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…
Equinix builds Distributed AI hub across 280 data centers
Equinix Inc., a digital infrastructure company, has built a Distributed AI Hub designed to simplify how enterprises connect, secure, and run artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across multiple clouds, data centers,…
AMD expands Ryzen AI embedded chips for robots, factory AI
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has expanded its Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series processors to support demanding industrial and edge artificial intelligence (AI) workloads such as factory automation, autonomous robots,…
Tala urges shift from access to real use in financial inclusion
Digital financial access has expanded worldwide, but billions of people still cannot fully use financial services such as savings and credit, according to a new global report cited by fintech…
ManageEngine boosts IT outage response with AI tools
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp. and a provider of enterprise IT management solutions, added causal intelligence and autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its Site24x7 full-stack observability platform to…
PLDT Home Life turns TVs into cinemas with StreamTV+ box
PLDT Home Life has rolled out StreamTV+, a premium streaming device designed to bring cinema-quality video and sound into Filipino homes through a single compact box. The device was developed…
Jackery Explorer models give Filipinos reliable power anywhere
Fresh to the Philippines, Jackery, known as the Apple of Solar Generators, is quickly scaling up its lineup to meet growing demand for reliable, portable power. Following the success of…
Golden Visa Centrale roadshow highlights Portugal, Greece visas
Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) is holding a March roadshow in Metro Manila to present residency and investment visa options in Portugal and Greece, programs that offer pathways…
PhilSA builds framework for rocket development training
The Philippine government has taken a step toward building a local space industry after signing an agreement that could pave the way for experimental rocket launches and the possible establishment…
TransUnion, Mastercard expand credit data access in PH
TransUnion Philippines, an information and insights company, and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, are working together to help financial institutions gain a broader and more timely…
IDC: Global cybersecurity spending to hit $308 billion in 2026
Global spending on cybersecurity is expected to exceed $300 billion in 2026 as companies increase investments in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security platforms to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Market intelligence…
Globe to install 400 laser links for faster 5G across Philippines
Globe is partnering with Transcelestial to install more than 400 wireless laser links across the Philippines over the next three years, aiming to deliver faster and more reliable 5G services.…
iProov tops 1M daily biometric checks as deepfake attacks surge
Identity verification company iProov, a provider of science-based biometric identity verification solutions, said its platform handled more than one million identity checks per day in 2025, showing that more organizations…
Gartner: 130% memory price surge to cut PC, smartphone shipments
Surging memory costs are expected to sharply reduce global PC and smartphone shipments in 2026, according to re Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company. Worldwide PC shipments are…
Smart, TNT boost livelihood opportunities through reseller network
Smart Communications Inc. and TNT joined Telepreneur Corp. (TPC), a reseller network, in launching its 2026 kick-off event, marking nearly 14 years of collaboration helping Filipinos earn income through mobile…
Google Search game allows BTS fans unlock new album clues
Google has added a BTS-themed interactive feature on Google Search that allows fans unlock digital rewards and early clues about the group’s upcoming album “Arirang,” which is set for release…
Xiaomi brings AI-powered smart living to MWC 2026
Xiaomi, a global technology company, showed how artificial intelligence (AI) can make everyday life smarter at MWC 2026. Its “Human × Car × Home” ecosystem links smartphones, vehicles, and smart…
Home Credit offers up to ₱29,000 off Samsung Galaxy S26 Series
Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) is giving customers an early chance to experience the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series with special pre‑order offers. Buyers can get up to ₱29,000 off on the…
Score up to 35% off the Honor X5c Plus at the TikTok Brand Day
Smart devices provider Honor Philippines is offering discounts of up to 35% on its devices, including the new Honor X5c Plus, during the TikTok Shop Brand Day Sale from March…
PLDT, Smart block 83,000 attempts to access child abuse links
PLDT and Smart said they blocked 83,000 attempts to open links related to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) in January 2026, about 50% lower than the same month…
Coins.ph CEO urges LGUs to modernize payment systems
Digital asset trading platform Coins.ph urged local government leaders to modernize public payment systems, warning that slow and manual processes are quietly draining public resources. Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph,…
IBM: APAC is second-most attacked region amid AI cyber threats
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the second-most targeted region for cyberattacks, accounting for 27% of cases tracked by IBM’s threat intelligence team, according to the 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The report…
GoTyme Bank, Maxicare partner to streamline doctor payments
Digital bank GoTyme Bank has partnered with healthcare provider Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to handle the disbursement of professional fees to doctors in Maxicare’s network. Under the agreement, GoTyme Bank will…
realme Note 80 goes on sale in PH with ₱3,999 promo price
Smartphone brand realme said the realme Note 80 is now available in the Philippines with a promotional price starting at ₱3,999 on the TikTok Shop until March 10. The device…
EastWest enables Google Pay for debit cardholders nationwide
Philippine bank EastWest has enabled support for Google Pay on its debit cards, allowing customers to make payments using their smartphones or compatible wearables. With the update, EastWest debit cardholders…
AMD expands Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops
Semiconductor company AMD announced at Mobile World Congress 2026 an expanded Ryzen AI portfolio with the launch of the AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series…
Black Hat Asia 2026 to tackle AI, supply chain risks
Black Hat will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain vulnerabilities at Black Hat Asia 2026, set for April 21 to 24 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention…
Palo Alto Networks monitors identity risks in 90% of breaches
Artificial intelligence (AI), identity weaknesses, and growing enterprise complexity are driving most cybersecurity breaches, according to the 2026 Global Incident Response Report of Palo Alto Networks. The company’s threat research…
Security Bank reports 26% increase in core profit for 2025
Security Bank Corp. reported a 26% increase in pre-provision operating profit (PPOP) to ₱27.6 billion in 2025, driven by growth across its core banking businesses and other income streams. Total…
PLDT Home doubles down on prepaid fiber, digital bundles
PLDT Home is restructuring its broadband offers to focus on fiber prepaid and digital home services as it targets growth in a price-sensitive market. The consumer broadband unit of PLDT…
vivo previews X300 Ultra with 400mm ZEISS extender at MWC 2026
vivo offered a first look at its upcoming flagship smartphone, the X300 Ultra, during MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting a new 400mm equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra and…
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