Author: Jayvee Fernandez

I’ve written about a fair number of tech infrastructures in my time, but walking through the details of NARRA1—the massive hyperscale data center in Laguna built by Digital Edge—made me pause. Here’s a structure that doesn’t just hold petabytes of data; it’s engineered to do it responsibly, quietly, and coolly—despite being smack in the middle of a tropical country known for 40-degree summers and surprise typhoons. There’s a nerdy story behind this piece and it has to do with reconnecting with friends right after the pandemic. I had been corresponding with Johnny Benitez, a friend from my high school years…

For years, Republic Act 7160—better known as the Local Government Code—has been both foundational and formidable for anyone navigating the intricacies of Philippine local governance. From students and SK leaders to aspiring public servants, many refer to it, but few truly grasp its depths. Tech entrepreneur and civic leader Eli Rabadon is changing that, using AI. Eli, the President-elect of the Rotary Club of Midtown Diliman and a former SK Chairman in Bulacan, recently built a custom GPT on ChatGPT to demystify RA 7160. His goal? To make one of the country’s most important—but often misunderstood—laws more accessible and engaging…

What if the path to a new passport started with a YouTube search? Paul and Bea didn’t just move to Spain. They built a thriving life in Valencia after leaving behind their successful wedding videography business in the US. Now, they’re showing others how to do the same through their YouTube and Instagram accounts, offering invaluable advice for Filipinos navigating the journey to European residency. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bea and Paul 🇪🇸 Life in Spain ☀️ Travel Tips ✈️ (@everythingisboffo) I met Bea a lifetime ago when she was still working at The Picture…

The realme 14 5G shines because of the 4th generation Snapdragon 6 chipset. We are floored. The realme 14 5G is the latest addition to the 14 number line,following the realme 14 Pro+ 5G. As this belongs to the same family of devices, the mid-range 14 is a great sweet spot in terms of features vis a vis price. As I’ve reviewed the number series since the 11 came out just after the pandemic, this series has always been a reliable contender in the mid-range space, being just affordable enough for people who can stretch their budget just little, but…

When I sat with Ben Gelman, a senior data scientist at Sophos AI, I was expecting a technical deep dive into the world of generative models and cybersecurity. What I got instead felt closer to a Black Mirror episode than a technical brief—except this one isn’t fiction. Gelman’s latest research focuses on how generative AI can be weaponized for political manipulation. Not just the kind of broad, meme-based misinformation we’ve seen during previous elections—but something far more sophisticated, precise, and disturbingly personal. “The biggest shift,” he tells me, “is how low the barrier has become for launching highly targeted disinformation…

When ChatGPT and other generative AI tools were introduced to the world months ago, I predicted that sooner, more than later, we would have more identity impersonation scams on the rise. True enough, we saw a trickling of a few generative AI impersonations but in the past week, the trickling has become an overflow of such as promoted on Facebook. These ads consist of prominent political, media and business figures such as Ramon Ang, the Gokongwei family, the Tulfos, Cathy Yang and Joel Villanueva. These chat heads follow a very specific script — that this is some sort of golden…

I printed an old photo today. Pictured here, this is one of my underwater shots using an old Canon 350D, my very first DSLR from 2006, from my very first media job. It was an odd 2 years because everyone was walking around the city with a Canon 350D slung around their necks. An age before smartphone photography. But I digress. The highlight of the day was Canon’s new lineup of PIXMA and MAXIFY printers. The full showcase of ** checks notes ** 18 printers shows that there’s a printer for everyone. From low volume printing of less than 40…

In photo: TCL Executives joined by guest celebrities Rhian Ramos, EJ Obiena, and Valeen Montenegro commemorate the 2025 TCL Grand Launch in a night of celebration and innovation. It’s rare to see a brand stay relevant for over two decades, but TCL has managed to do just that—and more. Celebrating its 25th year in the Philippines, TCL marked the milestone with a grand launch event held at Okada Manila, themed “Legendary Moment, Timeless Greatness.” More than just a retrospect, the night also offered a glimpse into the future of home technology. From being known primarily as a TV brand, TCL…

Let’s get this out of the way. I can highly recommend the POCO F7 Ultra. In the past months, the term “flagship killer” has been loosely thrown around by marketing departments of handheld devices, to the point that the term itself has lost its luster. But once in a while, you have, in perfect timing, devices that really do push the industry forward. I remember the HONOR Magic6 Pro being such a device, which I reviewed last year. This year, the POCO F7 Ultra pushes the boundaries further as a performance phone in all aspects: GPU, camera, connectivity, battery life,…

OK so this is a bit late, but I spent some time with the Lenovo Legion Go S, the latest handheld from Lenovo. As someone who has dabbled with the Steam Deck, own an Ayaneo 2S, and have also played with the previous iteration – the Legion Go, I have some thoughts. The Lenovo Legion Go S marks some evolution in Lenovo’s handheld gaming lineup, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, the original Legion Go. While the initial model was lauded for its blend of gaming prowess and productivity features, the Go S aims to refine this formula…