The AI boom is reshaping the semiconductor supply chain, and the Philippines is well placed to benefit. A new FedEx report says the country's assembly, packaging and testing base and skilled workforce position it to gain as companies diversify supply chains across Asia Pacific, which accounts for about 58 percent of global semiconductor industry revenue.
Curiosity can start a career in cybersecurity. On October 4, 2026, Day 1 of Packet Capture: Beneath the Network opened with talks on fundamentals, AI as a new attack surface, and women in cybersecurity. It is billed as the first-ever international Networking x Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag challenge, and is backed by CyberPH, Cisco NetConnect PUP, and partners.
TCL just marked its 45th anniversary with a museum. The TCL Industrial Museum has been inaugurated in Huizhou, on the site where TCL's journey began in 1981. Inside, more than 3,000 curated pieces across six exhibition halls span a 1920s Nipkow mechanical scanning disk, China's first television set, and the world's first mass-produced printed OLED 4K display.
Calling all Philippine esports teams: the Acer Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifiers are now open for VALORANT and League of Legends, with PHP 1 million in prizes up for grabs. Register until October 15, and the champions of each title will represent the Philippines at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 Grand Finals in Vietnam.
Garmin is taking golf performance tracking further with the new Approach S72.
The flagship golf smartwatch adds on-wrist swing metrics, biometric insights, green reading, putting analytics, aerial imagery, and a new driving range activity. Available in 43mm and 47mm sizes, it arrives October 22 for PHP52,990.
Baguio City is testing BIZ Checker, an AI-powered tool that helps business applicants find out whether their proposed establishment is allowed in a particular location under the city's zoning rules. Built by city staff through PLDT and Smart's AI-in-a-Box mentorship program, it also comes with Rolly Bot, a chatbot that draws on government documents and data to answer questions.
SQREEM Technologies has been appointed to the Singapore Government's Whole-of-Government Digital Consumption Analytics Services Framework, administered by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Participating government agencies will be able to access SQREEM's AI-powered behavioral intelligence and analytics to support research, communications and decision-making.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is joining Gran Turismo 7 this October, bringing Xiaomi Auto’s futuristic EV concept into the racing simulator alongside the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Gran Turismo 7 will also introduce its first dedicated EV Driving Experience, featuring challenges designed around the acceleration, braking, and handling characteristics of high-performance electric vehicles.
Designed for modern Filipino women, the CAMON Slim 5G combines a 6.39mm body, 6,000mAh battery, 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera, practical AI tools and IP-rated protection