Posted inSocial Media

Russia could possibly ban Facebook, YouTube, and more because of ‘censorship’

A bill that has passed the Russian parliament’s lower house, if passed into law, could see the government having the power to sanction internet-based platforms, like Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube, that censor contents shared by its citizens. In a statement released by the parliament, it spoke of giving authorities the capacity to target internet-based platforms […]

Posted inSpotlight

Study: policies, regulation of platform economy needed to protect consumer rights

Earlier this month, the state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) published a study on measuring the platform economy. The study acknowledges the rise of digital platforms, along with its radical transformation of business activities that lead to interaction between consumers and suppliers of goods and services. On the other hand, it also […]

Posted inGovernment, Tech News

Philippine lawmakers optimistic in revitalizing the economy with “e-sabong” bill

Badly hit by the global health issue, the Philippines has seen a sharp decline in its GDP, prompting for the creation of a bill that certain optimistic politicians see as a potent measure to revive the country’s struggling economy. Currently on its third and final reading, House Bill 8065, which will impose taxes on electronic […]

Posted inAudio, Tech News

LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 wireless earbuds priced in the Philippines

The next year will be an exciting time for audiophiles and sounds enthusiasts as LG introduces its latest offering in the TWS Earbuds space—the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6. Powered by Meridian Audio, the wireless earbuds feature both Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Headphone Spatial Processing (HSP) for a truly immersive 3D audio experience. Adding to […]

Posted inSmartphones, Tech News

MediaTek is king of smartphone chipsets in Q3 2020, beating Qualcomm

Strong demand for budget smartphones in the third quarter of 2020, especially in China and India, has led to Taiwan-based MediaTek to emerge as the biggest smartphone vendor, surpassing Qualcomm.   According to data from research firm Counterpoint, more than 100 million MediaTek-powered mobile devices were sold in Q3 2020, a five percent year-on-year increase. This places MediaTek’s […]

Posted inFeatured, Internet, Telecoms

Red Broadband Plans, Prices, Internet Speed, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Since its launch, Red Broadband has gradually unveiled more information about the services it will be offering to prospective customers. Here is everything we know so far about the latest Internet service in the Philippines. What is Red Broadband? Red Broadband is a Philippine Internet service with pay TV, a joint venture of direct-to-home satellite […]