Acer to unveil new Chromebooks, next step in Google’s business pitch
SAN FRANCISCO -- Acer, Inc. will unveil its first line of high-end laptops running Google’s Chrome OS on Wednesday, an executive told Reuters, as...
Samsung unveils Galaxy A6, A6+
SAMSUNG PHILIPPINES launched this week its latest smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+. Both handsets feature Samsung’s bezel-less display with Super AMOLED screen....
Sony rolls out latest soundbars
SONY PHILIPPINES, Inc. announced the availability of its latest Dolby Atmos supported soundbars, the HT-Z9F and HT-X9000F. The premium HT-Z9F with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X was...
Man vs machine: Will AI put our humanity at stake?
By Sharala Axryd
THE VISION of an all-knowing, omni-present intelligent being that forms the backbone of our everyday lives has been portrayed in movies that captivate the...
Information-sharing among sectors key to beefing up cyber defenses
By Patrizia Paola C. Marcelo, Reporter
Coordination and action among different sectors can help companies beef up their cyber defenses, representatives from various sectors said.
"The criminals...
YouTube revamps streaming music service
San Francisco -- YouTube is launching a revamped, standalone streaming music service as part of an effort to step up competition against fast-growing rivals...
Google workers reportedly quitting over drone contract
SAN FRANCISCO -- An internal petition calling for Google to stay out of “the business of war” was gaining support Tuesday, with some workers...
From Yahoo to Uber, biggest hacks of data
PARIS -- The European Union’s new data protection rules, which take effect on May 25, will give people more control over the way their...
Facebook suspends 200 apps over misuse of private user data
WASHINGTON -- Facebook said Monday it has suspended “around 200” apps on its platform as part of an investigation into misuse of private user...
Driving the future of manufacturing in the Philippines through automation
By Shermine Gotfredsen
CHINA has long been the world’s factory, but as labor costs rise, manufacturers in the Philippines have the opportunity to establish themselves...
Twitter changes strategy in battle against abusive Internet ‘trolls’
SAN FRANCISCO -- Twitter, Inc. on Tuesday revised its strategy for fighting abusive Internet “trolls,” saying it would use behavioral signals to identify harassers...
Netflix says these smart TVs are best for binge-watching
Netflix released a list of its recommended smart TVs that are ideal for watching Netflix content.
The internet TV streaming giant came up with its...