Author: Dawn Solano

Google is introducing the ability for users to change their Gmail usernames without creating a new account, ending years of fixed email addresses.In a blog post, the company said users will be able to modify the part of their email address that appears before “@gmail.com,” while keeping their existing account, including emails, files, and settings.The update applies to personal Google accounts and is designed to give users more flexibility as their needs or identities change over time.The feature is rolling out starting in the United States, with Google not yet confirming when it will become available in other regions. For…

The Poco X8 Pro Max arrives at a time when upgrading your phone isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. There have been a lot of things said about how expensive phones are going to be for the next few years. Prices keep climbing and the gap between midrange and flagship devices can feel harder to justify, especially for young professionals living in 2026. What this device tries to do is to offer an experience that feels complete without asking you to overpay for it.  The 6.83-inch AMOLED display is sharp and fluid enough for daily use, whether I’m…


Access to healthcare in the Philippines often breaks down not inside hospitals, but before patients even get there or after they leave with a prescription. 

PharmaServ Express is betting that a mobile-first platform can help close that gap. The platform connects patients to partner pharmacies while handling the delivery of medicines, viewing itself as a logistics layer rather than a provider. Andrian Perez, president of PharmaServ Express, told PhilSTAR Tech that the platform is designed to make healthcare accessible to anyone with a mobile phone. He described the model like the food delivery service Grab but the “focus is more…

Samsung is refining its midrange formula with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G, bringing AI-powered features, longer software support, and a more polished design to its Galaxy A series in the Philippines. Both devices feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 1900 nits. The addition of Vision Booster improves outdoor visibility, while IP68 water and dust resistance adds a layer of durability that remains uncommon in this price segment. A key visual update comes in the form of Samsung’s refined “Ambient…

Imagine this: It’s time for your monthly photo dump. You want your followers to see where you’ve been and what you’ve done all packed into one single carousel. However, when you clicked ‘post,’ you noticed that the order is not right. Fixing it meant deleting the post and starting over. Instagram is giving you a chance to edit and not lose the “likes.” The platform has introduced a new feature that allows users to rearrange photos and videos within a carousel post, even after it has been published. The update, recently shared by Instagram’s Adam Mosseri, removes a long-standing limitation…

A Facebook post from Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has put gaming platform Roblox under the spotlight in the Philippines, warning of possible restrictions if it fails to protect young users.In the post, Aguda said there are reports that Roblox is being used for “sexual predation, grooming, and exploitation of Filipino minors,” adding that platforms cannot be considered if children are at risk.Here’s what the warning means for users:Why Roblox is being flaggedThe DICT, along with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), has placed Roblox on notice over child safety concerns on March 18,…

Global digital infrastructure company Equinix said its Philippine data centers are fully covered by renewable energy as demand for local digital infrastructure continues to grow.Max Parry, vice president for growth and emerging markets at Equinix, said sustainability and access to renewable power play a key role when the company decides where to expand its data center footprint.“Firstly, when we’re selecting sites for expansion, the availability of power and our ability to secure renewable power forms a really important part of our site selection process,” Parry said during an exclusive media briefing in Makati.Equinix operates three data centers in the Philippines,…

Fortnite is set to officially return to the Google Play Store on March 19, marking the end of a years-long standoff between Epic Games and Google over app store policies and fees. The confirmed date has fueled online buzz, with a circulating post on X (formerly Twitter) capturing user reactions to the game’s comeback on Android’s primary app marketplace. “Epic Games Store continues supporting Android worldwide alongside Windows and Mac, and installation on Android will become much easier later in 2026,” Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney wrote on X. For many players, the return signals a full-circle moment after Fortnite…

Oppo is pushing to reduce one of the most noticeable trade-offs in foldable smartphones with the launch of the Find N6, which introduces a redesigned display and hinge system aimed at minimizing the screen crease. In its media release post, the company detailed its “Zero-Feel Crease” approach, which focuses on reducing both the visibility and physical depth of the fold line rather than eliminating it entirely. The crease remains present, but Oppo said it is less noticeable during typical use.The Find N6 features a titanium-based Flexion hinge designed to better distribute stress across the display. Oppo said this works with…

Microsoft has introduced a new enterprise offering aimed at expanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the workplace.Called the Frontier Suite, the business solutions package brings together AI assistants, autonomous software agents, and enterprise security tools under a new subscription tier known as Microsoft 365 E7.Here are five key things to know about Microsoft’s latest AI initiative: 1. A new enterprise AI bundle The Frontier Suite is Microsoft’s attempt to consolidate several AI and security tools into a single enterprise offering.It combines Microsoft 365 Copilot, security and compliance tools from Microsoft 365 E5, and new systems designed to manage…