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Internet can cope with US and Europe lockdown surge: Nokia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 03 06:52 AM

Fears that internet networks could buckle after millions of people went into coronavirus lockdown have proven unfounded, according to a report released Thursday which details huge surges in streaming and video conferencing in Europe and the US. Read more »

Will coronavirus bump web traffic into the slow lane?

Laurent Barthelemy and Jules Bonnard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 26 10:19 PM

With more than one third of the globe's population confined to their homes in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus, some are asking if the increased demand being put on the internet could substantially slow down web traffic. Read more »

Online gaming booms as virus lockdowns keep millions at home

Sean Gleeson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 25 12:15 PM

Nearly every country around the globe has reported cases of COVID-19 infection, with frantic efforts to contain the disease prompting the near total shutdown of some of the world's biggest cities. Online gaming has proved a welcome diversion for many people chafing at movement restrictions, the cancellation of countless public events and a relentless onslaught of news about the pandemic.   Read more »

Netflix to reduce streaming quality in Europe to avoid internet overload

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 20 10:03 AM

Netflix will reduce the quality of its streaming in Europe to ease pressure on the internet, the firm said, as demand soars across the continent where millions are confined to their homes over coronavirus fears. Read more »

Beware of online scams during COVID-19 lockdown, Philippines urges public

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 10:50 AM

The Department of Information and Communications Technology on Thursday asked Filipinos to be mindful of their safety online, as the COVID-19 lockdown requires them to stay at home for at least a month. Read more »

Fast, stable internet for 'mission critical' communications during lockdown: official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 09:43 AM

The Philippines will ensure steady internet connection for "mission critical" agencies during the coronavirus lockdown that has put a strain on data infrastructure, a Cabinet official said Thursday. Read more »

6 free online educational tools so kids can keep learning at home

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 18 06:13 PM

Keep your kids informed and entertained with these educational tools, which are available online for free. Read more »

PLDT, Globe gear for data demand as COVID-19 keeps millions in Philippines indoors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 18 03:27 PM

PLDT Inc would offer a free "speed boost" for its fiber subscribers, bringing the minimum internet connection to 25 Mbps until April 30 "to address the need of the public for enhanced internet services during the COVID-19 outbreak", it said in a statement.  Read more »

Nintendo online gaming network back after major outage

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 18 01:58 PM

Gamers breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after the end of a network outage that affected Nintendo's online games, with internet-based systems under increasing pressure from people staying home over coronavirus. Read more »

Amazon increases paid sick leave due to coronavirus

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 06:45 AM

Amazon on Wednesday beefed up paid leave for workers quarantined due to the novel coronavirus or diagnosed with the COVID-19 illness.  Read more »

Indonesia arrests 6 over coronavirus internet hoaxes

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 10 06:16 PM

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Six Indonesians have been arrested for allegedly spreading misinformation online about the deadly coronavirus, police said Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian nation's confirmed infection cases jumped. Read more »

Tech lifestyles enable 'safe escape' from coronavirus

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 09 08:16 AM

For people hunkering down due to the coronavirus epidemic, the tech sector has become their new best friend with an array of lifestyle solutions making "social distancing" easier.  Read more »

China tech firm to sell gay dating app Grindr for $608 million

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 09 08:17 AM

One of China's biggest mobile gaming companies is selling popular gay dating app Grindr for $608 million after pressure from US authorities concerned over the potential misuse of user data.  Read more »

PAGCOR can't handle POGO regulation: Villanueva

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 06:39 PM

The Philippines' gaming regulatory body "cannot handle" the influx of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country, a senator said Thursday, after a Senate inquiry found various irregularities in the country's internet gambling industry. Read more »

IMMAP inducts officers, eyes own podcast, publications

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 11:37 PM

IMMAP plans include a podcast, publications, and several other projects advocating a more informed digital space.  Read more »

Tech giants free to censor content under US Constitution: ruling

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 27 08:21 AM

Tech giants including Google are free to censor content as they wish, a US court ruled Wednesday, in a landmark freedom-of-speech case concerning private internet platforms. Read more »

Google Philippines, DTI launch partnership to boost ‘online presence’ of MSMEs

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 28 10:57 AM

Google My Business puts companies in Google Maps for free and allows them to upload phone numbers and operating hours, making it easier for potential customers to find them. Read more »

Bob Iger steps aside as Disney CEO, hands off to company insider

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 26 07:04 AM

Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday chief Bob Iger was handing off the top executive post after building the media-entertainment powerhouse into the undisputed Hollywood leader.  Read more »

Netflix to release 'Top 10' feature in push toward transparency, ease of search

Helen Coster, Reuters
Posted at Feb 25 08:13 AM

Netflix Inc on Monday announced plans to launch a new Top 10 feature that will allow users to see the most popular TV series and films in their country. Read more »

Huawei says no impact on 5G supply from coronavirus

Reuters
Updated as of Feb 21 08:17 AM

China's Huawei said on Thursday the coronavirus outbreak would not affect the supply of 5G telecoms equipment to its customers after its factories resumed production.   Read more »