What Makes the REDMI Note 17 Series Hard to Break

Drop resistance, water resistance, and the structure behind them

"Durable." "Rugged." "Water-resistant." Those words sit on nearly every phone box, making them almost useless for telling one device from another. The more useful questions, however, are: how durable can a phone actually be built, how much does a person need, and what does the extra engineering cost versus replacing a cracked or water-logged phone a year early?

The REDMI Note 17 Series, launched locally in September this year, is a useful case because its durability is unusually specific. Rather than one "tough phone" claim, Xiaomi splits it into a package it calls Titan Durability, aimed at the three things that actually end a phone's life: drops, water, and everyday wear. The four models; the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 17 5G, and standard REDMI Note 17 don't carry the same level of it, and the differences are where the concept becomes concrete.

Lenovo’s Technology Powers the Production Behind DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island

Lenovo and DreamWorks’ long-standing technology collaboration helps power the technical work behind the film.

Behind the imaginative worlds, characters, and stories audiences see on screen is a technology foundation built to keep pace with increasingly ambitious creative work. For Lenovo and DreamWorks Animation, that foundation has grown through a long-standing technology relationship that brings together Lenovo workstations, high-performance computing infrastructure, data center technology, and services to support the studio’s artistic and technical teams.

The collaboration is helping power DreamWorks Animation’s production slate, including Forgotten Island, the studio’s new original animated feature inspired by Filipino culture, mythology, and experiences.

Xiaomi POP Run 2026 Returns This October, with Exclusive Pre-Registration for REDMI Note 17 Series Buyers

Xiaomi Philippines is bringing back the Xiaomi POP Run, in partnership with RunRio, for its fourth edition this October 24, inviting runners, fitness enthusiasts, Xiaomi Fans, and the running and wellness communities to come together for a morning of movement, energy, and active living.

Set to take place at Parqal, Aseana City, Xiaomi POP Run 2026 will welcome runners across its 5K and 10K categories. This year's run carries the theme "Run with Flow. Live with Ease," reflecting the brand’s focus on making an active lifestyle feel more accessible and enjoyable.

Over the past three years, the Xiaomi POP Run has grown from a community-focused fun run into one of the most anticipated annual events. This year's edition builds on that community experience with the REDMI Note 17 Series as the event's featured product, bringing its massive 10,000mAh battery into the experience.

Make It Louder Again: nubia Turns Up 10.10 with Music 2, Air Pro, and Exclusive Deals

With 600% higher volume on nubia Music 2, the sleekness of nubia Air Pro, an entertainment-packed ONIC Philippines LIVE, and exclusive 10.10 offers, nubia brings back the energy of #MakeItLouder for an even louder comeback.

The music is back and nubia is turning it up again. This October, nubia brings the energy of its #MakeItLouder campaign back to the spotlight with 10.10 Volume Up: Make It Louder Again, bringing together music, entertainment, lifestyle, and exclusive deals for a louder 10.10 experience.

At the center of the comeback is the nubia Music 2, delivering 600% higher volume, carrying forward nubia's vision of making everyday entertainment more immersive and expressive. The nubia Music 2 carries the #MakeItLouder energy forward. Whether it's playing music with friends, setting the mood, dancing along to a favorite track, or simply turning up the entertainment, nubia Music 2 brings more sound into the moment.

The OPPO Device You Really Want Could Be Your Best 10.10 Purchase Ever

Save up to ₱8,000 on the Reno16 Series and discover deals on phones, tablets, and earbuds from October 3 to 12

A sale is more exciting when the deal leads to something you will use and enjoy every day. Maybe it is a camera that makes you the designated photographer of the barkada. Maybe it is a battery that gets you through work, school, and the trip home. This 10.10, OPPO is giving shoppers a chance to choose an upgrade that fits their lives, with offers on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop  from October 3 to 12.

Globe Brings Khan Academy AI Learning to More Filipinos Through GoLEARN

As the country celebrates National Teachers’ Month, Globe is making quality digital learning easier to reach for Filipino families while giving educators practical tools to support their students. Through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines, Globe is helping connect students, parents, and teachers to free learning resources that can complement what happens inside the classroom.

“Teachers play an extraordinary role in helping young Filipinos learn, grow, and keep moving forward, but they don’t have to do it alone,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe. “Technology can lighten their load while giving students more ways to learn beyond the classroom. By making trusted learning resources easier to access, we hope to support teachers and families as partners in every child’s learning journey.”

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Names Alibaba Group an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets

Alibaba to become Nets’ Official Jersey Patch Partner, and bring Real-Time 360° Replay and personalized fan collectibles to Barclays Center

Alibaba Group and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment announced a strategic multi-year partnership naming Alibaba an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets. The partnership pairs Alibaba’s cloud technology with the Brooklyn Nets’ live game replay, in-game entertainment, and marketing initiatives, creating more immersive experiences for fans in the arena. 

As the Nets’ Official Jersey Patch Partner, Alibaba will support the team’s 60th anniversary season—a year-long campaign honoring iconic players, defining moments, and milestones across the franchise’s history—through technology-enabled fan experiences and marketing activations.