Netflix has become a household name in the Philippines. Rightfully so, as it is one of the first streaming platforms to enter the local market.
HUAWEI nova 15: Kirin 8020 CPU, 120Hz OLED display, 100W battery
The HUAWEI nova 15 is out as the successor to the brand’s most popular midrange line.
HUAWEI nova 15 Pro now official
The HUAWEI nova 15 Pro was announced alongside tons of new hardware from the company.
HUAWEI nova 15 Ultra: Kirin 9010S CPU, 3x 50MP cameras, 6500mAh, 100W charging
HUAWEI’s latest nova series of midrange phones is out. This is the best of them all, the HUAWEI nova 15 Ultra.
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 2026: Kirin T82 CPU, 11.5″ 120Hz display, 10,100mAh battery
HUAWEI has tons of new hardware. One of them is a tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 2026.
Car touchscreens cause massive driver distraction — study
New research provides clear data that the large touchscreens in modern vehicles severely impair a driver’s attention. A joint study from the University of Washington and the Toyota Research Institute found these interfaces demand a dangerously high level of focus away from the road. Scientists used detailed driving simulators to observe 16 participants. They measured […]
NTC and BSP block 50 unregistered online trading platforms
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered all internet service providers to block access to 50 online trading platforms. The directive, issued this week, follows a formal request from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank. The targeted platforms are operating as Virtual Asset Service Providers without the necessary authorization from the […]
Cybersecurity experts urge smartphone users to switch off WiFi when not in use
A new cybersecurity report is challenging common safety beliefs, stating that even cautious smartphone owners remain vulnerable. The French government’s digital security team, CERT-FR, warns that constant Wi-Fi and Bluetooth use creates a significant, often overlooked, entry point for attackers. The authority’s latest analysis, reviewing threats since 2025, identifies public networks as especially dangerous. Hackers […]
AI image generators repeatedly use the same 12 visual styles — study
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence image generators often lack originality, repeatedly producing pictures from just a dozen common visual styles. This happens even though the technology is trained on vast libraries of online images. Researchers played a “visual telephone” game with AI models to test their creativity. They used Stable Diffusion XL to […]
nubia Neo 3 GT Review
nubia is probably the only brand that takes budget gaming phones seriously. I mean, just look at the design of the new model we’re reviewing now, the nubia Neo 3 GT.
CICC launches ScamSafe to help fight cybercrime
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) launched the ScamSafe platform. This comes even as their data shows a reported decrease in online fraud cases. From January to mid-December 2025, they recorded 9,834 incidents. That figure is lower than the 14,529 cases noted for the same timeframe in 2024. However, the agency warns the public […]
OnePlus Pad Go 2: 12.1″ 120Hz display, Dimensity 7300 Ultra CPU, 10,500mAh battery
OnePlus has a brand-new tablet, the OnePlus Pad Go 2.
OnePlus 15R: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 CPU, 7,400mAh battery, 165Hz AMOLED display
The OnePlus 15R, the company’s latest sub-flagship phone, has been finally made official.
Popular TV manufacturers sued for ‘spying’ on customers
Texas has launched a major legal battle against five leading television manufacturers. The state filed lawsuits against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL, alleging they secretly monitor customers. The legal complaints focus on a common smart TV feature called Automated Content Recognition (ACR). Texas claims this software captures snapshots of the screen every few moments. […]
Visa card payments now accepted at 7-Eleven stores
Shoppers can now use Visa debit and credit cards at select 7-Eleven outlets in the Philippines. The payment network is rapidly expanding this service after a recent trial phase. The company began testing card payments in 11 locations last month. According to Visa Philippines Country Manager Jeffrey Navarro, the service is already operating in about […]