A Contingency Plan for Travellers over the Holy Week Holy Week is nearly upon us and while some of our kababayans may take this time to connect to their religiosity, others use the break to escape the urban jungle that is Metro Manila or take a vacay away out of the country all together. If […]
LG Robots Coming this CES 2017 LG has just announced that they will be showcasing artificial intelligence powered robots at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show this January at Las Vegas. They’re stepping up their robot game after the LG HOM-BOT automated vacuum cleaner with robots meant both for home and enterprise (office) use cases. According […]
Say goodbye to the overpriced “airport taxi” cabs in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as the airport management has now allowed regular taxis to pick up passengers from all its four terminals. The directive was implemented starting today, July 18. According to the report from the Philippine Star, the pick-up areas for the regular […]
We’ve flown enough in the past few months to know that free WiFi in the PH’s major airports are agonizingly slow. That’s why we’re happy to hear that the new Transportation Secretary, Arthur Tugade has announced that the government is bringing 1GBps of free, hi-speed WiFi to all PH airports for free. “In due time all […]
MIAA: You Need to Update Your Policies! Two steps forward, one step backward for Uber, LTFRB, and the Philippines. While it’s awesome that Uber is now officially legal in the country, they’re also now subject to regulation by the government and the powers that be. One of the stupidest regulations is that Uber drivers can’t […]
Beyond being a theater actor best known for his role as Hector in Ang Huiing El Bimbo, Reb Atadero is a man who loves history and culture. You most likely came across his History You Should Know series on TikTok, and each episode contains fun facts about history that can enrich your knowledge. Being a content creator himself, […]
inDrive was supposed to be a new player that will rival Grab in the ride hailing industry. However, it faced issues early this year as a lawyer questioned the haggling system of inDrive. Despite getting their approval from the LTFRB last December, the agency has suspended inDrive’s operations. READ MORE: –Is inDrive’s Business Model Unfair? […]
With areas like Commonwealth experiencing heavy traffic these days, and jeepney operators worried about losing their franchises because of the ongoing franchise consolidation process, the Philippines needs good transport solutions. Grab may be the dominant player, but alternative options like inDrive and JoyRide SuperTaxi aim to give competition to the transport-hailing market. InDrive has just […]
Traffic in Metro Manila is already a nightmare, adding more roads just results in adding more cars–which does not help reduce traffic at all. One of the options being considered are air taxis, and Hyundai thinks that their take on the air taxi can be a reality by as early as 2028. Read more: –Infinix’s […]
Aside from offering its internet services to public places like airports and to MSMEs like hotels, Converge also shows its support for startup communities in the Philippines. Recently, Converge provided free internet access to the Geeks on A Beach (GOAB) conference, which connects emerging entrepreneurs with venture capital investors and technology, design, and innovation leaders. […]
Bose QuietComfort Ultra review verdict: Bose’s new pair of over-ear wireless cans are an expensive piece of kit in the Philippines, but you’re getting comfortable, easy-to-use headphones that have sound quality that few brands in the market can match. Pros Incredibly comfortable Unbeatable ANC Excellent spatial audio Fantastic sound quality Cons Very expensive It’s been […]
With the holiday season being the busiest season for mobility services, Grab is confident that it will be able to meet the anticipated demand for its GrabCar services. During the media roundtable at their warehouse in Marikina on December 1, Grab COO Ronald Roda explained that they expect to see GrabCar demand for the holiday […]