PC shipments continue to drop due to poor demand — IDC
Traditional PC shipments are getting the brunt of the post-pandemic world as the International Data Corp. (IDC) reports what it calls a “precipitous drop” in the first quarter of 2023…
Venture capital firms see potential use of Bitcoin in Boracay
Philippine payment operator Pouch.ph is bullish about the potential of Boracay as the center of Bitcoin adoption. The company has already onboarded establishments in 250 locations to accept bitcoin as…
Kaspersky detects cyberstalking software in 176 countries
The latest report from cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky shows a minimal decrease in the number of individuals affected by stalkerware. From 32,694 users affected by cyberstalking in 2021, it is…
VMware enhances cloud platforms to drive developer productivity
VMware’s cloud management solution platforms have recently been updated so companies can strengthen their software agility. The cloud computing and virtualization technology company updated some features of VMware Tanzu and…
Airbnb sees strong travel rebound in the Philippines
Revenge travel is happening as booking platform Airbnb saw a 400% growth in searches for stays in the Philippines. According to Airbnb data, Filipinos are choosing to travel within the…
Weakening economy prompts IDC to lower forecast on IT spending
Citing the weakening economy, the International Data Corp. (IDC) has reduced its IT spending forecast for 2023. As a result, the marketing intelligence company projects an overall growth this year…
UnaCash sees 15% increase in supply chain financing
UnaCash Supply Chain Financing UnaCash expects a rapid increase in the use of supply chain finance (SCF) among Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The company also forecasts that…
Cybercriminals target online games for children as young as 3 — Kaspersky
Kaspersky experts have discovered cybercriminals launched more than 7 million attacks on children, exploiting popular game titles in 2022. In this report, Kaspersky experts analyzed threats related to the most…
UBX powers Oriental Mindoro’s digital transformation initiatives
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro tapped the open finance platform UBX to beef up its digital transformation initiatives and promote greater financial and social inclusion. Under this partnership, UBX…
Happy Hotels launches new app for travelers
With the aim of providing small businesses with more options and opportunities, Filipino-owned booking platform Happy Hotels launched its travel booking app recently. The Happy Hotels app offers local and…
LEGO 2K Drive coming this May 19
2K and the LEGO Group will release the adventure game LEGO 2K Drive will be available on May 19 worldwide. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive evolves the iconic…
Home Credit offers 0% interest in summer campaign
Consumer finance platform Home Credit Philippines is offering 0% interest monthly installment for shoppers through its promotional campaign “Summer You Dasurv!” Ongoing until May 31, consumers can save and get…
ATRAM enhances data management with Microsoft solutions
ATR Asset Management (ATRAM) Group, an independent asset and wealth management firm, has Microsoft Azure API Management and Azure Synapse Analytics into its system. With Microsoft’s multi-cloud management platform and…
Fintech learning platform certifies 1,700 individuals in 2022
Fintech learning platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion (10×1000) has certified more than 1,700 learners after completing its Fintech Foundation Program and Fintech Leadership Program. The 10×1000 learning platform was rolled…
PLDT intensifies crackdown on illegal modem collection modus
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) urges its customers and communities to continue being vigilant against individuals falsely presenting themselves as PLDT personnel. This is in connection with rising incidents…
Turnitin activates AI-writing detection capabilities
With the increasing concerns about people’s dependency on (artificial intelligence) AI-generated texts, Turnitin is activating its AI-writing detection capabilities. Turnitin is a company that provides a web-based plagiarism detection service,…
Epson introduces new business inkjet printers
Epson has launched its new series of Workforce Enterprise AM series consisting of the AM-C4000, C5000, and C6000 A3 Color Multifunction Printers. The current A3 color printer market is dominated…
Canon launches new lineup of PIXMA G-Series printers
Canon Philippines announced the latest addition of four new refillable ink tank printers to its PIXMA Ink Efficient G series lineup: the new PIXMA G4770, G3730, G2730, and G1730. An…
Shows and movies on Disney+ to binge-watch this holiday break
While most people are taking their much-need Holy Week break outside the metro, those who chose to stay at home will have fun binge-watching these movies from Disney+. Choose what…
Xiaomi set to launch much-anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in PH
Xiaomi confirms the release of its latest line of smartphones, the Redmi Note 12 series, perfect for documenting daily adventures. The suite of devices is packed with features to inspire…
DTI says complaints vs online transactions increased in 2022
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), of the nearly 28,000 consumer complaints it received in 2022, more than 12,000 or 44% involved online transactions. The figures are…
A quick look at the history of online shopping
Online shopping is fast becoming the most preferred buying mode for many Filipinos, and it’s easy to see why. It’s convenient, provides limitless options, and offers immediate gratification. Gone are…
PLDT expands fixed, wireless networks to enhance user experience
Philippine integrated telco PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has extended the reach of its fixed and wireless networks to enhance the experience of its broadband and mobile customers across the country. “The…
Kaspersky shares digital security tips for holiday break
Cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky reminds the public that as they go on a break this week (or anytime during the dry season) to be more vigilant when it comes to…
Create professional-grade videos with Canon EOS R50
The competition is getting intense as content creators are churning out some really good videos these days. Canon just released the entry-level EOS R50 designed for creators who are ready…
NextPay’s transaction volume reaches P3.2 billion in 2022
NextPay, a homegrown financial technology startup out of Y Combinator Winter 2021, has processed P3.2 billion in digital transactions in 2022. The company was established in 2020. NexPay reached a…
BSP agrees to the use of digital ID for bank client verification
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has agreed to the use of digital identification and verification of bank clients. BSP also released guidelines on electronic Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC), which recognizes its…
Igloo launches new insurance product for small business owners
Igloo, an insurance technology company in Southeast Asia, believes that insurance products catered to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) can support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and employment for…
DICT: SIM registration to end as scheduled on April 26
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned the public of deactivation should they fail to register their SIM on or before the deadline set on April 26. SIM…
Kaspersky uncovers APT campaign vs organizations in war conflict areas
Researchers of cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky has discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign CommonMagic targeting organizations in areas near the Russia-Ukraine war conflict. Kaspersky uncovered the CommonMagic campaign…
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