Google’s purchase of Fitbit for $2.1 billion is complete
Fitbit CEO, President & Co-Founder James Park made public that Fitbit is now officially part of Google. In an email advisory, Park said the development was an incredibly exciting moment…
Facebook to launch a new ‘hug’ emoji to show people you care
Facebook will be adding a new ‘hug’ emoji intended for users to show their support to to friends and family during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This will be the seventh…
Mayor Vico Sotto uses disinfectant drones in Pasig
Mayor Vico Sotto has been one of the politicians that most netizens have had a positive reaction to when it comes to his efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19.…
Maine Mendoza launches ‘DoNation’ GCASH fund drive for COVID-19 efforts
The government’s response to the coronavirus has been difficult for some sectors of Philippine society, particularly those who are unable to meet their daily needs without the capacity to travel…
“Survival” is Huawei’s priority, says Huawei’s chairman
In a message to all of its employees, Huawei’s rotating chairman Eric Xu said that “survival” is the company’s priority after 2019 sales projection fell short than initially thought. Huawei…
Google Philippines appoints Bernadette Nacario as new country manager
Google Philippines has appointed Bernadette Nacario as the new Country Manager for the Philippines. Nacario will manage the Philippine headquarter’s day-to-day operations and work with the sales leadership team “in…
Facebook launches its own Facebook Pay payment service
Nowadays, most tech companies are launching their own micro-transaction services. Not to be left behind, Facebook has launched Facebook Pay, its own micro-transaction service that allow users to send and…
Facebook restricts the use of sexually suggestive emojis
Emojis are an integral part of communication in the digital age. With the rise of emojis, sexually suggestive emojis became commonplace as replacements for sexual slang terms. However, Facebook is…
Google officially acquires Fitbit
The rumors have come true. Google is officially acquiring Fitbit, the popular maker of fitness bands and smartwatches. In a blog post, Google announced that it is acquiring Fitbit. The…
Robots set to assist event goers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Toyota Motor Corporation’s Human Support Robot (HSR) and Delivery Support Robot (DSR) are set to have an appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as they will help event goers, especially…