The national government is keen in expanding the reach of its planned free public Wi-Fi program that it’s eyeing to allocate yet another Php2.4 billion peso for the extension, Makati City representative Luis Campos Jr. claims on Monday, Sept. 28. As of writing, the said added budget for the Free Internet Wi-Fi Connectivity in Public […]
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Realme 7 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs Comparison
Midrange phones have become so powerful that there’s almost no point to go with a more expensive high-end device. Even the below-Php15,000 smartphones in the market have become real capable and today, we’ll be comparing two of your best option for the price.
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Chuwi budget laptops now in the Philippines, price starts at Php20,995
Chuwi is a new computer brand in the Philippines that offers capable laptops that don’t break the bank. Besides its cute name, these are machines that are great for online classes and work-from-home scenarios during the new normal.
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ShopBack hacked, customer data potentially at risk
Cashback platform ShopBack has disclosed to its customers that it discovered a data breach incident, part of which is an unauthorized access to customer personal data. Customers received an email last Friday notifying them about the incident, which ShopBack said occurred a few days prior. The company further stated in the email that while it […]
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Google Maps adds new map layer to display COVID-19 data
Recent reports from the government are saying that the spread of COVID-19 is slowing down in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean we should lower our guard against the disease. One new addition to our arsenal of tools in awareness and prevention is Google Maps with its COVID-19 updates. With the latest mobile version, Google […]
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Samsung Galaxy A01 Core priced at Php3,990, its cheapest smartphone in the Philippines
The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core just arrived in the Philippines. The term “A01” means its an entry-level device, and the “Core” suggests that it’s a whole lot cheaper.
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Former Rockstar president secures millions in funding for his GTA rival game
Former long-time Rockstar North President, Leslie Benzies, has secured funding to create its own open-world game that would rival GTA.
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US pressures Chinese chipmaker SMIC over trade war with China
Drawing from an ongoing dispute that sees two of the world’s most powerful countries set in a trade war, the US government is taking a jab at China by imposing export restrictions against Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., Financial Times reports. Part of the measure to limit exports to the Chinese company involves a mandated license […]
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OPPO offers up to 32% discount during its Super Brand Day Sale on Shopee
Do you want to score a brand new OPPO smartphone? Well, you might want to check out the company’s upcoming promo.
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Singapore to enhance COVID-19 testing with ‘SwabBot’
Known for its discomforting measure that could hamper the chances of people taking the test for themselves, a Singaporean company is taking measure that will improve the experience of taking COVID-19 testing by simplifying and automating the process. Via a technology which the company calls SwabBot, patients undergoing the test simply places their nostrils onto […]
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Online classes suspended due to anticipated internet maintenance
Following an expected technical maintenance of submarine cables in Hong Kong from September 25 to 30, several academic institutions in the country have decided to suspend online classes until next week. The decision comes despite many internet service providers’ guarantee that their own respective services will not be affected arising from the upkeep. Universities such […]
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FarmVille is shutting down after 11 years
A prominent social media game about planting and raising crops, FarmVille, is finally shutting down after more than a decade of active service to Facebook users. In a Facebook post that seeks to spread the awareness to its loyal users, FarmVille explains why the game is leaving for good. The issue primarily boiling down to […]
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Google Meet free plan users will be limited to 60-minute sessions starting September 30
After a successful launch which lets Google users conduct virtual meetings without any limit via Google Meet, the company behind the service—Google—is giving its users until September 30, 2020, to enjoy the premium service. Past that point, every Google Meet user under the free subscription program will be limited to just 60-minute sessions. In the […]
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Huawei P Smart 2021: Kirin 710A, 4GB RAM, 128GB, Quad-camera setup
Huawei has just released its successor to the P Smart 2020 with the release of the Huawei P Smart 2021 in select European markets and comes in three unique colorations—Brush Gold, Crush Green, and Midnight Black. Not known to follow a trend, Huawei is breaking traditions when it laid out the P Smart 2021’s front […]
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Microsoft Windows XP source code gets leaked online
Windows XP remains one of Microsoft’s greatest achievements. Despite the release of more improved Windows operating systems, like Windows 7, 8, and 10 and the software company’s official cutting of support in 2014, the now rather archaic operating system still sees use to this day. But it is not just the end-users who still stick […]