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BBK Electronics: Meet the world’s 2nd largest smartphone manufacturer you’ve probably never heard of

Apple and Samsung are undeniably the most popular smartphone brands today. Shipping almost 300 million units last 2019, Samsung easily beats the pack to become the world’s largest phone manufacturer. All of this is expected because everybody’s heard about Samsung, and everybody either owns a Samsung phone or knows somebody who does. But what do […]

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OPPO Ace2 EVA limited edition smartphone + custom watch, headset, and AirVOOC launched

The new OPPO Ace 2 Evangelion Limited Edition smartphone has been officially announced. And it’s not just about the custom decals, as there tons of other EVA-styled accessories included. To start, the OPPO Ace2 Evangelion has a green and purple color scheme similar to the EVA-01. There are also EVA-themed wallpapers included and a distinctive […]

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VPN: What is it and why do you need one?

If you have any techie friends, chances are that they have recommended using a virtual private network (VPN) to you when you’re surfing the vast landscape of the internet. They’ve probably explained the basics of how it works and some of its benefits, like hiding your IP address or being able to bypass geo-restrictions for […]

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A hacked and data-breached company is no laughing matter

Earlier this afternoon, PLDT’s Twitter account for customer support got hacked. Reactions were mixed. Some users were enjoying the schadenfreude, taking in the pleasure that the company they loathe for its supposed abysmal Internet services got what it apparently deserved. But here’s an alarming, sad truth: a company’s misfortune from a hacking incident is everyone’s […]