Garmin introduces the Approach G82, the ultimate warmup tool with handheld display and new putting metrics

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Bigger and better than ever with a 5-inch color touchscreen, the portable launch monitor and premium GPS handheld helps players dial in their game on the range, putting green and course 

Garmin has unveiled the all new Approach® G82, a launch monitor and advanced GPS handheld. This seamless golf tool features expanded radar metrics to help golfers fine-tune their swing and introduces putting metrics to improve consistency on the green.

This launch comes as Garmin continues to see strong momentum in the sport globally, with golfers under 20 increasing by 76% and those aged 20-29 by 53%. This growth is matched by performance gains as shown in its latest Trends in Golf Data Report, as golfers who used a Garmin launch monitor or simulator in the past year have improved their scores by an average of 4.4 strokes after six months – highlighting how access to performance data can drive real results. 

“We’re thrilled to introduce the Approach G82, with our largest golf handheld display making it easier than ever to see your metrics and the lay of the land. It’s the ultimate pre-round warmup tool that doubles as an intuitive virtual caddie on the course and debuts putting metrics, allowing players to work on their entire game.” —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales & Marketing

Practice makes perfect

Whether hitting the driving range or practicing on the course, the Approach G82 includes several features to help golfers improve their game:

● Built-in launch monitor: Utilize essential radar metrics – including ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo – to make swing adjustments at the driving range.

● Putting metrics: Improve putting consistency with the only handheld that offers putting metrics, including stroke length, tempo, club and ball speed and more.

● Bag mapping: Evaluate each club at the driving range and record how far they typically play. Data integrates with the virtual caddie feature to help golfers make informed decisions when they get to the course.

● Target practice: Set target carry or total distances and try to place as many shots as possible within the ideal range.

● Tempo training: Improve contact consistency by working on the ideal backswing and downswing times for every shot.

● Club speed training: Measure club speed without needing to hit a ball and can be used with swing speed training aids.

Elevate the game

The Approach G82 is also designed to give golfers an edge with on-the-course information to help them make informed decisions. Players can also utilize it with other Garmin golf products.

● Virtual caddie: Receive club recommendations using swing data recorded from bag mapping sessions as well as wind1, elevation and hazard locations.

● Enhanced PlaysLike distance: Know how far each shot is playing with yardage adjusted for elevation and environmental conditions1.

● Member benefits: With a Garmin Golf Membership, players can receive aerial imagery to help them see photographic images for each hole as well as green contour data, allowing them to see the slope direction of the green.

● Automatic shot detection: Pair with Approach® CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic game tracking and uploads to the Garmin Golf app.

● Range Relay: Get more precise distances to the flag when the handheld is synced with a compatible Garmin laser rangefinder (sold separately).

● Connected features: Receive wind speed and direction, along with automatic course updates and the Find My Garmin feature when connected to the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.

● Magnetic mounting: Easily secure the GPS handheld to a cart with the built-in magnet or to a golf bag with the included clip.

Designed with all types of weather in mind, the Approach G82 is built with an IPX7 water rating. Users can also get up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to eight hours in radar mode. Available to purchase on www.ph.garmin.com beginning May 8th, the Garmin Approach G82 has a suggested retail price of PHP 38,290.  

More Ways to Elevate Your Game with Garmin Golf

Garmin offers a full lineup of golf products designed to help every player improve from practice to performance. The Approach G82 serves as an all-in-one portable launch monitor and GPS handheld. Those looking to further raise their game can explore the Approach R50 and Approach R10 launch monitors and simulators which allow for practice sessions or full rounds at home or on the driving range.

On the course, the premium Approach S70 GPS golf watch offers a comprehensive selection of tools and fitness features to help build a better all around game, while the Approach Z82 GPS laser rangefinder delivers precise shot distances up to 450 yards. 

To learn more about Garmin’s full lineup of golf products, visit ph.garmin.com/golf.

 

1Must be paired with the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.

Samsung x Lazada’s Super Brand Day 2026: Seize Your Dream Deals Today

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Samsung’s biggest one-day sale returns for its ninth edition, with limited-time offers you should not sleep on

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Samsung LazMall Super Brand Day on May 21. Returning for its ninth edition, the annual online sales event will present Samsung’s latest innovations at unbeatable prices for one day only. This year’s theme, “Dream Deals”, spotlights exceptional value across Samsung’s ecosystem of mobile devices, home appliances, TVs and displays – bringing premium innovations to consumers across Southeast Asia.

Held in partnership with Lazada, the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia, the Samsung x Lazada Super Brand Day invites shoppers across the region to enjoy exclusive promotions and limited-time offers on some of Samsung’s most sought-after products.

The Super Brand Day will include Samsung’s most intuitive Galaxy AI phone yet, the Galaxy S26 series, designed to elevate everyday mobile use with its powerful performance, industry-leading camera systems, and advanced AI features. For an enhanced audio experience, the Galaxy Buds4 series complements the device with seamless connectivity.

Shoppers looking to upgrade their viewing experiences at home can explore Samsung’s premium display innovations, including the Mini LED M70H AI Smart TV lineup, which delivers exceptional color, clarity and intelligent picture processing capabilities. For all your productivity, entertainment and gaming needs, check out Samsung’s latest range of immersive displays, such as OLED, QLED, and Crystal UHD TVs, as well as Odyssey QLED Gaming Monitors.

Homeowners can also look forward to doing less and living more with Samsung’s range of AI-powered digital appliances, which offer smarter and more intuitive living, with the Bespoke AI Refrigerators, AI Ecobubble Washer-Dryers, and Windfree Air Conditioners designed to simplify everyday routines at home.

Chang Soo Park, Head of Regional Online Business for Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania said, “We are thrilled to partner with Lazada once again to bring Samsung’s latest innovations closer to consumers across Southeast Asia. Whether upgrading everyday essentials or enhancing a home setup, this year’s ‘Dream Deals’ event makes our premium innovations more accessible than ever with offers that are not to be missed.”

Highlights of Samsung Super Brand Day in PH include:

● Up to 50% OFF on select Galaxy devices

● Up to 40% OFF on select TVs, Sound devices, and Monitors

● Up to 45% OFF on select Digital appliances

For more information, visit http://spr.ly/Samsung-LZD-SBD. Shoppers can also download the Lazada app on the Google Play Store or App Store to visit the Samsung official LazMall Flagship Store today.

realme Teases New P4 Series Featuring the Philippines’ First 10001mAh Battery Smartphone

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The lineup marks the first P Series devices available in the Philippines, designed for heavy use and long-lasting performance.

realme raises the bar anew in the battery race with the introduction of the realme P4 Series, the newest addition to its Letter Series lineup and the first P Series smartphone to officially arrive in the Philippines. Designed for Filipino users who are constantly gaming, streaming, scrolling, and multitasking throughout the day, the realme P4 Series focuses on delivering longer battery life, faster charging, and more dependable everyday performance.

Power That Keeps Up All Day

Leading the lineup is the realme P4 Power, featuring the Philippines’ first and biggest 10001mAh battery smartphone with TÜV Rheinland 5-Star Battery Certification. The device also supports 80W fast charging and 27W reverse charging, allowing users to quickly power up their device and even charge other gadgets on the go. realme also highlights up to 8 years of guaranteed battery health, designed for long-term reliability even after years of daily use.

Joining the series is the realme P4x, equipped with an 8000mAh massive battery paired with 45W fast charging support for reliable all-day performance. Meanwhile, the realme P4 Lite packs a massive 7000mAh battery, making it one of the largest battery smartphones in its segment.

More details regarding the local availability, official pricing, and launch date of the realme P4 Series are expected to be announced soon.

For more updates on the realme P4 Series, follow realme’s official website and Facebook page.

Be a vivo campus ambassador, audition starts May 27

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What if your first real step into leadership, marketing, and brand building started while you were still in college? vivo Philippines is opening new opportunities for university students across the National Capital Region (NCR) through the official launch of its Campus Ambassador Program Search on May 27, 12 noon at Robinsons Manila. Designed to give students hands-on learning beyond the classroom, the program introduces GEN V, a student-led ambassador community under vivo Club. “Through this program, students gain practical industry experience while still in school, giving them a head start in building confidence, leadership skills, and future career opportunities,” said Liu Lu, Brand Marketing Director of vivo Philippines. Kickstart your future with vivo Club The vivo Campus Ambassador Program offers a unique experience for university students who are ready to explore leadership, creativity, and real-world marketing in a global brand environment. Selected GEN V ambassadors will undergo mentorship and training led by vivo Philippines marketing professionals, covering key areas such as branding, digital marketing, campaign execution, and communication. They will receive a monthly cash incentive of Php 5,000 for 12 months, along with opportunities to attend vivo Philippines product launches and major brand events, giving them firsthand exposure to industry practices and live marketing activations. The program may also open career development opportunities, where outstanding participants may be considered for internship or employment pathways with vivo Philippines after graduation. Select participants may also have access to global learning opportunities, including possible international exposure or exchange programs, subject to availability. Here's how to join The vivo Campus Ambassador Program is open to college students currently enrolled in universities and colleges within the National Capital Region (NCR), particularly those from first to third year levels who are confident, expressive, and ready to take on leadership and brand representation roles. The auditions will be conducted through a series of vivo Mall Tour activations across key locations in NCR: May 27, 2026 - Robinsons Manila May 31, 2026 - Market! Market! June 19, 2026 - Ayala Malls Feliz July 4, 2026 - SM Fairview Interested students may register online for the May 27 kickoff and visit the official vivo website for full details on the audition process. They may also register on-site during any vivo mall tour activation. To join the screening, students must come in their school uniform and complete the official registration process. They are also required to present valid documents, including a student ID, Certificate of Registration for the current semester, and a government-issued ID. During the initial screening, applicants will introduce themselves, share why they want to join the program, and take part in a short creative presentation or portfolio showcase. Selected candidates from each mall tour stop will move on to the next stages of the competition, including further evaluation, online voting, and final presentations. The finals and awarding ceremony will take place at SM Mall of Asia on July 12, 2026. This is where your story can start As vivo Philippines opens the search for its first GEN V ambassadors, the program positions itself as more than a campus role. It is a structured entry point into leadership, marketing, and real-world brand building experience while still in school. For students across NCR, kickoff is both an invitation and a starting point, a chance to explore what they can become while still in the middle of their academic journey. Stay updated by following vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram , YouTube, X, and TikTok.

Lenovo Announces Global Campaign with David Beckham

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The new campaign brings Lenovo’s end-to-end AI portfolio to life with one of the world’s most recognized figures in sport, business, and culture, launching just weeks before FIFA World Cup 2026™

SINGAPORE - Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, today launched Maximum David, a new global campaign showcasing how AI-driven technology elevates the creativity, performance, and impact of one of the most influential figures in sports and entertainment.

Maximum David highlights Lenovo’s AI portfolio—from devices to solutions and services—and its role in helping individuals, teams, and enterprises unlock new ways to work, create, play, and connect.

David Beckham’s career has long extended beyond the pitch. As a Inter Miami CF co-owner, entrepreneur, investor, and global cultural figure, he represents a rare combination of performance, discipline, creativity, and international reach. 

The campaign launches one month before FIFA World Cup 2026™ and builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Lenovo is developing and deploying AI-driven technology designed to support smarter operations, enhance fan experiences, improve performance insights for teams and players, and create new ways for people to engage with the game.

“David’s world looks a lot like ours: sport, business, technology, creativity, and a passion for redefining what’s possible,” said Santi Pochat, Vice President, AI Innovation and Brand Strategy at Lenovo. “From the beginning, David and his team shared our creative ambition and a genuine curiosity about what Lenovo is building. This campaign brings together Lenovo’s growing role in global football with a partner who understands what it takes to perform at the absolute highest level. We’re all pushing each other to create new and exceptional experiences for players, fans, creatives, and professionals.”

The campaign will roll out across global markets through a mix of film, digital, social, retail, experiential, and event-based activations. The campaign will show how Lenovo technology supports Beckham’s initiatives across sport, business, travel, creativity, and everyday productivity, while also connecting those stories to the broader impact of AI across consumers, small businesses, enterprises, creators, and gamers.

As part of the campaign, fans attending FIFA World Cup 2026™ events will be able to experience select Lenovo-powered activations, including AI-enabled experiences with David Beckham across the U.S. and Mexico.

Maximum David reflects Lenovo’s broader mission as a global technology powerhouse to deliver smarter technology for all. Through the campaign, Lenovo will show how an unparalleled AI portfolio comes together in human-centered ways, from helping an individual manage a demanding schedule to enabling immersive experiences for the world’s largest sporting events.

“As AI radically changes our lives, in this campaign, David helps us show the technology supporting real ambition, real work, and real moments of connection,” Pochat said.

Maximum David launches globally across Lenovo channels, retail, social platforms, and select FIFA World Cup 2026™ activations.