Kaspersky leads independent security tests in 2025, achieving first place in 90% of evaluations

In 2025, Kaspersky business and consumer solutions were evaluated in 100 independent tests and reviews. Its products secured first-place in 90% of assessments and placed within the top three in 94%.

The TOP3 metric reflects how successful a vendor was in independent comparative tests within a calendar year. By combining the total number of tests that a company participated in with the number of top three positions it took, the TOP3 metric delivers a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and reliability of cybersecurity solutions for both enterprise and consumer markets.  The metric draws from evaluations performed by recognized independent testing laboratories, including AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST, SE Labs, and other trusted test institutes.

TechLife Enters Portable Display Category with First-Ever TechLife Portable Monitor 15.6”

Built for multi-hyphenate users, TechLife empowers effortless transitions between work, play, and creativity

TechLife marks a new addition to its ecosystem for productivity, entertainment, and creative workflows with the launch of the TechLife Portable Monitor. Bringing “Productivity Meets Portability” to life, the device comes in a sleek, travel-ready form that adapts to the flexible, modern lifestyles of multi-hyphenate users. 

This versatile second screen features a 15.6” Full HD IPS Display, Ultra Slim Aluminum Design, and a Universal Plug-and-Play Compatibility, extending workspace, elevating casual gameplay, or supporting creative projects that enable users to do more without interruption and move fluidly between tasks, passions, and moments of downtime in one adaptable setup. 

Taken together, the TechLife Portable Monitor’s value becomes more evident in how each feature supports specific everyday use cases. 

By Runners for Runners: HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2, Developed with King of Marathon Eliud Kipchoge, Now Available for PHP 19,999

HUAWEI redefines how runners train and perform with the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2, the lightest and most accurate titanium smartwatch in its class. The device was co-developed with King of Marathon Eliud Kipchoge, the first and only human to have covered a marathon distance in under two hours.

Long advocate for running as a universal pursuit, his “No Human Is Limited” ethos reflects a belief that running belongs to everyone, not just elite athletes, regardless of pace or distance. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 was powered by this idea, bringing elite-level training intelligence into the everyday routines of both recreational and competitive runners.

Globe’s Upgrades GFiber Prepaid With 300Mbps Internet Plus 7 days FREE to Ease Work From Home

As the country faces an energy crisis and rising fuel costs, more Filipinos are encouraged to stay and spend time at home. At the same time, government initiatives have authorized flexible learning and full online classes, while many companies continue to promote work‑from‑home arrangements. These shifts make faster and more reliable home internet not just a convenience, but a necessity.

Globe is responding to this reality by redefining digital inclusion through GFiber Prepaid, making high‑speed fiber internet more affordable and accessible for households nationwide. With Globe AT HOME’s GFiber Prepaid, families can now enjoy up to 300Mbps internet speeds, six times faster than the previous 50Mbps baseline, for the same ₱699 installation fee, plus 7 days free of UNLI internet. This upgrade sets a new standard for prepaid internet, giving your family the digital power to thrive while keeping your hard-earned savings intact.

Movie Night, Elevated: Oscar-Winning Titles to Watch on LG OLED77G5

Awards season has a way of reshaping the watchlist. Once the Oscars wrap, movie nights become less about scrolling and more about finally catching up on the films everyone has been talking about. For viewers building a weekend lineup around this year’s winners, the LG OLED77G5 offers a screen designed to bring out different strengths in each title—from richer contrast, more faithful color, and perfect black to stronger cinematic sound.

The LG OLED evo G5 lineup highlights Brightness Booster Ultimate, Perfect Black, Perfect Color, Filmmaker Mode, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10, and HLG, making it well suited to a broad mix of films and genres. Here are some of the best Oscar-winning films to watch on the LG OLED77G5, with a different LG OLED strength highlighted for each one.

Summer Wardrobe Ready: Refresh Your Clothes with LG Styler RX5

LG Electronics Philippines introduces the LG Styler RX5 with Dual TrueSteam™, AutoFresh System™, Dynamic MovingHanger™ and LG ThinQ™ for advanced clothing care at home

LG Electronics Philippines introduces the LG Styler RX5 (SC5GMR80H), a clothing care solution designed to help users refresh garments at home between washes. Combining steam care, motion-based garment treatment and smart connectivity, the LG Styler RX5 supports everyday clothing care with features designed for convenience, efficiency and ease of use.

Daily monitoring of satellite data shows air quality in Metro Manila has not returned to normal levels

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has done daily monitoring of satellite data since the Navotas landfill fire reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. As of Thursday (23 April), the Bureau of Fire Protection has reported “smoldering conditions” onsite and satellite data show that air quality in Metro Manila has not returned to normal levels. Daily monitoring of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration over Metro Manila (taken every 8:45AM), shows that levels are still higher than on 6 April, prior to the fire. Nitrogen dioxide is a pollutant produced from burning and is a component of smoke.

The map shows the estimated smoke extent over Metro Manila and surrounding provinces at 8:45AM on Thursday, 23 April. Colors indicate the level of concentration of NO2, with darker red colors indicating higher levels of concentration.