Die-hard Blackberry fans, rejoice! The phone-with-physical-keyboard maker is making a comeback this 2021.
Posted inSpotlight, Tech News
Robotics firm to mass-produce Sophia, the talking humanoid robot
Hanson Robotics, a Hong Kong robotics company, is seeking to mass produce Sophia, a speaking humanoid robot, in order to promote automation in light of the ongoing pandemic. Founder of Hanson Robotics, David Hanson, told Reuters that the move comes in response to the world’s pressing demand for “more automation” and the need to “keep […]
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Future Ford vehicles to incorporate Android OS beginning 2023
Ford has sent out an official statement over its plan to incorporate Google’s Android operating system in its upcoming vehicles, with the exception of those being sold in China. The move follows a six-year partnership between the car manufacturer and the tech giant which will see future Ford vehicles equipped with technology-based amenities often found […]
Posted inGovernment, Internet
DICT to launch free WiFi in remote islands in Mindanao using VSAT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced that they would be launching free WiFi sites in remote islands in Mindanao this March.
Posted inScience
Senate to commend Filipina scientist who discovered world’s largest caldera on Philippine Rise
Filipina Scientist Jenny Ann Barretto discovered the world’s largest caldera that spans about 150 kilometers in diameter — about two times the size of Yellowstone in Wyoming, United States.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
SHAREit surpasses Instagram among top downloaded apps in PH
In a press release, SHAREit bragged that they are one of the most downloaded apps in the Philippines — even beating one of the biggest platforms in the world, Instagram.
Posted inBusiness
US firm grants Php6 million investment to Filipino startup Avion School
Avion School, a Filipino start-up company, was granted a USD125,000 (Php6 million) investment from Y Combinator, the same firm that invested in popular e-platforms like Dropbox, Reddit, and Airbnb.
Posted inInternet
Globe, Converge top Netflix ISP speed index for January 2021
Although PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart have been hailed as the top internet service provider per the latest Ookla Speedtest report, competing telcos Globe and Converge can also claim victory in a different measure. When we look at Netflix’s ISP Speed Index, the latter two emerge as the top service providers for video streaming. Per the Netflix index, […]
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Motorola Moto E6i: Unisoc processor, Android Go, 6.1-inch screen
Many brands have stepped up their entry-level phones, making them robust enough to run a standard Android version. However, some are still coming up with humble-hardware phones stuck with the power-friendly Android Go edition.
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Despite massive improvement, Exynos 2100 still behind Snapdragon 888
It looks like Samsung’s flagship chip is still behind Qualcomm’s.
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CHERRY Chinese New Year Sale revealed
Local tech brand CHERRY has announced its Chinese New Year Sale 2021 for its Cherry Mobile devices and other accessories and appliances.
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PH is ranked 4th worst country in collection, storage, and use of biometric data — study
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 […]
Posted inAppliances, Featured
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?
Posted inGaming, iOS
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 […]