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Samsung unveils new version of folding smartphone

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 05 11:54 PM

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled an upgraded version of its folding smartphone along with other devices aiming to jump-start sales of devices in a market hit hard by the global pandemic.   Read more »

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note20 series with 5G, 108MP camera for ‘life maximizers’

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 12:06 AM

MANILA (UPDATED) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra with 5G-capability, enhanced S-pen, and productivity tools as well as monster cameras that target “life maximizers.”  Read more »

Nokia flips back into profit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 31 09:01 PM

Finnish telecommunications equipment provider Nokia said Friday it had returned to profit in the second quarter and hiked its 2020 forecasts, despite a drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Operasyon ng kompanya sa Laguna sinuspinde sa dami ng COVID-19 cases

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 06:24 PM

MAYNILA - Ipinasara muna ng gobernador ng Laguna ang isang electronics manufacturing company sa Binan, Laguna sa dami ng mga empleyadong tinamaan ng COVID-19.  Read more »

Old phone to recycle? In France, just drop it in the mail

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 21 07:00 PM

Figuring out what to do with an old mobile phone just got easier in France, where people can now send them free in the mail to have them recycled or refurbished for sale by a charity group. Read more »

Samsung Electronics forecasts 23 percent jump in Q2 operating profit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 07 09:18 AM

Samsung Electronics forecast a 23-percent rise in second-quarter operating profit Tuesday thanks to strong demand for memory chips and displays, despite the coronavirus pandemic weighing on the global economy. Read more »

Electronics company nangangailangan ng 4,000 empleyado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 24 08:17 PM

Kung may mga kompanyang nagtatanggal ng mga manggagawa dahil sa epekto ng pandemyang COVID-19, may mga industriya namang inaasahang lalago pa rin, katulad ng isang electronics company na nangangailangan ngayon ng 4,000 empleyado. Read more »

Huawei opens Shanghai flagship store as US pressure grows

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 24 04:42 PM

Chinese telecom giant Huawei opened its second global flagship store in Shanghai on Wednesday, part of plans to strengthen its brand in its core Chinese consumer market as it faces headwinds overseas.   Read more »

Samsung, LG camera unit close South Korea plants due to virus

Reuters
Posted at Mar 02 08:16 AM

Samsung Electronics and LG Innotek have shut their factories in South Korea after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus, the companies said on Sunday.  Read more »

Tech firms skipping Barcelona mobile fair over virus fears

Emmanuelle Michel, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 11 10:45 AM

Amazon and Sony said Monday they will stay away from the world's biggest mobile tech fair in Barcelona, joining Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson and South Korean giant LG. Read more »

Do not disturb: How to take control of notifications

J.D. Biersdorfer, The New York Times
Posted at Feb 06 09:00 AM

Notifications on your phone and computer are great for keeping up to date with breaking news, weather and traffic updates. But those real-time alerts popping up can also drive you nuts with the frequent interruptions bombarding your screen — not to mention the battery burn on your device from all the activity. Read more »

Protection tips for your smartphone

Moneymax
Posted at Feb 05 11:56 AM

Smartphones are more than just mere devices for most people. Some treat them as investments, while for others the gadgets serve as 24/7 friends. Read more »

Ayala's IMI delays work resumption in some China plants due to coronavirus

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 30 09:18 AM

Integrated Micro-Electonics Inc said it was "developing contingency plans" to recover production backlogs. Read more »

Huawei's Matebook D feels like a MacBook, at half the price

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 04:12 PM

Unveiled in Manila on Wednesday, the 15-inch Matebook D is billed as a productivity machine (typing, graphic design) and a productivity killer (read: Netflix). Read more »

From exoskeletons to education at the Consumer Electronics Show

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 09 04:46 PM

Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin said Thursday his country has lifted restrictions on Japanese food imports imposed following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster due to lower risks of radioactive contamination. Read more »

Chinese firms push ahead at CES despite trade war

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 09 02:24 PM

Chinese makers of televisions, smartphones and much more were very much present at the premier Consumer Electronics Show here, undeterred by their country's trade war with the US. Read more »

Twitter to experiment with limiting replies in effort to combat online abuse

Reuters
Posted at Jan 09 09:49 AM

Social media firms are under pressure to address harassment on their sites, which often occurs in unsolicited replies targeting women and minorities, and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey has promised since 2018 to increase the "health" of public conversation. Read more »

'Sex tech' aims to rise above negative image

Julie Jammot, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 09 07:58 AM

Manufacturers aiming for respectability tend to save this argument for last -- sex toys are for pleasure. Read more »

Sony unveils electric car with autonomous driving technology

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 07 08:55 PM

Built to showcase the company's advanced automotive technologies, it also comes embedded with onboard AI technology and high-quality speakers for an immersive audio experience.   Read more »

Record tech spending expected in US, show organizers say

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 06 03:25 PM

Kicking off the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, organizers said they expect $422 billion in sales of some 300 kinds of consumer tech products and services in the US market, a gain of 4 percent from last year. Read more »