Elon Musk, the man behind the electric car company, Tesla, and the space firm, SpaceX, sent out a warning that humanity could likely be surpassed by artificial intelligence within the next 5 years. The statement comes from the notion that an AI boom could potentially take place, exceeding what is humanly possible and at a […]
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ByteDance signs up as partner for Ragnarok X: Next Generation
ByteDance, Ltd., the same company behind the creation of the popular app, TikTok, has signed up to co-publish Ragnarok X: Next Generation, GRAVITY Co., Ltd. announced. The partnership will see ByteDance, Ltd. working side-by-side with GRAVITY’s own subsidiary companies, namely Gravity Communications Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) and Gravity Game Tech Co., Ltd. […]
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50+ words Pinoy gamers say
About to play with some Pinoy gamers? Play badly in a multiplayer match, and you’ll be accused of being a noob. Play well, and you’ll be part of a gaming group/clan in no time. But skill is just one factor, you need to communicate well with the team too. If you want to get into […]
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Huawei will stop Kirin chipsets production next month
Amid a trade war with the US and the prospect of massive loss, giant Chinese tech company Huawei has announced its plan to withdraw from the chip-making business, beginning September 2020. According to Huawei CEO, Yu Chengdong, as told in a forum, the company will cease the production of its high-end chipset, the Kirin 9000, […]
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The new a-XP is a portable Threadripper workstation laptop
When we think of a powerful portable computer, we often think of an expensive, slim laptop that packs all the latest hardware—an idea that supposedly supplanted the need to carry around a desktop and pretend that it’s portable. But the line that separates a laptop from a desktop seems to blur with this new product […]
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Mobile gaming revenue skyrocketed to $19.3 billion in Q2 2020, a 27% YoY growth
The mobile gaming space has seen some large growth on its year-on-year for the second quarter of 2020 that brought sales up by 27% to $19.3 billion, Sensor Tower Intelligence claims. According to the report, part of the surge in revenue draws from the massive downloads and subsequent spending in high-populated countries like India, Brazil, […]
Posted inSmartphones, Tech Rumors
GeekBench reveals OnePlus’ upcoming ‘budget’ smartphone
Cross-platform benchmark software, GeekBench, has revealed what appears to be a mid-range smartphone by OnePlus. Dubbed “OnePlus CLOVER,” the enigmatic device appeared on the website, detailing the specifications on what to see with the handset. As highlighted, the OnePlus Clover will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, an octa-core processor clocked at 1.84GHz frequency, […]
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Samsung commits to 3 years of Android OS updates for flagship models
Samsung had just recently disclosed its surprises for 2020, shedding light to the existence of the Galaxy Note 20 series in addition to Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Tab S7, and other highlights. As if those revelations were not enough, Samsung made a bombshell by also announcing of the company’s plan to continue giving Android updates […]
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Giga Study data pack is Smart’s promo for online learning
Amid an ongoing pandemic that forced learning to home instead of school, Smart Communications, Inc. is launching the Giga Study promo that aims to support students’ need for internet-based education. As a prepaid data back with education in mind, the Giga Study provides consumers with easy access to productivity tools and learning apps. They include […]
Posted inFeatured, Smartphones
6 reasons why smartphone manufacturers are removing the charger
Rumors abound last June about Apple ditching the charger (and even EarPods) starting with the upcoming iPhone 12. Not long after, Samsung was also reported to be following suit by 2021. Why are smartphone manufacturers suddenly considering the exclusion of chargers from phones out of the box? Here are 6 possible reasons why. Help the […]
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Huawei Mate 40 could be the last Kirin-powered flagship
CEO of Huawei, Richard Yu, talked extensively about the upcoming Mate 40 phones during the 2020 China Information Technology Summit. He also spoke about the next flagship chipset and the challenges of supply, as a result of the trade war between China and US. It is expected that the Kirin 1000 series chipset will be […]
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How to play Android games on a TV
Playing mobile games has been one of the biggest trends in the tech and entertainment industry today.
Posted inLaptops, Tech News
ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 and ZenBook 14 UX425 now in the Philippines
ASUS just launched two new laptops in the Philippines. Both the ZenBook 13 and 14 models come with Intel Core i5 processors, a trackpad that doubles as the numpad, military-grade durability, and a battery life that lasts for an entire day.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series Smart postpaid plans revealed
The Smart Signature Plans for the Galaxy Note 20 series have just been revealed.
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OPPO Watch now in the Philippines for Php12,990
The OPPO Watch, the company’s first proper smartwatch, have just made its way to the Philippines.