With the New Year in, demand for connectivity, wider coverage and bigger data remains high as more and more Filipinos now rely on the internet for work, distance learning, basic government services, cashless transactions, deliveries and other needs while observing quarantine, travel restrictions, and social distancing.
Since last year, Globe has been strongly pushing its customers to...
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Digital event will showcase MSI’s new monitors, desktops, graphics cards, motherboards and more
MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware and innovative business solutions, will host its MSI Premiere 2021: Tech For The Future digital event on January 13 at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST. Open to the media and the public, the event will feature MSI’s 2021 lineup including new monitors...
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Through simple yet powerful services, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), wireless arm of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, has powered the Filipinos’ GIGA Life in 2020, despite the challenges of COVID 19.
“To remain relevant to our customers, we make sure that in this complex world, where information and content abound, and life is literally lived through...
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Many companies in the Philippines were forced to fold up due to the negative economic impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. Those that have managed to stay up and running, meanwhile, opted to reduce the capacity of their workforce and compelled their employees to work from home.
In a work from home setup, continuous communication and collaboration are crucial to ensure productivity...
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Enjoy a night of music with Ian Tayao and get a chance to win MSI freebies at the MSI Yearend Concert 2020
MSI, a world leader in producing high performance and innovative laptop, will be hosting a free virtual concert as a special treat to close this year and to welcome 2021.
Following the recent launch of their newest Business & Productivity laptops, MSI Philippines is...
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RUSH, a 917Ventures, Inc. loyalty and e commerce solutions provider, has launched a partnership with Unilever through a digital rewards program called U COIN. U COIN is a web based platform that provides consumers with a more rewarding shopping experience through incentives for customers when they buy Unilever products. Customers can now earn points through engaging with any of...
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More than 20 NVIDIA NGC software resources are now available for free directly in AWS Marketplace to speed AI deployments in healthcare, conversational AI, HPC, robotics, data science and more. AI is transforming businesses across every industry, but like any journey, the first steps can be the most important.
To help enterprises get a running start, we’re collaborating with...
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Global tech innovator Lenovo is once again pushing tech industry boundaries as it introduces its new ThinkPad X1 Fold, the world’s first foldable computer. The first ever foldable, single screen, multi function Always Connected PC (ACPC), the ThinkPad X1 Fold is a technological revolution that garnered several design awards for redefining the edges of possibility.
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M8VC Plus 2.5” and M8VG Plus M.2 2280 SSDs feature KIOXIA 96 layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory for higher speeds and capacities
PLEXTOR, a leading provider of high performance storage solutions, today announces the launch of the M8V Plus Series solid state drives (SSD). They include the M8VC Plus 2.5” and M8VG Plus M.2 2280 SSDs. Sporting excellent sequential...
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PALIT Microsystems Ltd., a leading graphics cards manufacturer, formally launches its NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series lineup in the Philippines. Powered by the new NVIDIA Ampere Architecture, PALIT announces an all new designed RTX™ 30 GPU lineup integrated with the 2nd generation of RTX™ bringing stunning visuals, high speed frame rates, and AI acceleration to games and...
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Games are power and performance hungry and therefore demand a lot of any smartphone. However, there’s a coming revolution in how we play: game streaming (or, Cloud native gaming). This means the game runs on a remote (Cloud) server instead of on the device itself. You send the server your controller inputs, it processes the action and renders the scene then sends the result a...
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Synology Inc. today introduced its next generation 8 bay NAS. The DS1821+ is a solution designed for high capacity and high performance data management and storage. Its application ecosystem, versatile performance capabilities, and storage expandability enable content creators and businesses to easily store and secure their files.
"As data requirements grow, so do the expectations of...
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Reinforcing its commitment to the gaming enthusiasts across markets, Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, and MSI, a world leading gaming brand of top notch gaming hardware, today announced their strategic partnership to provide the ultimate gaming solution. The partnership comes on the back of both Kingston and MSI’s shared vision of...
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Riot Games Southeast Asia has announced its 2021 esports and competitive collegiate plans for League of Legends: Wild Rift, the 5v5 mobile MOBA that is in Open Beta across Southeast Asia.
Wild Rift Esports will kick off with several smaller, intermittent competitive events from January through March to give viewers a taste of the budding talent and teams in the region. In April, this...
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As one of the pioneering financial institutions in digital banking, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) seeks to leverage SAP Data Intelligence to create a new banking model that will support more customer centric services.
The bank aims to utilize digital technology to create the first known "Data Science Factory" model in Southeast Asia's financial sector. This model will help...
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Much like any other new iPhone series, the arrival of the iPhone 12 has been hotly anticipated by fans worldwide including the Philippines. Now, the long wait is over and devotees can finally get their hands on the only phone they want, choosing from four four new models – the iPhone 12, Mini, Pro, and Pro Max. While the revamped design, new color choices, and wireless charging system...
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HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, Inc., announced it has been chosen as an Acer memory partner for the refreshed Predator Orion desktop series. Working closely to create a premium gaming experience, Acer is HyperX’s first strategic partner to feature 3600MHz1 high frequency memory in its Predator Orion 9000 gaming desktop.
“HyperX is excited to be the...
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Synology introduced an entirely redesigned DiskStation Manager (DSM), the unified operating system powering Synology data management solutions, and new storage, backup, and hybrid cloud technologies in the online 2021 AND BEYOND event.
"Unprecedented quantities of data have undergone processing, whether for data analytics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things...
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The Best Bang for Your Benefit: Monitor Console Mode
MSI, the world’s leading manufacturer for true gaming hardware, is proudly expanding the hardware possibilities for all gamers.
Some of you might already know that SONY PS5 does not fully support QHD resolution output at this moment. This means that if you use the conventional QHD monitor, you only can choose the...
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In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, most companies are implementing voluntary and mandatory work from home policies. It’s hardly surprising, especially since most of us are new and has to adapt with this new work setup. With this, Harman Kardon has listed items that you can give your multitasker friends and loved ones this Christmas season.
The perfect work from home...
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MSI, the world’s leading manufacturer for true gaming hardware, is proudly expanding the hardware possibilities for all gamers.
Last time we introduced the MSI QHD display optimization for PS5.https://www.msi.com/news/detail/c85fe06b7f6e1c28c57403b6773088f9
With the official launch of PS5, another thing that makes everyone very curious is the latest feature of the 120FPS...
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When people think of “home entertainment,” they usually think of the living room, where electronic gadgets are safe from the elements. With the release of their new The Terrace line, Samsung breaks barriers to bring entertainment outdoors with the first ever weather proof TV and Soundbar.
As a global leader in TV innovation, creating an optimal entertainment space outdoors...
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Samsung is taking mobile gaming to new heights with the new Galaxy A42 5G, the smartphone equipped with powerful specs and features that can keep up with gaming enthusiasts.
The smartphone comes in Prism Dot Gray and Prism Dot Black and is now available exclusively on Globe and Smart with an exciting limited time offer. The Galaxy A42 5G (SRP of PHP 19,990) is available at ZERO cash...
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Dyson will double its portfolio of products and enter entirely new fields by 2025 – taking it beyond the home for the first time. To enable these plans, Dyson today announced a new £2.75 billion investment plan into new technologies and new products over the next five years. The investments will be focused in Singapore, the UK, and the Philippines, and are backed by plans to hire...
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Dyson will open a new software lab in the Philippines to develop embedded software for a new generation of intelligent machines
The investment builds on existing engineering activity and advanced motors manufacturing facility, established 2016 in Laguna
New investment will further support Filipino economy, generating 400 more highly skilled roles in software engineering and...
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Get tons of freebies, discounts, and surprises with Christmas Promos and Campaigns
The holidays is just around the corner and MSI never fails to treat us with awesome freebies, big discounts, and special campaigns. Just recently, MSI announced the arrival of their newest Business and Productivity laptops here in the Philippines especially made for business professionals and content...
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nokia Mobile PH's flagship store on Shopee is now offering its latest roster of smartphones which Filipino consumers should check out for gift ideas.
Adding excitement to the joyous occasion, Nokia is exclusively launching the Nokia 3.4 4GB RAM 64GB ROM 6.39" HD+ smartphone starting today (November 30) to December 6 on Shopee.
The exclusive...
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Three years ago, we paused our public verification program after hearing feedback that it felt arbitrary and confusing to many people. A year later, we deprioritized this work further to focus on protecting the integrity of the public conversation around critical moments like the 2020 US election. Since then, we haven’t been clear about who can become verified and when, why an account...
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New Surface for Business device line up will offer enterprise and education institution customers unparalleled versatility, greater performance, enterprise grade security and modern management
Microsoft today announced that Surface Pro 7 for Business and Surface Laptop 3 for Business are now available in the Philippines for enterprise and education institution customers via Surface...
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MSI enters the business laptop space with its new Business and Productivity lineup
MSI, a world leader in producing high performance and innovative laptops, unveils its latest roster of laptops in the Philippine market: The "Business & Productivity" notebooks: The Summit, Prestige, and Modern series.
These new offerings are MSI’s response to the changing and growing...
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Dual Connector Accommodates USB Type A and Type C® Ports Sturdy and Reliable Dual Slider with Capless Design
Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, today announces the addition of the DataTraveler® Duo to its family of double versatility, dual interface USB flash drives. DataTraveler Duo provides ultimate flexibility for users with newer...
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Jabra’s latest addition to its award winning compact true wireless earbuds portfolio hits the Philippine market this 2020 holiday season with the Jabra Elite 85t.
One of the smallest earbuds that offers Advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)TM, the Elite 85t is built on Jabra’s innovative track record and does not compromise on discreet design, the user’s...
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New chipsets to power premium and mainstream Chromebooks and enhance computing experiences
MediaTek today unveiled its MT8192 and MT8195 chipsets for the next generation of Chromebooks. With the 7nm MT8192 for mainstream devices and the 6nm MT8195 for premium devices, brands can design powerful, sleek and lightweight Chromebooks that deliver longer battery life and incredible computing...
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The latest TOP500 list shows that NVIDIA’s GPUs and networking are increasingly being used to accelerate the world’s fastest supercomputers.
Nearly 70 percent of the systems, including 8 of the top 10, are powered by NVIDIA technology. NVIDIA’s own Selene supercomputer powered with new NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB systems and NVIDIA Mellanox InfiniBand ranks as the... READ MORE...
NVIDIA announced at the SC20 supercomputing conference new products that deliver unmatched speed and performance for AI and scientific breakthroughs. They include:
NVIDIA A100 80GB GPU New NVIDIA data centre GPU features twice the memory and over 2 terabytes per second of memory bandwidth to help researchers unlock the next wave of AI and scientific breakthroughs.
NVIDIA DGX...
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Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch of two Type A USB drives: the high performance DataTraveler Kyson and value driven DataTraveler Exodia. Both drives feature fashionable new looks and practical functionalities to fulfill the on the go storage needs.
DataTraveler Kyson is a high performance Type A USB flash drive...
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Just this Wednesday, Google Photos announced it will stop offering free unlimited storage for high quality photos on June 1, 2021. Photos uploaded after the date will be counted towards the 15GB Drive cap. If the account is inactive or exceed the 15GB limitation for two years, Google may delete the photos after warning. Users will either need to pay for a recurring fee or look for an...
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Working from home, homeschooling, and by large, the effect of staying at home during the pandemic has resulted in an increase in mobile apps and mobile games usage among Filipinos. This amounts to more time spent online and on mobile devices, thus increasing demand for telcos to deliver consistent network improvements. Globe has been working in parallel to meet the needs of its customers.
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Global tech innovator Lenovo was recently cited by market intelligence firm IDC as the number one PC monitor brand in the Philippines. It emerged on top during the third quarter of 2020 with 66,082 shipments, equivalent to 22% of the total PC monitor market share locally.
Lenovo’s strong performance in the period saw its share in the market grow by 6% from the previous quarter...
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Diverse Range of Talent Joins Popular Musicians, Athletes and Celebrities in HyperX Heroes Program
Underscoring its commitment to the esports community, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, Inc., today announced its ever growing HyperX Heroes program now includes 25 global influencers. Comprised of a diverse group of worldwide celebrities, the HyperX Heroes program...
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Dimensity 700 caters to growing consumer demand for 5G devices
MediaTek today unveiled its new Dimensity 700 5G smartphone chipset, a 7nm SoC designed to bring advanced 5G capabilities and experiences to the mass market. The addition of the Dimensity 700 to MediaTek’s Dimensity family of 5G chips gives device makers a full suite of options for 5G smartphone models – from...
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Despite a global pandemic that has put many events and occasions on hold, Brother International Philippines Corporation (BICP) and Brother Industries Philippines, Inc. pushed through in its annual support for this year’s Relay For Life, a global movement to support and raise funds for cancer patients around the world by walking or running around a track.
Due to the pandemic, this...
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The dynamics of the workplace has been constantly transforming to meet needs amid the challenges and restrictions posed by the current health crisis.Companies are moving away from on premise IT infrastructures and are looking to adopt Modern IT environments characterized by cloud based resources that facilitate a work from anywhere model.For many companies today, employees are required to go...
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New Fujitsu ESPRIMO desktop PCs are more flexible and deliver higher performance than ever before. As Fujitsu introduces the 10th generation Intel® processor across. the ESPRIMO family, the 2020 portfolio adds more flexibility for users.
The new line up introduces across the range improvements:
The small form factor ESPRIMO D series introduces a new, smaller 8.3...
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Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announced today the refresh of its ‘Canvas’ series Flash cards to Canvas Plus. The new SD and microSD lineup include Kingston’s first UHS II cards. To keep up with Canvas Plus, new MobileLite Plus UHS II readers have been engineered to support blazing fast read speeds. Canvas Plus represents the...
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Since the start of the year, both Android and iOS users have chosen GCash as their finance app of choice, according to data from App Annie, the leading mobile data and analytics company, which found GCash as the top downloaded finance app with the most number of active users.
For nine consecutive months since January, GCash has been consistent in staying at the top spot for the...
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Globe is giving consumers something to be happy about as its network upgrades are showing positive changes especially when it comes to better viewing experience of videos on mobile.
Globe's array of content partners including premium online streaming platforms like Netflix, iflix, HBO GO; social media networks such as YouTube; online shopping sites; and mobile games usher in a whole...
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With global tech and innovation leader Lenovo at the helm, the beloved motorola brand is returning to the mobile phone market in the Philippines with two new smartphone offerings — the motorola razr 5G and moto g 5G plus. Both devices come with many firsts as well as classic features that long time motorola fans know and love, including the iconic clamshell design of the early 2000s, now...
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Avail of the early bird promo for freebies worth up to P20,000
Samsung Electronics, the world’s number one maker of gaming monitors1, is set to make the next generation Odyssey line up available in the Philippines starting October 26, 2020. Filipino gamers can now get their hands on the Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 monitors and avail of the early bird promo in the Samsung Online...
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Global tech innovator Lenovo today launched the stylish and savage new Legion Slim 7i at the annual Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS). The newest addition to Lenovo’s gaming sub brand, the Legion Slim 7i is a finely calibrated gaming machine enclosed within a slim and lightweight exterior yet is powerful enough for creative and work needs while on the go.
At only 1.8 kg...
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Rediscover play and esports at home at the biggest gaming convention in PH
The much awaited Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) takes on a whole a new turn—from a completely on ground event to a virtual one, now fully livestreamed online. PLDT Home, the country’s fastest fixed network, powers the biggest gaming convention in the country that will bring in the best...
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There’s another acronym inching its way into the consciousness of Filipino consumers. After 3G, LTE, 4G, and 5G, comes VoLTE which is short for Voice over LTE, a technology designed to allow simultaneous mobile browsing and voice calls, as well as, provide higher quality mobile phone calls.
Prior to VoLTE technology, mobile phones connected to an LTE/4G or 5G signal needed to...
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Globe announced the completion of the removal of consumer 3G SIMs across its retail and distribution chains. The move, which started early last year, was in line with the company’s goal to shift its customers to 4GLTE/5G ready SIMs for improved mobile internet experience.
3G or short for third generation technology for mobile brought an important breakthrough in terms of basic...
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AMD has officially announced Zen3 architecture Ryzen 5000 series processors on October 8th. The latest Zen3 processors have significant performance improvements compared to the previous 7nm Ryzen 3000 series processors. For the upcoming processors, MSI has released the latest AGESA COMBO PI V2 1.1.0.0 for all X570 and B550 series motherboards (Link) to perfectly utilize the PCI E 4.0...
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Built for absolute performance, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel pushes the boundaries of mobile gaming with its revolutionary dual architecture.
Global tech innovator Lenovo has announced the availability of its much anticipated gaming flagship smartphone, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel, in the Philippines. The Legion Phone Duel features a unique Dual Technology Architecture that redefines...
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Content producers urged government to block illegal streaming websites to stop the damaging effects to legitimate local content producers and cybersecurity risks in downloading pirated videos.
In a virtual town hall discussion organized by Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) on “Digital Risks in the New Normal”, ADRi president, Prof Dindo Manhit said, “Formerly face to...
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Synology Inc. today introduced the next generation 6 bay DiskStation NAS, the DS1621+, designed for high performance data storage and management. A compact powerhouse, the DS1621+ enables content creators and businesses to store and protect large quantities of data effortlessly.
The new DS1621+ delivers:• 76% faster sequential write performance at up to 1.1 GB/s• 174% higher...
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This 2020, SAMSUNG launched its newest lineup of Galaxy A series, bringing an awesome smartphone experience to Gen Z. The Galaxy A71, A51, A31, A21s, and A11 are designed to suit the dynamic and awesome personalities of today’s youth.
1. The aspirational youth’s companion.
In a time where almost everything can be accessed digitally, a device that can keep up with...
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Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch of two Type C USB drives: the high performance DataTraveler 80 and value driven DataTraveler 70. Both drives help expand data storage in a portable form factor for devices with USB Type C ports.
More and more devices such as Android smart phones, tablets and PCs now only support...
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Ultra light 13.3 inch laptop with 16:10 display has all day battery life, feather light portability, and military grade durability; enables users to enjoy smarter living
Lenovo, the world’s leading PC and smart device manufacturer, today announced the launch of Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. This premium laptop is designed for always on the go business leaders, entrepreneurs and...
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Grundfos SmArt Serv app promises prompt support and reduced downtime for pumps and system repairs
Basic necessities and services must be within everyone’s reach, that is why the Philippines continues to push for digital transformation amid the pandemic. The digital shift is also encouraged for companies to stay resilient, innovative and to respond better to the needs of their...
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A First in the Philippine Esports Industry
A new milestone is set for the Philippine Esports industry as The AsiaGroup.com Inc. officially launches Kalaro. The first fully integrated and end to end gaming and social networking web app goes live today at 9 PM through Facebook and YouTube.
Kalaro is made by an original team of 4 Filipino tech experts and business leaders with...
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The new Galaxy Z Fold2 continues to build on Samsung’s best in class foldable innovations by combining the power of its larger Cover Screen, immersive Main Screen, and versatile camera system. The most premium Galaxy smartphone delivers a wide range of productivity and entertainment experiences that defy expectations. All these groundbreaking functionalities are made possible by one...
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XPG, a provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today announces that it has signed on to become the official ‘Peripherals Partner’ of the ESL Community Clash Valorant South East Asia 2020. In this capacity, XPG will be helping Valorant players across Southeast Asia realize their esports dreams.
“We are excited...
READ MORE...The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra are packed with meaningful innovations to help users maximize their day and power their lifestyle. While the Galaxy Note20 Series’ stunning display, seamless syncing with Microsoft services, and upgraded S Pen have already made headlines, there’s still more to discover about Samsung’s most powerful Note series yet. Check out these five...
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