The NBI was pushing for 1 social media account per person and SIM card registration to prevent online scams. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was pushing for one social media account per person and SIM card registration to prevent online scams. NBI-Cybercrime Division chief Victor Lorenzo said that different measures must be passed in … Read more
Instagram introduced its new “Limits” feature and other anti-abuse features. INSTAGRAM LIMITS FEATURE — Instagram officially introduced its new “Limits” feature and other anti-abuse features on the platform. Turning Limits on prevented anyone who didn’t follow you, or who recently followed you, from commenting or sending a Direct Message (DM). The said feature was globally … Read more
Zoom announced its new Focus mode Zoom announced its new Focus mode that was meant to keep students from getting distracted while attending a virtual classroom, while still allowing the teacher to monitor participants inside the room. Zoom’s new feature came as the new school year approached and as the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) … Read more
BTS made an appearance in Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 3 ad. South Korean pop group BTS recently made an appearance at Samsung’s online launch event for the newest models in their foldable smartphone series, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3. Based on initial online reactions, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip … Read more
Apple and Olivia Rodrigo joined forces to encourage iPad creativity on TikTok Apple had recently partnered with American singer Olivia Rodrigo and some digital illustrators in order to inspire artists on TikTok. A series of videos posted to Apple’s official TikTok account featured iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app. TikTok followers were urged to … Read more
Google revealed a series of online safety measures for children. Google recently revealed a series of online safety measures for kids and teens — including a private setting for videos uploaded by children and a safeguard for ads shown to under-18 users. Google’s new features, which came amidst heightened concerns about online child exploitation and … Read more
Turn your trash into cash? Find out what is TrashCash TRASHCASH – It is a Filipino-made mobile application that helps users exchange trash for rewards. It was developed by software developer Benjo Vidal along with his friend. The app can be used by communities to turn plastic waste into rewards. According to him, TrashCash has … Read more
The Philippines was set to release “digitized vaccine certificates” by end-August or early September, according to DOH. On Tuesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that the Philippines was set to release “digitized vaccine certificates” by the “end of August or beginning of September”. In an online press conference, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said that … Read more
A Filipino now holds the world record for the longest distance traveled on a hoverboard. Aboard his hoverboard which was made in collaboration with an Australian firm, Kyxz Mendiola traveled a distance of 2,894 meters, erasing the previous record of only 2,352. Aside from the hoverboard, Mendiola has also built a flying car. But Mendiola … Read more
Globe Telecom expanded its 4G LTE network in 12 provinces. Philippines’ telecommunications brand Globe Telecom expanded the deployment of its 4G LTE network in 12 provinces in the Philippines. For the last six months, Globe Telecom said that it continued its network modernization program across the country. Joel Agustin, Globe SVP for Program Delivery, Network … Read more
