vivo X Fold5 is coming to PH this August 2025

vivo is set to launch its most advanced smartphone yet, the vivo X Fold5, in the Philippines this August, marking the company’s first foldable device to debut in Southeast Asia. The X Fold5 stands out with its sleek design, weighing just 217 grams and measuring 4.3 millimeters thin when unfolded — making it one of […]

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Amazon plans to put ads in Alexa+ conversations

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed plans to introduce ads into conversations with Alexa+, the company’s upgraded AI assistant, during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. Alexa+, Amazon’s answer to Artificial Intelligence assistants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, has rolled out to millions of users. It’s currently free for Prime members, who pay $14.99 a month, […]

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Philippines’ SEC warns Filipinos against 10 unregistered crypto platforms

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a new investor alert, warning the public against using 10 unregistered cryptocurrency platforms that are actively operating in the country without proper licenses. In an advisory released on August 1, the SEC named Kraken, OKX, KuCoin, Bybit, Poloniex, Bitmart, and 4 other platforms as unauthorized entities […]

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Plants vs Zombies: Replanted upgraded with HD graphics and new multiplayer modes

Electronic Arts and PopCap Games have announced Plants vs Zombies: Replanted, a complete remaster of the original game, launching on October 23, 2025. The visual upgrade immediately stands out, with characters and environments receiving a complete HD overhaul. But this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint, the developers have added substantial new content as well. […]

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PH’s first quantum computer revealed at QISTCon 2025

Ever heard of quantum computers? Those sci-fi-like computers have been challenging the edge of what’s physically possible in computing. During the first Quantum Conference in the Philippines, titled Quantum Information, Science, & Technology Conference or QISTCon.ph, they unveiled the country’s very first quantum computer – SpinQ 2-qubit quantum computer. According to its website, the 2-qubit […]