A group of astronomers has found the first dormant black hole outside the Milky Way. It is called VFTS 243.
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Android malware secretly charging millions of users
A Russian security firm recently claims that there is malware found on a few Android apps that are apparently charging users without their permission.
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Filipinos advised to be careful of new QR code scam
Scammers are using QR code as part of a new scam, according to PLDT’s cybersecurity operations center. The new type of scam has been dubbed “quishing,” in which fraudsters store malicious URLs into QR codes that unsuspecting users could then scan with their smartphone camera and be redirected to fake versions of genuine websites. Just […]
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PLDT offers Home Ultera users optional upgrade to a higher speed fiber plan or go wireless for free
As PLDT announces the completion of its effort to transform Home Ultera into a faster and better fixed wired and wireless service, the telco is offering its existing subscribers to either upgrade to a higher speed fiber plan or opt for a postpaid wireless service without charge. Part of the initiative is also the decommissioning […]
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HBO GO to increase subscription prices in the Philippines
HBO GO, home to some exclusive TV shows and a direct competitor to other video-on-demand platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, is announcing a price increase to its subscription. Starting August 21, 2022, HBO GO will be seeing a hike in its monthly subscription, raising what would be a previous rate of Php149 per […]
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Canalys: Samsung, Apple still on top in smartphone shipments for Q2 2022
As expected, Samsung and Apple still shipped the most number of smartphones in Q2 2022. That’s despite a huge decline in the total number of shipped units during the said quarter.
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Samsung Repair Mode keeps your data safe while phone is being serviced
Samsung is going above and beyond in delivering good after-sales service with the release of a new feature called Repair Mode.
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Nexplay, UnionDigital Bank to provide gamers access to digital bank services
Singapore-based, Filipino-led e-sports firm Nexplay, together with UnionBank, has teamed up to give Filipino gamers access to digital banking services.
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Lawmaker wants to put an end to unwanted promotional calls, texts, emails
A new bill by Tarlac Representative Christian Tell Yap aims to put an end to unwanted promotional calls, texts, and emails.
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Xiaomi Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo announced
Looking for a budget-friendly but matching keyboard and mouse combo to complete your setup? Check out this latest offering from Xiaomi.
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Backbone One PlayStation Edition: A DualSense controller-inspired gamepad for iPhone
What if you combine a group of people from PlayStation and a company renowned for making controllers for the iPhone? What do you get? A controller looking like a PlayStation controller for iPhones. Conspicuously inspired by the DualSense controller’s design, the Backbone One PlayStation Edition has the semblance of the simple yet clean aesthetics, including […]
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Valorant Purchase History: How to see how much you’ve spent in the game
It’s easy to get caught up spending money on in-game skins in Valorant. Riot Games’ tactical shooter has tons of different cosmetics, many of which are very expensive. But do you ever wonder how much money you spent after buying all those Valorant skins? You no longer have to do the math, because we’ll show […]
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One Piece Film: Red Philippine cinema release date
The ever-popular anime franchise, One Piece, has got a new movie, and it will be hitting Philippine theaters soon. UPDATE: SM Cinema revealed in a Facebook post that fan screening will happen on September 28. Tickets will go on sale at 2PM today, August 13. In a post via the ODEX Philippines’ official Facebook page, […]
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TECNO Spark 9T Indian version launched
The TECNO Spark 9T lands in India with a completely different design and set of specs.
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HMD Global and Zeiss end partnership
Nokia phones have featured Zeiss optics for many years, thanks to a deal that the two companies made a long time ago. We haven’t heard of any Nokia-branded devices featuring Zeiss optics for a while, but now we know why. In a statement sent to NokiaMob, HMD Global has officially announced that it has ended […]