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.
Which Philippine banks and e-wallets are dropping transfer fees (and which aren’t)
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.
Unreal Engine-powered fairways: Prime Golf opens high-tech sanctuary in Ortigas
The intersection of local nightlife and tech just got a lot more interesting — and a lot more virtual.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite announced for next-gen XR headsets
Qualcomm has announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite, its newest flagship silicon for the extended reality space. Arriving as the direct successor to 2024’s XR2 Plus Gen 2, which powers the Samsung Galaxy XR, this processor is designed to take standalone headsets and smart glasses to the next level.
Qualcomm Snapdragon C introduced as Apple rival, with Acer Aspire Go 15 as first budget contender
If the recent wave of premium ARM-based laptops left you wondering when the budget market would get its turn, Qualcomm just delivered. Enter the Qualcomm Snapdragon C, an entry-tier platform designed specifically to power Windows machines starting at a highly accessible $300 (roughly ₱18,516) price point.
Globe announces Starlink satellite promos starting at ₱99
Globe Telecom is about to make the Philippines the first country in Southeast Asia to roll out Starlink’s direct‑to‑cell satellite service, and what’s drawing the most attention is the prepaid promos: ₱99 (roughly $1.61) for 30 days and ₱299 ($4.85) for 90 days.
Top 5 smartphone vendors in Southeast Asia, ranked by Q1 2026 performance
Budget phones aren’t what they used to be. If you feel like entry‑level devices are getting aggressively pricier, you’re not imagining things.
John Ternus to replace Tim Cook: What the MacBook Neo tells us about Apple’s future
View PostPH dominates HONOR Southeast Asia Summit 2026 with 24 awards
If you’ve been paying attention to the local smartphone market, you know HONOR has been aggressively carving out its own space since its market re-entry. Now, the brand has the actual hardware to prove it.