Author: Dawn Solano

Logistics technology firm GoComet has unveiled artificial intelligence systems capable of tracking and interpreting real-time geopolitical, port, and weather data to help enterprises anticipate disruptions and make faster decisions across their supply chains. Introduced during the company’s Horizon Manila 2026 forum at the Sheraton Manila Bay on January 22, 2026, the new AI Centre consolidates multiple intelligent systems that continuously observe global operations and provide actionable insights for planning, execution, and risk management. “The impact is a better cash flow cycle. from an insurance perspective, from a lead time perspective. You can reroute your supply, your logistics as well as…

Apple has chosen Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence technology as the basis for the next generation of its Apple Foundation Models as it moves to enhance Siri and other Apple Intelligence features. In a joint statement published last January 12, Apple and Google said they have entered a multi-year collaboration under which Apple’s future AI models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology.  Apple said it selected Google after an extensive evaluation process, concluding that Google’s AI technology provides the “most capable foundation” for its next-generation models. The company added that the collaboration would unlock new experiences for…

realme is set to return under Oppo as a sub-brand, as parent company BBK Electronics moves to consolidate its smartphone businesses and trim operating costs across its brands.Reports from Reuters and technology site Soyacincau said the restructuring will place realme under Oppo’s management while allowing it to keep its own branding and product lines. The move comes amid a global slowdown in smartphone sales and intensifying competition among mid-range manufacturers.BBK, one of China’s largest consumer electronics firms, also owns Vivo and OnePlus, both of which target different segments of the global market.realme has built a strong presence in Southeast Asia…

Global chipmaker NVIDIA has unveiled Vera Rubin, its newest artificial intelligence (AI) computing platform that marks the company’s next major step in building full-scale AI systems beyond traditional hardware.The platform, unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 and shared on NVIDIA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, succeeds the Blackwell architecture. Unlike traditional GPU-focused upgrades, Vera Rubin is a rack-scale system in which six interconnected chips operate as one, enabling faster, more efficient training and deployment of large-scale AI models.The system integrates the Rubin GPU, Vera CPU, BlueField data-processing units, and Spectrum networking switches, all linked via NVIDIA’s latest NVLink and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become a key engine of business growth across Asia-Pacific this year, as companies move from experiments to large-scale, revenue-generating applications, according to IBM’s latest regional outlook. In its APAC AI Outlook 2026: Transferable Value Across Industries, IBM said enterprises are entering what it calls AI’s “breakout moment,” marked by a shift from cost-cutting to innovation and measurable returns. The report drew insights from executives at 14 top-performing organizations in the region, including the Philippines’ EastWest Bank and Meralco PowerGen. IBM found that 64% of AI investments are now channeled toward core business functions, where…

Global Internet traffic grew by 19 percent in 2025, but the expansion was accompanied by intensifying cyber threats, a surge in automated activity, and an increase in government-driven Internet disruptions, according to connectivity cloud firm Cloudflare. In its annual Year in Review report, Cloudflare said the past year marked a turning point for the Internet as growing dependence on digital services collided with escalating cyber warfare and rapid advances in artificial intelligence. The company recorded more than 25 record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in 2025, reflecting what it described as a sharp rise in both the scale and sophistication of…

Despite years of cybersecurity reminders, users continue to rely on predictable and easily cracked passwords, according to new research by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Analyzing major data breaches from 2023 to 2025, Kaspersky found that many users still include personal details such as names, dates, or short number sequences in their passwords. The study revealed that 10 percent of leaked passwords contained date-like numbers, while “12345” remained the most common combination. Other frequent inclusions were the word “love,” users’ own names, and even country names. More alarming, the report showed that 54 percent of passwords leaked in 2025 had already…

Artificial intelligence is gaining ground among Filipino marketers, but its use has yet to become fully embedded in everyday campaign work, with many teams still relying heavily on manual processes. In an email interview with PhilSTAR Tech, DoubleVerify Philippines senior business director Tinee Cruz said awareness and experimentation with AI tools are increasing in the local market, but overall adoption remains in the early-to-mid stages compared with other Southeast Asian countries. “Many teams are exploring AI-powered tools for audience targeting and creative optimization, but manual processes still dominate day-to-day campaign work, ” Cruz wrote. This reliance on manual optimization carries…

Fitness+, Apple’s subscription-based workout service, is scheduled to launch in the Philippines on December 15 as part of the company’s widest expansion to date, giving users in 49 countries and regions access to 12 workout types. The service offers 12 workout categories with sessions ranging from five to 45 minutes, covering Strength, Yoga, HIIT, Pilates, Dance, Cycling, Kickboxing, Core, Treadmill, Rowing, Mindful Cooldown, and Meditation, all accessible on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Apple said users may pair their workouts with an Apple Watch or AirPods Pro 3 to view personal metrics onscreen, including heart rate, calories burned, Activity…

Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated Filipinos’ online curiosity this year, with Google’s Gemini AI emerging as the country’s most searched term in 2025. In its annual Year in Search report, Google said the result reflects how Filipinos are increasingly relying on AI tools for daily tasks for school or for work. It marks the first time an AI-related keyword topped the list in the Philippines, signaling how generative technology has entered the mainstream. Other AI platforms such as DeepSeek, Claude, and ChatGPT also figured in the top trending AI-related searches, along with prompts like “humanize this,” showing how users are learning…