Bob Reyes

Columnist for Technews

ROBERT “BOB” REYES is a technologist, an IT Consultant, a certified Google IT Support Specialist, and an Open Source advocate representing the global non-profit Mozilla (makers of Firefox) in the Philippines. Bob is also AvGeek and planespotter.

Oradian sparks dialogue on financial innovation

In a bid to catalyze discussions on financial innovation and agility in the digital banking sphere, Oradian, a prominent core banking software provider for emerging markets hosted a groundbreaking event that has sent ripples across the financial sector. Held at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, the event drew in a diverse array of influential figures, entrepreneurs, and investors from both local and international arenas.

YouTube implements disclosure labels for videos generated with AI technology

YouTube has announced the implementation of disclosure labels for videos created with Generative AI technology, aiming to address concerns about misinformation and enhance transparency on its platform.

DITO Telecommunity’s latest campaign celebrates Ookla win with Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera

DITO Telecommunity proudly unveils its latest campaign, “DITO SA PUSO KO,” featuring celebrity power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, following the telco’s recent accolade as the Rated #1 Mobile Network in the Philippines by Ookla. 

ULAP launches scholarship program empowering Filipino tech talent

ULAP.org, a non-profit organization founded by Filipinas in tech Michelle Anne Tabirao and Marilag Dimatulac-Svennevig based in Denmark, commemorated its successful 3rd anniversary by launching a new initiative aimed at providing opportunities for Filipino students and career shifters to enter the tech industry. Named after the Tagalog word for “cloud,” ULAP.org, which stands for Underrepresented Youth Learning Assistance Program, announced the Cloud and GitHub Associate Scholarship Program.

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su to kick off COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei

Technology exhibition COMPUTEX 2024, slated for June 4 to 7, 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2, will see Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD delivering the Opening Keynote on the morning of June 3rd. The event, a hub for AIoT applications, generative AI, and startup ecosystems, will draw 1,500 international and local exhibitors utilizing 4,500 booths under the theme “Connecting AI.”