Author: Dawn Solano

Google is set to launch the ‘Find My Device’ network, a new location-tracking service that may soon rival Apple’s Find My network. In an email sent to Gmail users, the search giant announced its new network that will help users locate their lost or stolen devices, even when offline. The ‘Find My Device’ network will leverage Google’s ecosystem of Android devices that will create an interconnected web of devices, assisting each other in locating lost items. This will allow users to track their devices even in situations where the device is out of Wi-Fi range or cellular networks.“To help you…

Procreate, the digital art app for iPad, has pledged not to include generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its software, saying that the technology is a “moral threat” to human creativity. The statement was issued last Monday, August 19, two months after Apple’s announcement of its own new AI software, Apple Intelligence.Aside from promising not to include AI into the app, the illustrator app assured its users that they “take pride in privacy,” and that they have no access to their artworks.“Generative AI is ripping humanity out of things. Built on a foundation of theft, the technology is steering us toward…

If you’re looking for basic outdoor surveillance without spending a fortune, consider the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300 in your options.When I learned that I was going to review a security camera, my first thought was: How do I even review a security camera? After a bit of research on security cameras, I put this one to test. Here are three things that I found out about it.1. It’s easy to useWell, it did not take me long enough to figure which trait stood out. I went with the first thing I noticed upon reviewing this product—it’s the ease of use.The…

Alibaba Cloud’s storage platform has over 11,000 hours of Olympics 2024 games content available on its cloud-based portal, which will include live sessions and athlete interviews, for its rights holders.Content+, its OBS content delivery platform, will allow media rights holders (MRH) to “create their own highlights” from any part of the world in a short amount of time. Giving access to Olympics’ 2024 games, Alibaba Cloud wants to ensure a seamless remote production that will encourage broadcasters to produce more content. President of International Business at Alibaba Cloud Selina Yuan, said that they are “very excited” to see the evolution…

Aside from venturing into the electric vehicle business, Xiaomi has set foot onto the flip phone arena. It launched its first-ever flip phone, the MIX Flip, last July 19 this year. Local and international media were invited to witness this event, and fortunately, PhilSTAR Tech was one of the two invited media representatives from the Philippines. And while there are whispers of extending this launch onto the global stage, it remains exclusive to China.Moreover, one might wonder why Xiaomi decided to join the flip phone game much later than the big players like Samsung, Motorola, HONOR, Huawei, and OPPO. The…

Although this project has been implemented for months now, it’s good to revisit the fact that the Bangko Sental ng Pilipinas (BSP) has deployed coin deposit machines, or CoDMs, in malls around Metro Manila to encourage Filipinos to deposit their “idle coins” for a more efficient coin recirculation in the country.But how does it work? The BSP has the 3Cs to teach the public on how to use it. The first C stands for “Collect,” which means to collect unused coins and bring them to any SM, Robinsons, and Filinvest malls that have the CoDM available. The coins should not…

In the Philippines, the wet season begins as early as June. The heavy rainfalls begin in July, this is caused by the southwest monsoon, or locally known as “Habagat.”And when he arrives on the tropical shores of the country, Filipinos experience frequent and often intense rainfall.To better prepare for the rainy season, PhilSTAR Tech will explain what “IP ratings” are. We usually see this in almost every gadget we buy. But what does it actually mean, and how well-protected are your devices?IP, or Ingress Protection, ratings are two-digit codes that determine the durability of electronic devices in different kinds of…

Digital Pilipinas, a private sector-led movement for tech in the country, believes that the iGaming industry is an importantcomponent of the Philippines’ digital economy, and that it needs proper support and regulation from the government and Filipinos as well. “And what’s important is that we support it, not just regulate, but we enable it so we can optimize what it can do for our country and our people,” Digital Pilipinas’ lead convenor Amor Maclang told PhilSTAR Tech during the SiGMA Asia 2024 at the SMX Convention Center in  Pasay City last June.Maclang agreed that the stigma surrounding online gambling has…

TCL, in collaboration with Abenson, unveiled the X955 Max, the world’s “first 115-inch consumer TV,” selling it at the price of P999,995 pesos, from P1,399,995, until July 31 this year.Started last June 28, the limited time offer is only valid for cash purchases at Abenson stores nationwide.In addition to every purchase of the TV, buyers will receive a free TCL505PH Side by Side Refrigerator and a TCL TAC12CSD/FBI/TCL 1.5HP CoolPro | FreshIN 2.0 Breathe, Live Cool Inverter Air Conditioner.The brand highlights the TV’s 20,000+ local dimming zones and its QD MiniLED technology, which will “redefine” every watcher’s perception of home…

The Oppo A60 smartphone began selling in the Philippines last June 7. Oppo claims that this is the strongest member of its A series, saying that it passed the MIL-STD 810 military grade shock resistance test. The tests are done in military shock labs to make sure that it can withstand any incident, from accidental drops to weathering tests. The unit seeded to PhilSTAR Tech was the Ripple Blue variant. Similar to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G design, the Oppo A60 displays a glimmering ocean waves back panel. It has a 6.6-inch LCD display and a KK6 cover glass. It’s…