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 […]
Posted inGovernment
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.
Posted inEntertainment
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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
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 […]
Posted inGovernment, Science
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 […]
Posted inGaming
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 […]
Posted inTech News
Realme 9 Pro Plus Free Fire Limited Edition now in PH
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has been in the market for weeks. While it’s great to be an early adopter, there are also perks for those who are late on getting one. Check out the new Free Fire Limited Edition.
Posted inInternet
Teachers think school internet too slow for online classes — survey
For better or worse, online classes became part of the new normal to continue teaching and learning activities while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. As to whether online classes can be held at Metro Manila schools, teachers don’t think so because of slow internet. About 88% of the 9,254 teachers surveyed by the Alliance of […]
Posted inInternet, Telecoms
Ookla: Smart is the fastest, Globe is the most consistent in Q1 2022
Just like that, we’re already four months in on 2022. With that, Speedtest by Ookla has released its report regarding the mobile internet situation in the Philippines for the first quarter of the year.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Tech News
7-Zip security vulnerability grants Administrator privilege to hackers
One of the oldest archiving applications, 7-Zip, has been discovered to have a zero-day security vulnerability, which allows command execution and privilege escalation. This means that attackers can get administrator access to the victim’s computer and install/run suspicious apps. Although 7-Zip is a cross-platform program, this security vulnerability is specific to Windows since it relies on 7-Zip’s interaction […]
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Redmi Note 10T with Snapdragon 480 chip launched
Xiaomi has launched a new version of the Redmi Note 10T 5G in Japan.