Steam, a digital gaming distribution platform, is among those affected by the implementation of the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services in the Philippines that started on June 1, 2025. At first glance, the imposed VAT indicates higher prices of Steam games for Filipino gamers. For instance, a Php1,000 game pre-tax will become Php1,120 […]
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Go back to school in style with vivo V50 in Ancora Red
Excited to go back to school? You better be ready to slay, and the vivo V50 in Ancora Red is your new go-to companion for confidence and class. This sleek phone is designed to turn heads and keep you ahead of the game with its stylish design and advanced features. The vivo V50 comes in […]
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CHERRY PH releases Wireless OTG Karaoke machine for Php2,990
CHERRY PH unveils its new portable, wireless on-the-go (OTG) karaoke system, perfect for every Filipino home, priced at only Php2,990. It features a water cup speaker design for easy portability, two mini microphones for you and your duet, and a customizable LED light show effect. Despite its small size, the CHERRY Wireless OTG Karaoke machine […]
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HONOR Philippines teases new AI phone launch
HONOR Philippines has started teasing a new AI phone.
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“What hafen, Vella?” — What does this trend mean?
“What hafen, Vella? Why you cryin’ again? I knoe, vamfyr, right? Vamfyr will feyt to me.” Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard this quote circulating on various social media platforms, in everyday conversations, and even parodied by various brands and personalities. So, what is it, and […]
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Singapore through the lens of the POCO F7 Ultra
Xiaomi Philippines brought members of the Philippine media to Singapore for the launch of their latest flagship-killer, the POCO F7 Ultra.
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TECNO Pova Curve: 144Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, 5500mAh battery
TECNO launched the Pova Curve 5G. Apart from the impressive specs you’d expect from the series, this particular model comes with an extra sleek design.
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Moto G86, G86 Power: 120Hz OLED, Dimensity 7300, up to 6720mAh
Motorola has introduced the Moto G86 and G86 Power in select parts of Europe.
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Moto G56: Dimensity 7060 CPU, 120Hz FHD+ display, 5200mAh battery
Motorola’s new Moto G56 is a budget phone powered by a fresh new processor from MediaTek, the Dimensity 7060 processor. In fact, it’s possibly the first smartphone to use it that has been made public.
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vivo S30, S30 Pro mini: up to Dimensity 9300 Plus, 120Hz AMOLED, 6500mAh battery
vivo has introduced the S30 and S30 Pro mini in China with chic designs and a camera layout that looks a lot like the new iPhone 16.
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realme C71: 6300mAh battery, UNISOC T7259 CPU, 120Hz HD+ display
realme continues to beef up the entry-level C-series with a new device, the realme C71.
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realme C73: 6000mAh battery, Dimensity 6300 CPU, HD+ IPS display
realme’s latest smartphone yet again has a big battery. Meet the realme C73.
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Disney Plus PH streaming plans get massive 75% discount
Disney Plus Philippines is offering massive discounts on all its plans for the month of June 2025.
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LIST: NCAP-covered roads in Metro Manila
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will re-implement the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) beginning on May 26, 2025. This follows the partial lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) by the Philippine Supreme Court (SC). Under the revived NCAP, the MMDA and the respective local government units (LGUs) will use CCTV cameras along major […]
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Microsoft’s AI weather tool is faster and more accurate compared to global forecasters
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has many use cases, including improved and efficient weather forecasting, which can be particularly useful for places experiencing regular typhoons like the Philippines. In a recent development, Microsoft released its new AI model to beat the current forecasting methods in terms of air quality tracking, ocean waves, sea ice, weather pattern recognition, […]