China hopes to fight the spread of false information by displaying user locations using their internet protocol (IP) addresses. The social media networks that will receive this feature are China’s own version of Instagram called ‘Xiaohongshu’ as well as their versions of Tiktok which are ‘Kuaishou’ and ‘Douyin’—both video-streaming platforms. Quora-like website, Zhihu, will also […]
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OnePlus 10 Pro now available in the Philippines
OnePlus has launched the global version of its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech News
Canalys: Top 5 smartphone brands in the world for Q1 2022
March has ended a few weeks ago, which is why we now have the smartphone sales figures for the first quarter of the year that gives us a look how well our favorite brands performed in the beginning of the year.
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DICT reopens free Python Programming Courses
You may be one of the many Filipinos urged by their family and friends to learn programming as such related fields have some of the highest-earning jobs in the world.
Posted inAppliances
Best portable blenders in the Philippines
Like air fryers, portable blenders have been one of the hottest appliances in the last few years.
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Electric chopsticks that can enhance taste developed in Japan
Researchers from Japan have developed electric chopsticks to tailor fit the salty taste of a person. This could possibly be a game-changer for those who need to reduce their sodium intake. Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita and beverage company Kirin Holdings Co. co-developed the product which could enhance the taste through the use of electrical […]
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House bill wants to rename NAIA back to Manila International Airport
A party-list lawmaker has proposed a new measure that will rename the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) back to its original name, the Manila International Airport (MIA).
Posted inHow to's, Social Media
How to check old comments on Instagram
There is an ongoing trend on TikTok where users are scouring their Instagram activity to check their oldest comments.
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Netflix with ads may arrive soon
After the price hike announcement and tighter rules for password-sharers, it looks like Netflix is throttling down, and may even launch a cheaper plan with ads, after it experienced a decline in subscribers for the first time in years.
Posted inTelecoms
Select Smart prepaid promos now come with free TikTok access
TikTok is easily one of the biggest and the hottest video-sharing social media platforms on the planet today. In fact, the company just recorded 1 billion monthly active users — with more than 240 million of that coming from Southeast Asia.
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OnePlus Nord N20 5G: Snapdragon 695, 60Hz AMOLED, 33W charging
OnePlus strengthens its presence in the midrange market with the release of a new Nord device, the N20 5G.
Posted inSocial Media, Spotlight
TikTok under scrutiny for child sexual abuse content
Government agencies in the US have launched a probe into TikTok and how it handles child sexual abuse material, as apparently explicit content still manages to slip through the app’s moderation tools. Among the agencies investigating the short-form video app include the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. A section chief at […]
Posted inComputers, Spotlight
Avoid unofficial Windows 11 installers to prevent malware
Upgrading to Windows 11? Be careful where you get a copy of the installation media, as there’s an unofficial version out there with malware inside. Per CloudSEK threat researchers via BleepingComputer, bad actors are manipulating search engines so that their fraudulent websites that are disguised to look like a legitimate Microsoft page for Windows 11 […]
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PAGASA says two meteor showers to be seen this April
Filipino stargazers, get ready for two meteor showers this month. PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration) Astronomical Diary stated that a meteor shower called Lyrids could be observed from April 16 to 25. When the meteor shower’s radiant Hercules rises, the said meteor shower can be observed at around 9:17PM at night and […]
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Digimon Survive release date is set on July 28th
Digimon Survive appears to finally have a release date after several development delays over the last few years. Originally scheduled to launch in 2019, Digimon Survive was delayed to 2020, 2021, and finally 2022. But delays were expected during the global health crisis. Since the world is slowly returning to normal, the release date is […]