The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is looking into space science and technology applications to bring internet connectivity for public schools, especially schools in far-flung rural locations. According to PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano Jr., the national space agency will also assist the Department of Education in establishing a future workforce that’s ready and knowledgeable in […]
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IBM and Samsung’s new chip design could possibly provide week-long battery life
IBM and Samsung have announced a breakthrough in semiconductor design that could lead to faster performance and better battery life for devices. Essentially, the new idea is to stack the transistors vertically so more can be packed in a given space. Known as Vertical Transport Field Effect Transistors (VTFET), the new design has transistors rotated […]
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Senate approves bill allowing full foreign ownership of telcos, airlines, and other public services
The Senate approved on final reading a bill that lets foreigners have full control of public services in the Philippines. With Senate Bill No. 2094, the Commonwealth Act No. 46 or Public Service Act will be amended to clearly differentiate public services from public utilities. Telecommunications, transportation, and other key industries that will be categorized […]
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Android 12 Go Edition: Faster app launches, better battery life, easier app sharing
Entry-level Android smartphones launching in 2022 will be running the recently released Go edition of Android 12, according to an official Google blog post. The latest iteration of Go is bringing new features, the most significant of which are the faster app launches, better battery life, and easier app sharing. Through the new SplashScreen API, […]
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Motorola Moto E40 now available in the Philippines
Motorola brought the Moto E40 in the Philippines, which is said to be the cheapest 90Hz smartphone in the country.
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Honor Play 30 Plus: 90Hz display, Dimensity 700, 5000mAh battery
Honor announces a refresh to its popular Play line with the new Play 30 Plus.
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Honor X30: 6.8-inch 120Hz, Snapdragon 695, 66W charging
Honor just introduced the X30, a well-dressed, well-packed midrange smartphone.
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Infinix INBook X1 Pro i7 lands in PH
Infinix’s most powerful laptop to date, the INBook X1 Pro, has made its way to the Philippines.
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Infinix Hot 11 Play price in the Philippines
Infinix Philippines brought a new entry-level smartphone in the country, the Hot 11 Play.
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Lalamove 6-wheel trucks for long-distance deliveries now available
If there’s one positive thing that the health crisis created is that it awaken the entrepreneurship of a lot of Filipinos. If you’re one of them, and you’ve already grown your business, having access to a flexible logistic service is of great importance. Thankfully, there’s Lalamove.
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SIM registration bill passes third and final reading in the senate
The mandatory SIM registration bill has passed the third and final reading on the senate today, December 16.
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TECNO Pova Neo price in the Philippines
Looking for an entry-level smartphone with a big display for work or entertainment? Then you might want to check out the TECNO Pova Neo.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021 officially revealed
Samsung has a new budget tablet with the release of the Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021.
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OPPO Find N: 7.1-inch foldable screen, No gaps, Snapdragon 888 CPU
OPPO has introduced its very first foldable phone, the Find N.
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Exploding smartphones: Here’s why and how to prevent it from happening
The chances are very slim, but the possibility exists that your phone may unexpectedly explode. Remember the Samsung Galaxy Note 7? It was a top-notch phone that was praised for superb design and construction, and yet a few months since its release Samsung had to issue an international recall after numerous reports of the Note […]