Filipina Scientist Jenny Ann Barretto discovered the world’s largest caldera that spans about 150 kilometers in diameter — about two times the size of Yellowstone in Wyoming, United States.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
SHAREit surpasses Instagram among top downloaded apps in PH
In a press release, SHAREit bragged that they are one of the most downloaded apps in the Philippines — even beating one of the biggest platforms in the world, Instagram.
Posted inBusiness
US firm grants Php6 million investment to Filipino startup Avion School
Avion School, a Filipino start-up company, was granted a USD125,000 (Php6 million) investment from Y Combinator, the same firm that invested in popular e-platforms like Dropbox, Reddit, and Airbnb.
Posted inInternet
Globe, Converge top Netflix ISP speed index for January 2021
Although PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart have been hailed as the top internet service provider per the latest Ookla Speedtest report, competing telcos Globe and Converge can also claim victory in a different measure. When we look at Netflix’s ISP Speed Index, the latter two emerge as the top service providers for video streaming. Per the Netflix index, […]
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Motorola Moto E6i: Unisoc processor, Android Go, 6.1-inch screen
Many brands have stepped up their entry-level phones, making them robust enough to run a standard Android version. However, some are still coming up with humble-hardware phones stuck with the power-friendly Android Go edition.
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Despite massive improvement, Exynos 2100 still behind Snapdragon 888
It looks like Samsung’s flagship chip is still behind Qualcomm’s.
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CHERRY Chinese New Year Sale revealed
Local tech brand CHERRY has announced its Chinese New Year Sale 2021 for its Cherry Mobile devices and other accessories and appliances.
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PH is ranked 4th worst country in collection, storage, and use of biometric data — study
When it comes to the invasive approach in handling biometric data of citizens and foreigners, the Philippines is among the worst. The country ties with Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the USA, and Uganda in fourth place. Per a study of 96 countries by Comparitech, many countries have increased their use of biometric data. […]
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De Lima requests Senate probe for the increasing signups on sugar daddy websites in the Philippines
Senator Leila de Lima has filed this month Senate Resolution No. 609 to call for an inquiry by the legislative body on the rise of Filipino women looking for sugar daddies. As stated in the resolution, de Lima recognizes the urgent need to protect the vulnerable sectors of society and to address their necessities so […]
Posted inAppliances, Featured
Cheap 32-inch LED TVs under Php5,000
Does your living room still have a fat, aging CRT TV? Or, are you just looking for a secondary screen for your room or to plug in your console with?
Posted inGaming, iOS
PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X/S controllers now support iPhones and iPads with iOS 14.5 update
Beta testers are getting an early taste over Apple’s latest iteration of its prized mobile operating system, iOS 14.5, and, with it, comes a feature that will truly pique the delight of current-gen console owners—native controller support to both PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X/S controllers. A feature that is first to iOS, this means […]
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Apple now has over 1 billion active iPhone users worldwide
Despite some hiccups caused by the pandemic, Apple has managed to reach two important milestones during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021: a revenue that got past $100 billion for the first time in the company’s history, and the number of active iPhone users now currently at over 1 billion. Specifically, the Cupertino […]
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ATM fees for PH interbank transactions in 2021
Attention, ATM cardholders: starting April 7, cash withdrawal fees will be more expensive when you use an automated teller machine (ATM) that is not from your debit card’s issuing bank. The increase in interbank ATM fees, also called acquirer-based charges for ATM transactions, will vary, as it is up to each bank to decide how […]
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OPPO Reno 5 4G, Reno 5 5G prices in the Philippines
Both the Reno 5 4G and Reno 5 5G have made their way in the Philippines.
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Google’s iOS apps ordered to stop tracking users as per new Apple policy
In a move that puts users’ privacy over potential profits, Apple is asking Google to cease tracking users via its applications running on the iOS environment. The announcement came in the form of a blog on Wednesday, which highlights Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy. While still yet to take into effect, the policy will […]