Over 7,000 SIM cards that have already been registered were seized by the Philippine National Police (PNP) from a Taiwanese national and two Filipino accomplices during a raid in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan last Wednesday.
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More EU countries urged to ban Huawei, ZTE
Last Thursday, the EU industry chief Thierry Breton urged more EU countries to ban 5G network equipment from China’s Huawei and ZTE.
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Cybersecurity workforce shortage in PH threatens digital infrastructure — study
The Philippines, considered a major player in the IT-BPO industry, is severely lacking in protecting its digital infrastructure due to a shortage of cybersecurity professionals. A study conducted by IBM and backed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has revealed that as of 2021 the country only has 202 professionals who are […]
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Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence now available in the Philippines
Following Ubisoft’s announcement of a release date for its latest developing title, Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, during the Ubisoft Forward Live event on June 12, the game has finally reached the Philippines as part of a regions-specific tryout. Effectively, beginning June 13 until Jul 24, 2023, players across select countries will be able to […]
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vivo offers FREE self-shoot studio this Father’s Day weekend
Celebrate your dad and all of the awesome father figures you know this weekend. It’s time to capture your heartfelt moments in stills at vivo’s Aura Check! Self-shoot Photobooth for FREE. This innovative experience will be available to the public only for 2 days, with 200 limited slots per day. So, head over to the […]
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LTO Temporary and Improvised Plates guidelines
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that, by July 2023, there could already be supply issues on license plates. As a preparation, the agency has released the official guidelines for Temporary and Improvised license plates.
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Illegal Parking Violation: Penalties and FAQs
It’s no secret that parking is one of the biggest issues in the Philippines. It can cause inconvenience for other drivers, homeowners, pedestrians — pretty much everyone.
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ASUS ROG Phone 7, 7 Ultimate prices in the Philippines
Mobile gaming fans, rejoice! One of the most anticipated gaming phones in the world has made its way to the Philippines, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series.
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PLDT re-accelerates network rollout with capex of up to Php85 billion
Telco giant PLDT announced that they have started to re-accelerate their network roll-out incorporating process improvements that will help facilitate business growth and make operations more efficient.
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TECNO Spark 10, Spark Go 2023 Magic Skin Orange colorways unveiled
TECNO Mobile launched a new colorway for the Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 in India and we really wish they’d bring them here in the Philippines.
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67% of people aware of AI deepfakes, 52% confident they can spot it — study
Amid the proliferation of hoaxes perpetrated by generative artificial intelligence (AI) or deepfakes, consumers appear conscious of the growing trend, per an online identity consumer study. Deepfakes are media produced using digital manipulations via AI, aimed at the creation of believable impersonations or events. The study, which was conducted in April this year, saw 8,055 […]
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OPPO Reno 9A: Snapdragon 695 CPU, 90Hz AMOLED, 4500mAh
OPPO made the Reno 9A, another midrange 5G-equipped offering, and decided to first launch it in Japan.
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Prolonged headset use leaves gamers with head dents
Last week, a popular streamer who goes by the name Curtoss on Twitch shaved his hair to raise money for a charity, only to find a fairly noticeable indentation on his head. Curtoss’s reaction was one of astonishment as he gazed at the dent atop his skull. “I’ve got an indent right here! This is […]
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Napocor to study viability of green hydrogen technology for off-grid areas
The National Power Corporation (Napocor) is seeking to go green with its energy production by looking to replace its diesel-powered generators in off-grid locations with hydrogen technology, doubling down on plans to shift to clean energy at small power utilities group (SPUG) plants. The government-owned and government-controlled corporation has been a key provider of energy […]
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The Beatles’ last song ever will be out soon thanks to AI
Paul McCartney, one of the two living members of The Beatles, announced that they will be releasing the band’s last song with the help of AI.