Filipino co-founder of InterVenn Biosciences Philippines said that a team of Pinoy engineers under its employ are taking part in the development of new technologies aimed at the early detection of cancer development. Located in the Bay Area in San Francisco, California, the company claims that the team tasked with maintaining the AI technology of […]
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NOW Telecom signs deal with SBA Towers for 5G rollout
NOW Telecom, the licensed fourth telco in the country, has signed a memorandum of understanding with SBA Towers Philippines. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, NOW Telecom revealed that the MoU is part of the telco’s roadmap to expand its 5G services in the country. The company also said that both parties are […]
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Filipino shopping habits shifted online — Meta
Though physical stores are seeing more customers again as global health crisis restrictions are eased, a study commissioned by Meta Philippines has found that Filipino consumers have shifted their shopping habits towards online purchases. In December 2021, market research firm YouGov conducted the “Meta Seasonal Holidays Study” for Meta, with 1,553 Filipino participants of ages […]
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Honor Pad 8: Snapdragon 680 CPU, 12-inch display, 7250mAh battery
Chinese brand Honor just introduced a couple of non-smartphones recently. One of them is their latest tablet, the Honor Pad 8.
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AnTuTu: List of smartphones with the fastest charging speed
The dream is to have a smartphone that could last for weeks without being too bulky. But before we have that, the best we could do is settle with a device that has fast charging technology.
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PLDT backs govt’s call for better minimum internet speed
PLDT, Inc. is showing its support for the government’s call for better minimum internet speed in the Philippines.
Posted inGaming
Dragon Ball: The Breakers game release date and trailer revealed
Bandai Namco has officially unveiled the release date and trailer of Dragon Ball: The Breakers, an 8-person multiplayer online game. It is set to launch on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The Bandai Namco Store will offer a special and limited edition of the game that includes a yellow dragon skin, customizable […]
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UnionDigital Bank operations begin as BSP grants license
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given UnionBank’s digital arm a green light, kicking off a new centralized banking unit, with all the innovations that come with the emerging financial technology. In a statement rendered to the Philippine Stocks Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, UnionBank proclaimed that UnionDigital Bank, Inc., its fully owned subsidiary, officially […]
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Minecraft bans integration of NFTs and blockchain technologies
Amid community backlash, Minecraft developer Mojang announced that it will not include blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFT) in its game, citing many potential reasons associated with the emerging tech. In an official blog post, the now Microsoft-owned company explains the studio’s stance against both blockchain and NFT. First, the game studio highlights the importance of […]
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MPL PH Teams and Full Rosters for Season 10
The tenth season of MPL Philippines starts on August 12 with several matches scheduled over three months. The winner of this season, if previous years are any indication, will advance to the M4 World Championship in January 2023 along with the best Mobile Legends teams from other regions/countries. With the chance to compete in the […]
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Mandatory space for telco infrastructure in housing projects pushed
Globe Telecom expressed its support for a bill being re-filed in Congress that will require property developers to designate enough space for network infrastructure in housing projects. Isabela Rep. Faustino Dy V announced that he would refile a new version of House Bill 10388, also known as the Housing Development Digital Connective Act, anticipating that […]
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PH’s first cybersecurity school launched
The Philippines becomes a host to a globally-accredited cyber school as it launches the CybersCool Defcon, an Israeli cybersecurity education company, in Manila. Rendering programs under the curriculum established by Tel Aviv-based ThriveDX, CybersCool Defcon brings the skills and knowledge of the company’s founder, Roy Zur, who is known as the person who led and […]
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DICT wants to create an e-commerce platform for MSMEs
Following ramifications that caused the closing down of businesses under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) class, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking to revitalize the country’s business sector by establishing its own-made shopping platform, which will help enterprises shift online and thrive. Per DICT Secretary John Ivan Uy, the […]
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How to turn an old TV into a smart TV
The way we’ve watched TV has greatly evolved over the last few years. Free TV and cable are no longer as big as before, and on-demand video streaming is in.
Posted inGaming, Laptops
Alienware m17, x17 announced with 480Hz displays
Dell’s gaming brand, Alienware, just launched a couple of new and powerful laptops for hardcore gamers.