Lenovo Unveils a More Personal, Connected Future at IFA 2026

Lenovo is taking its vision for the future of technology a step further with a broad range of new devices, artificial intelligence experiences, and innovative concepts unveiled at Lenovo Innovation World during IFA 2026 in Berlin.

At the heart of the announcements is Lenovo’s Hybrid AI strategy, which aims to bring AI into practical everyday experiences across personal devices, enterprise technology, infrastructure, and services. The company is advancing its vision of “one personal AI, multiple devices,” connecting PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and applications into a more seamless technology ecosystem.

A major highlight is the expansion of Lenovo and Motorola Qira, Lenovo’s personal ambient intelligence experience. Support is expanding to more eligible Lenovo PCs with 16GB of memory, as well as selected Motorola Edge and Razr devices receiving Android 17 upgrades. The new moto watch ultra also becomes the first Motorola wearable to support Qira on compatible devices. Through a collaboration with Workato, supported Qira experiences will connect with popular services including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Slack, Outlook Mail, and Outlook Calendar.

Lenovo’s latest Yoga portfolio focuses heavily on creators and developers. The Yoga Pro 9n and Yoga 9n 2-in-1 introduce NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered capabilities, while the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Gen 2 emphasize pen-based creativity. The Lenovo Smart Canvas Concept further explores how voice, cameras, touch, and digital pens could work together across devices.

For consumers, Lenovo introduced the expressive IdeaPad Vibe series, featuring multiple color options and AI-powered experiences, alongside the IdeaCentre AIO i for homes, learning, entertainment, and everyday productivity.

Business users are also receiving significant upgrades. The new ThinkCentre, ThinkBook, ThinkVision, and ThinkShield solutions are designed to help organizations adopt AI at different stages. Local AI performance, connected displays, device management, security, and responsible AI governance are central themes throughout the commercial portfolio.

Lenovo is also looking beyond conventional laptops with Project AeroBlade Concept and Project Swan Concept, exploring ultra-thin, fanless computing and expandable mobile workspaces.

Meanwhile, Motorola expanded its device lineup with the motorola edge 70 plus, moto watch ultra, moto snap wireless charger, and a special motorola razr with Crystals by Swarovski edition.

Overall, Lenovo’s IFA 2026 announcements demonstrate how AI is becoming increasingly integrated into the devices people use to work, create, communicate, and live. Rather than treating AI as a standalone feature, Lenovo is building toward a connected ecosystem where technology becomes more personal, adaptable, and useful across both everyday life and the modern workplace.

GCash Makes Investing in Arthaland Follow-on Offering More Accessible With GStocks PH

Filipinos can look forward to easily participating in Arthaland Corporation’s (ALCO) upcoming Series G and H preferred share offering, giving investors an opportunity to invest in the sustainable property developer directly through GStocks PH, offered by broker AB Capital Securities Inc. in the GCash app. The shares are priced at PHP 500 each, with Series G (ALCPG) offering a dividend rate of 7.3260% per annum and Series H (ALCPH) offering 7.8105% per annum, subject to the terms and conditions of the issue. Preferred shares typically pay fixed dividends and give holders priority over common shareholders in receiving dividends. The offer period for ALCO’s share sale will run from September 14 to September 25.

The offering expands retail investors’ access to additional ways to earn potential income, while helping address challenges that have traditionally made stock investing less convenient. In the past, retail investors often needed a separate bank account to begin trading in the stock market and had to coordinate with a physical broker to participate in share issuances, including follow-on offerings.

The fully digital IPO/FOO subscription feature of GStocks PH, offered by AB Capital Securities Inc., provides retail investors with a more seamless and transparent investment experience during share sales like initial public offerings and follow-on offerings. With the built-in subscription meter and real-time allocation of the broker’s tranche, investors can check the availability of broker-allotted shares on GStocks PH and confirm their share allocations at the moment of subscription rather than waiting for the close of the offer period.

Should the broker’s initial tranche be fully taken up and the offering become oversubscribed on GStocks PH, retail investors can still place orders and receive their allocation results after the offer period.

“Financial inclusion is not only about more financial services. It is about creating a simpler, more rewarding experience that keeps Filipinos’ needs in mind. By digitizing financial services and making investing more convenient, we make it easier for Filipinos to participate and take greater control of their financial journeys,” emphasized Winsley Bangit, group head of new businesses at Mynt.

Fully verified GCash users can strengthen their investment journey by opening the GCash app, going to Invest, and selecting GStocks PH. The platform offers instant onboarding to new users, and free fund transfers to and from the GCash wallet with no bank account needed.

By expanding digital access to securities offerings, GStocks PH continues to help broaden participation in the capital markets and provide Filipinos with more convenient ways to earn and grow their hard-earned money.

Smart Pilots Ericsson On-Demand Roaming Breakout Service, Bringing ‘Local-Like’ Roaming Experience Overseas

PLDT’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and technology partner Ericsson have successfully completed a live demo of Ericsson On-Demand's Roaming Breakout (RBO) service, taking a step further in efforts to enhance the data roaming experience for Filipino travelers around the world.

The tests, carried out simultaneously in the United States and the Philippines, covered a range of services commonly used by travelers, including video streaming and video calling. It involved routing subscriber data traffic through a Google point-of-presence in Virginia, United States, rather than returning traffic all the way to the Philippines, resulting in better latency, faster browsing and streaming, and an overall smoother data roaming experience.

Use cases tested during the pilot included video calls via Messenger between users in the US and the Philippines and US and Sweden, with the LBO technology-enabled smartphone facilitating a smoother call experience compared to the home-routed one.

Speed tests done on both demo smartphones also showcased as much as 5x faster download speeds, significantly lower latency, and smoother 4K video streaming via LBO, enabling a ‘local-like’ overseas mobile experience, closer to what customers may expect from a local SIM or travel eSIM.

“As customer expectations evolve, we continue to actively explore technologies that can transform how our subscribers stay connected while traveling abroad. This successful pilot with Ericsson gives us valuable insights into how next-generation roaming capabilities can help deliver a leveled-up experience for Filipinos wherever their journeys may take them,” said Roderick S. Santiago, Head of Network Strategy and Architecture at PLDT and Smart. “By enabling a better roaming experience, LBO can also help us uphold the network quality and reliability that Smart subscribers have come to expect, not only in the Philippines but even when they are overseas."

Bipin Melvin, VP & Head of Cloud Software and Services, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines and the Pacific Islands, Ericsson, says: “This successful pilot demonstrates how our SaaS Core built for Google Cloud, with its ease of creating core networks anywhere in the world, can help transform the roaming experience for mobile subscribers. By enabling data traffic to break out closer to where travelers are located, Ericsson On-Demand's Roaming Breakout service can significantly reduce latency and improve performance. Together with Smart, we have shown how innovation in roaming can help deliver a more seamless, local-like experience for customers wherever they travel.”

PLDT and Smart’s push to lead in next-generation technologies reflects the PLDT Group’s broader commitment to deliver a leveled-up, world-class customer experience to Filipinos here and abroad. These efforts support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and advance the Group’s contribution to the government’s overall digitalization thrust.

Taiwan Expo 2026 Brings AI, Cybersecurity and Smart Automation to Philippines as Digital Economy Expands

MANILA, Philippines - As artificial intelligence, automation, and digital services take on a greater role in the Philippine economy, Taiwanese technology companies are bringing enterprise AI, cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing solutions to Manila through Taiwan Expo 2026 in the Philippines.

The technologies arrive as the Philippine digital economy continues to grow. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country's digital economy reached PHP2.74 trillion in 2025, equivalent to 9.8 percent of gross domestic product, representing 5.4 percent year-on-year growth.

As more businesses move operations and services online, cybersecurity risks are also becoming more sophisticated. In July 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas urged banks and other regulated institutions to strengthen cybersecurity measures in response to risks associated with advances in artificial intelligence, including the possibility of cybercriminals using AI to identify vulnerabilities and automate attacks at greater scale.

Against this backdrop, the Intelligent Technology Pavilion will showcase Taiwanese solutions spanning Artificial Intelligence of Things, edge computing, smart automation, advanced ICT, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure.

Among the technologies being presented are AI-powered person tracking and facial recognition security systems, collaborative robots designed for manufacturing environments, forklift safety technologies for warehouse and logistics operations, and zero-trust cybersecurity frameworks for enterprises.

For Philippine manufacturers and logistics operators, these technologies offer potential applications in productivity, workplace safety and automation. For banks, corporations and other increasingly digital businesses, the cybersecurity technologies provide another layer of solutions for protecting systems, data and connected infrastructure.

The Expo is also building on a proven commercial platform. Taiwan Expo 2025 attracted more than 10,000 visitors and buyers and generated approximately US$53.4 million in business opportunities.

Philippine technology buyers, system integrators, manufacturers, distributors and corporate decision-makers will again have opportunities to meet participating Taiwanese companies directly through the Expo's enhanced Business Matching Program.

Taiwan Expo 2026 brings together more than 125 Taiwanese enterprises at the SMX Convention Center Manila from September 17 to 19.

LG Philippines Sees Stronger Demand for Dehumidifiers as Monsoon Season Drives Indoor Moisture Concerns

As the Philippines enters the monsoon season, managing humidity indoors is becoming an increasingly important concern for households looking to maintain a more comfortable living environment. LG Philippines says sales of its dehumidifiers are on track for significant growth during the rainy season, reflecting stronger consumer interest in effective indoor moisture management.

The prolonged rains associated with the monsoon can contribute to elevated indoor humidity, making rooms feel damp and potentially creating conditions that are less comfortable for occupants. For many households, a dedicated dehumidifier can provide a practical way to regulate excess moisture, particularly in bedrooms, living areas, storage spaces, and other enclosed environments.

LG’s PuriCare Dehumidifier lineup is designed to address different space requirements, with select models capable of removing up to 40 liters of moisture per day and covering areas of up to 120 square meters. This makes the lineup suitable for both smaller rooms and larger residential spaces where humidity control is needed.

One of the key technologies featured in the range is LG’s Dual Inverter Compressor, which is designed to provide efficient operation while maintaining consistent dehumidification performance. Energy efficiency can be particularly relevant for consumers who expect to operate a dehumidifier regularly throughout the rainy season.

The PuriCare lineup also incorporates features focused on cleanliness and convenience. A washable pre-filter helps capture larger particles before air passes through the system, while UVnano technology is designed to help maintain hygiene within the appliance.

For connected-home users, LG ThinQ provides additional convenience by enabling compatible appliances to be managed through a smart device. Meanwhile, dedicated drying hoses and continuous drainage options can reduce the need for frequent manual emptying of collected water, making extended operation more convenient.

As weather patterns continue to bring periods of high humidity across the Philippines, demand for technologies that improve indoor comfort is likely to remain strong. LG’s growing dehumidifier sales highlight how Filipino consumers are increasingly looking beyond cooling alone and toward more comprehensive indoor air and moisture management.