John Nieves

T-Force Z44A5 SSD Review: Slim Operator

T-Force Z44A5 SSD Review Philippines: TeamGroup’s new SSD delivers a relatively thin exterior with great performance, and while it’s not setting speed records the new drive is fast enough for most gamer’s needs, including being placed in a PS5. Pros Less than 1mm in thickness, perfect for thin laptops laptops Graphene conductor on the outside […]

How To Use NAIA E-Gates

Nobody likes lining up at immigration counters especially when you’re on your way home and you just got off a long-ass, 15-hour flight. Thankfully Philippine passport holders can use several  NAIA e-gates at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 that make re-entering the Philippines a breeze. Using them will help you get out of the long […]

Redmi Buds 5 Pro Review: Great Budget ANC Buds

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro Review Philippines: Xiaomi’s newest budget TWS looks and sounds great, and delivers legit ANC and great quality audio at a price that can’t be ignored. Pros:  Good ANC performance Great sound quality for the price Hi-Res wireless certified Relatively affordable price Cons: Touch controls are limited to simple taps The […]

We Need To Start E-Bike Registration In The Philippines

E-bikes were a godsend during the pandemic, serving as a way to get around when public transportation options were severely limited. But what was then a boon to the riding public is quickly becoming a major liability, with 3-wheeled e-bikes clogging roads, going on national highways where they don’t belong, riding up expressways as well […]

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Review: Great Phone That Needs Better Software

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ review verdict: There are a lot of new things to love about the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ when it eventually lands in the Philippines, but there are also a lot of things to hate about it. A new curved display, premium build, and IP resistance make it a capable mid-ranger, but […]

Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. Teams Up With Aura To Fight IRL Villains

He fights supervillains like Thanos on-screen, but Iron Man star and lead Avenger Robert Downey Jr. fights a new breed of criminal in real life: digital scammers with the help of a new AI security startup, Aura. Downey joined Aura in March of last year, with the company showing off their latest AI-powered app that […]

Globe Reports 85% Reduction In Banking-related Spam Messages

Globe Telecom is reporting that its efforts in reducing bank-related spam and scam messages have largely been successful, with the telco achieving a large, 85% reduction in both for the first 3 quarters of the year. Read more: -Globe Blocks 32.2 Million Spam Text Messages in 2 Weeks -Philippine Congress Wants Spam Calls, Texts, Emails […]

A Millenial’s Guide Understanding Sonny Angels

You might have seen small, tiny plastic naked dolls being posted for sale in online groups and places like Unbox Greenhills. While easily dismissed as first as a child’s toy, Sonny Angels, those winged, often half-naked cherubs are usually bought by full-grown adults, not kids – and people’s reasons for buying one are as varied […]

PC Console Face-off: ASUS ROG Ally vs Lenovo Legion GO vs MSI Claw

ASUS undoubtedly opened the floodgates of mainstream, handheld PC gaming when they released the ROG Ally. Six months on, ASUS’ gaming handheld now has three mainstream competitors from their long-time rivals – the Legion Go from Lenovo and now, the Claw from MSI. Today we’re pitting the three new consoles against each other on paper: […]

Do We Need Physical Keyboards Back? Clicks For The iPhone Thinks So

CES is about to kick off in Las Vegas next week, but a new accessory is making the news today ahead of the show. Clicks, as it’s dubbed and marketed by tech YouTuber Mr. Mobile (Michael Fisher), is an accessory for the iPhone that gives you a physical keyboard via a removable case. Clicks Technology, […]