Luxury car manufacturer Bugatti is partnering up with electric scooter maker Bytech to bring its rendition of a classy e-scooter to the street. Meet the Bugatti 9.0. Giving the public a showcase of the collaborative product, the Bugatti electric scooter was displayed during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, alongside the French […]
Posted inAutomotive, Tech News
MUJI and Honda teamed up for the MS01 electric bike
Two of Japan’s most notable brands, MUJI and Honda, are in for a partnership that will bring an addition to the electric-powered bike into the market—the MS01. The Honda MS01 will adhere to MUJI’s H-type bicycle, which is popular for its polished, basic, and ergonomic design, meant for single-use at a time due to its […]
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‘The First Slam Dunk’ movie release date and trailer revealed
The official trailer and release date of the highly anticipated Slam Dunk movie has been unveiled. UPDATE: Here’s a new trailer released on November 4. Titled The First Slam Dunk, it is a spin-off of the popular anime and manga series originally created by Takehiko Inoue. The creator will also be the director and writer […]
Posted inGovernment, Tech News
Digital payments in the Philippines grew to 30% in 2021
Comparing the volume of digital payments to total retail payments, the Philippines has seen a dramatic increase of 30.3 percent—an up from what was 20.1% a year before, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s recent data on e-payments. A positive prospect, BSP Governor Felipe Medalla claims that the trend is closer to the […]
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Dasca Fiber Blaze Plans: Internet Speed, Requirements, Fees, Cable, Coverage
Not a lot of people in the Philippines may have heard of them, but Dasca Cable is one of the most popular local internet service providers in Cavite.
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Narzo becomes its own brand, first phones launching in PH soon
Narzo just announced that it will now become a standalone brand but will remain within the Realme ecosystem. To mark this development, the company will be launching two new smartphones in the Philippines.
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iPhone and iPad models supported by Live Text in videos
If you missed Apple’s WWDC 2022, the company revealed it has several new features in store for iPhone users with iOS 16. A number of existing features in iOS 15 are also getting an upgrade with the upcoming major release that’s expected to arrive later this year. One of these features is Live Text in […]
Posted inHow to's, Telecoms
How to check PLDT Fiber availability in your area
Thinking of finally upgrading your PLDT DSL line to Fiber? Or are you a first-time PLDT subscriber who wants to jump straight to the fastest service the provider offers? Whoever you might be, it is best to check first if the PLDT Fiber service is available in your area.
Posted inGaming
Mobile Legends pro gamer “Hadji” builds dream house
Yet another Filipino pro gamer is unveiling the fruits of their labor. Salic “Hadji” Imam of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang world champion Blacklist International revealed on Facebook that one of his dreams has come true: to build a house for his family. “Ang saya sa pakiramdam na unti-unti ko nang natutupad mga pangarap ko,” Hadji […]
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Samsung 32-inch 4K UHD Smart Monitor M8 now in PH
Looking for a fancy new monitor for work, play, or entertainment? Check out the new Samsung 32-inch 4K UHD Smart Monitor M8, which just made its way to the Philippines.
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Meralco ordered to refund Php21.8 billion to customers
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to refund Php21.769 billion to customers.
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Apple’s Lockdown Mode is protection against state-sponsored hackers
As high-profile users, such as politicians and activists, tend to be the favorite target of state-sponsored hackers, Apple has implemented a feature that will safeguard such individuals from the scheme, if they own an iPhone—the Lockdown Mode. As the name implies, Apple‘s Lockdown Mode is a feature that forces the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook to […]
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Telco exec urges public to use in-device filters to combat SMS scams
The recent years have seen a rapid rise of scams disguised as SMS in the Philippines, often offering jobs at a “high rate,” which coincides with the country’s increasing shift to digital. While telcos have been active in the fight against this type of fraud, there is also a request to the public to be […]
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Counter-Strike Map Prefixes: What do they mean?
If you are an avid Counter-Strike gamer, then you most probably have a favorite map among the many dozens available, the one that you immediately go to as soon as you open the game. Maybe it’s the classic cs_assault or de_dust2, or the widely popular de_mirage. But have you ever wondered what those map prefixes […]
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HTC A101 tablet: 10-inch IPS screen, UNISOC T618, 7000mAh
There had been a huge demand for tablets that even HTC decided to make one. Its latest release, the HTC A101, was introduced without fanfare. Understandably so, since its specs and features are nothing too interesting.