GPS navigation software Waze and the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) have teamed up to promote the cultural and natural wonders of the Philippines with the launch of the “100 Days in […]
Waze, DOT launch ‘100 Days in the Philippines’ campaign
PayMaya launches ‘PayMaya It Forward’ campaign
Virtual prepaid app PayMaya launches the “PayMaya It Forward” campaign to inspire Filipinos to “pay it forward” by doing random acts of kindness towards others, in the spirit of digital and financial […]
Smart, PAL team up for exclusive travel perks
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has forged a partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to provide exclusive, co-branded tourist SIMs to travelers arriving at the country’s major airports. Under the agreement, […]
Daiso Japan introduces limited edition Hello Kitty beep cards
AF Payments Inc. in partnership with Sanrio and Daiso Japan recently released Limited Edition Hello Kitty beep cards with four all-new “kawaii (cute)” designs. These collectible cards are exclusive to Daiso Japan. […]
Lenovo’s tech shopping guide for Christmas 2019
Last-minute shopping? Global technology company Lenovo got your back… if you want to be a little generous to others or to yourself. For Students – IdeaPad S145 Lenovo recommends the IdeaPad S145, […]
Privacy commission’s 12 digital safety tips for Christmas
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is reminding shoppers and travelers to be extra vigilant against cybercriminals this Christmas season. It’s that time of the year again when consumers are most prone to […]
Sophos uncovers new version of Snatch ransomware
In the latest investigative report by cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos, it details the changing attack methods of Snatch ransomware, first seen in December 2018, including rebooting PCs into Safe Mode mid-attack in […]
Kaspersky makes Android app testing tool publicly available for mobile developers
Kaspersky has opened access to its Android Automated Testing Framework. The tool, named Kaspresso, takes advantage of flexible settings and is easy to use. With Kaspresso, mobile developers can significantly reduce the […]
PH brands that took over Twitter in 2019
This year, brands took to Twitter hoping to land in the feed of the trending topics which has become a sort of barometer to gauge the campaign’s impact. Launching campaigns on Twitter […]
Study: SMBs in Asia face disconnect with employee tech expectations
While employees at small and medium businesses (SMBs) across Asia prefer devices that are mobile, flexible, and inclusive, a new study by Lenovo shows that SMB employers are still behind in offering […]
Intel acquires AI chipmaker Habana Labs for $2B
Intel Corp. (Intel) has announced that it has acquired Habana Labs, an Israel-based developer of programmable deep learning accelerators for the data center for approximately $2 billion. The combination strengthens Intel’s artificial […]
Team Sibol receives cash incentives from PLDT-Smart for SEA Games medal finish
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications (Smart) recently awarded cash incentives to Team Sibol, 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) medal winners for esports. Team Sibol bagged five medals at the multi-sports competition’s inaugural […]
3 Considerations Before Embarking on a Cloud Migration for Your Organization
By Praveen Kumar, GM, Asia Pacific, ASG Technologies The cloud has evolved into a core component of IT platforms for modern businesses. IDC (International Data Corp.) estimates that public cloud services and […]
IDC: Worldwide 5G connections to reach 1.01B in 2023
In its first worldwide 5G forecast, International Data Corp. (IDC) projects the number of 5G connections to grow from roughly 10 million in 2019 to 1.01 billion in 2023. This represents a […]
Fortinet acquires security platform CyberSponse
Fortinet, a company focused on integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of CyberSponse, a Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform provider based in Arlington, Virginia. […]
Survey: PH corporate execs leverage data trust to achieve market leadership
In the latest IBM’s C-Suite Study titled “Build Your Trust Advantage,” the Philippine participation has been more pronounced than before as 94 C-level executives from 17 industries participated. The bi-annual study polled […]
Twitter PH releases trending moments in 2019
Twitter has become a soundbox for people to bare their souls or just have conversations with people albeit virtually. The social media or microblogging platform evolved into a barometer of how hot […]
Kaspersky warns Filipinos of banking Trojan during the holidays
Kaspersky is advising Filipinos to practice safe online habits to keep their sanity and be able to revel in the merry-making this Yuletide holiday. The cybersecurity company said cybercriminals are especially fond […]
Year in Search: Google Philippines releases top trending topics of 2019
Google Philippines recaps the trends, news, personalities, shows, and events that topped Filipinos’ search queries in 2019. The results of the annual Year in Search show how Filipinos are spending their time […]
Sophos Cloud Optix upgrades simplify cloud security
Cybersecurity company Sophos recently unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Optix that automate and simplify the detection and response of cloud security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to reduce risk exposure. Cloud Optix is easily […]
Smart, YouTube launch first Creator Camp in Cebu
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and YouTube entered into a partnership in launching Creator Camp, which aims to discover creators across the country representing diverse passion points, demographics and stories, […]
PayMaya introduces new payment feature
Virtual payment system PayMaya introduces “Pay with PayMaya,” which allows consumers to pay with just their mobile number. By clicking on the “Pay with PayMaya” button in the checkout page of partner […]
Mineski opens new global HQ as it looks to expand in the region
Mineski Global, an esports company, recently inaugurated its global corporate headquarters at the Santolan Town Plaza in San Juan in a bid to continue its expansion outside of its current territories. The […]
Talino Venture Labs launches three corporate venture-backed startups
inclusiontech venture builder Talino Venture Labs has partnered with corporate venture funds of market leaders to build highly innovative regional startups such as Saphron, a digital insurance platform; Asenso, a digital supply […]
Nokia holiday deals for Nokia 8.1, Nokia 3.2
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, offers exciting smartphone deals for the holidays. The Nokia 8.1, exclusively offered on Lazada, can now be availed at only P16,990 — a P3,000 price […]
