If miners can greedily use graphics cards for purposes other than gaming, so can cyber criminals with their nefarious operations. These people managed to create a proof-of-concept tool that can execute code from the GPU, and they’re selling it at the black market. As first reported by Bleeping Computer, the tool allows a hacker to […]
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Old Game Boy games to arrive on Nintendo Switch Online — report
There’s a rumor going around that, if confirmed true, will certainly delight every Nintendo Switch Online subscriber. It’s not yet officially announced, but Nintendo’s online service is reportedly going to offer games from the venerable Game Boy and Game Boy Color generations very soon. This latest tidbit comes from NateDrake, a known insider and leaker […]
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Latest DOTA 2 update pays tribute to ‘Dunoo’
DOTA 2 has released today its latest seasonal Plus update, with a returning feature to pay tribute to a beloved esports caster. Last Friday, it was announced that Aldrin “Dunoo” Pangan passed away. Naturally, members of the Pinoy gaming community are saddened by the news and will miss his talent. To honor his legacy in […]
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Google AI Photo Upscaling tech can impressively improve image quality
We’ve all laughed at crime TV shows/movies where investigators would try to “enhance” blurry photo evidence as if it were that easy. Well, thanks to Google, such tech would actually become a reality.
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Windows 11 to be released as a free update on October 5
Microsoft has finally announced the official release date for Windows 11.
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Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max Php3,000 cheaper this September
Cherry Mobile’s most recent killer phone, the Aqua S9 Max, has gotten a special price drop for the whole month of September.
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Huawei’s EMUI 12 comes with new features, improved UI
With EMUI 11 well-established at this point, it’s time for Huawei users to look forward to something new. Last Friday, Huawei announced the next version EMUI 12, along with fresh features and a sleeker user interface. You would be forgiven for mistaking the EMUI 12 as the HarmonyOS 2.0, Huawei’s homegrown mobile operating system. The […]
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New Huawei smartphone now uses 60% Chinese-made components
Chinese phone manufacturer Huawei is utilizing more parts and components made in its home country, as Huawei remains on the US entity list and is effectively barred from buying American-made chips for its smartphones. In a teardown of the Huawei Mate 40E, Nikkei Asia and Fomalhaut Techno Solutions were able to discern how many of […]
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Lenovo K13: UNISOC SC9863A, 5000mAh battery, Android 10 Go
Lenovo is starting to develop a habit of rebranding Motorola phones and make them their own. That’s exactly what happened with the new Lenovo K13.
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TECNO Spark 8: Helio P22 CPU, 5000mAh battery, HD+ screen
TECNO Mobile subtly launched the Spark 8 in Nigeria.
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Chinese government limits its minors to 3 hours of online gaming per week
The Chinese government is limiting its minors to 3 hours of online gaming per week.
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Pinoy farmer son created an eco-friendly sealant from Pili tree waste
A son of a Filipino farmer has won a James Dyson Award for discovering an eco-friendly sealant made from Pili tree waste.
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You can install Windows 11 on old hardware, but you won’t receive future updates
Windows 11 is coming, and it’s not for everyone. That’s because, in terms of hardware, Microsoft released a set of minimum requirements that excludes most PCs released before 2019. However, Microsoft announced late last week that it won’t be necessarily stopping users with older hardware from installing the upcoming operating system. There’s just one big […]
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Broken iPhone 12 earpiece? Apple offers free repair
If you’re experiencing sound issues with your iPhone 12—specifically, there’s no sound emitting from the earpiece during calls—Apple might offer a repair service free of charge. Per a newly launched service program, Apple says there’s a “very small percentage” of users who own iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro that may be affected. The company […]
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Netflix starts test for subscription-only mobile games
After months of rumors and speculation, and subsequent confirmation to investors, we’re finally seeing some substance to Netflix’s planned expansion into video games. The streaming service has begun letting subscribers in Poland try two games on Android. These two games—Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3—are part of Netflix’s gaming service that automatically comes bundled […]