Payoneer: Demand for freelance work is growing
Organizations rely on freelancers to augment their workforce, according to the latest report from fintech company Payoneer. This also means that the gig economy is growing that agencies representing independent…
Hands-on: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Philippines officially launched the Redmi Note 12 Series and consumers now have another three smartphones (Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and the Redmi Note 12…
Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 12 Series
There’s a Redmi Note for everyone. Technology company Xiaomi launched the latest smartphones in its mid-range segment under the Redmi Note 12 series: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note…
Filipinos spent 4.4 million hours using e-wallet apps in 2022
According to the report from consumer credit service Digido, over 58 million active users in the Philippines spent a total of 4.4 million hours using e-wallet applications. Digido’s report revealed…
Kaspersky says remote desktop attacks decline in SEA in 2022
With most of the workforce returning to their offices, remote desktop attacks against workers in Southeast Asia (SEA) dropped significantly, according to cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky. Based on the company’s…
Gov’t OKs use of single operating system for transactions
To improve the ease of doing business in the Philippines, relevant government officials have proposed the use of a single operating system (OS) across all agencies. During a sectoral meeting…
Alibaba Cloud unveils new language AI model
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, will soon integrate Tongyi Qianwen, its latest artificial intelligence (AI) language model, into its ecosystem. Alibaba Cloud customers and…
BPI replaces mobile app with new AI-powered one
The 171-year-old Bank of the Philippines (BPI) is sunsetting its existing mobile app and replacing it with a new one. The new mobile app is already live and the bank…
Ticketing platform Ticketmelon expands business in SEA
Ticketmelon, a ticketing platform that offers ticketing tools, digital in-event solutions, and live streaming, is expanding its services for the rest of Southeast Asia. The company has been operating in…
Smart supports call for extension of SIM registration
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and its value brand TNT are requesting the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for an…
MSI offers discounts on laptops for ‘Easter Egg-sclusive Deals’ promo
For the month of April, MSI Philippines is offering significant discounts on select models in its lineup of laptops. Units powered by 11th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors as…
Binance celebrates women in tech
Binance trained the spotlight on women who are making strides in the blockchain industry. The blockchain ecosystem and infrastructure provider celebrated gender equality at the event “Women in Blockchain” held…
Microsoft Security Copilot leverages AI to boost cyberdefense
Microsoft is intensifying the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its cybersecurity solutions with the launch of Microsoft Security Copilot. The cybersecurity unit of the technology giant aims to provide…
PC shipments continue to drop due to poor demand — IDC
Traditional PC shipments are getting the brunt of the post-pandemic world as the International Data Corp. (IDC) reports what it calls a “precipitous drop” in the first quarter of 2023…
Venture capital firms see potential use of Bitcoin in Boracay
Philippine payment operator Pouch.ph is bullish about the potential of Boracay as the center of Bitcoin adoption. The company has already onboarded establishments in 250 locations to accept bitcoin as…
Kaspersky detects cyberstalking software in 176 countries
The latest report from cybersecurity solutions company Kaspersky shows a minimal decrease in the number of individuals affected by stalkerware. From 32,694 users affected by cyberstalking in 2021, it is…
VMware enhances cloud platforms to drive developer productivity
VMware’s cloud management solution platforms have recently been updated so companies can strengthen their software agility. The cloud computing and virtualization technology company updated some features of VMware Tanzu and…
Airbnb sees strong travel rebound in the Philippines
Revenge travel is happening as booking platform Airbnb saw a 400% growth in searches for stays in the Philippines. According to Airbnb data, Filipinos are choosing to travel within the…
Weakening economy prompts IDC to lower forecast on IT spending
Citing the weakening economy, the International Data Corp. (IDC) has reduced its IT spending forecast for 2023. As a result, the marketing intelligence company projects an overall growth this year…
UnaCash sees 15% increase in supply chain financing
UnaCash Supply Chain Financing UnaCash expects a rapid increase in the use of supply chain finance (SCF) among Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The company also forecasts that…
Cybercriminals target online games for children as young as 3 — Kaspersky
Kaspersky experts have discovered cybercriminals launched more than 7 million attacks on children, exploiting popular game titles in 2022. In this report, Kaspersky experts analyzed threats related to the most…
UBX powers Oriental Mindoro’s digital transformation initiatives
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro tapped the open finance platform UBX to beef up its digital transformation initiatives and promote greater financial and social inclusion. Under this partnership, UBX…
Happy Hotels launches new app for travelers
With the aim of providing small businesses with more options and opportunities, Filipino-owned booking platform Happy Hotels launched its travel booking app recently. The Happy Hotels app offers local and…
LEGO 2K Drive coming this May 19
2K and the LEGO Group will release the adventure game LEGO 2K Drive will be available on May 19 worldwide. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive evolves the iconic…
Home Credit offers 0% interest in summer campaign
Consumer finance platform Home Credit Philippines is offering 0% interest monthly installment for shoppers through its promotional campaign “Summer You Dasurv!” Ongoing until May 31, consumers can save and get…
ATRAM enhances data management with Microsoft solutions
ATR Asset Management (ATRAM) Group, an independent asset and wealth management firm, has Microsoft Azure API Management and Azure Synapse Analytics into its system. With Microsoft’s multi-cloud management platform and…
Fintech learning platform certifies 1,700 individuals in 2022
Fintech learning platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion (10×1000) has certified more than 1,700 learners after completing its Fintech Foundation Program and Fintech Leadership Program. The 10×1000 learning platform was rolled…
PLDT intensifies crackdown on illegal modem collection modus
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) urges its customers and communities to continue being vigilant against individuals falsely presenting themselves as PLDT personnel. This is in connection with rising incidents…
Turnitin activates AI-writing detection capabilities
With the increasing concerns about people’s dependency on (artificial intelligence) AI-generated texts, Turnitin is activating its AI-writing detection capabilities. Turnitin is a company that provides a web-based plagiarism detection service,…
Epson introduces new business inkjet printers
Epson has launched its new series of Workforce Enterprise AM series consisting of the AM-C4000, C5000, and C6000 A3 Color Multifunction Printers. The current A3 color printer market is dominated…
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