Globe Brings Khan Academy AI Learning to More Filipinos Through GoLEARN

As the country celebrates National Teachers’ Month, Globe is making quality digital learning easier to reach for Filipino families while giving educators practical tools to support their students. Through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines, Globe is helping connect students, parents, and teachers to free learning resources that can complement what happens inside the classroom.

“Teachers play an extraordinary role in helping young Filipinos learn, grow, and keep moving forward, but they don’t have to do it alone,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe. “Technology can lighten their load while giving students more ways to learn beyond the classroom. By making trusted learning resources easier to access, we hope to support teachers and families as partners in every child’s learning journey.”

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Names Alibaba Group an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets

Alibaba to become Nets’ Official Jersey Patch Partner, and bring Real-Time 360° Replay and personalized fan collectibles to Barclays Center

Alibaba Group and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment announced a strategic multi-year partnership naming Alibaba an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets. The partnership pairs Alibaba’s cloud technology with the Brooklyn Nets’ live game replay, in-game entertainment, and marketing initiatives, creating more immersive experiences for fans in the arena. 

As the Nets’ Official Jersey Patch Partner, Alibaba will support the team’s 60th anniversary season—a year-long campaign honoring iconic players, defining moments, and milestones across the franchise’s history—through technology-enabled fan experiences and marketing activations.

LG Electronics brings Changwon Sakers to Pasig for youth basketball clinic

KBL champion Carl Tamayo shares lessons from his journey abroad as Korean basketball team gives young players a chance to learn from the pros

Young basketball players from Barangay Ugong got the opportunity to learn from professional Korean basketball players as the Changwon LG Sakers held the LG Sakers Basketball Camp at The Upper Deck Sports Center in Pasig City on September 16.

Organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan ng Ugong in partnership with LG Electronics Philippines and the Changwon LG Sakers, the basketball camp welcomed young Barangay Ugong residents aged 10 to 16 for an afternoon of basketball drills and instruction led by members and staff of the Korean Basketball League (KBL) team.

Kaspersky: scammers ride the iPhone 18 hype with fake deals and stores

Example of a fake website offering to purchase iPhone 18 Pro with Bitcoins

At the start of the two sales waves for the new iPhone 18 models, the buzz has extended far beyond customers and Apple enthusiasts, scammers are also attempting to capitalize on the hype. Kaspersky experts have identified fake websites promoting nonexistent offers designed to deceive users for the new devices. These scam sites have been discovered in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Portuguese and others.

One of the identified websites offers users the opportunity to “purchase” new devices, complete with technical specifications and a 25% discount. Among the available payment methods, customers are also encouraged to pay in Bitcoin. Its deceptively credible interface is designed to lower the guard of users, prompt them to enter personal information and transfer funds - but in reality, the only thing buyers might receive is financial loss.

Long Desk Days Made More Comfortable: Logitech Introduces Signature Comfort Plus Lineup

Logitech’s first cushioned palm support mouse and comfort keyboard for long, full work-life days.

Logitech introduces cushioned palm support mouse and a keyboard with a soft palm rest and curved typing angles, built to make long desk days feel more comfortable

SmartWheel scrolling and silent mouse clicks are paired with a quiet typing profile for shared and hybrid spaces

Multi-OS compatibility, Easy-Switch to move between your work computer, home laptop, or tablet

Business version features Logi Bolt secure wireless and Logitech Sync IT management

Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the launch of Signature Comfort Plus, the newest addition to Logitech’s Signature Series of everyday tools designed for modern work and life. Signature Comfort Plus is designed for long days at the desk where work and personal tasks overlap. It reduces the small, repeated friction of constant switching between your tasks and devices, and makes work-life smoother across the day through enhanced comfort, quieter mouse clicks, and simple controls. The new comfort-focused lineup includes the Signature Comfort Plus M850 L mouse with palm cushion support and the MK880 keyboard and mouse combo. The lineup also includes the M840 L mouse without a palm cushion.

LG’s New Air-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller Addresses Growing AI Data Center Cooling Demands

Philippine data-center growth highlights the importance of efficient, reliable cooling infrastructure

As the Philippines builds out its digital infrastructure, the growth of data centers is placing increasing attention on the systems required to keep these facilities operating efficiently and reliably.

The U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) describes the Philippine data-center market as experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand for cloud computing, digital services, and data-sovereignty requirements. The agency also identifies local and international participants including ePLDT, Equinix, Digital Edge, and STT GDC Philippines.

Verbatim Makes a Stronger Push into the Philippines with WSI Partnership

Global technology brand unveils refreshed product portfolio and growing retail presence at “Anywhere. Everyday.” launch

Verbatim is making a renewed push into the Philippine technology market, bringing its latest range of storage, charging and everyday technology solutions closer to Filipino consumers through a new strategic partnership with Wordtext Systems, Inc. (WSI). The partnership was officially unveiled at “Anywhere. Everyday.”, an exclusive product launch event was held on 22nd September 2026, at Matchpoint Sports Bar & Events at SM Cherry Shaw in Mandaluyong City, marking a significant milestone in expanding Verbatim's local footprint.

AdSpark and Netopia launch Predikta, a Filipino-focused behavioral AI platform developed via 917Ventures

AdSpark and Netopia AI have formalized a commercial partnership for AI-powered behavioral intelligence platform Predikta, following an initial engagement through 917Ventures’ Velocity program. Under the program, the companies tested the technology on actual marketing use cases to see how Predikta could complement AdSpark’s existing capabilities. With the partnership now formalized, Predikta will move beyond initial validation into broader use within AdSpark, including client analytics work where behavioral intelligence can provide additional insight.

Vince Yamat, CEO and Managing Director of 917Ventures, said the partnership is an outcome of the startup-to-enterprise  Velocity program. “Through Velocity, we can open up Globe’s ecosystem to promising startups, connect them with real business needs, and help create a path toward commercial opportunities. A good solution needs the right opportunity to prove its value.”

Lenovo & Motorola Qira Expands Its Reach Across Devices, Apps and Markets

Lenovo broadens its personal AI experience across more eligible devices, its newest PCs and wearables, and is introducing a more connected experience with users’ day-to-day apps.

First unveiled at Tech World earlier this year, Lenovo & Motorola Qira is a personal AI designed to work seamlessly across compatible Lenovo and Motorola devices. At MWC in March, Lenovo began bringing that vision to market, announcing the initial rollout of Lenovo Qira across more than 20 Lenovo devices.

Announcing Koa: Salesforce’s First CRM Reasoning Model, Built on NVIDIA Nemotron

Koa is trained with 27 years of Salesforce CRM intelligence to enable agents to reason through the complex, multi-step tasks required for enterprise work

The collaboration also brings NVIDIA open models and accelerated computing into Missionforce, giving government and regulated organizations control over their model, data, and deployment environment

Salesforce and NVIDIA today announced Koa, Salesforce’s first CRM reasoning model for Agentforce, built on NVIDIA Nemotron. Developed through deep technical collaboration with NVIDIA, Koa is purpose-built to help agents reason through complex, multistep workflows and use the right tools to get work done.

Kaspersky successfully completes SOC 2 audit, demonstrating continued maturity of its security controls

Kaspersky has once again successfully passed the SOC 2 Type II audit, reaffirming the reliability of its internal security controls and antivirus database development processes. The assessment demonstrates that the company’s antivirus database development and release processes consistently meet internationally recognized standards, reinforcing trust in the integrity and resilience of Kaspersky technologies. 

Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and acknowledged worldwide, the SOC 2 framework evaluates an organization’s adherence to the AICPA Trust Service Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Kaspersky has been regularly undergoing the SOC 2 audit since 2019, reaffirming its long-term commitment to independently verified security practices. 

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: Flagship Business Laptop Lands in Cebu and Davao

(From left to right): Marro Ventura, National Sales Manager; Francis Avila, Head of Commercial; Rico Hizon, ASUS Business PH Brand Ambassador, Veteran Broadcast Journalist & Business Consultant; Jolla Valencia, Channel and Territory Account Sales (Visayas); and Liang Chen, Country Product Manager of Commercial Notebook)

ASUS Business Philippines is expanding its business presence beyond Metro Manila, bringing its flagship laptop ASUS ExpertBook Ultra and business-grade technology closer to the executives, entrepreneurs, and IT decision-makers driving growth in Cebu and Davao.

Filipino tech-voc graduates can now showcase verified TESDA certifications through Jobstreet’s SEEK Pass

(L-R: Mr. Joey Yusingco, Head of Country Marketing, Philippines; Ms. Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director, Philippines; Secretary Kiko Benitez, TESDA Director General; Atty. Allan Chester Nadate, Deputy Director General for Finance and Legal Affairs, TESDA)

Jobstreet by SEEK and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are strengthening their partnership to help technical-vocational graduates better demonstrate their skills to prospective employers. Through the integration of the TESDA Skills Passport with SEEK Pass, Jobstreet’s digital credential verification platform, graduates can now display verified TESDA certifications directly on their Jobstreet profile.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 Opens, Inspiring New Changemakers

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow returns, calling on students from government-managed science high schools nationwide, with almost PHP 2 million worth of prizes awaiting the top teams.

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow returns for its fourth year in the Philippines, continuing its mission of empowering young Filipino students to leverage science and technology and contribute meaningful change. With the support of the Department of Education (DepEd), Samsung invites STEM students to be the voice of their own communities and propose innovative solutions to challenges they see and experience around them.

Entering its 16th year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a global competition that empowers young changemakers to tackle real-world challenges through STEM-based solutions. 

LG Electronics Wins “Best Brand Of Ifa 2026” And Multiple Honors At IFA Innovation Awards

LG’s True Wireless Wallpaper TV and Sound Suite AI Sweep Category-Best Titles, Reinforcing LG’s Innovation Leadership in Home Entertainment and Audio

LG Electronics (LG) has achieved the highest recognition at the second annual IFA Innovation Awards, capturing the highly coveted Best Brand of IFA 2026 title. By earning this top distinction at the established global technology awards program, LG firmly strengthens its reputation as a global innovation leader, setting new benchmarks in technology, design and market impact.

Your Workday Left the Office. Nexal is Following.

Nexal is preparing to introduce a new lineup made for the day that refuses to stay in one place. The full reveal happens September 17.

Nexal believes that the same technology that helps you get through a workday should also keep up when it’s time to go for a run, hit the gym, catch a flight, or simply switch off. This belief anchors its “Work Freely, Live Fully” campaign, with devices that move from one part of the day to the next. 

LG Showcases Expanded AI Home Vision At IFA 2026, Highlighting Smarter, More Efficient Living

Connected AI, energy-saving technologies and premium entertainment demonstrate how innovation can simplify everyday life

LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Under the theme “Innovation in tune with you,” LG is demonstrating how advanced AI technologies can understand customers’ lifestyles and connect appliances, spaces and services to deliver personalized convenience and greater energy efficiency across everyday life.

Lenovo Expands Its Gaming Lineup with New LOQ Essential PCs and Legion Monitors

Lenovo announced new Lenovo LOQ laptops, a LOQ Tower, and two Legion Monitors for gamers beginning their gaming journeys. 

The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors and integrated Intel Arc graphics with unified memory architecture, dynamically allocates system memory where it is needed for games, streaming, or creative apps.

 The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 features Intel Core 200 series processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU, giving first-time gamers a dedicated-graphics laptop for gaming, schoolwork, and everyday multitasking.

Xiaomi Unveils Xiaomi 18 Fold: The First Xiaomi Flagship Featuring Xiaomi XRING O3

Xiaomi today officially unveiled Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, both powered by the latest Xiaomi XRING O3 SoC. As Xiaomi's first-ever mid-size foldable smartphone, Xiaomi 18 Fold strikes a balance between portability and an expansive display, folding to just the size of a passport and unfolding to reveal a 7.58-inch tablet-like display, all while weighing just 219g and measuring 5.02mm thick when unfolded.

Together with Xiaomi 18 Fold, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is the latest addition to Xiaomi's flagship tablet lineup. Designed for professional productivity on a large display, it combines flagship performance with versatile functionality for a powerful, flexible user experience across work, creativity, and entertainment.

Captivate Your Audience with the New Logitech Spotlight 2 Advanced Presenter, Featuring Haptics and Digital Highlighting

Haptic Feedback: Navigate presentations with confidence by receiving tactile feedback when highlighting slide details or when following the guided breathing exercise. 

Advanced Digital Highlight Effects: Captivate audiences with Spotlight, Magnify, Squarelight and Annotate as well as a Digital Pointer and Class 1 laser, ensuring key points land with impact in hybrid and in-person settings.

Customizable Actions: Logi Options+ App enables personalization and assigned shortcuts like start, pause, and mute to the Action Button.