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.
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Cherry Mobile Aqua S9 Max, ionizers, air purifiers, and more discounted at 12.12 sale
Local tech brand Cherry have expanded their portfolio. Besides offering mobile devices, the company now has essential tech products, disinfecting gizmos, and more. And for the holiday season, a lot of them are getting a discount.
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Fears of China cyber threats raised anew at third telco hearing
Despite hitting a snag in its franchise renewal, Dito Telecom is committed to start commercial operations by March 2021, having already erected 1,900 cell towers and started its user testing phase. With the China-backed telecom’s looming entry in the market, senators have brought up security concerns and fears of cyber threats once more. During the […]
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Malacañang directs PH telcos to deliver world-class internet service
The Malacañang through spokesperson Harry Roque told Smart, Globe, and other major internet service providers to shape up so that Filipinos could experience world-class Internet service. While acknowledging the telcos’ recently reported improvements, the Palace pointed out that these might still not be enough to meet the demands and desires of Filipino consumers. He added […]
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Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Max to get a Php2,000 discount, freebies on 12.12 sale
Cherry Mobile’s current entry-level smartphone, the Flare S8 Max, is getting a cheaper price tag during the big 12.12 sale.
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OPPO Reno 5 5G and Reno 5 Pro 5G: 90Hz OLED display, 65W charging, up to Dimensity 1000 Plus
After a couple of leaks and rumors, the OPPO Reno 5 5G and Reno 5 Pro 5G models have been finally made official right in time for the holiday season.
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Cherry Ion Limited Edition colors and Love Marie models now available
There’s no denying that masks, face shields, and gadgets like portable ionizers are now part of their daily lives. Since we’ll be carrying it everyday, might as well rock something that looks good.
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Infinix Philippines joins 12.12 Shopee Christmas sale
Thinking of owning a new Infinix smartphone? Well, now is the time as the company announced they would be joining the big 12.12 sale.
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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite: Colored screen, built-in GPS, 9-day battery
Xiaomi has introduced a new budget smartwatch for the global market. Meet the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite.
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Lenovo K12 and K12 Pro announced as rebranded Motorola phones
If you’re not aware, Motorola’s mobile division was acquired by Lenovo back in 2014. This is why we’re not surprised to see the latter rebranding phones of the former as their own. Hence we have the new Lenovo K12 and K12 Pro.
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Ookla: PH’s broadband download speed increased by 477% from 2016 to 2020
Global analytical firm Ookla, through its Speedtest Global Index, has reported a 477-percent increase in the average broadband download speed in the Philippines since 2016. From 3.18 Mbps in Q3 2016, the average fixed broadband speed has risen to 18.35 Mbps for the same quarter in 2020. In that four-year span, the average download speed […]
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No charger and earphones included with the Galaxy S21 series — report
Apple is proving itself as a trendsetter in the electronics space once again as Samsung is expected to copy the move to get rid of the charger and earphones. In a report by Technoblog, it shows proof that the giant South Korean tech company is indeed intending to ship its latest flagship sans the staple […]