Technology

MERCURY RESEARCH FINDS WIDENING CYBERSECURITY GAP IN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

Mercury Security’s 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report found that 32% of respondents say cybersecurity features are missing from their current controller systems, up from 21% in 2025. Interoperability, cloud connectivity, mobile credentials, and AI are also increasingly shaping controller purchasing and infrastructure decisions.

VERTIV COOLCHIP CDU 2300 QUALIFIES AS NVIDIA DSX READY FOR AI FACTORIES

Vertiv’s 2.3MW CoolChip CDU 2300 has qualified as NVIDIA DSX Ready for AI factory infrastructure. The liquid-to-liquid coolant distribution unit supports direct-to-chip and rear-door heat exchanger applications and is designed for edge, colocation, and hyperscale AI deployments.

MAYA LINKS FINANCIAL HEALTH TO IT-BPM WORKFORCE COMPETITIVENESS

Maya is calling on IT-BPM employers to make workers’ financial health part of their competitiveness agenda by linking digital payroll with savings and responsible credit. The company is working with IBPAP and BPO firms to modernize payroll, disbursement, and reimbursement while giving employees access to financial tools through the Maya app.

WHEN CRITICAL THINKING BECOMES CYBERSECURITY

A student who learns to read closely, question a claim, compare information, recognize emotional manipulation, and verify something independently is gaining more than a good exam score. Those habits can make it harder for an attacker to turn familiarity, authority, fear, or urgency into a successful scam.

AI INFLUENCERS ARE MULTIPLYING. SHOULD WE BE ALARMED?

The goal is not to distrust everyone we meet online. It is to understand the difference between an identity that is deliberately fictional and one that is deliberately pretending to be real.

HIMEL SHOWCASES X SERIES DRIVES FOR BUILDING AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL

Himel presented its new X Series variable speed drives and wider electrical portfolio at MARVEX 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The HAVXP Series is designed for HVAC systems, fans, and pumps, while the HAVXH Series targets general industrial machinery, with both families supporting motor control, protection, monitoring, and system integration.

HONOR 600S LAUNCHES IN PH WITH 8,100MAH BATTERY AND AI FEATURES

HONOR Philippines has officially launched the HONOR 600S, featuring an 8,100mAh battery, 45W HONOR SuperCharge, IP68/IP69/IP69K protection, a 50MP main camera, Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, a 120Hz display, and AI-powered features including AI Image to Video 2.0. The phone starts at PHP18,999, with the 8GB + 256GB variant priced at PHP19,999.

CONVENIENCE COMES WITH A COST: HOW OUR DAILY DIGITAL HABITS ARE QUIETLY OPENING DOORS FOR SCAMMERS

In a digital world designed for speed, staying secure sometimes means slowing down long enough to notice when something doesn’t feel right. By developing simple habits such as reviewing permissions, accepting useful security pauses, and treating unexpected or urgent requests with healthy skepticism, we can enjoy the convenience of modern technology without giving up control of our security.

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES GALAXY TAB S12 SERIES 

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab S12 Series, composed of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+. The new tablets combine MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processors, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, Galaxy AI, bundled S Pens, up to 23 hours of battery life, IP68 protection, and productivity apps including Adobe Photoshop, Notability, Goodnotes, LumaFusion, and Notion.