Internet users in the country reported connectivity problems on Friday, October 2, as an undersea cable segment between the Philippines and Singapore was reported offline. The UP Diliman Network Helpdesk said it was informed that one of the undersea cable segments connecting the two countries was offline, warning of increased latency and intermittent performance, particularly when accessing websites hosted overseas. The university said the issue was not limited to its network and that other local internet service providers and telecommunications companies could experience slowdowns depending on their primary links. Users of Globe, PLDT and Converge ICT also reported connectivity problems…
Author: Dawn Solano
Dawn Solano
Content Producer for PhilSTAR Tech
Amazon is giving its Kindle lineup a splash of color, including one shade that should sound particularly familiar to Filipino readers: Ube. The company unveiled a redesigned Kindle family on Oct. 1, introducing new colors Ube, Alpine Sky, Seaglass Green and Fig alongside Graphite. The Ube option, described by Amazon as a rich purple, is available on the new six-inch Kindle. And yes, Amazon is referring to the purple yam. The company said the color was inspired by the growing popularity of ube, following the success of the Matcha Kindle introduced in 2024. Amazon vice president of design Chris Green…
Proposed restrictions on short-form video feeds for minors could curtail children’s access to information and other digital rights without necessarily shielding them from online harm, digital creators and child rights advocates said. In separate interviews with PhilSTAR Tech, the advocates said lawmakers should focus on harmful content and platform accountability instead of restricting a format also used by young people for education, communication and expression. The House of Representatives is considering the proposed Children’s Social Media and Online Gaming Safety Act, which seeks to impose age-based restrictions on minors’ access to social media and online gaming platforms.The measure would prohibit…
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 series, with the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra measuring just 5.1 millimeters thick, the thinnest Galaxy Tab the company has produced to date. Despite its slim profile, the Tab S12 Ultra comes with an 11,600mAh battery and is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 processor. It weighs 692 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 695 grams for the 5G version. Samsung said the processor delivers up to 19% faster CPU performance, 17% improved GPU performance and 61% faster NPU processing compared with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. A redesigned 3D vapor chamber is also used…
Buyers of the HONOR 600S can join a raffle with PHP 1 million worth of SM Gift Passes as part of the smartphone’s Philippine launch. HONOR Philippines said the promo will run from Oct. 1 to 9, covering customers who pre-order or purchase the HONOR 600S during the period. The promo is available to customers who pre-order the phone at authorized HONOR physical stores nationwide and Globe Telecom stores. Purchases made through HONOR’s official stores on Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop are also covered. For purchases made at physical stores, customers must claim their pre-ordered HONOR 600S on Oct. 10…
The REDMI Note 17 Pro Max has one feature that is difficult to ignore, and that is its 10,000mAh battery. I left the phone at 47 percent and simply stopped using it. I did not run a video on loop or deliberately drain the battery. I just left it alone. It took roughly a week to reach 1 percent before the phone eventually went into hibernation mode. That is not a measure of normal battery life, of course. An idle phone consumes considerably less power than one being used throughout the day. Yet, it is a good indication of just…
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) acknowledged Thursday that it was not aware of the extent to which Filipinos were using Discord for business, education and other purposes beyond gaming, saying the platform had not made these uses clear to the agency. CICC Director Wayawaya “Aya” Macalma made the admission during the CICC Hotline 1326 program on Radyo Pilipinas, as she addressed the backlash over the temporary blocking of Discord in the Philippines. “Yung mga bagong sinasabi ng ibang mga naapektuhan ng Discord, ginagamit pala nila sa business, ginagamit pala nila sa pag-aaral, hindi pa naka-klaro sa amin yan…
The HONOR Magic V6 packs a large foldable display, long-lasting battery and capable cameras into a slim, durable design. Here’s what it’s like to use as an everyday phone.
Reddit and Discord have reached out to the Philippine government to discuss stronger online safety measures for children after the two platforms were given 24 hours to establish local representation in the country. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) granted both platforms extensions after Reddit responded within the deadline and Discord separately sent a letter expressing its willingness to work with authorities. CICC Executive Director Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso said Reddit officials met with the agency online on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve coordination. Reddit Vice President of Policy Jessica Ashooh, Deputy General Counsel Leslie Liu, and Policy…
HONOR Philippines will launch the HONOR 600S in the country on Oct. 1, expanding its HONOR 600 smartphone lineup with a model featuring a large-capacity battery, 5G connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. According to the company, the device is designed for users who rely on their smartphones for entertainment, content creation, work and connectivity. One of the phone’s highlighted features is HONOR AI Image to Video 2.0, an AI-powered tool for creating videos from images. The device will also support 5G connectivity and carry an 8,100mAh battery. HONOR said the battery is designed to support extended use for activities…
