While modern laptops, phones, and other gadgets use solid-state drives for their fast read-write speeds, traditional hard-disk drives are still around. It’s mainly because HDDs are relatively cheap on a cost-per-gigabyte basis. Seagate, however, has unveiled its new MACH.2 HDD that not only provides a gargantuan 14TB capacity, but also a sustained transfer rate of […]
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Cherry Mobile Flare Y20: Unisoc octa-core, 6-inch screen, 3000mAh battery
Local tech brand Cherry Mobile has a new budget smartphone for the masses — the Flare Y20.
Posted inScience
New smart toilet will take pictures of your poop and send to the doctor
A new smart toilet has been developed to take pictures of your poop. And before you react, this could actually be a lifesaver.
Posted inGaming
NBA 2K21 is FREE on the Epic Games Store
Every now and then, the Epic Game Store offers a major title free of charge. Remember last year when GTA V became free for a week and it led to so much high traffic that it temporarily shuttered the online store? Well, this time and up to May 27, Epic has put up NBA 2K21 […]
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Bitcoin and Crypto prices drop as China announces crackdown
China is one of the biggest markets in the world. So, it’s no surprise that Bitcoin prices dropped significantly when they announce the crackdown for Bitcoin mining and trading.
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UFO tech “a hundred to a thousand years” more advanced
The topic of unidentified objects hovering our planet’s space has been a topic of controversy and even coverup for many years. But as more and more testimonies arise on the phenomenon, it’s also become an open discussion that sees military personnel sharing first-hand accounts on the issue. One of those credible witnesses is a now-retired […]
Posted inInternet
Converge ICT subscribers might get up to 100Mbps speed upgrade this year
Converge ICT is seeing a substantial growth in its consumer base and one which could see its active subscribers potentially getting an up to 100Mbps internet boost if 1.75 million total subscribers is reached before the end of 2021. The statement came from the company’s CEO last Wednesday. As per Converge ICT CEO, Anthony Uy, […]
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DOST offers S-Pass for hassle-free travel
For travel without worry during the new normal, the Department of Science and Technology is recommending commuters to use a new app named Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage, or S-PASS for short. The S-PASS app is a two-part system: one being a travel management system for travelers, local government units, and monitoring agencies to have […]
Posted inAccessories, Editorial
Reasons why we still prefer traditional watches compared to smartwatches
Ever since the early start of 2019, smartwatches have been giving traditional watchmakers a drastic run for their money. In fact, the Apple Watch alone outsold the entire Swiss watch industry (in terms of units sold) in 2019, with other powerhouse retailers like Samsung and Fitbit closely following. The demand for smartwatches is poised to […]
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Active iPhone vs Android market share in 2021
For every active Apple device, there’s more or less two Android devices regularly used by people all around the world. Both brands have grown in popularity over the years, and according to the latest data, these two are showing no signs of slowing down. During the Google I/O 2021 developer conference, Google was more than […]
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Telegram founder lambasts Apple, calls iPhone users ‘digital slaves’
Pavel Durov, the founder of messaging app Telegram, has made it clear that he’s no fan of Apple and its products. Shared May 19 on his Telegram channel, Durov says creating software for the iOS feels like being in the Middle Ages. He claims that Apple’s business model is to sell “overpriced, obsolete hardware” to […]
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AC Energy is building the largest wind farm in the Philippines
AC Energy has begun the construction of a wind farm in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, one that will provide a maximum output of 160 megawatts. Known as the Balaoi and Caunayan wind farm, AC Energy’s third wind project is said to be the biggest wind farm in the Philippines. Chief development officer Jose Maria Zabaleta also […]
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Cherry Mobile WT1 has a walkie-talkie function and comes in twos for Php2,499
The Cherry Mobile WT1 is the company’s latest offering for those who want to always stay connected with a partner.
Posted inSmartphones
iOS 14.5 anti-tracking feature forces advertisers to shift to Android
With iOS 14 giving the users the choice on whether apps can track them or not, data shows only around one out of three users have chosen to allow tracking. As a result, advertisers have begun spending more on Android. The Post-IDFA Alliance, a group of advertising platforms that includes AdColony, InMobi, Liftoff, and Vungle, […]
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Vivo X60 price in the Philippines revealed
Vivo Philippines has revealed the price of the Vivo X60 before its official launch in the country tomorrow, May 22.