In 2018, the European Union law known as the General Data Protection Regulation took effect to protect the data and privacy of citizens in EU member states. The intent was noble, but this led to websites prompting you with pop-ups to ask permission to use tracking cookies. Even today, much to the chagrin of online […]
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Solar PH closes contract on 6GW renewable energy supply
Targeting 10 gigawatts of renewable energy contracts, Leandro Laviste’s Solar PH is on its way to meeting the goal as the company manages to close on a 6-GW deal with the government. Per the Philippine Stocks Exchange (PSE), on Tuesday, Solar PH auxiliary Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corp. (SPNEC) claimed that they had managed to […]
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OpenSignal: 5G is faster than WiFi in the Philippines
Internet analytics firm OpenSignal revealed that 5G connectivity is faster than WiFi in the Philippines.
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How to view Instagram Stories anonymously
There are a couple of reasons why you might want to see someone’s Instagram Stories without being noticed. Either you’re scouting an applicant after a job interview or checking out someone before going on a date.
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro: Rugged design, Snapdragon 778G, 120Hz screen
Rugged smartphones today are either too bulky or come from a lesser-known brand. So if you want a tough smartphone with okay after-sales support, check out the new Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro.
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Airbnb permanently bans renters from hosting parties
If you are planning to rent a house via Airbnb for the purpose of hosting a party with friends and family, think again. A party ban is now a permanent addition to Airbnb’s official policy. With the Airbnb party ban, renters are prohibited from booking any houses for the purpose of hosting social events, especially […]
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US gov’t urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok
Despite the United States government now under a new administration, TikTok is once again a subject of its interest as Washington seeks to prohibit access to the wildly popular Chinese mobile app. This time, by involving two of the world’s biggest tech companies, Google and Apple. In a tweet, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr showed a […]
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5 portable audio products from Nokia now in the Philippines
HMD Global announced five new Nokia audio accessories that are now available in the Philippines. Cheapest of the bunch is the Nokia Wired Headphones at Php890, which features a high-quality 40mm driver and lightweight over-the-ear design with handsfree voice call function. If you want a wireless counterpart instead, the Nokia Wireless Headphones can be had […]
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Cybercriminal group claims it stole ‘450Gb’ of data from AMD
An extortion group known as RansomHouse alleges it has in possession of hacked data from chip manufacturer AMD. The group says it got through AMD’s network in January 2022 and extracted more than 450Gb worth of data, a sample of which has been published on the group’s website on the dark web. According to Restore […]
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4 bills renewing, granting telco franchises lapsed into law
Four bills that grant and renew the franchise of telecommunication companies lapsed into law.
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ISS to perform an experiment proposal by a Filipino student
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) just announced that the experiment proposal of a Filipino student will be performed in the International Space Station (ISS).
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 lands in the Philippines
Lenovo Philippines just released the 10th generation of its popular laptop line. Meet the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
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Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB RAM now available in the Philippines
The Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB RAM sticks have finally reached the Philippine shores and it comes in different kits and a price tag that starts at Php3,695. A definite must-have for the PC enthusiast who is looking to either replace their old part or add to their existing memory components, the FURY Beast comes […]
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Nokia G11 Plus: 90Hz display, 50MP camera, 3-day battery
Nokia just announced the G11 Plus, the bigger brother to the G11 that came out back in February.
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How to change PLDT WiFi password
In the current era that we’re in, constantly changing your home or business PLDT WiFi password is very crucial. Why? Well, there are a couple of reasons why.