Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new LockBit ransomware variant that specifically targets Apple Mac products. LockBit ransomware is primarily known for infecting Linux and Windows computers. However, a newly identified build tagged as “locker_Apple_M1_64” indicates that macOS infections could be on the horizon. MalwareHunterTeam, the researchers who discovered the new LockBit ransomware for Mac, also […]
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AcadArena to offer gaming scholarships for Filipinos
Partnering up with Internet celebrities and 100 Thieves content creators Leslie Ann “Fuslie” Fu and Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, AcadArena is launching gaming scholarships, which will include the group’s prominent convention, CONQuest. In celebration of her comeback to the Philippines for this year’s CONQuest, Rachell Hofstetter is launching the “Valkyrae’s Homecoming Scholarship,” which will be granted […]
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ShopBack PH gave away Php105M in cashback rewards in 2022
Cashback rewards platform ShopBack Philippines has revealed that it awarded over Php105M in cashback to Filipino users in 2022. The platform, whose parent group drives over US$3.7 billion in annual sales for more than 15,000 partner merchants across the Asia Pacific, has become a go-to destination for savvy shoppers who want to get the most […]
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vivo Y78 Plus: 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 695 CPU, 44W charging
In the market for a midrange phone that’s big on numbers? vivo has one with the new Y78+.
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Ookla: Smart is still the fastest, Globe the most consistent in Q1 2023
Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence report for the first quarter of 2023 is in.
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LTO registration for below 200cc motorcycles now valid for 3 years
Did you just buy a brand-new motorcycle with less than 200cc engine displacement? Here’s some good news, as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will now grant you a registration that is valid for three years.
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Wiko Hi Enjoy 60 5G: Dimensity 6020, 6.75-inch HD+, 6000mAh battery
Wiko previously made a deal with Huawei to rebrand the latter’s smartphones that weren’t allowed to get 5G connectivity. Now, this partnership has resulted in another release, the Wiko Hi Enjoy 60 5G.
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Honda Rebel 1100 arrives in the Philippines
Honda Philippines wrapped up its 2023 Makina Moto Show presence by launching the new Rebel 1100 in the country.
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DICT plans to make gov’t systems interoperable with eGOV super app
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) recently plans for the eGov PH super app to become interoperable to allow easier access to various government services in the country. DICT is currently searching for beta testers for their said plan to assess whether the various systems are running smoothly. There are about 175 websites […]
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Plastic card shortage pushes LTO to issue paper licenses
Lacking the essential material needed to produce plastic-made driver’s license cards, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is temporarily opting to release driver’s licenses made of paper. Per a report by 24 Oras’ Joseph Morong, while some licensing offices such as Quezon City and Pasay may still have plastic cards to release, it will not be […]
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Dota 2 New Frontiers 7.33 update reveals bigger map, twin gates, mini-bosses, and more
Dota 2’s gameplay update 7.33, aka “New Frontiers”, has been released. And it’s huge! The free-to-play MOBA game’s map is now 40 percent bigger and adds several new points of interest. First off, Roshan now resides at two new pits at the northwest and southwest corners of the map. Near these two pits are portals […]
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ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED: 13th-gen Intel CPU, Lumina OLED, thin and light
The new ASUS ZenBook S 13 OLED UX5304 has been introduced as the thinnest 13.3-inch OLED laptop in the world.
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: 13th-gen Intel CPUs, RTX 4000 series GPU
Acer’s gaming brand just released a value-oriented laptop with no compromise on performance. Check out the new Predator Helios Neo 16.
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HP Envy x360 2023 is the first IMAX Enhanced PC in the market
HP has updated its Envy laptop line for 2023. One of them has a key feature that movie lovers would appreciate.
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vivo Pad 2: Dimensity 9000 CPU, 12.1-inch 144Hz, 10000mAh battery
vivo held an event in China and announced a couple of high-end products, including the new vivo Pad 2.