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Israeli-developed bandage for bleeding control a lifesaving innovation

https://www.technochops.com/israeli-developed-bandage-bleeding-control-lifesaving-innovation/9740/

Leave it to inventive minds to come to market with something as useful as a gauze that can stimulate the body’s coagulation process and stop blood loss. The new range of wound care-related products that may potentially save lives and gotten the nod of approval from healthcare providers is an I...

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Android P rumored features will wow iPhone users

https://www.technochops.com/android-p-rumored-features-will-wow-iphone-users/9728/

The smartphone industry is a cutthroat one with two players on relatively larger stages than their competitors, with Apple enjoying the exclusivity if its iOS while other companies share Google’s Android operating system. But to close the gap (or, arguably, widen it), the search engine giant is r...

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'Monster Hunter: World' updates for PS4 1.05, Xbox One 1.0.0.10 released

https://www.technochops.com/monster-hunter-world-updates-ps4-1-05-xbox-one-1-0-0-10-released/9719/

“Monster Hunter: World” has just been released and like any other game, it still needs a lot of updates, not only for the content but more importantly for the bugs and the fixes needed. Those with the game would have known that it already has an update available. While it does not...

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Here's why the contact center sector will remain a strong contributor to PHL economy

https://www.technochops.com/heres-contact-center-sector-will-remain-strong-contributor-phl-economy/9701/

Despite the looming challenges that may come its way, the Philippines’ call center sector is expected to remain as among the strongest segments that contribute to the national economy. Many analysts cite the resilience and outstanding coping mechanism of local contact centers for the sector’s las...

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Here's how being single correlates with better social ties, happier individuals

https://www.technochops.com/heres-single-correlates-better-social-ties-happier-individuals/9697/

Is being single better than being in a marital relationship? Going with a study that continues to hold true now and well into the near future, it turns out single people who both enjoy their individual freedom and can readily reach out to their kin, friends, and neighbors reap distinct...

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STUDY: Amino acid in asparagus may cause breast cancer

https://www.technochops.com/study-amino-acid-asparagus-may-cause-breast-cancer/9678/

Asparagus, the bright-green veggie packed with vitamins and minerals, is a healthy favorite of many people, but breast cancer patients need to cut back on it owing to the amino acid it contains. Asparagine, as a study uncovered, appears to help cancer cells change into a form that easily spreads...

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Niantic clarifies 'Pokemon GO' Mewtwo EX Raid invites

https://www.technochops.com/niantic-clarifies-pokemon-go-mewtwo-ex-raid-invites/9672/

“Pokemon GO” is one of those games that had an amazing start but gradually had less and less players. However, of course, this does not stop Niantic from continuing to add more and more updates and a lot of new additions to the game. But it becomes a problem when an already existing feature is no...

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Google Pixel under fire; users sue for defects

https://www.technochops.com/google-pixel-fire-users-sue-defects/9666/

Whenever a company plans to release a new item, buzz in the market is a likely possibility – and when the company is as big as Google, it is an inevitability. But it seems that now, years after the original Google Pixel device, users are suing the search-engine giant for reportedly intentional d...

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iPhone 9 release date hinted at March 2018

https://www.technochops.com/iphone-9-release-date-hinted-march-2018/9660/

Just weeks after Apple released its iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X flagships, the world was already itching for more. Despite the powerful announcement, thousands of pre-orders, and a successful launch, it could not be helped that the world had its eyes on the next big thing: the iPhone...

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'Pokemon GO' challenge quests, Professor Willow, and more storyline in next updates

https://www.technochops.com/pokemon-go-challenge-quests-professor-willow-storyline-next-updates/9652/

The AR game “Pokemon GO” was once a very popular game on the mobile, especially given its generations of fans young and old. Although undeniably its player base has gone lower more than a year and a half since its release, Niantic still continually releases more updates for its loyal fans. While ...

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Israeli predictive tool detects diabetic patients with risk of developing kidney disease

https://www.technochops.com/israeli-predictive-tool-detects-diabetic-patients-risk-developing-kidney-disease/9654/

Diabetes and the resulting problems like kidney disease and blindness are dreaded yet prevalent among many Filipinos today. They are never easy for both the sufferers and their families. Along with key defense strategies like watching one’s diet and exercising, tech tools for early detection of l...

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PLDT gives 3G frequencies for free following President Duterte's warning

https://www.technochops.com/pldt-gives-3g-frequencies-free-following-president-dutertes-warning/9634/

PLDT, Inc. has agreed to give away one of its frequencies for free after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte issued a warning for those who are trying to block the entry of the third telco player. Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman, chief executive officer, and president of PLDT, earlier said the...

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'ARK: Survival Evolved' Dino TLC improving visuals of creatures in next update

https://www.technochops.com/ark-survival-evolved-dino-tlc-improving-visuals-creatures-next-update/9636/

Action-adventure survival game “ARK: Survival Evolved” was initially released August last year. Although it is not one of the popular games of today, developers Studio Wildcard is not leaving the title to its ruin. It looks like it had a lot more potential than what many people...

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Online shopping sites urged to remove ads for mercury-tainted skin whitening cosmetics

https://www.technochops.com/online-shopping-sites-urged-remove-ads-mercury-tainted-skin-whitening-cosmetics/9630/

A non-profit group promoting public health and safety appealed to e-shopping websites to delete posts by third party sellers advertising banned skin lightening products from Pakistan that are laden with toxic mercury. Through a press statement, the EcoWaste Coalition urged Lazada and OLX to...

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Human testing of new cancer vaccine underway after successful mice trial

https://www.technochops.com/human-testing-new-cancer-vaccine-underway-successful-mice-trial/9626/

Here is heartening news for individuals who have not slashed their risk for the Big C or have family members diagnosed with the disease. A new cancer vaccine moves on to human trials after a mouse trial produced astonishingly effective outcomes. The new immunotherapy approach, that has been...

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Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update coming in February 2018

https://www.technochops.com/galaxy-s8-oreo-update-coming-february-2018/9614/

There is a lot of hype circling the web regarding Google’s latest operating system update, Android 8.0 Oreo. But it looks as if even the latest Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships are getting in the train a little later than expected History repeats itself Before Oreo, there was Android 7.0 Nougat, w...

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No expected 'big one' earthquake in Negros Oriental, assures PHIVOLCS

https://www.technochops.com/no-expected-big-one-earthquake-negros-oriental-assures-phivolcs/9608/

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) assured on Monday that Negros Oriental is not going to be hit with a strong earthquake, tagged as the “big one,” anytime sooner. This is despite of a news report last week that said a big one could possibly struck the...