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 […]
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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?
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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 […]
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Facebook to censor ‘conspiracies’ that dissuade the public from getting COVID-19 vaccine
As the world gears up to face the menacing effect of the COVID-19 through a planned mass vaccination, Facebook joins the cause by combatting “conspiracies” that discourage people from getting inoculation in its own social media space. With consultation from the World Health Organization, Facebook says that it will be expanding on its criteria that […]
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Sony says it’s selling the PlayStation 5 at a loss
When it comes to its latest gaming hardware, Sony is losing money. Despite selling 4.5 million units last year, the company has not turned a profit from the PlayStation 5 console. Per Sony’s investors report, the PlayStation 5‘s retail price at $500 isn’t enough to cover the cost to manufacture it. The company mentions the […]
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Garmin PH announces rugged smartwatch for esports players
Rugged smartwatches are usually aimed at people with an active lifestyle. But Garmin, in partnership with the French pro esports org Team Vitality, has unveiled a new watch designed specifically for gamers: the Garmin Instinct Esports Edition. It’s now available in the Philippines. While many of its features are found in other smartwatches, the Instinct […]
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Cybersecurity and data privacy laws should align to help end child pornography, PLDT asks
PLDT-Smart is asking lawmakers to align “conflicting provisions” on the Philippines cybersecurity and data privacy laws to strengthen the government push to end online child pornography.
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Lawsuit claims Valve is using Steam to prevent price competition in games
Valve Inc., the company behind the popular digital game distribution brand Steam, faces a new lawsuit.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Global version goes official
The Xiaomi Mi 11, the company’s latest flagship, have finally made its global debut.
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Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro now up to Php14,991 cheaper in PH
Huawei’s 2019 flagship, the Mate 30 series, are now more affordable in the Philippines.