Whether you’re taking an important business call while navigating Metro Manila traffic or catching up with loved ones from a busy restaurant, background noise can easily get in the way of a good conversation. Smart Communications, through its premium postpaid brand Smart Infinity, aims to change that with PureVoice. It’s an AI-powered feature that filters out ambient noise during regular voice calls, helping members enjoy clearer conversations wherever they are.
Billease Deals opens to web users with 0% seller fees, buy-now-pay-later shopping
Selling stuff online in the Philippines usually means handing over a hefty chunk of your revenue to the platform. Between commissions, payment processing fees, and the need to buy ads just to stay visible, brands can lose up to 20% of every sale. Billease is looking to break that costly cycle with Billease Deals, a marketplace that’s now stepping out of its dedicated app and onto the open web.
Anker SOLIX arrives in PH to fight soaring power bills, El Niño
Anker is officially bringing its clean energy division, Anker SOLIX, to the Philippines through a strategic partnership between distributor NAVCO and solar engineering firm GoSolar.
NTC proposes tighter rules for secondhand, refurbished phones
Buying a used phone in the Philippines can sometimes feel like buying a secondhand car without getting to look under the hood. You check the screen. You test the cameras. You peek at the battery health. Maybe you punch in the IMEI number and ask the seller, “Boss, sure ka bang wala itong problema?” (“Boss, are you sure this doesn’t have any issues?”)
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup; Xiaomi gets it first
Qualcomm unveiled its next generation of smartphone silicon at its annual Snapdragon Summit. Moving to an ultra-efficient 2nm process, the company is splitting its latest flagship platform into two distinct tiers: the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.
Reddit dodges PH block with temporary lifeline, but Discord now banned
The Philippines’ cybercrime agency is walking back its threat to restrict two major social platforms — at least for one of them.
Globe AT HOME’s upgraded GFiber lineup brings Wi-Fi 7, AI-powered modems, more perks
For Filipino households, “good internet” can mean different things. It might be enough bandwidth for a work-from-home setup, a Netflix session in the living room, a gaming marathon, or simply a house full of phones, laptops, and smart devices fighting for Wi-Fi.
Mastercard Wallet Pay aims to turn GCash, other e-wallets into global passports
For millions of Filipinos, paying via e-wallet is a daily reflex, but using that same digital balance seamlessly outside the country has historically been a fragmented experience. Mastercard is aiming to solve this backend plumbing issue with the launch of Mastercard Wallet Pay, a global portfolio of solutions designed to foster interoperability and innovation for digital wallets across contactless (NFC) payments, QR codes, and online transactions.
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View PostAnker’s big rebrand: One name for charging, audio, AI, and the smart home
For nearly 15 years, Anker Innovations has built its technology empire through a collection of specialized brands: Soundcore for earbuds and headphones, Eufy for robot vacuums and security cameras, Solix for home energy, and EufyMake for creative tools. Now, it’s pulling them all under one roof.
Nvidia puts $3.5 billion into MediaTek as custom AI chip race heats up
Nvidia‘s latest major AI bet isn’t another monstrous graphics processing unit. Instead, the company announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is pouring $3.5 billion (around ₱218.6 billion) into Taiwanese chip designer MediaTek through convertible bonds. The move signals a major expansion of a partnership that already stretches across PCs, automotive software, and data centers, giving Nvidia a fresh pathway to extend its dominance beyond the silicon it designs in-house.
Fintech firm Salmon nets long-term NBA PH partnership
The NBA has a new official partner in the Philippines, and it’s not a traditional sports brand or a telecommunications giant. It’s Salmon Philippines. You know, that local financial technology company focused on digital banking and consumer lending through a mobile app.
Qualcomm’s Sept 22 launch teaser hints at 2-chip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup
Qualcomm is making its next flagship smartphone chip reveal a little less mysterious — but only a little. The company has teased “Dual 8 Elites” ahead of Snapdragon Summit 2026, confirming that two new high-end Snapdragon chipsets are coming on Sept. 22.
Home Credit PH bags bronze for location-based marketing at Marketing Excellence Awards
Home Credit Philippines took home the Bronze Award for Excellence in Location-Based Marketing at the Marketing Excellence Awards Philippines, held on Aug. 7 at the Grand Hyatt BGC. Through the Sales Associates (SA) Digital Campaign, accessible financial solutions were brought closer to customers nationwide by equipping frontliners of the company to drive hyper-local digital engagement, generating 126% revenue growth.
Digital Walker turns 20 with 4-day celebration at Glorietta
Digital Walker is turning 20, and it’s marking the milestone with a four-day celebration that looks as much toward the future as it does back at the past.
Globe GPlan Junior is a ₱499 postpaid add-on for your kid’s smartphone
Getting your kid their first smartphone is a modern parenting milestone — and a potential logistical nightmare. Between making sure they don’t rack up exorbitant charges and ensuring they actually have data when they need to text you after school, managing a child’s mobile line can be a hassle.
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View PostSnapdragon Summit 2026 dates confirmed; Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series expected
Qualcomm is heading back to Hawaii. The chipmaker has officially set the dates for its annual Snapdragon Summit: Sept. 22 to 24 in Maui. And while the tropical backdrop is a tradition, the silicon expected to take center stage — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro — represents a significant leap forward for the Android ecosystem.
BPI makes InstaPay, PESONet transfers free forever
Many Philippine digital banking users are familiar with the modest ₱15–₱25 fee on some InstaPay transfers. While small, that charge has prompted customers to explore more convenient and cost‑effective ways to move money.
27-year reign ends: SK Hynix overtakes Samsung as South Korea’s most valuable company
For 27 years, South Korea’s corporate hierarchy was set in stone: Samsung Electronics ruled at the top, and everyone else fought for second place. On June 22, that order finally cracked.