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TECNO CAMON 50 Series, Sarah Geronimo power Earth Day Run Manila with over 15,000 runners

TECNO Philippines had one of its biggest launch weeks with the TECNO CAMON 50 series, after becoming the title sponsor for the recently held Manila leg of the Earth Day Run 2026. The TECNO Earth Day Run 2026 was a high-profile race after drawing more than 15,000 runners across the 1KM, 5KM, 10KM, and 21KM categories. The event was organized by RUNRIO. TECNO had a fun and packed booth at the race village, which was at the SM Mall of Asia, Pasay — where solo runners, friends, families, and communities got to experience TECNO’s latest technologies in the flesh, which includes the CAMON 50 series. Part of the demo is the CAMON 50 Series’ Super-Zoom FlashSnap feature and durability. We were also able to check out new TECNO wearables such as the Watch NEO and FreeHear 2, and saw TECNO’s first AI dog robot, the Dynamic 1, in action. To spice up the event, Popstar Royalty and TECNO CAMON 50 series ambassador Sarah Geronimo made an appearance to greet the runners, announce the win...

PLDT Home waives installation fee and doubles internet speed for new customers

The cost of getting to work every day has gone up. Fuel prices are high. Inflation is squeezing household budgets. So more and more Filipinos are trying to work from home instead of commuting. But working from home needs good internet. And setting that up can be expensive, that’s why PLDT Home is trying to change that. The company just announced a few changes to make it easier and cheaper for people to get online. If you sign up for a new fiber plan that costs Php1299 or more per month, you will get faster internet for the first 6 months of your subscription. With the 2x speed bump, you get to have 200Mbps speed instead of only 100Mbps for the cheapest plan. PLDT Home is also getting rid of the Php3,600 fee for installing the connection. So new customers do not have to pay that upfront cost. Cheapest unlimited Fiber internet plans in the Philippines How to change PLDT WiFi password If you already have an internet subscription with another provider and want to switch to PLD...

97% of Filipinos in Visayas and Mindanao watch TV shows through YouTube

If you want to reach people in the Philippines through video, YouTube is still the best place to be. The research, conducted by Kantar, looked at viewing habits across the country. It found that YouTube reaches more people than any other streaming service. The numbers are especially impressive in rural areas. In the Visayas and Mindanao regions, 97 out of every 100 Filipino are watching TV shows online through YouTube. The study also revealed that the platform reaches 60% more viewers than regular TV can on its own. In other words, if you only advertise on TV, you are missing a huge chunk of the audience. Over the years, YouTube has changed a lot and is no longer just a place for random home videos. People now treat it like a one-stop shop for entertainment. They watch full TV episodes, live sports, news clips, and short viral videos all inside the app. In fact, YouTube has officially partnered with major players like ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5. This means viewers can find their favor...

PC shipments rise 3.2% in Q1 2026, but price hikes are still expected

If you bought a new laptop or desktop over the past few months, you were part of a big wave of people doing the same thing. The reason? Everyone is trying to avoid higher prices caused by the AI boom. New numbers from Counterpoint Research show that PC shipments around the world went up by 3.2% in the first 3 months of 2026. That is compared to the same period last year. In total, companies shipped 63.3 million units. The main driver was people buying computers before memory and storage became more expensive. Another reason was Microsoft ending Windows 10 support, which forced some folks to finally upgrade. Most of the sales went to five big names: Lenovo, Apple, ASUS, HP, and Dell. Lenovo still has the biggest piece of the market at 26%. But not everyone did well. HP actually sold 5% fewer PCs than last year. Apple did well this quarter, with sales up 11%. That was likely because of their new M5 chips in the MacBook Pro and Air, plus the cheaper $600 MacBook Neo. Counterpoint ...

Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet in PH before 2026 ends — DICT

The Philippines is about to get another option for satellite internet. Amazon Leo , which is expected to compete with Starlink, is preparing to enter the local market. According to Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda, the government has already signed an agreement with Amazon Leo. The company is currently working on its regulatory requirements, and Aguda expects it to launch before the end of the year. Aguda said the signing of the Konektadong Pinoy law made it much easier for telecom companies to set up shop in the country. Because of this, more providers are expected to follow. However, he added that the conflict in the Middle East might slow down the entry of some firms, especially those based in that region. Aside from satellite services, Aguda noted that many new players will likely offer fiber internet. He believes fiber is very important for the country’s needs. The secretary also praised local government units, or LGUs, for takin...

Only 5 out of every 100 companies fully trust their cybersecurity providers — study

A new worldwide study has delivered an interesting result. Only 5 out of every 100 companies say they have complete trust in the people who protect them from online threats. Sophos researchers asked 5,000 organizations across 17 countries about their experiences. The answer was clear: trust is in short supply. A massive 95% of them admitted they do not fully believe in their cybersecurity partners. One of the biggest headaches for businesses is figuring out who to rely on in the first place. Around 79% said they find it hard to tell whether a new vendor is trustworthy. Even with providers they already work with, it is not much easier. About 62% said evaluating those existing relationships remains tough. How to report a text scam to the NTC How to safely dispose of old tech while securing your data This doubt is also making people nervous. More than half of those surveyed, or 51%, said they now worry more about a major cyberattack happening to them, precisely because they can...