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Lia Espina

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Multimedia Content Producer for PhilSTAR Tech. Lia is also tech and lifestyle writer with over a decade of experience in making gadgets, games, and digital trends easy to understand. Most days, you’ll find her writing with a milk tea in hand and at least one cat supervising.

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Features

Future Reference, Entry #1: Will you want to live in a Beta Test? Life inside Toyota’s Woven City

Welcome to Future Reference—my ongoing series where I track down the strange, ambitious, and quietly mind-blowing things shaping our not-so-distant tomorrow. Think of this as a living journal of tech that feels like sci-fi… until you realize it’s already happening.
Features

So you want to use AI the right way? Here’s how not to be THAT person

If you want to actually use AI responsibly (and not just copy-paste prompts into ChatGPT for funsies), here’s a guide.
Opinion

China is making AI mandatory in schools—And maybe that’s not such a bad thing

China is not just teaching kids how to code.
Features

Tariff 101: Why you should care (especially if you love tech)

What import taxes in the U.S. have to do with your next gadget—and why the Philippines isn’t immune
Gaming

U.S. gamers are mad about the Switch 2 delay—Here’s what’s really going on

Heads up, Nintendo fans: the Switch 2 is still launching globally on June 5, but if you're in the U.S., you’ll have to wait a bit longer to preorder.
Gaming

Nintendo Switch 2: To buy or not to buy

That is the question every gamer has on their mind right now.
Games

Nintendo Direct March 2025: Every game announced and why it’s a great time to own a Switch

Here is a comprehensive look at everything that was announced
Gadgets

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro review: A versatile all-around tablet for Php21,995

It’s not the cheapest tablet out there, but for Php21,995, it’s one of the most complete packages you can get.
Gadgets

The Galaxy S25 sets a new performance benchmark—And I’m tempted

So, what exactly makes the S25 so tempting? Let me tell you all about it.
Games

Monster Hunter Wilds – A fresh take or a missed hunt?

Capcom’s latest entry in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds, takes the franchise into new territory—literally.
Events

ASUS ROG unveils the ROG Phone 9 series in the Philippines

For mobile gamers looking for top-tier performance with a futuristic design, the ROG Phone 9 Series is shaping up to be an exciting choice.
Enterprise

AI is changing cybersecurity — Is your business ready for what’s coming?

“Artificial intelligence is predicted to be a primary tool for cybercriminals,” warns Trend Micro’s 2025 predictions report​.
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