Posted inGovernment, Tech News

Lawmakers urge DICT to build government-owned data centers

Lawmakers advised the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to build local data centers as part of the 2026 budget to enhance data security. During the House budget hearing for next year’s General Appropriations Bill, DICT budget sponsor FPJ Panday Bayanihan Representative Brian Poe said that 90 percent of government data is stored overseas, […]

Posted inTech News, Telecoms

PLDT Enterprise and SMSGT bring internet connectivity to remote areas via Starlink

A new agreement will use satellite technology to provide high-speed internet to Philippine government agencies operating in remote locations. PLDT’s business division, PLDT Enterprise, is partnering with SMS Global Technologies, Inc. (SMSGT) to deploy satellite internet from Starlink. This initiative is designed to support public services in geographically isolated areas that lack reliable land-based internet […]

Posted inAccessories, Gaming

Xiaomi’s retro handheld console case lets users game on the secondary screen of the 17 Series

Xiaomi is blending past and present with a unique new accessory for its latest smartphones. The company has unveiled a special case that aims to give its new flagship devices the look and feel of a vintage portable game console. The product, named the Retro Handheld Console Case, is an official accessory for the recently […]

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OpenAI to launch a TikTok clone for AI-generated videos

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is reportedly planning to launch a new social media platform dedicated entirely to AI-generated short videos. This would position the maker of ChatGPT in direct competition with established services like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Sources familiar with the matter told Wired that the key distinction of this new platform […]