How many times have you caught your child sneaking off with a tablet or phone, their eyes wide and glued to the screen? It’s a common sight in today’s world. As parents, we understand the necessity of technology in our children’s lives, but it’s also essential to set boundaries. This is where AdGuard’s Parental Controls […]
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YouTube’s crackdown urged people to install ‘better’ ad blockers
YouTube’s recent efforts to crackdown on ad blockers have resulted in a significant backlash from users, who are now installing more advanced ad-blocking software. Instead of complying with YouTube’s warning, many users are even switching to different browsers altogether. This move by YouTube, which started as an experiment and eventually evolved into a full roll […]
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What is RCS messaging and should you use it?
It seems like every day there’s a new feature or app promising to revolutionize the way we communicate. But sometimes, the most significant changes are those that enhance our existing platforms, not totally replace them. Enter Rich Communication Services (RCS), the next generation of text messaging. But what exactly is RCS, and why should you […]
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Free-to-Play (F2P): The hidden and true cost of ‘free’ gaming
The world of games has never been more accessible than ever, thanks to the so-called free-to-play (commonly known as F2P) games. These F2P games allow seemingly low barriers of entry for new and returning players who want to play casually or even competitively. However, the bigger and better games need money for day-to-day operations, game […]
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vivo V29e 5G now available in the Philippines
The more affordable version of the V29 has finally arrived in the Philippines. Meet the new vivo V29e 5G. The new vivo V29e features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and narrow 1.75mm bezels. It’s extremely thin at only 7.69mm and comes with a high 91.99% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the […]
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Globe to charge Php50 fee for late payments
Globe subscribers will be slapped with a Php50 penalty fee if they fail to pay on or before their bill’s due date, starting December 1, 2023. The telecommunications giant recently issued an advisory to its subscribers in a move to encourage subscribers to make timely payments. “Starting December 1, 2023, a Php50 fee will be […]
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BSP gives UnionBank greenlight to offer mobile crypto trading
Making for a historic first in the country, the Union Bank of the Philippines secured a license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to conduct business in the crypto trading space as a virtual asset service provider (VASP). With the BSP’s approval, UnionBank is poised to implement a new feature that will enable customers […]
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PH digital economy to hit $150 billion by 2030 — report
By 2025, the Philippines is projected to rise to upper-middle-income status. Google’s latest report, entitled e-Conomy SEA 2023, indicates the country is experiencing growth that is fueled by domestic demand and resurgence in the service sector. Private consumption is also on the rise, coupled with a decline in unemployment rate, rebound in tourism, and increase […]
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TECNO Phantom V Flip Review
TECNO Mobile rocked the industry when they launched their first foldable phone, the Phantom V Fold, which is one of the cheapest — if not the cheapest — book-style foldable devices in the market. Now, they came up with an obvious follow-up, the TECNO Phantom V Flip.
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Smartphone Extended/Virtual RAM: How does it work?
With the introduction of newer smartphone models, brands like Samsung, OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, and realme have been highlighting a feature commonly called extended RAM, known by various names like RAM Plus, Memory Expansion Technology, virtual RAM, and Dynamic RAM Expansion. But what exactly is this feature? What is extended RAM in smartphones? Extended RAM, also […]
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vivo launches self-developed BlueOS
Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo unveiled its newest operating system, the BlueOS at the 2023 vivo Developer Conference. This new operating system is made specifically for smart home devices and wearables and is compatible with different AI models. Self-developed by vivo, BlueOS uses Rust language. It is a modern programming language developed for advanced programming applications. […]
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Disney will have full control over Hulu, to acquire Comcast’s remaining stake
The Walt Disney Company announced that it will acquire the remaining 33% of Comcast’s stake in the streaming platform Hulu. Disney will pay at least $8.61 billion for them to have full control over the streaming site. The deal was triggered by Comcast’s exercise of its right in the pull/call agreement made by both parties […]
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5 things we like about sandbox MMORPG Albion Online
Albion Online is one of the up-and-coming sandbox MMORPGs today. Other than battling enemies and hunting monsters, players can also sit back and relax or get creative by doing some crafting. Initially launched in 2017 for PC and in 2021 for mobile by Berlin-based studio Sandbox Interactive, Albion Online is based on the Arthurian legends […]
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Mobile Legends Revamped Emblems Guide: Best setup and talents
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang or ML is one of the most popular MOBA games in the Philippines because it’s simple to play. You can even play this game from whatever starting point and expertise you are from. However, there are some aspects of the game that can give you an added advantage (even to the […]
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Hero Roles in Mobile Legends: Find one that fits your gameplay
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, or simply ML, is one of the more popular MOBA mobile games in the Philippines and has attracted millions of fans from different provinces and various walks of life. When Moonton first released ML in 2016, it started with only ten stable playable characters, which is no longer the case today. […]