Author: Dawn Solano

Google said that it is on the lookout for content that contribute to the spread of false information in the Philippines amid the campaign season of #Halalan2025.Yves Gonzalez, the Google Philippines Public Policy and Government Relations Head, reported that they are expecting the rise of searches about “politics,” which is one of the popular topics Filipino associate with “fake news.”“As we prepare for the campaign season, starting today, definitely we expect na dadami nanaman ‘yung incidents natin na either nag-sesearch about ‘fake news’ or nagkakalat ng misinformation,” Gonzalez told reporters after Google’s Safer Internet Celebration 2025, held at the Google…

It is rare to see smartphones making drastic improvements over their predecessors, nowadays. However, the OPPO Reno13 5G stands out by delivering a refreshed design, enhanced performance, and smarter AI-driven features that go beyond the usual updates.

Twenty-three year old M.R.J (not her real name) has found a safe haven in using AI tools for work. With the help of ChatGPT, research has become a walk in the park for her. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot and virtual assistant in one. It was developed by OpenAI in 2022 and launched as a free tool for all. It offers many functions, and Ruth has put most of them to use. Her work for a non-government organization requires her to write extensive reports and researches. Thus, there’s the need to be quick-paced all the time “The reason why I…

Electroworld Philippines is offering freebies valued higher than the promo price of a HUAWEI tablet being sold, following the recently launched promo deal by HUAWEI for the first month of 2025. At P18,998, the HUAWEI Matepad 11.5 will now come with five other products, namely, a PC-level WPS Office (P4,999), HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 (P1,599), a HUAWEI Smart Keyboard (P6,999), a HUAWEI M-Pen Light (P3,999), and a HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse (P1,899). The promo will run from January 17 to 31. Originally, HUAWEI made the tablet available at a price of P18,999 with a bundle of freebies valued at P15,496 in…

Positioned as the HONOR’s “toughest” phone to date, the HONOR X9C 5G claims to have triple defense against drops, water, and extreme temperatures. But does it live up to its billing? Let’s dive in. Built to endure everyday hazards The HONOR X9C 5G’s build was engineered for resilience in real-world scenarios. Its triple defense system offers drop resistance, water resistance, and heat resistance.The phone boasts a back-to-back Superdouble tempered glass. It survived our four meter drop test—a level of durability that might please clumsy users and outdoor explorers alike.Moreover, with an IP65 rating, the device can withstand water jets from…

Samsung Electronics Philippines, in collaboration with Union Bank of the Philippines, launched Samsung Finance+, a financing program that will allow its customers to purchase its products with 0% interest rate, which will only require one valid, government-issued I.D.“It’s a lowered downpayment, a lowered interest rate. It’s an ongoing promotion for everyone who wants to avail of the Samsung devices,” Samsung Philippines president Min Su Chu told the press during its launch event on December 12 at the Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati City.Aside from the low interest rate, customers who plan on buying a Samsung Galaxy device can get as…

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a program designed to help Filipino researchers, scientists, and tech entrepreneurs in the commercialization of their products or services in the local and global stage.The PROPEL program opens its existing research and develop resources, provide guidance, aand facilitate access to funding for participants.It will cater to Filipino innovators offering science and technology-driven solutions in health, information and communications technology, smart agriculture, energy and more.Furthermore, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said that they are not only looking for innovations that can only be used in the Philippines, but in the other countries…

Teradata, a global leader in data management and analytics, is doubling its efforts in the Philipppine market by bringing more of its technology in local projects for the year 2025. Praveen Thakur, Teradata’s senior vice president for global growth markets, told PhilSTAR Tech that the company is strategizing to adapt its global practices to address the unique needs of the Philippines. On that note, the Teradata executive revealed that they have partnered with the local government of Makati for the creation of a Citizen 360 Platform. The platform consolidates citizen data into a single repository, providing government officials with a…

This 144-year-old estate in Tiaong, Quezon welcomed its second renewable energy facility with a switch-on event last November 7, 2024. 

Founder and CEO of Mylo Speech Buddy, an autism learning mobile app, said that winning two golden Stevie Awards this year was a “step forward” in making conversations around autism and related speech disorders normal within the Filipino society.“By making our app accessible and highlighting the positive impact it can have on children’s lives, we aim to change perceptions and show that these conditions aren’t something to be hidden,” Mylo Speech Buddy app creator Vincent Rocha told PhilSTAR Tech via email.In September, the locally-developed app received the “Tech Startup of the Year- Software” and the “New Product of the Year-…