Adobe raises 2026 outlook after record Q3 revenue
Adobe reported record revenue of $6.76 billion for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by higher subscription sales and the growing use of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools.…
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 17 series in PH
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 series, Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 17 5G, and Redmi Note 17, in the Philippines,…
Smart launches P99 SIM for Home WiFi routers
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), a mobile services provider, has launched the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a P99 prepaid SIM that can be used with compatible Home WiFi routers. The…
Sophos: Identity attacks drive 85% of education ransomware
Identity-based attacks played a role in 85% of ransomware incidents involving schools and universities, according to a new Sophos report. The State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report found that…
Asiatel sets up AI operations center for outsourcing
Asiatel Outsourcing has established AI Operations as its fourth Center of Excellence as it integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into customer support, knowledge management, quality assurance, and back-office work. The company…
How to build a better home entertainment setup
A home entertainment upgrade does not have to involve buying the largest television or installing an expensive theater system. Families can improve their movie nights, streaming, and online gaming by…
Shopee fulfillment orders jump 2.5x during 9.9 sale
Orders handled through Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) reached 2.5 times last year’s level during the 9.9 sale as Filipino consumers began shopping ahead of the Christmas season. The increase is…
Boomi puts controls around enterprise AI agents
SINGAPORE — As companies allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to use their data and applications, data activation company Boomi is offering a central system for deciding what those agents can…
Lenovo unveils new AI devices for consumers, businesses
Lenovo is expanding its hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) strategy across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and workplace systems, to give consumers and businesses access to the same AI assistant on multiple…
Southeast Asia blockchain funding reaches $6.2 billion
Blockchain technology companies in Southeast Asia (SEA) have raised $6.2 billion from investors, according to a report from Tracxn Technologies Limited, a data intelligence platform. The Blockchain Technology – SEA…
Boomi: Data problems and high costs can limit AI
SINGAPORE – Artificial intelligence (AI) projects may work well during testing but run into problems when used across an entire company. The AI must handle more information, connect to more…
Fewer Servers, More Performance: The new logic of the modern data center
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC at AMD Business growth in Asia Pacific is (APAC) entering a new phase. The sustained increase in data, process automation, and the advancement of…
SEON, Exist expand fraud prevention tools in Southeast Asia
SEON has partnered with Exist Software Labs, a technology and systems integration firm, to offer businesses in the Philippines and Southeast Asia a single platform for detecting fraud, verifying customers,…
RCBC wins two Quill Awards for financial inclusion initiatives
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) received two Philippine Quill Awards 2026 for programs designed to bring banking services closer to underserved Filipinos. The RCBC ATM Go Agency Banking Initiative won…
ASEAN AI program to train 1.7 million students, teachers
The ASEAN Foundation is expanding its regional artificial intelligence (AI) training program to equip more than 1.7 million students, K-12 teachers, and university faculty members with practical AI skills by…
DITO launches data, home Wi-Fi, and gaming offers
DITO Telecommunity has introduced new mobile data, home internet, and gaming offers as it aims to serve customers with different connectivity needs rather than rely on a single type of…
Google Pay now supports Maya Visa wallet cards
Maya users can now add their physical and virtual Visa wallet cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay for contactless payments, expanding its payment services aside from the company’s…
Jenni AI rolls out research verification tools in PH
Academic AI platform Jenni AI has launched new tools in the Philippines that allow students and researchers to check claims, verify sources, and assess academic papers before submission. The Reviews…
Bad data raises risks as Philippine firms adopt AI
Philippine businesses face a growing risk as they use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to make decisions faster: unreliable or incomplete data can spread costly mistakes across an organization. Companies…
New PBSP trustees from IBM, Vivant bring tech and energy expertise
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) has added leaders from IBM Philippines and Vivant Corp. to its board, bringing more experience in technology, workforce development, energy, water, and infrastructure. Leo…
Nearly half of reported scams in ASEAN unresolved
Nearly half of reported online scam cases in six Southeast Asian (SEA) countries remain unresolved, raising concerns that fraud could weaken consumer trust in digital banking, e-commerce, artificial intelligence (AI),…
DITO Gaming offers priority 5G connection for gamers
DITO Telecommunity has launched a 5G home modem designed for online gaming, offering network priority, gaming optimization, and unlimited 5G data in one prepaid package. The DITO Gaming Modem is…
PLDT, Smart back online safety training in CDO schools
Cagayan de Oro City will pilot a digital safety program that aims to teach more than 10,000 public school students how to protect themselves from online abuse, exploitation, and other…
AirPods 5 brings stronger noise control to an open fit
Active noise cancellation is usually associated with earbuds that use silicone tips to seal the ear canal. AirPods 5 takes a different approach by improving noise control while keeping the…
Apple Watch Series 12 aims for more accurate step counts
Step counting may seem like one of the simplest functions of a smartwatch, but getting an accurate number is more complicated than it looks. The Apple Watch Series 12 is…
How Apple Watch Ultra 4 measures workout readiness
Working out harder is not always better. Sometimes, the body needs rest, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 aims to make that decision easier with a new readiness feature. Readiness…
iPhone 18 Pro adds photo authenticity feature
Apple is giving iPhone 18 Pro users a new way to check whether a photograph has been changed, as artificial intelligence (AI) makes edited and computer-generated images harder to identify.…
Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a compact device that opens into a larger screen for videos, games, reading, and work. The launch puts Apple…
Medical AI could support PH healthcare amid worker shortage
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help Filipino doctors and other healthcare workers find trusted medical information faster as the Philippines struggles with a nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals. The country lacks…
Metrobank marks 64 years with ₱24.9 billion profit in 1H 2026
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported ₱24.9 billion in net income and ₱3.9 trillion in consolidated assets in the first half of 2026, giving the bank more room to…