Extortion and ransomware accounted for more than half of all cyberattacks worldwide in the past year, according to Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report, which highlights a dramatic rise in financially motivated cybercrime and the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by both attackers and defenders.
IDC said the rebound was driven largely by strong demand in the premium segment, where consumers upgraded to the latest devices featuring innovative designs and AI capabilities.
In one of the most striking findings, the Philippines ranks 6th globally in ChatGPT usage, with 42.4% of individuals aged 16 and above using the AI tool in the past month — far above the global average of 26.5%.
Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT dominated the latest Opensignal Fixed Broadband Experience Report with Globe and PLDT snatching some points as well as fiber and 5G fixed wireless reshape household connectivity.
Nearly eight in ten Filipino gig workers are satisfied with the flexibility and earnings potential of their work, but most still worry about job security and long-term benefits, according to a new Ipsos study.
The findings show that while bargains still matter, customer experience has become the true driver of loyalty and repeat spending in the Philippine e-commerce market.
A recent survey by app-based research firm Tangere indicates growing public interest in blockchain technology and its potential role in government transparency.
The global smart vacuum market recorded shipments of 6.17 million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20.5% year-over-year increase, according to the latest data analyst firm IDC.
