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'Wearable' sales to double in next few years: research

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 21 09:07 AM

Sales of "wearable" computing items -- from internet-linked watches to step-counting shoes -- will nearly double in the next few years, a market forecaster said on Wednesday. Read more »

These are the most searched phones on Google in 2017

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 01:54 AM

Google highlighted this year’s trending gadgets in the Philippines in its annual “Year in Search.” A mix of high-end and mid-range smart phones topped the list.   Read more »

Roque: China firm as 3rd telco player in PH a ‘political decision’

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 04:24 PM

MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday defended the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to invite a Chinese firm to become the third player in the Philippines’ telecommunications industry, saying it was a “political decision” meant to boost Manila’s ties with Asia’s largest economy. Read more »

Tech firm offers smart solution to power management

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 04:15 PM

A technology firm on Tuesday offered a solution for companies to cut power costs by monitoring their consumption better.   Read more »

Smart City serves up age-group volleyball tournament

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 06:44 PM

The competition is part of Smart Sports' mission to help develop the domestic grassroots programs. Read more »

Kostumer, nagpadala ng P5-k sa maling numero; inabot ng 5 buwan bago maibalik

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 10:16 PM

Idinaing ng isang kostumer ang matagal na pagbalik sa kaniyang pera na naipadala sa maling numero sa pamamagitan ng electronic money transfer.  Read more »

Always #feelingbored? Here are 5 things every tired millennial can relate to

Smart Communications
Posted at Nov 21 05:51 PM

Ever felt so empty you don’t know what to do? Like when you’re done with your homework, and no one’s home but you’re too tired to go out and classes and work are suspended for tomorrow because of a typhoon? Read more »

LG unveils 'smarter' machine for a more efficient wash

LG Electronics Philippines
Updated as of Nov 24 08:45 PM

Faithful to their eco-friendly mantra, LG Electronics is once again leading another revolutionary step towards energy efficiency through their high-performance washing machine, the Smart Inverter Top Load Washing Machine. Read more »

Apple pushes back release of HomePod speaker to 2018

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 20 08:20 AM

Apple said Friday it was delaying until early next year the release of its HomePod speaker set to compete with Amazon's Alexa-powered devices and Google Home as a smart home and music hub. Read more »

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus available in PH starting Nov. 17

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 11:17 PM

MANILA - Globe and Smart confirmed Thursday that they will start selling the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in their stores starting Friday, November 17. Read more »

LTE speed, coverage in PH improved: global report

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 06 05:58 PM

LTE wireless internet speed and coverage in the country improved last month compared to the same period last year, a global report said Monday.  Read more »

Marawi evacuees get fresh gov't IDs, access to SMS alerts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 06:02 PM

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Philippines on Tuesday began facilitating the issuance of government identification cards to displaced Marawi City residents, a crucial step in helping evacuees start afresh as they return home in the wake of the five-month conflict.  Read more »

How hackers can control 'smart ovens', home devices

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 27 02:06 AM

A security flaw in LG's smart home devices gave hackers a way to control the household appliances of millions of customers, including the ability to turn on ovens, a computer security firm revealed on Thursday. Read more »

Duterte says he asked Salalima to resign

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 09:31 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said he had asked Rodolfo Salalima to quit his post at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Read more »

'King of K-pop' Rain set for PH return

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 09:25 PM

Korean star Rain is coming back to Manila.  Read more »

Metro Manila needs 'smart lighting' to be a 'smart city': Philips

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 07:24 PM

Jagan Srinivasan of Philips Lighting says Metro Manila also needs to consider upgrading its lighting system which is over two decades old. Read more »

SC urged to order telcos to refund P7-B to subscribers

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 07:56 PM

Party-list group Bayan Muna, through its leaders Neri Colmenares and Carlos Isagani Zarate, urged the Supreme Court (SC) to order telecom firms to refund their subscribers at least P7-billion for alleged excessive short message service (SMS) charges. Read more »

Ask and you shall receive in world of voice shopping

Julie Charpentrat, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 01 02:40 PM

Ordering pizza from the sofa without lifting a finger has joined the list of modern-day conveniences thanks to a hot trend in voice-commanded smart speakers. Read more »

Kiddie show 'Batibot' now an educational app

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 07:00 PM

The mobile application version of the beloved TV show Batibot is now available for iOS users. Read more »

Smart warns of 'difficulties' with mobile internet service

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 11:13 AM

Smart Communications said Wednesday its customers might experience "some difficulties" in using mobile data. Read more »