IdeaSpace Foundation is collaborating with US-based automation and test equipment maker National Instruments (NI) to encourage and support technology startups in the Philippines and Southeast Asia region.
The local subsidiary of Korean consumer tech giant Samsung has introduced in the country the Side Sync, an application that bridges the gap between Samsung Android devices and Samsung PCs.
Filipino Voice Search is activated for all Android mobile devices running Android 2.0 or higher. It is coming soon to iPhone via the Google Search App.
The DOTC recently completed its database on bus, train, and jeepney routes in Metro Manila called the Philippine Transit Information Service (PTIS), and it is opening it to the public via the Philippine Transit App Challenge.
Smart Communications and IdeaSpace Foundation are encouraging developers to hack their way into Silicon Valley by joining the Philippine leg of the AngelHack Spring Global Challenge, which is said to be the world?s largest coding marathon to date.
Pouch, an all-in-one rewards app that eliminates the need for hard-to complete loyalty cards, was launched in the country recently to allow users to carry their cards in their phones instead.
Ten local technology startups won up to P5 million in funding in a national search conducted by IdeaSpace Foundation, a business incubator backed by companies from the PLDT group.
Google has unveiled an offline translation via downloadable language packs for its Google Translate app for Android, allowing users of Google Translate take advantage of the tool even when they don't have an Internet connection or have poor reception.
