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You probably know by now that for online security and safety you need to check and make sure that there is a padlock at the left of the website address and that the address that you typed has an extra “S” in it.

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and they’re gearing it up as an educational tool for kids.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach announced her new role as a brand ambassador of an online English education platform during a live stream to her 1.7 million plus Facebook followers. Joined by host Tim Yap, Pia shared that by helping spread awareness about the livelihood opportunity being offered by 51Talk, she would be able to help out Filipinos whose livelihood were severely impacted by the pandemic. 

Beko has recently dished out resources to help fight COVID-19. The European-based appliance company has teamed up with local governments and hospitals, by donating washing machines, cookers, and refrigerators.

Written by Prof. Rom Feria

In the first half of 2020, while countries are fighting against the pandemic, online crimes have increased dramatically worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) “since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cyberattacks directed at its staff, and email scams targeting the public at large. The number of cyberattacks is now more than five times the number directed at the Organization in the same period last year.”In a public service announcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warned the public that hackers are taking advantage of the pandemic to exploit virtual environments.

Marianne Coleen Basibas is a medical frontliner, with firsthand experience of dealing with the pandemic, along with the disconnection it has brought when it comes to her loved ones.

Epson has a solution for some people who miss the cinema. They are introducing their 3LCD projectors, which shoots out vibrant images.

SKY Cable Corporation said that its SKYcable and SKY Fiber services continue to operate and serve its subscribers nationwide, as they are not covered by the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission.

Critically-acclaimed films and programs are now widely considered as art, which deserve to be seen through an exceptional TV.  Visual masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists are also now easily accessible at home, as part of your interior design, with Samsung’s The Frame. 

Shopee launches 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta. An event where the e-commerce platform offers discounts and other promotions until July 7.

Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Guo Ping delivered a keynote speech titled “5G in a post-pandemic world: Countdown to the digital blastoff,” where he discussed the social value of ICT in combating COVID-19, andpractices and prospects of applying 5G in digital transformation for industries.

With more people going online these days, vivo’s V19 Neo comes in at a right time, boasting an impressive 4500mAh battery.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprise workers around the globe have had to adapt to full-time telework environments in order to maintain business functions. Even as we begin to transition to a new normal, the cultural impact of widespread remote work will remain. 38% of employees expect their companies to expand their remote work policies, meaning that telework will likely stay in place for some time.

Iloilo City has acknowledged Globe’s significant role in helping the LGU’s fight against COVID-19. The company has played an important role in ensuring constant communication between the City Hall and residents of Iloilo despite the many challenges brought by the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the critical role that technology plays both as an operations player and for business continuity purposes.

While the world was preoccupied with fighting the pandemic, new tech problems have surfaced that IT departments of schools need to face. While everyone was in a hurry to implement a new work from home scheme and new school learning arrangements, hackers were also busy exploiting holes in the new systems that are being put into place. The changes brought about by the pandemic did not only bring new ways to work and learn, but also new problems on Internet security and personal privacy.

Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced a new global skills initiative with the goal of bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year.