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.
Posted inBusiness, Tech News
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 […]
Posted inAndroid, Reviews
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.
Posted inSpotlight, Tech News
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 […]
Posted inGaming
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 […]
Posted inGovernment
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 […]
Posted inSocial Media
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 […]
Posted inFeatured, How to's
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 […]
Posted inAndroid, Spotlight
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.
Posted inTelecoms
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.
Posted inBusiness, Spotlight
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 […]
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Social Media
Spark dating app aims to compete with Tinder
If you’ve been actively seeking a romantic partner for a while, then you’ve probably tried many dating apps, like Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge, etc. But if you still have not tried Spark, you could be missing out on something familiar, but also potentially better program that’s been topping both Netherland and Ireland’s iOS charts recently. Spark […]
Posted inAutomotive, Spotlight
SM Malls with EV charging stations
There’s no denying that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future. In fact, here in the Philippines, there are already about 13,000 EVs that have been registered as of 2020.
Posted inGovernment
Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges project a go as South Korea grants Php2.96 billion loan
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced a new loan agreement worth Php2.96 billion ($56.6 million) from South Korea. The lent money will be used to fund a megaproject that will connect three major areas in Western Visayas, namely Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Islands. Thus, the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges Project. In a […]
Posted inScience, Spotlight
Method to break down plastics in a matter of days discovered by scientists
Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin have devised a means to break down plastics in just days, a feat that would otherwise take hundreds of years. The key to the discovery is an altered enzyme that causes the plastic material to depolymerize at a fast rate. As published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, it […]