Despite all the upgrades ChatGPT got in the past few months, which include being more human, developer OpenAI has been on a rollercoaster ride. The highlight of its crazy 2023 involved co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, who was hired and rehired in one week. The insane series of events showed the politics and power play behind […]
The internet is a broad space that has evolved through the years. These days, we can do practically everything using the web–from online shopping to remote work. With that in mind, we firmly believe that everyone is entitled to a reliable internet connection. We break down these top reasons on why Filipinos deserve a good […]
If you want to play the lotto online legally, the PCSO announced last December 15 that it has begun a trial run of its online lottery system or e-lotto. Unlike online gambling or POGOs that have very sketchy sites and often lure players to being hacked, PCSO claims that its e-lotto system is secure, as […]
After years of Google persuading Apple to use the RCS (Rich Communications Service) standard, Apple has finally announced that it will adopt the messaging standard soon. Apple said that it will roll out an update in 2024 across all its devices, where it aims to bring iMessage features to messaging between iPhone and Android users. […]
With users required to register their SIMs, determining the subscriber count per telco should be more accurate. Recently, Smart revealed that it has 55.2 million subscribers, which is more than the 54.7 million subscribers that Globe has. This marks the first time since 2016 that Smart leads over Globe in terms of subscriber count. While […]
Just to be clear: Nintendo has not officially announced the Switch 2. However, the successor of the company’s popular handheld gaming console was reportedly shown off in secret to developers last August during Gamescom. Since then, more and more details regarding the rumored Switch 2 have surfaced, including its possible processor. Overwhelming evidence currently points […]
You might want to avoid beating the deadline for postpaid bills soon, as Globe announced that they will impose a Php 50 late fee starting December 1. In a statement sent to ABS-CBN News, Globe explained that paying postpaid bills on time ensures uninterrupted service for its mobile and broadband postpaid subscribers. Globe reiterated that […]
Following its announcement that online sellers will start paying taxes by December, the BIR admitted that they have yet to convince influencers to pay taxes. “We’re engaging the social media influencers and we’re trying to win their side,” Assistant Commissioner Jethro Sabariaga told reporters at an SGV Tax Symposium. As much as the BIR wants […]
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 […]
Online sellers might need to pay withholding taxes soon, as the BIR announced that they plan to impose taxes by December. This was confirmed by Assistant Commissioner Jethro Sabariaga to reporters during the SGV Tax Symposium last week. The BIR has been working on how it will tax digital transactions since 2021, though it did […]
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, […]
The past few weeks is chaotic for different government agencies and their data online. After the massive PhilHealth breach that exposed over 600GB worth of sensitive data, the Philippine Statistics Authority, DOST, and PNP have been victims of hacking as well. If that’s not enough, hackers decided to even defaced the site of the House […]