Most displays of any Gundam figure have been static ones, to date. Those that do walk around are likely cosplays which are costumes worn by avid individuals who are not too shy about displaying their fandom. But all these notions is seem to change as a team of Japanese engineers are set to put their […]
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Smart teases the arrival of Realme X50 Pro and other 5G phones in the Philippines
Smart Communications is set to bring more 5G phones in the country.
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Nvidia in advanced talks with SoftBank to acquire ARM
Nvidia is seeking to acquire UK-based chipmaker, Arm, Ltd., as SoftBank is said to explore possible options to let go a portion or a total of its stake over the company, Bloomberg reports. Both companies are reportedly in “advanced talks” over the matter and is anticipated to come up with a deal in the coming […]
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Global tablet shipments improved in Q2 2020, Apple and Samsung continue to dominate
The worldwide tablet market had a record growth of 18.6% in the second quarter of 2020, with a total shipments of about 38.6 million units, after decline in two sequential quarters. This is according to the preliminary data obtained from International Data Corporation (IDC). The lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, forced consumers to […]
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Facebook is luring TikTok creators with money to make them switch to Instagram Reels
In a bid to secure an advantageous position against TikTok, Facebook is reportedly using cash to pay out TikTok creators and make a shift to Instagram Reels, Wall Street Journal reports. Acquired by Facebook in 2012, Instagram has had undergone changes throughout the years, the most recent of which includes a feature that mimics TikTok […]
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New Aya-Eve handheld gaming PC features Ryzen 4500U, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage
Making PC a portable device is nothing new in the industry. GPD had its own success in the prospect when it launched the Win 2 and Win Max, which is, then, followed by Alienware’s Project UFO. Making for another entry in the list is the prototype project called Aya-Eve. Featuring some of the latest hardware […]
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Global OPPO Watch with Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset and WearOS officially unveiled
OPPO has finally unveiled the global version of the OPPO Watch, together with the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro. The watch was first released in China. But even though the global edition of the OPPO Watch and the Chinese version share the same name, the internals have significant differences. The OPPO Watch international edition comes with […]
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PLDT launches new Fibr Plus plans with speed of up to 300Mbps
PLDT is stepping up its game as it implements the new Fibr Plus plans that can provide an internet speed of up to 300Mbps. The PLDT Fibr Plus is a combination of Cignal’s Live TV, which offers eight high-definition and 55 standard-definition channels, in addition to three TP Link WiFi Mesh systems. Aimed at providing […]
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ABS-CBN goes digital with Kapamilya Online Live
At four months of failing to render its broadcasting service due to legal disputes with the Philippine government, giant company ABS-CBN officially transitions to going full digital as it announces the Kapamilya Online Live. Using the social media platform, Facebook and YouTube, as its venues, the Lopez-owned establishment is resorting to free streaming its digital […]
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Shopee sellers transaction fee increased to 2% + VAT
Effective on August 1, 2020 Shopee sellers will see their sales with a small cut to revenue as the platform imposes a 2% fee for every successful transaction, in addition to value added tax (VAT). As per Shopee, a ‘seller transaction fee’ is described as the handling fee based on the expense of carrying out […]
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5 ways to make money on Instagram
When we think of Instagram, we see a large platform to showcase your photos, connect with your friends, and stay up to date. But for the go-getters inside all of us, did you know that you can use Instagram while making money at the same time? And no, you don’t have to have hundreds of […]
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Google One now offers FREE Android and iOS backups up to 15GB
Google One, the subscription service for buying additional storage and live support, is getting an update today that will bring free phone backups for all Android and iOS devices that have the app installed on them, irrespective of whether they have a paid membership or not. While the feature is free, the backups reduce the […]
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Black Shark 3S: 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
There are tons of gaming phones launched in the past weeks. Black Shark is no exception to this. Just recently, the Chinese brand launched the new Black Shark 3S. It is pretty much similar to its predecessor but with only some tweaks. The main difference lies on its 6.67-inch AMOLED display. It comes with an […]
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How to play YouTube music in the background on Android and iOS for FREE
YouTube is one of the most widely used applications today. It is a diverse platform of music videos, tutorials, TV shows, and more. Incidentally, today’s young generation also utilize it for the current trend of ‘vlogging’. Gone were the days when we don’t have an option to prevent pop-up advertisements from ruining our pleasure of […]
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Telcos blame red tape and LGUs for slow tower rollout in PH
During President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the president threatened telco companies of expropriation if they cannot improve their services by December this year. Globe Telecom executive, Ernest Cu explained that telcos need to get 25 to 30 permits from the local government units (LGU) to build one telecommunications tower. Aside from the […]