'Deadpool' is 2016's most illegally downloaded movie – torrent site
MANILA, Philippines – The most illegally downloaded movie of 2016 is the comic book blockbuster Deadpool, according to a list released by Torrent Freak, a site that follows the torrents scene. The 2016...
View ArticleAcer's Predator 21 X, the world's first curved laptop, coming out February
MANILA, Philippines – If you've got $9,000 burning a hole in your wallet and a sturdy back to shoulder the burden, there's a new monster of a gaming laptop that's been announced at the 2017 Consumer...
View ArticleTVs grab spotlight at CES gadget gala
LAS VEGAS, US – LG Electronics showed off a "wallpaper" thin television as TV makers vied for the spotlight ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show officially opening here on Thursday, Jan 5, US time.As...
View ArticleMeet Filipina Ginky Gamboa from Mark Zuckerberg's 'A Year of Running'
MANILA, Philippines – Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg had a 365-mile running challenge for himself in 2016, which resulted to A Year of Running. Fellow runners joined Zuckerberg in his journey and...
View ArticleFacebook pages taken down after Mocha Uson check post
MANILA, Philippines – Another round of takedowns on Wednesday, January 4, hit 3 Facebook pages which are critical of the Duterte administration. The pages – Madam Claudia, Assortedge and Mr. Obosen –...
View ArticleBoard member Mocha Uson? Netizens weigh in
MANILA, Philippines – When pro-Duterte blogger and entertainer Mocha Uson was appointed board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Thursday, January 5, the...
View ArticleApple removes New York Times app from China store
BEIJING, China – Apple has removed the New York Times from its China app store, the tech giant said, after authorities told the company the app breached regulations.The newspaper said both its English...
View Article'Safe haven' Bitcoin retreats after shot at all-time high
HONG KONG, China – Bitcoin plunged Thursday, Jan 5, only hours after investors, tipping the volatile digital currency to become a safe haven in an uncertain world economy, pushed it near all-time...
View ArticleA few key facts about Bitcoin
HONG KONG, China – The value of bitcoin surged above $1,100 on Thursday, Jan 5 as the digital unit continues a dizzying rise that made it the best-performing currency of 2016.Analysts have suggested a...
View ArticleEx-employee sues Snapchat for allegedly faking stats to boost IPO
MANILA, Philippines – A former Snapchat employeee sued the company for allegedly citing false numbers to boost its valuation for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The ex-employee, Anthony...
View ArticleIntel unveils a computer the size of a credit card
MANILA, Philippines – At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2017), Intel unveiled a device called the Compute Card, designed by the tech giant to power tomorrow's smart electronics. The Compute...
View ArticleRazer introduces laptop with 3 built-in monitors
MANILA, Philippines – Razer is a beloved brand among gamers for its products which combine form and function to meet a gamer's needs. From gaming mice to keyboards, they've been a reliable supplier of...
View ArticleNokia Android smartphone officially unveiled
MANILA, Philippines – HMD Global, the company that owns the rights to produce Nokia-branded phones, unveiled its first Android-powered Nokia smartphone: the Nokia 6.A mid-range phone, the Nokia 6...
View ArticleSmartphone revolution blazes on as the iPhone celebrates 10th anniversary
LAS VEGAS, US – The smartphone continues to change the world a decade after the debut of the iPhone, even as Apple is under pressure to come up with a new wonder.The iPhone – introduced by late Apple...
View ArticleVirtual reality seeks momentum at CES gadget gala
LAS VEGAS, US – Virtual reality sought its stride Friday, Jan 6, at the Consumer Electronics Show, where despite being a hot topic there was little sign it is racing into mainstream culture.Show floor...
View ArticlePorn seeks seat at the tech table
LAS VEGAS, US – For the first time in more than a decade, adult entertainment was back in view at the Consumer Electronics Show gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas.Naughty America had a room in a virtual...
View ArticleA look at 'Mercury', Blackberry's last in-house engineered phone
MANILA, Philippines – The smartphone business is so tough that even the most established household names aren't safe. Just look at Blackberry. Known for its QWERTY keyboard-equipped phones, the company...
View ArticleAsus sets record for most RAM in a phone with 8GB model
MANILA, Philippines – Taiwanese tech giant Asus set a new high for the amount of random access memory (RAM) in a smartphone with the Asus Zenfone AR. The phone, which was officially unveiled at the...
View ArticleUber website shows traffic data around the world
MANILA, Philippines – Ride-sharing giant Uber launched a website that shows the traffic data the company has collected through the years. Called "Movement," the website primarily targets urban planners...
View ArticleSnapchat taps London as global base outside US
LONDON, United Kingdom – Snap Inc., which runs the camera messaging application Snapchat, said on Tuesday, January 10, it had chosen London as its international headquarters, praising the UK's creative...
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