One o the key features of the new iPhone 12 series is their 5G connectivity. So what better way to get these devices than to have them with a postpaid plan.
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Adrozek malware steals data from Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers
A Microsoft research team has discovered an intricate scheme that sees prominent web browsers getting tampered, leading to actions that expose the user to a cascade of harmful consequences. Dubbed “Adrozek,” an umbrella term to a family of browser modifiers, the malware is capable of changing specific DLL files, adding unauthorized web extensions, and inserting […]
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Manny Pacquiao will launch ‘PacPay’ payment platform in 2021
Following his venture into cryptocurrency last year with the debut of the celebrity cryptocurrency called “Pac tokens,” Filipino boxing superstar and politician, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, is kicking off his own payment platform named PacPay. Quoting on his latest venture, Pacquiao claims that Pac Technologies, his startup company, will start offering PacPay in early 2021 whose […]
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National Broadband Program 2021 budget increased from Php902 million to Php1.9 billion
In a move that sees the 2021 budget for the National Broadband Program (NBP) jumping to a higher value, the Philippine Congress signed the General Appropriations Bill last Wednesday, December 9, augmenting the fund to Php 1.9 billion from the previous Php 902 million for its initial phase. Originally a lumpsum of Php956 million, following […]
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New smartphone security exploit reveals how ads can be used to track anyone
In a report that could raise people’s eyebrows, Forbes claims that some surveillance companies are using mobile ads as a means for tracking—and for profit. One company fitting the description is the Israeli surveillance vendor, Bsightful, whose secretive practice leaves off any information in how it works on the public. That is, until two anonymous […]
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Moovr debuts first-ever bike and e-scooter sharing service in the Philippines
Commuters who have a thing for two-wheels but have not yet the budget to own one can now enjoy the experience by simply renting as Moovr PH introduces the country’s first-ever bike and e-scooter sharing service. The business follows a similar model as Spin and Lime in the United States, both of which have been […]
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Senator Lapid pushes bill to require car dealers to plant trees with every sale
In an effort to support the government’s initiatives towards reforestation, Philippine senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has created a bill that will see companies engaged in the sale of motor vehicles needing to plant at least 10 trees for every sale. Senate Bill 1938 mandates that the trees be planted within six months following the sale, […]
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GMA Now DTV dongle for mobile now available
GMA Network is bringing its flair of digital television streaming to mobile users as it lunches the GMA Now DTV dongle. Essentially a mobile version of the GMA Affordabox DTV receiver, the plug-and-play tool allows users to enjoy GMA’s video-on-demand programs, engage in a Groupee Chat, and join interactive promos. Taking the form of an […]
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PLDT to invest Php73 billion for its network in 2021
With the goal of improving its internet service following President Duterte’s threat of pulling the franchise if it did not see betterment by the end of the year, PLDT is set for a major enhancement as it plans to be at par with both Vietnam and Thailand through a Php73 billion investment in 2021. According […]
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NTC finds internet speed in the Philippines faster since President Duterte’s threat
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has reported an improvement in the Internet services of telcos, including faster Internet speed, for the month of November. According to the agency’s deputy commissioner, Edgardo Cabarios, the average internet speed has climbed to 28.69Mbps based on data from global analytical firm Ookla. In comparison, the average was 25Mbps in […]
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Samsung Galaxy M51 Review
The Samsung Galaxy M51 is the latest installment to the brand’s bang-for-the-buck line-up, and it has one key feature that separates it from its brothers and its competition in general.
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3 out of 10 people in Asia Pacific have dummy online accounts — Kaspersky
Want to get in touch with somebody thru social media? Make sure it’s your contact’s genuine account because there’s a good chance it may be a dummy or fake. Per a survey commissioned by Kaspersky, at least 3 out of 10 users in Asia Pacific countries have had extra accounts that are dummies with fake […]
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China powers up its nuclear-powered ‘artificial sun’
With the goal of ultimately be able to generate and harness a powerful and clean energy, China is taking a step towards nuclear fusion by powering, for the first time, its own-generated “artificial sun.” Dubbed the “HL-2M Tokamak,” the nuclear-powered reactor is found in the Sichuan province in China and releases heat measured at 150 […]
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Power Mac Center, Beyond the Box offers up to Php15,000 freebies on iPhone 12 pre-orders
Thinking of owning any of the brand new iPhone 12 models? Well, you might want to pre-order them on two of Apple’s biggest distributors in the Philippines.
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China-backed DITO hires retired soldiers to ease cybersecurity worries
The third major telco in the Philippines, which is co-owned by China Telecom, announced that they hired retired Philippine army people to ease some people’s worries of possible cybersecurity attacks.