Despite original opposition that sees Philippine senators asking for the reconsideration of the contract, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has signed an agreement that gives privilege to China-backed DITO Telecommunity to build cell towers within Philippine military camps. During a conference at the House of Representatives yesterday, September 8, that sees Lorenzana defending the agency’s 2021 […]
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Bong Revilla is giving away 1,000 tablets to students
In celebration of his upcoming 54th birthday on September 25, 2020, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla is giving away 1,000 tablets to students. Revilla claims that the act coincides with his educational program called Karunungan Ating Palaguin (KAP) which seeks to help students adapt in the “new normal” of learning, especially during an ongoing pandemic. While […]
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POCO X3 NFC vs Realme 6: Specs Comparison
Looking for a complete mid-range smartphone that doesn’t break the bank? In today’s comparison, we have your two best options for under Php13,000.
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NASA gears up for the 2020 PT4 asteroid’s ‘near Earth’ approach
A 37-meter space rock, equal to the size of two 18-wheeler trucks, dubbed “2020 PT4” is expected to pass the moon and the Earth on September 8, 2020 (Sept. 9 PH) in what NASA describes as a “near Earth” approach. The asteroid is said to travel at a speed of 12.6 kilometers per second or […]
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Vivo X50 Review
Premium midrange is a smartphone category that’s starting to become more popular. The Vivo X50 is one of them and it aims to bring select flagship-level features if you want something more than a basic midrange phone.
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Xbox Series S: AMD Zen 2 8-core CPU, 10GB GDDR6 RAM, $299
After leaks and rumors from have beaten it to the punch, Microsoft via its Xbox Twitter account has confirmed the Xbox Series S. It weirdly looks like a speaker. The cheaper, disc-less alternative to the Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series S will have an estimated retail price of $299 (approx. ₱14,500). It’s also smaller, […]
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PBA Basketball Slam: Arcade Edition is now available on Steam
Filipino-made sports game, PBA Basketball Slam: Arcade Edition, has just reached Steam and is currently playable as an Early Access release. The game is a PC port of the highly-popular mobile title on Google Play Store of the same name, except the “Arcade Edition” label. Based on Philippine Basketball Association, the game’s roster consists of […]
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Next-gen lithium-ion batteries could have 3x bigger capacity, study finds
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently published a study on a group of metal oxides that exhibits a strange ability to store energy beyond their known theoretical limits. Should these materials become commercially viable, they could lead to batteries with capacities three times bigger than standard lithium-ion batteries. Available in the peer-reviewed […]
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Realme 7i specs, design, and release date leaked
Realme is gearing for another smartphone release with the upcoming Realme 7i.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech Rumors
Nokia 9.3 PureView with 108-megapixel Zeiss camera, 120Hz screen, and 5G to launch this 2020
An iteration to last year’s Nokia 9 PureView is possibly launching this year: the Nokia 9.3 PureView. A flagship smartphone, the Nokia 9.3 PureView’s main feature is its camera setup. If the rumors are true, the phone will sport a 108MP main camera that’s accompanied by telephoto, ultrawide and time-of-flight 3D lenses. It’s also expected […]
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XTREME joins Shopee 9.9 sale with up to 23% discount on its appliances
Fast emerging appliance company XTREME is joining the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day sale on September 9, Wednesday.
Posted inGovernment, Social Media
Police checking social media posts involving quarantine violations is legal — IBP
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), said on Monday, that the police have the privilege of tapping onto social media for cases that involve quarantine violations. The statement comes in light with the concern that raises a question as to whether the constabulary pose a threat to people’s right to privacy. It also draws […]
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POCO X3 NFC: Snapdragon 732G, 120Hz display, 5160mAh battery
After teasing it for a long while, the full details about the POCO X3 NFC have been finally revealed.
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra tops AnTuTu best performing smartphone list for August 2020
Another month has ended, which means we’re getting a new list from AnTuTu showing the best performing smartphone list for August 2020.
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Affordable Apple Watch SE is in the works – rumor
Despite its relatively heftier price tag, the Apple Watch remains as the most prominent smartwatch in the market. With rumors circulating which suggest that a new, affordable product in the same line-up is in the works, it seems likely that Apple is going to dominate the market further. According to a leaker named Komiya, Apple […]