Australian Telco Telstra Planning to Enter Philippine Market

Third Telco Coming Soon? Telstra, the largest telecom provider in Australia, is in talks with San Miguel Corporation to enter the Philippines to challenge Smart Communications and Globe Telecom. The joint venture discussions between the two companies are in advanced stages and have been going on for several months already. The investment from Telstra would […]

Why Aren’t We Allowed to Use Uber for Pick Ups at the Airport?

MIAA: You Need to Update Your Policies! Two steps forward, one step backward for Uber, LTFRB, and the Philippines. While it’s awesome that Uber is now officially legal in the country, they’re also now subject to regulation by the government and the powers that be. One of the stupidest regulations is that Uber drivers can’t […]

Top 5 Unbox Interview Moments with International and Local Tech Executives

In the last several months we’ve had the pleasure and the awesome opportunity to interview a lot of the head honchos of both local and international tech companies when they do their events or when they ask us for 1-on-1 sit down sessions. We’ve had a lot of memorable moments with them and we picked […]

PH Goverment Planning To Launch Uber Competitor, Premium Taxi

Is this why the LTFRB has been overly critical of Uber and other ride-sharing apps? A few days ago the LTFRB has been clamping down hard on ride-sharing apps like Uber, who they claim have been operating without the proper franchise. Well, it seems there was a reason for the crackdown, at least according to […]

Want Discounts And Freebies? Head On Over To Sun’s Better Choices Bazaar Today

Grab a gadget at a great deal! If you’re looking to score a great deal before this weekend ends, you might want to head on over to Eastwood Central Plaza in Eastwood City today. Sun is holding a lifestyle and tech fair there starting at 12NN until 10PM, where they’re offering great deals on fashion, […]

Marshall Releases Major II In The PH

Looking for a good-looking, compact headphone? Marshall, the same people who brought you awesome amplifiers and headphones, have released the follow-up to their original Major headphones in the form of the Major II. The Major II sports a number of improvements to the previous iteration, which include a tweaked design, improved ergonomics and more importantly, […]

You Can Now Buy Lenovo’s A7000 In Physical Stores

Here’s your chance to hold it before you buy it Want Lenovo’s awesome A7000 but don’t want to fork over cash before you actually hold it in your hands? Well, good news – Lenovo has announced that the A7000 is now heading to retail stores after being sold for months exclusively through Lazada. Lenovo A7000 […]

Google Urged To Change Chinese Reference To Disputed Shoal [UPDATE: Google Removes Reference]

The entry still hasn’t been changed as of press time Pinoy netizens are asking search giant Google to remove from its Maps service Chinese reference to the disputed Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine sea through a Change.org petition. According to the petition, Google has identified the disputed shoal as part of China’s Zhonsha […]

5 Weird Places Where We Heard Someone Start Clash of Clans

It’s safe to say that a lot of Filipnos are hooked on Clash of Clans. It’s a brutally addictive game and people of different ages are spending not just their time, but their money on it as well (gems!). There’s a fine line though between casually enjoying something and being too addicted to it. In […]

Huawei’s 13000mAh Power Bank Goes On Sale, Priced at Just Php 990

Another powerbank contender? Remember that 13000mAh power bank from Huawei that we spotted back when we were in Singapore? Well, that particular accessory has officially and queitly landed in the Philippines as of this week. As if choosing a power bank wasn’t hard enough, Huawei has officially priced the new power bank at a mere […]