The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will soon be playing a role in educating the public in the rural areas of the country as its digital library project, the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS) will see nationwide implementation. A stand-alone source of information, the STARBOOKS is designed to […]
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Online schools in the Philippines
As years go by, the idea of what higher education looks like slowly evolves beyond the four walls of a classroom. Nowadays, health crisis or not, it’s possible to earn your degree entirely online through open universities, which offer programs specially designed for distance education. If you’re working full-time or if traditional face-to-face learning does […]
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Google Hangouts is shutting down this year
One of the reasons why an online service is shutting down is due to the lack of users. That seems to be the reason why Google Hangouts is going out this year. Despite that, it goes without saying that there are still a number of people who actually use it.
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OPPO A57 2022 price in the Philippines revealed
The price for the OPPO A57 2022 in the Philippines has been revealed before its official local release.
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BTS Island: In the SEOM is now available for Android, iOS
A.R.M.Y, rejoice! The highly-anticipated game that’s based on your favorite South Korean boy band is now available for download on Android and iOS devices.
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Micron i400 1.5TB is the world’s highest-capacity microSD card
It took more than three years, but a new microSD card has broken the record of having the highest storage capacity in the world. It’s the Micron i400 with a whopping 1.5TB of storage. That’s 50 percent more than that of the previous record holders, the SanDisk and Micron 1TB microSD cards that were revealed […]
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Can smart plugs help in saving electricity?
Do smart plugs really help consumers in saving electricity? Let’s find out. What is a smart plug? Smart plugs are small, pocket-sized devices that allow you to turn appliances on and off remotely. They are sometimes called “smart switches” because they can also be controlled using a smartphone app, regardless if the user is on […]
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PH conglomerates to invest $20 million for AI Center
An estimated $20 million (~Php1 billion) is being invested in a shared hub on artificial intelligence (AI) by large enterprises in the Philippines to bolster the country’s adoption of the technology, use the power of AI to advance the industry, and create high-paying jobs for Filipinos. Per Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon […]
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Solana Saga flagship smartphone for web3 launched
Believing that the time is ripe for cryptocurrencies and NFTs to go mobile, tech company Solana Labs revealed through its subsidiary Solana Mobile its flagship Android smartphone Saga, which features Solana blockchain integration and convenient web3 transactions. Solana Labs CEO and co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said during the unveiling event that there are currently 100 million […]
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What are the benefits of using solar panels at home?
Solar power began to become a viable source for electricity generation around 1954 when Bell Labs developed the first Silicon Photovoltaic Cell. These early solar cells were inefficient, converting just 4% of the sun’s rays into electricity. Since then, solar panel technology has improved dramatically, and today, solar panels can convert upwards of 20% of […]
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PNR San Pablo-Lucena line now open
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has opened its latest San Pablo-Lucena Commuter Line.
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RedmiBook 15 launched in PH
In the market for an affordable laptop for work or school? Check out Xiaomi Philippines’ latest RedmiBook 15.
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Black Shark 5, 5 Pro prices in the Philippines
Xiaomi’s gaming-centric sub-brand, Black Shark, just released its latest flagship line in the Philippines. Please welcome the new Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro.
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Over 138 million spam and scam messages blocked by Globe in H1 2022
From January until June 15, 2022, network service provider Globe has reportedly blocked as many as 138 million unsolicited messages and fraudulent messages — displaying the company’s unforgiving effort to protect its valued consumers from online threats. Within the said period, the month of May tested the anti-spam effort the most at 74.48 million unwanted […]
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PLDT to triple international capacity with US-Transpacific Jupiter Cable system
PLDT, the Philippines’ largest telco company, is set to boost international bandwidth capacity by activating the US-Transpacific Jupiter Cable System this coming July. Making for an essential link of the country to the landing station situated at Daet, Camarines Norte, the project is anticipated to improve the telco consumers’ experience. Once put into service, the […]