YouTube adds new tools to help parents manage teens’ screen time
Video streaming platform YouTube rolled out new tools that give parents more control over how much time their teens spend on the platform and make it easier for families to…
DICT orders block on Grok AI in Philippines over sexual content concerns
Reports of X’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok being used for harmful activities surfaced in the last quarter of 2025, but wider concern escalated this year due to its image…
Globe to roll out Starlink Direct to Cell service in the Philippines
Mobile services provider Globe Telecom will roll out Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines starting this year, making it the first mobile network operator to offer…
Lenovo: ASEAN firms plan to raise AI spending in 2026
Ninety-six percent of enterprises across Asia Pacific plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next 12 months, with average spending expected to rise by 15%, according…
Twilio study finds Filipino consumers show high digital patience
Filipino consumers are among the most patient digital customers in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, but that patience is closely tied to how clearly brands communicate and how…
MediaTek introduces Filogic 8000 family to support Wi-Fi 8 development
Chipmaker MediaTek introduced its Filogic 8000 family at CES 2026, the new chipsets that are part of the early development of the Wi-Fi 8 ecosystem. The company said the products…
Igloo, Angkas roll out accident insurance for motorcycle riders
Regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with motorcycle ride-hailing platform Angkas to provide personal accident and medical insurance to more than 20,000 riders in the Philippines. Under the partnership, Angkas riders…
Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 15 Series
Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Note 15 Series, introducing four smartphones designed for everyday users who want durable devices with improved cameras and long battery life. The lineup includes the…
Atome secures $345 million loan to fund expansion in SEA
Digital finance platform Atome has secured a renewed and expanded $345 million syndicated debt facility, up from $200 million raised in 2024. HSBC continued its role as structuring bank and…
PLDT, Smart deepen government digital programs
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have continued working with government agencies and private groups for more than two decades to use technology in improving public services,…
Apple launches Creator Studio subscription for video, music, and design tools
Apple introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription that bundles several of its creative apps into one package for Mac, iPad, and iPhone users. The subscription brings together tools for…
mWell brings digital healthcare services to remote communities nationwide
Access to healthcare remains a challenge for many Filipinos living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), where reaching a doctor can mean hours of travel, long waiting times, and…
Lenovo pushes hybrid AI across devices at Tech World
Technology company Lenovo showcased its latest hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and product plans at Tech World @ CES 2026, outlining how AI will work across personal devices, enterprise systems,…
IDC: Samsung, iPhone drive smartphone market growth in Q4 2025
Global smartphone shipments grew 2.3% year over year to 336.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025), according to the latest data from market intelligence firm International…
Primer, HitPay partnership helps merchants in SEA expand overseas
Primer, a payments infrastructure company, and HitPay, a Singapore-based payments and merchant of record provider, have formed a partnership to help merchants in Southeast Asia (SEA) sell more easily to…
Malaysia, Vietnam secure Predator Shield at APAC Predator League 2026
Myth Avenue Gaming (Malaysia) and Fancy United (Vietnam) claimed the Predator Shield at the Asia Pacific (APAC) Predator League 2026, which concluded in New Delhi, India, after several days of…
Barracuda report finds phishing kits doubled in 2025
The number of known phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) kits doubled in 2025, adding pressure on security teams defending against cyberattacks, according to Barracuda’s Phishing Review of 2025. The analysis covered attacks in…
iPhone leads global smartphone market in 2025 as shipments grow 2%
Global smartphone shipments grew 2% year over year in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of growth, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor. Apple led the market…
Vertiv: AI is transforming data center infrastructure to handle rising energy demand
Growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how data centers are designed, built, and run, according to a new report from critical digital infrastructure company Vertiv. The Vertiv Frontiers…
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet, priced from ₱14,990
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab A11+, a new tablet designed for everyday use at home, school, and work, following the Galaxy Tab A11 released last year. The Galaxy Tab…
KDM, VF represent Philippines in CrossFire: Legends SEA stage
The CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025-2026 has moved into its Southeast Asia (SEA) regional stage, with Philippine teams KDM and VF competing against top squads from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and…
Kaspersky study finds half of global firms plan to build SOCs
About half of large companies worldwide plan to set up a Security Operations Center (SOC) mainly to strengthen their cybersecurity, according to a new global study by cybersecurity company Kaspersky.…
TRYX introduces new CPU coolers and PC case
TRYX introduced three new PC hardware products at CES 2026: the STAGE 360 all-in-one liquid cooler, the TURRIS 620 CPU air cooler, and the FLOVA F50 mid-tower case. The products…
vivo X300 Pro tops latest DxOMark camera test
The vivo X300 Pro earned a score of 171 in the latest DxOMark Camera Test, ranking it among the top-performing smartphones for photography worldwide. The result surpasses vivo’s previous imaging…
Globe builds battery hubs to keep mobile service running in South Luzon
Telecommunications company Globe is strengthening its mobile network in South Luzon and Bicol by setting up Battery Charging Hubs to help keep services running during typhoons and long power outages.…
Palo Alto Networks report finds AI expanding cloud security risks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing security risks in cloud systems as more companies deploy AI tools and workloads, according to the 2025 State of Cloud Security Report from Palo Alto…
TikTok Shop reports over 200% sales growth for local sellers in 2025
Video commerce platform TikTok Shop recorded more than a 200% increase in sales for local sellers in 2025 as Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and content creators used…
Remitly, Coins.ph use stablecoins for remittances to the Philippines
Remitly, a provider of digital financial services, and Coins.ph, a licensed crypto exchange, have rolled out a new remittance route that uses stablecoins to speed up cross-border money transfers to…
Globe calls for stronger AI foundations and joint action against online scams
Globe is calling for stronger foundations for artificial intelligence (AI) and closer coordination across industries to protect the public from online scams, as digital services expand and cyber threats become…
Salesforce integrates Agentforce Sales with ChatGPT
Salesforce has integrated its Agentforce Sales tool with ChatGPT, allowing sales teams to access customer data, review deals, and complete tasks directly within the ChatGPT interface. It aims to reduce…
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