Tech News – GeekPinas https://geekpinas.com Philippines Tech News, Guides, and Reviews Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:06:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Elon Musk is now the richest person in the world https://geekpinas.com/elon-musk-is-now-the-richest-person-in-the-world/ https://geekpinas.com/elon-musk-is-now-the-richest-person-in-the-world/#respond Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:29:59 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=416 Kung pamilyar ka sa Tesla na isang kilalang brand ng electric car sa US e for sure kilala mo din si Elon Musk.

Si Elon Musk ang itinanghal na pinakmayamang tao sa buong mundo. Isa din siyang engineer at founder ng SpaceX. Bukod dito ay isa din siya sa mga founder ng PayPal bago itoy ibenta sa eBay.

Ang kanyang net worth ay nasa $194.8 billion o mahigit ₱9.8 trillion, ahigitan na niya ang title holder na si Jeff Bezos, ang founder ng Amazon.

Gaano ba kalaki ang ₱9.8 trillion?

Ang pera na ito ay kayang patakbuhin ang gobyerno ng Pilipinas nang dalawang taon. Kamakaylan lamang ay pinirmahan ni pangulong Duterte ang 2021 national budget na P4.5-T.

Kaya din nitong bayarang ang utang ng Pilipinas na ₱9.05T as of June 2020 na lalong tumaas dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic.

Kung may pera kang ganito kalaki saan mo ito gagamitin, ano ang mga bibilhin mo?

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Netflix now starts at PHP 149 in Philippines https://geekpinas.com/netflix-now-starts-at-php-149-in-philippines/ https://geekpinas.com/netflix-now-starts-at-php-149-in-philippines/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:59:24 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=374 The streaming giant Netflix started rolling out a new mobile-only plan in the Philippines that will only cost you 3 USD or PHP 149 per month.

Filipinos watch 2x more Netflix on mobile than the rest of the world. Two out of three Filipinos use downloads on their phones to watch Netflix on the go.Netflix director for Product Innovation Patrick Flemming told reporters during a video teleconference from Los Angeles, California on Wednesday.

Flemming said Netflix is confident about its mobile-only subscription in the Philippines as Filipinos spend more than 3 hours a day watching videos on mobile phones.

“We are launching a new plan for the Philippines… We are super excited to announce that it will be offered for P149 only,” he added. Pricing is aggresively enticing for me.

Netflix’s new Mobile plan is an addition to already existing plans namely basic at Php 369 a month, standard at Php 459 a month, and premium at Php 549 a month.

Flemming also said, “We’re enthusiastic to introduce the Mobile plan in the Philippines to make it even easier for anyone with a smartphone to enjoy Netflix. At home or on the go, now more people can watch all the shows and movies Netflix has to offer, wherever and whenever they want.”

If you watch movies mostly on your mobile phone the new plan would be a great start for a solid streaming service if you are not subscribe to any yet.

Customers can pay for the subscription using credit and debit cards, via direct carrier billing with existing networking provider, or with cash using a Netflix gift code. No Paypal option, which I want them to consider in the future.

To start with the plan you may want to download the mobile app for iOS or Android the website is also easier to navigate. Old users can still switch to the new plan under their account settings.

What do you think of the new Mobile-only plan? Please share your thoughts below.

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YouTube Music and YouTube Premium now available in PH https://geekpinas.com/youtube-music-and-youtube-premium-no2-available-in-ph/ https://geekpinas.com/youtube-music-and-youtube-premium-no2-available-in-ph/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2019 10:41:40 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=343 The music streaming Spotify has a new competitor aside from Apple Music, YouTube Music is now officially available in the Philippines. This was silently launched by Google along with YouTube Premium.

via YouTube

According to Gadget Match, its greatest strength is its tight integration with the video streaming app itself. Listeners can watch music videos right from the app to complement their streams.

Price starts at P159 for individual and a Family subscription plan for up to 5 family members will cost you a P239 a month. But don’t feel it’s pricey compared to it’s existing competitors because you will get both YouTube Music and YouTube Premium.

via Cnet

To subscribe just sign in using your Google account to music.youtube.com. That’s super easy mind you, you’ll just click a few and you’re already in.

Now, watching is now more convenient with YouTube Premium you can now watch ad-free and uninterrupted and with better support to offline watching.

This silent lunch by Google last year hopes to compete with the older companies in this category namely Spotify and Apple. Now it’s launched in the Philippines and you can try it totally free for one month. So what are you waiting for?

We love to hear your thoughts. Please comment down below and don’t forget to share with your family and friends.

Sabi nga nila, sharing is caring!

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PLDT warns users of scam sent through email https://geekpinas.com/pldt-warns-users-of-scam-sent-through-email/ https://geekpinas.com/pldt-warns-users-of-scam-sent-through-email/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2019 09:34:02 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=339 PLDT Public Advisory
[Nov. 9, 2019]

We have received reports of scam messages being sent to PLDT customers offering freebies such as prepaid TV cards, smartphones, and instant prizes. Such emails are NOT being sent by PLDT.

We urge you to not respond to these messages. Official PLDT promos are published in official PLDT Facebook and Twitter accounts and in www.pldthome.com.ph. Thank you for your understanding and vigilance.

Last month October, they also warned subscribers about payment discounts scam.

Don’t fall for this Scam!

We have received reports from customers about individuals on Social Media promising discounts off your PLDT Home Bills once you pay through checks with them.

Be vigilant against these online scams and pay only through our authorized payment channels.

For the complete list of payment channels, please visit 
https://pldthome.com/paymentcenters

If you are receiving suspicious emails or text claiming to be PLDT please report it immediately to the official PLDT Facebook and Twitter accounts and in www.pldthome.com.ph.

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LOOK: New Microsoft Office app with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint combined https://geekpinas.com/look-new-microsoft-office-app-with-word-excel-and-powerpoint-combined/ https://geekpinas.com/look-new-microsoft-office-app-with-word-excel-and-powerpoint-combined/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:11:52 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=324 Microsoft just announced a new Office app that combines 3 office apps namely Word, Excel, and Powerpoint into just one app. The app will be available for both Android and iOS devices.

Photo via The Verge

The new Office app will allow you to access recent documents inside the app or create a new one using the ability to scan text or table from your phone.

The apps are identical but are combined in one app, making it more convenient and practical, you just save some space on home and more storage for your other apps. Though the three-in-one office apps set up are common on most office apps it is nice to see Microsoft leading that path.

Using the new office app on my iPhone 8 I can say that it is more of a central hub for the three apps. The features are streamlined but the basic functionalities are there plus you can convert images to text, scan pictures to PDFS, and scan OR codes on the go.

The app is available for public preview as of the time of this writing. And is available only for a smartphone and no support for iPads and Android tablets yet. To test the app you can go here for Android users and click this link for iOS users.

The new office app logo

Have fun and share with us your experience below.

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PLDT is rolling out free speed boost for Home Fibr subscribers https://geekpinas.com/pldt-free-speed-boost/ https://geekpinas.com/pldt-free-speed-boost/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:53:06 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=302 Two months ago, and still ongoing to this Q4 of 2019, PLDT is rolling out a free speed boost to select PLDT Home Fibr and DSL (DSL still need to be confirmed) subscribers. This speed boost is said to be another permanent speed upgrade from last year’s speed upgrade plan (sounds good diba mga geeks). But this time, the free speed boost implementation is gradual, as PLDT offers it to select subscribers for now and by batch.

According to a PLDT Home Fibr user, he received a notification and was informed that the speed boost will take effect within 24 hours.

The link in the said message brings you to a verification page, where you input your account number and see if you are eligible for a free speed boost upgrade.

The said user recommends that your mobile number and email address in PLDT myHome account are updated to receive the SMS or email from PLDT HOME. To check or update your records, just go to https://my.pldthome.com/ or download the MyPLDT Smart App via Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Speed bumps will be as follows,

  • Home Fibr Plan 6299300Mbps from 250Mbps
  • Home Fibr Plan 4299150Mbps from 120Mbps
  • Home Fibr Plan 2899100Mbps from 100Mbps
  • Home Fibr Plan 189930Mbps from 25Mbps
  • Home Fibr Plan 169920Mbps from 15Mbps
  • Home Fibr Plan 129910Mbps from 5Mbps

“The demand for high-speed internet is rapidly rising as our customers’ digital needs evolve. These free speed upgrades will definitely enrich the life of subscribers by expanding their access to world-class digital content powered by no less than the country’s undisputed fastest fixed network,” said Butch Jimenez  Head of Consumer Business, PLDT Home Group.

Get faster internet connection from the country’s fastest internet provider with PLDT Home Fibr, the golden standard in online connectivity. Experience streaming, gaming, and video chat on high-speed fiber optic internet at speeds of up to 1 Gbps.

PLDT

Have you received a speed boost message from PLDT? If yes please comment down below.

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TNT new GIGA promos for games, video, social media and more https://geekpinas.com/tnt-new-giga-promos/ https://geekpinas.com/tnt-new-giga-promos/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:42:56 +0000 https://geekpinas.com/?p=178 The new GIGA promos are built for you with higher data for gaming, social media interactions, video streaming and so much more.

The new GIGA promos start at only P50. So, let’s start with GIGA Stories 50 has 1 GB open-access data with 1Gb a day for IG, Facebook, TikTok and Messenger.

If you’re a fan of telenovelas of Kpop dramas then good for you. The GIGA promos has GIGA Video 50 for watching and streaming web content.

GIGA Video 50 has 1GB per day open-access data for a wide variety of video streaming platforms like YouTube, iFlix, iWant, Cignal and of course if you are an avid fan of Basketball you have NBA.

Now, if you’re a gamer this is for you, GIGA Games 50 is designed specifically for mobile gamers. It has 1GB open-access data and 1GB data for ML by Bang Bang, Clash Royale, Arena of Valor and COC. Anywhere, anytime you can play with your favorite games.

How to register?

It’s simple you can register to any GIGA promos you want by dialing *123# on your mobile devices and choose the promos that you need. The basic GIGA promos start at only P50 and are valid for 3 days.

So what are you waiting for? These plans are waiting for you to register.

What do you think of this new offer? Comment down below and don’t forget to share.

Source: TNT

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