In a historic first, the FIBA Basketball World Cup is being hosted this year by multiple nations including the Philippines as the main hub. With basketball by far and away the most popular sport in the country, this is one event that Filipino fans don’t want to miss. Luckily, there are plenty of options to […]
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GCash waives fees for sari-sari stores, market vendors accepting QR payments
Leading e-wallet and financial app GCash has waived the transaction fees for QRPh transactions or merchant discount rates (MDRs) for micro-merchants that use scan-to-pay payment options. The said fees will be waived until the end of 2023.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon G-series chips for handheld consoles unveiled
Qualcomm officially launched the new Snapdragon G-series of chips for handheld gaming consoles. There’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 1, G2 Gen 1, and the G3x Gen 2.
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PLDT, Smart, NTT Data, Cignal, and MediaQuest team up for PH’s first ‘digital human’
PLDT, Smart, Cignal TV, NTT Data, and MediaQuest Holdings announced their new collaboration and introduced the Philippines’ first-ever digital human “Pearl.” From August 25 up to September 10, 2023, over 500,000 sports fans are expected to attend the FIBA events in the country. Fans can visit Pearl and see it in the flesh at special […]
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OPPO Find N3 Flip launch date announced, Hasselblad triple camera confirmed
OPPO has confirmed the official launch date for their next foldable flip phone, the OPPO Find N3 Flip.
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realme Buds Air 5: 50dB ANC, 12.4mm drivers, 38-hour battery
realme just held a big event in the Philippines and announced a couple of new products, including a new pair of ANC TWS earphones, the realme Buds Air 5.
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realme 11 Pro 5G Review
The realme number series has always been one of the most popular midrange phones in the Phililippines. They offer clever designs, decent specs, killer cameras, and relatively good after-sales service. With the new realme 11 Pro series, the company continues to up its game and even hired Matteo Menotto, an ex-Gucci designer, to design the […]
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SMART is giving away exclusive FIBA NFTs and a chance to win Finals Pass, Gilas Art Prints
In partnership with FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Smart Communications, Inc. is treating its subscribers with ways to join in on the fun and own a piece of sports history. The leading telecommunications provider is dropping exclusive digital collectibles at the tournament venues. Shinys, the company’s own non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be up for grabs […]
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realme 11 Pro series launched in the Philippines
The realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro Plus have officially made their way to the Philippines with celebrity Kathryn Bernardo as the brand ambassador.
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Google’s ART update to make apps faster even on old Android operating systems
Google has released a blog post praising ART, the Android runtime, for its new capability to be updated separately from the main Android operating system. ART is responsible for compiling and executing Kotlin and Java code. Google has made updates to ART that have resulted in faster app speeds, even without a complete OS upgrade. […]
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AI detection tools show bias against non-native English speakers — study
The rising popularity of generative language models has fueled the proliferation of AI-generated content, causing universities to act and craft policies on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Aware that students may have the propensity to cheat, teachers also use AI detection tools to catch instances of plagiarism. However, the use of these tools raises […]
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Photoshop’s AI Generative Fill makes restoring old photos easy
Just a couple of months since Adobe launched the Generative Fill feature for Photoshop, users have been experimenting with it as a tool and one discovery led to the possibility of restoring antiquated images. Driven by generative AI technology, Photoshop’s neural filters are making the once-difficult task of visually altering old photos easier. The fascinating […]
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CHERRY Smart Monitoring Starter Kits now available, price starts at Php2,300
Smart electronics brand Cherry is offering two bundles of its Smart Monitoring Starter Kit, offering homeowners an affordable, convenient solution to enhance the security of their home. The first bundle of Cherry Smart Home Monitoring Starter Kit consists of the Smart Windoor Sensor, the Smart Swivel Camera S3, and the 11-watt Smart Multi-Color Bulb. Designed […]
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Pre-registered SIMs are being used to scam people — CICC
Amid the completion of the country’s imposed SIM registration process, fraudsters are still able to perpetrate their nefarious schemes through the use of illegally procured pre-registered SIM numbers, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). The SIM Registration law was implemented to curb the proliferation of SMS-related scams. Per CICC Usec. Alexander Ramos, […]
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Doogee Philippines is officially back
With the help of Lazada, Doogee tried to enter the Philippines back in around 2017 by launching a couple of interesting devices. But now, the company is officially back and they put up a new Facebook page to show for it.