The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is expanding the use of generative AI across its campus, training more than 2,000 faculty members to use Google’s Gemini tools in teaching and learning. The rollout of Gemini for Education spans UST’s 22 degree-granting academic units and supports a student population of around 46,000, as the university looks…
PLDT Enterprise, China Bank Savings (CBS), and Samsung Electronics Philippines are working together to digitize CBS’ field-based lending operations for Department of Education (DepEd) teachers and non-teaching employees. The initiative combines CBS’ APD Smart App, Smart connectivity, and Samsung mobile devices to let authorized lending personnel facilitate Automatic Payroll Deduction (APD) loan applications while working…
One Foldable, Many Everyday Jobs The HONOR Magic V6 Philippines story is less about owning a flashy foldable and more about how one device can move between work, travel, entertainment, social media, and content creation without constantly asking the user to compromise. HONOR positions the Magic V6 as a slim premium foldable designed around the…
Racing Master will bring eight of its top mobile racing players to Seoul on September 19 for the finals of the Racing Master Hyundai N Cup, a global esports tournament held with Hyundai Motor Company. The offline finals will take place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) as part of the esports program for Game Esports…
LG Philippines expects sales of its PuriCare Dehumidifier lineup to increase fivefold during the monsoon season, as prolonged rain pushes more Filipino households to manage excess moisture indoors. The company says the demand reflects a growing interest in keeping homes comfortable when damp clothes, humid rooms, and slower drying times become more common during rainy…
HUAWEI has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI MatePad Air in the Philippines, positioning its latest tablet as a portable productivity device with a 12-inch OLED display, PC-level WPS Office tools, and AI-powered features. Available for pre-order from September 11 to 17, the MatePad Air starts at ₱59,999, down from its ₱64,999 regular price. Buyers can…
Marvel has started the countdown to Avengers: Doomsday with a new video podcast that revisits key films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The “Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast” is now streaming on Disney+ Philippines, with its first three episodes available ahead of the film’s December 16, 2026 theatrical release. The series brings together…
LG Electronics is showcasing seven new appliances at IFA 2026, highlighting how artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, flexible designs, and space-saving features are being applied to everyday home routines. The lineup spans refrigerators, laundry appliances, dishwashers, kitchen ventilation, and LG’s first hair dryer. While the products target different parts of the home, LG’s approach centers on…
Max Verstappen is taking on an unusual grid at Silverstone: 100 drivers at once in “Max vs 100,” a new live motorsport event coming to Disney+ Philippines at 12:00 a.m. on September 17. Created by Disney+ and Red Bull, the event will see the four-time Formula 1 World Champion attempt to fight through a field…
Maya wallet cardholders can now add their physical and virtual Visa cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay, expanding the mobile payment options available to Maya customers in the Philippines. The rollout covers all Maya Visa wallet cards, alongside the platform’s existing Google Pay support for Maya Visa credit cards. Maya previously enabled Google…
