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…
Philippine firms hit AI scaling roadblocks, study finds
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a data center colocation service provider headquartered in Singapore, said Philippine companies are moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but weak infrastructure…
AI in Space: Start at the edge, build for the mission
By Mark Papermaster, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, AMD I started my career working on the space shuttle program at IBM and thought my life endeavors would center on…
Kaspersky says 68% of passwords crack in one day
Telecommunications, banking, and e-commerce users in the Philippines may need to rethink how they create passwords after cybersecurity company Kaspersky found that 68% of leaked passwords can be cracked within…
Globe improves network reliability with real-time automation
Telecommunications company Globe is upgrading its network reliability in the Philippines by embedding real-time intelligence and automation into its systems to reduce service disruptions and manage traffic more efficiently for…
Emirates restores 96% of global network as travel demand rebounds
Emirates has restored 96% of its global flight network after a period of disruption, indicating a near-complete recovery in international travel operations and strengthening Dubai’s role as a global transit…
Sumsub rolls out AFASA scam detection suite in PH
Global verification and fraud prevention company Sumsub introduced a fraud management bundle to help banks and financial institutions in the Philippines comply with the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), which…
Happycash grows digital lending with stronger borrower safeguards
Happycash, an online lending platform in the Philippines, has secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification while expanding its smart lending and borrower protection measures as demand for digital loans continues to grow.…
IDfy names PH country head to boost digital trust, fraud prevention
Digital identity verification and fraud prevention company IDfy has appointed Raghuraman “Raghu” Chandrashekhar as country head for the Philippines, strengthening its expansion in Southeast Asia (SEA) and deepening its focus…
DITO StreamZone199 bundles streaming apps, 22GB data
Telecommunications company DITO Telecommunity has added a new prepaid streaming bundle called StreamZone199, a ₱199 mobile data pack that combines streaming access, data allocation, and unlimited calls and texts for…
Samsung study shows Galaxy Watch6 can predict fainting
Technology company Samsung said a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea found that the Galaxy Watch6 can predict fainting episodes up to five minutes before they…
Palo Alto Networks boosts AI security with Portkey deal
Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity solutions company, said it plans to acquire Portkey, a company known for building AI Gateway technology designed to manage and secure autonomous artificial intelligence (AI)…
PLDT Home boosts Fiber Prepaid speeds up to 300 Mbps
PLDT Home said its Fiber Prepaid service now offers internet speeds of up to 300 Mbps, for households with growing demand for streaming, online classes, work-from-home setups, and online gaming.…
Lenovo powers 2026 F1 Sim Racing Championship
Telecommunications and gaming fans tuning into the 2026 Formula 1 Sim Racing World Championship will see Lenovo technology at the center of all 12 rounds, as global technology powerhouse Lenovo…
Synology BeeStation Plus adds AI home security support
Synology has added a privacy-first home monitoring feature to BeeStation Plus, expanding the device from a cloud storage solution into a home monitoring and small business security system. BeeStation Plus…
Gartner says AI layoffs don’t guarantee better profits
Companies cutting jobs while adopting artificial intelligence (AI) may not actually be improving profits, according to new research from technology research and consulting firm Gartner. The study found that around…
HONOR 600 AI video feature imagines MrBeast in PH
Smart devices brand HONOR used artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic videos of YouTube superstar MrBeast appearing to visit the Philippines ahead of the official release of the HONOR 600…
Fortinet: AI cybercrime drives 389% surge in ransomware victims
The latest report from Fortinet, a cybersecurity company, shows a sharp increase in AI-enabled cybercrime, faster attack cycles, and a major spike in ransomware victims worldwide. These findings are included…
Here’s how much land Mayon ashfall covered, per PhilSA
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) released satellite-based maps showing the extent of ashfall from Mayon Volcano following a pyroclastic density current on May 2, 2026, affecting at least 8,544 hectares.…
AMD introduces Ryzen 9 chip for gaming, content creation
Chipmaker AMD rolled out the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, introducing dual 3D V-Cache on a desktop CPU and designed it for developers, content creators, and PC gamers who…
Metrobank Q1 profit hits ₱12.6B as loans, fees increase
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady loan growth, higher margins, and stronger fee-based income.…
IBM AI tool streamlines coding to production workflows
IBM has announced global availability of IBM Bob, an AI-first development partner for enterprise software teams. IBM Bob supports the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from planning and coding to…
Miss Universe PH 2026 winner is also named Miss HONOR 600
Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, alongside a special recognition as Miss HONOR 600 in partnership with global…
Metrobank: SUVs, house-and-lot top Filipino loan choices
SUVs and house-and-lot properties remain the top loan preferences among Filipino borrowers, driven by family needs, space requirements, and long-term financial goals, according to Metrobank. Data from the bank shows…
AMD says AI runs up to 4.8x faster with shift on new software
Semiconductor company AMD is expanding beyond chips and putting software at the center of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, to make it easier for developers and enterprises to build and…
Accenture: 86% of APAC firms boost AI spending
Organizations across Asia Pacific (APAC) are accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, shifting from pilot projects to full-scale enterprise use as they seek resilience and growth, according to professional services firm…
Smart trains retirees to spot scam texts
Retirees are facing an increase in scam texts, fake calls, and phishing messages, prompting mobile company Smart Communications to step up digital safety training through its SCAMpaign program. At a…
Here are the best games to play on a 100-inch LG QNED TV
Telecommunications and home entertainment trends continue to push bigger screens into more living rooms, and LG Electronics knows that gamers want more than just size. Its 100-inch LG QNED86 is…
AIM pushes early climate funding as disasters rise in Asia
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) called for faster, earlier climate financing across Asia and the Pacific (APAC), warning that delayed funding is driving up disaster losses and leaving vulnerable…
OpenAI models, Codex now available on AWS Bedrock
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI expanded their partnership to bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and tools directly into Amazon Bedrock, the company’s managed AI service used by enterprises.…
SEC pushes for responsible digital lending at credit congress
Complaints against online lending platforms (OLPs) in the Philippines are increasing, with regulators pointing to illegal operators, high interest rates, and abusive collection practices as main concerns, according to the…
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