Author: Dawn Solano

From solving customer inquiries to helping us choose our “next buy,” AI chatbots have clearly taken up space in business operations. We encounter businesses’ bots on Facebook and on shopping apps like Lazada, and don’t notice at all. That’s where the problem comes in. Everyday, these tools multiply everywhere in the world. In the Philippines, we are still playing catch-up.Today, our problem is no longer the lack for innovation but the lack of visibility. We no longer know how fast we are progressing with this technology. For this topic, we had the chance to interview David Irecki, Boomi’s Chief Technology…

The program is an expansion of Digital Cities 2025. This new phase will focus on digital communities and regions, ensuring that technology-driven development reaches even the most remote areas.

As a nature lover, mountain trails and hovering trees excite me. This is why when PhilSTAR Tech was invited to join realme’s Clarity Camp in Mt. Daraitan, Rizal, there was no way of declining the invitation.And what better way to test the realme 14 Pro+ 5G than in the great outdoors, where its camera prowess, battery life, and rugged durability could truly shine? The realme 14 Pro+ 5G immediately stands out with its 6.83-inch 1.5K Quad-curved OLED display. With a resolution of 2800 x 1272 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, scrolling feels fluid, and visuals appear crisp.The 1500-nit local…

Sa gitna ng mga mahahalagang isyu tulad ng International Criminal Court (ICC) trial ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, mas dumami ang kumakalat na maling impormasyon.Dahil dito, mahalagang matutunan kung paano suriin ang mga balitang ating nababasa upang maiwasan ang panlilinlang at hindi tayo madaling mabiktima ng disimpormasyon. Pero, una sa lahat, kailangan natin ilista ang mga rason kung bakit kumakalat ang pekeng balita:Isa na rito ang social media algorithms. Mas pinapakita ng Facebook, TikTok, at iba pang social media platforms ang mga post na maraming reactions at shares, kaya madalas na mas kumakalat ang pekeng balita kaysa sa totoong impormasyon.Pangalawang…

Bhavana Chauhan, LinkedIn’s country lead for the Philippines, said that they have seen a 140 percent increase in people adding new skills to their profiles, globally. 

Singapore Airlines (SIA), its budget airline Scoot, and Thai Airways have announced a ban on the in-flight use and charging of powerbanks, citing safety concerns linked to lithium battery-related fire risks. The policy change, which aligns with international aviation safety regulations, aims to prevent potential overheating incidents that have occurred on aircraft in recent years. In their Facebook posts, SIA and Scoot announced that it will implement the ban starting April 1, while Thai Airways will enforce the same rule beginning March 15. Under the new regulations, passengers can still carry power banks in their hand luggage but will no…

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched the country’s first liquid cooling showroom, introducing advanced cooling technology amid the Philippines’ rising heat index and growing demand for efficient data center solutions. The showroom, named as the AI Synergy Lab, showcases liquid cooling technology designed to support the increasing demands of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads. Liquid cooling, which uses fluid-based systems to dissipate heat more efficiently than traditional air cooling, is gaining traction globally as data centers seek to optimize energy consumption and improve system performance. The Philippines is seeing increased investments in its data center industry,…

Qualcomm is ramping up efforts to gain market share in the PC industry after holding a relatively low position in 2024, betting on its Snapdragon X Series processors and AI-driven capabilities to disrupt the space. The company’s share of the global chipset market declined from 30% to 26% in the third quarter of 2024, according to industry reports. But Qualcomm remains hopeful, saying that it aims to capture 50% of the market by 2029. In an exclusive interview with Kedar Kondap, the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, he said that their long-term strategy for gaining…

If you’re thinking about getting a smartphone for the youngest member of the family, durability is probably at the top of your list. Kids drop things, sometimes a lot. You also want something that won’t break the bank but still keeps up with today’s digital demands. Enter the HONOR X9c Smart—a tough, 5G-ready smartphone that delivers all the essentials at an affordable ₱13,999 price tag. For the active and sport-loving kid The HONOR X9c Smart is designed to take a beating. Certified with a 5-star SGS drop resistance rating, this phone can handle falls up to 2 meters—which means if…

Rakuten Viber, the global messaging app, is set to launch its own e-wallet service for Filipinos in the second half of 2025, expanding its ecosystem beyond messaging and its recent move into the dating scene.Viber CEO Ofir Eyal told reporters in a media briefing on Tuesday that the expansion is part of their goal in strengthening its position as a super app in the Philippines.“If Viber Pay was operational today, it would be one the largest fintech services in the Philippines,” Eyal said.Viber’s decision to launch its digital wallet service in the Philippines was driven by the country’s strong international…