What are VPNs and will they threaten online safety?
APPS that disguise a user’s location have surged in popularity after the UK introduced age-verification rules as part of its Online Safety Act.
The new...
Senators ask US to probe data security issues with DeepSeek
A GROUP of seven Republican US senators on Tuesday asked the Commerce department to evaluate potential data security vulnerabilities posed by Chinese open-source artificial...
OpenAI releases open-weight reasoning language models optimized to run on laptops
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI said on Tuesday it has released two open-weight language models that excel in advanced reasoning and are optimized to run...
World Network looking to tap Filipino developers for apps
WORLD NETWORK, the blockchain-based ecosystem co-founded by OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, is planning to expand its presence in the Philippines by partnering...
Trump says US will levy 100% tariff on some chip imports
WASHINGTON - The United States will impose a tariff of about 100% on semiconductor chips imported from countries not producing in America or planning to do so, President Donald...
South Korea says Samsung, SK Hynix will not be subject to 100% US chip...
SEOUL - South Korea's top trade envoy Yeo Han-koo said on Thursday that Samsung Electronics and SK HynixS will not be subject to 100% U.S. tariffs on...
Trump announces $100 billion new investment pledge from Apple
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, a move that could help it sidestep potential tariffs on...
U.S. 100% tariff plan on semiconductors ‘devastating’ for Philippines, industry association says
MANILA - A United States plan to impose 100% tariffs on semiconductors would be "devastating" for the Philippines, an industry leader said on Thursday.
The...
Trump demands ‘highly conflicted’ Intel CEO resign over China ties
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him "highly conflicted" due to his ties...
Filipino-made engine nozzle developed to help PUV drivers cut fuel costs, emissions
Philippine Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers can now take part in reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions while saving on fuel costs by using...
Intel CEO to visit White House on Monday, WSJ reports
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to visit the White House on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump called for his removal last week, the...
Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenues to US, official says
Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give the U.S. government 15% of revenue from sales to China of advanced computer chips like Nvidia's H20 that...