Gadgets & Gears

The smartphone has evolved into one of the most indis­pensable innovations of digita­lization. Over the years, it has revolutionized the way people live, given its increasing capa­bilities in transforming how people live, play and work.

Considering the existence of many internet service providers (ISPs) in the Philippines, you would think that sluggish internet speeds are a thing of the past. What many don’t realize, however, is that there are several factors affecting internet speed, a number of which are out of your ISP’s control.

In today’s complex, data-driven enterprises, the productivity and profitability of businesses now depend on quality and secure communication, collaboration, and data analytics.

Symantec Corp., a global leader in cybersecurity, recently revealed new research showing how cybercriminal networks are taking advantage of lax internet of things (IoT) device security to spread malware and create zombie networks, or botnets, without the device owners knowing.

Before it announced its official launch in the Philippines, Singapore-based education company Zookal made available in the country a month ago its hugely successful app, also called Zookal, which has been downloaded more than 30,000 times since then.

By Jennifer Saber Starting a business has never been for the faint of heart, but the internet age has brought new dimensions to that already complex process. Simply put, you cannot do business of any kind without cybersecurity.

Leading telecommunications firm Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) recently launched its SmartLife Global mobile app, which was created to cater to the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). 

Power Mac Center is seting the stage for the third edition of its Sync Sessions by introducting masterclass sessions by Filipino music legends and technical trainings on music-production apps, and by featuring in-store live performances by local independent musical acts. 

Are you a business owner? If so, then you know how important it is to have efficient and secure networking equipment nowadays. Such equipment is needed in running a business more smoothly. But do the equipment you have now perform at their absolute best?

Story and photos by Alvin I. Dacanay More than three months after introducing its TheaterMax virtual-reality (VR) technology with its Vibe X3 and Vibe K4 Note smartphones, top computer and mobile-phone firm Lenovo continues its drive to cater to more VR users by launching its new Vibe K5 Series smartphones.