Xiaomi launches new portable speaker

XIAOMI Corp. has launched in the Philippines a new portable Bluetooth speaker, the Xiaomi Sound Party 50W. The speaker is available for an early bird...

Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker arrested in Italy at US request, DOJ says

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday a Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker was arrested last week in Italy at the request of Washington,...

Tenable flags AI cloud threats with Southeast Asia in the crosshairs

Cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) systems are more vulnerable to cyber threats than traditional cloud setups, prompting regulators in Southeast Asia, like the Philippines, to...

Unified IT asset management platforms may help PHL organizations cut costs

INTERNATIONAL Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is optimistic on the growth of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven asset management solutions in the Philippines as companies look for...

Fintech companies’ appeal to investors boosted by managing risk, reducing friction and preventing fraud

THE PHILIPPINES’ financial technology (fintech) landscape is vibrant and evolving, driven by increasing digital adoption, a supportive regulatory environment, and a strong focus on financial inclusion.

Anker announces voluntary recall of some power bank models sold in PHL

ANKER INNOVATIONS has initiated a global voluntary recall of some of its power banks, including models sold in the Philippines. This comes after the company...

Xiaomi launches Smart Band 10

TECHNOLOGY brand Xiaomi Corp. has launched its latest smartwatch, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, in the Philippines. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 will be available...

Insta360 Flow 2 mobile gimbal now in the Philippines

INSTA360 has launched in the Philippines its Flow 2 smartphone gimbal targeted towards mobile creators. Customers can choose between the Flow 2 Pro Standard Bundle...

It’s too easy to make AI chatbots lie about health information, study finds

WELL-KNOWN artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be configured to routinely answer health queries with false information that appears authoritative, complete with fake citations from...

Alibaba Cloud announces new data centers in Malaysia, the Philippines

BEIJING - Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, announced the opening of its third data center in Malaysia...

Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to cut off the billions of dollars in subsidies that Elon Musk's companies receive from the federal...

Google hit with $314 million US verdict in cellular data class action

A jury in San Jose, California, said on Tuesday that Google misused customers' cell phone data and must pay more than $314.6 million to...