John Nieves

CMF Phone 2 Pro Philippines: More Phone, Less Cash?

Nothing has dropped their new CMF Phone 2 Pro today, and from the looks of it, the brand has refined many of the complaints that we had when we reviewed the brand’s earlier phone for the Philippines last year. There are a lot of things to cover, so let’s dive in: The Phone 2 Pro […]

How To Spot Fake News (and Trolls)

As the 2025 Philippine midterm elections approach, it’s increasingly evident on Facebook – there are so much fake news, troll accounts, and disinformation floating around, not just from the candidates themselves, but apparently from alleged state actors as well. READ MORE: How to Use the 2025 COMELEC Precinct Finder It’s never been as important as […]

Senate wants laws against abusive loan apps

Online lending apps (OLAs) might seem like a lifeline for quick cash, but miss a payment, and they’ll make your life a living hell. These vultures don’t just nag—they’ll bombard you with fake court orders, stalk your friends and family on social media, show up at your doorstep, and some even dare to send funeral […]

Don’t buy the cheaper version of the Nintendo Switch 2

Despite the sky-high price of the new Switch 2, there has been unprecedented demand for the new console in Japan, Nintendo’s home country. Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa announced that 2.2 million people had applied to buy the new console via the My Nintendo Store as part of a lottery process, which far exceeds the number […]

TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G Review Philippines: Acceptable Downgrade

Review Verdict: The TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G is another home run for the brand in the Philippines, blending great optics, design, and a killer price point. Some will complain about its less-than-stellar processor, but for the price and the tradeoff that you’re getting when it comes to photography, it’s not a bad deal at […]

XPENG: The BYD challenger that you’ve never heard of

I’ve never heard of the Chinese EV brand XPENG until they showed off their Land Aircraft Carrier in CES this year. The part van, part flying pod drew crowds in Las Vegas, and made enough noise to put the company in the radar of the west. XPENG invited us over to witness the launch of […]

Siri Sucks, Gemini is King: Why You need the Latter on your iPhone

Apple’s attempts to integrate AI into its iPhones have been a disaster. Anyone with an iPhone who has installed Google Gemini can see how far behind Apple lags when it comes to AI and its integration into its devices, especially with Siri. Apple should be embarrassed. The gap between Gemini and Siri is shocking. Apple […]

The Best AI Phones in the Philippines for 2025 (Q1)

AI is the latest buzzword for smartphones this year, with plenty of brands touting their flagship devices that can seemingly do magical things to help you edit your photos, notes, and more. But which phone is the best at using AI? We’ve listed five AI phones in the Philippines that have stood out so far […]

BYD leaves Tesla in the dust in 2025

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD will become the biggest electric vehicle manufacturer in 2025, beating out even American company Tesla, according to research firm Counterpoint. It’s expected that BYD will capture a 15.7% global market share for battery electric vehicles (BEV), fueled by its rapid expansion in multiple countries (including the Philippines) as Tesla continues to […]

Civilization VII Review: Trying something new

After a decade of waiting, we’ve finally received a sequel to one of the franchise’s best titles: Civilization VI. The question is: can Civilization VII surpass its predecessor? At its core, Civilization VII retains the familiar turn-based gameplay that fans adore while introducing changes aimed at refreshing the experience. The core mechanics remain largely unchanged […]