Month: November 2026

Industry Verticals News

Fiuu highlights smarter fraud monitoring for 11.11 and holiday sales

As Philippine retailers prepare for the 11.11 and 12.12 shopping events and the Christmas rush, payment security is becoming increasingly important as businesses handle higher transaction volumes and changing customer purchasing patterns. Digital payments accounted for 64.7% of retail payment transactions by volume in 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). With digital […]

Industry Verticals News

Kris Aquino takes over Shopee Live for special 11.11 shopping showcase

Kris Aquino is set to headline Shopee’s 11.11 shopping celebration through a special two-day livestream on November 10–11, 2026, featuring exclusive product deals, celebrity appearances, and holiday shopping recommendations. The Kris Aquino Live Showcase begins at 12 noon on November 10, bringing the Queen of All Media back to audiences through Shopee Live with product […]

News

TELUS study: 55% of Filipino workers say mental health affects productivity

Photo credit: Mikhail Nilov / Pexels (Stock photo for illustration) More than half of Filipino workers say mental health challenges negatively affect their productivity, highlighting the growing impact of workplace stress, exhaustion, and financial pressures on business performance, according to the latest TELUS Mental Health Index. The study by TELUS Health found that 55% of […]

Hardware Peripherals

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 5 MAX launches in Philippines with 80-hour battery life

HUAWEI has launched the FreeBuds SE 5 MAX in the Philippines, introducing wireless earbuds with up to 80 hours of total playback, 52dB Active Adaptive AI Noise Cancellation, and Hi-Res audio support at a promotional price starting at ₱1,999. Designed for commuters, professionals, and everyday users, the new earbuds combine extended battery life, adaptive noise […]

Emerging Technologies News

Epson launches AX6 collaborative robot for cleanroom automation in Southeast Asia

Epson has introduced its AX6 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) in Southeast Asia, targeting growing automation demands in pharmaceutical, logistics, automotive, and electronics manufacturing industries. Designed for cleanrooms and space-constrained production facilities, the AX6 combines a compact design, flexible installation, energy-efficient operation, and advanced safety features to support human-robot collaboration. The launch comes as Southeast Asia’s Industrial […]

Enterprise Technology Industry Verticals News

Smart integrates National ID verification into SIM registration

Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to integrate the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) into its SIM registration process, enabling faster and more secure identity verification for Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers. In the photo (from left): Lloyd R. Manaloto, officer-in-charge of Smart; Menardo G. Jimenez Jr., chief operating officer […]

Smart Home

LG, Meralco showcase smart home technologies for energy-efficient living

LG Electronics Philippines and Manila Electric Company (Meralco) have demonstrated how connected home technologies and intelligent energy solutions can work together to improve convenience and promote energy-efficient living. The demonstration took place at the Meralco Smart Home, an interactive facility housed at Power Tech within the Meralco compound in Pasig City. The event brought together […]

Industry Verticals News

ShopeeVIP+ adds YouTube Premium Lite to subscription benefits

Shopee is expanding its ShopeeVIP+ subscription service in the Philippines by adding YouTube Premium Lite, giving subscribers access to both YouTube Premium Lite and Netflix at no additional cost beyond their existing membership fee starting November 11, 2026. The new benefit will also be available to ShopeeVIP+ subscribers in Indonesia and Thailand, further expanding the […]

Enterprise Technology News

Couchbase targets enterprise AI adoption with unified data platform

Couchbase is strengthening its enterprise AI capabilities with an expanded AI Data Plane designed to help organizations move artificial intelligence (AI) agents from pilot projects to production while addressing data fragmentation, security, performance, and operational costs. In an exclusive interview with AI Times, Michael Cronin, Vice President for Asia-Pacific, Japan, and India at Couchbase, identified […]

Mobile Devices Mobile Tech

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series brings creative and productivity tools to professionals

Samsung is positioning its Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ as versatile productivity devices for creative professionals, content creators, and users who need powerful tools for work and personal projects. The Galaxy Tab S12 Series combines high-performance hardware, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, and an in-box S Pen to support activities ranging from digital […]

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