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Transsion is the #1 smartphone maker in PH for two consecutive quarters

For two consecutive quarters, Transsion Holdings—owner of Itel, Infinix, and TECNO Mobile—has held the position of the top local smartphone vendor in the Philippines. Based on the latest report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), Transsion gained so much traction in Q2 2023 after capturing 38.3 percent of the market—an uptick from 19.5 percent from […]

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Temu Philippines: Everything you need to know about this new online shopping platform

Not long after its launch in the Philippines, the online shopping platform Temu has swiftly ascended to a prominent position in app stores, outpacing competition in the shopping category. But despite its rapid success, there are online shoppers who remain cautious about Temu and have concerns regarding its ownership and whether it provides a secure […]

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Sen. Gatchalian files Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act to combat cybercrime

Senator Win Gatchalian is taking a stand against cybercrime by filing Senate Bill 2407, the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act. Gatchalian emphasized the importance of protecting “the integrity of the country’s financial system” and that financial account owners don’t fall victim to criminal syndicates. Senate Bill 2407 aims to establish clear legal repercussions for individuals involved […]

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Prolonged iPad use of kids can lead to developmental setbacks — study

Apple iPads seem great as makeshift babysitters. You get to keep your kid preoccupied as you attend to work or social commitments. But the excessive screentime comes with a cost as it’s linked to stunted development among children. As published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal, a study authored by Japanese scientists found a dose-response association between the […]