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Meta to shutdown Messenger desktop app after December 15, 2025

I just saw this message (image above) on my Messenger desktop app and it appears that META a.k.a. Facebook wants to bring users back to Facebook.com, since users will be redirected back to Facebook.com after Dec. 15. The Messenger app shutdown affects both the Windows and Mac apps of Messenger. And if you are worried about your chat history, Meta encourages users to “enabled secure storage in Messenger should turn on secure storage and setup…

Watch the iPhone Air bend/stress test by JerryRigEverything

JerryRigEverything just release his hands-on test of the new iPhone Air and just like with any of his gadget video, it is not for the faint of heart, especially if you’re the type of person who’s meticulous or protective of their devices, particularly Apple Devices. Spoiler alert – the iPhone Air is “structurally indestructible” as it was able to withstand 216lbs (or 98 kg) of pressure before it bend the new iPhone Air.

Apple releases latest version of iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS

Together with the iOS 26, Apple also release the latest version of their software platforms namely the iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. According to Apple; Apple today released exciting new features and capabilities across each of its software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS — and introduced a beautiful new design with Liquid Glass that brings even greater consistency across the Apple ecosystem. New Apple…

Apple officially unveil the new AirPods Pro 3

Apple has announced the new AirPods Pro 3, which are a significant upgrade to their popular headphones. Apple explained that the new AirPods Pro 3 feature a redesigned acoustic architecture that not only improves sound quality but also offers the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, blocking up to four times more noise than the original model. The fit has been completely re-engineered for better stability and the new ear tips comes in five sizes.…

PH Government and Private Sector Unite for a Safer Internet

To create a safer online environment for Filipinos, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) are intensifying their campaign against the sale of illegal products on online platforms and social media. This initiative, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure cyberspace safety, is a top priority for the DICT. According to DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, this effort requires a “digital bayanihan” or community…

Nepal lifts ban on Social Media Networks

Nepal has lift the ban for Social Media Networks a day after 19 people died in brutal protests triggered by the government’s a social media ban. Reuters; Oli’s government lifted the social media ban after protests turned violent, killing 19 and injuring more than a 100 after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament on Monday. … “We have withdrawn the shutdown of the social media. They are working…

Google Unveils Pixel 10 Smartphones Series

Google has officially unveiled its Pixel 10 series, a significant leap in the company’s hardware and AI strategy. Powered by the all-new Tensor G5 chip, manufactured on a 3nm process by TSMC, the Pixel 10 Smartphones lineup promises a substantial boost in performance and efficiency. The G5 is optimized for on-device AI, enabling new features like “Magic Cue,” which proactively offers helpful information, and a more intuitive “Camera Coach” that uses Gemini models to assist…

Telegram and WhatsApp are “partially” blocked in Russia

Russia has “partially” blocked certain calling features on the messaging applications Telegram and WhatsApp. This action was taken in response to these platforms allegedly being used “to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities.” According to a report by Associated Press, the measure was implemented because these platforms are being “used to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities.” The statement…

Google unveil the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 10 even wont happen until next week (August 20) but the company has already announced the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold with a short 31-seconds video. Below are the rumored specs of the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold; Display: Cover Display: 6.4-inch OLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Resolution: 1080 x 2424 pixels with peak brightness of 3000 nits. Inner Display: 8.0-inch Foldable LTPO OLED…

Nothing Headphone (1) announced

Headphone (1) is here. Come to Play. Pre-order yours. 4 July. pic.twitter.com/OguDw1BS6z — Nothing (@nothing) July 1, 2025 Together with the Nothing Phone (3), the company also announced the Nothing Headphone (1). Available black and white colors, the Nothing Headphone (1) will retail for $299 or around SAR 1,121.25. Below are the notable specs; Dimension (HxWxD): 173.85 mm x 78.0 mm x 189.25 mm Drivers: 40 MM DYNAMIC / 16 Ω RF: 20 HZ –…

Checkout the specs of the new Isuzu D-Max EV

After officially announcing the production of the new Isuzu D-Max EV, Japan-based Isuzu officially unveil the specs of their latest EV pickup the new Isuzu D-Max EV. The first D-MAX EV, which was exhibited to the public as a prototype at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand in March 2024, is now in production. Production of the D-MAX EV is scheduled to begin at the end of this year, with sales expected to…

Google updates Google Maps to include West Philippine Sea

Google Maps has updated its maps to make the label “West Philippine Sea” (WPS) more visible for the waters west of the Philippines. This has been praised in the Philippines as it reinforces their claim over this part of the South China Sea. Before, the WPS label might have been harder to see. Now, it’s clearer even when zoomed out. Filipino leaders and the military see this as important recognition of their rights, especially after…

Nissan launching ProPILOT Technology in 2027

Nissan has announced that it will launch its autonomous driving ProPILOT technology in 2027. The ProPILOT features Nissan Ground Truth Perception technology with next-generation Lidar and Wayve AI Driver software, “will set a new standard for autonomous driving with advanced collision avoidance capability.” From Nissan’s official statement, “Wayve AI Driver software, built on Wayve’s embodied AI foundation model, is designed to handle highly complex real-world driving conditions in a human-like manner. The technology’s ability to…

DICT to reevaluate Free Wi-Fi Program

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be reevaluating the agency’s Free Wi-Fi Program, this was announced on DICT website and social media channels. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), they are overhauling its Free Wi-Fi Program to improve efficiency and sustainability, driven by President Marcos’s directives, basically to cut the current program’s ₱6.5 billion annual cost for 7,000 locations with 16,251 Free Wi-Fi Sites. One of the option that the…

Price of the new iPad Air with M3 Chip and Apple Magic Tablet Keyboard in Saudi Arabia

Here are the price of the new iPad Air with M3 Chip in Saudi Arabia iPad Air 11‑inch Wifi Only 128GB – SAR2,699.00 256GB – SAR3,149.00 512GB – SAR4,049.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – SAR3,349.00 256GB – SAR3,849.00 512GB – SAR4,749.00 iPad Air 13‑inch Wifi Only 128GB – SAR3,699.00 256GB – SAR4,149.00 512GB – SAR5,049.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – SAR4,349.00 256GB – SAR4,849.00 Apple Magic Tablet Keyboard For 11-inches iPad Air – SAR 1,349.00…

Apple announced new iPad Air with M3 Chip

Together with the new Macbook Air with M4 chip, Apple also announced a refreshed iPad Air powered by the “M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence.” Available in 11‑inch and 13‑inch Liquid Retina display, the new iPad Air supports Apple Pencil Pro as well as the Apple Pencil (USB‑C). Because it is powered by the M3 chip, the new iPad Air, which Apple claims to be “2x faster compared to iPad Air with M1,1 and…

Price of the new Macbook Air with M4 Chip in Saudi Arabia

The new Macbook Air with M4 Chip is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia and below are the pricing.

13-inches Macbook Air

  • 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD Storage: SR 4,499.00
  • 16GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 5,449.00
  • 24GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 6,399.00

15-inches Macbook Air

  • 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD Storage: SR 5,499.00
  • 16GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 6,449.00
  • 24GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 7,399.00

Apple announces the newest Macbook Air with M4 chip

After Apple CEO Tim Cook tweets about the new Macbook Air, Apple has officially announced the new Macbook Air with M4 chip. The upgrades that Apple made with the new Macbook Air is mainly with its processor, changing it from the M3 to the new M4 processor and the new 12MP Center Stage camera. The rest of its components remains the same. Apple did change the starting RAM from 8GB to 16GB, without changing the…

Microsoft to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025

Microsoft just announced that the company will stop supporting Windows 10 this coming October 2025. The software giant said that “after October 14th 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, technical assistance amd security fixes for Windows 10.” The company added that PC running Windows 10 “will still work” but they recommend upgrading to Windows 11 is possible. Modern PC supports Windows 11 and uprading to the latest Windows OS is free. But…

Philippine Pricing of the new iPhone 16e

Even though it’s not yet available for order or pre-order, Apple already provided the pricing for the new iPhone 16e. Available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, the new iPhone 16e will have a starting price of ₱39,900.00 for the 128GB model, ₱46,990.00 for the 256GB and ₱58,990.00 for the 512GB. Officially announced last Feb 19th, the iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inches Super Retina XDR OLED display, similar to…

iPhone 16e now available for Pre-order in Saudi Arabia

The just announced iPhone 16e is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia. You can place your pre-order on the leading telecom and retailer in the Kingdom. Jarir Extra Aleph Mobily Zain Amazon The iPhone 16e will be only be available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, with starting price of SAR2,799.00 for the 128GB model, SAR3,299.00 for the 256GB and SAR4,299.00 for the 512GB. Pre-order period will be…

Grab Philippines clears driver after being accused of lascivious acts by his passenger

Grab Philippines has released an official statement regarding one of its driver-partner of being accused of lascivious acts by his passenger. In their statement, Grab Philippines said “After a comprehensive review of the Audio Protect recording from the trip, the driver-partner’s profile, and performance history, we found no conclusive evidence to support the allegations or indicate any malicious intent.”

TikTok ban delayed in the U.S. for 75 days

After the surprise shutdown of Tiktok last weekend, the Chinese-owned social media received a much needed break when President Trump signed an executive order delaying the ban of TikTok for 75 days. BBC news reports, “President Trump has signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires a sale or ban of the platform.” US President Donald Trump explained that in this 75-days extension, “the US will not…

Marcos signs law imposing 12% VAT on Netflix, Spotify, other digital services   

JM Chavaria, writing for Yugatech; In a move aimed at bolstering government revenue, the Philippines has introduced a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by foreign firms. This includes popular platforms like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon, among other digital service providers (DSPs) — which have previously enjoyed tax exemptions. Duey Guison, of Unbox.ph explains “Republic Act 112023, all services provided by resident and non-resident digital service providers regardless if they have a…