Another day, another play-to-earn NFT game. For gamers who are interested in shooters while also looking for a way to earn money on the side, check out Special Force Rush. Special Force Rush Gameplay Special Force Rush claims to be the first play-to-earn (P2E) online FPS game in the Philippines. With the look and feel […]
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DOST-ITDI wants to create an okra toothpaste
If there is one thing that the Philippines have in abundance, it’s that we have too many okras So, there were different ideas as to how to make use of them, including making toothpaste. Despite being treated as a vegetable, okra is actually a fruit and you’ve probably eaten it if you can remember its […]
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There’s a new SIM card that could make your device eSIM compatible
You’ve probably heard of eSIM, which made it to the mainstream after Apple implemented it on their newer iPhones to make them, technically, have dual SIM capability, even if they only have a single physical SIM card slot.
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iQOO Neo 6 SE: Snapdragon 870 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED, 80W fast charging
Vivo’s iQOO brand continues to widen its portfolio with the release of a new, more affordable, yet still pretty high-end Neo 6 SE.
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NFT Cockfighting Game creator raises USD40 million in funding
A creator of an NFT Cockfighting Game, a.k.a NFT e-sabong, was able to raise USD40 million (around Php2.1 billion) in funding. The news came after the Philippine administration announced to stop e-sabong in the country.
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PLDT service revenues reached “all-time high” in Q1 2022
PH’s biggest telecommunications company PLDT announced that its core income has reached Php 8.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, which is 9 percent higher than last year. The net income of PLDT, on the other hand, has increased by 56 percent or Php 9.1 billion, according to its latest disclosure in the PH […]
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Cherry Mobile Aqua S10 Pro 5G Review
It took them a long time, but Cherry Mobile finally has a 5G smartphone. The best part is, that they didn’t just launch one, but two 5G-equipped phones. We’ll be taking a look at the cheaper option of the two, the Cherry Mobile Aqua S10 Pro 5G.
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72% of people in Southeast Asia encountered cyber threat in e-payments
The rise and proliferation of digital payments have undeniably made financial transactions easier for many people. But alongside this benefit also comes the risk of falling into a scheme aimed at duping unwitting users off of their hard-earned money. In a study by Kaspersky entitled “Mapping a secure path for the future of digital payments […]
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Noah’s Heart, an open-world sci-fi MMORPG, to launch in the Philippines
PlayPark and development studio Archosaur Games have announced a new MMORPG mobile game set in a fantasy world with sci-fi elements—Noah’s Heart. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Noah’s Heart features an open-world setting and a story about light versus darkness. Players will have the freedom to explore various locales that are filled with a diverse […]
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SSS unauthorized loan story prompts improvements in online portal security
The Social Security System (SSS) revealed that new security features have been deployed to its online portal to increase the protection of member, employer, and pensioner accounts. Per the statement of Michael Regino, the SSS president and chief executive officer as of March 2022, the My.SSS portal will follow stricter guidelines in the enrollment of […]
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Facebook is shutting down Nearby Friends and other location-related features
Popular social media platform Facebook is seeing notable changes by the end of the month as it announced on Thursday the pending removal of some of its features. Namely, Nearby Friends, Weather alerts, Location History, and Background Location. After June 1, 2022, all user information used for the experiences will cease to be collected, even […]
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How to check if your browser is leaking private data
Data tracking is a major part of using browsers. Whether you like it or not, your browser or the websites you’re visiting can record tons of activities like the links you visit, IP addresses, the machine you’re using, and more. They then use these information to try to learn who you are and show you […]
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LIST: Xiaomi, Redmi devices no longer supported by software updates
Xiaomi is one of the biggest smartphone brands in the world. This is why it’s no surprise that they have a bunch of smartphones in its portfolio, from Mi-branded handsets to Redmi and POCO.
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Converge FiberX Plan 1500 to get 100Mbps for the first 6 months
Thinking of switching to Converge ICT by getting their base fiber plan? Now is the best time as their FiberX Plan 1500 comes with double the internet speeds for a limited time.
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69% of PH companies got hit by ransomware attack in 2021
Recent years have seen the advent of increasing ransomware attacks against companies across the globe and institutions within the Philippines appear to be more affected than most in 2021. A survey by Sophos revealed that as much as 69 percent of Philippine-based firms suffered from ransomware—an increase of 27 percent from 2020—which is significantly higher […]