Metrobank achieves 29% increase in net income in 2023
In 2023, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) saw a 28.9% surge in net income, reaching P42.2 billion, with a return on equity of 12.5%. Total assets rose to P3.1…
IDC: Transsion leads Philippine smartphone market recovery
Following a two-year decline, the Philippine smartphone market experienced a resurgence in 2023, marking a 3.8% year-on-year growth to reach 16.9 million units, based on the latest data from market…
Latest One UI 6.1 update extends AI functionality to more Samsung Galaxy devices
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has introduced the Galaxy AI features to a wider range of Galaxy devices via the new One UI 6.1 update, aiming to make artificial intelligence (AI) available…
GCash partners with CICC to ramp up fight against fraud
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) and GCash have joined forces to combat online fraud, boosting their commitment to secure digital financial services for Filipinos. The partnership aims to…
HONOR launches HONOR Magic V2 in PH
HONOR Philippines has officially launched the HONOR Magic V2, known as the world’s thinnest foldable phone, in the country. It carries a price tag of P79,999. The HONOR Magic V2…
Experience brilliant sound with the Sonos Move 2
Sonos, known for wireless home sound system brand, introduced the Sonos Move 2, a portable speaker for all audio needs. Sonos Move 2, priced at P30,990, is an enhanced portable…
NVIDIA builds Eos supercomputer to optimize AI workload
In November, chipmaker NVIDIA unveiled Eos, its data-center-scale supercomputer that promises to supercharge and optimize artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Eos is also built to train large language models, recommender systems,…
OwnBank partners with Mastercard to provide seamless mobile banking
Mobile banking app OwnBank teams up with Mastercard to offer enhanced banking convenience, more rewarding card offers, and secure digital transactions. OwnBank and Mastercard’s partnership offers Filipinos a seamless banking…
Vertiv introduces affordable UPS for compact spaces
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions worldwide, launched the Vertiv Liebert PSA650-PH. The Liebert PSA650-PH presents a cost-effective, feature-rich line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system…
Gartner predicts 25% dip in search engine volume by 2026 due to AI
In its latest report, Gartner, a technological research and consulting firm, forecasts a 25% decline in traditional search engine volume by 2026. This decline is attributed to the increasing prevalence…
PLDT, Smart, ATRIEV hold digital business training for visually impaired in Mindanao
In collaboration, PLDT, Smart, and Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration, and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV) recently completed the second iteration of their Digital Business Basics Training (DBBT) in…
Home Credit signs additional P7-billion loan facility with BPI
Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), a consumer finance company, strengthened its financial position by securing an additional P7 billion loan facility with the Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), making…
Kaspersky: 1 in 3 Filipinos vulnerable to USB, removable device threats
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity firm, warns Filipinos against casual USB plugging without prior scanning, revealing that 36.8% of Philippine users faced local threats from January to December 2023. These threats,…
Sony releases the Alpha 9 III in PH
Sony has unveiled the Alpha 9 III, touted as the world’s pioneer in full-frame image sensor cameras with a global shutter system. Now available in the Philippines, this cutting-edge device…
BPI app is now on Huawei AppGallery
Huawei users now have access to the BPI app on the Huawei AppGallery, where, users can manage their accounts, transfer funds, settle bills, and more, all within the convenience of…
Supercomputing research center equips platform with NVIDIA CUDA Quantum
Chipmaker NVIDIA will be equipping Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre with NVIDIA CUDA Quantum. This move is set to accelerate quantum innovation within its National Supercomputing and Quantum Computing Innovation Hub…
FS-ISAC offers guidelines for utilizing AI in the financial sector
FS-ISAC (Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Centre), a consortium committed to mitigating cyber risk in the global financial system, has released six white papers aimed at enhancing understanding of…
Tech companies pledge to combat deceptive use of AI in 2024 elections
In a bid to safeguard the integrity of the 2024 elections across more than 40 nations, major tech firms gathered at the Munich Security Conference to announce their joint effort…
DOTr considers using passenger biometrics to ease airport processing
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is considering implementing passenger biometrics to streamline airport procedures, aiming to expedite processing and ensure smoother passenger movement. Undersecretary Roberto Lim of the Aviation and…
Globe removes links to combat 8080 ‘spoofing’
In response to incidents of “spoofing” on its SMS channel 8080, Globe has initiated measures to enhance customer security. Clickable links have been removed from official customer advisories to mitigate…
CMIP partners with Tesda-NCR to establish training hub
Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippines (CMIP), an appliance manufacturer, has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – National Capital Region (Tesda-NCR) to enhance the agency’s capacity to deliver…
Eastern Communications activates submarine cable PDSCN ‘Express Route’
Eastern Communications has activated the “Express Route” within the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN), a joint venture aimed at bolstering the country’s connectivity reliability. Operational since Feb. 9, the…
TP-Link’s Tapo C220 Smart Camera features AI detection
TP-Link introduces the Tapo C220 Smart Camera, an (artificial intelligence) AI-powered device that offers comprehensive surveillance and real-time alerts via the Tapo App. TP-Link’s Tapo C220 Smart Camera 2K 4MP…
Mober secures $2 million in seed funding to expand EV fleet
Mober, a logistics firm in the Philippines that provides sustainable delivery solutions, recently secured $2 million in seed funding led by RT Heptagon Holdings (RTHH), aimed at expanding its electric…
EdgePoint launches program to enhance digital access for students in SEA
EdgePoint Infrastructure (EdgePoint), a telecommunications infrastructure company based in the ASEAN, has initiated the Connectivity for Communities program, a regional corporate responsibility endeavor focused on providing connectivity access to students…
Insurtech Igloo sees more technological innovation to boost industry in 2024
Insurtech Igloo forecasts an uptick in insurers harnessing (artificial intelligence) AI for advanced data analytics, accelerating significant transformations across Southeast Asia’s insurance landscape for 2024. In the ever-evolving insurance industry,…
Watch the BAFTA 2024 live on Lionsgate Play
PLDT Home and Lionsgate Play brings the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) through a livestream on Feb. 19. BAFTA honors the finest talents in both British and international cinema. Recognizing…
Huawei enhances device ecosystem with latest products
Huawei will introduce its latest devices, Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition and the Huawei nova Y72, with the aim of broadening its device ecosystem. The Huawei nova Y72 is equipped…
Vista Land elevates condominium living for Filipinos nationwide through Vista Manors
Just by basing on the exponential increase of residential towers rising along the skyline, it can be said that the market for condominium properties has become highly competitive. Developments of…
How to switch to the new Metrobank app
The old Metrobank Mobile App is now permanently unavailable as Metrobank transitions to a new app. If you are a current Metrobank Online or old Metrobank Mobile App user, you…
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