Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

Appliance brand TCL teamed up with retailer Abenson to hold the third TCL Cooltura Summer Fest, combining entertainment and smart home technology in a large-scale consumer event at Market! Market! in Taguig City. The event featured product showcases, interactive games, live music, and appearances by celebrity ambassador Kathryn Bernardo and OPM band The Juans, drawing shoppers and fans to experience TCL’s latest home appliances firsthand. TCL displayed a range of products, including large-screen TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines designed for Filipino households looking for connected and energy-efficient home appliances. Visitors also joined interactive activities such as a photobooth,…

As digital financial services become essential to daily life, GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, continues to strengthen its commitment to user security by streamlining its support channels To help users navigate concerns such as unauthorized transactions, account takeovers, scams, and “wrong send” errors, GCash provides clear and accessible reporting tools designed to enable faster resolution. By knowing exactly where to seek help, users can better protect their accounts and minimize financial risks in an increasingly cashless ecosystem. Built-in support channels and security safeguards GCash provides a range of official help channels designed to address different types of concerns. Inside…

Xiaomi has introduced the REDMI A7 Pro in the Philippines, the first “Pro” smartphone under the REDMI A Series lineup, designed for users who want a larger screen, longer battery life, and smoother performance without spending too much. The REDMI A7 Pro features a 6.9-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, making scrolling, streaming, and casual gaming feel smoother compared to standard 60Hz displays. Xiaomi said the screen can reach up to 800 nits brightness for better visibility outdoors. The smartphone also comes with Wet Touch Technology 2.0, allowing the screen to remain responsive even when fingers are wet…

Smart energy brand HopeTrek has entered the Philippine market with a pitch centered on energy reliability, home security and power efficiency as Filipino households continue to grapple with rising electricity costs and unstable power supply. The company, which operates under global AIoT firm Uniview, formally launched its “Smart & Safe Home” ecosystem during an event in Manila on May 19. HopeTrek said its system integrates solar power, energy storage, EV charging and smart home technologies into a single platform aimed at both residential and business users. The company said the product is a practical response to recurring power interruptions and…

ASUS has partnered with esports organization T1 to release limited-edition GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards inspired by the League of Legends world champions. The collaboration combines gaming hardware with esports branding, turning the graphics cards into collector’s items aimed at fans of competitive gaming. “We have joined forces with industry leader ASUS to fuse elite competitive spirit with cutting-edge performance,” said Josh Ahn, chief operating officer of T1. “This collaboration is the kind that our fans have always wanted to see.” The RTX 5070 model uses a black-and-white design with red accents inspired by T1’s team…

Acer Philippines is offering discounts, extended warranties, and installment plans as part of its “Bag of Deals” back-to-school campaign for students who are preparing for the new academic year. The promo, which runs until July 19, 2026, covers selected Acer laptops and desktops designed for schoolwork, content creation, and gaming. Buyers can receive up to ₱10,000 worth of eGift vouchers, while Home Credit users can avail themselves of 0% interest installment plans for up to 18 months plus an additional ₱1,000 discount. Acer is also extending warranty coverage on participating products to three years, to help families get more value…

DITO Telecommunity is expanding its prepaid offerings with the launch of StreamZone, a new mobile package that combines data, streaming access, and entertainment perks for Filipinos who regularly watch content on their smartphones. StreamZone199 is a ₱199 prepaid pack that gives users 30-day access to Prime Video, iWant, and BLAST TV, along with 11GB of streaming data and 11GB of all-access data. The package also includes unlimited calls and texts to all networks and supports access to other streaming services such as Netflix, VivaMax, Viva One, DashFlix, and iQIYI. The company said the offer is designed for Filipinos who increasingly…

American audio brand JBL is leaning into AI-assisted karaoke, gaming, and portable entertainment as it celebrates its 80th anniversary with a new lineup of speakers, microphones and headphones unveiled in the Philippines. The company launched the products during its 80th anniversary celebration at Clark Marriott Hotel in Pampanga, from May 15 to 17, showcasing new features aimed at casual creators, gamers and music listeners. Among the key additions are the JBL EasySing microphones, which use AI Vocal Removal technology to reduce or remove vocals from songs streamed online, effectively turning tracks into instant karaoke versions. The feature allows users to…

Infinix and Italian design firm Pininfarina are challenging long-held ideas of what a premium smartphone should look and feel like with the NOTE 60 SERIES, led by the NOTE 60 Ultra, a device that blends automotive-inspired design with mobile performance in a single continuous form. Most co-branding in the industry stays on the surface, usually limited to colors, textures, or logos. Here, both companies said they went deeper, rethinking how form and function should work together and treating the smartphone as a designed object, not just a set of parts. For Infinix, a brand long associated with emerging markets, the…

PLDT Home introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer support system across its Sales and Service Centers nationwide as part of its efforts to modernize customer service operations. PLDT said the new platform could save around 5,000 hours of customer waiting time every month once all features are fully activated in stores nationwide. “Customer experience remains at the center of our transformation efforts,” said John Y. Palanca, senior vice president and head of Consumer Business, PLDT. “By equipping our Sales and Service Centers with AI-driven capabilities, we are building a more agile and efficient operation that empowers our teams to serve…