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Maya Black wins at 61st Anvil Awards
Globe Telecom seals agreement with Starlink to launch first SEAsia direct‑to‑cell satellite service
Sonara survey: 77% of workers say AI helps them do their jobs better
IBM announces global request for proposals for next cohort of IBM Impact Accelerator
Armor convenes ASEAN leaders as Singapore unveils world’s first agentic AI governance framework
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- COMPUTERS
GIGABYTE deepens collaboration with AMD to accelerate on-device AI for gaming, creation, and PC builds
Acer debuts its first Chromebooks for students powered by MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor
HP reinforces commitment to hybrid work by expanding its portfolio of future-proof innovations
Lenovo expands AI PC portfolio with Intel
Epson streamlines banking operations with printing solutions
- All-in-One
- Laptops
GIGABYTE deepens collaboration with AMD to accelerate on-device AI for gaming, creation, and PC builds
Acer debuts its first Chromebooks for students powered by MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor
Lenovo expands AI PC portfolio with Intel
Acer introduces Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors
HP Philippines launches AI-powered workstations for creative workloads
- Printers
- Speakers
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- TECH AT HOME
Find your perfect Valentine pair with Samsung TVs and sound devices
Sony Electronics Inc. launches latest direct-view LED (dvLED) displays
Sony Electronics evolves large display lineup with BRAVIA Professional Displays BZ-P Series
TCL’s FreshIN 3.0, VoxIN, and BreezeIN+ air conditioners showcased
Samsung brings elevated experiences closer with deals on Vision AI TVs and sound devices
- BUSINESS
Sonara survey: 77% of workers say AI helps them do their jobs better
Filipino consumers want brands to prioritize clarity, transparency over speed
Real-time intelligence and fraud detection launched by Radenta and Vantiq
96% of organizations plan to increase AI investments in next 12 months
Jobstreet by SEEK presents ‘In-demand Jobs Wrapped’ for quick look at roles dominating employer searches
- Biz Solutions
Real-time intelligence and fraud detection launched by Radenta and Vantiq
Radenta offers 30-day free Microsoft 365 Business Premium trial
Epson launches WorkForce Enterprise AM-M5500, redefining high-speed and high-volume printing
Schneider Electric introduces Galaxy VXL
Altos Computing launches upgraded server
- Industry Profiles
Deal with people, processes and tech to create effective cybersecurity – Kaspersky
Consider trusted cloud service providers to manage online footprint – Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
Invest in right hardware, software, services to effect changes in businesses, prevent challenges – Lenovo Phl
Learn from best practices to back organizations in the new normal – Amdocs
Microsoft highlighted in Thakral One’s PH success
- White Papers
Sonara survey: 77% of workers say AI helps them do their jobs better
Filipino consumers want brands to prioritize clarity, transparency over speed
96% of organizations plan to increase AI investments in next 12 months
Jobstreet by SEEK presents ‘In-demand Jobs Wrapped’ for quick look at roles dominating employer searches
Shoppers turn to AI for help during their buying journeys
- MOTORING
Green GSM adopts integrated safety approach through its Secure-to-Safe (S2S) system
VinFast revises battery subscription policy in PH
GAC establishes own wholly-owned and self-operated subsidiary in PH
New Toyota dealership under development in Antipolo, Rizal
Honda announces highest retail sales record in its PH history
- GAMING
METABORA GAMES partners with NEOSTELLAGAMES to launch global title, ‘Magic Squad’
GIGABYTE deepens collaboration with AMD to accelerate on-device AI for gaming, creation, and PC builds
Candy Crush launches Crushable
Myth Avenue Gaming, Fancy United secure the 2026 Predator Shield
How Casino Platform Reliability Became a Brand Feature
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Effective January 1, 2026, Richard Wormald (Rich), currently Division President, Australasia, will succeed Ari Sarker as President, Asia Pacific.
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