Globe introduces new ‘Switch’ app
All the hottest apps and mobile internet deals at the flick of a switch with the all-new Globe Switch app Globe Prepaid/TM customers get to try the best app deals,…
Tinder safe dating spam uses safety to scam users out of money
In recent weeks, we have noticed spam activity on Tinder claiming to promote safety in online dating in messages to users. This is used as a lure to funnel affiliate…
Securing Smart Cities’ First Year: The Supporting Community Grows Three-fold
During the past year Securing Smart Cities supporters and contributors have been successful in increasing awareness of the potential cybersecurity problems in smart cities. The initiative has published several documents…
Japan’s Softbank buys semiconductor ARM for $32 billion
Japanese company Softbank is looking to buy British chip giant ARM for a price worth $32.2 billion. If the deal is approved, it would be the first major tech transaction…
Microsoft unveils Microsoft Stream, a new video service aimed for businesses
Microsoft on July 18, unveiled Microsoft Stream, a new video service that will give businesses the ability to share videos both inside and outside their companies, while also having access…
Hope in 40 seconds: a fight to save lives
Every 40 seconds, a life is lost to suicide, making it the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds globally, according to the World Health Organization. To add, depression…
PLDT Group backs government push for creation of nationwide 911 emergency hotline
Leading telecommunications and digital services provider PLDT, together with subsidiaries Smart and ePLDT, is in full cooperation with the current administration in its plans to beef up the country’s nationwide…
Opera browser acquired by Chinese consortium for $600 million
The Opera internet browser has been sold to a Chinese consortium for $600 million (543 million euros), said its Norwegian developer on Monday (July 18, 2016). The group of companies,…
Twitter reveals the most used emojis around the world
In celebration of the World Emoji Day, Twitter on Sunday released a photo showing which emoji are most tweeted in different countries around the globe. According to the photo, the…
Line shares up 28% in Wall Street debut
Japanese messaging app Line experienced a very successful first day in the trading market as it opened with a 28-percent increase on Thursday. Considered as one of this year’s biggest…