People say love knows no distance. But when you want to meet your significant other far, far away, you gotta have money for transportation. Here we are with a story of a gamer, a young Indonesian girl who met the supposed love of her life in Free Fire. Her love for her online boyfriend was […]
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14 Filipino startups to receive Php43 million in funding from DOST
The list of 14 Filipino start-ups to receive a total of funding of Php43million from the government has been announced.
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Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute suffers security breach due to VPN flaw
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in Daejeon, South Korea revealed last week that malicious actors from North Korea managed to break through their security by means of a VPN vulnerability. Cybersecurity firm IssueMakersLab in Seoul determined that one of thirteen unauthorized IP addresses involved in the breach dated May 14 belonged to Kimsuky, […]
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25% of GPU supply in Q1 2021 bought by crypto miners
The year 2021 remains a tough time to upgrade to the latest graphics cards, and gamers have cryptocurrency mining to thank for their misery. Apparently, an estimated 25 percent of all GPUs sold at the start of 2021 ended up in the hands of miners. Per analyst firm Jon Peddie Research, cryptocurrency miners managed to […]
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Plus9 Game Club is a new subscription service that curates Asian-developed games
There are lots of ways to grow your gaming library, from the FREE games on the Epic Games Store, subscription on Apple Arcade and Xbox Game Pass, or buying on Steam. But with the new Plus9 Game Club, you can get Asian-developed games on a regular basis. In addition to 14 games at launch, Plus9 […]
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Facebook smartwatch features two cameras, heart rate sensor, LTE — report
A Facebook smartwatch is reportedly in the works but the details sound so bad it’s unlikely it’s being considered seriously. The Verge said that there will be two cameras in the smartwatch. The first one in front of the display is meant for video calling, while the second 1080p auto-focus camera can be used for […]
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Pokemon Unite MOBA game launching on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch this 2021
New multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Pokemon Unite is set to be released next month. The Pokemon Company revealed that the Nintendo Switch version will go live first in July, while the mobile version for Android and iOS is scheduled for September. Cross-play between the two platforms is planned, but there’s no information yet […]
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Amazon Echo smart speakers now available in the Philippines
Amazon unveiled that its 4th gen Amazon Echo Dot International Version and 4th gen Amazon Echo International Edition smart speakers will be available in the Philippines directly from Amazon.com. These smart speakers aren’t really new products. Originally launched back in 2014, the Amazon Echo has been in the market for 8 years, while the Echo […]
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SSS Unemployment Benefits: Everything you need to know
When you live paycheck to paycheck, getting abruptly unemployed is one of the worst things that could ever happen. It is like suddenly getting deprived of your means for a living which covers the gamut of every household’s expenses such as the bills, food, and rent.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
Ragnarok X: Next Generation now available in the Philippines
Ragnarok X: Next Generation finally launches in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Huawei MatePad T10 Kids Edition with anti-shock case now official
Huawei has created a tablet specifically made for kids. Meet the MatePad T10 Kids Edition, and boy, why isn’t everyone making products like this.
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Current Wear OS smartwatches may or may not receive next-gen updates
Smartwatches today features top-notch hardware. However, the physical aspect is only half the story.
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DTI issues warning against online pyramid schemes
The Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau of the Department of Trade and Industry is advising the public to be cautious of online pyramid schemes and chain distribution plans that are running amok in Facebook, Instagram and other social media. According to DTI Assistant Secretary Ronnel Abrenica, there are businesses that take advantage of their customers by […]
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US President Biden order may issue subpoenas, bans on Chinese apps
United States President Joe Biden intensifies its crackdown on Chinese companies in the name of privacy and data security.
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Runescape mobile game arrives on Android and iOS
Runescape, which claims to be the most popular free-to-play MMORPG, has launched on mobile devices. This new RuneScape for Android and iOS isn’t some spinoff or a separate take from the desktop version that developer Jagex has been regularly working on since 2001. In fact, this mobile version features cross-play and cross-progression, so players can […]