In an act that is best described as economic warfare against China’s claimed island, the Taiwanese government is accusing the Communist country of taking away its technology and engineers—and is, thus, contemplating to make legislations that will offset it. Known as a powerhouse in the tech industry, Taiwan has a world-class reputation that sees its […]
Posted inSmartphones
Global smartphone shipments recover with 27% growth in Q1 2021
The smartphone market has soared in the first quarter of 2021, according to market analyst firms. Per data from IDC, 347 million smartphone units have been shipped in Q1 2021 worldwide, which is equivalent to a 27% year-on-year growth. Similarly, analyst firm IDC revealed a slightly more modest shipment at 346 million, or 25.5% growth. […]
Posted inGaming
Valorant voice chat will be recorded and reviewed to fight toxicity
Riot Games announced that it would start recording voice chats of players while playing Valorant to prevent toxic behavior.
Posted inTech News
Honda plans to sell only 100% electric vehicles by 2040
Japanese vehicle manufacturer Honda has announced its plan to shift from traditional fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2040. The decision seemingly coming from the prospect of an increasing adoption of EVs, which will coincide with the decreasing demand for FCVs, around 2030. In conjunction with the company’s growing espousal of electric-powered […]
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Xiaomi is reportedly developing a memory extension feature for MIUI
An MIUI tipster/leaker has uncovered a new feature that Xiaomi is expected to unveil soon—a memory extension feature for increasing a phone’s overall RAM. According to Kacper Skrzypek, MIUI has an unreleased feature in the Settings called Memory Extension. When enabled, the feature works by designating 1GB of the device’s storage as RAM. As Skrzypek […]
Posted inEntertainment, Spotlight
Netflix holds 35% share of PH streaming market
An internal study by the international streaming guide JustWatch has identified the top three streaming services in the country, collectively taking 66% share of the market during the initial quarter of 2021. At a massive 35% market share, Netflix reigned supreme at the number one spot, overtaking iFlix by 19% and Prime Video by a […]
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Xiaomi blames Redmi Note 9 Pro Max user after phone caught on fire
Like in most brands, we’ve heard a couple of incidents of a Xiaomi smartphone getting caught on fire. There are Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro, Note 10 series, and POCO X3 users saying that their devices suddenly go up in smoke.
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1,921 passwords of 3.28 billion leaked are from PH government websites
About 3.28 billion passwords worldwide were hacked last February 2, which is now called the PWCOMB21, or the Password Compilation Of Many Breaches Of 2021.
Posted inInternet, Telecoms
GOMO: prepaid promos, load, SIM card, and more
GOMO PH is the very first digital telco in the Philippines, and they offer unique features that will differentiate them from the competition. For a quick background, GOMO PH operates using Globe Telecom’s network. Which means you can get access to 4G LTE nationwide, and 5G connection to key cities around the country. Updated: April […]
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A password manager got hacked, jeopardizing thousands of enterprises
Passwordstate, a password manager that’s supposed to safeguard passwords, has been compromised by cybercriminal through an exploit in its upgrade mechanism. As many as 29,000 enterprise users have been affected, specifically users who intended to use the upgrade but instead downloaded and installed malware that sniffed for computer information, including Passwordstate data. According to CSIS […]
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Survey data shows parents, students struggle in distance learning
Ill-equipped to face the rather “unconventional” demand of the pandemic, many households are facing issues that make distance learning a difficult feat. In a survey conducted by Pulse Asia between February 22 and March 3, a finding arose showing that quality internet access and having the right gadgets being common problems affecting the parents and […]
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CHERRY Labor Day Promo discounts select products for frontliners
Cherry Mobile holds a special promo in celebration of the labor day this May 1.
Posted inTelecoms
New PLDT Asenso Fibr Plans introduced for home-based businesses
PLDT recently revealed its new Asenso Fibr plans made for home-based entrepreneurs and businesses.
Posted inInternet
China proclaims lead in 6G development with massive patent portfolio
With 5G technology, China is leading in adoption, rollout, development, and other aspects. And it seems, with the next-generation 6G, the rising superpower in Asia will continue to maintain its dominance. On April 26, which happened to be the World Intellectual Property Day, China let the world know how it’s in a different league with […]
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AirDrop exploit lets others view one’s phone number, email address
A group of researchers at the German university, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, has found a vulnerability with AirDrop that is said to be exploitable to reveal a user’s phone number and email address. Labeled “AirDrop shares more than files,” the study has laid out the mechanics leading to the flaw and how the overall process does […]