Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

Our phones and appliances have become an essential part of our everyday life – helping to connect us to people, work on the go and make chores easier to finish so we have more time for our passions and family.   So when we encounter issues, we want to make sure we can get them up and running again quickly so we can go back to our daily routine. That is why Samsung has committed to redefining customer service, creating an array of solutions that meet customers when and where they need it. If you need help with your Samsung products,…

GoTyme Bank and Bayad forged a partnership to for bills payment services. GoTyme customers now have access to a variety of biller brands powered by Bayad. GoTyme Bank, one of the country’s fastest growing digital banks, recently formally sealed a partnership with Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines. A joint venture between the Gokongwei group of companies and the multicountry digital banking group Tyme, GoTyme through its partnership with Bayad enables bills payment services covering household utilities, tollway RFID load, e-loading, telco, internet, government contributions, and many others. Tailor-made for the increasingly e-payment…

CHERRY redefines the charging experience as it introduces a new product, the Nitro GaN Pro Charger, your ultimate companion to keep up with a fast-paced lifestyle. For the modern nomad, staying charged is not just a convenience; it’s a necessity. Luckily, the CHERRY Nitro GaN Pro Charger is energy efficient, compact and quick charging. It has 67W fast and intelligent charging that is compatible with Iphone and Android. This accessory saves you from carrying multiple chargers by offering versatile compatibility. Moreover, it prioritizes the safety of your devices with built-in protection against overcharging, overheating, and short circuits. The intelligent charging…

The Galaxy S24 series transforms our connection with the world and ignites the next decade of mobile innovation.

Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Digital Edge”) has announced that its NARRA1 data center in Manila, which opened in early 2023, has won an award for Innovation in Energy Efficiency, Southeast Asia, at the recent W.Media Asia Pacific Cloud & Data Center Awards. The award recognizes the company’s efforts to pioneer groundbreaking cooling technology to achieve market leading levels of energy and water efficiency and demonstrates the growing prominence of the Philippines in the region’s digital infrastructure landscape.   One of the challenges of building data centers in the Philippines is its hot and humid climate, which makes cooling a key operational issue and has a…

Fifteen-month-old GoTyme Bank is bullish on reaching profitability even faster than TymeBank South Africa, significantly ahead of South Africa on all key metrics over the same time period. Proof that the phygital model is securing its rightful place in the evolving banking landscape, Singapore-based global digital banking group Tyme, the parent company of Philippines’ GoTyme Bank, achieves an annualized revenue run rate of US$160 million in 2023, while its flagship South African operation TymeBank becomes the world’s fastest profitable standalone digital bank. While a study by global consultancy Simon-Kuchor found that fewer than 5 percent of digital banks around the…

Smart subscribers have one more reason to celebrate the new year as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) to bring more exclusive rewards to subscribers with their new UnionBank Credit Card. Under this exciting partnership, qualified Smart Prepaid subscribers will receive a P2,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Rewards Credit Card, while qualified Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity subscribers will receive a P5,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Rewards, UnionBank Miles+, or UnionBank Reserve Credit Card. Eligible subscribers can make the most of this exclusive Welcome Gift…

In the competitive business landscape, where capturing audience attention is crucial year-round, Canva steps in with its AI-powered Magic Studio. This empowering tool is designed to help entrepreneurs and businesses to create visually stunning assets that make a lasting impact. The Canva Magic Studio serves as a year-round creative companion, saving people time and effort while bringing their ideas to life. Whether one is developing promotional content, custom designs, or eye-catching visuals, the Canva Magic Studio has all the tools they need. Magic Design facilitates crafting custom, attention-grabbing content in seconds, generating art tailored to individual preferences without the need…

Xiaomi today announced its collaboration with ‘BamBam Kunpimook’, also known as BamBam from GOT7, as the first ambassador for Xiaomi Southeast Asia at its latest ‘Redmi Note 13 Series’ launch event in Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok. Watch: Bambam of the Kpop group Got7 shares photos of his cats at the launch of the Redmi Note 13 series in Bangkok, Thailand. Xiaomi is well-recognized for being a world-leading technology brand that designs and manufactures smartphones and various AIoT devices for everyone including the new generation who have outstanding lifestyles and being self-assured. This collaboration is inspired by the concept of ‘Every…

Xiaomi today introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series at a launch event in Bangkok, Thailand. This exciting new series features five devices that further elevate the popular Redmi Note range: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi Note 13 5G, and Redmi Note 13. With significant upgrades to camera system, design, display and processor, Redmi Note 13 Series continues to close the gap between mid-range and flagship-level smartphones, delivering all-star durability, fantastic experience, and impressive imaging capability – all at reasonable prices. Make every shot iconic with Redmi Note 13 Series’ upgraded…