Gadgets & Gears

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has launched a new digital service that allows motorists to check the status of their driver’s license and vehicle plates through the LTO Tracker, expanding its online tools for public convenience. The plate number tracker enables users to input their vehicle’s plate number to verify if it’s ready for pickup.  This service is especially useful …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is committing to connect every public school in the Philippines to the internet before the end of 2025, Secretary Henry Aguda announced last week. Speaking at the National Information and Communications Technology Summit, Aguda acknowledged that only around 60 percent of the country’s roughly 50,000 public schools currently have internet access—a figure …

Scammers are now using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Grok to create fake transaction receipts for bank and GCash transfers, tricking unsuspecting sellers and individuals online. One Facebook user, Peb De Leon, shared how he was almost duped when a friend claimed to have transferred money to him through BPI. The friend even sent what looked like a legitimate …

Eros Baluyot caught Rene Catalan Jr and forced him into submission recently in one of the interesting matches in the Universal Reality Combat Championship Kaogma Collision 2 at Fuerte Sports Complex in Capitol Grounds in Cadlan Pili, Camarines Sur. Baluyot, ranked No. 447 among MMA fighters in the Asia Pacific Region, pulled off the victory via armbar submission in the …

A team of international scientists led by Chinese researchers has developed groundbreaking contact lenses that enable humans to see near-infrared light — a capability once thought impossible without complex equipment. This innovation could open new frontiers in medical imaging, visual aid technology, and security applications. Published in the journal Cell, the study showcases how the team combined visual neuroscience with …

Soundcore, the audio division of tech brand Anker, has officially released its latest flagship true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds — the Liberty 5 — in the Philippines, offering premium sound features at a competitive price. The Liberty 5 boasts 9.2mm bio-diaphragm drivers and is powered by Adaptive ANC 3.0, a next-gen noise cancellation technology that recalibrates every 0.3 seconds to …

HONOR Philippines is building excitement for what it calls its most ambitious smartphone launch yet — an AI-powered flagship device designed to transform how users interact with photos. The company recently released teaser materials hinting at a revolutionary feature: AI technology that animates still images, turning static photos into dynamic, lifelike moments. This bold leap signals HONOR’s intent to redefine …

TCL is set to launch its latest innovation in home entertainment—the C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV—a new model designed to deliver cutting-edge performance in clarity, brightness, and color accuracy. Equipped with advanced QD-Mini LED technology, the C7K combines the vibrant color range of QLED with miniaturized LED backlighting for highly precise light control. This results in deeper blacks, enhanced contrast, …

The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2805, or the MTRCB Act, a landmark legislation that expands the regulatory powers of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to cover online streaming services. Authored and sponsored by Senator Robin C. Padilla, the bill seeks to modernize the MTRCB’s mandate—first established in October 1985—by …

When Ryan Labrador and his partners founded REVLV SOLUTIONS in 2014, they weren’t just building another tech company—they were laying the foundation for a mission-driven technology partner rooted in ethics and real innovation. “We wanted to build something with heart and substance,” Ryan said, recalling how their vision diverged from the typical startup script. “Our mission was crystal clear: deliver …