Password manager NordPass has conducted a study that sought to assess the level of safety that corporate CEOs employ through their password choices. The result showed a concerningly weak string of full numbers and alphabets, such as “123456,” “123456789,” “qwerty,” and “password”. The research was based on more than 290 million cases of cybersecurity attacks, […]
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Globe expands its 5G reach with 380 new sites in Q1 2022
Network service provider Globe now has a bigger 5G reach, thanks to 380 new sites it established in the first three months of this year. The provinces of Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Misamis Oriental, and Metro Manila became hosts to the extended facilities, subsequently giving 95 percent access to the population within the […]
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PLDT, Cisco team up to improve 5G in the Philippines
Two industry leaders, PLDT and Cisco, are making a partnership to bring 5G mobile internet to a higher degree in the Philippines. The tie-up will see PLDT’s 5G TechoLab in Makati City as its center, which will be a host to the 5G SA service. With Cisco’s 5G SA Solution as strong support, the project […]
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DTI and SBCorp RiseUP loan program aims to help MSMEs
A new loaning program for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) was opened by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through Small Business (SB) Corp. The program is called RiseUP, which targets several sectors, even those with fast-moving consumer goods and involved in travel. This aims to help in the recovery of the economy […]
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Special Force Rush: Play-to-earn FPS game, Maps, NFTs, Gameplay
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 […]
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.
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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 […]