DeepSeek has been a popular topic in the AI chatbot space for reportedly being as good as ChatGPT and Gemini while using older hardware. Being an AI chatbot from China, some countries have concerns about the use of DeepSeek, and the Philippines is fine with its use as said by officials from DOST and DICT. […]
The DOST confirmed on April 3 that they had been affected by a massive hacking incident, where around 2TB worth of data was affected. DICT spokesperson Aboy Paraiso told ABS-CBN News that they are working with DOST to recover the lost data. The massive amount of data that was affected by the hacking incident is […]
Unbox recently reported on a suspected data breach at the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), an attack that the national data collection office claimed likely only affected one of its systems. However, a closer look at the alleged compromised data suggests that other government agencies may have been breached as well. The PSA learned of a […]
High school students showcased their skills in creating new inventions Recently, DOST partnered with Acer for their annual Imake.WeMake competition. The competition pits young Filipinos—mostly high school students—in developing inventions aimed at addressing some of the country’s societal problems, ranging from food safety, health, education, to security and disaster mitigation. Acer’s participation in this year’s competition involves the […]
Despite all the economic progress our country has been enjoying, the Philippines still lacks mass transit infrastructure. That includes the ever important trains, and the assets that we do have in our country are either too old or too few to service the thousands of commuters that ply the metro each day (just ask the […]
Hopefully it stays that way So the Department of Science and Technology is creating multiple free Wi-Fi hotspots in several areas around the metro. The project is set to be officially launched on July 24, but apparently there are a couple of areas that already have the hotspots that people can connect to, one of […]
Wow, They’re Actually Going to Do It! Ever since the government announced that they planned on providing free WiFi in public spaces, we were very skeptical. However it looks like this project is going to see the light of day! The Free WiFi program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to […]
Summer is the perfect time for fun and adventure, be it a trip to the beach, a road trip with friends, or simply spending time outdoors. Having a reliable smartphone is important: it allows you to capture stunning photos, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment wherever you go. If your current device can’t keep up, it […]
While the government’s Free WiFi program has been in existence since 2015, the DICT made a few enhancements during the onset of the pandemic. The DICT is set to revamp its Free WiFi program once again, citing high costs and inefficiencies in the current setup. In an article by the PNA, DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy […]
The Holidays are right around the corner. This is the perfect time to make our loved ones feel special, especially someone like our hardworking dads. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for your dad, we curated a list of suggestions that will make them smile from ear to ear. From tech gadgets to outdoor […]