Reduced streaming quality and better compression Following Netflix’s lead, Google, iFlix and iWant has heeded the National Telecommunication Commission’s (NTC) call to manage the bitrate used by its streaming services to ease the burden on Philippine networks as a record number of people work from home. Google is applying the same data-saving steps in the […]
Hooq might be dead 5 years after it launched in Southeast Asia, Hooq, the video streaming service owned by Singaporean telco Singtel, has filed for liquidation. According to a report by Reuters, the streaming service said that it had not been able to grow sufficiently to provide sustainable returns or cover escalating costs. The service […]
They want to reduce strain on internet bandwidth as well Netflix is not the only streaming platform that is downgrading its stream quality: YouTube will reportedly reduce streaming quality globally as well, defaulting to standard definition (480P) quality, according to a report by Bloomberg. Like Netflix, YouTube is doing this to reduce strain to internet […]
Let’s make that Community Quarantine productive As of this writing, it is day 6 of the community quarantine in Metro Manila. Most, if not all of us, are at home to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. In case you don’t want to drown yourself in binging Netflix shows, playing computer games, engaging in video […]
Is Lenovo’s flagship 2-in-1 worth it? Lenovo’s Yoga line has developed a reputation for being one of the most-recognized 2-in-1 laptops since the original IdeaPad Yoga 13 back in 2012. Lenovo’s current flagship 2-in-1—the Yoga C940—improves on the age-old formula set by the company with features like a bright 4K display option, minimalist aluminum unibody […]
A TV like no other Hisense brought to the Philippines a unique TV with the 100L10E, which is the first-ever Laser TV to be available at our shores. The 100L10E makes use of X Fusion Laser Light Projector Technology, a feature that utilizes dual red and blue color lasers for a wider color gamut and […]
A surprise release from Konami Big Castlevania fans are in for a treat, as Konami surprised everyone with an Android and iOS version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The said game is based on the PSP and PS4 version of the game of the said name, and has features that include support for controllers, […]
We check out the Galaxy A71’s smaller sibling! Just a few weeks after Samsung launched the Galaxy A71 in the Philippines, the Korean brand has also brought its Galaxy A51 to our shores. The new device is essentially a smaller version of its bigger brother, aimed at people who like the look and aesthetics of […]
It’s neatly hidden in their site With streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ offering compelling shows, the catch is that one has to pay for monthly subscriptions in order to enjoy great content. Of course, not everyone is willing to pay—making some of us resort to piracy. Torrent sites like PirateBay would come […]
Have extra cash? Buy these phones! So the year’s been good to you and you have a little more money to burn for your next phone, so you’re looking at buying a more premium, mid-range smartphone. We’ve compiled 5 great phones you can buy under Php 30K and under that you can splurge on below: […]