In an experiment which vies to see the social media platform’s relevance in politics, Facebook is offering its Instagram and Facebook users to temporarily close their accounts in exchange for money. The social media campaign comes ahead of USA’s 2020 presidential election. Washington Post reporter Elizabeth Dwoskin posted some screenshots displaying the offer as it […]
Posted inAndroid, Reviews
Vivo X50 Pro Review
It’s been a while since Vivo launched a high-end phone in the Philippines. But now, the Vivo X50 Pro is here.
Posted inGovernment
Government to take action against criminals behind UCPB’s Php167 million cyber heist
Following an event that sees the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) losing Php167 million through theft last June, Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Carlos Dominguez III claimed that the Philippine government is taking solid measures to put the perpetrators to justice. In a bid to keep the “government financial institutions (GFIs) and the banking system […]
Posted inSocial Media, Tech News
New experimental feature lets users view Instagram Stories on Facebook
Facebook is conducting a new experimental concept that seems to blur the lines between two of the company’s own running social media platforms. While limited to only a few, the new feature allows Facebook users to view Instagram Stories content directly from the former’s mobile app. Experienced by Twitter user, @ec_wife, and was further confirmed […]
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Countries with the fastest 5G download speed in the world
Curious to know which countries have the highest average 5G download speed worldwide? Drawing from the analysis conducted by Opensignal, the following are the ten countries that offers the greatest download speed in 5G. #1 Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is among the early adopters of 5G, which, through STC, equipped its many […]
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PUBG Mobile is 2020’s highest grossing mobile game by a mile — Sensor Tower
PUBG Mobile has seen massive and steady growth since kickstarting the “battle royale” genre back in 2018. With a popularity that sees its entry into mobile, the game also proved successful when it started blowing up records across the board. In a recent report by Sensor Tower, PUBG Mobile has managed to garner nearly $3.5 […]
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Globe upgrades existing prepaid 4G SIM cards to 5G
With Globe Telecom seeking to transition from 4G to 5G, the company is taking a step to expedite the process by offering upgrades to its users. In a form of an SMS, Globe is informing its subscribers of the free upgrade which states: “You’re a step closer to experiencing Globe’s leveled up 5G network! We’ve […]
Posted inScience, Trending
Asphalt roads hurt the environment, contribute to air pollution — study
Ever feel that the road gets a little too hot during when the sun is high, fearing that the heat could be hampering your health? It’s not just the temperature from the pavement you should be concerned about, but also the unseen that comes from it as a result. The latest study from the Yale […]
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Get discounts on Cherry products at Shopee’s 9.9 sale
Just a mere few days before the highly-anticipated Shopee 9.9 Sale, Cherry is announcing its participation of the event with a great discount that will see some of its hot items becoming more affordable for consumers. Those who are seeking to snag the cheapest LTE smartphone in the market should take to consider the Cherry […]
Posted inLaptops, Tech News
Acer Swift 3 and Swift 5 laptops with 11th gen Intel Core processors launched
Acer has announced some new laptops in its Swift series, the Acer Swift 5 and Swift 3. All models come with the recently launched Intel 11th gen Core processors. The Acer Swift 5 laptop comes with an ultra-thin and light design, which will be powered by the 11th gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, […]
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TCL introduces new Android tablets, smartwatch, earbuds, and display tech
TCL, a leader in the production of consumer electronics, has revealed at the ongoing IFA 2020 trade fair released a number of new products. They include the 10.36-inch 10 Tab Max, the 8.0-inch 10 Tab Mid, Move Time Family Watch, MoveAudio S200 true wireless earbuds and a new NXTPAPER Display technology. The TCL 10 Tab […]
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: 10.4-inch display, Dolby Atmos quad speakers, long-lasting battery
Samsung has unveiled a new tablet dubbed as the Galaxy Tab A7. Announced together with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy A42 5G in the ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is a midrange tablet that’s expected to be more affordable than the flagship Galaxy Tab S7 series. The Samsung Galaxy […]
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Get discounts on smartphones, tablets, and laptop with Huawei Super 5G Deals
Despite the crisis happening all over the world, 2020 is the year 5G became mainstream. And for those who want to be part of it, Huawei has some deals for you. Huawei 5G Super Deals promo offers discounted 5G smartphones, plus exciting freebies included as a bundle. For those who are not yet ready to […]
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Deal Alert: OPPO A92 price dropped to Php13,990
OPPO Philippines has announced a Php2,000 price drop for one of their popular midrange handsets today, the OPPO A92. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, together with Adreno 610 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage with expansion option. On the back, there’s a quad-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary shooter, 8-megapixel […]
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OnePlus Clover will be powered by Snapdragon 460, 4GB RAM, and 6000mAh battery — report
OnePlus’ previous strategy of launching several smartphones a year powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series, have obviously worked great for the past few years. The company is yet to have a phone for under $500, as the OnePlus 8 series is targeted at the high-end segment. We can now confirm from information gathered that […]