PLDT growth gets boost from rising enterprise demand
PLDT Inc. saw its business segment continue to grow in the first half of 2026, with PLDT Enterprise benefiting from stronger demand for ICT services, wireless connectivity, and data centers.…
CrowdStrike: Ransomware, cloud attacks remain key threats in 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to make cyberattacks faster, more scalable, and harder to detect in 2026 as both sophisticated and less-skilled cybercriminals adopt the technology, according to CrowdStrike’s 2026…
Review: Rophie Salim Tact AI Ring
I have been tracking my health for years using a smartwatch. Steps, sleep, heart rate, and other health data are nothing new to me. What is new is doing all…
BPI CyberProtect forum pushes stronger consumer protection
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is calling on government, law enforcement, industry leaders, and consumers to work together to strengthen the country’s defenses against digital fraud as cyber…
Filipinos seek independence as caregiving costs climb
Filipinos are looking for ways to remain independent as they age, but growing caregiving responsibilities and the rising cost of future care are making that harder, according to the Manulife…
Accenture urges stronger data foundations for AI commerce
Organizations should strengthen their data and technology foundations as consumers across Asia-Pacific (APAC) increasingly embrace AI-led shopping, according to Accenture. The recommendation comes as Accenture’s Consumer Pulse Survey 2026 found…
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Z Flip8, the latest addition to its foldable smartphone lineup, featuring a larger cover display, updated camera system, and expanded artificial intelligence capabilities. The…
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features larger display
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, expanding its foldable smartphone lineup with a model designed to combine a larger display, enhanced imaging capabilities, and artificial intelligence (AI)…
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8 as part of its latest foldable smartphone lineup, featuring a redesigned display format, updated camera system, and artificial intelligence features designed for…
PH firms rethink costly ERP upgrades as AI reshapes IT spending
Philippine businesses are taking a harder look at expensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades as they try to balance digital transformation with growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cybersecurity,…
The real price of online gambling isn’t always money
Online gambling has never been easier. With a smartphone, an internet connection, and an e-wallet, anyone can place a bet in seconds. Gambling apps are heavily advertised, while celebrities and…
7-Eleven speeds up digital shift with cashless rollout
Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, accelerated its digital transformation in 2025 by expanding cashless payments, modernizing stores, and investing in technology to improve…
Equinix highlights AI infrastructure needs in PH
Philippine companies are finding it difficult to prepare their IT systems for artificial intelligence (AI) because of high costs, outdated technology, and network limitations, according to Max Parry, VP of…
AI investments outpace workforce readiness in PH
Companies in the Philippines are moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but many employees say they are not ready because they lack training, support, and clear guidance, according to…
Deepfakes outpace detection, experts urge scam awareness
Deepfake videos and AI-generated voices have become so realistic that cybersecurity experts are changing their advice. Instead of teaching people how to spot fake videos, they are urging them to…
ManageEngine sees a shift toward unified IT as AI adoption accelerates
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corp., says businesses across Southeast Asia (SEA) are moving away from using separate IT tools in favor of a single platform…
More banks now offer zero transfer fees
More Philippine banks are removing transfer fees as competition in digital banking heats up, making it cheaper for customers to send money online. After the Bank of the Philippine Islands…
ManageEngine: Reliable infrastructure is AI’s next battleground
JAKARTA — As organizations across Southeast Asia accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the next challenge is no longer choosing the right AI model but making sure their IT…
Palo Alto Networks: Shadow AI raises data security risks in Philippine firms
Employees are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools faster than companies can secure them, creating a growing “Shadow AI” problem that could expose confidential business information, according to cybersecurity company Palo…
NMBLR.ai expands AI hub to train businesses on enterprise AI
NMBLR.ai is expanding its enterprise AI adoption efforts in the Philippines with the opening of Programmable, an AI Nexus and innovation hub in Makati City designed to help executives and…
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra brings flagship performance to business users
ASUS Business Philippines introduced the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, a premium business laptop designed for executives, professionals, and enterprise users who need AI-powered performance, portability, and stronger security for modern work…
realme C100 Series prices start at ₱6,313 in Philippines
realme Philippines has introduced the realme C100 Series in the country, led by the realme C100 and realme C100i, with pricing starting at ₱6,313 during limited-time online promos. The lineup…
Facebook down: Users report login issues across Meta platforms
Users reported widespread issues across Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, on Friday evening (June 12, Philippine time), with many saying they were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts.…
Identity fraud shifts to large-scale, automated attacks
Southeast Asia (SEA) has become a showcase for digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, but it is also emerging as a testing ground for cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated identity…
How these founders are reframing entrepreneurship through personal mission
There are quite a number of books about startups and entrepreneurship, but only a few truly capture the real struggles and wins of starting and starting over. In “Unlimited Possibilities,”…
Review: HONOR 600 delivers a more premium experience
Lest people forget, HONOR released an orange-colored phone with the HONOR X9b. That phone is perhaps one of the most durable phones I have ever held and reviewed. It survived…
Review: realme 16 Pro 5G is the kind of phone most people need
I started using a realme smartphone with the realme 14 5G. Not to sound like I’m marketing this, but it remains one of my favorite phones not only because of…
PLDT Enterprise posts ₱12.4B revenue on ICT growth
PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of PLDT Group, posted ₱12.4 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, up 4% year on year, driven by steady demand for digital…
Fortinet: AI cybercrime drives 389% surge in ransomware victims
The latest report from Fortinet, a cybersecurity company, shows a sharp increase in AI-enabled cybercrime, faster attack cycles, and a major spike in ransomware victims worldwide. These findings are included…
AMD says AI runs up to 4.8x faster with shift on new software
Semiconductor company AMD is expanding beyond chips and putting software at the center of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, to make it easier for developers and enterprises to build and…