Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

How much of your gear bag does your power source take up? For digital nomads, freelance creatives, and work-from-home workers, staying productive on the move often means carrying around multiple gadgets, cords, adapters, and multiple power banks just to survive the day. We have normalized carrying all this extra weight because the alternative of having a call drop in the middle of a major client meeting or losing work during unexpected brownouts is a nightmare. Maintaining continuity is vital, but what if securing your daily energy did not require so much literal heavy lifting? It is time to rethink how…

Fitness is often measured through numbers: running speed, repetitions, distance, or workout time. But staying healthy also means knowing when to slow down, recover, and choose activities that fit your body. Samsung highlighted this approach through “Train Run Recover with Galaxy,” a wellness event for #TeamGalaxy members. Participants joined high-intensity interval training (HIIT), barre classes, and Run with Galaxy sessions while using the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 to track their activity and health data. TRAIN: Find the movement that works for you People have different fitness goals and abilities. HIIT may help build strength and endurance, while lower-impact…

Google DeepMind and Google Research have introduced WeatherNext 3, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that updates weather forecasts every hour. It now provides weather information used in Google Search, the Gemini app, Google Maps, Google Maps Platform Weather API, and Google Earth Engine. For ordinary users, the biggest change may be more accurate rain and snow forecasts. Google said WeatherNext 3 can improve these forecasts by up to 50% when people are planning a day or more in advance. The improvements may be especially useful in parts of Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America. Some areas in these regions have…

Rainy weekends have become the perfect excuse to stay in, gather around the TV, and enjoy quality time with family. Whether it’s streaming the latest blockbuster, binge-watching a favorite K-drama, or playing online games together, creating a great entertainment experience at home has become more accessible than ever. Through PLDT Home’s partnership with Samsung, the Global No.1 TV and Soundbar brand, subscribers can enjoy exclusive discounts on selected Samsung TVs and entertainment devices, making it easier to build a smarter and more immersive entertainment space at home. Here are five simple ways to elevate your home entertainment without overspending. Whether…

Apple’s iOS 27 update is packed with artificial intelligence (AI) features, but one of its most useful changes may be much simpler: It could make everyday iPhone tasks faster than before. Apple said apps can open up to 30% faster with iOS 27. Photos may appear up to 70% faster after they are taken, while sending files through AirDrop can be up to 80% faster. Those improvements could matter more to many users than a long list of new features. Waiting a little less for an app to open, a photo to appear, or a file to transfer may not…

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, or MSMEs, are critical to the Filipino way of life. In fact, they comprise the backbone of the Philippine economy as they make up about 99 percent of all businesses in the country while providing some 60–63 percent of the nation’s total employment and accounting for about 36 percent of the gross domestic product or GDP. Unfortunately, this critical sector is beset with challenges that make it difficult for business owners at this level to stay open, much less thrive. Filipino MSMEs face multiple interconnected challenges, with technology and digitalization representing a major and persistent…

Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI) and Proterial Philippines Inc. signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), with the latter’s facility in LIMA Estate, Batangas to source power from a 1,587.20 kilowatt-peak ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system. Targeted to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027, the project represents the first ground-mounted solar installation within the estate. “Through this collaboration, we are taking a meaningful step toward reducing our carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency, and contributing to the country’s transition to a more sustainable energy landscape,” said Proterial Philippines, Inc. President Yoshiaki Yamashita. “As a responsible corporate organization, we recognize…

Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone. The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display designed for one-handed use. Unfolding the device reveals a 7.6-inch inner screen, the largest display Apple has offered on an iPhone. The company said the inner display is 50% larger than that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Both screens have the same shape, allowing apps and other content to resize without suddenly changing their layout. The displays also support ProMotion, Always-On display, and up to 3,000 nits of brightness for better outdoor viewing. Apple added a matte nano-texture finish to the…

Infinix has launched the XPAD 30 Pro in the Philippines, offering an 11-inch screen, 4G connectivity, and gaming features at a starting launch price of Php 12,999. The tablet is designed for users who want a larger screen for mobile games, streaming, schoolwork, and everyday online tasks without paying laptop-level prices. Its SIM card support also allows users to access 4G mobile data when Wi-Fi is unavailable. The Infinix XPAD 30 Pro runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Users can add up to 2TB of storage through a microSD…

As the Philippines gears up for one of the biggest e-commerce events of the year, Star Digital Solutions (SDS) is preparing for the upcoming 9.9 Mega Campaign, bringing together leading brands, creators, and e-commerce strategies designed to capture one of the year’s biggest online shopping moments. Recognized as a top MCN and TikTok Shop Partner (TSP) agency in the Philippines, Star Digital Solutions is entering 9.9 with an expanding portfolio of major accounts across FMCG, beauty and personal care, fashion, health, and technology—strengthening its position as one of the country’s emerging forces in e-commerce and livestream commerce. The agency’s growing…