Author: Dawn Solano

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…

Called Taste Profile, the tool gives listeners a clearer view of how Spotify interprets their listening habits and lets them adjust the signals that shape personalized recommendations.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said a technical error in the government’s website-blocking system caused the recent access problems affecting Tumblr users in the Philippines.In a statement, the CICC clarified that the disruption was not the result of a deliberate order to block the microblogging platform.According to the agency, Tumblr was mistakenly included in a list of domains being restricted as authorities implemented measures targeting illegal online gambling websites. The system error led some internet service providers to inadvertently restrict access to Tumblr, prompting complaints from Filipino users who were suddenly unable to access the platform.The agency said…

Google is introducing new features on Google Play aimed at expanding how players discover and access paid games across devices. One of the updates is a “buy once, play anywhere” option that allows players to purchase select paid games a single and access them across Android devices and Windows PCs through Google Play Games.With the feature, a supported game bought on mobile will also be available on PC, allowing players to switch devices without purchasing the title again.Upcoming games include Moonlight Peaks, Sledding Game, and Low-Budget Repairs. These titles will be playable across mobile and PC, with player progress synced…

Imagine your child picks up your phone and tries to buy a new gadget using your mobile banking app. Then, the password works, and the one-time PIN arrives. Everything seems to work just fine—until the app asks for a quick face scan. Your child holds up the phone a few distance from the face. Seconds later, the transaction is denied. The system detected that the face on screen does not match the account holder. That scenario, shared by iProov Vice President for Asia Pacific Milko Radotic in an exclusive interview with PhilSTAR Tech, is a simplified version of how banks…

There’s something honest about firsts, like the first time you use a new brand or the first time you hold a device that carries a legacy name. It’s an encounter where you don’t have years of loyalty shaping your judgment. You just have instinct. The Xiaomi 17 was that kind of first for me; my first experience with a Leica-engineered smartphone camera. I approached it without expectations, which is perhaps the fairest way to meet a flagship that positions itself as uncompromising. Maybe that’s why what happened next felt significant. Somewhere between the first frame I shot and the first…

A text message containing a one-time password (OTP) often serves as the final step before an online banking transaction is completed. However, the same code has also become a target for scammers, who trick victims into revealing OTPs through phishing links and fake customer service calls. Due to these risks, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging banks and financial institutions to adopt stronger authentication methods that do not rely solely on SMS-based OTPs.Under BSP Circular No. 1213, financial institutions supervised by the central bank are required to implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of enhanced cybersecurity measures. …

Appliance brand Midea is aiming to recover twice the amount of plastic associated with the products it sells in the Philippines, as part of efforts to expand its sustainability initiatives.Raul Joseph Concepcion, president of the Concepcion Industrial Corp., distributor of Midea appliances in the country, said the company initially committed to recovering 100 percent of the plastic equivalent of what it puts into the market. This exceeds the government’s mandated recovery requirement. “We said 100% right away, first year. I went in, I said, no, we’re going to do 200% next year,” Concepcion told reporters on the sidelines of MideaCon…

Ubisoft has confirmed that a remake of its popular pirate-themed game “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag” is in development, reviving one of the most beloved titles in the long-running franchise more than a decade after its original release. The remake, reportedly titled “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced,” was acknowledged by the French game publisher in a blogpost as part of a broader update outlining the future of the Assassin’s Creed series. The project had long been rumored following leaks and hints from industry insiders before Ubisoft finally confirmed its existence. First released in 2013, “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag” follows…