Technology

soundcore Rave 3S brings AI-powered karaoke to portable parties

No karaoke version? The soundcore Rave 3S can make one. Its AI Vocal Removal strips vocals from streamed songs to create backing tracks on the fly, while two wireless microphones, 200W output, beat-synced lighting, and up to 12 hours of battery life make it ready for parties almost anywhere.

Maya says financial inclusion must move from access to resilience

Opening a financial account is only the beginning. Maya says the next stage of financial inclusion should focus on whether people can actually save more, access responsible credit, grow a business, and better withstand financial emergencies, with data, AI, and better product design playing a larger role.

ANA builds cloud network hub with Equinix Fabric

All Nippon Airways has deployed Equinix Fabric to build a centralized cloud network hub supporting reservations, boarding, customer communications, and operational systems. ANA says the new architecture has reduced network provisioning time by about 80% and is designed to support a projected tenfold increase in global data volumes while targeting a 30% reduction in five-year total cost of ownership.

TCL launches NXTPAPER smartphones in the Philippines

TCL is bringing its display expertise from TVs to smartphones. The new Philippine lineup includes the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G, combining paper-like displays, AI productivity features, cameras, and long-battery-life options at prices starting from PHP9,495.

“King of Imaging” HUAWEI Pura 90s Series now available for pre-order

HUAWEI is putting imaging at the center of its latest flagship lineup. The new Pura 90s Series combines a 200MP telephoto camera on the Pro Max, AI-powered photo tools, 5G connectivity, fast charging, and cross-OS sharing with iOS devices, with prices starting at PHP 54,999.

YouTube Works Awards 2026 honors campaigns that turn attention into business results

The strongest campaigns on YouTube did more than attract views. They turned creator trust, cultural relevance, and smart media strategy into measurable business results. At the YouTube Works Awards Philippines 2026, GCash took the top prize for a campaign that lifted daily users, disbursements, search interest, and brand perception.

HONOR unveils new logo as it shifts toward an AI device ecosystem

HONOR is moving beyond smartphones. With a new logo and broader brand identity, the company is positioning AI phones, foldables, Agentic OS, AiMAGE, and connected devices as part of an open AI ecosystem designed around more seamless human-device interaction.

PLDT Home backs Filipino game developers at PGDX 2026

Filipino game developers took center stage at PGDX 2026. With PLDT Home supporting the event as its official broadband partner, local creators showcased how technology, cultural storytelling, and reliable connectivity are helping Philippine games reach wider audiences.

Globe launches GPlan Junior for parent-managed mobile connectivity

Globe is giving parents a more structured way to manage their children’s mobile connectivity. GPlan Junior combines calls, texts, data, selected unlimited apps, GlobeOne usage monitoring, and a GCash Jr. incentive in a postpaid line designed for dependents aged 7 to 20.