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MANILA, Philippines – Bright satellites orbiting close to Earth are increasingly threatening astronomical research, as a new study on Amazon’s internet satellites underscores a wider problem facing scientists worldwide. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are designed to sit just a few hundred kilometers above the planet to deliver faster internetContinue Reading
The market for gaming phones is shrinking—but gamers on a budget may actually be better off. With ASUS exiting the smartphone business, one of the biggest names in gaming phones has effectively stepped away from the scene. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) series once defined high-end mobile gaming, but itsContinue Reading
A 24-year-old Bay Area native has kicked off a social-media quitting movement that’s starting to get global attention — and yes, it’s called “Appstinence.” Gabriela Nguyen, who just graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, says the idea came from a slow, personal realization that her phone was quietlyContinue Reading
Nokia is back — and it’s not just dipping a toe into the market. With the Beam Mini 2025, the brand once known for its indestructible phones has officially re-entered the flagship scene. This new compact powerhouse blends Nokia’s classic reliability with top-tier modern specs, and the result is… surprisinglyContinue Reading
The government’s sudden love affair with blockchain has sparked both optimism and skepticism. Senator Bam Aquino filed Senate Bill 1330, “An Act Mandating The Establishment And Implementation Of A National Budget Blockchain System To Enhance Transparency, Accountability, And Public Participation In The Philippine Budget Process” or the Philippine National BudgetContinue Reading
Sony is expanding its Pulse lineup with a new addition: the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. Designed to pair seamlessly with the PS5, PC, Mac, and even the PlayStation Portal or your phone, the Elevate promises what Sony calls “lifelike desktop audio.” They also come with a built-in mic for voiceContinue Reading
Sport-utility vehicles, or SUVs, have become the undisputed kings of the road. In the United States, they’ve overtaken sedans as the most popular vehicle type, with compact SUVs emerging as the fastest-growing segment. The appeal isn’t hard to understand: elevated ride height for better visibility, powerful all-wheel drive for roughContinue Reading
