China cracks down on WeChat, other instant messaging services

BEIJING — China is targeting popular smartphone-based instant messaging services in a month-long campaign to crack down on the spreading of rumors and what it calls...

Google: We’re building a car with no steering wheel

LOS ANGELES — Google will build a car without a steering wheel. It doesn’t need one because it drives itself. The two-seater won’t be sold publicly,...

Telcos file TRO vs P7-billion SMS refund order

MANILA — Telecommunication companies in the country filed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the order by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to refund P7 billion...

Gov’t aims for higher wind power projects

MANILA — To increase the country’s power capacity, the government is now aiming to raise installation targets for wind power projects, according to the National Renewable...

PH Universities to offer BPO course

MANILA — After reports on the growing number of call center agents in the country, 17 Philippine state universities will soon offer courses to prepare students...

Prosecutors: Hacker helped thwart 300 cyberattacks

NEW YORK — A prolific computer hacker who infiltrated the servers of major corporations later switched sides and helped the government disrupt hundreds of cyberattacks on...

Sony in China joint venture to sell PlayStation

HONG KONG — Sony is joining forces with a state-owned Chinese company to make and sell PlayStations and games in China after the country dropped a...

Recto files bill prohibiting expiration of prepaid loads

Solon seeks for mobile phone insurance policy

MANILA — To address the prevailing mobile phone robberies, Paranaque City Rep. Eric Olivarez recently proposed a bill requiring mobile companies to offer insurance coverage. buy lexapro...

Recto files Free Metro Manila WiFi Act

MANILA — An act that would mandate the government to provide free wireless internet access in key locations in the National Capital Region was recently filed by...