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…
Mapúa aims to train 200,000 AI-fluent learners by 2029
Mapúa Education Group plans to produce 200,000 AI-fluent learners by 2029 as demand grows for workers who can use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly across different industries. The initiative is part…
Kaspersky: Fake Claude apps fuel new wave of AI cyberattacks
Cybercriminal group SilverFox is using fake Claude AI applications to break into businesses across Asia-Pacific (APAC), as attackers increasingly exploit the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace,…
Shopee pushes stronger IP protection for brands
E-commerce app Shopee (Philippines) recently held its Brand Protection Bootcamp, bringing together representatives from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), brand…
Xiaomi launches REDMI Watch 6 Active in PH
Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Watch 6 Active in the Philippines, expanding its smartwatch lineup with a budget-friendly wearable that combines fitness tracking, Bluetooth calling, and long battery life for…
Roblox to strengthen age, identity checks after DICT talks
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and online gaming platform Roblox have agreed to work together to better protect children from harmful content and people who may try…
AMD tests Ryzen AI Halo on local enterprise AI agent
AMD said its Ryzen AI Halo system completed a local AI agent workflow 15% faster than NVIDIA’s DGX Spark, highlighting the role of processors in handling complex AI tasks beyond…
Shopping app installs surge across Southeast Asia
E-commerce app installs in the Philippines increased 16% year over year in the first half of 2026, while shopping platforms became less dependent on paid advertising to attract users, according…
PLDT, Smart scale AI use with Microsoft partnership
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. are expanding the use of Microsoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools across their operations, following the PLDT Group’s investment in 1,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats. The…
realme 16T 5G launches in the Philippines
realme Philippines has launched the realme 16T 5G, a midrange smartphone built around a large 8,000mAh battery, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and stronger protection against water, dust, and accidental drops.…
Southeast Asia phone slump may hit Philippines harder
The Philippines could experience a larger decline in smartphone shipments in 2026 as brands raise prices and move away from their cheapest models, according to Omdia. This price shift matters…
Converge data center gains Green Lane status
Fiber broadband and technology solutions provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has secured government support to speed up the development of its Angeles Data Center in Pampanga. The Department of Trade…
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…
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