If you find USB sticks, cables, or other peripherals lying around, better leave them behind. Avoid plugging them into your computer at all costs, because there’s a chance these seemingly lost items are riddled with malware. As proof of concept, a security researcher created the “OMG Cable” that looks identical to Apple’s official Lighting to […]
Posted inInternet, Smartphones
Global average price for mobile data is $4/GB, mobile traffic surged worldwide
New data presented by StockApps reveals the latest trends in mobile. Worthy of note is the fact that a gigabyte (GB) of data costs $4.07 based on the global average. At that rate, Philippine users have had it better these days than many users elsewhere, what with unli data promos and relatively cheaper volume-based subscriptions […]
Posted inSpotlight, Tech News
Siri, Google Assistant may be listening without you knowing
Normally, Siri and Google Assistant start listening to you when you activate them, such as when you say “Hey Siri” or “OK, Google.” But it turns out these mobile virtual assistants may be listening to you discretely and disregarding your privacy. There’s a lawsuit in the US going on with plaintiffs claiming Siri can suddenly […]
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Movie studios want VPN providers to record user data, disconnect pirates
Virtual Private Network (VPN) services have been primarily used by people who want extra online security and privacy. However, it’s no secret that it’s also being used for piracy.
Posted inAudio, Tech News
Redmi EarBuds 3 Pro with Qualcomm chip, 30-hour battery introduced
Xiaomi launched a couple of new hardware in India, one of them is a brand new TWS earbud, the Redmi EarBuds 3 Pro.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
HiSense U50: UNISOC CPU, 6-inch HD+ screen, 4100mAh battery
Filipinos might know HiSense as a brand for TVs and other household products. What not a lot of us know is that they also sell smartphones in other markets. Their latest release, the U50, is positioned in the entry-level market in Mexico.
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Australian Police given authority to take over social media accounts, delete data
The Australian government has a bill that bolsters police authority in surveilling and catching criminals over the Internet. Known as the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020, this newly passed legislation essentially allows police officers to modify and delete data owned by suspected violators, gather intelligence on networks used by criminals, and seize […]
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TCL L10 Pro: UNISOC CPU, 6.22-inch display, 4000mAh battery
TCL’s latest entry-level smartphone, the L10 Pro, has been introduced carrying only the essentials to keep the price at the lowest.
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Mac repair is up to 2x more expensive in Apple vs independent shops — WSJ
Do you wonder why savvy owners of Apple laptops would rather hire the services of independent repair shops? It’s because it’s cheap, obviously, and there’s a new report to prove it. On August 31, a writer for the Wall Street Journal published a story detailing her experience on having two of her water-damaged Mac computers […]
Posted inAudio, Tech News
JBL Flip 6, PartyBox 110 and 710 officially revealed
JBL has introduced the follow-up to its popular wireless speaker line with the Flip 6, PartyBox 110, and 710.
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Remember PC maker Compaq? It’s making a comeback
Compaq used to be one of the biggest computer brands in the world. In fact, it used to rival IBM back in the 90’s and even one of the top 3 names in its category before it was acquired by HP in 2002.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Redmi 10 Prime: Helio G88, 90Hz display, 50MP camera, 6000mAh battery
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi 10 Prime that boasts a couple of killer specs for the price.
Posted inTelecoms
DITO mobile network performance is almost on par with Smart, Globe — Opensignal
Mobile analytics firm Opensignal has, for the first time, released a new report comparing how DITO Telecommunity‘s mobile network performed against the competition since it began commercial operations in March. Data gathered by Opensignal show that mobile users in DITO’s network are experiencing close to the all-operator average in terms of download speeds. DITO actually […]
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
PLDT targets to double network capacity by end of 2021
With continued investments in cable systems, PLDT has set its sights on doubling its network capacity before 2021 ends. As of August this year, PLDT said that its domestic backbone capacity can reach 55 terabits per second. That amount, which the company claims to be already the most expansive in the Philippines, is expected to […]
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Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HP1, 50MP ISOCELL GN2 mobile camera sensors revealed
Samsung’s mobile sensor brand, ISOCELL, released two new products recently.