As the government and its citizens are hungry for more telco players, foreign players are now exploring the Philippine internet market.
Posted inSocial Media
Lyka users warned over possible privacy and security concerns
Lyka is a new type of social media platform that has seen much hype in the last few months. The lure is, you can literally make money by converting gems, which you can earn by engaging within the app.
Posted inSmartphones, Spotlight
Android smartphones depreciate two times faster than iPhones — report
If you’re buying a smartphone with the intent of selling it later, you might want to stick to an iPhone and skip Android smartphones. According to a new report, Android-powered phones, including flagship devices, lose their initial retail value twice as fast as the iPhone. As revealed by the recently released Mobile Phone Value Depreciation […]
Posted inTech News
North Korea duped white hat hackers worldwide into working for the regime
Google has discovered a new cyberwarfare tactic that North Korea had been using for months to trick security researchers into doing the regime’s bidding. As reported by the Google Threat Analysis Group, hackers from North Korea had been targeting white hats—you know, the good guys who discover bugs in order to find fixes to prevent […]
Posted inTech Rumors
Foldable iPhone will feature a Galaxy Z Flip-like form-factor
It’s no secret that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. Last year, we saw many leaks and rumors suggesting that a new Apple smartphone form-factor is indeed in the works.
Posted inTelecoms
Elon Musk’s Starlink partnership still ‘premature to talk about’, Converge ICT clarifies
Converge ICT has issued an official statement regarding news of their partnership with Starlink.
Posted inTech Rumors
iPhone 13 will have always-on display, refined matte black color, and more
We’re still months away from the iPhone 13’s release. But being one of the most anticipated line of phones in the market, rumors surrounding the device are starting to come up as early as now.
Posted inDeal Alert
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel gets a Php5,000 price drop
A couple of months after its local release, Lenovo announced that the Legion Phone Duel is getting a major price drop in the Philippines.
Posted inTech News
Realme to release new Narzo 30 series, gaming accessories
A leak, in a form of a tweet, has been catching the attention of the internet recently, which depicts a launch for the Realme Narzo 30 series and other products that appear to be a venture into the PC space. As per a tweeted photo, it seems that Realme is pursuing to expand into gaming […]
Posted inGaming
Cinemas are now leasing their big screens to gamers
Ever find your 50-inches screen a little too small for you and your friends to enjoy? There now an easy fix to that problem, which, while may seem unconventional at first, is actually feasible—use the cinema’s big screen instead. When many movie houses are closing down, operating at half a capacity, or have little to […]
Posted inInternet
SpaceX, Converge ICT in discussion to bring Starlink satellite internet to the Philippines
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), owned by American billionaire Elon Musk, and Converge ICT, owned by Pampanga-based internet tycoon Dennis Anthony H. Uy, are said to be in talks to bring Starlink broadband satellite services to the Philippine market. As per The Inquirer, the plan for the venture is being panned out with representatives from […]
Posted inTech News
People from Asia Pacific trust robots more than humans in managing money
The market’s financial instability and people’s personal finances have changed drastically in the last year, which has also altered how people handle money.
Posted inTech Rumors
Facebook is rumored to be working on its own smartwatch
Social media giant Facebook appears to be making advancements in its attempt to expand its hardware business.
Posted inTech News
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra with a rear-facing display showcased in the flesh
A Filipino YouTuber named Tech Buff PH posted a video showcasing the unreleased Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra in the flesh.
Posted inScience, Tech News
San Francisco researchers discover new COVID-19 detection technique that uses smartphone camera
Researchers hailing from Gladstone Institute and University of California in the US are developing a new method of rapid COVID-19 testing, and one component it uses is one you already have in your person—your smartphone camera. According to one of the researchers, bioengineer Dan Fletcher, phone cameras have advanced to the point they can more […]