DSWD warns public vs. fake FB account on child adoption

MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday warned the public against the fake Facebook account, “DSWD Online Baby Adoption PH”. “The account...

5 things to know about new travel booking platform

The man behind Apple News wants to shake up the travel industry and give travellers a cut of commissions from online hotel bookings. Jochem Wijnands launched...

Mitsubishi recalls 161,167 vehicles in US, Canada

DETROIT — Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is recalling 161,167 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because electric relays can cause the engine to stall or overheat. The recall affects...

Viral smartphone game lets ordinary Chinese “clap” for Xi

BEIJING — Ordinary young Chinese may not have paid close attention to Xi Jinping’s 3 1/2-hour speech this week, but they’re happy to “applaud” the president...

Applying for a credit card? Please take a selfie

NEW YORK — The selfie is everywhere — Facebook, Instagram, Twitter — and soon your bank could be asking for one in order to approve your...

Google’s sister company to help build connected community on Toronto waterfront

TORONTO — One of Google’s sister companies will help build a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront. Sidewalk Labs, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, won a...

Online storytelling app Wattpad gives users an ad free option for $5.99 a month

Canadians who prefer their online stories told without advertising to interrupt the dramatic flow can now subscribe to a “premium” version of the Wattpad app. But...

China’s Xi calls for more technology development

BEIJING — President Xi Jinping called Wednesday for the ruling Communist Party to lead development of Chinese technology industries, an area fraught with trade tensions and...

Self driving cars could ease traffic, but increase sprawl

Greenpeace faults many tech giants for environment impact

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of— The environmental group Greenpeace issued a report on Tuesday giving technology titans including Samsung Electronics, Amazon and Huawei low marks for their...