A group of privacy advocates in the Philippines has released a joint statement that raises concern over the Department of Information and Communication Technology’s (DICT) “SIM Check Mo” program.
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Millions of brand new phones shipped with malware — Trend Micro
Researchers from Trend Micro said that millions of Android smartphones have been pre-infected with malware by cyber criminals before they’ve even left the production floor.
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OPPO shuts down its chip design unit that made MariSilicon
OPPO is shutting down Zeku, the chip design unit known for the MariSilicon chips. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer made this “difficult decision,” per a brief statement the company released to the press on Friday, citing uncertainties in the smartphone market as well as the worldwide economy. The shutdown has sparked concerns regarding the future of […]
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YouTube wants users to disable adblockers to view videos
Some users are allegedly getting an ultimatum from YouTube concerning their Adblockers—turn it off or subscribe to its Premium subscription, lest no streaming. The measure was reportedly a restricted global test rolled out by YouTube which aims to guarantee the maximum revenue for advertisers’ return on investments. YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet, announced in April a […]
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Everest Window-Type Inverter AC: Highly efficient for guilt-free cooling
In a tropical country like the Philippines, owning an air conditioner is a must, even more so today that we’re in the middle of the intense summer heat, and using a stand fan is often not enough.
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Cherry Aqua Smart TV series launched
Local tech giant Cherry has finally launched its first smart TV line, the Cherry Aqua Smart TV series.
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang talent system to be improved this year
Moonton just announced what could possibly be the biggest changes to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
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LRT-1 QR tickets now available on Maya
Maya has a new feature that will benefit daily commuters, particularly those who use LRT-1 trains.
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Sony Xperia 10 V: Snapdragon 695 CPU, 6.1-inch OLED, 5000mAh battery
Sony has launched its latest midrange device, the Xperia 10V.
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The physical keyboard may return to smartphones in the form of inflatable buttons
The physical keyboard could return to smartphones in a novel way. A research team from the Carnegie Mellon University’s Future Interfaces Group is developing inflatable buttons that can exist alongside a touchscreen. The CMU has been working on flat panel haptics for 15 years, and they recently made significant progress with the technology using embedded […]
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Google Wear OS 4: More apps, better battery life, Cloud backup
Google just announced the Wear OS 4.0, a refresh to its smartwatch operating system that will hopefully reach more devices than its predecessor once it comes out later this year.
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BLUETTI Solar Generators to be showcased at Future Energy Exhibition 2023 in PH
BLUETTI, a company that specializes in clean energy storage, will join the Future Energy Exhibition 2023, the largest renewable energy event in the Philippines.
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Coverage Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber to be officially launched in June
Converge ICT’s prepaid fiber service, Surf2Sawa, has been quietly around for a couple of months. Now, the company said that they will officially launch the service this June.
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How to watch 32nd SEA Games online for FREE
Do you want to watch the 32nd Southeast Asian games by streaming it online? Here’s how you can do it for free.
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GoIT full stack developer program now in the Philippines
Making its first in the Philippines, international tech education company GoIT is launching a Full Stack Program that will see beginners learn the ways of IT through training. The announcement came a month following the company’s entry into the Philippine market. The 10-month program seeks to teach its participants skills that are essential in transitioning […]