As high-profile users, such as politicians and activists, tend to be the favorite target of state-sponsored hackers, Apple has implemented a feature that will safeguard such individuals from the scheme, if they own an iPhone—the Lockdown Mode. As the name implies, Apple‘s Lockdown Mode is a feature that forces the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook to […]
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Telco exec urges public to use in-device filters to combat SMS scams
The recent years have seen a rapid rise of scams disguised as SMS in the Philippines, often offering jobs at a “high rate,” which coincides with the country’s increasing shift to digital. While telcos have been active in the fight against this type of fraud, there is also a request to the public to be […]
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Counter-Strike Map Prefixes: What do they mean?
If you are an avid Counter-Strike gamer, then you most probably have a favorite map among the many dozens available, the one that you immediately go to as soon as you open the game. Maybe it’s the classic cs_assault or de_dust2, or the widely popular de_mirage. But have you ever wondered what those map prefixes […]
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HTC A101 tablet: 10-inch IPS screen, UNISOC T618, 7000mAh
There had been a huge demand for tablets that even HTC decided to make one. Its latest release, the HTC A101, was introduced without fanfare. Understandably so, since its specs and features are nothing too interesting.
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Yamaha E01 electric scooter is an NMax lookalike
Back in March, the Yamaha Neo electric scooter was launched in Europe and offered an affordable option for daily commutes. But for higher performance and a sporty look, the Yamaha E01 is the better choice. The Yamaha E01 was first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show as an electric scooter concept to showcase Yamaha’s electric […]
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Cyberpunk Edgerunners Anime: Story, Release date, Trailer
CD Projekt Red, the game developer behind Cyberpunk 2077, had previously revealed that part of the franchise’s roadmap is an anime adaptation of the popular board game. The company subsequently revealed the title of said anime as Cyberpunk Edgerunners, which has been active in development since and will release exclusively on Netflix. So, how does […]
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How to fix Fall Guys ‘Failed to Login’ error
Ever Since Fall Guys went free-to-play, the game’s servers have been struggling to keep up with the demand from players all over the world. Servers are often slow or inaccessible, due to the overwhelming surge of players in multiple platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. This resulted in multiple errors and bugs, which […]
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PLDT brings fiber internet service to Bantayan, Camotes Islands
Once considered hard-to-reach areas to serve with the internet, the islands of Bantayan and Camotes in Cebu will finally get a taste of fast and solid internet access, thanks to PLDT’s effort in connecting the landmasses to its fiber-optic network. Via the project, Bantayan Island had established a link to Daanbantayan, which is also a […]
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Xiaomi Book Pro 2022: 12th-gen Intel chips, OLED screens, two sizes
Xiaomi just unveiled a couple of new high-end products. One of them is the Xiaomi Book Pro 2022.
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Human support agents are still preferred by Pinoy consumers over chatbots
Amid the rise of the number of Filipinos making the shift to online-based transactions, more appears to still prefer engaging with an authentic human with their concerns instead of the streamlined, yet automated, chatbots, a study reveals. Per the Infobip-commissioned research by Forrester Consulting, it was found that interaction with human agents on the phone […]
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vivo 50W Wireless Flash Charger now available in PH
It seems impossible before, but wireless charging is now a thing. In fact, it’s more than just being a thing as it has matured rapidly in the last couple of years. So, we now have whopping speeds like the one found on the vivo 50W Wireless Flash Charger.
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Apex Legends cheaters found a way to avoid getting caught by spectators
There’s a rumor spreading about a cheat going rampant in Apex Legends, one that they say can somehow slip past the game’s anti-cheat system. Honest players are, of course, pissed. You see, normally when a player feels someone is cheating in Apex, they would spectate the latter’s gameplay, look for abnormal behavior to confirm their […]
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Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro: Bigger display, AMOLED panel, built-in GPS
One of the most popular smart bands in the world officially got a bigger brother. Meet the new Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro.
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Huawei Nova 10, 10 Pro: Snapdragon 778G 4G, 120Hz OLED, 60MP selfie cameras
Huawei’s popular Nova series launches two new smartphones, the Nova 10 and 10 Pro.
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ASUS ROG Phone 6 series gaming smartphones now official
In a virtual event, ASUS has officially unveiled its newest gaming smartphones — the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro. To showcase the power of its new smartphone, ASUS ended the program with a PUBG Mobile showmatch, where 14 influencers competed using the ROG Phone 6. The ASUS ROG Phone 6 series come […]