As cyber threats persist and continue to evolve, staying vigilant and informed remains crucial in safeguarding our digital lives. But should you ever fall victim to a scam and need help in recovering your losses, call the I-ARC hotline 1326. What is I-ARC? I-ARC stands for Inter-Agency Response Center. It’s a hotline set up by […]
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WormGPT is an AI chatbot with no limits and ethical boundaries
A hacker has put a malicious twist to ChatGPT—by acting as an aid to cyber criminals. Getting a first-hand experience with the nefarious tool is email security provider SlashNext who unveiled that the application is being sold by the developer in a forum popular among hackers. Per the company blog post, SlashNext describes the situation […]
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ClassIn brings its hybrid learning service to the Philippines
The world’s premier provider of hybrid digitized learning solutions ClassIn has finally reached the Philippine shores and is bringing a complete platform that blends the benefits of traditional classroom teaching and state-of-the-art technology. A platform whose goal is to empower both educators and learners alike, ClassIn bridges geographical barriers, establishes reciprocal and immersive virtual classrooms, […]
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Philippines’ data center capacity to 5x by 2025 — DICT
By the year 2025, the capacity of the Philippines’ data centers would have grown five times than they are today, an equivalent of roughly 300 Megawatts (MW), according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Speaking on the topic is DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy who told reporters about the increase in […]
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“Bumble for Friends” now available in the Philippines
Bumble Inc., the company behind the Bumble dating app, has announced the release of Bumble for Friends in the Philippines, a self-standing app aimed at helping its users find friends. Unlike its dating app, Bumble for Friends is completely focused on building a social circle of friends among users, helping them explore fun, kind, and […]
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Transsion now in top 5, Samsung still in the lead — Canalys
Market research firm Canalys revealed in its Smartphone Market Pulse Q2 2023 that the global market fell by 10% to 258.2 million units in Q2 2023. Despite this, it’s actually a good sign of a slowdown in decline for the whole market.
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HUAWEI nova Y71: Kirin 710A CPU, HD+ 90Hz display, 6000mAh battery
HUAWEI recently launched two new big-battery phones in the Philippines. One of them is the nova Y71.
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Lenovo Tab M10 5G, Tab P12 goes official
Lenovo has announced two new pretty upscale tablets, the Tab M10 5G and Tab P12.
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Store more with the large ROM of the vivo Y36
Known as avant-garde in quality and design, the vivo Y36 is truly a budget-friendly smartphone that can do it all.
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UP crafts guidelines for responsible AI use
The University of the Philippines is working on a comprehensive policy on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. In the draft text, the university acknowledges that artificial intelligence has potential to transform education but also poses risks and concerns amid its rapid development. The state university system cites the 2023 edition of the AI Index […]
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PLDT mulls entry into the prepaid fiber market
As the competition begins its entry into the prepaid fiber market in an attempt to cater to low-income Filipino consumers with the need for affordable and reliable internet, PLDT is considering joining the fray. PLDT Chief Technology Officer Joseph Gendrano claimed that while it is “possible” for the company to offer prepaid fiber services, the […]
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After 10 years, Google to end Android 4.4 KitKat support
The 11th iteration of the Android operating system—codenamed KitKat—will be officially out of support, as Google is set to drop it soon. The operating system will see its retirement on its 10th birthday on August 2023. Via an Android Developers Blog post, Google sent word regarding the cessation of support for KitKat in Google Services’ […]
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, 6 Classic land in PH
Samsung has finally brought back the rotating bezel with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, which was announced alongside the vanilla Watch 6 and a whole bunch of other mobile devices.
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Yuri’s Revenge: How to play multiplayer online in 2024
Online features of video games don’t last forever. Developers will eventually end support of their games and shut down the multiplayer servers, leaving players without the means to match and play with friends and other people online. Fortunately, if a game is popular enough, a dedicated fan base will come up with their own unofficial […]
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus prices in the Philippines
Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus with a much-needed display upgrade.