It’s pretty much a meme now on how bad Philippine internet speeds are relative to what you’re paying for. Things are getting better, but we’re still pretty behind when you look at our peers in SEA, nevermind the rest of the world. While most people will naturally blame the duopoly of PLDT and Globe, there’s […]
Verdict: Smart’s newest iteration of the LTE broadband kit is a godsend for people who are in-between fixed-line connections and are in locations that don’t have reliable fiber options. Like anything based on a cellular network, overall speeds are still dictated by your physical location and how close you are to a cellular tower, but Smart […]
UPDATE: here’s ABS-CBN’s statement regarding the shutdown order of TV Plus: At 2:26 PM today, ABS-CBN received an alias cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) directing ABS-CBN to cease and desist from operating digital TV transmission in Metro Manila using channel 43. While channel 43 is not mentioned in NTC’s cease […]
Rollout will start next year At the Realme XT launch, the brand announced that it will be rolling out Android 10 to its devices starting next year. In the roadmap it has presented during the event, the Realme 3 Pro, Realme 5 Pro, Realme X, and Realme XT will get first dibs on Android 10 […]
Other US companies will likely join with the ban Huawei’s world is getting smaller, as three other US-based companies are reportedly complying with the US Govt’s ban on Huawei. Bloomberg is reporting that Intel, Qualcomm, and Broadcom are cutting off the supply of their chips to the company, effective immediately. This comes in the heels […]
The motorcycle-based ride-sharing app scores a temporary victory Angkas, the motorcycle-based rider-sharing app were granted a preliminary injunction by the Mandaluyong RTC earlier today. Angkas was previously shut down last year in November by the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board because of concerns of rider and passenger safety, along with the lack of mayor’s permit […]
Making broadband internet more accessible to everyone In line with its vision of bringing world-class internet to Filipino, PLDT Home introduces its first-ever Home Prepaid WiFi. The service consists of a standalone modem and WiFi router that can connect up to 5 devices. Being powered by Smart LTE, PLDT’s Home Prepaid WiFi supports the 700Mhz LTE […]
It also sports a flip-up screen for selfies and vlogging Canon updates its consumer line of PowerShot compact cameras with the SX740HS. Sporting a 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, this pocketable camera comes with an image-stabilized 40x zoom lens with a 24-960mm equivalent range. It comes with a DIGIC 8 sensor, giving it 4K video recording capabilities […]
Giving fans a reason to smile Just before Christmas, ASUS hosted a Christmas Roadshow showcasing its products–from ZenFones, ZenBooks, VivoBooks to the latest ROG laptops. Held last December 12 at Trinoma Activity Center, ASUS’ Christmas Roadshow included appearances from their endorsers: Ann B. Mateo for ASUS ROG, and Maureen Wroblewitz for ASUS Consumer Notebooks. […]
It has big issues it’ll have to solve to become the third telco Philippine netizens are rejoicing, as news of another possible telco has emerged, again. After San Miguel Corporation’s aborted partnership with Australian firm Telstra, the news of a possible third player to break PLDT and Globe’s duopoly is fantastic news for people fed […]
You can use essential travel apps without paying a dime A reliable data connection is vital for us whenever we go abroad, and we usually pay for local SIMs with data packages to survive our overseas trips. That’s no longer in the cards for us during casual travel though, as Smart has introduced a brand-new […]
Motorcycle drivers should invest in one Face it: Here in the Philippines, there are a lot of crazy drivers. No matter if you drive a car or a motorcycle, it is really hard to avoid reckless drivers and road hazards along the way. While cars can be equipped with GPS systems and dash cams these days, […]