Etiqa Philippines’ gadget insurance recognized anew
Etiqa Philippines’ innovative gadget insurance has once again proven its excellence by winning the title of “Insurtech Initiative of the Year” at the 2023 Insurance Asia Awards. As a pioneering…
LG air conditioner designed to address humidity during rainy seasons
LG, an electronics conglomerate, has unveiled the LG Dual Cool Air Conditioners, specifically engineered to combat the moisture challenges exacerbated by heightened humidity. A standout feature of the LG Dual…
Sophos: Cyber attackers take only half a day to reach critical asset
In recent monitoring conducted by Sophos, the cybersecurity solutions provider revealed that cybercriminals are now capable of reducing the time required to reach an organization’s most critical asset, the active…
PLDT aims to harness AI for enhanced operations
PLDT Inc. (PLDT), an integrated telco network, along with Smart Communications Inc.(Smart), has expressed keen interest in further harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to develop innovative products and services. During the…
Backbase: Banks fail to achieve return on equity with in-house digital infra
A study conducted by the International Data Corp. (IDC) on behalf of Backbase, a provider of engagement banking platforms, has revealed that 80% of organizations in the Asia Pacific (APAC)…
IDC projects decline in PC shipments in 2023
The International Data Corp. (IDC), a market intelligence company, is forecasting a 13.7% year-over-year decline in PC shipments, totaling 252 million units in 2023, despite indications of a recovering market.…
Trend Micro: APAC organizations expect ‘successful’ cyber attacks this year
Despite witnessing improved cyber risk levels, a significant majority of organizations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) remain vigilant against cyber threats. According to the latest survey conducted by cybersecurity solutions…
PLDT leverages Ericsson AI platform to develop new solutions
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of the telco PLDT, will collaborate with Ericsson, a Swedish ICT company, to develop (AI) artificial intelligence-enabled solutions. “The partnership with Ericsson will explore the…
JobStreet unveils in-app learning platform, seekMAX
JobStreet by SEEK, a recruitment and job-seeking platform, has launched its newest offering: seekMAX, an in-app learning content platform dedicated to helping professionals hone their skills and advance in their…
Lenovo equips ThinkPad devices with AMD Ryzen PRO 7040 Series
Lenovo is expanding its ThinkPad mobile workstation lineup with the launch of the latest devices, which are equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors. The new…
Long queues mark first-day sale of HONOR 90 5G
HONOR, a smart devices brand, officially kicked off the sale day of its HONOR 90 5G. Available at HONOR Experience Stores and partner dealer stores nationwide, the latest midrange phone…
Home Credit offers easy payment options for back-to-school shopping
Home Credit, a consumer finance company, aims to provide assistance so parents and kids can enjoy a back-to-school shopping experience while sticking to the budget. Parents are searching for cost-effective…
Canon launches lineup of new multi-function devices
Canon’s latest additions to its lineup of A3 and A4 color and monochrome laser multi-function devices (MFD) are designed to enable businesses with devices that provide excellent functionalities. The imageRUNNER…
Max renews original series ‘And Just Like That…’ for third season
Max has renewed the original series “And Just Like That…,” from executive producer Michael Patrick King, for a third season. The 11-episode second season debuted June 22 and concluded on…
GCash offers back-to-school promos
GCash, a micropayment service, is offering exciting deals and a chance to win P10,000 daily with #GCashToSchool promo. When you use #GCashToSchool, you can discover all the ways you can…
Archipelago Labs introduces 5 startups to support in first Demo Day
Archipelago Labs (A-Labs), a Philippines-based startup accelerator, showcased the innovative products and solutions of five promising startups at the first demo day of the ALAB Incubation Program. The selection process…
Fortinet observes dip in ransomware detection within organizations
Fortinet, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has observed a decrease in the detection of ransomware in organizations, attributing this trend to the widespread adoption of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) among cybercriminals. According to…
Power Mac Center celebrates 29th anniversary with Sync Sessions
Power Mac Center (PMC) marks its 29th anniversary this August and it is celebrating with a series of musical spectacles. Reaching 29 years in any industry is no small feat.…
Metrobank equips app with new QR feature
The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), a private universal bank, has introduced a new feature for its banking app. Metrobank clients can now scan or upload a QR code…
ExtraHop reveals 73% of companies report drop in net income a year after data breach
A recent study by ExtraHop, a provider of cloud-native network detection and response (NDR) solutions, revealed that companies that suffered data breaches experienced an average of 73% reduction in net…
Tala offers flexible terms and lower repayment fees to small businesses
Tala, a consumer credit app, aims to enable microentrepreneurs to expand or at least sustain their businesses through flexible repayment options and lower fees. “At Tala, we make earning opportunities…
Shopee launches 9.9 Super Shopping Day
Shopee is ushering in the highly anticipated shopping season with more fun and entertainment for consumers and a wide array of unbeatable deals. This year’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day promises…
MediaTek utilizes Meta’s generative AI platform for edge devices
MediaTek, a semiconductor company based in Taiwan, is leveraging Meta’s generative AI platform for edge devices. The company aims to establish a comprehensive edge computing ecosystem that fast-tracks the development…
Alibaba Cloud to open source large language models
Alibaba Cloud, the subsidiary of Alibaba Group specializing in cloud computing, to open-source its 7-billion-parameter Large Language Models (LLM), specifically the Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat models to interested developers and organizations.…
CrowdStrike reveals spike in identity-based attacks
In its most recent report, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disclosed a significant surge in identity-based breaches. To be more precise, it documented a staggering 583% upsurge in Kerberoasting identity attacks, marking…
Go VIP Center taps Bayad as payment option for customers
Go VIP Center, a business solutions and financial services provider, has tapped Bayad as an available payment option for its customers. Bayad, an outsourced payment collection system, will now accept…
Mobile caller ID Whoscall aims to stop scams
Gogolook, a Taiwan-based app development company, has introduced Whoscall to the Philippines. This app provides caller identification services and aims to curb mobile-based scams, which have been a significant issue…
CryptoRom scammers intensify fraud strategy with AI tool
CryptoRom scammers are ramping up their fraudulent tactics with the incorporation of an AI tool, according to research by cybersecurity solutions provider Sophos. Sophos has been actively monitoring CryptoRom scams,…
Digital bank GoTyme reaches 1 million customers
GoTyme Bank, a collaboration between the Philippines’ Gokongwei Group and Singapore-based Tyme Group, has reached 1 million customers barely a year since it was launched in the country. Citing “human…
Homeqube platform leverages AI, blockchain in designing homes
Homeqube, an AI-powered homebuilding platform that utilizes blockchain technology, has been developed to expedite property development while addressing prevalent construction issues. “Homeqube is designed to solve persistent problems within the…
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