There’s a global shortage in computer chips happening globally, and it’s affecting every consumer product with electronic systems. From cars and fridges to smartphones and computers, expect product prices to soar amid the global shortage of chips. These pieces of semiconductor materials are basically what makes electronic products function, which means the shortage could also […]
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro: 144Hz AMOLED, up to Snapdragon 888, 120W charging
Xiaomi’s gaming-centric smartphone brand, Black Shark, has introduced its flagship line for 2021 — the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro.
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Bren Esports player denies match-fixing allegations
The competitive team Bren Esports, which lost their first two matches during the first week of MPL Philippines Season 7, is being accused of match-fixing. To add fuel to the fire, the team’s support player Carlito Ribo posted on social media a now-deleted photo showing off bundles of Php1,000 bills with a caption “Ez money,” […]
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Honor CEO claims new Magic line-up to be superior than Huawei Mate, P series
Honor had just recently established itself as an independent company, after being sold by Huawei. This means that, more than anything, the enterprise can now pursue loftier goals—such as partnering up with notable players in the industry, coming up with its own product, and even going so far as surpassing Huawei’s already established Mate and […]
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Sony will be closing down PSP, PS3, and PS Vita stores — report
After several years of active service to gamers, Sony is finally closing down on its PlayStation Network Store for the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita. Word about the imminent closure came from TheGamer, citing unnamed sources that claim that the digital storefront for the aforementioned platforms is shutting down for good. As per […]
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‘Vaccine Queue Calculator’ developed by a Pinoy engineer
The Philippines has started legally distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The first recipients were front liners. So the question is, when can a regular Filipino citizen get one?
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Realme C25: Helio G70, 6.5-inch screen, 6000mAh battery
Realme has introduced a new entry-level smartphone with a whopping 6,000mAh battery, the Realme C25.
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POCO F3: Snapdragon 870 5G, 120Hz AMOLED, surround sound mic
Xiaomi’s POCO brand has finally introduced a brand-new flagship device — the POCO F3.
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POCO X3 Pro price in the Philippines
The POCO X3 Pro has been made official and instantly launches in the Philippines with a surprisingly affordable price tag.
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Vivo iQOO U3X 5G: Snapdragon 480, 5000mAh battery, 90Hz display
The Vivo iQOO U3X 5G has been introduced in China. But unlike its interesting siblings, this one, not so much.
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Pinoy esports teams and players that dominate in the gaming world
The esports community here in the Philippines is a big and growing one, but most people outside of that crowd are not familiar with how big and prominent it really is. Very early on, Filipino esports athletes have been making a name for themselves and bringing home gold from various international stages. Let’s take a […]
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‘Telecom Tower Watch’ launched to monitor PH’s digital infra development
If you’re curious how the development of digital infrastructure in the Philippines is coming along, you can now do so via the Telecom Tower Watch. It’s a new initiative/project from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines. Launched during a recent online forum hosted by Stratbase ADR Institute, […]
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SKY Fiber FREE speed boost rolled out to its subscribers
Internet service provider SKY is upgrading the speeds of SKY Fiber subscribers for free. Starting with the cheapest ₱999 option, all Sky Fiber plans have been boosted by 10 Mbps or more. The upgrade should have already taken effect for most subscribers, who don’t need to do anything or request from Sky to get the […]
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Acer suffered a ransomware attack with an estimated $50 million damage
Big Taiwanese computer manufacturer, Acer, has been a target of a recent ransomware attack by the notorious group, REvil, and is likely going to cost it $50 million as a result. According to multiple reports, the company was hacked via a known exploit with Microsoft Exchange. REvil rose to prominence sometime last year after making […]
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Brazil fined Apple $2 million for selling iPhones without charger
Just as when the world is embracing Apple’s latest trend for selling its iPhone products without the charger that’s usually a staple package inclusion, Brazil is not having it—so much as to fine the American tech company $2 million for the feat. According to Tilt and MacRumors, Apple was sanctioned basically for violating Sao Paulo, […]