Google to bankroll, build wireless networks across Africa: WSJ
The Internet search giant - which has for years espoused universal Web access - is employing a patchwork quilt of technologies and holding discussions with regulators from South Africa to Kenya.
TESDA ties up with Autodesk on free design software
The three-year partnership will offer Philippine students free access to Autodesk education software in TESDA-owned institutions as well as its network of public and private TVET institutions all over the country.
Yahoo’s rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
Mayer faces plenty of challenges in her efforts to turn six-year-old Tumblr into a money-spinner, not least among them retaining users while devising new types of non-intrusive online ads outside of Yahoo’s traditional area of expertise.
Intel CEO shakes up units, creates ‘new devices’ group
Intel’s new chief executive, Brian Krzanich, has launched a sweeping company reorganization and created a unit aimed at growing its market share in mobile technology.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up
Microsoft hopes its third-generation console will attract video game fans who are increasingly sampling games on mobile devices, while also becoming a hub for living room entertainment.
PLDT sweetens SME DSL offer with Samsung gadgets
Under the new PLDT myDSL Biz plans, SMEs will not only get fast access to the Internet and allow their customers to surf the Web in their respective establishments, they will also get to own gadgets by Samsung as well.
Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub
The console debut, to be streamed worldwide to Internet-linked Xbox 360 consoles, will spotlight the hardware and platform while Microsoft will show off games at E3.
Former Nokia software team unveils its first smartphone
Jolla was founded by Nokia’s former MeeGo software team that was shut down after the company decided to switch to Microsoft’s Windows Phone software in 2011.
China trying to manage exposure of corruption online
While the Chinese government tolerates anti-corruption vigilantism, it is also extremely leery of the threat the Internet can pose to Communist Party rule.
Filipinos continue smartphone transition; adoption up by 146% — GfK
Gathering data from retail stores in the Philippines from April 2012 to March 2013, GfK said as much as 5.7 million smartphone units were sold in the country.
Yahoo! buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up
The deal, announced on Monday, is a bold bet by Yahoo! Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the company by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue.
Yahoo! looks to Tumblr as elixir for revival
The deal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, if confirmed would be the largest for Yahoo! since Marissa Mayer took over as chief executive last year.
Smart offers unlimited LTE for 2 years on new iPad plans
Smart’s iPad plan owners will enjoy guaranteed unlimited LTE connection for the duration of their two-year lock-in period.
Smart, IdeaSpace invite developers to hack their way into Silicon Valley
Winners of the local June 8 to 9 hackathon will receive local mentorship for 11 weeks, and will be flown to Silicon Valley where US-based AngelHack will help turn their big idea into a startup.
Yahoo!’s board approves $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition: WSJ
Yahoo! is keen on fast-growing Tumblr because its younger user base would bolster the older website’s “cool factor,” the technology blog AllThingsD cited the sources as saying.
VIDEO | Technologists say apps can aid in Asia
Tech innovators and app designers attending the recent ”Apps For Asia – Redesigning Development” program in Uttar Pradesh, say technology holds the answer to many of Asia’s poverty-related problems.
Internet in ‘coma’ as Iran election looms
Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month’s presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say.
Top 5 Philippine-branded mobile devices of Q1 2013
We sifted through what seems to be a huge pile of those launched — but not necessarily available — in the first quarter of this year and came up with five that have tickled our fancy.
