A Bugged Life https://abuggedlife.com/ since 2004 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:24:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 Maya leverages National ID verification and responsible AI https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/26/maya-leverages-national-id-verification-and-responsible-ai/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/26/maya-leverages-national-id-verification-and-responsible-ai/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:24:33 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40298 Homegrown fintech combines National ID infrastructure and AI to make digital onboarding faster and simpler As Philippine financial institutions accelerate integration with the National ID system, Maya is already showing how government digital infrastructure and responsible AI can work together at scale to make financial onboarding faster, simpler and more efficient.  The development comes as […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/26/maya-leverages-national-id-verification-and-responsible-ai/feed/ 0 In restrospect: Digital Walker celebrates 20 years in the industry https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/21/in-restrospect-digital-walker-celebrates-20-years-in-the-industry/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/21/in-restrospect-digital-walker-celebrates-20-years-in-the-industry/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:49:14 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40285 Digital Walker is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary in the business. I’ve been a patron of brothers Charlie and Howard “Bogs” Paw since they were just a small store in Greenhills called Games and Gadgets. I got my very first HP iPAQ 4350 from them and later on, they became real enablers as they provided a […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/21/in-restrospect-digital-walker-celebrates-20-years-in-the-industry/feed/ 0 Return of the phablet: nubia Neo 5 Max 5G https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/10/return-of-the-phablet-nubia-neo-5-max-5g/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/10/return-of-the-phablet-nubia-neo-5-max-5g/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:33:32 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40268 It’s 2026 and we’re in the middle of a RAM crisis. With the price of phones soaring at an unprecedented level – most above 30% – 50% from what it was last year, manufacturers have to get really creative with new features that don’t involve RAM or storage.  Brands usually push for better cameras or […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/10/return-of-the-phablet-nubia-neo-5-max-5g/feed/ 0 #NEOVerseMaxOut: Max out your world with the nubia Neo 5 Max and Neo 5 GT Special Edition https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/08/neoversemaxout-max-out-your-world-with-the-nubia-neo-5-max-and-neo-5-gt-special-edition/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/08/neoversemaxout-max-out-your-world-with-the-nubia-neo-5-max-and-neo-5-gt-special-edition/#respond Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:55:38 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40258 MANILA, Philippines, August 6, 2026 – No two gamers play the same way. Some want a bigger screen for immersive entertainment and multitasking, while others are all about speed, precision, and staying competitive. With different ways to play come different ways to max out the experience. That’s where the nubia Neo 5 Max PadPhone and […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/08/08/neoversemaxout-max-out-your-world-with-the-nubia-neo-5-max-and-neo-5-gt-special-edition/feed/ 0 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 sample photos https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/27/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-sample-photos/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/27/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-sample-photos/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:58:45 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40238 I have been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 for almost a week since it was unveiled last Wednesday at Samsung Unpacked in London. I’ve written a first-impressions piece on the three new foldables over at INQUIRER.net. This post explores some sample photos of the new Fold8 as our group toured Westminster Abbey, among other […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/27/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-sample-photos/feed/ 0 Samsung debuts 990 SSD at P19,075 for 1TB https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/17/samsung-debuts-990-ssd-at-p19075-for-1tb/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/17/samsung-debuts-990-ssd-at-p19075-for-1tb/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:25:39 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40229 The Samsung 990 SSD delivers robust performance with a sequential read speed of up to 7,250 MB/s and 38% improved power efficiency over its predecessor. The 1TB and 2TB options widen PC upgrade choices for consumers ranging from everyday use to gaming and content creation. Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its new 990 […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/17/samsung-debuts-990-ssd-at-p19075-for-1tb/feed/ 0 Power More, Worry Less: HONOR X7e Launches on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop with Up to Php 5,000 OFF This 7.7 Mega Rainy Season Sale  https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/06/power-more-worry-less-honor-x7e-launches-on-shopee-lazada-and-tiktok-shop-with-up-to-php-5000-off-this-7-7-mega-rainy-season-sale/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/06/power-more-worry-less-honor-x7e-launches-on-shopee-lazada-and-tiktok-shop-with-up-to-php-5000-off-this-7-7-mega-rainy-season-sale/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:57:51 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40220 The newest HONOR smartphone with Big Battery, Instant AI Button, and Premium Drop Protection is available for as low as ?9,999, exclusively on HONOR Official Online Stores for a limited time.  Looking for a smartphone this rainy season that keeps up with your busy lifestyle without breaking the bank? Global technology brand HONOR Philippines officially launches the HONOR […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/06/power-more-worry-less-honor-x7e-launches-on-shopee-lazada-and-tiktok-shop-with-up-to-php-5000-off-this-7-7-mega-rainy-season-sale/feed/ 0 Smart Prepaid launches new Power All offers to power Gen Z side quests https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/02/smart-prepaid-launches-new-power-all-offers-to-power-gen-z-side-quests/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/02/smart-prepaid-launches-new-power-all-offers-to-power-gen-z-side-quests/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:17:13 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40207 Recognizing that today’s Gen Z users move fluidly from one side quest to the next, Smart Prepaid has enhanced its Power All promos to empower them to stay connected to the apps that matter most to them.   “Gen Zs are no longer defined by a single path to success. They are open to exploring sidequests, which are spontaneous and fun pursuits that may […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/02/smart-prepaid-launches-new-power-all-offers-to-power-gen-z-side-quests/feed/ 0 Meeting Samson Hu, Co-CEO of ASUS https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/01/meeting-samson-hu-co-ceo-of-asus/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/01/meeting-samson-hu-co-ceo-of-asus/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:42:55 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40198 At Computex in Taiwan you could not even get this close to Samson Hu, Co-CEO of ASUS because his path was always cordoned off while he toured Jensen Huang around the ROG and ASUS booths. But here he is, in the flesh in Manila, announcing a significant investment into the Philippine market with the ExpertBook […]

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]]> https://abuggedlife.com/2026/07/01/meeting-samson-hu-co-ceo-of-asus/feed/ 0 Anker unveils first global store design concept in the Philippines https://abuggedlife.com/2026/06/30/anker-unveils-first-global-store-design-concept-in-the-philippines/ https://abuggedlife.com/2026/06/30/anker-unveils-first-global-store-design-concept-in-the-philippines/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:57:21 +0000 https://abuggedlife.com/?p=40190 The brand’s 50th store in Mall of Asia showcases smart tech, audio, and home products Anker Innovations has opened its first Global Store Design Concept in the Philippines at the Mall of Asia. As its milestone 50th store in the country, this concept is an elevated new retail space that offers a more immersive and […]

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