As the country pushes toward digitalization, the education sector showed the greatest risk with it becoming the target of most ransomware attacks in 2022—according to a survey report by cybersecurity firm, Sophos. Titled “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” the report specifically highlights the statistics on the number of two institutions falling victim to […]
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PS1 games can now be played using Xbox
Xbox players will now be able to play tons of PlayStation One (PS1) titles on their console, thanks to a cloud-based service. Dubbed the Antstream Arcade, the cross-platform streaming service is now readily available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S and has made two classic PS1 titles playable at launch—Loaded and 40 Winks—with more […]
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Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber internet doubles user growth as Converge ICT targets the low-income sector
The number of internet users subscribed to Converge ICT’s Surf2Sawa fiber prepaid internet service has doubled in Q2 2023 from Q1, displaying good progress in catering to the metro’s low-income areas. Launched for the first time in Tondo on August 4, 2023, the prepaid internet product saw the Sandiwaan Center just across Smokey Mountain as […]
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POCO M6 Pro: 90Hz FHD+, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 50-megapixel
Xiaomi’s sub-brand has released a new midrange phone, the POCO M6 Pro, and if it looks familiar, that’s because it’s essentially a rebranded Redmi 12 5G that was launched in India a few days earlier — only with a slightly different design to set it apart.
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Redmi Note 12 256GB Sunrise Gold now available in PH
Xiaomi has launched a new version of the Redmi Note 12 with more storage and a new colorway.
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DEAL ALERT: vivo reveals 8.8 back-to-school sale
Thinking of a good smartphone companion this back-to-school season? vivo got you covered. Alongside the most-anticipated opening of classes this year, vivo is offering customers great deals and discounts on its smartphone devices, complete with accessories this August. Customers can save up to 70% on selected vivo phones and accessories on August 8, 2023. They […]
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TECNO POVA 5 Pro: Dimensity 6080 CPU, 120Hz IPS, 68W charging
At long last, the TECNO POVA 5 Pro has been finally announced months after the vanilla version came out. It offers a more advanced design, a powerful processor, and faster charging.
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Infinix GT 10 Pro: Dimensity 8050 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED, 108MP camera
Infinix finally has a proper gaming phone. Meet the new Infinix GT 10 Pro, their first smartphone dedicated to mobile gaming.
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LTFRB looks into increased bus, jeepney fares during ‘rush hour’
As the oil price hikes went on for four straight weeks and take their toll, transport groups petitioned for an increased fare for buses and jeepneys, catching the attention of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The proposal calls for a Php1 rise to jeepney fare and a Php2 climb for city bus […]
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PLDT looking to narrow the mobile subscriber gap with Globe
With rival telecom company Globe taking the lead on the number of mobile subscribers, PLDT is poised to close the gap, following a 10 percent increase in net income in H1 2023. During the H1 2023 earnings briefing conducted in Makati, PLDT President and CEO Al Panlilio disclosed that the Ayala-led company currently has the […]
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Riot to deploy PH servers for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics
Committed to making the experience better for Filipino gamers when playing League of Legends and its tabletop sibling Teamfight Tactics, Riot announced its plans of installing new servers in the Philippines. To lower the ping when playing either LoL or TFT to just around 15 to 25ms, Riot Games said that it is already working […]
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MrBeast Burger ex-partner faces legal action over ‘inedible’ burgers
Following the closure of his own co-founded food business, MrBeast Burger, MrBeast allegedly is suing his former business partner, citing ramifications to his brand born from the deal’s blunder as the cause. The famous YouTuber-entrepreneur is said to have filed a complaint against Virtual Dining Concepts for damaging the MrBeast brand with meals deemed subpar […]
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OPPO launches the new Portrait Experts: the Reno10 Series 5G
OPPO Philippines has officially launched the OPPO Reno10 series 5G which delivers Pro power not just in performance and productivity, as well as in design and photography. Dubbed The Portrait Expert, the new line consists of the Reno10 5G, Reno10 Pro 5G, and the Reno10 Pro+ 5G.
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How to claim the FREE Valorant Champions 2023 drops
As the Valorant Champions Tour’s most important event of the year—the Valorant Champions 2023—is about to take off early next month, fans have the chance to get ahold of some freebies to coincide with the momentous occasion. By simply choosing to watch the up-and-coming tournament, fans will have the chance to claim the “2023 VCT […]
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Be ready to conquer games: vivo Y27 is on the way to PH
After unveiling two Y Series models in July, vivo is once again introducing another premium yet budget phone on the market. According to vivo Philippines website, the vivo Y27 is an entry-level gaming phone with 44W fast-charging capability. Getting back online to conquer games would be easy with the newest addition to the Y Series […]