Apple to allow used genuine parts for device repair
Apple revealed changes in its repair processes by introducing the use of used genuine parts, starting with select iPhone models this year. This move aims to offer customers and independent…
Meta introduces latest iteration of custom-made chip for AI workloads
Meta has announced the development of its next-generation large-scale infrastructure tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This includes the facilitation of new generative AI (GenAI) products, recommendation systems, and advanced…
beep integrates its NFC cards with Multisys’ QR technology
AF Payments Inc. (AFPI), the company that operates the beep payment system, partnered with Multisys Technologies Corp., a software solutions provider, to further improve its mobile-based transport payment solutions. Under…
GCash’s lending arm Fuse launches nano-loan product
To further broaden financial accessibility, Fuse Lending Inc., the lending arm of finance app GCash, introduced a new addition to their lending services: GLoan Sakto. This nano-loan product enables Filipinos…
OPPO rolls out AI Eraser Tool for photo editing to Reno11 Series
OPPO, a smart device company, has unveiled its latest innovation: the AI Eraser tool, set to roll out to the Reno11 Series. This addition aims to make high-quality generative AI…
UnaCash introduces new installment loans
UnaCash, an in-app and in-store financial solutions provider, has introduced its latest service, Installment Loans, to diversify its offerings. UnaCash’s Installment Loans aims to cater to the increasing demand for…
HONOR, EMCOR extend market reach with new stores in Mindanao
To expand their market presence beyond Luzon, global smart device provider HONOR and electronics retailer EMCOR have opened two new HONOR stores in key locations — one in Digos City,…
Intel unveils Gaudi 3 AI accelerator for large-scale computing
Intel Corp. (Intel) has revealed its latest innovation, the Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, at the Intel Vision event. Intel enhanced the Gaudi 3 AI, including a quadrupling of AI…
PLDT, Smart establish Center of Excellence to strengthen cloud strategy
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), have inaugurated the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) to boost cloud initiatives and prepare for future growth. This initiative…
Bulacan State University students win at iTHINK Hackathon
Four student developers from Bulacan State University (BSU) have clinched victory in the third iTHINK Hackathon, organized by the ISLA Camp (ICP HUB Philippines) as part of the International Conference…
New quantum algorithm offers high-quality solutions for complex optimization problems
Researchers at Waseda University in Japan have introduced a new quantum algorithm meant to simplify problem-solving across various domains. Tackling the limitations of conventional quantum algorithms in solving combinatorial optimization…
Climate tech startup WasteX expands reach with fresh funding
WasteX, a climate tech startup operating in the Philippines and Indonesia, is poised for significant growth with its latest advancements in biochar technology and $450,000 in funding from P4G Partnerships,…
Golden Visa Centrale hosts consultation roadshow for Greek visa program
Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), an international property marketing consultancy specializing in residency-by-investment, is organizing a three-day consultation roadshow from April 10th to 12th, inviting Filipinos to gain insights into the…
DITO offers affordable 5G mobile data to empower subscribers
Telecommunications company DITO Telecommunity is strengthening its efforts to bridge the digital gap by leveraging its 5G Standalone (SA) network. DITO utilizes an independent and advanced infrastructure to ensure the…
IDC projects APAC security spending to grow 12.3% in 2024
The latest data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) show a significant uptick in security investments across the Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APeJ) region. Anticipated to hit $36 billion in…
Google removes over 5.5 billion malicious ads in 2023
In its latest report, Google reveals that it has taken down more than 5.5 billion malicious or misleading ads throughout 2023. Google has integrated advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into…
Globe’s diversified digital solutions drive 18% growth in non-telco revenues
The Globe Group has reported an 18% year-on-year growth in its non-telco revenues, reaching P4.9 billion in 2023 from P4.2 billion in 2022. This growth is attributed to the company’s…
Smart introduces easy upgrade to eSIM for mobile users
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has enabled the seamless transition from physical SIM cards to eSIM technology to its subscribers while keeping their number. The eSIM, or embedded…
Siemens Healthineers to explore healthcare innovations opportunities in PH
Siemens Healthcare Inc. (Siemens Healthineers), a medical technology company, are looking into potential opportunities in the Philippines. The company handed over three Letters of Intent (LOI) to the Department of…
Igloo’s partnerships provide the underbanked access to insurance
Insurtech company Igloo’s partnerships with consumer finance platforms in the Philippines enable consumers to avail themselves of gadget protection products. The collaborations aim to widen access to insurance products and…
Lionsgate Play blazes into April with blockbuster hits
Lionsgate Play is bringing the heat this April with a binge-worthy mix of new titles on the platform. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re craving a good laugh, in the…
Workshop on Quantum Computing to introduce concepts and programming
A satellite workshop of the Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC) 2024 is set to take place on May 12, 2024, at the Adventist University of the Philippines in Silang Cavite.…
Samsung unveils Galaxy AI integration with One UI 6.1 update to more devices
Samsung has announced the release of Galaxy AI, now available on their 2023 devices following the launch of the latest One UI 6.1 update. This integration aims to bring the…
BillEase reports $57 million in revenue in 2023
BillEase, a consumer finance and buy now pay later app, recorded $57 million in revenue in 2023, double that of the previous year. The unaudited financial report for 2023 also…
Smart harnesses AI to reduce cell sites’ power consumption
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless unit of network provider PLDT Inc., has rolled out a “green radio” network solution across all its wireless radio sites, marking a significant stride towards…
YouTube implements disclosure labels for videos using generative AI
In response to the escalating concerns over misinformation facilitated by generative AI in content creation, YouTube has announced the implementation of disclosure labels within its Creator Studio. These labels provide…
Sophos partners with Tenable to offer Sophos Managed Risk Service
Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider, sealed a collaboration with Tenable, an Exposure Management company, to introduce Sophos Managed Risk, a comprehensive vulnerability and attack surface management service. The partnership between…
PayMongo shifts to digital financial services provider
During its fifth-anniversary celebration, PayMongo, initially recognized as a payment gateway, revealed its transformation into a digital financial services solutions provider. Jojo Malolos, CEO of Paymongo, announced the company’s strategic…
BPI launches personal cyber insurance for debit cardholders
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has introduced Personal Cyber Insurance exclusively tailored for BPI Debit Cardholders. This initiative serves as an additional layer of protection against the evolving…
Understanding the cyber threat landscape in Asia-Pacific through Rapid7
Rapid7, successfully concluded one of their ASEAN regional roadshows last month of March, held at the Makati Diamond Residences, Manila Philippines. The program was unfolded by the regional director of…