PH ranks 9th on countries tweeting the most about gaming
Social media platform Twitter said it recorded 2 billion tweets about gaming in 2020, which is up 75% from 2019, with a 49% increase in unique authors. Being cooped up…
Infinix Mobile brings Note 8 to the Philippines
Infinix, the premium online-driven smartphone brand, recently launched Note 8 in the Philippines. Targeted at the mid- to the high-end market segment, the brand’s new flagship model comes with a…
Apple invests in education with hub and developer academy as part of Racial Equity and Justice Initiative
Technology company Apple announced major new projects as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), which include the Propel Center, a learning hub for Historically Black…
Cybersecurity experts link SolarWinds attack with Kazuar backdoor
On Dec. 13, 2020, FireEye, Microsoft, and SolarWinds announced the discovery of a large, sophisticated supply chain attack that deployed a new, previously unknown malware “Sunburst” used against SolarWinds’ Orion…
CES 2021: Lenovo unveils lineup of premium ThinkPad devices
Measuring 11 millimeters thin, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is considered to be the “thinnest ThinkPad ever.” The technology company presented the titanium-covered device features a 3:2 ratio 13.5-inch…
CES 2021: Sony showcased Airpeak aircraft with Alpha camera
Like last year, Sony launched a surprise with the unveiling of the electric Vision S concept car. At the Consumer Electronics Show 2021 (CES2021), the Japanese company once again had…
Cisco webinar discusses use of AI, automation in addressing pandemic disruptions in manufacturing
Health measures to curb the effects of the COVID-19 have heavily affected business continuity for many industries, most especially manufacturing companies that rely on physical work on the factory floor…
IDC: Remote work pushes growth of PC shipments to 26.1% in Q4 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic not showing signs of letting up, the work-from-home setup and hybrid workers push the personal computer sales to further growth. This is according to the latest…
CES 2021: Samsung envisions home of the future with AI-enabled innovations
At the all-digital Consumer Electronics Show 2021 (CES 2021), technology company Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) unveils the product of its research centered around use cases of artificial intelligence (AI)…
CES 2021: HP launches personal devices for hybrid workers
With HP Dragonfly G2, HP Dragonfly Max, and HP Elite Folio, technology company HP aims to capture the increasing number of the hybrid workforce with these latest personal computing devices.…
CES 2021: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptop now features OLED display
Technology company Lenovo announced that Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptop now offers consumers a choice of an LCD or super-vibrant OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display. The new Lenovo Yoga Slim…
Boomi strengthens effort to accelerate customer modernization with AWS
Boomi, a Dell Technologies business, and a leading provider of cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), announced an expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Boomi, an…
CES 2021: Lenovo introduces latest IdeaPad 5 laptops
Technology company Lenovo launched the latest IdeaPad 5 laptops — IdeaPad 5G, IdeaPad 5 Pro, and IdeaPad 5i Pro — ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show 2021 (CES2021). The…
Worldwide market for used smartphones to reach market value of $65 billion in 2024
International Data Corp. (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of used smartphones, inclusive of both officially refurbished and used smartphones, to reach a total of 225.4 million units in 2020. This represents…
NY-based Bow Wave pours $175-million investment into GCash
Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), the fintech arm of Globe Telecom received $175 million in fresh capital from the New York-based capital management firm Bow Wave and its existing shareholders…
Xiaomi unveils 5G Redmi Note 9T, entry-level Redmi 9T
Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi unveiled the addition of two new Redmi smartphones: Redmi Note 9T and Redmi 9T in a virtual launch streamed across its social media channels. The first…
‘Digital Government’ takes off using PayMaya’s cashless platform
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the Philippine government’s digital transformation, with PayMaya being one of the financial services companies that enabled national agencies and local government units (LGUs) in accepting…
MVP strengthens commitment to help government with disaster preparedness and recovery
Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Tulong Kapatid, the corporate social responsibility consortium composed of the companies and foundations under his leadership, turned over rescue boats, trucks, and a chopper to the…
Acer introduces AMD-powered Chromebook Spin 514
By equipping its Chromebook with semiconductor company AMD, Acer hopes to provide a device that could work like a workhorse that can hurdle demanding jobs. Acer Chromebook Spin 514 runs…
HKBN teams up with Achiever to introduce remote HR solutions for SMEs
HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) teams up with software solutions firm Achiever Technology Limited (Achiever) to introduce a remote-enabled human resources (HR) management system for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Supported…
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus APT group targets vaccine research
Sometime in 2020, Kaspersky researchers identified two APT (advanced persistent threat) incidents that targeted entities related to COVID-19 research. Experts from the cybersecurity solutions company assessed — with high confidence…
CES 2021: Lenovo introduces Tab P11 Android tablet for family use
Lenovo Tab P11 is positioned to become the gadget for the entire household especially now that many people have adjusted to the work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. The latest Lenovo product is…
Poly for Microsoft Teams ensures seamless audio and video communications
Poly solutions for Microsoft Teams address communication issues in video conferencing.
Overcoming the No. 1 barrier to digital transformation
By David Rowe, SVP & CMO, Rimini Street For years, IT (information technology) has had clearly defined responsibilities: Keep critical business systems up and running, control costs, and meet security…
YouTrip inks partnership with Visa to expand footprint in Southeast Asia
Singapore’s multi-currency mobile wallet YouTrip announced a six-year partnership with digital payments firm Visa to accelerate its expansion into the rest of Southeast Asia, starting with Malaysia and the Philippines.…
Chip-maker Qualcomm names Cristiano Amon as new CEO
On Tuesday, chip giant Qualcomm announced the appointment of Cristiano Amon as its new CEO replacing Steven Mollenkopf effective June 30, Reuters reported. Prior to the chief exec post, Amon…
IBM appoints former Goldman Sachs exec Gary Cohn as vice-chair
Technology giant IBM announced the appointment of Gary D. Cohn as vice-chair of IBM and member of the IBM Executive Leadership Team. Cohn will work in partnership with Arvind Krishna,…
Samsung Electronics appoints new president, CEO for SEA & Oceania
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) announced the appointment of Sangho Jo as president and CEO of Southeast Asia and Oceania. A proven Samsung leader with over three decades of experience…
New Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 to drive mobile 5G commercialization
Major telecommunications are rolling out 5G technology aggressively across the globe. Now, manufacturers are likewise developing 5G-enabled devices so that consumers will be able to maximize the benefits of ultra-fast…
Reuters gathers global leaders across industries for virtual summit
International news organization Reuters will convene the most influential world leaders in a conference that will discuss and reimagine solutions to the challenges the new year brings. The virtual summit…
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