Review Verdict: The Kingston NV1 delivers excellent performance for what you pay for, and is a great choice for anyone in the Philippines looking to get fast NVMe storage at a low price. The only kicker here is the fact that it has a lower lifespan VS other products offered by the brand, which may […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a ban on “installment only” payments as the only payment option available for consumers. Effective last April 23, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued the Administrative Order (DAO) No. 21-03 also known as the Guidelines for Payment Options on the Purchase of Consumer […]
Huawei has been under assault the past two years from the administration of Donald Trump, with the US blacklisting the company from working with key US manufacturers and technology providers. And while Huawei has managed to weather the storm pretty well (posting positive results for 2020), the continued assault on their business will wreak havoc […]
We review the Realme Band! Realme is the latest phone brand to join the smartphone + IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem with the launch of the Realme Band. Realme’s first fitness tracker positions itself as the most affordable offering in the market, making it ideal for those who need a reliable device to track their fitness […]
Fingers crossed Huawei’s US troubles may soon be over, as US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has said that licenses that will allow the embattled Chinese company to deal with US-based firms would be arriving “very shortly”. These licenses are needed for a company that’s been placed in the US Entity List, which Huawei in part […]
The US ban on Huawei has far-reaching effects While Chinese company Huawei has definitely taken a financial hit following their placement in the US trade blacklist, other companies are suffering from it too. And while Korean electronics juggernaut Samsung competes with Huawei on the world stage with smartphones, it’s also one of Huawei’s biggest trading […]
People gotta make money Huawei’s chip suppliers are still managing to send over millions of dollars worth of products to the beleaguered company despite the trade ban stating otherwise, according to the New York Times. Companies like Intel and Micron have found a loophole of sorts, which consist of not labeling products as made in […]
Will we finally see an end to the trade ban? President Donald Trump is still open to including Huawei in a trade deal with China, despite calling the telecoms giant “very dangerous” in a recent interview. “Huawei is something that’s very dangerous. You look at what they’ve done from a security standpoint, from a military […]
Stop being ridiculous Since news of the ban on Huawei hit and the potential effect it could have on customers, many have been worrying about the future of their phones from the Chinese giant. People are panicking, and are seriously considering selling their newly bought phones second hand for a loss. Frankly, this is ridiculous. […]
What happens now? Today’s shocking news has left many people wondering what would come next. While Huawei has been preparing for this moment for a long time, the ban of any hardware or software transfer between US companies to Huawei is a huge problem for the Chinese brand. Hardware-wise, Huawei is pretty much set. The […]
A more enticing way to get OPPO’s latest mid-range phone If you are still wishy-washy about upgrading to a new phone, OPPO has an interesting offer for you: in partnership with AmTrust Mobile Solutions, you can trade in your old phone for an OPPO F9 under the new TecProtec Trade-in program. Under the said program, customers just […]
It’s incredibly handy and light, but it’s not for everyone Whenever I come back from an overseas trip, my back is usually sore from carrying a heavy bag. Because of the nature of the job, I’m forced to carry a notebook along with all the essential crap that comes with it even on personal trips. […]