Sari-sari stores using artificial intelligence (AI) for inventory planning recorded higher sales, with median revenue from their top 50 products rising by nearly four-fifths, according to Filipino technology startup Packworks. In a statement on Wednesday, June 10, Packworks said that the findings...
Philippine stocks remain among Asia’s weakest performers as investors continue to favor markets benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, while concerns over domestic economic, investment, and policy conditions weigh on sentiment, according to Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. In a...
Apple has wrapped up this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference with an AI-forward future. The highlight of the event is a revamped Siri. Now called Siri AI, this upgrade features context awareness that goes in tandem with Apple Intelligence. These updates encompass iOS 27, iPad OS, and macOS...
The Philippines recorded the lowest demand for digital skills among six Asia-Pacific economies studied by the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB), although employers’ requirements for digital competencies have been rising steadily as technology spreads across a broader range of occupations....
The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector has emerged as the most viable investment destination for American artificial intelligence (AI) firms, according to the United States Commercial Service (USCS). USCS Manila commercial specialist Easter...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world 's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and energy use and pollution will double in just four years as use of artificial intelligence...
Finding the perfect outfit online is always a bit of a gamble for Pinoy shoppers. Whether you are hunting for a cozy cardigan to survive the office air conditioning, hunting for a fresh outfit for a weekend getaway in Out of Office mode, or choosing sharp attire for a crucial job interview,...
The Philippines risks remaining a mere host for foreign-led artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor investments under the emerging United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative unless it develops stronger domestic technological and industrial capabilities, according to the University of the...
Microsoft is expanding its AI lineup with the launch of Microsoft Scout, the first product in what the company is calling a new category of AI agents called Autopilots, always-on agents that work independently on behalf of users throughout the workday. Unlike traditional AI assistants that respond...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government aims to position the city as the Philippines ' first artificial intelligence- and robot-centered city, as part of its broader push for digital transformation and the modernization of public services. East West International Education Specialist Inc....
President Marcos has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), identifying key industries and emerging technologies that will be prioritized for government incentives and investment promotion. Under Memorandum Order No. 47 signed on May 21, the President approved the latest SIPP...
DuckDuckGo 's no-AI search page tripled in traffic on May 28, 2026, and has stayed well above normal ever since. Visits are running about 84% higher than the previous average, U.S. iOS installs jumped nearly 70% week-over-week, and overall web visits are up around 30%. The trigger was Google...
