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.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Realme Q5i: Dimensity 810, 90Hz AMOLED, 33W fast charging
Realme intros an addition to the Q series, a line of upscaled midrange smartphones with some premium features and sleek design. Here’s the brand-new Realme Q5i.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Realme Pad mini WiFi-only model launched
Realme Philippines was the first to offer the brand’s second tablet, the Realme Pad mini. Now, they’re introducing a cheaper option for those who are on a tight budget.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Infinix Smart 6 HD: 6.6-inch screen, 5000mAh battery, 2GB RAM
Infinix just introduced a new budget phone, the Smart 6 HD, and the Philippines is one of the first to have it.
Posted inGaming, Government
AMLC urges banks to monitor play-to-earn game transactions more diligently
Electronic money institutions and banks should scrutinize more closely transactions involving cryptocurrencies from play-to-earn video games, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). In a Viber message shared by BusinessWorld, AMLC Executive Director Mel Georgie B. Racela said that these firms should “conduct customer due diligence,” and file suspicious transaction reports should they suspect any […]
Posted inTech News
MetaMask warns iPhone crypto users against phishing attacks
MetaMask, a crypto wallet service owned by ConsenSys, warned iPhone users against phishing attacks.
Posted inTelecoms
PLDT barred over 1 billion access to online child abuse
PLDT and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, said that they blocked over one billion user attempts to access online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). And that’s just since last November.
Posted inLaptops, Tech News
Razer X Lambda Tensorbook laptop unveiled
Razer has a brand-new laptop. But unlike all of their products, this isn’t directed to gamers, but instead, this Tensorbook device is meant for researchers who are into machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Realme V23: Dimensity 810 CPU, 12GB RAM, 33W charging
Realme’s next 5G midrange phone device, the V23, have been spotted on the Chinese social media website Weibo before its official release.
Posted inGaming
Sword Art Online Variant Showdown game: Characters, Release Date, Gameplay
If you have been a fan of the popular anime, Sword Art Online, then there’s something to look forward to because a new game is coming to mobile this year. A new game as part of the Sword Art Online franchise called “Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown” is coming to both iOS and Android devices. […]
Posted inSocial Media
Meta to charge content creators 47.5% fee for selling virtual products on its metaverse platform
Creators will be charged fees up to 47.5% to be permitted to sell virtual products on its metaverse platform Horizon Worlds. This is a surcharge as this is significantly more than the charges of Apple to its developers on the App Store. The test of virtual sales inside the metaverse platform of Horizon Worlds has […]