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PH, Australia team up for ‘cyber boot program’ to boost online defense

The Philippines and Australia are looking to strengthen the Southeast Asian nation’s cyber defense through a “cyber boot program. ”  The program aims to impart technical skills to improve the Philippines’ awareness of preparing for cyberattacks and online threats and what to do if they do happen. Professor Helge Janicke of the Australian Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre said, “We are looking at awareness programs and war gaming exercises. It is mainly about organizations and companies understanding better what these threats are and how to respond appropriately.” This program is a result of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation signed by Manila and Canberra back in February of this year by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. What is ‘vishing’ and how to avoid it? How the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA test actually works Through the MOU, the two countries will collaborate to
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Smart launched the iPhone 16 series at the ‘unbox the future’ event

SMART subscribers were able to “unbox the future” during the midnight launch of the new iPhone 16 , which featured GMA7’s Kyline Alcantara and basketball standout Kobe Paras at the Smart Store in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Kobe was particularly excited about the iPhone 16’s new and improved camera settings, perfect for his love of picture-taking. The latest flagship iPhones can now capture better moments than their predecessors due to their advanced Photographic styles, Camera Control, and Zero Shutter Lag. Meanwhile, Kyline was more thrilled with the iPhone 16’s improved battery life, stating that she always forgot to charge her phone, so a longer battery life was helpful for her. Apple Inc. says the iPhone 16 model can go up to around 50% battery charge in under 30 minutes. In addition to the improved iPhones, the first 16 subscribers to purchase the new iPhone 16 received Php3,000 worth of vouchers and phone accessories from SMART. That’s not all. Sixteen iPads were also
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OnePlus 13: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh, 100W charging

The new OnePlus flagship has been released, and while it looks the same as last year, the new OnePlus 13 offers substantial upgrades on the inside. Of course, the OnePlus 13 will be powered by the best chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Elite . This chip has two prime cores clocked at 4.32GHz and offers 45% faster CPU performance and 44% better power efficiency than its predecessor. The side curves are now gone as it has a 2.5D quad-curved design with subtle curves on the four sides. This resulted in a shorter build but with a size of 6.82 inches. That display uses a high-end X2 OLED 8T LTPO panel from BOE with a 1440p resolution, 4,500 nits of peak brightness, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. Audio is provided by the stereo speakers. It also gains a new vibration motor that OnePlus claims provides “gaming controller level feedback”. It is apparently the biggest vibration motor on any Android phone with its size of 602mm3. Another big
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AI now writes over 25% of Google’s new code

Among the number of technological advancements we have today, Artificial Intelligence or AI is flexible in terms of both entertainment and business purposes. This becomes more evident when Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, revealed that Google is now using AI to write at least 25% of their code. Pichai expounds that Google is utilizing AI internally to improve their coding processes, which in turn boosts productivity and efficiency in other areas of work. Once AI does the code, it is double-checked by human engineers, finalizing and accepting it for use. The usage of AI for such functions is not new; startup Cognition Labs has its very own Devin, their AI “software engineer,” and even ChatGPT proved itself to have the capabilities of a Level 3 software engineer too after being subjected to a Google coding interview. However, technology is far from perfect, and even something as advance as AI has its flaws including the possibilities of copyright issues or security concerns if it is fol
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‘The Ragnarok’ officially arrives on Android and iOS

Here’s an exciting news for our Ragnarok (RO) veterans and fans alike: a new game has been added to the franchise called “ The Ragnarok ” and it has officially arrived on mobile platforms last October 31, 2024. What started out as an open beta just a few weeks prior to its release is now a game you can enjoy on both iOS and Android devices. Developed by Gravity Interactive, this brand new title promises to bring the original RO gameplay from the PC to te pocket platform. This means we are looking at a complete nostalgia having returned the 2D, pixelated graphics, iconic cities like Prontera, classic gameplay mechanics, and many other features including PVP battles reaching up to 50 players. The Ragnarok also returns over 500 costumes from the original PC experience. 10 classic mobile games we played when we were young 5 nostalgic PSP games and what makes them memorable To keep the game engaging and fun to explore for both new players and even the returning ones, this RO prod
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Indonesia bans Google Pixel sales after blocking iPhone 16

Indonesia added Google Pixel to the list of banned phone brands after the multinational tech brand failed to meet the country’s investment regulations just days after banning the sales of Apple’s iPhone 16 . The largest phone market in Southeast Asia said that Google’s flagship phones could not be traded within the country until they comply with the local regulation that 40% of the communication devices’ components are sourced locally.  Google, however, said that Pixel phones were not officially distributed in Indonesia.  Febri Hendri Antoni Arief, spokesperson for the industry ministry, noted that consumers can still purchase the phones from overseas as long as they pay the necessary import taxes. He also mentioned that they may consider deactivating Pixel devices that entered the country illegally. According to the current statistics, the top smartphone brands in the country are China’s OPPO (#1) and Xiaomi (#3), as well as South Korea’s Samsung (#2)—all of which established
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iPhone 16 Home Credit installment plans

Buying the new iPhone 16 at full price can be costly, which is why some consumers prefer a staggered payment plan. Home Credit Philippines offers Apple’s latest flagship device through affordable installment options. To make the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series more accessible, Home Credit customers can choose between two payment plans: a 12-month installment option with no interest or a 24-month plan at a one-percent interest rate per month. Both options require a 30-percent down payment as part of the application process, which is swift and user-friendly, requiring only one valid ID and can be approved in as little as one minute. To apply, simply approach a Home Credit sales representative at any branch of the Apple authorized reseller Digimap. Pre-approval for product installments can also be secured through the Home Credit app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Other stores and partner merchants also offer the iPhone 16 series through Home Credit install
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