2 billion, up 4% year-on-year, driven by effective monetization strategies and rising engagement in streaming, digital content, and cashless platforms. Total mobile data traffic reached 6,614 petabytes, a 4% increase from 2024, affirming Globe’s ability to extract greater value per gigabyte consumed. Mobile data now contributes 87% of total mobile service revenues, signaling the accelerating shift toward data-centric lifestyles.

Meanwhile, Globe At Home broadband generated ₱24.0 billion in revenues, up 1% year-on-year, as fiber adoption offset declines in legacy fixed wireless services. Overall, Globe’s 2025 results reflect a company firmly positioned at the forefront of digital transformation, navigating headwinds while sustaining record-breaking growth.

PLDT Sustains Nationwide Starlink Services for Remote Enterprises and Communities

PLDT Enterprise continues to strengthen its position in satellite-enabled connectivity, building on its 2025 launch of Starlink services, which has made it the first and only telecom unit to become an Authorized Starlink Reseller serving both the public and private sectors.

With the service already live and maximized by government agencies and enterprise customers – such as the provincial government of Camarines Sur and SMS Global Technologies Inc. (SMSGT) – Starlink supports mission-critical operations, digital services for local communities, and resilient connectivity for education, healthcare, and disaster response.

Since becoming an Authorized Starlink Reseller, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has been actively integrating Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology into its portfolio of enterprise-grade internet solutions. This has enabled organizations in geographically isolated, disaster-prone, and hard-to-reach areas across the country to stay connected. “Within a year of deployment, Starlink has reached customers across the public sector, agriculture, banking, and other key industries – underscoring the accelerating adoption of satellite connectivity as a practical, enterprise-grade solution, particularly in underserved locations,” says Blums S. Pineda, PLDT SVP and Head of the Enterprise Business Group.

With Starlink now part of PLDT Enterprise’s connectivity offerings, organizations can deploy satellite internet connectivity not just as primary access in remote locations, but also as a resilient backup for mission-critical operations. Furthermore, Pineda highlights that Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite provides capabilities beyond a standalone service. “We have been delivering it as part of a fully managed, end-to-end connectivity ecosystem across the PLDT Enterprise Business Group – integrating fiber, wireless, managed SD-WAN, cybersecurity, data centers, and cloud solutions – allowing businesses to achieve resilience and scale through a single, trusted partner," he explains.

PLDT Enterprise’s satellite strategy forms part of the PLDT Group’s broader commitment to expanding digital access through multiple, complementary technologies. Within PLDT Group, different satellite solutions are being developed to serve distinct market needs, designed for sectors such as logistics, energy, banking, agriculture, education, healthcare, disaster response, and public service delivery – where high availability and resilient connectivity, backed by the country’s most extensive digital infrastructure, is critical.

To learn more about Starlink under PLDT Enterprise, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-starlink-partnership-sustaining-pr

Elevate Your Game with HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro: Luxury Craftsmanship Meets Pro-Level Golf Intelligence, Now Available for PHP 17,999

Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI, the No. 1 global smart wearable brand according to the 2025 IDC Reports, and HONMA Golf, Japan’s prestigious golf house renowned for its unrivaled craftsmanship, officially launched the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro Premium Gift Box. Bringing together advanced smart technology and decades of Japanese golf expertise, this limited-edition watch delivers professional golf management on your wrist. It transforms the way golfers play, track, and enjoy every round.

Upgrade Your Game with Intelligent Golf Features

Every golfer knows that a round is more than just swings—it’s about practice, precision, and timing. With the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro on your wrist, you gain access to professional-grade golf intelligence designed to help you play smarter and more confidently from tee-off to the final putt.

As you step onto the course, its 17,0000+ zoomable 3D course maps worldwide and 100+ in the Philippines allow you to visualize fairways, hazards, and landing zones in advance, helping you plan each hole with confidence even on courses you’ve never played before. Instead of guessing your approach, you can manage risk better, commit to your shot, and focus fully on execution.

When it’s time to read the green, Green Slope Direction gives you clearer insight into how your putt will break, allowing you to trust your line and pace when it matters most. With Play-Like Distance that factors in elevation changes and wind conditions, the yardage you see reflects real playing conditions, so you’re choosing clubs based on real-time data.

Throughout your round, AI Caddie works quietly in the background, analyzing your swing history, performance trends, and course layout to offer smarter recommendations tailored to how you play. Meanwhile, Shot Distance Tracking and digital scorecards automatically capture every swing and score, helping you understand your strengths, identify areas for improvement, and track progress round after round.

After the game, your performance lives beyond the course. Through Ball Trajectory Sharing in the HUAWEI Health app, you can relive your best shots, review key moments, and share highlights with your golf group. This helps you turn every round into a data-driven experience that fuels improvement.

In addition, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro delivers a comprehensive set of on-course tools designed to guide every shot, including:

• Greens View
• Fairway View
• Fairway Panoramic View
• Front / Middle / Rear Green Distance
• Obstacle View Ranging
• View Obstacle Zone/Target
• Free Point Ranging
• Wind Speed/Wind Direction
• Electronic Scorecard
• Half-Court Scoring
• Switch Court function
• Play-Like Distance

Whether you’re navigating a tight fairway, dialing in your putting, or exploring a new course, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro turns every game into a data-driven experience, giving you clarity, confidence, and control.

Choose Between HONMA-Exclusive Watch Dial Luxury Designs

Every detail of the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro reflects premium Japanese craftsmanship combined with thoughtful wearable technology. Its default HONMA Elemental Dial features the Traditional Japanese Pine Leaf Pattern paired with the iconic putter-shaped second hand. You also have another HONMA-exclusive option: the BERES 7S dial in vibrant blue with Mt. Fuji, honoring traditional Japanese artistry.

The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro’s aerospace-grade titanium case, sapphire crystal glass, and HONMA-engraved gold buckle reinforce its luxurious yet durable build. Set in a black-and-gold color scheme, it balances elegance with sporty utility, making it just as at home in a formal meeting as on the fairway. The 1.47-inch AMOLED display, with 3,000 nits peak brightness, ensures that every readout from yardage to notifications is crisp and easy to see even under the brightest sunlight.

Whether you’re teeing off at dawn, heading straight to a business meeting, or enjoying a weekend adventure, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro matches style to your schedule and lifestyle.

Navigate and Perform Like a Pro

Beyond the fairway, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro elevates every outdoor adventure with its upgraded Positioning System and pro-level sports capabilities. With 99% accuracy compared to professional aviation tools, the Sunflower System uses dual-band satellite support to track your precise 3D position and prevent signal loss.

This navigation accuracy is complemented by over 100 sports modes, including pro-level activities for cycling, running, and freediving support for up to 40 meters with depth and duration tracking. This ensures every move is tracked, measured, and optimized, so you can focus on the experience while it handles the metrics.

Stay Healthy and Connected, On-and-Off the Course

The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro keeps you in peak condition while simplifying your everyday life. It delivers faster, more reliable, and more holistic health insights than ever before. With ECG and professional-grade CE-certified pulse-wave arrhythmia analysis, you can monitor your heart in real time, whether you’re training on the course or managing a busy day in the office.

Sleep tracking goes beyond basic metrics by monitoring duration, stages, heart rate, HRV, breathing, and interruptions, providing actionable tips to help you wake up refreshed and focused. At the same time, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro tracks stress and emotional well-being, measuring your emotional state every 10 minutes. All your data is integrated into comprehensive HUAWEI Health app summaries to help you make smarter decisions about training, recovery, and daily routines.

With up to 21 days of battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro keeps pace with your daily schedule without interruption. Go cashless with GCash Watch Pay and track your rides on the Angkas app directly from your wrist, perfect for seamless errands or quick trips to the golf club. Bluetooth calling, notifications, and music playback let you stay reachable and entertained while keeping your phone in your bag.

Thanks to universal compatibility with HUAWEI, Android, and iOS devices, every feature integrates smoothly into your lifestyle. The HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro ensures you’re always in control, empowered, and ready to perform at your best.

A Premium Gift Box for Golfers and Collectors

Completing the experience is the HONMA Premium Collection Gift Box, thoughtfully designed for gifting or adding to your personal collection. Inside, you’ll find the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro, along with HONMA golf accessories, a commemorative golf ball, tee, divot tool, and special ball marker to get you ready for the course. These are all encased in a black-and-gold box inspired by HONMA’s signature pine leaf pattern.

From February 9 to March 11, the Premium Collection is available for PHP 17,999 (from PHP 19,999), including VIP watch faces (two-month value: PHP 578), HUAWEI Health+ membership (3-month value: PHP 387), and trade-in to get PHP 2,000 worth of tokens at HUAWEI Experience Stores or automatically obtain a PHP 1,000 online voucher, with a total perceived value of up to PHP 7,564. It’s a powerful way to combine performance, style, and gifting excellence.

To make owning this premium collaboration even more accessible, the HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro is available with easy payment options. Golfers and collectors can enjoy Home Credit plans starting as low as PHP 700 per month for 18 months at 0% interest with a 30% downpayment. As well as credit card installments starting at PHP 750 per month for up to 24 months at 0% interest, allowing you to elevate your game with financially flexible payments.

The HONMA x HUAWEI collaboration proves that HUAWEI creates reliable, cutting-edge technology and partners with industry disruptors like HONMA to deliver better, more elevated products for consumers. Blending heritage, precision, and premium craftsmanship into one exceptional golf companion.

To learn more about HONMA x HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro collaboration, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).