Microsoft Philippines offers hub platform for startup founders
TECHNOLOGY company Microsoft announced on Wednesday that Filipino startup founders can take advantage of its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Platform, which is aimed at supporting them at every stage of their journey.
Japanese robot is able to peel bananas cleanly, most of the time
TOKYO — Robots in Japan are found on factory floors carrying out simple tasks or delivering food to restaurant patrons but researchers have now unveiled a robot capable of executing the delicate task of peeling a banana without squashing the fruit inside.
Tesla’s Musk may add to SEC ire with late report about Twitter stake
By Hyunjoo Jin and Chris Prentice
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK - Did Elon Musk break securities laws again?
Former securities officials and professors said Musk may have missed a key disclosure deadline when he bought 9% of Twitter. And Securities and Exchange Commission...
Axie Infinity owner ‘fully committed’ to reimbursing players after hack
The company behind the popular Axie Infinity crypto game said it will reimburse online participants who lost funds after hackers stole about $600 million...
PHL businesses seen increasing cybersecurity budgets this year
MANY Philippine organizations are increasing their budgets for their cyber defenses this year, as they see heightened danger from online threats, global cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks said.
Huawei net income up despite US sanctions
HUAWEI Investment & Holding Co., Ltd., a global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, on Monday said its net profit rose last year despite sanctions imposed by the United States and slowing demand for 5G in China.
Hackers steal about $600 million in one of the biggest crypto heists
HACKERS stole about $600 million from a blockchain network connected to the popular Axie Infinity online game in one of the biggest crypto attacks to date.
Blockchain project Ronin hit by $615 million crypto heist
By Tom Wilson and Elizabeth Howcroft
LONDON - Blockchain project Ronin said on Tuesday that hackers stole cryptocurrency now worth almost $615 million from its systems, in what would be...
Cryptoverse: Buoyant bitcoin helps market cruise past $2 trillion
By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal
As a bleak first quarter draws to a close, crypto seems to have the wind in its sails. It has pushed through the $2 trillion barrier...
Secuna eyes partnership with gov’t for cyberattack simulation
SECUNA, a cybersecurity testing platform provider in the Philippines, said it is in talks with a national government agency to use its platform “for free.”
Samsung launches new midrange Galaxy A series smartphones
SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. last week announced its latest midrange Galaxy A series smartphones, the A73, A53 and A33, which have 5G connectivity and better battery life.
Nvidia unveils data-center chips aimed at stretching its lead in AI
NVIDIA Corp. told investors it’s focused on maintaining growth with new products, including speedier data-center chips, rather than embarking on more aggressive stock-buyback plans as some shareholders had hoped.