Badly hit by the global health issue, the Philippines has seen a sharp decline in its GDP, prompting for the creation of a bill that certain optimistic politicians see as a potent measure to revive the country’s struggling economy. Currently on its third and final reading, House Bill 8065, which will impose taxes on electronic […]
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Huawei patents method, equipment for fixing scratched smartphone screens
Huawei has come up with a way to fix smartphones’ most common blemish—scratches—as it files a patent that will pave way for a means to keep our gadgets in pristine condition. The word came after the giant tech company reportedly applied for a patent which promises a “method and equipment for removing scratches on glass.” […]
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PH gov’t may fine telcos up to Php365 million if they fail to meet internet speed targets
Philippine telcos may soon face big penalties if they fail to meet their internet speed targets.
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LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 wireless earbuds priced in the Philippines
The next year will be an exciting time for audiophiles and sounds enthusiasts as LG introduces its latest offering in the TWS Earbuds space—the LG TONE Free HBS-FN6. Powered by Meridian Audio, the wireless earbuds feature both Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Headphone Spatial Processing (HSP) for a truly immersive 3D audio experience. Adding to […]
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No more charger in the box of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11
Xiaomi, one of the few companies that mocked Apple for initiating a move over environmental concerns, finds itself following the same vogue by choosing not to include a charger with the Mi 11 out-of-the-box. As announced over Chinese social site Weibo, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun claims that the Xiaomi Mi 11 will “pack lightly,” followed […]
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UMIDIGI A9 is a smartphone with a built-in thermometer
We’re currently living in extraordinary times, and at least one smartphone company is addressing that. You may haven’t heard of them, but UMIDIGI is a China-based smartphone brand, and they released the first smartphone with a thermometer.
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DITO built more cell towers than its 2020 target
It appears that the duopoly of Smart and Globe will finally end now that DITO Telecommunity is now in the picture. And from what it looks like, they are more than just an average competitor.
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Sunlight Air offers domestic flights in the Philippines
Sunlight Air is the latest airline to join the domestic flight fray in the Philippines. Founded in July 22, 2019, Sunlight Air is aiming to serve commercial domestic flights where there is high tourism demand, including destinations such as Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, and Siargao. It will also offer flights in locations that are yet to be […]
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Games rake in more money than movies, sports combined
More and more people are spending their money on video games, with gaming revenue all over the world estimated to be around $197.7 billion by the end of 2020. In comparison, the combined revenue that the film and sports industries made in 2019 is only $175 billion, per data from the International Data Corporation as reported by MarketWatch. […]
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MediaTek is king of smartphone chipsets in Q3 2020, beating Qualcomm
Strong demand for budget smartphones in the third quarter of 2020, especially in China and India, has led to Taiwan-based MediaTek to emerge as the biggest smartphone vendor, surpassing Qualcomm. According to data from research firm Counterpoint, more than 100 million MediaTek-powered mobile devices were sold in Q3 2020, a five percent year-on-year increase. This places MediaTek’s […]
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Red Broadband Plans, Prices, Internet Speed, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Since its launch, Red Broadband has gradually unveiled more information about the services it will be offering to prospective customers. Here is everything we know so far about the latest Internet service in the Philippines. What is Red Broadband? Red Broadband is a Philippine Internet service with pay TV, a joint venture of direct-to-home satellite […]
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OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus: Snapdragon 865, 90Hz AMOLED screen, 65W fast charging
Before the year ends, OPPO releases a proper flagship device — the OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus.
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Rare, Ultra Instinct Gokus lost in the sea
If you are an avid toy collector, most especially of anime figures, then you know how heartbreaking it is to lose one of them. This is the case for Goku collectors after a terrible storm doomed the One Apus container ship in the Pacific Ocean just northwest of Hawaii late last month. It is believed […]
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How to recover a hacked YouTube account (and how to protect it)
Hackers and hijackers are always on the prowl targeting various accounts, like emails and YouTube channels. And sometimes, they are able to attack high-profile accounts that get reported on the news, like the hacking incident of ABS-CBN’s YouTube channel. The issue has since been resolved, but hackers are still a threat to every one of […]
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Wearable device could help control computers through hand gestures
The future is at hand… no, literally with a gesture-detecting device which may greatly aid prosthetics and electronic devices. This latest technology is developed by UC Berkeley researchers. In order to assume control over prosthetics, for example, it will need to harness the combines powers of biosensors as well as AI software to recognise a […]