Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has unveiled alarming information regarding the Philippines’ placement in the cyber threat ranking, putting it in second place as the most attacked nation via removable drives and infected websites in 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), the gathered data raises the country’s position two notches higher from previous placement. At 49.8 […]
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Google is giving free VPN access to Google One customers
Google One, a subscription service that offers additional features such as cloud storage and device backups for Android users, is set to become even more beneficial to its customers. Previously, only Google One premium tier members with 2TB plans and above as well as Pixel 7/7 Pro owners have access to the VPN service. Now, […]
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HONOR X8a price in the Philippines revealed
HONOR Philippines launched yet another device under its budget-friendly X series. Meet the new HONOR X8a.
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OnePlus phones to get 4 major updates, 5 years of security patches
Limited software support has always been one of the big issues on Android OEM devices. Thankfully, there are brands that are stepping up in offering better after-sales support.
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Smart Bro internet services expand, to become cheaper
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc., announced that it expands its internet services while also making it cheaper to support the growing demand for its users.
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vivo Philippines intros 1-hour Quick Repair service
Here’s a scenario: you’re having a problem with your vivo phone. The problem is, you use it as a daily driver for work or school so you’re hesitant to have it serviced as it may take up a lot of time to get fixed. Well, worry not, as vivo Philippines has launched a new service […]
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OPPO Find N2 Flip cover display turned into a mini phone using CoverScreen OS
The app called CoverScreen OS is back again. This time, it focuses on the new OPPO Find N2 Flip.
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vivo V27 series to be the first with Aura Light Portrait System
Being one of the leading innovators in the mobile industry, vivo is set to introduce another first-of-its-kind smartphone technology in the Philippines soon. A week after the company teased a smartphone with a new way to level up mobile photography, it looks like vivo will not disappoint.
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Scientists discover how to convert air into electricity
As students, we have learned in class that there are various ways to conduct electricity, especially since it is essential to our everyday lives. Now, a team of scientists from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, have discovered an enzyme that can convert air into electricity. This hydrogen-consuming enzyme found in a common soil bacterium was […]
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LIST: Social media and online platforms that track users the most
Cybersecurity organization Internet 2.0 recently published a report on how invasive social media and messaging apps can be. The worst five offenders, based on the company’s findings from their analysis tool Malcore, just happen to be among the most downloaded apps with millions if not billions of downloads and active users worldwide. What is the […]
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OPPO Find X6 series color options, specs leaked
Some key details on OPPO’s upcoming flagship, the Find X6 series, have been leaked.
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AnTuTu: Top 10 best-performing Android phones for February 2023
Popular mobile phone benchmarking app AnTuTu has released the top 10 best-performing Android phones for the month of February 2023.
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IKEA Philippines warns against fake websites, online sellers using its name
If you were to ask what’s the best place to window shop for furniture, that place to plan your dream house or room is in IKEA. The best part is that they allow you to make your orders online. However, deceitful websites are plentiful, and not even IKEA is spared from the people creating fake […]
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GitHub Octernships Program: Improve your skills and earn money while studying
Scholars who are looking to bring their skills to the next level by being able to put their talent into an actual real-world application, and get paid in the process, will have to look no further than the GitHub Octernships program. Through the program, students with the ability to develop practical solutions through software development […]
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Online registration for voters could soon become a law
A bill asking voters to be registered online and a bolster to the pre-existing system could soon become a law as it passes the third and final reading. With a majority vote or 307 affirmative votes versus one during the nominal voting on Monday, March 6, House Bill (HB) No. 7241 has seen overwhelming approval […]