Meta Platforms Inc. addressed the issue in Facebook’s text-only version. META — Formerly known as Facebook Inc., the social media giant said that it addressed the issue in Facebook’s text-only version, which reportedly charged users when videos and photos appeared on the said free data version. In an emailed statement to GMA News Online, a … Read more
Google said that it will be providing extra protection against cyberattacks to “at-risk” individuals and organizations. GOOGLE PHILIPPINES — The tech giant said that it will be providing extra protection against cyberattacks to “at-risk” individuals and organizations during the 2022 elections. Google said in a statement that it was inviting Philippine human rights, elections monitoring, … Read more
Samsung was set to hold its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9, 2022. GALAXY UNPACKED 2022 — South Korean tech company Samsung recently announced that the company was set to hold its event on February 9. To recap, Samsung mentioned that the public will get to see the arrival of the “note-worthy standard of epic … Read more
4 Mechanical Engineering students invented a pedal-operated road sweeper PEDAL OPERATED ROAD SWEEPER – Four Mechanical Engineering students caught the attention of many with their thesis project. A lot of things have been invented through the years. Every now and then, a one-of-a-kind invention is being introduced. Speaking of invention, four graduating students taking up … Read more
Twitter is now allowing NFTs as hexagon-shaped profile pictures NFT PROFILE PICTURES — Twitter recently introduced a new feature that would allow users to officially link their non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to their profile photos. However, the said feature is only limited to Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter Blue was a paid subscription service that offered new … Read more
Globe Telecom introduced its first “Eco-SIM” in Asia. GLOBE TELECOM — The Philippines’ telecommunications giant recently introduced its first “Eco-SIM” in Asia in an effort to contribute to environmental sustainability. Globe recently launched its very-first “Eco-SIM” cards in Asia in time for Zero Waste Month this month. The “Eco-SIM” card was first developed in 2020 … Read more
Twitter expanded its misinformation reporting feature in the Philippines ahead of the 2022 elections. On Monday, Twitter said that it expanded its misinformation reporting feature on its social media platform to the Philippines ahead of the 2022 elections. Twitter said that its new safety feature on reporting potential misinformation, which the company had been testing … Read more
Globe Telecom urged its customers to tap its digital customer services. GLOBE TELECOM — The telco giant recently urged its customers to tap its digital customer services and also asked for understanding from its customers during these trying times. Globe said in a statement that some of its employees and vendor partners have contracted the … Read more
GCash was continuously working with authorities to take down phishing sites. GCASH — The mobile wallet giant was continuously working with authorities to take down phishing sites in order to protect its users from scams. A certain phishing website (ramropost.com), which emerged last month, was recently taken down. Phishing sites were used in order to … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was eyeing to roll out its broadband internet services in early 2022. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ new major telecommunications player was eyeing to roll out broadband internet services in early 2022. The telco commercially started its operations in March this year. An official of its parent DITO CME Holdings Corp (DCME) said … Read more