The tomatoes looked fresh when you bought them. A few dinners out and several busy evenings later, they are softening behind a container you have barely touched. And then another pack has made its way onto your grocery list because you forgot about the first one. Food waste at home can begin with that gap between what we buy and what we remember to use. For households juggling work, errands, and meals, keeping track of refrigerator contents is another task competing for attention. Samsung’s AI-enabled refrigerators offer a way to make that task easier. On supported Bespoke AI models, an…
Author: Marlet Salazar
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Future Forward, Volume 1, No. 2. Filipinos can now leave their bank cards in their wallets and pay with a phone instead. The arrival of Google Pay and Apple Pay in the Philippines brings the familiar tap-to-pay experience used in many overseas markets to local consumers. More than adding another payment option, the two services are putting pressure on banks and merchants to keep up with customers who want quicker and easier transactions. Google Pay arrived in November 2025, followed by Apple Pay on Aug. 4, 2026. Users can add an eligible…
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Future Forward, Volume 1, No. 2. At a glance: Artificial intelligence (AI) may be changing how students learn, but knowing how to use the technology will not be enough to prepare them for the future. Apple believes schools must continue teaching skills that technology cannot easily replace. These include creativity, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, curiosity, and the ability to make good decisions. These skills can help students check whether information produced by AI is correct, spot possible mistakes, and decide how it should be used. They can also help young people adjust…
Customer service three decades ago was plainly picking up a phone, listening to a customer’s concern, finding an answer—and doing it over again. When TP (formerly Teleperformance) began operating in the Philippines in 1996, the local business process outsourcing industry was still finding its footing. Since then, technology has enabled customers to easily connect with businesses, transforming the practice of customer service altogether. Today, that same interaction might happen through chat, email, or social media. A customer expert may be helping someone troubleshoot their device, protecting their account from potential fraud, or using AI to quickly analyze customer data—often within…
Philippine courts have adopted a framework for artificial intelligence (AI) that keeps people responsible for judicial decisions and requires users to disclose when they use AI in court processes. Speaking at Microsoft Frontier Transformation Day, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said the judiciary adopted its governance framework on “human-centered augmented intelligence” this year. It sets principles for using AI while the courts examine which tools, if any, should be allowed for particular tasks. “First, human primacy, which means that AI assists in research but never in adjudication itself,” he said. Leonen also identified explainability, bias audits, equal access,…
Mini LED has become a familiar label on premium televisions, but not every Mini LED TV delivers the same picture quality. The difference lies in how the tiny lights behind the screen are arranged and controlled. A television’s resolution, whether Full HD or 4K, determines how much detail it can show. But resolution is only part of the picture. “Resolution alone is just one factor for better picture quality. There are two more important aspects of better picture quality, which are light and color,” said Jaued Jimenez Cervas, product expert for TCL TV at TCL Philippines, during a roundtable held…
Technology in schools works best when teachers are able to maximize it in their lessons, according to Apple, which sees training as an important part of bringing devices into Philippine classrooms. This is especially important outside major cities, where schools may have limited access to computers, tablets, reliable internet, and technical support. Even when devices are available, teachers still need training and practical ideas for using them with students. “Ensuring educators have the training and confidence to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practice is key to Apple when bringing technology into classrooms,” said Dominic Liechti, senior director of Product…
Foldable phones promise a bigger screen without the bulk of a tablet, but their moving parts, battery life, and durability remain common concerns among buyers. HONOR is addressing those concerns with the Magic V6, which has been named the EISA Foldable Smartphone 2026-2027. The award from the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) recognized the phone’s performance, battery life, and protection against water and dust. The HONOR Magic V6 carries IP68 and IP69 ratings. These mean it is designed to withstand dust, water immersion under specified conditions, and high-pressure water sprays. The added protection is important for a foldable phone,…
Technology company Acer is expanding into AI servers, home appliances, smart healthcare, and energy as it prepares for its next 50 years while keeping personal computers at the center of its business. Andrew Hou, president of Acer Pan Asia Pacific, said PCs remain Acer’s core business, accounting for about 33% to 34% of total revenue. However, newer businesses already contribute more than 30% of the company’s revenue in Asia, showing how Acer is reducing its dependence on traditional computers. AI servers are among Acer’s biggest growth opportunities. These powerful computers provide the computing capacity needed to train and operate artificial…
Roblox has agreed to strengthen its safety measures for children in the Philippines following talks with the government. The online gaming platform will work with Philippine authorities on better age checks, faster sharing of information for investigations, and tools that can spot harmful content aimed at Filipino children. “These are concrete commitments. Now, the focus is on implementation,” Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda said, in a media release. One of the first steps is the creation of a technical working group. It will study whether Roblox can use facial age estimates, government IDs, or the…
