As the Philippine government continues on its urban development projects, South Korean firm Hyundai Engineering and Construction (E&C) has won the bid for a railway construction project worth $1.33 billion. Certainly, a large undertaking that could cement the company’s reputation in the Philippines for years to come upon completion, Hyundai E&C announced the notice of […]
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OPPO A17: Helio G35 CPU, HD+ display, 5000mAh battery
OPPO just came up with a new smartphone, the OPPO A17. It has a lot of familiar features for an entry-level phone, but tries to set itself apart from the rest by having a pretty interesting design.
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WIKO Buds 10 now in PH
WIKO just launched its first TWS earphone offering in the Philippines, the WIKO Buds 10.
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Philippines ranked 14th in Asia on Digital Quality of Life Index
The 2022 edition of cybersecurity firm Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index is here. The Philippines now ranks 14th in the report out of 34 profiled countries in Asia. Compared to last year’s rankings, the Philippines slipped down two spots among the Asian countries. Worldwide, the country now also ranks lower this year at […]
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Wattpad, Spotify partnership brings web novelist podcasts to the limelight
Two of the internet’s most popular platforms for online story and streaming audio, Wattpad and Spotify, respectively, are teaming up to bring out podcasts among Filipino and Indonesian web novelists. Through the partnership with Spotify, it is anticipated that Wattpad will gain a boost to its reach of audiences, extending well beyond its already expansive […]
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WIKO 10 price in the Philippines revealed
French tech brand WIKO, who just made its way to the Philippines, expands its line-up with the release of a new entry-level smartphone, the WIKO 10.
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LibreOffice offers an “enterprise-oriented” version, charges Mac users $8.99
Previously known for offering free alternative solutions to Microsoft’s Office suite as well as free document processing options to other platforms, LibreOffice is releasing a paid version of the suite via the Mac App Store. As stated in a blog post, LibreOffice Head of Marketing and Public Relations Italo Vignoli mentioned that the effort was […]
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This new AI assistant can use web browsers like humans do to perform tasks
Adept, an artificial intelligence (AI) company in California, has unveiled the Action Transformer (ACT-1). When you instruct it with a written or verbal command, this AI model can use web browsers like a regular human would to accomplish its task. Adept shared a video on Twitter to demo how ACT-1 works. In it, the user […]
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Bandai Namco, SEGA to join the blockchain gaming space
Japanese game developers Bandai Namco and SEGA, known for the Tekken and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises respectively, are reportedly venturing into blockchain gaming, per blockchain project Oasys Representative Director Ryo Matsubara. Oasys is known as a partner to both game companies, including another giant company, Square Enix. Matsubara, in an interview with Cointelegraph, revealed that […]
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ZTE to power DITO Super Core data center in Batangas
Third telco DITO Telecommunity has signed a deal with ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications company, to power the former’s data center in Batangas.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1, ThinkStation P360 Ultra now in PH
Lenovo brings two new high-end work machines into the country. There’s the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 for those who are always on the go and the ThinkStation P360 Ultra desktop for some serious workload.
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Satellite Internet: A tangible solution for e-learning and remote working
The importance of reliable internet connectivity has never been more highlighted since the recent coronavirus pandemic. Students, working professionals, and businesses must do their tasks remotely and communicate with their peers online. According to Boston Consulting Group and The Network, there was an 85% upsurge in the number of Filipinos who are working remotely during […]
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TECNO Pova Neo 5G: Dimensity 810 CPU, 120Hz display, 50MP camera
Looking for a big-screen smartphone that doesn’t break the bank? Check out the new Pova Neo 5G.
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Byahe to acquire over 500 modern jeepneys
Manny Pangilinan-backed company Byahe, an operator of modern jeepneys, announced that they will be acquiring more than 500 units for Php1.5 billion.
Posted inGovernment, Internet
PDSCN submarine cable network Siargao landing now complete
The Siargao landing of the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) have been completed in the city of Dapa last September 22. This is after the milestone Subic cable landing last July.