A bill demanding that internet service providers (ISPs) refund customers in times of outages was passed into law via a majority vote, early Tuesday, on the third and final reading. Dubbed the “Refund for Internet and Telecommunications Services Outages and Disruptions Act,” House Bill 9021 got 278 affirmative votes. Speaker Martin Romualdez said that a […]
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Rising streaming costs drive surge in online piracy — EU report
With rising subscription prices on streaming services, more digital consumers are exploring online piracy and other illegal alternatives to access content. The European Union recently published a report on online copyright infringement, which noted a significant rise in piracy in the last couple of years. The report also suggests that the previous downward trend observed […]
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Xiaomi 13T, 13T Pro: MediaTek 9200+, 144Hz OLED, 120W charging
Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 13T sub-flagship devices with MediaTek processors, fast OLED displays, interesting cameras, and speedy charging.
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LIST: Top 10 highest paying jobs in PH
Heads up, career shifters and college students! The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently released the highlights of its 2022 Occupational Wages Survey. The top ten high-paying jobs in the Philippines just might help you decide on your future career path. While these high-earning professions gained the spotlight, PSA also shed light on salaries among benchmark […]
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OPPO Enco Air3 Pro: A nature-inspired true wireless earbuds
OPPO is introducing the industry’s first nature-inspired earbuds with the Enco Air3 Pro, which mimics nature’s authentic way of generating quality sounds. This true wireless earbud embodies a bamboo-fiber diaphragm dome, meticulously made to recreate the bamboo paper-making process resulting in an elastic, light, and rigid product. The OPPO Enco Air3 Pro’s bamboo-fiber diaphragm bolsters […]
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TP-Link Archer AX12 now in the Philippines
Tired of encountering laggy internet though you are fairly certain your internet service is capable of so much more? It could be the router you are using. In a world of ultra-high-speed internet where buffering and lags are quite literally a thing of the past and where streaming in 4K and playing online video games […]
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JUMP: Assemble Philippines limited closed beta now ongoing
Anime-based multiplayer battle arena (MOBA) JUMP: Assemble Philippines officially kickstarted its limited closed beta. Players who choose to log into the game will be presented with an option between three iconic anime heroes—Dragon Ball’s Son Goku, Naruto’s Uzumaki Naruto, and One Piece’s Monkey D. Luffy. Playing through and completing login missions, players will also be […]
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HONOR 90 Lite 5G Review
With midrange smartphones becoming more powerful, many people are opting for cheaper alternatives to premium and flagship devices. That’s why brands like HONOR are bringing more affordable options for Filipinos.
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HONOR Pad X9 arrives in the Philippines
Apart from budget-friendly smartphones, HONOR Philippines also launched the new Pad X9 in the country.
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HONOR X5 Plus, X6A now in PH
HONOR just brought the new HONOR X5 Plus and HONOR X6a to the Philippines. These are entry-level devices with sharp cameras and large batteries.
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HONOR 90 Lite launched in the Philippines
HONOR Philippines just launched not one, not two, but three new budget-friendly phones in the country, and we have here the most interesting of the trio, the HONOR 90 Lite.
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Infinix ZERO 30 5G Review
Infinix has been one of the most sought-after smartphone brands in the world today as they keep on releasing bang-for-the-buck smartphones one after the other. And the new Infinix ZERO 30 5G is no different.
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Internet Transactions Act given a greenlight on second reading by Senate
Championing the interest of online consumers and sellers alike, Senator Mark Villar said that Senate Bill No. 1846, otherwise known as the Internet Transactions Act of 2023, is aimed at the regulation of e-commerce transactions between consumers and digital platforms or e-marketplaces. The bill also lays out the subsidiary liability of the online merchant or […]
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Amazon Prime Video to have ads in early 2024
Amazon Prime Video is planning to add advertisements during shows beginning in early 2024, adding itself to the list of streaming platforms to embrace ads as part of its growth. Known for original and hit shows such as Fleabag, The Boys, and Good Omens, Amazon Prime Video will be debuting two subscription tiers as 2024 […]
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Looking for love online? Tinder to offer Select subscription for $500/month
Tinder has rolled out a new subscription offer—dubbed Tinder Select—but only to its most active users for now, according to new report. The newest offer is the app’s most expensive yet at $500 a month (~$6,000 a year), which grants subscribers access to unique functionalities, such as exclusive search and matching. Taking the subscription as […]