News

Twitter might sell usernames in online auctions

After a billion usernames were freed last year

Published

January 12, 2023

Luigi Leonardo

For online connoisseurs, there are few things more heartbreaking than when someone already took a username you wanted to use on a platform. Following Musk’s purchase of the platform late last year, Twitter is making strides in freeing up usernames taken by inactive accounts. Now, solving two problems in one, the company is reportedly considering online auctions to sell usernames to users.

First reported by The New York Times, Twitter will reportedly allow users to bid for usernames in the future. The online auctions can potentially boost revenue for a company still struggling to boost revenue after Musk’s exorbitant purchase.

Back in December, Elon Musk announced that the platform will start freeing up 1.5 billion usernames used up by inactive accounts. Now, it looks like an online auction is the next step for the platform. That is, if Twitter pushes through with its plans to sell usernames to the highest bidder.

Since the invention of the URL, domain squatting has been a prevalent issue preventing users from taking URLs outright. Some of the more malicious types involved in this practice has domain squatters ransoming domains until others pay for their liberation back to the public. The practice is also prevalent in social media with squatters taking usernames in hopes of others paying for the right to use them. It often leads to targeted users resorting to affixing underscores or other characters to their usernames to thwart squatting efforts.

Of note, Twitter’s policies prohibit squatting on Twitter handles to sell them to others. Ironically, Twitter’s plans for an online auction might change policies for the platform but only if the selling is done officially through Twitter.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.

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OPPO Find N6 now in PH: Price, pre-order, availability

Foldable flagship arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Find N6 in the Philippines, positioning it as its premium foldable built for productivity and multitasking.

The device is priced at PHP 139,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers who pre-order get a 1-year extended warranty and a chance to join a DJI raffle.

Early availability rolls out on May 1 via telco partners:

Globe GPlan 2499 with PHP 73,600 cashout
Smart Infinity Plan 5000

Both plans include a 1-year extended warranty.

The official retail release happens on May 15, available through:

OPPO Brand Stores
OPPO Online Store
Shopee

Online store buyers may receive an AI Pen Kit (limited) alongside the extended warranty.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find N6 features an 8.12-inch foldable inner display designed for tablet-like productivity. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 6000mAh battery for all-day use.