Stadia is testing the ability to jump into a game with your favorite YouTube live streamers

Crowd Play was teased back in 2019, and it's now in limited testing

Stadia had a lot of momentum when it debuted last year, but it's fair to say that it hasn't quite delivered on the hype yet. A lot of features were missing from the initial launch, but Google has been making progress. Stadia now supports gaming via 4G/5G, but you probably won't be able to play Fortnite anytime soon. Another teased capability that's been absent is live streaming to YouTube, but it looks like the first round of limited testing has now begun.

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Apple Watch Series 6 to Feature Blood Oxygen Monitoring

The Apple Watch Series 6 will add blood oxygen monitoring to its features list when it's launched later this year, according to a new report from DigiTimes.

‌Apple Watch‌ 6 will feature biosensors that can monitor sleeping conditions, detect blood oxygen and measure pulse rates, heartbeats and atrial fibrillation, and will also incorporate MEMS-based accelerometer and gyroscope, all allowing the new device to continue to lead in measurement precision among wearable devices, the sources said.

The Taiwan-based website's sources say that the next-generation ‌Apple Watch‌ has undergone "smooth development" thanks to close collaboration between Apple and Taiwanese company ASE Technology, which has obtained major backend orders for the device.

Leaked code found in iOS 14 has previously suggested Apple is working on an ‌Apple Watch‌ that can detect blood oxygen levels.

Based on the discovered code, Apple will provide notifications when blood oxygen levels drop below a healthy threshold, which is right around 95 to 100 percent saturation. A drop in blood oxygen level can suggest a serious respiratory or cardiac problem.

It was not clear from the code if the feature would be limited to new ‌Apple Watch‌ Series 6 devices or if it would come as a software update in watchOS 7, but today's report suggests it may be exclusive to the Series 6.

When the original ‌‌‌Apple Watch‌‌‌ was released back in 2015, iFixit actually discovered that Apple's heart sensors have the capability to monitor blood oxygen levels, but Apple has never activated it.

Other smartwatch and fitness tracker makers including Google-owned Fitbit already offer blood oxygen monitoring features in some of their wearable devices, so Apple is playing catch-up in the area, but that could mean the company has a more advanced implementation of the feature in the works.

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Watch: Smart 5G hits over 700 Mbps download speeds

We tested Smart Communications' Fifth Generation (5G) mobile network after the company made it commercially available on Thursday, July 30.

Smart 5G speed test using the new Huawei nova 7 5G

Smart 5G is live and real

Using the newly-launched Huawei nova 7 5G, we went to SM Megamall in Mandaluyong to experience the "super-fast data service" of PLDT's wireless unit.

True to its promise, we recorded download speeds of as fast as 751 megabits per second (Mbps), while the upload speed reached 59.6 Mbps.

While running the speed test

Based on our past speed tests, the 4G network—if you are in a good area coupled with your phone's carrier aggregation—could deliver download speeds ranging from 80 to 120 Mbps, and upload speeds of 20 Mbps to 30 Mbps.

Note: PH's recent average mobile data speeds are 16.17 Mbps for download and 5.91 Mbps for upload nationwide according to the latest Ookla 

In order to witness the 5G network, Smart said they must use Smart-certified handsets with 5G-activated SIMs.  

Currently, the 5G network is now operational in busy areas of Makati Central Business District (CBD), Bonifacio Global City CBD, Araneta City, SM Megamall, and Mall of Asia Bay Area.

The launch of Smart’s 5G service enables the Philippines to level up and join the ranks of countries utilizing the next generation of mobile technology. For our customers, it opens the door to an even higher level of customer experience in terms of enjoying video, playing eSports, and using more powerful digital services, said Alfredo S. Panlilio, PLDT Chief Revenue Officer, and Smart President and CEO.   

Smart noted the 5G is also being rolled out in key high-traffic areas such North Avenue in Quezon City and Taft Avenue in Manila, as well as in Ortigas CBD, and Clark Green City in Pampanga.

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Oppo's Wear OS Apple Watch clone is officially launching globally this fall

Three pairs of affordable true wireless earbuds are also getting a wider release

When I attended Oppo's Inno Day event in December 2019, the company described its grand plans for 2020, particularly in the wearables segment. After launching its very first smartwatch exclusively in China alongside the Find X2 phone series back in March, Oppo is now bringing a Wear OS version to global markets. Three sets of budget true wireless earbuds are also being made available more widely.

The Chinese version of the Oppo Watch shipped with a proprietary Android-based operating system, but it makes sense to go with the more established OS in western locales.

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Intel-powered ASUS VivoBook S14/S15 arrives in PH, starts at PHP 49,995

Today, ASUS unveiled the new VivoBook S14 laptop that is touted to be aimed at the younger, creative professionals.

Intel-powered ASUS VivoBook S14 now official in PH

Meet the ASUS VivoBook S14

This is the Gaia Green color

The ASUS VivoBook S14 features an aluminum metal body with chamfered edges that gives it a premium look and sturdy build. It still maintains a slim and light design though. It also has a spill-resistant, backlit keyboard. It has 4 colors available with Gaia Green, Resolute Red, Dreamy White, and Indie Black.

It has a 14-inch FHD NanoEdge IPS screen with an 85 percent screen-to-body ratio. It has a 100 percent SRGB color gamut as well. Inside, it has up to a 10th Gen 3.90GHz 10nm Intel Core i7-1065G7 quad-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU with Intel Iris Plus/UHD Graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 50WHr with 65W fast charger.

It also features WiFi 6 GIG+, Bluetooth 5.0, 1 x USB-A 3.1 port, 1 x USB-C 3.1 port, 2 x USB-A 2.0 ports, 1x HDMI, 3.5mm headphone, fingerprint scanner, 2 x Harman Kardon speakers, and a 0.9MP HD camera.

Related: ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 Unboxing and First Impressions

ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 Specs

Display: 14-inch IPS w/ FHD 1920 x 1080 resolution at 157 ppi

CPU: 3.90GHz 10nm Intel Core i7-1065G7 quad-core processor, 3.60GHz 10nm i5-1035G1 quad-core processor

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Iris Plus/UHD Graphics

RAM: 8GB DDR4

ROM: 512GB SSD w/ microSD card slot

Selfie Camera: 0.9MP HD camera

Battery: 50WHr w/ 65W fast charger

OS: Windows 10 Home

Connectivity: WiFi 6 802.11ax GIG+, Bluetooth 5.0, 1x USB-A 3.1, 1x USB-C 3.1, 2x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack

Others: Fingerprint scanner, backlit keyboard, 2x Harman Kardon speakers, Colors: Indie Black, Gaia Green, Resolute Red, Dreamy White

Dimensions: 324.9 x 213.5 x 159mm

Weight: 1.4 kg

Price: PHP 49,995 (Core i5 variant), PHP 59,995 (Core i7 variant)

Price and availability

The ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 is priced at PHP 49,995 for the Core i5 variant and PHP 59,995 for the Core i7 variant. It is now available in select ASUS Concept Stores nationwide. Microsoft Office 2019 is also available with the VivoBook S14 and S15 out of the box. Every purchase also comes with an ASUS Nereus bag for free.

What do you guys think?

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