TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Web Services launches Interactive Video Service in PH, Indonesia
April 21, 2022 5:05 p.m.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of their Interactive Video Service in two new countries, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The new service is aimed at helping customers meet the demand for rich and engaging interactive live video content streaming. IVS will provide a lower latency experience for viewers, making video content more seamless and engaging.
Growing demand for online video
Video consumption has changed radically over the last two years as people found comfort by connecting through online video during the pandemic.
While pandemic restrictions are easing for parts of Asia Pacific, the popularity of video streaming continues to grow with more than 400 million people now using over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services in the region.
At the same time, consumer demand for personalization is driving organizations such as broadcast, pay TV, and OTT providers to look for new ways to deliver even richer interactive video experiences.
Interactive live video encourages a two-way exchange with viewers and is being adopted across a range of industries – from finance, travel and hospitality, to e-commerce – as enterprises look for new ways to engage their customers.
Today’s consumers– sports fans, entertainment buffs, shoppers, and gamers – want more out of their live streaming experiences, demanding outstanding performances on any device, quick start times, and no buffering.
To provide an optimal user experience, live-streamed interactive video requires minimal latency, which is the time video takes to go from the camera to the viewer.
Seamless and on-demand video streaming
Traditional video streaming required latencies of 20 to 30 seconds to accommodate for content preparation needed for high-quality viewing across multiple kinds of devices, getting the content uploaded to multiple content delivery networks, and finally making the “last-mile” connections to end users’ devices on their preferred networks.
“To help our customers in Indonesia and Philippines meet the demand for rich and engaging interactive live video content streaming at a lower latency, we are pleased to announce the launch of Amazon IVS Points of Presence (PoPs) in Manila and Jakarta,” said Shweta Jain, Head of Media and Entertainment Business Development at AWS in Asia Pacific. “Built on the same live streaming technology that powers Twitch, Amazon IVS is a fully managed service that makes it easy to set up live, interactive video streams for a web or mobile application in just a few minutes.”
By receiving and delivering video streams over local edge infrastructure that is optimized for live video ingest, processing, and delivery, the new Amazon IVS PoPs in Jakarta and Manila will enable end users to benefit from low latency – making video content seamless and more engaging for viewers.
With the Amazon IVS Software Development Kit (SDK) and APIs, customers can also build interactive features into their live streams such as virtual chat spaces, votes and polls, moderated question and answer sessions, and synchronized promotional elements without impacting live video download times.
Not just for media and entertainment
It’s not just traditional media and entertainment companies that are set to benefit from the new Amazon IVS PoPs. Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp with the mission to fulfill their customers’ lifestyle aspirations in a single platform, spanning across travel, local services, and financial services.
Founded in 2012, Traveloka was initially established to solve a central problem: to simplify travel from Indonesia to the world.
A decade later, Traveloka now offers more than 20 products and services, featuring more than 200 airlines, 1.8 million accommodation partners, and 111,000 inventories in over 100 countries. The Traveloka app has also been downloaded more than 100 million times by customers in the region.
“Traveloka uses Amazon IVS to accommodate our broadcasting needs for live streaming content related to our Flights, Hotels, Xperience, and Eats products. By using Amazon IVS Player SDK, we are able to significantly reduce the latency on our video content to 5 seconds, meanwhile Amazon IVS Broadcaster SDK allows our content creator partners to directly broadcast on our app,” said Adi Alimin, Vice President of Platform Product at Traveloka.
Since its inception, Traveloka has been leveraging AWS to scale its travel platform and recently adopted Amazon IVS to improve engagement with its customers by adding live streamed product promotions on its platform, including the recent Traveloka Salebrat10n birthday campaign.
Continuing infrastructure investments in APAC
Over the past 15 years, AWS has built out a global infrastructure that spans 84 Availability Zones (AZs) within 26 geographic regions across the globe.
In Asia Pacific, this includes AWS Regions in Singapore, Sydney, Mumbai, Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, and Jakarta and further investments planned in Auckland and Hyderabad, and Melbourne.
The Amazon IVS PoPs in Jakarta and Manila follow its recent announcement to launch 10 new AWS Local Zones – a type of infrastructure deployment that places AWS compute, storage, database, and other services closer to customers – across Asia Pacific over the next two years.
“We are committed to bringing cloud technologies closer to more customers with further infrastructure investments across Asia Pacific and we look forward to supporting more customers in Jakarta and Manila to build engaging live streaming experiences,” said Jain.
TECHNOLOGY
One charge, endless power: realme teases C100 Series with up to 8000mAh Titan Battery
11:22 a.m. June 8, 2026
realme Philippines is gearing up for the launch of the realme C100 Series on June 18, and ahead of the big reveal, the brand is giving a first look at what the lineup is all about.
Anchored on the tagline “One Charge, Endless Power,” the C100 Series is built around two things Filipinos consistently look for in a smartphone: a battery that goes the distance and a build that holds up over time.
The realme C100 comes equipped with an 8000mAh Titan Battery, while the realme C100i carries a 7000mAh cell. Both are designed to deliver up to 1.5 days of use on a single charge, but what stands out is their long-term battery health – the realme C100 is rated to retain at least 80% capacity after 7 years of daily use, and the C100i after 6 years. The brand attributes this to its highly efficient energy consumption technology, which reduces battery wear over time without compromising on performance.
On the durability front, both models come with realme’s ArmorShell™ Protection and have been certified under the MIL-STD-810H military-grade shock resistance standard, with a verified drop resistance of up to 2 meters. The realme C100 takes protection further with IP69 Pro rating, making it resistant to dust, submersion, and even high-pressure water jets. The realme C100i is rated IP64, covering everyday splashes and dust exposure.
The Series also comes in a range of colorways. The realme C100 will be available in Glory White, Endurance Brown, and Victory Purple, all featuring realme’s Blooming Design, a shimmer finish crafted with micron-level sculpting that shifts with light. Meanwhile, the realme C100i comes in Dawn Purple and Dusk Gray.
The realme C100 Series will be officially unveiled on June 18 via a livestream on realme’s official Facebook page. Pricing and full details will be announced on launch day.
For more updates on the realme C100 Series, follow realme’s official Facebook page.
TECHNOLOGY
POCO Pad C1 arrives in PH, bringing big-screen entertainment wherever you go
9:21 a.m. June 3, 2026
POCO has officially introduced the POCO Pad C1 in the Philippines, expanding its ecosystem with a new tablet built for entertainment, productivity, and everyday use on the go.
Designed for users who want a larger screen experience without sacrificing portability, the POCO Pad C1 features a vibrant 2K display, a slim and lightweight design, a long-lasting battery, and the Snapdragon® 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform for smooth and reliable performance whether streaming, studying, browsing, or staying connected throughout the day.
Immersive Viewing in a Portable Design
The POCO Pad C1 features a superior 9.7-inch display¹ with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz,² delivering clear and smooth visuals for effortless entertainment. Reaching up to 600 nits of peak brightness,³ it also ensures consistent clarity for streaming and browsing, even in bright environments. Triple TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications further help reduce eye strain, supporting more comfortable viewing throughout the day.
Beyond its impressive display, POCO Pad C1 is designed for both portability and durability. The slim metal unibody⁴ construction gives it a clean, refined look while delivering a comfortable in-hand feel for everyday use. For day-to-day durability, the device has undergone more than 40 rigorous quality tests,³ ensuring it can withstand everyday challenges with ease.
Long-Lasting Power for Uninterrupted Entertainment
POCO Pad C1 houses a massive 7,600mAh (typ) battery, offering up to 1.7 days of use to support entertainment, study, and everyday tasks.⁵ For uninterrupted enjoyment, POCO Pad C1 supports 18W fast charging,⁶ helping users spend less time waiting and more time staying immersed in what they love. Furthermore, POCO Pad C1 also boasts 10W reverse charging capability,⁷ making it a reliable and portable power bank.
Reliable Performance and Seamless User Experience
POCO Pad C1 is well-equipped with both hardware and software to meet the demands of everyday use. Fitted with the Snapdragon® 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform, POCO Pad C1 delivers reliable performance for daily entertainment and multitasking. It is available in configurations of up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage for smooth app launching and responsive performance.⁸ For users who need more storage, the device also supports up to 2TB of expandable storage,⁹ making it easy to store your favorite media content.
Running on Xiaomi HyperOS 3,¹⁰ POCO Pad C1 ensures seamless cross-device interactions through Xiaomi Interconnectivity.¹¹ Intelligent features such as Google Gemini¹² and Circle to Search with Google¹³ enable faster access to information and smarter everyday interactions. The lock screen, wallpaper, and desktop widgets are designed with a clean and refined look to deliver a better user experience.
Product Availability
The POCO Pad C1 will be available starting June 1, 2026, with special early bird offers until June 15. The 4GB + 64GB variant will retail for Php 8,499 (from Php 8,999), while the Shopee-exclusive 6GB + 128GB variant will be available for Php 9,999 (from Php 10,999).
TECHNOLOGY
Infinix GT 50 Pro: Where no lag, no heat, pure cool, and pure speed meet
6:40 p.m. May 29, 2026
Mobile gaming continuously pushes modern smartphones to their absolute limits. Extended gaming sessions and intense matches often lead to heavy overheating, causing frustrating frame drops and performance throttling that can disrupt the entire experience. For casual players, it interrupts moments of fun; for competitive eSports athletes, even a millisecond of lag can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Designed to eliminate these exact challenges, Infinix is set to launch its next-generation esports flagship: the Infinix GT 50 Pro.
Active HydroFlow Liquid Cooling: A Hardware Breakthrough
At the core of the Infinix GT 50 Pro is the proprietary HydroFlow Liquid Cooling system—an industry-first thermal management innovation that goes far beyond traditional passive cooling methods. Equipped with a dual-piezoelectric ceramic pump, the system actively circulates coolant through laser-engraved channels to rapidly dissipate heat away from critical internal components like the processor and battery.
The architecture’s large cooling layer is built directly with the main heat sink to fully cover 100% of the hottest core components, allowing users to enjoy smoother, more consistent gaming performance for longer periods. By minimizing thermal buildup directly at the source, the GT 50 Pro effectively prevents performance throttling and stabilizes FPS (Frames Per Second), ensuring gamers stay locked into the action during high-stakes moments.
During long, high-load gaming sessions, active cooling keeps temperatures stable by efficiently spreading and channeling heat away from critical areas, reducing processor throttling. This ensures consistently smooth performance, enabling native 144FPS support with stable high frame rates and minimal frame drops or stutter.
HydroFlow Liquid Cooling offers three selectable modes to match different usage needs. Smart Mode automatically adjusts and switches to the optimal flow velocity depending on the scenario for balanced performance and efficiency. Normal Mode runs at a lower flow velocity for everyday use with standard heat dissipation. Rapid Mode increases flow velocity for stronger heat dissipation, ideal for heavier workloads and more intense gaming sessions.
For gamers looking to push performance even further, the device seamlessly pairs with the GT Magcharge Cooler 2.0. This external cooling and charging accessory utilizes wireless bypass charging—directing power straight into the phone’s system rather than constantly cycling through the battery. Together, the GT 50 Pro and Magcharge Cooler deliver a comprehensive dual-cooling ecosystem built to withstand the most intense competitive matches.
Largest-Ever 3D Vapor Chamber in GT History
The GT 50 Pro packs the largest 3D Vapor Chamber ever in GT history, built to keep gameplay smooth even during long, intense gaming sessions. Think of it as a powerful cooling system inside the phone that helps pull heat away fast, so players can stay focused on winning instead of dealing with lag, overheating, or sudden frame drops.
With a massive 7,700mm² 3D Vapor Chamber and a total cooling area of 32,700mm², which is 63.5% bigger than the previous generation, the GT 50 Pro is designed to stay cool under pressure whether you’re grinding ranked matches, streaming, or multitasking for hours. Combined with ultra-large graphite cooling layers, the device delivers more stable performance so gamers can enjoy consistently smooth gameplay from start to finish.
The Trusted Choice of E-sports Pros
Engineered from the ground up for high-tier competitive play, the Infinix GT 50 Pro has earned its spot as the official gaming phone of MPL PH (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines). Chosen and trusted by the league’s top professional players, the GT 50 Pro provides the flawless stability, thermals, and sustained frame rates required to
The GT 50 Pro officially launches on June 10, but fans can already enjoy exclusive early deals ahead of the release.
Starting May 29 until June 10, the Infinix GT 50 Pro will be available for nationwide offline pre-sale. Customers who reserve early can unlock up to ₱11,999 worth of exclusive freebies and discounts. To secure a unit, simply visit any official Infinix concept store or kiosk and lock in your reservation today.
To learn more, visit Infinix’s official Facebook page, TikTok Shop, and website.
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