The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advising banks to adopt its recommended control measures to combat cyber fraud. For starters, banks must no longer use clickable links in the emails or SMS messages they send to customers. That’s one of eight recommendations listed in the central bank’s Memorandum No. M-2022-015, signed by Deputy Governor […]
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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G, G 5G 2022 models announced
Motorola has unveiled the 2022 versions of its popular midrange phones, the Moto G Stylus 5G and Moto G 5G.
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EU parliament votes to make USB Type-C standard on all mobile devices
The European Union (EU) plans to force smartphone brands to use a single common standard charger after the move was approved by the parliament.
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First 5G Cherry Mobile phone confirmed
Local tech brand Cherry Mobile is finally launching its very first 5G-enabled smartphone.
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UN says Earth is becoming an ‘unlivable world’
In case you haven’t noticed it yet, the world we live in is changing as we move towards the future. Sadly, it’s going towards the path of becoming an unlivable Earth, according to a statement from the United Nations (UN). According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it seems that world […]
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YouTuber-Pilot crashed a plane for the views
Trevor Jacob, a pilot, YouTuber, and a former Olympic snowboarder has his pilot license revoked after posting a 13-minute video of himself escaping a crashing plane last December 2021. A three-month-long investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been done after the incident. There is enough evidence that supports the fact that Jacobs has […]
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OnePlus Ace: Dimensity 8100 processor, 120Hz AMOLED, 150W charging
OnePlus is branching out. Apart from the popular Nord series, the company is expanding its budget line-up with the OnePlus Ace, a device first launching in China.
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Redmi 10A: Helio G25 CPU, 5000mAh battery, 13MP camera
Xiaomi introduces the Redmi 10A, bringing the brand’s latest design language to one of its cheapest smartphone line.
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China bans live streaming of games without approval
China has officially banned the live streaming of ‘unauthorized’ video games. We know that the country has been strict with its media content which includes video games, and this action is a part of their goal to tighten security, particularly in this sector. According to The National Radio and Television Administration, banned titles include those […]
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Xiaomi Civi 1S: Snapdragon 778G Plus, 120Hz OLED, Chic design
Xiaomi has introduced a sequel to the Civi from last year, the Civi 1S. Like its predecessor, this one prioritized chic design and a thin build for the youngsters who want to roll in style.
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Motorola Edge 30 Pro launched in the Philippines
Motorola has launched its latest flagship phone in the Philippines. The new Edge 30 Pro boasts an interesting price tag that should easily make it a top contender in the high-end space.
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Shopee no longer allows voucher stacking in the Philippines
Shopee users in the Philippines can no longer waive shipping fees and apply discount coupons simultaneously. In the checkout screen of the Shopee app, the free shipping voucher is now one of the mutually exclusive options along with the discount/cashback voucher. In other words, you can only select one or the other. While there’s no […]
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Sony and Microsoft plan on putting ads on PlayStation and Xbox games
It looks like Sony is also thinking of adding ads to PlayStation games after it’s been reported last week that Microsoft is planning to do the same on Xbox.
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TikToker who burned Php20 bill charged by the BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has filed a complaint against a TikTok user who posted a video burning a Php20 bill.
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Lawmaker says social media registration should be separate from SIM card registration
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon stated that social media registration should be deemed as a separate bill and not merged as a provision in the SIM Card Registration Act. Biazon is one of the proponents of the proposed bill. He stated that there is a need to further discuss the details of the social media registration […]