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PH Electric Vehicle Sector Charges Ahead, Ignites the EVolution as EV Adoption Gears Up

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) maintains its confidence that the country's electric vehicle (EV) sector would continue to gear up towards more sustainable, innovative, and transformative mobility for more Filipinos. During the pre-event press conference of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) held in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on August 27th, EVAP President Edmund Araga said he is expecting EV adoption in the country to further rise amid supportive government policies, consistent volatility in petrol costs, and the entry of more players. "It is high time to shift to EV. There are currently more choices when it comes to EV models and brands," he said. Actual sales of 4-wheeled EVs almost tripled in 2024 to 3,880 units from 1,028 units sold in 2023—a 277.5 percent spike, based on EV stakeholders’ submission compiled and released by the Department of Energy (DOE) and EVAP. Of the three categories of EVs, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)

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HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2025 Now Open for Entries

HUAWEI is once again calling on photographers and hobbyists to share their unique perspective for the HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2025, a yearly global mobile photography competition that celebrates life through images. Accepting submissions until September 15, 2025, the contest offers a platform for photographers from around the globe to take their talents into the international spotlight and inspire the world through their lens. Open to all HUAWEI smartphone users, the competition welcomes submissions across 8 creative categories, each designed to highlight diverse forms of visual storytelling. These include So Far So Close, Faces, Colour & Shade, Good Night, A Heartwarming World, Experimental Lab, Storyboard, and Action. Recognizing the World’s Finest Mobile Photography with XMAGE 100 For this year’s competition, three exceptional photographers will be crowned Grand Prize winners, each taking home $10,000. While 97 other talented participants will be awarded $1,500 each. Their work will

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Anniversary Plans ‘in Motion’ as Power Mac Center Marks 31st

Power Mac Center (PMC), established in 1994 at SM Megamall, is celebrating 31 years as the Philippines’ premier Apple partner. This year’s theme is “31 in Motion: Driven by movement, powered by technology,” aptly reflecting the company’s uninterrupted growth in retail presence across all regions, as well as the continued development of its official training and service arms, Basecamp and Mobile Care. Shaking up the celebration is a series of promotions and on-ground events for customers. In particular, the theme shines the spotlight on how Apple technology has been powering forward various sports and physical activities, empowering individuals to pursue and maintain active lifestyles. “Our chosen theme resonates with this era’s brand of doing active lifestyle—measured, connected, and unapologetically social. Everything is amplified by technology, and we’re going all-out for it! It’s our way of giving back to the communities we serve, allowing us to be the go-to hub for all things App

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Rise Higher: Samsung Celebrates Wellness with the Galaxy Manila Marathon

Samsung Philippines, building on its recent successful runs in key areas in the country, elevated its partnership with RUNRIO through the Galaxy Manila Marathon, a landmark celebration of health, wellness, and the vibrant spirit of Manila on August 10, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex. Drawing 19,000 runners, the event stands as one of the country’s largest and most anticipated fitness gatherings this year. Samsung continues to champion a lifestyle of movement and discovery, encouraging participants to rise higher in their fitness journeys while appreciating iconic local landmarks in Manila passing through the storied grounds of Rizal Park, the enduring walls of Intramuros, the sweeping views along Roxas Boulevard, and the cultural landmarks of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex.  Powered by the latest Galaxy Watch innovations, Samsung continues to inspire wellness journeys through its Galaxy Watch series. The newly launched Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8

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Kaspersky: Gaming Threats Seep Into APAC

New threat research from Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) team reveals that 11 million gaming account credentials were leaked in 2024. The findings presented during Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend in Da Nang, Vietnam, show that 5.7 million Steam accounts were compromised by infostealer malware in 2024. This notorious type of malware also led to leakage of 6.2 million accounts related to other global gaming platforms: Epic Games Store, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, and EA app. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence analyzed leaked Steam credentials associated with APAC countries, based on data from malware log files. Nearly 163,000 leaked credentials were associated with Thailand, followed by the Philippines with 93,000 compromised login-password pairs. Vietnam rounded out the top three with nearly 88,000. In contrast, the lowest numbers were observed for accounts associated with China, Sri Lanka, and Singapore, with approximately 19,000, 11,000, and 4,000 creden

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Innovations Unfolded: Discover the New Ultra Features of the Latest Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7

Samsung continues to push the boundaries of mobile innovation with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, delivering an ultra-premium experience in productivity, creativity, and design—now supercharged with Galaxy AI. Touted as Samsung’s most advanced smartphones to date, the latest foldables introduce groundbreaking features, including a more refined form factor, larger cover screens, and enhanced AI capabilities—many of which are firsts for the Galaxy Z series. Sleekest and Most Powerful Galaxy Foldable yet At just 215 grams, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is the lightest and thinnest Fold yet—measuring only 8.9 mm when folded and 4.2 mm when unfolded. That’s lighter than a standard 8 oz cup of coffee! Meanwhile, the new Galaxy Z Flip7 features a stunning 4.1-inch edge-to-edge FlexWindow, redefining both pocketability and productivity. With its 4,300mAh battery—the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip—users can enjoy up to 31 hours of video playback on a single charge. For the first

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HONOR 400 Pro 5G is Here! Snap Ultra Clear with 200MP AI Camera — Yours for ₱32,999

Global technology brand HONOR has officially launched the HONOR 400 Pro 5G in the Philippines for only ₱32,999. Designed for the pros, the HONOR 400 Pro 5G boasts a groundbreaking 200MP Ultra-clear AI Camera, versatile AI-powered editing features, and exceptional durability. “Ever since we launched the HONOR 400 Pro 5G, we kept on getting queries about the Pro version. HONOR fans asked for it, and we rise to the occasion! We are as proud to bring the HONOR 400 Pro 5G here in the Philippines as we are thrilled to partner with GMA Gala for two consecutive years. We hope our HONOR fans are happy about this launch,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. Addition to the exceptional AI photography experience and outstanding durability of the standard version, the HONOR 400 Pro includes a 50MP Telephoto Camera with a Sony IMX856 sensor, 3x optical zoom, and OIS, ensuring detailed zoom shots. It is equipped with the AI Enhanced Portrait feature that delivers ultra-high-defini

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Lenovo Philippines Unveils Powerful New Yoga and Legion Lineup at 2025 Media Launch

Lenovo Philippines officially unveiled today its latest lineup of premium laptops at an exclusive media launch, spotlighting its 2025 collection of Yoga and Legion devices designed to empower creators, professionals, and gamers alike. The newly launched models deliver cutting-edge performance, sleek design, and AI-powered experiences that redefine modern productivity and entertainment. The refreshed lineup showcases Lenovo’s commitment to delivering smarter technology for all—balancing performance, portability, and sustainability. YOGA SERIES: Style Meets Performance for the Modern Creative Lenovo’s latest Yoga lineup is crafted for users who demand powerful performance wrapped in ultra-sleek form factors. Whether you're creating content, multitasking on the go, or enjoying immersive media, these devices provide the flexibility and power you need. Highlights from the Yoga 2025 Series include: Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition 14ILL10A stylish productivity partner with Intel Core Ultra pr

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Acer Day 2025 Is Coming! Here’s How to Grab Your ‘Break A Limit’ Concert Passes

Get ready for the most exciting tech and youth event of the year! Acer Day 2025 will take place on August 9, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, featuring Acer ambassadors SB19, G22, Sarah Geronimo, along with Itchyworms, KMKZ, and Maki. The Acer Day stage will also debut Acerpure’s newest ambassadors, PBB Celebrity Collab housemates Klarisse De Guzman, Mika Salamanca, Shuvee Etrata, Esnyr Ranollo, Will Ashley, Brent Manalo, Ralph De Leon, and Charlie Fleming. You can get your tickets by Breaking A Limit, the Acer way! Break Into The Arena by purchasing any participating Acer products from the official Acer Online Store. Purchases made between July 18 and July 31, 2025, are eligible for the giveaway. Those who visited the #AcerChooseYourWay booth last May 31 to June 1, 2025, also have a chance to win tickets. Break Your Limits by posting a bold, 10–30 second vertical video with a powerful personal statement about a limit you’ve already broken or one you’re determined to break this y

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Kingston IronKey D500S is World’s First and Only TAA-Compliant, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Hardware-Encrypted Drive!

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces today its award-winning Kingston IronKey D500S hardware-encrypted USB flash drive has received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. Designed and assembled by Kingston in California, D500S is the world’s first and only FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated drive with a TAA-compliant and trusted supply chain. When the IronKey D500S was being designed in 2020, the business goal was to make it a best-in-class hardware-encrypted drive with XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and the newest NIST security standard, FIPS 140-3 Level 3. But, an additional goal was to also go beyond TAA-compliance, which only verifies the legally-declared Country Of Origin (COO). The D500S was designed to ensure that all its critical components and assembly processes fully meet TAA and CMMC compliance requirements. Critical drive components include the following: Secure

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