POCO, Xiaomi Confirms Delayed Shipments Due to COVID-19

Did you place an order on either the POCO X4 Pro 5G, M4 Pro 4G, or any other POCO phones lately? In case you experienced any delayed shipments, POCO has released a statement in their official Shopee store that the COVID-19 pandemic is the cause for it. In its statement, POCO explains that its shipping […]

Spotify To Label Podcasts Discussing COVID-19

After the controversial COVID-19 discussion in the Joe Rogan Experience, Spotify will now add COVID-19 content advisories. Said advisory will direct you to Spotify’s COVID-19 hub which contains accurate and credible information about the matter. In addition, Spotify is also making its general platform rules publicly available on its site. According to the company, anyone […]

Angkas Provides COVID-19 Testing at the Comfort of Your Homes

As covid-19 cases in the country continue to rise, many Filipinos are looking for more convenient and affordable ways to have themselves and their loved ones tested. Fortunately, the internet has got us covered.  Recently, social media users have been sharing the RT-PCR home service testing of the Philippine Red Cross and Angkas. A service […]

Manila Opens Website Portal for COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration

As we wait for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, the City of Manila is kicking things off by opening a website portal for pre-registration. With this initiative, Mayor Isko Moreno wants Manilenos to have a easy and hassle-free process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine once they arrive in the country. The registration […]

Google Launches COVID-19 layer in Maps

While the effects of the COVID-19 is far from over, Google continues to find ways to help assist in tracking affected areas. In the latest update of Google Maps, Google adds another layer of information, this time revealing critical information about COVID-19 cases on selected areas. Labelled as COVID-19 info, clicking on the link will […]

Opensignal: 4G Speeds in the Philippines Continue to Improve Despite COVID-19

Despite Pres. Rodrigo Duterte berating telco companies for allegedly offering poor services in this year’s SoNA, new findings from Opensignal show that the Philippines has improved its 4G download speeds despite being badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. On download experience, the Philippines’ 4G download speeds improved by as much as 3.8Mbps when compared to […]

With No End To COVID-19 In Sight, Malls Consider Being Turned To Storage Sites For e-Commerce Platforms

Malls, which forms a vital part of the Filipino retail experience, are experiencing their worst year ever. Foot traffic is at an all-time low thanks to restrictions on movement and establishments that can open safely depending on guidance from the government, which has greatly affected many of the tenants in malls around the metro. It’s […]

Cherry Mobile Launches Three New Products Essential for Combatting COVID-19

Cherry Mobile has been serious in its efforts towards fighting COVID-19. Starting from their own KN95 masks, Cherry Mobile also added their own Ion portable Air Purifier and UV sterilizing cabinet to its portfolio.   Cherry Mobile is not content with those products. In fact, it adds three more to further strengthen its portfolio of […]

Here’s How Smartwatches can Help in The Fight Against COVID-19

With the pandemic ravaging through countries and communities around the world, people are turning to technology to help fight the deadly virus. One key component of humanity’s fight against COVID-19 is smartwatches which give key researchers and health professionals fundamental health metrics during the pandemic. Health metrics like SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) and temperature levels […]

Did Apple And Google Secretly Install COVID-19 Exposure Notification On People’s Phones?

Social media is abuzz with viral messages alleging that both Google and Apple have secretly installed a COVID-19 tracing app into phones without people’s knowledge. Forwarded message alleges that phones running either on Android and iOS have had the app “inserted into every phone”. And while at first glance this looks to be the case […]

This Is How Fast COVID-19 Spreads At Buffets And Restaurants

We’re not going back to normal anytime soon With many areas in the Philippines facing a lifting of restrictions on where they can go and shop, some might be thinking that we may be transitioning back to normal soon. Unfortunately, until we find a vaccine to the virus, all the things that we used to […]

Google Partners with Dashboard Philippines for Real-Time COVID-19 Information

For better monitoring of COVID-19 developments As part of its efforts towards combatting COVID-19, Google provides Clouds and Maps services to Dashboard Philippines. This initiative will help Dashboard Philippines deliver real-time information on COVID-19 developments, from tracking donation drives to mapping out health facilities in need of supplies. The site is also a portal for […]