A Filipino has shown off a locally made hoverboard in Subic, Zambales, in an attempt to break a world record.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Realme C11 2021 now available in the Philippines
Realme Philippines just announced the availability of the C11 2021 in the country.
Posted inGovernment, Social Media
Social media campaign spending will be regulated by COMELEC
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is looking into reforming its rules for the upcoming national and local elections in May 2022 so that social media ads of candidates are included in their statements of contributions and expenditures. Per COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, the May 2022 election will be different from previous elections due to the […]
Posted iniOS, Tech News
EU pressures Apple to let users sideload apps
Back in April, Apple CEO Tim Cook said sideloading apps is a terrible idea, as it would apparently break the iPhone’s security and privacy. The European Union essentially thinks that argument is a load of bull. On July 2, Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president and antitrust chief of the European Commission, warned Apple to […]
Posted inSmartphones, Tech Rumors
Samsung to bring back vapor chamber cooling in 2022 smartphones — report
A new report says Samsung could potentially bring back its vapor chamber cooling technology for its 2022 smartphones. DigiTimes says supply chain sources are preparing for more 5G, new chipsets, and the aforementioned vapor chamber development. This is not the first time that Samsung will use the said technology. The Galaxy S10 Plus previously had […]
Posted inComputers, Tech News
Crypto miners caught using 3,800+ PS4 consoles with stolen electricity
Crypto miners in Ukraine have been caught using 3,800+ Sony PlayStation 4 consoles. In addition to the PS4s, the Security Service of Ukraine officials found over 500 graphics cards and 50 processors as well. No one really expected to see people use the PlayStation 4 for crypto mining, considering that it’s no longer that powerful […]
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Nokia is suing OPPO over patent infringement
Nokia may not be as popular as it used to be in mainstream tech, but the fruit of their innovation are still around. In fact, Nokia is making bucks by signing licensing agreements for other tech companies to use their patents.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Google Play Services update support on Android Jelly Bean to end soon
Those still using an Android Jelly Bean smartphone may want to upgrade soon as Google announced it would stop seeding Play Services updates to these devices.
Posted inBusiness
Electronics continue to be the Philippines’ top export in May 2021
Electronic products are still the Philippines’ top export this year.
Posted inBusiness, Telecoms
Singapore firm invests Php24 billion in Philippines’ fiber internet backbone project
HyalRoute Group, a fiber infrastructure company based in Singapore, announced that they’ve made an initial investment of USD500 (around Php24.9 billion) for the construction of the Philippines’ fiber internet backbone project.
Posted inGaming
Moonton’s exclusivity contract with esports organizations spark controversy
There had been rumors coming up claiming that Moonton, developer of the popular mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), have engaged in exclusivity contract with a couple of esports organizations. A supposed deal that has sparked controversy online.
Posted inAndroid, Smartphones
Infinix HOT 10S MLBB Edition specs, price in PH
Infinix has officially unveiled the Infinix HOT 10S MLBB Edition. As the name suggests, it’s identical to the original HOT 10S but with some design differences. The back of the phone has a huge ‘LEGENDARY’ text printed on it, which is a reference to a term used in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Other specs remain […]
Posted inGaming, Spotlight
Tencent uses facial recognition to catch late-night child gamers breaking curfew
Tencent is deploying a facial recognition “midnight patrol” feature to catch children and teenagers who are pretending to be adults to get around government curfew for underage gamers. The Chinese government banned online gaming for people under 18 between 10PM and 8AM as part of its measures to fight the damaging effects of too much […]
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Vivo Y53s 4G: Helio G80, 5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
Vivo has introduced the new Y53s 4G abroad.
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Qualcomm launches its own Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Qualcomm has released its own smartphone for its 1.6 million Snapdragon Insiders, a group of fans and enthusiasts.