Alibaba Cloud to power Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, will provide cloud and AI technologies to support the Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, the first Olympic sporting event to…
PLDT, Smart block access to 10 unregistered crypto exchanges
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, have blocked access to 10 cryptocurrency exchanges identified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as operating without the required licenses. Cryptocurrencies…
Palo Alto Networks launches prevention-first application security module
Palo Alto Networks has introduced Cortex Cloud Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), a prevention-focused module designed to stop security issues before cloud and AI applications are deployed. The company said…
Metrobank starts holiday season with ‘Happy Holideals’ promo
Metrobank has launched the #EarlyGIFT Challenge and the Happy Holideals promo to encourage Filipinos to set financial goals and take advantage of offers on home and car loans ahead of…
BSP pilots open finance integration with PERA retirement program
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched the Open Finance for PERA Pilot, an initiative to make it easier for Filipinos to open and manage Personal Equity and Retirement…
PLDT sees fewer cable theft, vandalism cases in first half of 2025
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. reported a decline in cable theft and vandalism incidents in the first half of 2025, which it attributed to stronger infrastructure protection and community-based deterrence programs.…
Gartner says GenAI in procurement faces challenges as adoption grows
Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered what research and consultancy firm Gartner Inc. calls the “trough of disillusionment,” a stage where excitement cools down and expectations become more realistic.…
Google rolls out Gemini Storybook
Google has introduced Gemini Storybook, a new feature in the Gemini app that allows parents and children to create customized, interactive storybooks using text and image prompts. The tool uses…
Huawei launches Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Huawei Pura 80 Pro in PH
Huawei Philippines has launched the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Huawei Pura 80 Pro, now open for pre-orders in the country. Prices start at ₱59,999 for the Pura 80 Pro,…
Nibertex secures $7M to expand production of waterproof textiles
Nibertex, a deep-tech manufacturing company specializing in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, has raised $7 million in its Series A funding round. The investment was led by Southeast Asian…
TECNO, DITO offer gaming phone bundle with prepaid SIM
TECNO Mobile and DITO Telecommunity have partnered to offer a gaming bundle designed for mobile gamers looking for speed, power, and reliable connectivity at a competitive price. The package includes…
LG unveils new xboom speaker lineup with AI Smart Sound
LG Electronics launched its latest xboom by will.i.am speakers in the Philippines during the Pop Goes Boom event at Xylo at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City. The night combined…
TCL, Abenson launch 115-inch C7K QD-Mini LED TV
TCL Electronics, in partnership with appliance retailer Abenson, has launched the 115-inch TCL C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV, which the companies say offers a cinema-like experience at home through its…
New mobile brand KiQ aims to connect with Gen Z users
Smart Communications has introduced KiQ (pronounced “kick”), a new mobile brand designed for Generation Z users, whose spending power is expected to grow in the coming years. KiQ is a…
Shopee launches MSME training program in Mandaluyong
E-commerce platform Shopee Philippines has launched its “Tatak Pinoy 2025” training program to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) improve and digitalize their businesses. The nationwide program, held in…
AMD enables OpenAI GPT-OSS models on Ryzen AI processors, Radeon graphics
OpenAI has introduced its first open-weight language models, GPT-OSS 20B and GPT-OSS 120B, designed for local AI processing. The release includes a 116.8 billion parameter model, referred to as 120B,…
BPI, McDonald’s launch app tie-up with in-store deals
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with McDonald’s Philippines to launch an in-store campaign that links mobile payments with customer rewards. The collaboration allows customers to access…
Bant.AI app wins hackathon for detecting harmful online content
A student team from Silliman University in Dumaguete City won the top award at the first Can You HackIT hackathon in Cebu City with their project, Bant.AI, an application that…
Sophos, Halcyon partner on ransomware intelligence sharing and protection
Sophos and Halcyon have formed a partnership to share threat intelligence in real time and add mutual anti-tamper protections to their cybersecurity products. The initiative aims to improve ransomware prevention…
nubia Music Pro now available in more online and retail stores for 8.8 sale
nubia Philippines has announced that the music-focused nubia Music Pro smartphone is now available in more online and physical stores across the country starting Aug. 8. The expansion follows its…
PLDT Home offers hybrid modem with fiber and LTE backup
PLDT Home’s Always On is a hybrid modem that combines fiber and LTE backup to help households maintain internet access even during service interruptions. The device automatically switches to LTE…
ZigZag Philippines launches managed SOC service to boost cybersecurity in BPO
ZigZag Philippines, a global talent solutions provider, has officially launched its Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) Services, aimed at helping the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry improve protection against cyber…
Honor showcases Honor 400 Pro 5G at GMA Gala 2025
Honor Philippines introduced its latest flagship device, the Honor 400 Pro 5G, during the GMA Gala 2025. Priced at ₱32,999, the smartphone made its debut on the blue carpet, capturing…
Globe sees steady data revenue share in first half of 2025 despite dip in total earnings
Telecommunications company Globe reported that mobile and corporate data services continued to account for a significant portion of its business in the first half of 2025, contributing 83.2% to total…
TransUnion names Devon Sin as chief product officer for Asia Pacific
TransUnion has appointed Devon Sin as chief product officer for Asia Pacific. He will lead the company’s product, data, and analytics strategy across the region. Sin is based in Hong…
BPI updates mobile app with new security features to help prevent cyber threats
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has released an update to its mobile banking app that adds new security features to protect users from unauthorized access and other digital…
Visa, RCBC launch Visa Direct for global money transfers
Visa has partnered with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to launch Visa Direct in the Philippines, offering real-time international money transfers to eligible cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets in…
CrowdStrike report shows AI tools both targeted and used in new cyberattacks
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike said threat actors are now using Generative AI (GenAI) to make cyberattacks faster and more scalable, while also targeting AI tools and systems themselves, according to its…
How LTE failover keeps your home online during unexpected outages
Internet outages can happen without warning. Whether caused by accidental damage to fiber cables, often from construction work or road digging, scheduled maintenance, or bad weather, these interruptions can affect…
TCL, Tesda open training center for Filipino technical workers
Consumer electronics company TCL has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Regional Training Center-NCR to help address the shortage of skilled technical workers in the Philippines.…