Kaspersky: Half of adults have experienced tech-enabled abuse, but most don’t recognize it

Kaspersky has launched a report on tech-enabled abuse based on its global study*, which reveals that 45.7% of respondents experienced at least one form of tech-enabled abuse in the past 12 months — yet only 32% of people correctly understand what the term means. The report also includes an analysis of dark web offerings related to stalking services and shares key insights into the evolving landscape of stalkerware, with over 34,000 users affected by this threat in 2024-2025.

Tech-enabled abuse, also known as technology-facilitated abuse, refers to abusive behavior carried out or amplified through digital technologies such as smartphones, social media, or online platforms. It includes a wide spectrum of actions — from online harassment and exclusion to cyberstalking, impersonation, and unauthorized monitoring.

Because these behaviors often lack physical evidence and are embedded in daily communication, many users fail to recognize them as abuse. As a result, harmful actions may be normalized or overlooked.

Enjoy Exclusive Rewards at OPPO Service Centers

Your next visit to an OPPO Service Center may come with a few extra perks. Through its newest ‘Happy Weekend’ promo, OPPO Care is giving customers access to freebies, exclusive discounts, and special rewards alongside its after-sales services.

Available from May 29 to 31, 2026, the promo lets customers enjoy added value when visiting participating OPPO Service Centers nationwide, whether it's for repairs, device checkups, or other support services.

Rewards Based on Your Repair Cost

Customers who complete their device repairs during the promo period can receive special freebies depending on their total repair cost.

For OPPO A Series users:

PHP 1,201 to PHP 2,300: FREE USB Flash Drive

PHP 2,301 to PHP 3,900: FREE Type-C USB Cable

PHP 3,901 and above: FREE Black Automatic Umbrella

Meanwhile, Reno and Find Series users can enjoy even bigger rewards:

PHP 2,401 to PHP 5,500: FREE 2-in-1 Pillow

PHP 5,501 to PHP 10,000: FREE Ollie Elemental item

PHP 10,001 and above: FREE Charger Set (head charger + Type-C USB Cable)

OPPO and Discovery Introduce Filmmaker Accelerator as “Culture in a Shot” Enters Third Year

OPPO, in partnership with Discovery, announced the launch of the third edition of its global initiative, Culture in a Shot. Marking the third year of this collaboration, the 2026 edition introduces the Filmmaker Accelerator Program, designed to empower global creators. Under the theme of this year “Meet Culture Anew, Make Your Moment,” the initiative continues to evolve as a global platform exploring how culture is evolved and lived in today’s world.

“Culture is not only something we inherit — it is something we actively shape through how we live, connect, and express ourselves,” said Ling Liu, OPPO Overseas CMO. “With Culture in a Shot, we aim to present culture as a living, evolving presence, and to enable more people to engage with it in their own ways.”

PLDT Enterprise and Power Mac Center simplify business mobile connectivity through expanded partnership

Integrated Apple devices and Smart Postpaid bundles boost deployment and scalable operations

Power Mac Center leaders reaffirm their partnership with PLDT Enterprise to streamline how businesses deploy connected devices across distributed teams. 

(In photo from L–R) Power Mac Center executives Maximo Bernales Jr., Business Information Technology Head; Joey Alvarez, Director for Marketing, Product Management, and Visual Merchandising; Maricel David, Head of Enterprise; and Lawrence Sison, Chief Executive Officer, together with PLDT Enterprise executives Blums Pineda, Senior Vice President and Head, Enterprise Business Group, PLDT & Smart; Vic Tria, First Vice President and Head, Enterprise Domestic Business and SME; Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head, Product Management and Innovation; and Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Head, Domestic Enterprise Business, Regional and Commercial, PLDT Enterprise.

For Everyday Adventure: Nexal Enters the Philippine Market with the Launch of the Nexal Watch Series

The emerging urban outdoor tech brand introduces the first smartwatch lineup for active Filipinos balancing movement, wellness, and everyday living

Following its global debut, emerging urban outdoor tech brand Nexal officially enters the Philippine market with the launch of the Nexal Watch Series, built For Everyday Adventure. 

As more Filipinos embrace active and on-the-go lifestyles, many users are looking beyond basic fitness tracking toward devices that can support movement, productivity, and wellness throughout the day. Entering the category with its first smartwatch lineup, Nexal introduces two models tailored to different lifestyles: the Nexal Watch and the Nexal Watch Sport. 

ASUS and Republic of Gamers to Showcase Next-Generation AI and 20 Years of Gaming Innovation at Computex 2026

ASUS will present AI innovations at Computex 2026 across edge computing and everyday experiences, while ROG marks 20 years of gaming excellence

ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced their booth showcases at Computex 2026, set to spotlight their latest innovations in an immersive on-site experience. The showcases highlight ASUS’s continued advancement in intelligent computing across enterprise and consumer ecosystems, as well as ROG’s 20-year milestone in gaming innovation and design evolution.

The exhibition will take place from June 2–5, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., except on June 5, when it will run until 3:30 p.m., at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (4F). The ASUS booth will be located at M0820, while the ROG booth will be at M0504.

The Philippines ranks 2nd in workplace happiness, Jobstreet by SEEK reports

Purpose at work seen as main driver 

77% of Filipino employees shared that they are “extremely happy” (33%) or “somewhat happy” (44%) in their workplace

Filipino employees are reportedly the second-happiest at work, next to Indonesia in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the latest Workplace Happiness Index: Philippines 2025 by Jobstreet by SEEK. 

Leading online career platform Jobstreet by SEEK conducted a region-wide survey from October to November 2025, with over 10,500 employed individuals across the Asia-Pacific, of whom 1,000 were Filipino workers aged 18 to 64 nationwide. The report highlights workers’ evolving preference for the importance of work purpose, personal wellbeing, and career growth alongside salary and flexibility.