Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

HONOR Philippines is giving away 101 gadgets in what the company says is its biggest giveaway yet, giving more Filipinos a chance to own one of its devices without making a purchase or even following its social media page. The nationwide promotion includes a range of HONOR products, including the latest HONOR 600 Series smartphones. Unlike many online giveaways, joining is simple. Participants only need to leave a comment on HONOR Philippines’ official giveaway post on Facebook. Following the page is not required. The campaign is part of the company’s effort to thank its growing community of users. HONOR has…

Filipinos faced 16,619 phishing attacks in the first half of 2026 as cybercriminals stepped up efforts to steal passwords, bank details, and other personal information using fake messages and artificial intelligence (AI). A new Cyber Threat Landscape Report from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS) found that phishing remains one of the most common ways criminals trick people into giving away sensitive information. Many scams started with fake emails, text messages, or social media posts claiming that a bank account had been locked or that urgent action was needed. However, VCS warned that phishing attacks are becoming much harder to detect because…

Infinix is expanding its range of smart lifestyle devices with the launch of the AI Glasses Audio XGA01 and the XPocket Fan Series, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) and portable cooling into products designed for everyday use. The new devices are part of the company’s AIoT (artificial intelligence of things) ecosystem, which connects smart gadgets to make daily tasks easier and more convenient. The Infinix AI Glasses combine the look of regular eyewear with AI-powered features. The glasses come in three frame styles, Riviera, Horizon, and Verge, to suit different preferences, from classic to modern designs. The AI Glasses include tools…

Canon Philippines is stepping up its support for the country’s growing community of content creators with two new programs that aim to help aspiring photographers, videographers, and digital storytellers build their skills and careers. At Creator Experience Day held recently, the global provider of imaging, printing, and optical technologies for consumers, businesses, and professionals introduced Canon Creator Camp and the Canon Campus Tour, initiatives designed to make training, hands-on experience, and creative communities more accessible across the Philippines. The launch shows the growing demand for content creation as more Filipinos turn to social media, online businesses, and digital platforms for…

TikTok is introducing new features to help users tell when videos have been created or edited using artificial intelligence (AI), as AI-generated content becomes more common on the platform. The company said it is adding more learning resources about AI, improving its systems to detect AI-generated spam, and joining an industry group that promotes standards for labeling AI-created content. The changes come as AI-generated photos, videos, and audio are spreading across social media, making it harder for people to tell what is real and what is not. They also aim to reduce fake accounts and misleading content. “We believe people…

As the centerpiece of home entertainment, televisions have become much more than just a screen. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones for a movie marathon, cheering through every game-winning play, or simply unwinding to the sound of your favorite artist, the right TV shapes how you experience the moments that matter. This is why choosing the right TV can make a bigger difference than you think. As the global No. 1 TV and soundbar brand, Samsung expands the possibilities of home entertainment with innovations designed to enrich daily living. Its lineup of Vision AI TVs is built to intelligently optimize…

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Samsung 990 SSD, a new storage drive built for people who want a faster PC, whether they’re gaming, editing videos, or simply tired of waiting for files and apps to load. The new SSD comes in 1TB and 2TB versions and is designed to speed up everyday tasks. Users can expect games to load faster, large files to transfer in less time, and demanding applications to run more smoothly. For gamers, the extra storage is just as important as the speed. Modern AAA games can easily take up more than 100GB each, quickly filling up…

HONOR is adding more artificial intelligence (AI) features to its latest smartphones with the new HONOR 600 Series, giving users easier ways to write, create, edit, and search using Google’s Gemini AI. The HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro can help with everyday tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing long articles, planning trips, answering questions, and generating ideas through text, voice, or images. Each HONOR 600 Series purchase also comes with a free three-month Google AI Pro subscription. This gives users access to advanced Gemini features, NotebookLM for research and note-taking, Veo 3.1 for AI-generated videos, AI image creation tools,…

Acer continues to be the Philippines’ best-selling laptop brand, according to the latest market data. Figures from Nielsen-GfK covering the first five months of 2026 show Acer accounted for 37% of consumer laptop sales in the country. It also captured 34.5% of the gaming laptop market, keeping its lead in both categories. The latest results build on a strong 2025 for the company. Research firm IDC earlier reported that Acer was the country’s top laptop brand from 2006 to 2025. Last year, the company reached its highest-ever consumer laptop market share at 37.3%, helped by strong demand for both everyday…

Lucasfilm and Production I.G’s upcoming anime series, “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi,” is set to premiere on Aug. 5, 2026, exclusively on Disney+ Philippines. The eight-episode limited series was announced during a dedicated panel at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of Anime Expo 2026, where supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada and producer Hitoshi Ito also unveiled the show’s trailer and teaser poster. The Ninth Jedi is the first title under the new Star Wars: Visions Presents banner, which expands select stories from the Star Wars: Visions anthology into longer-form series. The story continues…