In the vibrant nightlife of the Philippines, where the party scene never sleeps, being the life of the party is an art form. However, capturing the essence of the night can present challenges to even the most seasoned party queens. That’s where the vivo V29 Series 5G steps in, unveiling …
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Globe and Gogoro team up to bring eco-friendly scooters and smart mobility to the Philippines
Do you know the Globe store at Greenbelt? The one conveniently placed between Greenbelt 3 and 5? It’s gone now and it has been replaced by Gogoro, a ‘smart’ scooter company that is popular in Taiwan. Gogoro is launching three models next month and to learn more about these models …
Read More »Stream watchers fear chemical found in tires killed salmon in West Vancouver creek
The West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society said there are concerns the dead fish found on the banks of a creek were caused by urban runoff, specifically a compound found in tires. Tires can leave behind 6PPD-quinone on pavement, which becomes toxic when exposed to sunlight Stream watchers in Metro Vancouver say …
Read More »Does biology trump free will? A behavioural scientist argues we have little choice
In his new book, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, Sapolsky makes the case for transforming our criminal justice system and system of meritocracy. Robert Sapolsky contends that our intent and actions are determined by things over which we have no control It's natural for people to feel …
Read More »Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to orbit the moon, dead at 95
Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95. Apollo 8 mission provided the iconic 'Earthrise' photo Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas …
Read More »Gotyme redefines digital banking in the Philippines with its unique phygital approach
GoTyme prides itself as a service with a human touch. It is a relatively new digital bank in the country with a fairly simple account setup. Christopher John Bennet, is the chief technology officer of GoTyme, and we had sat with him a few weeks ago to talk about GoTyme, …
Read More »11.11 AffordaPHONES Deals: vivo’s spectacular sale on November 11
vivo is thrilled to announce the 11.11 AffordaPHONES Deals, an extraordinary one-day sale extravaganza on November 11. The event promises to offer customers an opportunity to save big, enjoy exclusive discounts, and take home the latest vivo phones and accessories at unbeatable prices. On November 11, 2023, vivo is having …
Read More »Rare egg-laying mammal rediscovered in Indonesia
Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded. Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, named after British naturalist David Attenborough, was …
Read More »YouTube’s Crackdown Spurs Record Uninstalls of Ad Blockers
YouTube expanded a “test” that threatens to cut off users who don't turn off their ad blocker. Developers of the tools are scrambling to respond. Illustration: Charis Morgan; MirageC/Getty Images In early October, the people who make ad blocking tools convened in Amsterdam for their industry’s annual conference. One session …
Read More »Gogolook and the Philippine Army’s Cyber Battalion join forces to protect Filipinos from scam threats
Gogolook and the Philippine Army’s Cyber Battalion Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Adopt Whoscall to Further Strengthen the Country’s Defense Against Scams. Gogolook, the company behind Whoscall caller ID and spam detection app, and the Cyber Battalion Army Signal Regiment (ASR) of the Philippine Army have signed a memorandum …
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