X (Twitter) has experienced issues with posts published before December 2014 that contain images or hyperlinks converted using its own built-in URL shortened. It’s not clear when the problem started, but a couple of high-profile users have put a spotlight on the problem.
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Pinoy studio is creating an AI-enabled animated series based on Filipino history
PUNX Studios, a Filipino animation and gaming startup, just launched a funding campaign for their AI-enabled animated series 333: The Rise of Heroes.
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Meralco unit to invest Php18 billion to expand its renewable energy capacity
Meralco’s power generation arm, Meralco PowerGen Corp (MGen), is set to invest around Php18 billion to expand its renewable energy line, which is part of its long-term sustainability strategy.
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Go loco for POCO: Get big discounts with the POCO Carnival anniversary promo
Can you believe that POCO is already 5 years old? It felt like only yesterday when we got our hands on the very first POCO phone, the Pocophone F1, a device that really blurred the line between midrange and flagship phones.
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New Clark City to host Philippines’ next technology hub
New Clark City in the province of Tarlac will become the host to the country’s newest technology hub, the first of its kind outside the National Capital Region. It will also be the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) flagship project, to date. Via a statement, BCDA announced the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding […]
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HONOR Play 40S: Snapdragon 480+ CPU, HD+ display, 5200mAh battery
HONOR continues to expand the Play 40 series by adding a new budget-friendly offering, the HONOR Play 40S.
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How Android malware slips inside the Google Play Store
Bad actors find novel ways to breach systems and exploit vulnerabilities to spread malware. We’ve seen phishing emails, attacks on crypto exchange platforms, and infected flash drives disguised as gifts. In Google’s August 2023 edition of its Threat Horizons report, the search giant reveals that malware can even appear on the Play Store using a […]
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Samsung is working on a 440-megapixel sensor — report
A leakster in X (formerly Twitter) claims that Samsung is working on four high-end camera sensors. There’s the 50-megapixel GN6 sensor, 200-megapixel HP7 sensor, an unknown 320-megapixel, and a whopping 440-megapixel HU1 sensor.
Posted inGovernment, Telecoms
NTC reveals new digital system for faster telco, internet licenses
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched a new automated platform for easier licensing and permit processes for telcos and internet infrastructures. This is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to expedite the shift to digital processes for faster and more efficient government service.
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HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2023) Review
The tablet market finds itself in a uniquely intriguing position within the personal computing industry. On one hand, smartphones have become increasingly powerful and more prominent, rendering the need for an additional device for entertainment purposes obsolete. Simultaneously, laptops have been undergoing a transformation, becoming lighter and catering to those seeking the utmost portability in […]
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Music labels press charges against Internet Archive over online records collection
The Internet is where we can find what we are searching for: from films to ebooks and, yes, even music. However, music labels such as Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are suing internet archives for apparent copyright infringement on a collection of music from vintage records. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan, and […]
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TP-Link opens its first PH concept store
Making for its historic first, world-class networking and connectivity solutions provider TP-Link has opened its first-ever store in the Philippines, kicking off an exciting era for Filipino buyers and tech enthusiasts. With an opening in SM North EDSA, the first store signifies the company’s commitment to bridging the gap in the Filipino market through a […]
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Lenovo unveils back-to-school deals in PH
As students make their way back to school, Lenovo is making the experience more exciting with deals on productivity- and learning-boosting products. Whether it is for making fancy presentations or compelling essays, Lenovo has just the right device to supercharge the student’s scholastic performance and give them the advantage to get ahead in class. Beginning […]
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Pinoy MLBB player ‘Dlar’ leaves Indonesia’s EVOS Legends
International player Gerald “Dlar” Trinchera has officially left EVOS Legends, leaving behind a former team from Indonesia and making him a free agent, MPL Indonesia announced. Announced in Bahasa Indonesia, the country’s official language, the league claims that Dlar is now relieved of his “status as the EXP Laner of EVOS Legends” while wishing him […]
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ESGS 2023 event to take place at the World Trade Center on November
Making its comeback as one of the most anticipated esports events in the country, the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2023 is going to be held in Pasay City on November 2023. Teased with the hashtag #ESGEYEAR10 via an official Facebook post, ESGS made an early announcement suggesting when and where the upcoming event […]