SM City Baguio Shares the Love of Learning Through AI, Connecting Generations in the Digital Age

Learning knows no age. At SM City Baguio, children and senior citizens came together to discover the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during an interactive learning session held in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DICT-CAR).

More than an introduction to emerging technology, the session created a space where generations could learn together, ask questions, and discover how AI can be used responsibly in everyday life.

Global AI Company XPENG Secures Over US$900 Million For Robotics Business Ahead Of Philippine Launch

XPENG’s robotics business raised more than US$ 900 million at a post-money valuation exceeding US$ 6.3 billion, marking what the company describes as the largest single-round private financing in China’s embodied AI industry.

The investment will support the development, mass production and global commercialization of XPENG IRON, the company’s next-generation humanoid robot.

The announcement provides a wider view of the AI capabilities behind XPENG as it prepares to officially enter the Philippine market in September with the flagship XPENG X9 intelligent seven-seater and the stylish XPENG L03 SUV coupé as part of its initial AI Mobility offering to Filipinos.

Alibaba Launches QwenWork International Edition, Extending Its All-in-One Workplace AI Agent to Global Markets

Public beta rolls out to boost workplace productivity for businesses and individuals

Key markets include fast-growing areas across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America

Latest Qwen3.8 Flash available on QwenWork platform

Alibaba recently unveiled the international edition of QwenWork, its latest all-in-one workplace AI agent platform, bringing its advanced agent technology to individuals and enterprises to the international market.

Available in public beta on web and desktop client via QwenWork's international official website, the platform is designed for global users with a focus on fast-growing markets across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The international edition offers interfaces in English and simplified Chinese, with Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and additional languages to be rolled out later on.

Appistoki launches Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence in the Philippines

In collaboration with Salesforce, the Center of Excellence in Bonifacio Global City will accelerate AI adoption in the Philippines 

(L-R): Pravar Gautam, Vice President - Alliances & Channel ASEAN, Salesforce; Abraham Cuevas, Country General Manager, Salesforce Philippines; Abhijeet Kulkarni, Founder and CEO, Appistoki; and Paul Carvouni, SVP and General Manager, ASEAN, Salesforce 

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — August 27, 2026 — Appistoki, a Novare Channel Partner, today launched the Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Novare headquarters in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, strengthening its push to accelerate AI-driven enterprise transformation in the Philippines. The CoE will serve as a joint innovation hub, where the two companies collaborate to co-develop new applications. It will help organizations in the Philippines better understand and implement agentic AI in practical and scalable ways across business operations and customer experience.

How the OPPO A6s 5G Makes AI Feel Effortless

People view smartphones as something that keeps tasks moving, conversations going, memories intact, and daily errands on track. With so much happening in a single day, many continue to  look for devices that simply make life feel easier.

The OPPO A6s 5G weaves intelligent features into everyday experiences, helping users capture life's moments, stay connected, get through busy schedules, and enjoy a smoother smartphone experience. 

PLDT Enterprise Advances Resilience-First Thinking Across Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity and Agentic AI Journey of Philippine Enterprises

As artificial intelligence changes how organizations work—and how cyber threats move—business leaders are being asked to think beyond adopting the newest technology. The more urgent question is whether their people, systems, and operations can continue functioning when disruption happens.

PLDT Enterprise is helping move that conversation forward through a series of speaking engagements, workshops, and executive discussions focused on digital and cyber resilience, preemptive defense, data protection, and the emerging role of Agentic AI in business operations.

Through the participation of Alexis Bernardino, Principal CXO Advisor and Head of the CXO Advisory at PLDT Enterprise, the organization has brought its perspectives to major industry platforms, including the Gov Excellence Summit 2026, Cyber Resilience Summit 2026, Digital Next Philippines 2026, and the upcoming Philippines Agentic AI Forum.

Lenovo Successfully Delivers Technology at Biggest Ever FIFA World Cup 2026™

From AI-powered match analysis and referee view broadcast innovation to tournament operations, Lenovo helped deliver the most connected, intelligent, and technologically advanced FIFA World Cup™ in history.

Sunday’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final marked the conclusion of the biggest sporting event in history as Lenovo, FIFA’s Official Technology Partner, celebrated the successful delivery of its AI-powered technology solutions and an unprecedented technology deployment across the vast tournament. 

Temus backs Filipina-founded Thinking Machines to scale enterprise AI across Southeast Asia

(Left to Right) Sng Ren Yeong, CEO, Temus and Stephanie Sy, Founder, Thinking Machines

Temus, a Temasek-backed firm, brings on board Thinking Machines, OpenAI’s first official Services Partner in Asia Pacific.

Thinking Machines will continue to operate under its own brand and leadership as “Thinking Machines Data Science, a Temus entity”Stephanie Sy remains Founder and CEO of Thinking Machines and joins the Temus leadership team as Managing Director, Applied AI.

TP in the Philippines says AI Success Hinges on “Execution Muscle,” Decades of Operational Expertise

TP in the Philippines, a global leader in digital business services, underscored how the future of artificial intelligence (AI) lies not simply in access to technology, but in the ability to implement AI strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.

During the recent GenAI Summit Philippines 2026, Vishnu Raj, Vice President for AI at TP in the Philippines, emphasized that many organizations today possess access to similar AI models and platforms but often lack the operational maturity and orchestration capabilities needed to translate AI into tangible business impact.

Globe Highlights Modernizing Cybersecurity Using AI at Mobile World Congress 2026

Globe underscored the need for telecommunications operators to modernize security practices and prepare their organizations to scale artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly as the technology rapidly reshapes industries and economies worldwide. Speaking at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Globe Chief AI Officer and Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio joined global technology leaders in discussions on cybersecurity resilience and the evolving innovation ecosystem.

Bonifacio emphasized the need to modernize security practices within telecommunications networks, noting that IT and network security can no longer be treated separately.  As AI becomes more deeply embedded across these networks and digital services, organizations must rethink how they protect systems and infrastructure to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies.

OPPO and MediaTek Showcase On-Device AI Innovations at MWC 2026

OPPO and MediaTek showcased new on-device AI advancements at MediaTek’s “AI for Life” keynote during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute, highlighted how deep collaboration between the two companies is accelerating AI deployment on smartphones.

The event marked the rollout of new on-device AI capabilities, progress on the jointly developed Omni Model, and advances in cross-ecosystem connectivity — outlining a shared vision for the next generation of AI Phones.

OPPO and Google Cloud Deepen Strategic Synergy: Redefining the Next-Gen AIOS Through “Memory Symbiosis” and “Privacy Protection”

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform smartphones from tools into personal intelligent assistants, OPPO has unveiled its vision for next generation AI Operating System (AIOS). At the recent Google Cloud Export Summit in Beijing, OPPO outlined its strategic roadmap, made possible through its collaboration with Google Cloud, focusing on “Memory Symbiosis” and “Privacy Protection,” to guide the industry toward a native and fully intelligent future. 

“The essence of AI is understanding the user. Together with Google Cloud, we are shaping OPPO AI into a truly personalized intelligent companion, one that understands, anticipates, and serves users in a powerful yet intuitive way,” said Haonan Lu, Head of Large Model Algorithms at OPPO. He emphasized that a meaningful AIOS goes beyond features to fundamentally adapt to individual needs, as a reliable and deeply personalized intelligent companion.

Globe Showcases Human-Centered AI Transformation at Digital Nation Summit 2025

Globe joined leaders from across ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur for the Digital Nation Summit 2025, a gathering organized by GSMA Asia Pacific that explored how artificial intelligence, data, and digital ecosystems can power sustainable and inclusive growth. The summit brought together government officials, telco executives, and innovators who share one vision: a digital-first ASEAN built on trust, collaboration, and responsible innovation.

Representing Globe was Anton Bonifacio, the company’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. In his keynote titled “Building an AI-Powered Globe: How Internal AI Transformation Drives Ecosystem Value,” Bonifacio shared how Globe’s journey to becoming an AI-powered organization starts from within. He highlighted how the company’s transformation rests on strong foundations, guided by a dynamic architecture, agile builders, ethical governance, and driven by people empowerment.

OPPO Redefines Personalized Mobile AI Experiences with Google

OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, today announced a deeper collaboration with Google to redefine personalized and secure mobile AI, focusing on personalized AI capabilities, AI model deployment, and AI privacy. Through this technical cooperation, OPPO aims to deliver more intuitive, secure, and comprehensive mobile AI experiences to users worldwide.

"Working closely with partners like Google allows us to integrate next-generation AI experiences that are not only powerful but also highly personalized and secure," said Kai Tang, President of Software Engineering at OPPO. "Our goal is to provide users with an AI assistant that both truly understands their personal needs and is also worthy of being entrusted with their personal data."

No FOMO: Get on these latest Nano Banana prompt ideas

If you’ve been online all weekend, you’ve probably seen even more new Nano Banana memes making their way around the internet. They’ve been everywhere—flying in space, dressed in tiny cowboy hats, and even posing for a dramatic black and white portrait, and the newest thing is the instant film picture trend with your favorite celebrity or, in a heartstring-tugging new trend, a long-passed loved one. 

For those who haven’t heard yet, it’s all thanks to the new Nano Banana image generation feature on Google Gemini, but it's not just for making memes; it's really also for making your creative ideas a reality.

Whether you're looking for inspiration for a project, a custom wallpaper for your phone, or just want to have some fun, you can use the power of Nano Banana prompts on Gemini to turn your imagination into images. 

Globe showcases AI leadership at DTW Ignite 2025

Globe took the stage at Digital Transformation World (DTW) Ignite 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, establishing itself as a credible, forward-thinking artificial intelligence (AI) leader in the global telecom ecosystem.

The event, hosted by TM Forum, is one of the telecom industry's most influential gatherings.  Focused on digital transformation, it offered Globe an international platform to showcase its AI journey and share insights on scalable innovation.

Leading this effort, Globe Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio delivered one of the event’s opening keynotes, titled “Becoming AI & Data Natives.”

Kyndryl Launches AI Innovation Lab in Singapore

The new Lab will employ approximately 50 AI professionals to accelerate AI adoption and support growth agendas across Southeast Asia

(L–R): Philbert Gomez, Senior Vice President and Head & Executive Director, Digital Industry Singapore; Andrew Lim, Managing Director, Kyndryl ASEAN & Korea; Mark Micallef, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Google Cloud; and Vishnuteja Nanduri, ASEAN AI Innovation Leader, Kyndryl — at the launch of the Kyndryl ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore

Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced the launch of its ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore. The Lab will offer responsible enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with advanced security features across Southeast Asia. This announcement follows Kyndryl’s recent investments in the United Kingdom and France, demonstrating its commitment to create regional hubs of AI talent, drive innovation and support national growth agendas.

ZTE showcases full-stack innovations at MWC Shanghai 2025, co-creating an era of AI for all

• ZTE unveiled full-stack AI innovations at MWC Shanghai 2025, showcasing advancements across AI + networks, applications, and AI-powered terminals to drive industry-wide digital transformation
• Cutting-edge solutions include AI-native intelligent networks, AI applications in education, healthcare, automotive, and sustainable full-stack intelligent computing with green technology breakthroughs
• The company's AI-powered terminals and ecosystem products, such as ZTE AI Home and RedMagic gaming phones, redefine smart user experiences and support its "AI for All" vision

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled a full range of frontier innovations under the theme "Catalyzing Intelligent Innovation" at MWC Shanghai 2025. These innovations span AI + networks, AI applications, and AI-powered terminals.

At immersive demonstrations, ZTE showcased its key advancements in AI phones and smart homes. Leveraging its underlying capabilities, the company is committed to providing full-stack solutions—from infrastructure to application ecosystems—for operators, enterprises, and consumers, co-creating an era of AI for all.

Elevate, not just automate: Globe redefines work experience through AI

AI isn’t just changing how people work, it’s changing what people need to thrive at work.

According to the 2024 Work Trend Index, 75% of knowledge workers around the world are already using AI on the job. More and more leaders are also looking for talent with AI skills.

But here’s the catch: only 39% of those using AI at work have actually received formal training from their companies. That gap is telling, especially when 76% of people believe that knowing how to use AI is key to staying competitive in today’s job market.

Your Smartphone Camera Now Gets What You’re Looking At — and Responds

Today’s mobile imaging goes beyond just a high-quality lens or advanced sensor — it demands seamless integration of hardware, software and AI. That’s why Samsung Electronics approaches camera innovation as a holistic system, where each advancement is supported by tightly integrated technologies. This unified vision allows Galaxy devices to continuously redefine mobile photography, empowering users to capture, create and communicate more meaningfully.