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Globe to offer space-based broadband service

Globe Telecom revealed that it will be offering space-based cellular broadband services in the Philippines. Per its signed memorandum of understanding with US-based satellite telecom AST SpaceMobile, Globe will tap into what is claimed to be the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network. Once launched, Globe says this cutting-edge technology will allow the company to […]

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Despite risks, NFTs seen as highly beneficial for Filipino artists

Despite their environmental issues and likelihood to be exploited in scams and cybercrime, non-fungible tokens or NFTs have some legitimate uses. Filipino artists, for instance, can use NFTs to store and sell their art. That’s according to Luis Bueneventura, an NFT artist himself who also works as a country manager for play-to-earn gaming guild Yield […]

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Snap Pixy: a mini-drone for capturing special moments

Snap, Inc., the camera-centric company behind the Snapchat app and Spectacles smartglasses, has unveiled its latest product: the pocked-size Pixy drone that’s basically a flying camera for taking selfies. The Pixy is being marketed as a free-flying adventure companion. There are no controls; you simply select a preset flight path (hover, orbit, follow, or reveal) […]

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India seized $725 million of Xiaomi assets over “illegal” remittances

Indian authorities seized $725 million from popular Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. The accusation is that Xiaomi’s sent illegal remittances abroad, breaking India’s foreign exchange laws. The financial investigation agency of India, The Enforcement Directorate, stated in a tweet that the agency had seized $725 million from the local unit of Xiaomi. This was after the […]

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Maya launches digital banking service

After going beyond its e-wallet and payments services, PayMaya has officially rebranded itself to “Maya.” Its expansion includes the integration of digital banking and crypto trading. PayMaya CEO and founder Orlando Vea stated that the company aims to unleash the power of financial technology (Fintech), believing that this will benefit many Filipinos. In addition, Maya […]

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Php52 billion Philippine Space Agency office to rise in New Clark City

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has clinched a deal to build its official site at the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ). Per the space agency’s master development plan, their official site called PhilSA National Space Center is a 30-hectare land that consists of two areas: one measuring 2 hectares where the main office building will […]