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BSP orders e-wallets to cut ties with online gambling platforms within 48 hours

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has mandated all electronic wallet (e-wallet) providers to immediately cut all transactional ties with online gambling platforms. Th new directive requires providers to comply within 48 hours. The order was announced by BSP Deputy Governor Memento Tangonan during a Senate hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The hearing was […]

Posted inTech News

Fake antivirus app “LunaSpy” steals data from Android phones

A new Android spyware, dubbed LunaSpy, is masquerading as an antivirus or banking protection app to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting users. First detected in February 2025, the malware spreads through messaging platforms like Telegram, often disguised as a security tool sent by hacked contacts or shady channels. Once installed, LunaSpy tricks users by running […]

Posted inGaming

Crossfire: Rainbow puts a horror twist on the classic FPS game

Tencent Games and Smilegate have announced Crossfire: Rainbow, a remake of the popular first-person shooter Crossfire. Developed by Linlangtianshang Studio, also known as Team Jade under Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group, the game aims to blend tactical shooter gameplay with psychological horror elements. Unlike the original Crossfire, which focused solely on competitive shooting, Crossfire: Rainbow will […]

Posted inInternet, Telecoms

PLDT Enterprise becomes first PH telco to offer Starlink satellite internet

PLDT Enterprise has teamed up with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet in remote parts of the country. This makes PLDT the first and only telecommunications company in the Philippines authorized to resell Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide by bringing reliable internet to areas […]

Posted inAndroid, Reviews

HONOR 400 Pro Review

A major step up to the midrange non-Pro HONOR 400 that was launched months earlier, the new HONOR 400 Pro offers more serious hardware for a sub-flagship smartphone experience. In our full review of the HONOR 400 Pro, we’ll see how it compares to other high-end phones on the market and if you can get […]

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TECNO, DITO launch gaming bundle with unlimited data for PUBG

TECNO Mobile and DITO have teamed up to launch an exclusive gaming bundle, combining high-performance smartphones with fast, reliable data connectivity. The bundle includes two of TECNO’s latest gaming smartphones: the POVA Curve 5G and POVA 7 Ultra 5G paired with a DITO Prepaid Gaming SIM for high-speed, low-latency internet. Both phones are built for demanding gamers, offering smooth displays, […]