Two highly-downloaded applications from the Google Play Store are putting some 1.5 million users at risk as cybersecurity analysts warn of them as spyware, compelling affected users to remove them right away. Leading mobile cybersecurity firm Pradeo, via an alert, names the apps as “File Manager” and “File Recovery & Data Recovery”—both coming from the […]
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Cybercrimes in NCR increased by 152% in H1 2023 — PNP
Signaled by the carefree nature of online users as well as the rampant proliferation of malware, cases of cybercrimes have risen by as much as 152 percent in the National Capital Region (NCR) during the first half of the year, per the Philippine National Police (PNP). The release of the statistics came with the launch […]
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Qualcomm version launched
Samsung has subtly upgraded the Galaxy S21 FE with a Qualcomm processor.
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NBA 2K24’s cover athlete is Kobe Bryant
In celebration of the franchise’s 25 years in the gaming business, NBA 2K24 is paying tribute to legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant by featuring him as the game installment’s Cover Athlete of the Year, which includes a slew of in-game content and rewards, an NBA League Pass 12-month subscription, and a temporary Summer League Pre-Order […]
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Globe 5G network slicing deployed
Globe Telecom announced that it has deployed an end-to-end network slicing service for 5G, which aims to provide a personalized network experience to users.
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OPPO A78 4G: Snapdragon 680 CPU, 90Hz AMOLED, 67W charging
OPPO has brought a new 4G-only model to Southeast Asia. The all-new OPPO A78 4G comes out with a modern chipset, flagship-level charging, and other interesting specs.
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87% of classic games are not being preserved — study
It might be a billion-dollar industry, but there are classic video games that are slowly being lost to time from the lack of preservation — games that only came with physical copies before the era of digital distribution.
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ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED 2023 lands in the Philippines
Content creation is one of the biggest and most profitable businesses in the market today. If you’re one of them, you’d want a reliable machine to edit all your photos and videos and do other online tasks with ease. Here’s the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED for your consideration.
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Samsung Galaxy M34: Exynos 1280 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED display, 6000mAh battery
Samsung announces the Galaxy M34, an addition to the brand’s bang-for-the-buck line-up. What makes it interesting is, just like some of its cousins, it will get 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches.
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vivo’s first satellite communication phone revealed at MWC Shanghai 2023
Leading technology company vivo presented its cutting-edge satellite communication prototype at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai. The event, which served as a platform for industry innovators and pioneers to share their latest insights into the progression and future of connectivity technologies, witnessed the introduction of this groundbreaking invention. The prototype, built upon […]
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Smart Prepaid eSIM is now available
If you own an iPhone Xs or newer, did you know that your device has a dual SIM capability? The second one is made possible using eSIM technology, hence there’s only a single SIM card slot on your Apple smartphone.
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Infinix Zero Book 13: 13th-Gen Intel CPU, WiFi 6E, up to 32GB RAM
Infinix subtly introduced its latest laptop, the Zero Book 13, by listing it on Flipkart India.
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HONOR 90 Global unveiled
After coming out in China last May, the vanilla HONOR 90 makes a global debut in Europe — hinting that it will also arrive in more markets like the Philippines.
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Wearable tech could detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before symptoms appear
Smartwatches could have the potential to catch the onset of Parkinson’s disease, seven years in advance before the manifestations take shape, a study says. The finding came to light following research conducted by the UK Dementia Research Institute team at Cardiff University, which made use of artificial intelligence in analyzing data from 103,712 individuals who […]
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Pinoy jobseekers find the most ‘benefit’ in work-from-home — JobStreet
Amid work-related benefits that job seekers traditionally look for, such as higher salaries and perks, today’s work-seeking individuals are now seeking the ability to work at home as the most appealing. JobStreet, the Philippines’ premier job portal, claims that in light of surging job opportunities in the market which are not equally matched by available […]