When asked to perceive themselves in terms of finances, 48 percent of Filipinos consider themselves as lower middle class. Global insights company TransUnion released earlier this year the Credit Perception Index, a study aimed at understanding how people perceive and are influenced by credit. This study highlights varying perspectives to encourage broader and more positive […]
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BSP pushes for lower, waived fees on digital transactions under Php1k
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that 4 out of 10 Filipinos are now using e-money, with Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan saying that they are confident they will reach their target of 50% digitalization of retail payments before the year ends.
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DOOGEE U10 Pro: RK3562 CPU, 10.1-inch IPS, 5060mAh
DOOGEE has a new budget-friendly, big-screen tablet, the U10 Pro, and considering that its Philippine arm is currently focused on bringing tablets, we might see this one in the country real soon.
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OPPO, realme, OnePlus phones get Link to Windows support
OPPO wrapped up its Developers Conference and announced that phones under its arm — that means OPPO, realme, and OnePlus devices — will now support Link to Windows.
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DOST, US firm to bring AI-powered weather forecasting system in PH
Last Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., witnessed the signing of a memorandum agreement between ATMO Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI) meteorology company, and the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 delivers 15% CPU and 50% GPU boost
Following in what seems to be a downgrade to Qualcomm’s earlier reveal with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the chip manufacturer has announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3—its latest chipset aimed at higher-mid tier devices. The naming convention might imply that the SD 7 Gen 3 is a successor to either the SD 7+ Gen […]
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Save big with Cherry’s Black Friday sale
November 24 is already on the horizon—which means that, like our American counterparts, there is a Black Friday sale that is about to take place. Beginning 6PM until 9PM specifically on November 24, 2023, Cherry is participating in this consumer-centric event as it holds its own across its select branches. Namely, its branches at SM […]
Posted inSmartphones
OPPO Find N3 Flip offers ‘game-changing’ vertical cover screen
The OPPO Find N3 Flip is, from our own review, a testament to how far modern flip phones have come, offering best-in-class cameras, robust battery life, and flagship performance. Central to the Find N3 Flip’s design is the vertical cover screen, which OPPO claims to have perfected in this iteration and calls it a “game-changing” […]
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New tech offers an efficient solution for major food waste problem
Wasting food has become a major global problem, especially when about 10% of the world’s population is malnourished. It becomes even more alarming when you realize that almost a third of the food on Earth is going to waste bins even before it goes to people’s mouths. This is not only a huge disappointment, but […]
Posted inGovernment, Internet
PH signed $400 million partnership to improve internet in remote areas
The Philippine government has signed a substantial partnership worth USD400 million (~Php22.2 billion) to help improve internet services in far-flung and remote areas in the country and generate jobs.
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Here are the most common passwords in the Philippines for 2023
NordPass, a password manager service provider, revealed in its latest study the most common passwords for 2023 in the Philippines and other markets.
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Apple to introduce RCS messaging support in 2024
For years, Apple users have enjoyed the seamless experience of iMessage, while messages from non-iOS devices appeared as green bubbles. However, with the adoption of RCS, Apple aims to provide a better interoperability experience and eliminate the reliance on traditional SMS and MMS protocols. The RCS Universal Profile UP offers a global messaging service that […]
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OPPO launches “Enjoy the Present” year-end promo
This festive season, OPPO is once again bringing joy to its customers with its holiday promotion, aptly themed “Enjoy the Present.” The promotion offers a range of discounts, freebies, and exclusive events, ensuring an exciting shopping experience for all. Customers who purchase OPPO products will benefit from this festive promotion, which includes participating in holiday-themed […]
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DEAL ALERT: 55-inch TCL P735 4K HDR TV on sale for Php22k this holiday season
Are you looking to make an upgrade to your aging television or are simply planning to get a large TV for the first time? If you are any of these two, you might want to take a look at TCL as it has something exciting currently on offer. Starting November 15 until December 31, 2023, […]
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Get your Asia Artist Awards 2023 tickets with Smart Live
Great news to all K-pop and K-drama fans out there! You can now get your tickets to the Asian Artist Awards 2023 (AAA) with Smart Live. One of the biggest and highly anticipated award show for music, film, and TV in Asia, the AAA will be happening in the country on December 14 in the […]