Children in the Philippines have the second-highest exposure to online risks, according to a study by VPN service company Surfshark. The country ranks among the three worst out of thirty countries analyzed when it comes to preventing children from being cyberbullied or becoming victims of phishing and other online threats. Thailand is deemed the worst, […]
Posted inGovernment
New driver’s license design unveiled by DOTr and LTO
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) shows off the new design for the Philippine driver’s license. Based on a Facebook post from DOTr, the updated driver’s license will switch from the old blue to a pearl-like white theme. Even with the new design, the agency assures the public that the security features will remain intact. How […]
Posted inAndroid, Comparison
Realme GT 2 Pro vs Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Specs Comparison
Are you in the market for a value-oriented flagship phone? Here’s a comparison of two of the best options.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
PLDT is thinking of selling the rest of its telco towers
The Philippines’ largest telco, PLDT, is looking into the sale of the rest of its tower assets. Per a statement by chief executive Alfredo Panlilio yesterday, the company “will have to consider the balance maybe in the future,” but only after the company has finalized its most recent tower sale and ensure a seamless transition. […]
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Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 12: Specs Comparison
There’s no denying that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is currently one of the best — if not the best — mobile processors in the market today. So if you want to own a proper flagship device, look for a smartphone that has this chipset.
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Vivo X80, X80 Pro announced
Vivo’s most powerful and feature-packed smartphones to date have been announced. The Vivo X80 series comes out in two forms: the vanilla X80 and the X80 Pro. A Pro Plus version also exists, but we’ll not see that until later this year.
Posted inGovernment, Telecoms
US common tower company to expand operations in PH
During his trip to Washington DC, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez met with a couple of IT and networking companies. One of them is SBA Communications, which already operates in the Philippines.
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PNP arrests hackers offering ‘guaranteed’ election victories to politicians
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, in different entrapment operations, arrested three IT professionals claiming that they can hack the Commission on Elections’ system.
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COMELEC precinct finder deactivated status fix
Have you tried COMELEC’s new voter precinct finder portal only to find that your status is set to “deactivated” for some reason? Here’s what you can do.
Posted inExplained, Gaming
Can VPNs really lower my ping when gaming?
Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers, especially ones that market to gamers, would have you believe they offer fast gaming speeds and help lower ping. But is there truth behind the claim? I performed a simple test and found mixed results. It works, but not all the time As I am already a regular VPN […]
Posted inSocial Media
Twitter PH forms team to combat fake news during 2022 PH election
Recognizing how important it is to safeguard public conversation, especially with the 2022 Philippine Election on the horizon, Twitter has assembled a team whose main goal is to identify threats from malicious actors, prevent platform and trend manipulation, and combat misinformation. In other words, the team is pro-facts and anti-fake news. Its members consist of […]
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OPPO K10 5G and K10 Pro goes official
OPPO officially introduces two new high-end smartphones in China, K10 5G and K10 Pro.
Posted inEntertainment, How to's
How to upgrade/downgrade your Netflix subscription
Thinking of changing your monthly Netflix subscription? Here’s how to do it.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Motorola Moto G52: 90Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 680, 50-megapixel
Motorola releases another feature-packed midrange phone that has a vibrant and speedy display, capable processor, sharp cameras, and fast charging. Sadly, it lacks the 5G connectivity that a lot of its competition has. Nonetheless, here’s the Motorola Moto G52.
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Android maintains lead in global market share, but iOS gains momentum
Android has lost 7.58 percent of its global market share for the past five years. Data showed by StockApps indicates that the loss can be attributed to “heightened competition” from rival iOS, whose share rose by 6.09 percent from 19.4 percent in July 2018 to 25.49 percent in January 2022. The remaining 1.49 percent of […]