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PLDT Enterprise and SMSGT bring internet connectivity to remote areas via Starlink

A new agreement will use satellite technology to provide high-speed internet to Philippine government agencies operating in remote locations. PLDT’s business division, PLDT Enterprise, is partnering with SMS Global Technologies, Inc. (SMSGT) to deploy satellite internet from Starlink. This initiative is designed to support public services in geographically isolated areas that lack reliable land-based internet […]

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Xiaomi’s retro handheld console case lets users game on the secondary screen of the 17 Series

Xiaomi is blending past and present with a unique new accessory for its latest smartphones. The company has unveiled a special case that aims to give its new flagship devices the look and feel of a vintage portable game console. The product, named the Retro Handheld Console Case, is an official accessory for the recently […]

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OpenAI to launch a TikTok clone for AI-generated videos

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is reportedly planning to launch a new social media platform dedicated entirely to AI-generated short videos. This would position the maker of ChatGPT in direct competition with established services like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Sources familiar with the matter told Wired that the key distinction of this new platform […]

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GCash and BPI to charge Php15 fee for cash-in transactions via InstaPay

A new national rule is changing how Filipinos move money from their banks to e-wallets. Starting October 1, loading your GCash account using a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) account will be processed through the InstaPay network. This change is not optional. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered all digital banks and […]