After a delay caused by right-of-way issues, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan could finally see the light of day for the MRT-7 depot as San Miguel Corp. and its subsidiary begins construction, per an announcement told on Tuesday. With future expansion in mind, SMC Infrastructure claims that the project will allow for much space that […]
Razer Barracuda series lands in PH
Razer launched its new Barracuda series of headphones in the Philippines. Meet the Razer Barracuda, Barracuda Pro, and Barracuda X.
Zotac Zbox PI336 Pico is a pocket-sized Windows PC
Zotac just unveiled the Zbox PI336 Pico. A successor to the PI335, its claim to fame is being one of the smallest fully-functional desktop PC in the world.
Boracay hotel calls out Agoda for ‘unauthorized’ online bookings
Hotel-and-resort chain Crown Regency issued an advisory on Tuesday, notifying guests that bookings for its Boracay properties that were made with Agoda are “not authorized.” The company called out the online travel booking platform for putting up Crown Regency Boracay listings, claiming that these are falsely advertised and marketed. Richelle King of Crown Regency shared […]
AYN Loki: Ryzen 7 CPU, Windows OS, 512GB storage
AYN, a company prominently known for making the Odin Android handheld console, just launched a new portable gaming machine that runs on Windows OS. Here’s the new AYN Loki.
IDC: Top 5 smartphone brands in the Philippines for Q1 2022
Analysis firm International Data Corporation (IDC) just launched its report showing the top 5 smartphone brands in the Philippines for Q1 2022 based on unit shipments.
ShopeePay to charge 1% cash-in fee for e-wallets
From June 2 onwards, adding funds to your ShopeePay account will cost you a 1-percent admin fee if you cash in via your other digital wallets. When you send Php50 from GCash to ShopeePay, for instance, a total of Php50.50 will be deducted from your GCash balance. The total amount due will be shown for […]
Gucci, Oura introduces a luxurious smart ring
Following early leaks, luxury brand Gucci and Finnish health tech company Oura have finally spilled the beans regarding a new project—a smart ring that accurately gathers health data while simultaneously being trendy to wear. The fourth product by Oura since conducting its initial Kickstarter campaign back in 2016 and the first between it and Gucci, […]
Converge FiberX Plan 1500 speed upgraded from 50Mbps to 100Mbps
Converge ICT announces a faster FiberX 1500 plan as it permanently upgrades the service’s speed to 100Mbps—double the speed of the previous 50Mbps. In an official Facebook post, the company made a surprising announcement, including all the pertinent details about the permanent upgrade. “Ang FiberX Plan 1500, DOBLE NA!” the post claims. Accompanying the public […]
How to get DITO customized phone number
Are you thinking of getting a new DITO Telecommunity SIM or finally switching to the third-telco player? Spice things up and get one with a customized phone number.
O2Jam Rebirth S game to launch in 2023
Remember O2Jam, one of the most popular computer games almost 20 years ago? The game that a lot of now-adults played when they were in high school, is making a comeback.
Globe is working to ‘typhoon-proof’ its network
Heavy rainfall and strong winds were known factors in disrupting Globe’s internet service to its customers, a fault often attributed to the traditional above-ground structure. Learning from this error, Globe in a statement on Tuesday, suggests that the company is already in the works to “typhoon-proof” its network by bringing the communication lines underground. Bringing […]
UP College Admission results 2022
The University of the Philippines (UP) just released the results of its college admissions for the academic year 2022-2023.
Vivo Y33e: Dimensity 700 CPU, 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging
Vivo unveiled a new product for those who want a 5G-equipped smartphone on a budget. Check out the new Vivo Y33e.
Meralco open to sourcing electricity from the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
The Philippines’ biggest electricity distribution firm, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that they are open to sourcing electricity from the phased-out Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).