Shopee | 6 Binge-Worthy Shows and Movies to Watch

By Maynard Lumhod

Looking forward to a lazy, relaxing weekend? Snuggle up in bed, light some scented candles, grab your favorite snacks, and pick out a show or movie!

This weekend, find comfort in rewatching your old faves or joy in discovering new ones. Whether you’re into comedy, action, sci-fi, or fantasy, you’ll definitely find a show that suits your taste on streaming service HBO GO.

We understand decision paralysis, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. Below, we’ve got six of the best shows and movies to stream this weekend:

For sitcom lovers

For a fun, lighthearted fare, you can’t beat Friends. This beloved series, which ran for around a decade, features six twenty-somethings trying to navigate adulthood, career, and relationships. Now, 17 years after the last episode aired, watch Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross as they join celebrity guests in this one-off reunion special. Stream with the rest of the world starting May 27.

For parents looking for a family-friendly movie

Is your whole family staying in for the weekend? Keep kids and adults alike entertained with Tom & Jerry. This animated movie brings these two nemeses and their silly antics to modern-day New York. Kids will definitely enjoy this slapstick animated film, while kids at heart can reminisce about their childhood days by watching along. Stream starting June 4.

For DC loyalists

With theaters closed last year, Wonder Woman 1984 made its Philippine debut exclusively on HBO GO. This superhero film follows Diana’s journey to learning more about the human world and of course, defeating supervillains—this time, the nefarious Cheetah and Maxwell Lord. Eighties babies will enjoy all the throwbacks referencing the colorful decade. Stream now.

For fantasy fans

You can’t call yourself a proper fan of the fantasy genre if you haven’t seen Game of Thrones! This show tells the story of noble families—the Lannisters, Starks, and Targaryens, to name a few—warring to win sovereignty over the fictional land of Westeros. Throw a lot of drama, romance, dragons, and monsters into the mix. You can now stream all eight seasons, a reunion special hosted by Conan O’Brien, and its feature documentary, The Last Watch.

For genre bender aficionados

If you like mixing your genres, check out The Nevers. This show combines sci-fi and drama in Victorian era-London and follows a band of women with special abilities, called the “Touched.” Tune in to watch these superwomen battle their enemies with grace and panache, hoop skirts and all.

For sci-fi enthusiasts

Christopher Nolan’s latest Academy Award-winning movie, Tenet, is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. Its nameless protagonist is a CIA agent who manipulates complex rules of time travel to prevent global destruction. This is definitely a cerebral film, so it may require several viewings to fully digest!

To watch Friends: The Reunion, Tom & Jerry, Wonder Woman 1984, Game of Thrones, The Nevers, Tenet, and other cool shows and movies, get your HBO GO subscription on Shopee: https://shopee.ph/hbogoofficialstore.

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Huawei MateBook 14s unboxing and hands-on

10/20/2021

Huawei has just announced a new lineup of products including the new MateBook 14s. Positioned just below Huawei’s Pro line, the MateBook 14s offers premium features including its FullView display with up to 2.5K resolution, 11th Gen processors, and even a new way to access Android apps without the need of a phone.

There seems to be a lot of things to get excited about with this laptop but we’ll be reserving our judgment for the full review. For now, let’s get to know the new Huawei MateBook 14s through our unboxing and quick hands-on.

The Huawei MateBook 14s comes in a no-frills, plain white box with some of its specs listed on the side. Open it up and inside you’ll see the well-protected MateBook 14s and its accessories inside.

Apart from the laptop itself, there isn’t much in the box — just the charger and its cable. The MateBook 14s charges via USB-C and works with the 90W Huawei SuperCharge Power adapter that comes in the box.

You also have the quick start guide and the warranty card.

Now that pretty much covers the unboxing part, so let’s go on ahead and explore the MateBook 14s.

The unit we have on hand is the Intel Core i5 variant with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal SSD storage. If you need something more powerful, there’s also a more powerful variant with a Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a spacious 1TB internal SSD storage.

We also have it in the Space Gray color but it’s also available in Spruce Green.

At just 1.43kg, the MateBook 14s is lightweight and easy to carry. It does have some thickness to it but it’s still easy to store. On the cover is a rather prominent Huawei logo with a mirror finish.

As for ports, the MateBook 14s has two USB-C ports, one of which is for the charger but when not in use can also be used for connectivity or to connect an external display like the MateView.

There’s also an HDMI port on this side and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

On the right, we have a single USB 3.2. I already know that this single USB 3.2 won’t be enough for me and I wish there were just one more. But it’s probably one of the compromises to keep this laptop thin and light.

Open it up and you’re greeted by the 14.2-inch Huawei FullView touchscreen display with up to 2.5K resolution. And unlike its MateBook 14 sibling, the MateBook 14s offers a higher 90Hz adaptive refresh rate.

Out of the box, the MateBook 14s’s display offers beautiful color reproduction with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and sharp edges.

Bezels are pretty thin all around which helps maximize the screen space. The 720p HD camera can be found hidden in the top bezel. The company still keeps its 3:2 aspect ratio over 16:9 because, as Huawei says, it offers more screen space and a better way to work, even for editing videos.

Other display features include TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Flicker Free certification, and intelligent brightness adjustment.

There are four built-in speakers on this device and it’s also the first to come with Huawei Sound. It also has four microphones that can supposedly recognize voices from 5 meters away.

The keyboard is large and will feel familiar if you’ve ever used a MateBook before. It also has a 3-level backlighting feature that automatically switches on when there’s not enough light around.

The lights aren’t very bright, though, but the keyboard is very comfortable to type on so far. Up on the right corner is the power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor.

The touchpad is spacious and very responsive with a nice, smooth finish. It also has Huawei Share built-in so you can just tap a compatible phone on it to connect.

Our MateBook 14s is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. If you’re looking for something more powerful, the device also comes in a Core i7 variant with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD storage.

Graphics are taken care of by an Intel Iris Xe card. The MateBook 14s is also Intel Evo-certified which means it’s equipped with high-performance components for a fluid and enjoyable experience.

Out of the box, it runs Windows 10 but Huawei says that this device is also Windows 11-ready and will be receiving a free upgrade when available.

Powering the device is a large 60Wh battery that supports 90W charging. Huawei says the MateBook 14s’s 90W charger can be used on phones and tablets that support it as well.

The MateBook 14s is looking to be a very promising device with premium hardware and internal offerings. Being just a step down from the company’s Pro models, the MateBook 14s should be able to keep up with demanding needs whether as a powerhouse work laptop or even just for entertainment.