Digital detox: Can taking a break from tech improve your well-being?
TIRED of having to gaze at a screen for anything from a pub quiz to work calls, Anna Redman and her boyfriend headed to a wooden cabin outside London, locked their phones in a sealed envelope and spent three days off-grid earlier this year.
Suspected digital fraud attempts from PHL dropped in 2nd quarter
SUSPECTED digital fraud attempts originating from the Philippines fell 59.4% year on year in the second quarter, a global information and insights company said.
Telcos partner with SaferKidsPH to curb online child exploitation
PLDT, Inc., and subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc., partnered with SaferKidsPH to curb the incidence of online sexual abuse and child exploitation (OSAEC) in the Philippines, starting with Cagayan de Oro (CDO).
SC uses blockchain tech for remote legal education
The legal practice has had to embrace technology to stay functional amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines led by...
Policy groups ask Apple to drop plans to inspect iMessages, scan for abuse images
By Joseph Menn
More than 90 policy and rights groups around the world published an open letter on Thursday urging Apple to abandon plans for scanning children’s...
Beijing tightens tech scrutiny with rules on competition, data
SHANGHAI — China moved on Tuesday to tighten control of its technology sector, publishing detailed rules aimed at tackling unfair competition and companies’ handling of critical data.
Microsoft invests in software startup Rubrik, partners to protect customers from ransomware
MICROSOFT CORP. is investing in software startup Rubrik, Inc. and the two companies will combine on products that will help customers hit by ransomware recover their critical data without paying hackers.
Etaily raises $1.6M in seed funding, to expand services
E-COMMERCE solutions provider Etaily plans to develop additional services and expand its retail reach after raising $1.6 million in seed funding.
China issues draft rules banning unfair competition in the internet sector
By Josh Horwitz
SHANGHAI - Chinese regulators on Tuesday issued a lengthy set of draft regulations for the internet sector, banning unfair competition and restricting the use...
Apple’s child protection features spark concern within its own ranks — sources
SAN FRANCISCO — A backlash over Apple’s move to scan US customer phones and computers for child sex abuse images has grown to include...
Samsung unveils new foldable Galaxy Z phones, wearables
SAMSUNG Electronics Co. Ltd. on Wednesday unveiled its new flagship foldable Galaxy Z smartphones and updates to its wearable devices.
Right technology key to ensuring safety while promoting innovation in insurance industry
INNOVATION in the insurance industry will continue to flourish without sacrificing the need to prevent money laundering and risks in financing, an industry expert said.