YouTube’s tougher crackdown on ad blockers didn’t stop users from finding ways to make unskippable ads bearable as much as possible.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
TECNO Spark 20C: 90Hz HD+, octa-core CPU, 5000mAh battery
TECNO has a new entry-level smartphone, the Spark 20C, which looks oddly familiar.
Posted inGaming, Tech News
Sony faces $7.9 billion lawsuit over ‘anti-competitive’ PlayStation Store fees
Sony‘s attempt to dismiss a $7.9 billion lawsuit regarding its PlayStation Store pricing has been unsuccessful. The lawsuit, which accuses Sony of anti-competitive practices, claims that the company charges a 30 percent commission on all sales in the PlayStation Store, resulting in higher prices for consumers. Sony had argued for the case to be dismissed, […]
Posted inAudio, Tech News
Spotify to stop paying artists for tracks with less than 1,000 plays
Spotify has recently announced that it will no longer offer payouts for songs with fewer than 1,000 plays. This new streaming payment policy has raised concerns among smaller artists who will no longer receive any payment for their music on the platform. Spotify claims that this change is aimed at eliminating fraud, as some artists […]
Posted inAudio, Hands-on
realme Buds Air 5 Review
Realme has consistently delivered impressive audio solutions, and the realme Buds Air 5 is no exception. With its sleek design and affordable price, these earphones have captured the attention of those looking for budget options. In this review, we will explore the realme Buds Air 5 in detail, examining its sound quality, comfort, battery life, […]
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Binance CEO steps down, pleads guilty to anti-money laundering violations
It’s been announced that Founder Changpeng (CZ) Zhao has stepped down as the CEO of Binance as part of a big USD4 billion (~Php222.4 billion) settlement between the United States government agencies and his crypto exchange company.
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HUAWEI global devices to keep Android app support
HUAWEI recently announced HarmonyOS Next with one key change that’s considered a pretty bold move for the company: it won’t support APK files, which are used to install native Android apps.
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300: 4nm, Generative AI, 60% faster GPU
MediaTek has unveiled a new member of the Dimensity 8000 series that will power sub-flagship phones of next year. Meet the new MediaTek Dimensity 8300, which was built using TSMC’s 2nd generation 4nm process.
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Ayaneo Slide: RGB keyboard, Ryzen 7 CPU, up to 64GB RAM, 4TB storage
The PC game console competition heats up with the release of the new Ayaneo Slide.
Posted inAutomotive, Comparison
JoyRide Super Taxi vs Grab: Vehicles, Fares, Coverage
JoyRide added a new service to cater to their customer base and attract new “Kasundo” in Metro Manila with their new “Next Generation” Super Taxi service. This is on top of their current motorcycle taxi business, which has been operating in the country since 2019, together with Angkas and MoveIt, as accredited motorcycle taxi ride-hailing […]
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Windows app launched for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and PCs
Microsoft has built a Windows App for iPhones, iPads, Macs, PCs, and can be even accessed on web browsers. The preview version is now up, but not yet on Android.
Posted inHands-on, Unboxing
Unboxing the new HONOR 90 Peacock Blue
The HONOR 90 5G is one of the HONOR’s most successful releases in the Philippines to date. Rightfully so, as it offered incredible value for the money, and that’s on top of the sleek and fancy design.
Posted inSmartphones
Shoot like a pro this holiday season with the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G
The OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G, already renowned as a portrait expert and an exceptional phone for capturing life’s precious moments, boasts advanced imaging capabilities that are perfect for travel photography during the holiday season. One of the common pitfalls in photography is neglecting basic camera maintenance, such as cleaning the lens. This oversight can lead […]
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Spotify gets special treatment to bypass Google’s Play Store fees
Spotify has reportedly reached a special agreement with Google that allows it to bypass Play Store fees. According to new testimony in the ongoing Epic v. Google trial, Spotify does not have to pay any commission to Google when users sign up for subscriptions using Spotify’s own payment system on Android. In addition, if users […]
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Nothing Chats, an iMessage clone, taken down over security concerns
Nothing Chats, the emerging tech brand’s iMessage clone, has been taken down from the Google Play Store just days after the beta version was launched last week.