Protecting critical data while driving innovation with data sovereignty
Data sovereignty became a major topic last year, at least in the Philippines, partly due to the opening of new data centers in the country. Worries about data safety, privacy,…
Growing use of Shadow AI in workplaces sparks security concerns
Many professionals and office workers now rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to perform certain tasks. While many companies encourage employees to use AI to boost productivity, some staff turn to…
Surge in AI use raises concerns about future power strain in data centers
A Gartner report revealed that the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and workloads could potentially strain the power supply of data centers. Data from the research firm predicted…
Agentic AI moves automation toward greater independence
Beyond chatbots, Agentic AI is expected to change significantly how businesses operate. It is especially useful in customer service and other industries, as it is designed to plan and take…
Review: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE packs useful flagship extras
You may want the features of a flagship phone without paying for the most expensive model. That is the appeal of Samsung’s Fan Edition, or FE, line. You keep some…
PLDT expands online fraud checks with three new tools
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate and ICT unit of PLDT Inc., has added three tools to SmartSafe that help businesses check for SIM changes, unusual locations, and overseas roaming when reviewing…
HedgeServ rebrands as HS Financial Technologies
HedgeServ, a global provider of fund administration and operating solutions for alternative asset managers, has rebranded as HS Financial Technologies (HSFT), highlighting its technology platform for automating work and improving…
Gartner forecasts $7.35 trillion in global IT spending in 2027
Businesses and consumers could face higher computer and device prices through 2027 as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure drives up memory costs, according to Gartner Inc., a business and…
BIR suspends registration badge rule for online sellers
Online sellers can hold off on posting their Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration Seal Badge on their online shops and business pages. The BIR has suspended the requirement until…
Why credit cards still matter in a QR-code world
Have you noticed how much checkout counters have changed lately? You walk into your favorite local coffee shop, and there’s a pixelated black-and-white square sitting right next to the napkins.…
Discord open to Philippine legal representative after ban
Discord, a text, voice, and video chat platform, is open to appointing a Philippine law firm as its local representative as officials want a direct channel for handling urgent online…
EU, PH gov’t launch AI lab for business applications
Businesses in the Philippines will be able to test artificial intelligence (AI) solutions before investing through the planned EU–Philippines AI Industry Lab, which will support access to computing infrastructure, data,…
TechLife previews Pad Neo SE, launching soon
TechLife has previewed the Pad Neo SE, an upcoming Android 16 tablet that pairs a 10.1-inch screen with parental controls and children’s learning content. The device targets families looking for…
DICT warns of security flaws in unpatched PHP websites
Philippine government agencies and businesses using PHP for their websites need to check whether the software has received security updates to address two critical flaws, according to the Department of…
realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition coming to Philippines
realme is bringing the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition to the Philippines, with a finish that reveals four colors under ultraviolet (UV) light. The limited edition smartphone combines…
HONOR Play 10 available with ₱700 cash-out on Globe plan
The HONOR Play 10, an entry-level smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery and a 90Hz display, is now available through Globe’s postpaid plans. Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR Philippines said…
AI agents bring new oversight demands for businesses
BORACAY — Businesses developing artificial intelligence (AI) agents need to secure their access to company systems and set limits on their actions, technology executives said, warning that even a harmless…
How ASUS matches edge AI and servers to business needs
BORACAY — Choosing an AI server requires more than comparing hardware specifications. Businesses first need to identify the work the system will handle, because that determines the computing power, electricity,…
DICT to open Gov.PH code to Filipino developers
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to make the source code of Gov.PH publicly available, allowing Filipino developers to review and propose improvements to the official national…
Business growth starts with rethinking IT
BORACAY — Philippine businesses planning to use more artificial intelligence (AI) need computer systems that can handle new tasks and employees who know how to use the tools. At the…
ASUS ProArt RTX Spark laptops now available in PH
ASUS Philippines has launched the ProArt P16 and P14 creator laptops, which can run artificial intelligence (AI) models and creative tools without a constant internet connection. The new models bring…
Philippines launches e-notarization for digital documents
Filipinos can now have electronic documents notarized through accredited online platforms, allowing them to complete the process through a live video call instead of traveling to a notary’s office. The…
Fastly highlights need for stronger AI traffic controls
BORACAY — Fans who spend hours in online queues for concert tickets may be competing with bots or software used to line up and buy tickets automatically. For businesses, the…
De Claro to prioritize affordable, more reliable internet
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will focus on improving internet access and digital public services under Secretary Robert Joseph de Claro, who assumed leadership on Oct. 19,…
AI-driven memory shortage hits global smartphone shipments
Global smartphone shipments fell a record 22% in the third quarter of 2026 as increasing memory costs drove up phone prices and strained supply, according to preliminary data from IDC…
Philips marks 135 years with nationwide lighting promo
Philips is including LED bulbs, smart lighting, and indoor and outdoor light fixtures in a nationwide anniversary promotion that gives Philippine customers raffle entries for qualifying purchases. The Philips 135th…
Samsung brings Galaxy Watch Ultra2 to Cordillera Mountain Ultra
Samsung is bringing GPS route guidance, climb tracking, and hydration alerts to the Cordillera Mountain Ultra (CMU) through its Galaxy Watch Ultra2, as the event’s Official Watch Partner. The annual…
Before you spend your holiday bonus, start your emergency fund
If you’re already earning your own money and are anticipating your much-awaited 13th month pay and holiday bonus, pause and think where you will allocate those hard-earned funds. Let’s be…
Survey: Higher VMware license fees push users to seek options
Businesses using VMware are weighing how to reduce software costs without disrupting the systems that support their services, according to a global survey. For customers, the concern is whether those…
Apple opens preorders of its foldable iPhone Duo
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo on Oct. 16 through its website and Apple Store app, offering a foldable phone with its largest iPhone display, an A20 Pro chip,…
FedEx report sees AI opportunity for Philippine chip industry
The Philippines could attract more semiconductor investment as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips grows and manufacturers expand production across Asia Pacific, according to a report by FedEx and Frost…
QR Ph and InstaPay payments on Xendit’s platform grew by 198%
QR Ph and InstaPay payments grew 198% on Xendit’s platform in the 15 months to April 2026, but missing payment options still cost Philippine online sellers sales. Among Filipino shoppers…
MannyPay clarifies it is not closing but just plans a new app
MannyPay is preparing a new version of its digital payments app for launch next month, with plans to increase transaction capacity and improve reliability as more partners join the platform.…
Smart logs zero dropped calls in Metro Manila drive tests
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recorded no dropped calls during the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) latest Metro Manila drive tests, which check network performance under real-world conditions. Smart’s…