The Loop X opens first flagship store at SM North EDSA
The Loop X has opened its first flagship store at SM North EDSA The Annex, bringing smartphones, laptops, wearables, and accessories together with spaces where shoppers can test devices before…
Free AWS cloud and AI training coming to TESDA Online Program
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will offer free Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) courses through its TESDA Online Program (TOP), giving Filipinos…
Mercury study finds security gaps in access controllers
Almost a third of physical security and cybersecurity professionals say their building access controllers lack cybersecurity features, according to Mercury Security’s 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report. The finding highlights…
Demand for guaranteed 5G opens revenue options for PH telcos
Six in 10 Filipino 5G users want a connection they can count on when they need it most, and 36% are willing to pay extra for that assurance, according to…
Agent Computers: Pay once for cloud-grade intelligence
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC, AMD Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed what a single person can do. A developer can build faster. A creator can generate video, music, images,…
vivo V80 Lite starts at ₱24,999 in the Philippines
vivo has launched the V80 Lite in the Philippines and boasts a 10,000mAh battery, dust and water resistance, with a starting price of ₱24,999. Pre-orders run from Oct. 4 to…
Globe restores internet after PH-Singapore cable disruption
Globe has fully restored internet services following a subsea cable disruption between the Philippines and Singapore that slowed connections for some mobile and broadband customers. The telecommunications company said data…
M360° PR+Activations plans Asia expansion after regional awards
M360° PR+Activations is preparing to expand into Asian markets, including Singapore, while adding Yale Home Philippines as a client for public relations, events, brand activations, and social media management. The…
AMD Venice CPUs support AI agents across server tasks
Semiconductor company AMD said its sixth-generation EPYC 9006 “Venice” server processors are in production, with computer manufacturers preparing to launch systems and leading cloud providers expected to begin deployments later…
Alibaba maps AI expansion from chips to smartphone agents
Alibaba has outlined plans to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) technology, from chips and cloud infrastructure to Qwen models and AI agents that carry out tasks for businesses and smartphone…
Smart Travē lowers travel eSIM rates by up to 43%
Smart Travē has reduced travel eSIM data prices for Filipinos heading abroad during the holiday season, with its 3GB package now costing $5.75 from $10. The reduction is equivalent to…
TP’s new Pasay site to create over 1,000 outsourcing jobs
Global digital business services company TP in the Philippines is opening a new Pasay City operations hub as clients look for workers who can combine artificial intelligence (AI) tools with…
Beyond the Box offered up to ₱29,000 in iPhone 18 Pro perks
Beyond the Box offered ₱5,000 reservations and installment plans for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders at its Oct. 1 event at Opus Mall, alongside gifts and…
Power Mac Center opens iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders nationwide
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) has opened nationwide pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro series through its stores, website, and new Lazada Flagship Store until Oct. 15. The…
Golden Visa Centrale offers Filipinos first access to Athens investment
Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) is offering Filipino investors first access to Athena Arts House, an Athens property investment starting at €250,000, with fixed rental income equivalent to 6% annually for…
MGEN, VITRO explore power options for Philippine data centers
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) and VITRO REIT, Inc. (VITRO), a subsidiary of ePLDT within the PLDT Group, will study potential Philippine data center sites that can be developed alongside power…
AMD’s new processors allow businesses to run AI agents locally
AMD’s new Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors enables businesses to run artificial intelligence (AI) agents on their own computers, with less need to send…
Data security hinders Philippine AI adoption, Synology finds
Data security and privacy hinder artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, according to 70% of Philippine respondents to a Synology survey. They cited these concerns even as more than 90% see infrastructure…
Telco group calls for clear standards for NTC network tests
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) has questioned fines imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) following network performance checks, saying operators were penalized before they had a meaningful…
TCL launches Mini LED gaming monitors in PH
TCL Philippines has introduced two gaming monitors with features designed to reduce blurred movement: the 25-inch TCL 25P1AD and the 27-inch TCL 27P2A Mini LED monitor. TCL Philippines, which describes…
HONOR 600S launches at ₱19,999, boasts 8100mAh battery
Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines launched the HONOR 600S, offering an 8100mAh battery and water and drop protection for ₱19,999. The price covers the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage…
Kaspersky finds torrent malware infecting users and businesses
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has identified several hundred victims of MovieReaper, a malware campaign that disguises harmful software as popular movie downloads. The infections affected individuals and organizations across multiple countries…