Realme Philippines is expanding its portfolio by bringing its Smart TVs in the country.
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Kingdom Hearts series coming to PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive
What used to be a console-exclusive video game is now coming to PC. In an announcement, developer Square Enix announced that the Kingdom Hearts series is finally coming to PC for the first time.
Posted inTech Rumors
iPhone Pro 2022 will retire the notch for punch-hole, iPhone SE 5G coming soon
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed a couple of details about the 2022 iPhone models, citing Apple’s supply chain sources.
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Lawsuit alleges Apple deliberately releasing iOS updates that slow down iPhone performance
Another day, another Apple lawsuit emerges. This time, a class-action lawsuit alleges that Apple is knowingly releasing iOS updates that can slowly reduce an iPhone’s performance. Degrading a smartphone’s performance will inevitably force users to upgrade to a newer model.
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Lazada, Shopee sign agreement to help end the sale of fake items
Two of the biggest e-commerce platforms in the Philippines, Lazada and Shopee, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help end the sale of fake and counterfeit items.
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GTA Online’s long, annoying loading times can be reduced after all
Despite already seven years old, GTA Online has one of the most annoying quirks since the beginning. No matter how fast your computer or your internet is, there’s no going around its unbearable long loading times.
Posted inGovernment, Tech News
PH lawmaker proposes installation of CCTV cameras on all public roads
With public roads partly being trafficked by wrongdoers, a party-list lawmaker has proposed on Tuesday a move to surveil the public roads with closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) in a bid to prevent criminal acts and aid on their investigations as needed. As per ACT-CIS Rep. Rowena Niña Taduran, the monitoring of crimes can be enhanced […]
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3.3 million users of Cashalo affected by data breach: NPC
As many as 3.3 million Cashalo users are feared to be compromised following a recent breach to the cash-loaning platform, according to the National Privacy Commission (NPC). Chief of Public Information and Assistance Division of the NPC, Roren Marie Chin, claims that preliminary investigations into the matter found that data from the Oriente Express Techsystem […]
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PUBG: New State officially unveiled
A new entry to the PUBG series will arrive this year. Officially called PUBG: New State, the game will introduce new features into the battle royale formula. These features include a new map called Troi, where players will dive in at a futuristic setting (the game is set in 2051) with new weapons, interactable objects, […]
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Facebook settles facial recognition lawsuit worth $650 million
Facebook was in recent years in hot water following a class-action lawsuit against the facial recognition feature it implemented on its social media. After some time of deliberation, a federal judge gave his final decision on Friday asking the giant tech company to settle for $650 million and ordering an “expeditious” pay to the 1.6 […]
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MyPhone myA1 Lite available for only Php1,799
Looking for an ultra-cheap smartphone? Check out the new MyPhone myA1 Lite, possibly one of the cheapest — if not the cheapest — Android-powered smartphones in the local market.
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TikTok agrees to pay $92 million settlement over privacy issues
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $92 million to reach a settlement with US users who, in dozens of lawsuits, claimed the popular video-sharing app violated their privacy, illegally collected personal information, and shared the data to third-parties. The settlement doesn’t mean TikTok is confessing to the crime, but it’s […]
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Xiaomi Mi 11 now official in the Philippines
Only a few weeks after its global version debut, the Xiaomi Mi 11 will finally arrive on the Philippines on March 13. Jam-packed with high-end specs for relatively reasonable price, the Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s first flagship phone for 2021. Per initial reviews, its praised mostly for its 108-megapixel camera, Snapdragon 888 chipset, and a […]
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US lawmaker demands stricter law against violent video games amid rising carjacking cases
Following increasing cases of carjacking, a Chicago-based lawmaker is seeking to prohibit violent video games, like Grand Theft Auto, from everyone, via a bill. The bill, HB3531, is an amendment of the state of Illinois’ Criminal Code of 2012’s Violent Video Games Law. Related stories Games rake in more money than movies, sports combined Video […]
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Nokia to build Philippines’ 5G network in Visayas, Mindanao
Nokia announced on Wednesday a partnership deal with Globe Telecom that will see the installment of 5G network across Philippines’ second and third largest islands. Aside from the establishment of a new up-to-date network, the Finnish multinational company will also see the upgrade of existing 4G network, further solidifying the network operator’s number one status […]