Author: Dawn Solano

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, and Galaxy Watch9, expanding its foldable lineup while bringing new Galaxy AI features across smartphones and wearables. The new Galaxy Z lineup offers three foldables aimed at different users, with Galaxy AI tailored to each to make multitasking and daily tasks more seamless. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads the lineup with an 8-inch display, a 200-megapixel camera, and Samsung’s thinnest Fold design yet. It also introduces a larger battery, faster charging, and an upgraded cooling system for heavier workloads. The Galaxy Z…

Spider-Man fans in the Philippines can now stream Spider-Man: No Way Home on Disney+, with the blockbuster joining five other Spider-Man titles on the platform. The addition gives subscribers access to six Spider-Man adventures spanning multiple generations of the web-slinging hero, from Tom Holland’s Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy to Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man films and the Oscar-winning animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Available on Disney+ Philippines are Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Released in 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home became one…

Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to replace the audio on published feed and carousel posts without deleting and reuploading them, making it easier to update older content while keeping existing engagement. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update in a post, saying users can change a post’s soundtrack by opening the post, tapping the three-dot menu, selecting Edit, and replacing the audio. Previously, users who wanted to change the music on a published post had to delete it and upload it again, resetting the post’s performance. The update is expected to benefit creators and brands that…

Google is expanding its AI-powered shopping tools as more consumers in Southeast Asia (SEA), including the Philippines, use artificial intelligence (AI) to help decide what to buy.In a commissioned Ipsos study, 82% of Google users of AI Overviews or AI Mode said the features help them make decisions faster, while 80% said they feel more confident about their purchases.A separate Kantar survey found that 86% of Gen Z respondents in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand said AI-powered Search helps reduce decision fatigue.The company introduced Commerce Media Suite, a tool that enables advertisers direct shoppers from YouTube ads to checkout…

Facebook users reported problems accessing the social media platform on Sunday, with outage reports on Downdetector increasing to 4,902 as of 3:57 p.m. on July 19. According to Downdetector, 62% of the reports were related to the Facebook website, while 12% involved the mobile app. Another 16% of users said they were having trouble logging in. Facebook in the desktop version shortly displayed an error instead of loading the site. As of this writing, however, the Facebook mobile app remains accessible. Users also shared similar experiences on other social media platforms, saying they encountered error messages or could not load…

Sony Philippines has urged consumers to purchase cameras, lenses and accessories only from its authorized dealers, following reports of unauthorized resellers offering Sony products in the country. In a public advisory posted on its official Facebook page, the company said it has received concerns from customers regarding unauthorized dealers. Sony warned that buying from unofficial sellers could affect product quality assurance, warranty coverage and eligibility for after-sale services. “To ensure your satisfaction with product quality, warranty rights, and eligibility for after-sale services, we encourage everyone to only purchase Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories from the authorized Sony dealers,” the company…

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) workflows have been used in around 300 Netflix titles so far in 2026, according to the streaming company’s second quarter shareholder letter.Netflix said GenAI is being used throughout the production process, from concept development and pre-visualization to post-production and final delivery. The company said most of the work has been concentrated in post-production.“We are increasingly leveraging these tools to deliver higher quality output more quickly and at a lower cost than traditional methods,” Netflix said.It cited the Indian title “Glory,” Brazil’s “Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri” and the US production “The American Experiment,” which used…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order replacing Memorandum Circular No. 78, a 1964 policy governing government data classification, with a new framework designed for the cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) era.Executive Order No. 119 updates the country’s approach to classifying and storing government data, replacing a framework introduced when records were largely paper-based.The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said the policy reflects the rise of cloud computing, AI and other digital technologies in government.The order adopts a risk-based data residency framework instead of requiring all government data to remain in the Philippines. Storage requirements will…

KUALA LUMPUR – HUAWEI has expanded its premium consumer device lineup with the introduction of the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series smartphones and the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S earbuds, highlighting new artificial intelligence (AI) features alongside upgrades in mobile photography, audio, and industrial design. First in the lineup is its new smartphone, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, which is equipped with a 200-megapixel telephoto camera designed for long-range photography and video capture. The camera is paired with chip-level RAW image processing technology that enables higher-resolution telephoto images and supports up to 20x telephoto video recording. The device also features a…

Meta has introduced Muse Image, a new artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation model that expands the company’s creative AI tools across its platforms while giving users new ways to generate and edit images using text prompts and existing photos. Developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, Muse Image allows users to create images from text prompts, edit photos through sketches and annotations, and combine multiple reference images into a single composition. The feature is now available through the Meta AI app and powers new AI experiences on Instagram Stories and WhatsApp in select countries. Meta said Muse Image will also be integrated into…