Multiply by Zero: Thoughts on Multiply.com’s Shutdown
Editor’s Note: Contributor Luis Buenaventura writes about the technical realities that led to Multiply’s closure.
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Here’s a Valuable Resource For Anti-Cybercrime Law Activists
The online conversation over the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 intensified yesterday, as the controversial law took effect. If you’re against the law and wondering what to do about it, you should check out this site.
read more »Tool on Philippine Congress Website Reveals Political Dynasties
In what could be a case of unintended consequences, a tool on the website of the Philippine House of Representatives reveals which families have made political power a family tradition of sorts.
read more »Betting Website Refunds Bettors Over Pacquiao-Bradley Decision
Last Sunday, Tim Bradley won over Manny Pacquiao in a controversial split decision. While Pacquiao himself has moved on, reaction to the fight was so bad that online betting outfit Paddy Power even refunded those who waged on the Filipino boxer.
read more »Facebook explains Instagram acquisition, reveals usage stats in SEC amendment
In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Facebook revealed plans to keep recent acquisition Instagram “independent”. The social network had amended its Form S-1 to reflect its pending purchase of the photo-sharing service.
read more »Avoid Bourne Legacy shoot traffic, inconvenience
Locals were wowed by news that parts of The Bourne Legacy would be filmed in Manila. Yet people have realized closing down streets for a car chase scene means even heavier traffic within the old city. Here are some online resources to help you avoid the projected congestion over the next few weeks.
read more »Porn makes it way to Philippine Daily Inquirer Website (NSFW)
Yesterday morning at least one observant visitor to inquirer.net noticed something different with The Philippine Daily Inquirer website. Right on the home page was an explicit image of two men having fun together.
read more »New “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” DOT slogan becomes popular online
Over the weekend, many Filipinos online rallied behind the new Department of Tourism slogan, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”. It was a welcome change from the controversy generated by the infamous “Pilipinas Kay Ganda“.
read more »Taxikick: Abusive taxi driver reporting tool for the Philippines
For those frustrated with taxi drivers who refuse to accept passengers, or “accidentally” forget to turn their meters on, they can use Taxikick.com to report errant taxis to the authorities.
read more »iPad2 still available from EbuyStore, starts at P21,600
It’s been while since I last wrote about that local gadget retailer. But if you’re still on the market for the iPad 2, EBuyStore has competitive prices for Apple’s tablet PC.
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