Two of the internet’s most popular platforms for online story and streaming audio, Wattpad and Spotify, respectively, are teaming up to bring out podcasts among Filipino and Indonesian web novelists. Through the partnership with Spotify, it is anticipated that Wattpad will gain a boost to its reach of audiences, extending well beyond its already expansive […]
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WIKO 10 price in the Philippines revealed
French tech brand WIKO, who just made its way to the Philippines, expands its line-up with the release of a new entry-level smartphone, the WIKO 10.
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LibreOffice offers an “enterprise-oriented” version, charges Mac users $8.99
Previously known for offering free alternative solutions to Microsoft’s Office suite as well as free document processing options to other platforms, LibreOffice is releasing a paid version of the suite via the Mac App Store. As stated in a blog post, LibreOffice Head of Marketing and Public Relations Italo Vignoli mentioned that the effort was […]
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This new AI assistant can use web browsers like humans do to perform tasks
Adept, an artificial intelligence (AI) company in California, has unveiled the Action Transformer (ACT-1). When you instruct it with a written or verbal command, this AI model can use web browsers like a regular human would to accomplish its task. Adept shared a video on Twitter to demo how ACT-1 works. In it, the user […]
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Bandai Namco, SEGA to join the blockchain gaming space
Japanese game developers Bandai Namco and SEGA, known for the Tekken and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises respectively, are reportedly venturing into blockchain gaming, per blockchain project Oasys Representative Director Ryo Matsubara. Oasys is known as a partner to both game companies, including another giant company, Square Enix. Matsubara, in an interview with Cointelegraph, revealed that […]
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ZTE to power DITO Super Core data center in Batangas
Third telco DITO Telecommunity has signed a deal with ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications company, to power the former’s data center in Batangas.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1, ThinkStation P360 Ultra now in PH
Lenovo brings two new high-end work machines into the country. There’s the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 for those who are always on the go and the ThinkStation P360 Ultra desktop for some serious workload.
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Satellite Internet: A tangible solution for e-learning and remote working
The importance of reliable internet connectivity has never been more highlighted since the recent coronavirus pandemic. Students, working professionals, and businesses must do their tasks remotely and communicate with their peers online. According to Boston Consulting Group and The Network, there was an 85% upsurge in the number of Filipinos who are working remotely during […]
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TECNO Pova Neo 5G: Dimensity 810 CPU, 120Hz display, 50MP camera
Looking for a big-screen smartphone that doesn’t break the bank? Check out the new Pova Neo 5G.
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Byahe to acquire over 500 modern jeepneys
Manny Pangilinan-backed company Byahe, an operator of modern jeepneys, announced that they will be acquiring more than 500 units for Php1.5 billion.
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PDSCN submarine cable network Siargao landing now complete
The Siargao landing of the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) have been completed in the city of Dapa last September 22. This is after the milestone Subic cable landing last July.
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Nokia 5710 XpressAudio with built-in earbuds now in PH
Do you think feature phones are boring? Take look at the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio and think again.
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DITO exceeds expectations on its third technical audit
The third telco in the Philippines, DITO Telecommunity, just went through its third government-mandated technical audit where it was able to exceed expectations.
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Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G launched in the Philippines
Infinix Philippines just launched a new bang-for-the-buck midrange smartphone, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G.
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iPhone’s Dynamic Island arrives on Android via an app
Sure, the new iPhone 14 Pro models are more powerful, has better cameras, and have overall improved hardware. But, we all know the thing that people are really talking about: Dynamic Island. This new interface trick immediately became a hit that app developers worked hard to bring to Android.