Digital bank, Komo, has been honored with the prestigious title of Most Innovative Smart Banking Services Provider for Digital Banking in the Philippines. The award was given at the 2023 International Finance Awards, demonstrating its deep commitment to delivering cutting-edge, practical and economical online banking experiences to Filipinos. Komo by …
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2023 was the hottest year on record — by a long shot
After a year of record-breaking wildfires across Canada and the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, it likely comes as no surprise that 2023 was the hottest year on record. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2023 was nearly 1.5 C warmer than the pre-industrial average. 2023 …
Read More »Xiaomi sets the stage for Redmi Note 13 Series global debut on January 15
Xiaomi is set to unveil its Redmi Note 13 Series globally on January 15, with a launch event scheduled for 6 PM in the Philippines. The series includes the Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and Note 13 Pro+. The Note 13 Pro and Pro+ models are positioned in the …
Read More »Can the toughest phone HONOR X9b 5G survive a 100-foot drop test? Witness on January 12
HONOR Philippines, a renowned player in the global technology arena, has commenced the new year with a resounding announcement of the HONOR X9b 5G, aptly touted as the toughest phone in their lineup. The revelation comes on the heels of an enticing teaser campaign, showcasing the phone’s remarkable durability from …
Read More »Shopee, DTI partner for e-commerce onboarding of Halal food sellers
In a partnership between Shopee and the Department of Trade and Industry, Halal food sellers are now included in the e-commerce platform. The partnership focuses on educating Halal sellers: the onboarding process, such as product listing guidelines, UI navigation, and business insights. This will also cover the tools in the …
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by Jersey Denise Manahan The air is crisp, and the calendar flips to a new year. With cocoa in hand, you feel ready to conquer the world and start working on your New Year’s resolutions. As you work on resolutions for yourself, school, work, and whatever that may be, it …
Read More »Embrace ‘true comfort beyond breeze’
Air conditioners provide physical relief and emotional comfort from the scorching heat, creating an ideal sanctuary for reconnecting with loved ones during the holiday season. Along with advancements in technology, air cooling solution brands now offer more than relief from the heat as they also value environmental responsibility, championing energy-efficient …
Read More »Lunar lander issue complicates privately led U.S. moon mission
A robotic lander built by a private company suffered a technical problem on its way to the moon on Monday, threatening to upend the first U.S. soft lunar landing in over 50 years. Peregrine lander, slated to land on moon next month, encounters solar panel issue hours after takeoff A …
Read More »New York’s Airbnb Ban Is Causing a Christmas Crunch
Hotel prices and tourism numbers are up as New York City goes through its first holiday season with new rules that ban nearly all Airbnbs and other short-term rentals. People ice skating at Central Park in New York City on December 16, 2023.Photograph: Liao Pan/Getty Images Christmas is in full …
Read More »The Obscure Google Deal That Defines America’s Broken Privacy Protections
Google’s doomed social network Buzz led US regulators to force Google and Meta to monitor their own data use. Insiders say the results were mixed, as pressure mounts for a federal privacy law. Photograph: Jayme Thornton/Getty Images Before Google’s disastrous social network Google+ came the less remembered Google Buzz. Launched …
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