2026 tech forecast: From AI reckoning to internet resilience
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a moment of consolidation rather than experimentation for the global technology sector,...
Jing Garcia
BURNING CHROME | 2026: Clearing the noise, building the signal
The year opens quietly, almost deceptively so. No fireworks left in the sky, no countdown banners cluttering the screen. Just...
MOBILITY | GAC goes global as JETOUR taps Philippine holiday shoppers
Global automakers from China are accelerating their overseas expansion, with state-owned GAC Group deepening its push into the Middle East...
FINANCE | Philippine banks expand contactless payments, real-time banking platforms
Philippine banks are continuing to expand digital capabilities across payments, compliance and core infrastructure as mobile wallets and real-time platforms...
GADGETS | Smartphone brands push ecosystem features, retail expansion ahead of 2026
As the Philippine smartphone market moves toward 2026, major brands are increasingly emphasizing ecosystem compatibility, physical retail presence, and long-term...
BURNING CHROME | 2026: The year tech promises grow teeth
The hype merchants always want you to believe that the future is already here. But the truth is, the future...
ENTERTAINMENT | Which anime are worth watching this staycation season?
Year-end anime lists tend to blur together. Promotional language replaces critique, and everything is framed as “perfect for the holidays.”...
BURNING CHROME | Christmas at the edge of 2026: A year-end reflection
As Christmas settles in, 2025 feels less like a year ending and more like a system pausing between processes. The...
SPECIAL FEATURE | Liberals, conservatives, and the long arc of humanity’s future
Political debates today reduce liberalism and conservatism to tribal identities. Online, they function less as governing philosophies and more as...
MOBILITY | Performance, community drive year-end momentum for mobility brands in PH, region
High-performance cars, off-road SUVs and heavyweight motorcycles marked a busy close to 2025 for mobility brands in the Philippines and...