Social media platform Twitter said it recorded 2 billion tweets about gaming in 2020, which is up 75% from 2019, with a 49% increase in unique authors. Being cooped up at home […]
PH ranks 9th on countries tweeting the most about gaming
Twitter to enforce labels in new verification system ready for rollout in 2021
Twitter is revisiting its verification feature and purging accounts that don’t meet the criteria for verified accounts. To make the process transparent, the social media platform engaged the users by soliciting feedback […]
Kim Jong-un edges out Hyun Bin as PH’s most-searched male personality in 2020
News of Kim Jong-un’s death in April led many Filipinos to search for any information that could confirm this and made him the most-searched male personality in Google Philippines. Kim is North […]
Blue Badge: Twitter plans to relaunch account verification
Three years ago, Twitter paused its public verification program after hearing feedback that it felt arbitrary and confusing to many people. A year later, the social media platform deprioritized this work further […]
Google study outlines challenges brought by COVID-19 to new internet users
New internet users are disproportionately affected by the socio-economic impact of COVID-19, according to a study recently released by Google’s Next Billion Users initiative team. Called “New Internet Users in a COVID-19 […]
Google PH offers free use of digital tools to support MSMEs
Google Philippines is offering the free use of its digital solutions to aid micro, small, and medium enterprises in navigating the new normal of doing business: online. In partnership with the Department […]
AMA OEd debunks 5 misconceptions about online learning
Online education has been the subject of debate for months now as the country shifts to integrating this form of learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From questions about its effectivity to […]
YouTube reaches over 40 million viewers in PH
YouTube attracted 40 million grown-up Filipino viewers in the past year, Google Philippines announced in the virtual Brandcast Delivered held recently. It also reported that amid lockdowns, more and more video contents […]
SaferKidsPH, ANZCHAM join forces against online sexual exploitation of Filipino children
The Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNICEF, on behalf of the SaferKidsPH Consortium, to help address the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) […]
Google Philippines launches site of COVID-19-related terms in Filipino, Cebuano
Google Philippines is marking Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) with the launch of “Isang Gabay sa mga Salitang Kaugnay ng COVID-19 (Related Words/Terms on COVID-19)”. The diksyonaryongcovid19.com initiative recognizes how crucial are […]
Twitter launches dedicated ‘disaster’ search prompt in PH
Twitter launched recently a dedicated “disaster” search prompt to make it easier for Twitter users to find important — and credible — information. In partnership with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
Converge ICT doubles bandwidth of internet exchange organization to optimize usage
Converge ICT, a pure end-to-end fiber internet provider, has doubled its bandwidth to PHOpenIX, the only open and neutral Internet Exchange in the country that enables the exchanges of internet traffic in […]
Nas Daily explores podcasting on Spotify
Audio streaming Spotify has just launched its latest podcast titled “Nas Talks” featuring video blogger Nuseir Yassin of the widely popular “Nas Daily.” The weekly episodes will deep dive into a variety […]
Google PH celebrates Pride Month with LGBTQ+ community
Google Philippines recently hosted “Pride Conversations” as part of the Pride Month, which was live-streamed on its YouTube channel. Taking part in the discussion were Antipolo City Barangay Councilor Kristine Ibardolaza, aesthetic […]
Twitter shares Filipinos’ social media habits, trending topics during lockdown
Filipinos on Twitter are highly receptive audiences, and according to the Global Web Index Coronavirus Research Wave 3 in late April 2020, 73% of them are optimistic that the country will overcome […]
Job seekers can now apply at Sykes’ online recruitment platform, Facebook page
In compliance with physical distancing protocols, Sykes Philippines (Sykes) encourages candidates to apply for jobs using its newly designed online recruitment platform. e-Recruitment provides fast and convenient end-to-end virtual recruitment from initial […]
Ways to fight screen fatigue in new work environment
Parents are concerned about the increased screen time now that classes will be held online for a while or until it is deemed safe to go out and mingle again with other […]
Twitter launches search-prompt notification for gender-based violence
In response to a surge in gender-based violence globally as a result of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, Twitter launched local-language search prompts in seven Asia Pacific countries including the Philippines. When […]
Google simplifies access to credible COVID-19 information
With the COVID-19 pandemic, access to information has become more crucial than ever. As the coronavirus situation evolves, Google continues to strive to organize relevant and authoritative information and make it accessible […]
Plagiarism checker, content verifier to offer free media literacy tools
Turnitin, a plagiarism detection company, and NewsGuard, a browser extension created by NewsGuard Technologies, teamed up to help curb the spread of disinformation by offering its services to students and educators. Turnitin […]
Japan’s business microlearning platform offers free online lessons
Globis University, one of Japan’s MBA schools is offering free online classes for employees who are forced to work remotely and still have time spare. The school opens its career and growth […]
Google shares tools for journalists reporting on COVID-19
There has been widespread disinformation on social media these days. The uncontrolled flow of information — verified or unverified — has become a monumental task not only for journalists but for ordinary […]
Twitter’s ‘event’ page provides credible sources of COVID-19 information
Amid the pandemic that is gripping the world, disrupting businesses, and practically stopped life on its tracks, fake news still surfaces. Social network platform Twitter decided to provide people with verified information […]
WFH tips to stay productive, engaged
Working from home (WFH) has many benefits and conveniences. However, the setup also has its challenges such as staying focused and adopting “office hours.” There is always the temptation of doing things […]
Google unveils Learn@Home for kids, parents, learning creators
In partnership with Khan Academy, technology giant Google introduced “Learn@Home” on YouTube in an effort to augment learning resources already available online. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted how the world works with […]
