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Globe deploys new solutions to cut service interruptions
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (338+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. is rolling out a new suite of network solutions that detect service outages quickly and redirect congested traffic elsewhere for continued access all the time. The first is the Automated Outage Response that…...
Power infrastructure not yet ready for data center boom
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (379+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Philippines still needs to strengthen its power infrastructure before it can establish itself as a major hub for data center investments, US-based construction engineering firm Black & Veatch said. While the Philippines has strong potential to attract investments,…...
The Philippines" digital growth needs trusted cloud
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (791+ words) The Philippines is fast becoming one of Southeast Asia's leading digital economies. But if cloud adoption and data-center growth outpace cyber resilience and digital trust, that progress will rest on fragile foundations. The country has done a great deal to…...
Group warns against blanket ban on social media
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (552+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A consumer advocacy group warned lawmakers that the proposed blanket ban on minors" access to social media could expose young users to greater online risks rather than protect them, urging lawmakers to pursue more targeted regulation instead. Citizen…...
Mr Beast 'arrives' in the Philippines with power of Honor 600 AI
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (199+ words) MANILA, Philippines" Leading global AI smart devices provider Honor Philippines just got a taste of global internet superstar Mr Beast"but with a futuristic twist. Honor 600 unveiled a groundbreaking technology, bringing to life the idea of Mr Beast visiting the…...
Converge tapped as official ISP for ASEAN Summit
1+ week, 4+ day ago (341+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Broadband giant Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will serve as the internet service provider (ISP) for the Philippine hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Converge CEO and co-founder Dennis Anthony Uy yesterday said his company…...
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vivo V60 Lite launches, now available for pre-order
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) MANILA, PHILIPPINES "Nonstop fun arrives in the Philippines as vivo launches the vivo V60 Lite, a stylish smartphone built for gamers and entertainment lovers. Starting at P14, 999, the vivo V60 Lite is now open for pre-order in vivo concept stores, kiosksand authorized dealers…...
AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island' takes Tik Tok by storm
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (496+ words) TOKYO, Japan'Millions of people have been gripped by the juicy twists of an AI-generated Tik Tok micro-series based on the television hit "Love Island" except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit. The exploits of the bizarre animated characters, including…...
Meta says testing subscription tier for Instagram
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (87+ words) The new tier is being tested in "a few countries worldwide," a spokesperson said, without providing further details. According to Tech Crunch, they include Japan, Mexico and the Philippines, with subscription prices hovering around $2 per month. Meta launched ad-free, paid…...