Drawing from astronomers’ belief in the “Big Splash” theory or “giant impact hypothesis,” a computer simulation is generated which seeks to demonstrate how the moon had potentially formed through the collision of a planet, the size of Mars, with that of Earth. In the theory, it is believed that a wandering planet called Theia, roughly […]
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RED Broadband, DITO Telecommunity to start operating in 2021
There’s much reason to look forward to in 2021. While the obvious is the arrival of vaccines to combat COVID-19, there’s also the start of operations of two new telcos, RED Broadband and DITO Telecommunity, providing more online and telecom solutions to consumers. The head of the National Telecommunications Commission, Gamaliel Cordoba, said that RED […]
Posted inAndroid, Reviews
POCO X3 NFC Review
Xiaomi’s POCO brand has been slouching in their previous releases. But with the POCO X3 NFC, they’re trying to bring back the initial impression we had for the brand when they released the ground-breaking Pocophone F1.
Posted inAudio, Tech News
AirPods Max priced at Php32,990 in the Philippines
Apple has released the biggest member to its AirPods TWS line, the aptly named AirPods Max.
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Japan will help its people find love by funding AI matchmaking programs
Japan’s birth rate have been in decline in the last few years. So to help its people find a partner, the country will fund artificial intelligence (AI) matchmaking schemes.
Posted inAndroid, Spotlight
Microsoft Edge, OKCupid, more Android apps currently vulnerable to hacking
Heads up! There are some apps at Google Play Store you might want to avoid for now. A research group has discovered a vulnerability in the Google Play Core Library, a fundamental Android component that many apps use. First disclosed in August, the vulnerability with identification code CVE-2020-8913 can be exploited such that, without getting […]
Posted inTelecoms
DITO Telecommunity cell tower count now close to 1,900
DITO Telecommunity reported that they have already put up 1,900 cell towers across the country as part of their commitment for its first year.
Posted inTelecoms
Globe, Smart release progress report on network, service improvements
Earlier this month, the Malacañang tasked the National Telecommunications Commission to check if Smart and Globe has improved their services and heeded President Duterte’s yearend ultimatum. So far, the two industry giants have made substantial efforts in expanding their networks per their progress reports. In its December 7 press release, Globe mentioned it has erected […]
Posted inComputers, Gaming
MSI factory heist stole about Php16 million worth of RTX 3090 video cards
Remember when robbers used to focus on jewelry and money? Well, in today’s modern world, rare and hard-to-find tech items seem to be the hot ticket. And by tech items, we mean the latest NVIDIA RTX 3090 video cards, as a huge chunk of them were reportedly stolen from an MSI factory in China.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Vivo Y52s: Dimensity 720 5G, 5000mAh battery, 90Hz screen
Thanks to MediaTek, we see more and more budget 5G phones in the market. One of them is the latest Vivo Y52s.
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Gionee guilty of planting malware on 20 million phones for more profits
A court in China has found Gionee guilty of planting a Trojan Horse on more than 20 million smartphones for more profits.
Posted inGaming
Thieves stole PlayStation 5 boxes, Fast and Furious style
Heists involving moving vehicles is one of the most staple scenes on the Fast and Furious film franchise. It became so cultural that there was actually a family of drivers that did such an exhibition to steal today’s hottest item — PlayStation 5.
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TECNO Pova Dazzle Black now available in PH
TECNO Pova is making a lot of noise in the Philippines lately. To keep the momentum going, the company has released a new flavor to its popular smartphone, the Tecno Pova Dazzle Black.
Posted inAppliances
XTREME Android TV X-series line announced, starts at only Php12,990
Local appliance brand XTREME is stepping up its game with the release of its X-series of smart TVs that runs on the Android TV platform.
Posted inGovernment, Telecoms
DITO’s franchise renewal deferred until promised service quality is delivered
The Senate Committee on Public Services Monday, December 7, has deferred the franchise renewal of DITO Telecommunity.