The University of the Philippines is working on a comprehensive policy on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. In the draft text, the university acknowledges that artificial intelligence has potential to transform education but also poses risks and concerns amid its rapid development. The state university system cites the 2023 edition of the AI Index […]
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PLDT mulls entry into the prepaid fiber market
As the competition begins its entry into the prepaid fiber market in an attempt to cater to low-income Filipino consumers with the need for affordable and reliable internet, PLDT is considering joining the fray. PLDT Chief Technology Officer Joseph Gendrano claimed that while it is “possible” for the company to offer prepaid fiber services, the […]
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After 10 years, Google to end Android 4.4 KitKat support
The 11th iteration of the Android operating system—codenamed KitKat—will be officially out of support, as Google is set to drop it soon. The operating system will see its retirement on its 10th birthday on August 2023. Via an Android Developers Blog post, Google sent word regarding the cessation of support for KitKat in Google Services’ […]
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, 6 Classic land in PH
Samsung has finally brought back the rotating bezel with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, which was announced alongside the vanilla Watch 6 and a whole bunch of other mobile devices.
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Yuri’s Revenge: How to play multiplayer online in 2024
Online features of video games don’t last forever. Developers will eventually end support of their games and shut down the multiplayer servers, leaving players without the means to match and play with friends and other people online. Fortunately, if a game is popular enough, a dedicated fan base will come up with their own unofficial […]
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus prices in the Philippines
Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus with a much-needed display upgrade.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: 14.6-inch AMOLED, SD 8 Gen 2, 11200mAh battery
Samsung has announced a lot of flagship devices recently. From smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets. Today, we’ll be taking a look at its biggest mobile device, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
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Spotify Premium price hike effective in select markets
A lot of streaming platforms have already announced price hikes on their services, and the latest one to join in is Spotify.
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HONOR 90 launch date in the Philippines
If you were to look at HONOR’s recent Facebook posts, the brand is currently teasing a smartphone that comes with a 200-megapixel camera. And based on our previous report, it’s without a doubt the HONOR 90. The HONOR 90 5G is the follow-up to last year’s HONOR 70, which is a pretty good premium midrange […]
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: SD 8 Gen 2 CPU, Better design, S Pen support
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Those who are coming from Z Fold 4 might not have a reason the care since this year’s model is only a refinement of the last generation — and that’s something we really appreciate despite the lack of flare.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 price in the Philippines
Samsung has finally introduced a refresh to one of the most popular foldable phones in the market. Meet the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
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MMDA to fine riders sheltering under footbridges, flyovers
We’re starting to see a lot of social media posts from motorists and pedestrians complaining about motorcycle riders sheltering under footbridges and flyovers, which causes traffic jams among others.
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Redmi Watch 3 Active now in PH
Xiaomi has brought a new smartwatch in the Philippines made for those who love to work out and to easily check notifications or make phone calls without having to take out their phones. Check out the new Redmi Watch 3 Active.
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Ubisoft is deleting “inactive accounts” and taking away game libraries
Ubisoft accounts that are deemed “inactive” are now subject to Ubisoft’s momentary suspension, restricting affected users from getting access to their library of games. Via an email, users who received the warning of an imminent account suspension are told that their accounts will be deleted within 30 days unless they click on the “Cancel Account […]
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105M SIMs registered before deadline, 5-day grace period starts
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that there were more than 105 million SIMs that have been registered before yesterday’s deadline, July 25.