In the market for a large, fast, and sharp IPS monitor for your gaming setup? You might want to consider the Lenovo G27q-20, which just made its way to the Philippines.
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PH gov’t tests satellite internet service in rural banks
Two rural banks in the city of Batangas became a subject of the government’s satellite internet service, rendering the geographically isolated and disadvantaged area (GIDA) banking institutions needed access to the internet. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas claims it had partnered with the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology (DOST-AST) and the Philippine […]
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How to log out Facebook remotely using a different device
Do you want to sign out your Facebook account remotely using a different device? We’ll show you how.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
MindWoRx online mental health platform lands in PH
MindWoRx, a mental health platform by a Canadian company Health Mind Solutions (HMS), has made its way to the Philippines.
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DepEd urged to include “age-appropriate” computer programming in K to 12
In a meeting with various officials during the Committee on Basic Education, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III recommended the Department of Education (DepEd) include in its basic education curriculum a study in computer programming. The proposal came anew following the politician’s previous attempt at petitioning the integration of “age-appropriate” computer programming subjects in the existing […]
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BSP warns Filipinos against unregistered virtual asset providers
Fearing the risks and challenges it poses to the consumers, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is warning the public against engagement with virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that are either unregistered or are coming from abroad. Per BSP, VASPs that operate from abroad may present an extra challenge when it comes to consumer protection, […]
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Filipinos less likely to be repeat customers on foreign ecommerce sites — study
For Pinoys, it seems like overseas shopping websites are only a one-off experience. A study commissioned by logistics provider Ninja Van and parcel delivery network DPD Group found that, among countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines had shoppers with the lowest frequency of purchases from foreign websites. The study, called E-commerce Barometer, revealed that only […]
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Sony faces EUR5 billion lawsuit for overcharging PlayStation Store users
Sony is apparently over-charging the users of the PlayStation Store. So much so that they are now being sued for EUR5 billion (around Php279.4 billion).
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OPPO Reno 8 5G launched in the Philippines
OPPO’s new high-end superstar, the Reno 8 5G, have made its way to the Philippines.
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5G speeds in Metro Manila one of the slowest in Asia Pacific
Mobile network analytics firm OpenSignal revealed that the 5G speeds in Metro Manila are the fourth slowest in eleven Asia Pacific cities in terms of download speeds and second worse in terms of upload.
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Bataan gov’t wants to turn Nuclear Power Plant into a data center
In a recent climate change summit in Balanga, Bataan, Gov. Jose Enrique S. Garcia III explained the local government’s stand about the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) remains — that is to turn it into a data center.
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LIST: All the DOST Secretaries in the Philippines
The Department of Science and Technology, commonly known as the DOST, is one of the 22 executive departments of the executive branch of the Philippine government. It is responsible for leading the scientific and technological advancements to ensure the greatest benefits for the country’s economy and a better quality of life for Filipinos. History of […]
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Ateneo students startup develop scheduler app MeetBit
Finding a common free time among team members to schedule a meeting can be a hassle when you do it manually. A new app called MeetBit can do it for you in just a few seconds. Available in Windows and Mac, MeetBit is a desktop app that checks the existing calendar apps of team members, […]
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How to enable Emergency SOS alerts on Android and iOS
A lot of criminals are lurking around with bad intentions, so we should always be alert in case anything happens. Fortunately, if you have the right smartphone, you can immediately call for help or send an emergency alerts to the people you know.
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Red and Yellow Alerts: What do these power advisories mean?
Once in a while, you may encounter news on your timeline about a “yellow alert” or “red alert”, perhaps shared by your local electric company. What do these power advisories really mean, and what do they have to do with the brownouts happening in your area? What do the red and yellow alerts mean? Power […]