In the market for a sleek, elegant-looking, and powerful laptop? The new Acer Swift 5 might be the one for you as it finally lands in the Philippines.
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OnePlus Nord N20 SE: Helio G35, 50MP camera, 33W fast charging
OnePlus silently released its cheapest smartphone to date, the Nord N20 SE.
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OPPO Reno 8 Z 5G: Snapdragon 695 CPU, OLED display, 33W charging
OPPO held an event in Thailand and launched the Reno 8 and 8 Pro. It was also the stage for the official reveal of an all-new smartphone, the Reno 8Z 5G.
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DOTA 2 TI11 ticket prices, sale period, how to buy
For the first time in its history, the Dota 2’s The International (TI) is taking place in Southeast Asia. With its main event split into two sections, the annual world championship will have its Playoffs go on from October 20 to 23 at SunTec Singapore. The top four teams will then proceed to the Finals […]
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PLDT, Palo Alto Networks partner to protect children from online abuse
In continuing the fight against online predators that target children, PLDT and subsidiary Smart Communications are partnering up with US-based cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks to safeguard children through a new platform, according to company officials in a statement. Speaking to reporters, PLDT and Smart Communications FVP and Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble explains […]
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OPPO A77 4G: HD+ display, Helio G35 CPU, 50MP camera
OPPO releases the new A77 4G carrying a couple of familiar specs, a sharp camera, and an elegant-looking design despite the price.
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Converge GameChanger plans with ASUS ROG routers launched
Converge ICT teamed up with known gaming brand ASUS ROG to launch its latest GameChanger plans.
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NIU X Razer SQi Edition e-scooter unveiled
Want to take a rest from binge gaming? Do you want to go to work/school like a real gamer? Ride in style with the new NIU X Razer SQi Edition e-scooter.
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Smart provides the “Best Mobile Coverage” in the Philippines for Q2 2022 — Ookla
Out of several network service providers in the country, Smart bagged the Best Mobile Coverage rating, per Ookla’s newest independent report. Using data from user-generated tests and scans in 2.3 million devices throughout 671,510 locations in the Philippines, Ookla declares Smart as the victor in the Best Mobile Coverage category for its Coverage Score of […]
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COA flags DepEd for purchasing Php2.4 billion worth of “outdated, pricey” laptops
The Commission on Audit (COA) said that the Department of Education (DepEd) apparently bought “outdated and pricey” laptops in 2021. The computers are meant for teachers to be used on distance learning caused by the health crisis.
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Birth, death, and marriage certificates now have permanent validity
Live birth, death, and marriage certificates, which often require renewal and only have a validity of six months, are now made permanently valid, thanks to a bill asking as such that has now become a law. The Republic Act No. 11909 or “Permanent Validity of the Certificates of Live Birth, Death, and Marriage Act” is […]
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World of Warcraft mobile cancelled by Blizzard and NetEase
After three years of secret development, a collaborative project between Activision Blizzard and NetEase is axed because of an alleged dispute in its financing, according to a Bloomberg report. Code-named Neptune, the unreleased mobile game project was set to be a spinoff to World of Warcraft, which itself is a derivative of the original real-time […]
Posted inAudio, Gaming
Sony’s INZONE gaming headphones now in PH
Sony has unveiled a new sub-brand, featuring new monitors and headsets, that will target the video game industry as well as the esports community in general—INZONE. Highlighting its prowess in providing a high-quality audio-visual technology experience, Sony claims that its products under the INZONE sub-label will give users an advantage through enhanced sound quality and […]
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Scientists develop paper battery that can be used for IoT
A team of scientists in Switzerland have created a new disposable battery out of printed paper that discharges electricity when exposed to water. By using specialized inks as cathode and anode that are printed on a paper substrate with a one-centimeter active area, the researchers were able to create a single cell battery. Drops of […]
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OnePlus 10T: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 120Hz OLED, 150W charging
The OnePlus 10T makes its official debut after weeks of leaks and rumors. Like its predecessors, it is meant to be a cheaper alternative to the brand’s current flagship line-up.