After a long wait since its reveal, the mobile adaptation of the iconic 2D shooter by SNK—Metal Slug: Awakening—has finally reached Open Beta status. The game was licensed to and developed by Tencent and has VNGGames as the partner for the distribution. As a mobile rendition of the beloved shooter, Metal Slug: Awakening offers a […]
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OPPO launches Reno10 series 5G trade-in program
Are you finally thinking of upgrading your old smartphone after seeing the new OPPO Reno10 series 5G? Check out this trade-in program made just for you.
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Ayaneo Pocket S with Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 unveiled
Ayaneo has announced the Pocket S, a powerful Android handheld gaming console that will be available later this year.
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Sony PlayStation Portal with PS Remote Play now official
Remember the Project Q that Sony announced back in March? It now has a name, and it’s called the Sony PlayStation Portal.
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How to watch FIBA 2023 games online in PH
In a historic first, the FIBA Basketball World Cup is being hosted this year by multiple nations including the Philippines as the main hub. With basketball by far and away the most popular sport in the country, this is one event that Filipino fans don’t want to miss. Luckily, there are plenty of options to […]
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GCash waives fees for sari-sari stores, market vendors accepting QR payments
Leading e-wallet and financial app GCash has waived the transaction fees for QRPh transactions or merchant discount rates (MDRs) for micro-merchants that use scan-to-pay payment options. The said fees will be waived until the end of 2023.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon G-series chips for handheld consoles unveiled
Qualcomm officially launched the new Snapdragon G-series of chips for handheld gaming consoles. There’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 1, G2 Gen 1, and the G3x Gen 2.
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PLDT, Smart, NTT Data, Cignal, and MediaQuest team up for PH’s first ‘digital human’
PLDT, Smart, Cignal TV, NTT Data, and MediaQuest Holdings announced their new collaboration and introduced the Philippines’ first-ever digital human “Pearl.” From August 25 up to September 10, 2023, over 500,000 sports fans are expected to attend the FIBA events in the country. Fans can visit Pearl and see it in the flesh at special […]
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OPPO Find N3 Flip launch date announced, Hasselblad triple camera confirmed
OPPO has confirmed the official launch date for their next foldable flip phone, the OPPO Find N3 Flip.
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realme Buds Air 5: 50dB ANC, 12.4mm drivers, 38-hour battery
realme just held a big event in the Philippines and announced a couple of new products, including a new pair of ANC TWS earphones, the realme Buds Air 5.
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realme 11 Pro 5G Review
The realme number series has always been one of the most popular midrange phones in the Phililippines. They offer clever designs, decent specs, killer cameras, and relatively good after-sales service. With the new realme 11 Pro series, the company continues to up its game and even hired Matteo Menotto, an ex-Gucci designer, to design the […]
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SMART is giving away exclusive FIBA NFTs and a chance to win Finals Pass, Gilas Art Prints
In partnership with FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Smart Communications, Inc. is treating its subscribers with ways to join in on the fun and own a piece of sports history. The leading telecommunications provider is dropping exclusive digital collectibles at the tournament venues. Shinys, the company’s own non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be up for grabs […]
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realme 11 Pro series launched in the Philippines
The realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro Plus have officially made their way to the Philippines with celebrity Kathryn Bernardo as the brand ambassador.
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Google’s ART update to make apps faster even on old Android operating systems
Google has released a blog post praising ART, the Android runtime, for its new capability to be updated separately from the main Android operating system. ART is responsible for compiling and executing Kotlin and Java code. Google has made updates to ART that have resulted in faster app speeds, even without a complete OS upgrade. […]
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AI detection tools show bias against non-native English speakers — study
The rising popularity of generative language models has fueled the proliferation of AI-generated content, causing universities to act and craft policies on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Aware that students may have the propensity to cheat, teachers also use AI detection tools to catch instances of plagiarism. However, the use of these tools raises […]