Tech Trends

Hot and sticky—that’s today’s weather in Davao. I’m sipping a cup of local coffee as I reflect on my journey. There’s a lot to unpack. The Seed of an Idea: Why Davao in 2010? In 2010, when I told my friends and family back in Seoul that I was moving to Davao City, Philippines, they […]

The Southeast Asian Opportunity and Why Davao? Southeast Asia is a digital frontier bursting with potential. When I arrived in Davao in 2010, the tech scene here was nearly invisible compared to Seoul or Manila. But underneath, I saw something powerful: a young, digitally hungry population and a rising middle class eager for new technologies.

Annyeonghaseyo, everyone! Greetings from Davao City where I’ve been soaking up the digital scene since 2010. Over these years, I’ve watched trends flash and fizzle out but few have ignited as much buzz as Web3 and its impact on the creator economy. Now that we’re in 2026, the big question isn’t “What is Web3?” but

From my corner here in vibrant Davao City, where I’ve been soaking in the tech scene since 2010, I’ve seen the SaaS landscape grow like mad. By 2026, though, we’re staring down what folks are calling the “SaaS apocalypse.” Chill out, it’s not the end of the world—just a massive shake-up that calls for some

As a Korean digital nomad who’s called the Philippines home since 2010, I’ve witnessed firsthand the dizzying pace of digital evolution. From dial-up modems to hyper-connected mobile ecosystems, the internet has constantly reshaped how we live, work, and create. In 2026, few topics are as critical to understanding our digital future as the convergence of

How to Set Up a Local AI Model on Ubuntu: The Seok-dong Guide for 2026 Kamusta, everyone! Seok-dong here, writing to you from my usual spot overlooking the azure waters of Davao. It’s 2026, and the digital landscape is buzzing more than ever. While cloud AI services are incredibly powerful, there’s a growing movement towards