Any business thinking of going up against established players is challenging, doubly so if that new business is a bank and a digital one at that. Institutional inertia, as well as carving your name in a land already dominated by recognizable brands seem like an almost impossible task. But don’t tell that to GoTyme Bank […]
Late last week, I was simply browsing my Facebook feed as usual when a notification buzzed in. Someone had accepted my friend request. While this could be deemed an everyday occurrence, the strange part is that I had never sent that person a request. Thankfully, I can now dismiss all notions of supernatural intervention as […]
It appears that Fintech companies are making the lead as some of the top companies in the Philippines according to LinkedIn. In its 2023 Top Companies Philippines list, both Maya and GCash made it to third and second place respectively. Citi and Prudential, both financial companies, made it to 12th and 14th place respectively. Accenture made […]
Crypto may not be as hyped up as it used to be–especially when Axie Infinity was one of the most-talked play-to-earn games–people still find ways to make use of the blockchain for different applications. For a former pastor, he had the idea of using crypto to launch a donation drive for supporting Christian Churches. Sounds […]
Ever heard of work-life balance? Most employees complain of not getting enough – due to incompetent management, inefficient task management, and a bevy of other factors. This leads to unnecessary overtime, burnout, Quiet Quitting, and even the Great Resignation during the pandemic. But with firms understanding that a healthy workplace will always be the best […]
One of the strange things we encountered over the internet these past few days was that Friendster, which is already dead since 2018, suddenly surfaced as a new social networking site. We’re aware that it is unofficial, but we gave the benefit of the doubt by trying to access it using a dummy account. After […]
Being a gamer in China might not be fun soon, as Blizzard announced that most of its games will stop working in the country starting January 23, 2023. The reason for this is that Blizzard is not renewing its licensing agreement with NetEase for the Chinese market. This is big news, as NetEase is the […]
Many were excited for the coming of Disney and its streaming services to the Philippines. This tidbit of news was even initially teased through listings on the local job market on LinkedIn. However, several factors have pointed to mass layoffs for Disney and its subsidiary companies. Why is this? According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, […]
After HONOR has teased that the Magic4 Pro is one of the phones that they will be bringing over to the Philippines, the brand has further revealed that the vanilla 70 and the X8 will be coming as well, giving the brand a full presence in the Philippines in the entry-level, mid-range, and premium flagship […]
The Philippines is known to be one of the best countries to travel in. It is however also known as one of the worst countries when it comes to city traffic. The question now is, are you ready to fly through traffic with Volocopter Air Taxis? You heard that right. Filipinos may soon see air […]
When thinking of timeless pop culture icons, it is virtually impossible to exclude the legendary DeLorean DMC-12 from the list. It was an automobile borne from the desire to reach years ahead of everyone else, especially in the film trilogy “Back to the Future.” Countless TV shows and movies have even spun off from the […]
Apple Inc. has successfully enlisted a former Lamborghini executive to help with its self-driving electric vehicle (EV) project. According to Bloomberg, reliable sources have already confirmed the news. However, they don’t want to be named as this is a private matter. The newest member of the Apple EV team is Luigi Taraborrelli, a former employee of […]