Technology

EY GDS Philippines plans 2,000 new hires in next growth phase

EY Global Delivery Services Philippines is marking its 11th anniversary with plans to add approximately 2,000 professionals over the next two to three years. The organization currently employs more than 6,000 people across Manila and Cebu and expects growing demand in assurance, technology consulting, AI, data, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise platforms.

SM Tech & Play Month brings gaming, creators, and fandoms together

Gaming, PC building, content creation, collectibles, cosplay, and tech all came together during SM Supermalls’ Tech & Play Month. Held throughout August at participating malls nationwide, the campaign brought different communities together through tournaments, creator meetups, hobby activities, and hands-on tech discovery at Cyberzone.

Master your workflow with the OPPO AI Pen 

The OPPO AI Pen works with the OPPO Find N6 to turn hand-drawn notes into editable charts and add handwritten feedback directly to long documents. Its AI Chart and Global Annotation features reduce the time spent recreating whiteboard content, organizing feedback, and preparing files for sharing.

Maya earns WFIS recognition for integrated risk and compliance approach

Maya chief risk and compliance officer Julie Reyes has been named Governance, Risk and Compliance Advocate of the Year at the WFIS Philippines Awards 2026. The recognition highlights Maya’s One Maya Governance Framework, which aligns risk standards, controls, escalation paths, and oversight across its banking and payments businesses while keeping each regulated entity separately governed.

Following the success of HONOR 600 Series, something exciting is coming!

Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines has officially begun teasing something exciting following the success of the HONOR 600 Series, hinting at another device designed to keep up with the fast-paced lifestyles of today’s young professionals, creators, and digital-savvy users.

Samsung begins One UI 9 rollout to more Galaxy devices

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 9 to more Galaxy devices, starting September 16 with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra after its debut on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8. The update adds new Galaxy AI features for video, daily summaries, translation, scanning, voice recording, device care, security, and privacy.

HONOR Pad X9b Max launches in PH with 13-inch 2.5K display

The HONOR Pad X9b Max is coming to the Philippines on September 19. The new tablet combines a 13-inch 2.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 10,100mAh battery, and IMAX Enhanced support. Prices start at PHP19,999, while a keyboard bundle is available for PHP21,999.

Kaspersky flags phishing campaign impersonating Zoom and Docusign

Kaspersky has identified an ongoing phishing campaign impersonating Zoom and Docusign emails to steal login credentials, personal information, and credit-card details. More than 1,000 phishing emails linked to the campaign had been detected as of September 11, with attacks targeting corporate accounts across multiple regions.

BiDaKidney wins PH James Dyson Award for home dialysis machine

Two UP Diliman graduates have won the Philippine leg of the James Dyson Award 2026 with BiDaKidney, a semi-automated peritoneal dialysis machine designed for home use. The device automates key fluid-handling and monitoring steps, reducing manual work for patients and caregivers while using standard peritoneal dialysis supplies.