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…
Beyond brings Google Cloud engineering services to PH
Beyond has established a presence in the Philippines to give local organizations direct access to its Google Cloud engineering services, including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital commerce. The global…
Acer marks 10th Acer Day with concert featuring SB19
Acer Philippines will hold its Acer Day 2026 concert on Aug. 30 at the Araneta Coliseum, with Filipino group SB19 leading the lineup. The concert marks the 10th anniversary of…
₱1-billion funding to upgrade Project NOAH technology
Project NOAH will use the government’s ₱1-billion funding to produce more detailed flood maps, improve disaster warnings, and help authorities identify safer areas for communities and infrastructure. Project NOAH stands…
Samsung launches Galaxy S26 FE, price starts at ₱46,990
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has launched the Galaxy S26 FE, bringing flagship-style camera tools, Galaxy AI features, and seven years of software support to a lower-priced model in the Galaxy…
Smart security tools earn global GSMA certification
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has secured GSMA certification for its SIM Swap and Device Swap application programming interfaces (APIs), giving businesses more tools to detect online fraud beyond one-time passwords…
Garmin launches fēnix 9, fēnix 9 Pro
Garmin will release the fēnix 9 and fēnix 9 Pro multisport GPS smartwatches in the Philippines on Sept. 16, with prices starting at ₱62,690. Customers may preorder the watches from…
Review: realme P4 Lite delivers reliable everyday use
We often equate affordability with something unattractive or unreliable. The realme P4 Lite challenges those stereotypes by delivering a smartphone that looks good, works well for everyday tasks, and lasts…
RMC Season 10 moves to Luzon, Mindanao regionals
Cebu-based Webmasters Esports secured a place in the realme Mobile Cup (RMC) Season 10 grand finals after winning the Visayas regional championship at SM Seaside City Cebu. Webmasters Esports defeated…
PLDT, Smart bring online child safety drive to Cebu
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have expanded their online child safety education efforts in Cebu, helping students, parents, and teachers recognize digital threats and prevent online exploitation.…
What makes an AI PC relevant in a market full of technological promises?
By Peter Chambers, Senior Director, OEM Sales, APJ & Country Manager, Australia Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has started showing up everywhere in the PC world. Today,…
Tips for achieving your financial goals faster
Whether it’s setting up an emergency fund, saving up for a dream home, or building a nest egg for retirement, financial goals are what motivate many of us to remain…
IBM links cooling modules for next-gen quantum system
IBM has connected and cooled two cryogenic modules in a single environment, completing a test for its planned fault-tolerant quantum computer. The modular cooling system is designed to support hundreds…
Maya calls for stronger ASEAN digital finance systems
ASEAN governments must strengthen digital identity, payment systems, fraud monitoring, and data-sharing rules to support the next phase of financial inclusion, according to Maya Bank. “Access is necessary, but an…
How IoT and telemetry are transforming fuel management systems for industrial operations
Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for industrial businesses. Whether powering heavy equipment on construction sites or transportation fleets, every gallon consumed directly impacts operational costs and productivity.…
HONOR Magic V6 preorders open at ₱119,999
Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR has launched the HONOR Magic V6 in the Philippines, with preorders running from Aug. 25 to Sept. 4, 2026. The foldable smartphone is…
Gartner: AI agent workflow costs to rise fivefold
Artificial intelligence (AI) inference costs for each agentic AI workflow will increase more than fivefold through 2028, according to Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company. The forecast presents…
TransUnion sees growing trust in PH digital banks
More Filipinos are using digital banks and considering them for future loans as trust in digital financial services continues to grow, according to TransUnion’s 2026 Credit Perception Index. TransUnion, a…
Inside Roblox’s changing safety architecture
Roblox has expanded its safety architecture from parental controls into a system that includes facial age estimation, artificial intelligence (AI), human moderation, and feedback from parents. The video gaming platform…
BSP: Philippines hits digital payments target ahead of 2028
Digital payments accounted for 64.7% of retail payments in the Philippines in 2025, up from 57.4% in 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The country has now…
HONOR Magic V6 foldable launches in PH on Aug. 24
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines will launch the HONOR Magic V6 in the Philippines on Aug. 24, expanding its premium smartphone lineup with a new flagship foldable device. The…
TP tops Frost Radar for AI-driven customer service
Global digital business services company TP (ex-Teleperformance) received the highest combined growth and innovation score in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar for customer experience management services in Asia-Pacific. The…
Maya says customer trust is driving digital finance security
Maya has expanded the security controls available to customers as more Filipinos use mobile apps to move, save, borrow, and manage money. Users can freeze or unfreeze their cards and…
Converge steps up protection against harmful websites
Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. blocked nearly 12 billion attempts to access websites hosting dangerous, inappropriate, and harmful content through its network in 2025. The company…
Rimini Street launches AI agent governance service
Rimini Street, the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company and a third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, has launched Rimini Govern for AI, a managed service…
Jackery expands Explorer power station lineup
Jackery has expanded its Explorer Series in the Philippines with three portable power stations designed for emergencies, remote work, travel, and home backup during power outages. The solar generators brand…
Samsung to debut new addition to Galaxy S26 series
Samsung Electronics will unveil a new addition to the Galaxy S26 series on Aug. 27, expanding its flagship smartphone lineup with a device that will carry key camera and artificial…
Billease secures ₱1-billion credit facility from PNB
Billease, a consumer finance platform, has secured a ₱1-billion credit facility from Philippine National Bank (PNB), one of the country’s largest universal banks. The agreement gives Billease additional funding to…
Health at a glance with Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Watch9
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in the Philippines, adding health, fitness, sleep, and outdoor activity tracking features to its smartwatch lineup. Both devices use Samsung…
PLDT, Smart block sites showing school shootings
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. will block more than 100 websites that stream or host footage of school shootings and other acts of extreme violence. The…
Why the Philippines’ AI ambitions hinge on data activation
By David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Boomi The Philippines has real artificial intelligence (AI) momentum, but the harder question is whether that momentum is…
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