HONOR Wants to Combat Deepfake with AI

One of the major concerns regarding the use of AI is that bad actors make use of deepfakes that can affect one’s privacy and security and lure victims into scams of various forms. HONOR wants to combat deepfake content using AI, and it did so with its AI Deepfake Detection feature back in 2024 at […]

You Can Now Pay for BGC Bus Fares with Mastercard

In its push for more contactless payments in the Philippines, Beep has partnered with Mastercard to allow those commuting using the BGC bus to use their Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid cards as mode of payment. This upgrade involves upgrading terminals on BGC buses to support all forms of Mastercard products. The added support for […]

More Filipinos Continue to Go Cashless in 2023 According to Visa

Just like the trend that Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes Study revealed for 2022, the trend for Filipinos going cashless continues in 2023. READ MORE: More Filipinos Use Mobile Wallets, Contactless Payments in 2022 In its latest infographic, Visa notes that cash payments have went down to 87% in 2023 compared to 96% in 2022, and […]

How to Diagnose and Fix Common Android, iOS Battery Issues

If your device has been overheating or experiencing faster-than-usual battery drain lately, then it might be due for a checkup. That’s because those two issues specifically are known signs of a failing battery. Fortunately, diagnosing the health of a battery, whether it’s on a device running on Android or  iOS, is quite easy so that […]

OPPO Offers Trade-In Promo for Reno10 5G Series

If you’re looking to upgrade your phone and want better savings, OPPO is offering a trade-in promo for any of the Reno10 5G series in partnership with Compasia. Those trading in for the Reno10 5G and Reno10 Pro 5G will get a Php 1,000 token ,while those aiming for the Reno10 Pro+ 5G will get […]

Epson Announces SureColor SC-T7730D Large-Format Printer

Epson expands its SureColor T-series large-format printers with the SC-T7730D, which is its new flagship model. Succeeding the SC-T7270D, the SureColor SC-T7730D comes with a print rate of 23 seconds, which is the fastest for its class. Taking care of prints is a 2.64-inch MicroTFP printhead. You also get features like dual-roll function with auto-switching […]

What’s New with iPadOS 17, iOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma

WWDC is oftentimes the event where Apple previews the next iteration of its software across devices–and at WWDC23, Apple previewed all the new features of MacOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17. What do these updates bring in to the table? Let’s break them down for you: MacOS Sonoma Named after a small tourist town […]

You Should NOT Buy a Grey Market OnePlus 11. Here’s Why

(UPDATE: With details on how to remove the region lock if you have a China OnePlus 11 in the Philippines.) The OnePlus 11 is getting praise lately as it marks the brand returning to its flagship killer roots. While it has become official globally a few days ago, the OnePlus 11 actually launched first in […]

HONOR X9a 5G Review Philippines: Indestructible Beauty

HONOR has been filling social media with videos and clips of your favorite tech reviewers throwing around the Honor X9a on different surfaces. It’s clear that the phone is incredibly tough, but is that all that it’s good for? Let’s see in our HONOR X9a 5G review for the Philippines:   How tough is it […]

LG Announces Smartphone Camera Zoom Module…With No Bump

LG Innotek saw a lot of various innovations unveiled for the world to see. One, in particular, struck a chord with us: the company’s latest Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module promises enhanced optical zoom capabilities on LG systems while removing that camera bump. While they might not be present in the smartphone game anymore, providing […]