The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) bought a large bulk of electronic devices meant for distribution, but a large number of the items still remain unaccounted for. Under the Cybersafe Learning for Education program, the DICT procured in 2020 and 2021, gadgets worth Php550 million, which began in the Metro Manila cities of […]
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Globe sells 5,000+ telecom towers for Php71 billion
Globe Telecom revealed that they signed sale and lease back deals which involve more than 5,000 telecom towers for Php71 billion. The telco disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that it signed a deal with MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC) to sell 2,180 telecom towers and passive telecom infrastructure worth Php26 billion. Globe will lease […]
Posted inFeatured, Social Media
In which countries is TikTok banned?
Last September 2021, TikTok celebrated reaching 1 billion monthly active users on the app, in just under four years since its release (Facebook reached this milestone after eight years). This whopping number is proof of the video-sharing app’s undeniable success everywhere across the world. Well, almost everywhere. While TikTok is widely used in over 150 […]
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Motorola X30 Pro: 200MP camera, 6.67-inch OLED, 125W charging
Motorola has introduced a couple of interesting high-end devices today. One of them is the Motorola X30 Pro, which is the first in the market to have a whopping 200-megapixel main camera.
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BEWARE: New GCash scam targets store owners and cash-in providers
GCash has proven itself to be one of the most widely adopted cashless payment systems in the Philippines since its launch way back in 2004. With around 60 million users to date, the name GCash has become a household name as a payment system. While the fintech platform is taking necessary steps to protect users […]
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Motorola Razr 2022: 144Hz foldable, 50MP OIS, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
We’ve had a lot of Motorola phones in the last few months. But now, we’re finally seeing the model we actually want to see: the Motorola Razr 2022.
Posted inAndroid, Spotlight
OxygenOS 13 best features and compatible devices
Google is about to release the latest Android 13 operating system. This means that smartphone brands have already prepared their own proprietary interfaces. One of them is OnePlus, which just announced the new OxygenOS 13.
Posted inAudio, Tech News
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: ANC, 24-bit HiFi, Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung launched a couple of flagship devices recently. One of them is their current-best earphones, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
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Huawei Nova Y90 launched in the Philippines
Huawei launched a new and affordable midrange phone in the Philippines. Meet the Mate-like Nova Y90.
Posted inBusiness
Cignal acquires 38.88% of Sky Cable in a Php2.8 billion deal
Manny Pangilinan-owned Cignal Cable Corporation invests in Lopez’s Sky Cable Corporation.
Posted inBusiness, Entertainment
ABS-CBN invests Php2.16 billion in TV5
The ABS-CBN Corp., owned by the Lopez family, announced that it will acquire 6.46 million shares of TV5 Network Inc. of business tycoon Manny Pangilinan.
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HONOR is bringing its mobile and PC products to PH
As we reported last week, HONOR is set to make its comeback in the Philippines. To make it official, the Chinese technology brand inked a deal with Iridium Technologies as its local partner. Ricky Sy, President of Iridium Technologies, and Daniel Wang, Director of Channel Management Department of Honor, signed the partnership contract in front […]
Posted inGaming
The First Descendant: Free-to-play co-op shooting game for PC and consoles
Nexon’s next major project, which was previously known simply for the codename “Project Magnum,” is finally revealed to be a free-to-play looter shooter game that is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is labeled The First Descendant. In The First Descendant, players take on the role of a “Descendant” who is given the mission […]
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Anito Legends gets PVP Battle for Early Access Release
As Anito Legends, a game being made by Filipino developer Masayato, inches closer to an early access launch later this month, two new features are making their way into the game—cloud save and player-versus-player (PVP) mode. Per Anito Legends Chief Executive Officer James Chua, the game is “headed for a very exciting time in the […]
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: 6.7-inch foldable, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 3700mAh
Samsung’s Galaxy Flip line is one of the key reasons why people finally noticed foldable smartphones. Now, the device is in its fourth generation with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.