Technology

Smart launches PHP99 Home WiFi SIM with 2GB non-expiring data

Have an open-line Home WiFi router or an old Smart or PLDT Home WiFi device with an inactive SIM? Smart’s new Home WiFi SIM 99 costs PHP99 and comes with 2GB of non-expiring data. It is 5G-ready and can also be used with Smart Home WiFi BIG DATA and UNLI promos.

HONOR Magic V6 adapts to work, play, and everyday life

The HONOR Magic V6 is being positioned as a foldable built for different parts of everyday life, from work and sports to travel, social events, and content creation. The device features a 6,660mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and a triple-camera system led by a 50MP main camera and 64MP telephoto camera.

Smart tests Ericsson on-demand roaming for faster overseas data

Smart Communications and Ericsson have completed a live pilot of Ericsson On-Demand’s Roaming Breakout service, which processes roaming data closer to where subscribers are located instead of routing traffic back to the Philippines. Tests in the US and the Philippines showed lower latency, smoother video calls and 4K streaming, and download speeds of up to five times faster in the demo environment.

Synology ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 expands hybrid backup and recovery

Synology is expanding its ActiveProtect platform for hybrid IT environments. ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 adds support for Amazon EC2, Azure VM, Proxmox VE, Nutanix AHV, and Google Workspace, while upcoming APM 2.1 features will bring AI-driven anomaly detection, malware scanning, and automatic fallback to clean backups.

Google WeatherNext 3 sets a new benchmark for AI weather forecasting

Google is upgrading its weather forecasting with WeatherNext 3. The new AI-powered model generates fresh forecasts every hour, reaches resolutions as fine as 5 kilometers, and is now powering weather experiences across Google Search, Gemini, Maps, the Maps Platform Weather API, and Earth Engine.

Beast of Reincarnation game review

While I expected to be slaying enemies and being challenged, that just wasn’t the case here. Hopefully Game Freak can use Beast of Reincarnation as a lesson to create a better game in the future, but this one is just a weekend play at best.

Relic: The Pocket Watch

The pocket watch has often been called the world’s first wearable technology. If you have one, consider yourself an owner of an important piece of technology history.

TP integrates AI literacy to STEP program

TP in the Philippines is adding AI literacy to its Skills Training to Employment Program. Through AI Ready ASEAN modules and sessions developed with CyberGuardiansPH, participants now receive training in artificial intelligence, digital responsibility, and emerging workplace technologies alongside employability and customer experience skills.

vivo X300 FE puts its ZEISS camera to the test

Can you tell which photo came from the vivo X300 FE? vivo puts its latest FE model beside the iPhone 17 in a real-world camera comparison covering color, texture, zoom, dynamic range, and portraits. The X300 FE is priced at PHP54,999 in the Philippines.