Like in most brands, we’ve heard a couple of incidents of a Xiaomi smartphone getting caught on fire. There are Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro, Note 10 series, and POCO X3 users saying that their devices suddenly go up in smoke.
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1,921 passwords of 3.28 billion leaked are from PH government websites
About 3.28 billion passwords worldwide were hacked last February 2, which is now called the PWCOMB21, or the Password Compilation Of Many Breaches Of 2021.
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GOMO: prepaid promos, load, SIM card, and more
GOMO PH is the very first digital telco in the Philippines, and they offer unique features that will differentiate them from the competition. For a quick background, GOMO PH operates using Globe Telecom’s network. Which means you can get access to 4G LTE nationwide, and 5G connection to key cities around the country. Updated: April […]
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A password manager got hacked, jeopardizing thousands of enterprises
Passwordstate, a password manager that’s supposed to safeguard passwords, has been compromised by cybercriminal through an exploit in its upgrade mechanism. As many as 29,000 enterprise users have been affected, specifically users who intended to use the upgrade but instead downloaded and installed malware that sniffed for computer information, including Passwordstate data. According to CSIS […]
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Survey data shows parents, students struggle in distance learning
Ill-equipped to face the rather “unconventional” demand of the pandemic, many households are facing issues that make distance learning a difficult feat. In a survey conducted by Pulse Asia between February 22 and March 3, a finding arose showing that quality internet access and having the right gadgets being common problems affecting the parents and […]
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CHERRY Labor Day Promo discounts select products for frontliners
Cherry Mobile holds a special promo in celebration of the labor day this May 1.
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New PLDT Asenso Fibr Plans introduced for home-based businesses
PLDT recently revealed its new Asenso Fibr plans made for home-based entrepreneurs and businesses.
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China proclaims lead in 6G development with massive patent portfolio
With 5G technology, China is leading in adoption, rollout, development, and other aspects. And it seems, with the next-generation 6G, the rising superpower in Asia will continue to maintain its dominance. On April 26, which happened to be the World Intellectual Property Day, China let the world know how it’s in a different league with […]
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AirDrop exploit lets others view one’s phone number, email address
A group of researchers at the German university, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, has found a vulnerability with AirDrop that is said to be exploitable to reveal a user’s phone number and email address. Labeled “AirDrop shares more than files,” the study has laid out the mechanics leading to the flaw and how the overall process does […]
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SIM card registration pushed amid rising food, parcel delivery scams
Calls for the required registration of SIM cards in the Philippines have reignited again amid the recent rising reports of scams involving fake bookings that victimize food and parcel delivery riders. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is advocating for the registration of prepaid phone numbers as it would help authorities trace scammers. According […]
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Facebook now has in-app music streaming powered by Spotify
Facebook and Spotify have formed a partnership that allows the latter to provide its streaming music and podcast services into the former’s app. Specifically, Facebook users with Spotify subscriptions will now be able to use a new miniplayer in the news feed. The feature is available to both free and premium Spotify subscriptions, with the […]
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Ookla: Converge ICT offers most consistent fixed internet in 5 regions
Based on an Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data gathered for the Q1 2021, Converge ICT Solutions has confidently claimed the title of having the most consistent fixed internet rendered across the country’s five major regions. As per data analysis, it shows the internet service provider’s average download speed of 42.93 Megabits per second across Calabarzon, Central […]
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OnePlus 9 price and pre-order freebies in the Philippines
Digital Walker, OnePlus’s official distributor in the Philippines, announced the company’s latest flagship phone’s official price and pre-order details: the OnePlus 9.
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Converge Fiber coming to Visayas, Mindanao as submarine cables installed
In a press release, Converge ICT announced that it finished installing submarine cables that will connect Visayas and Mindanao to its national fiber backbone.
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OPPO A74 5G price in the Philippines announced
The OPPO A74 5G has arrived in the Philippines as the company’s cheapest 5G offering.