Technology

The industry is catching up to the Fold; Samsung is 8 generations ahead

As Apple is strongly rumored to be preparing to enter the foldable market, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Series shows what years of working on the form factor can deliver. Having pioneered the modern foldable category, Samsung has refined the idea generation after generation, gradually turning the fold from a novelty into something people can actually see themselves using every day. 

Is Our Style Still Our Own?

Perhaps personal style in the algorithmic age isn't about rejecting trends, deleting TikTok, or pretending our feeds don't influence us. It is about making the final choice consciously: scrolling past what does not feel like you, wearing something after the internet has declared it outdated, repeating an outfit even when another aesthetic is trending, or following creators who expand your taste instead of simply confirming it.

Can AI steal fashion jobs?

AI is unlikely to walk into a fashion studio and replace every designer, photographer, model, writer, buyer, or creative director overnight. Fashion has always been about taste. Not simply knowing what looks good, but knowing why it works

2GO relocates corporate headquarters to FourE-Com Center

The move to the MOA Complex in Pasay City is designed to support collaboration, employee experience, operational requirements, and the company’s next phase of growth. 2GO Group Inc. has officially...

PPMI, Alipay+ connect QR Ph merchants to global consumers

QR Ph is expanding beyond domestic payments. A new connection between PPMI and Alipay+ allows international consumers to use participating home e-wallets and banking apps at QR Ph merchants in the Philippines. For Filipino businesses, particularly MSMEs, the integration opens another way to accept payments from international travelers without replacing their existing QR Ph codes.

POCO launches F9 Series with flagship gaming upgrades

POCO is pushing its F Series further into flagship territory. The new POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro bring dual-chip performance, up to 185FPS gaming, 185Hz AMOLED displays, Sound by Bose tuning, large batteries, and 200MP imaging. The F9 Ultra also adds a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, up to 1TB of storage, and a 5x periscope telephoto camera.

Maya uses National ID eVerify and AI to simplify digital onboarding

Maya has integrated the Philippine Statistics Authority’s National ID eVerify service into its digital onboarding process, allowing eligible customers to verify their identities without uploading a physical ID. The fintech is also using agentic AI and automation in KYC workflows, reporting an 84% improvement in consumer onboarding turnaround time.

REDMI Note 17 Series puts long-term reliability at the center

Xiaomi is positioning the upcoming REDMI Note 17 Series around long-term reliability through its “Built for Years” philosophy. The series is designed around a six-year commitment covering battery longevity, security patch updates, and sustained smoothness, alongside TÜV SÜD certifications for battery performance, drop resistance, and water resistance.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE adds smarter AI and upgraded camera tools

Samsung is bringing more of its flagship Galaxy experience to the FE line with the new Galaxy S26 FE. The phone launches with One UI 9 and adds features such as My FanCam, Photo Assist, Gemini Omni, an updated Now Brief, and expanded Circle to Search. It also packs a 50MP main camera, 3x optical zoom, a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging.