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Bootloop, Deadboot: What Are They and Can You Fix Them?

Phones have gotten more advanced over the years. However, they can still suffer from the same complications that affected their predecessors. Among the most dreaded ones are the bootloop and deadloop issues. What are Bootloops and Deadboots? A bootloop (short for reboot loop) occurs when a device – whether it’s a phone or a computer […]

YouTube’s Ad Blocker Ban is No Longer an Experiment

YouTube has escalated its push against the use of any ad blocker, turning what was initially a limited initiative into a full-scale crackdown around the world. The platform has “launched a global effort” to encourage users to allow ads or to try out its paid subscription service, YouTube Premium. This was confirmed by YouTube Senior […]

Netflix to Offer Ad-Free Episodes for Ad-Supported Tiers

Subscribers of the ad-supported tier of Netflix will soon be able to enjoy their favorite shows ad-free as long as they’re willing to binge-watch, the streaming giant announced on Wednesday (November 1). This new reward system, which is slated to come out in early 2024, works like this: an ad-supported Netflix member watches three consecutive […]

Your Phone has a Green Line: What it is and How to Fix it

Has a mysterious green line suddenly appeared on the screen of your phone? We hate to be the bearer of bad news but this is most likely the infamous green line issue that’s been plaguing displays for what feels like forever. Now, all hope isn’t lost for your device, and if you’re lucky, you may […]

The Xiaomi 14 Pro Can Double As A Pocket Hammer

Need a hammer for an emergency? Well, if you’re rocking the new Xiaomi 14 Pro, then you’re in luck. The recently announced flagship was used to effortlessly smash through walnuts and even hammer down a nail through a 3-centimeter-thick piece of wood in a video uploaded to Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Facebook. The Xiaomi […]

TikTok to be Banned in PH if China Spying Allegations Proven

TikTok could be banned in the Philippines if it’s proven that the social media platform is being used by the Chinese for espionage and cyberattacks, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año claimed. “Because these apps came from China, there is a huge possibility that they are acquiring data and the private details of their subscribers,” the […]

The ‘Genius’ of Elon Musk: X Lost Users, More Than Half Its Value

Exactly a year ago, on October 27, 2022, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk successfully bought Twitter for $44 billion, or around Php 2.5 trillion in today’s money. A lot of things have happened to the social media platform since then, including a complete rebranding to X, a loosening of content moderation in the site, and probably […]

What the Hell Are Wi-Fi Earphones and When Are They Coming?

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound S7 Pro platform and its sibling, the S7, were largely overshadowed at this year’s Snapdragon Summit by the company’s latest laptop and mobile offerings. But make no mistake, the Snapdragon Sound S7 Pro could spark a revolution in the personal audio industry using the power of Wi-Fi. Now, audio devices that use […]

How to Use the COMELEC Precinct Finder

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) online Precinct Finder has been reactivated once again just in time for the upcoming Barangay Sangguniang Kabataan elections this October 30. Those who wish to use the COMELEC’s web tool need only to input their full name, date of birth, and place of registration to be given their polling place, […]

Lenovo Dreams of a World Where Phones Are Worn on Wrists

Lenovo revealed many things on the first day of its ongoing Tech World 2023 event in Austin, Texas. The highlight was the reveal of the company’s partnership with Nvidia, which aims to provide enterprises with hybrid AI solutions. While it is part of Lenovo’s larger, comprehensive “AI for All” vision, what really caught our eyes […]