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 […]
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Infinix Zero 30 5G price in the Philippines unveiled
One of the most highly anticipated midrange phones for the second half of the year is finally in the Philippines. Check out the new Infinix Zero 30 5G.
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Eaton 5A Advantage Series UPS now in the Philippines
World leader in power management, Eaton, revealed the latest addition to its portfolio of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products—the 5A Advantage Series. It is designed to support consumers in their daily activities. Particularly, small office home office (SOHO) owners, creatives, entrepreneurs, and recreational gamers who require a reliable and affordable UPS solution. Making live demonstrations […]
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Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Part 2 release date revealed
Following the conclusion of the first part of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 with episode 12, the anime’s second part is already getting readied for an April 2024 launch. To commemorate the finale of season 2’s part one, a special illustration is made showcasing two of the anime’s prominent figures. For season 2’s part […]
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Filipino payment preferences split between cash and digital — survey
The payment method preferences of Filipinos consumers are nearly evenly split between cash and digital payment options, according to foodpanda. The online food delivery platform’s parent company Delivery Hero recently conducted a survey that found that Filipinos still use cash as their preferred payment method at a slim 51-percent majority. The remainder consists of various […]
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Undetectable AI? OpenAI says AI writing detectors don’t work
OpenAI, the leading generative artificial intelligence (AI) research company in the world, has confirmed that AI writing detectors are ineffective. In a recently published FAQ, OpenAI acknowledged that these detectors, which are often used to flag AI-generated content, have failed to accurately discern between human-generated and machine-generated text. The ineffectiveness of AI writing detectors like […]
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vivo V29 5G Review
It feels just like yesterday when we were reviewing the vivo V27. Now, we’re testing out its successor, the vivo V29 5G.
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Redmi Buds 5: ANC, 12.4mm drivers, 40-hour battery
Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Buds 5, a refresh to its popular budget-friend TWS earphones, but now with upper-class specs that could challenge more expensive alternatives.
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Hackers demand $300,000 from PhilHealth
Last September 22, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was struck by the Medusa Ransomewear. Now, the hackers have made their demands.
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Acer Nitro V 15 2023: 13th-gen Intel CPU, RTX 40 series GPU, 165Hz display
Acer just announced a new gaming laptop, the Nitro V 15. Let’s check it out.
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Nearly 500 brands exited the smartphone business in the past 6 years
Back in 2017, more than 700 smartphone brands were still actively competing around the globe. Almost 500 of those brands have left the smartphone business since then. Per data from the Global Handset Model Sales Tracker report by Counterpoint, the number of smartphone brands that are still reporting their sell-through volume numbers have dwindled by […]
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Style meets function: vivo V29 5G features for Gen Zs and Millennials
Gen Zs and millennials are very particular with their smartphone purchases, primarily because it’s going to be a substantial investment and something that they will always carry with them for years to come. Smartphones are meant to assist you in your daily life: whether it is work or school-related tasks, to stay connected with friends, […]
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Philippines ranks 17th in digital quality of life in Asia, 60th globally
Out of the 121 countries listed as part of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL), based on the data unified by the cybersecurity company Surfshark, the Philippines ranks 60th. The update sees the country dropping five ranks lower compared to the information established in 2022. The assessment measures each country according to five core […]
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AI-assisted communication makes people doubt friendship — study
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to send text messages to friends may not be a good idea. A recent study shows that it can make you seem insincere and not genuine. The study, conducted by Ohio State University researchers, found that participants felt less satisfied with their relationships when receiving AI-assisted messages from a fictional friend. […]
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Delivery Hero mulls selling foodpanda SEA business to Grab
Delivery Hero, the parent company of food and grocery delivery brand foodpanda, has confirmed it is in early-stage talks with potential buyers to sell its delivery business in Southeast Asia. One of the parties involved in the ongoing negotiations is rival company Grab, which Delivery Hero says might pay slightly over €1 billion for foodpanda […]