Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

The editorial team of PhilSTAR Tech.

The midnight vigil begins at 7PM on October 17 2024 at open_source Parqual Mall in Pasay and Beyond the Box Uptown Mall, BGC. It’s that time of the year once again where we wait in vigil for the iPhone 16. Dropping in Manila on the midnight of the 18th with revelry begining as early as dinner time on the 17th, three stores — Beyond the Box, Digital Walker and Open Source preorder promos start on October 10 and ends on the 17th. For anyone preordering during these dates, they will be receiving freebies worth up to P11,760! Apple fans can…

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In today’s digital age, businesses, institutions, and governments face a world of opportunities but also constant threats from cyberattacks. These silent, ever-present dangers can strike without warning, disrupting progress and undermining trust that took years to build. “Whether you’re running a startup, a global corporation, or a government agency, the question isn’t if you’ll be targeted, but when,” says Alex Bernardino, ePLDT’s Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist. ePLDT is the digital arm of PLDT, providing businesses with tailor-made cybersecurity solutions. His message isn’t meant to incite fear but to emphasize the urgency of action. Being proactive about cybersecurity, he argues, is no…

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Agora, Inc. a leader in real-time engagement technology, has unveiled a new Conversational AI SDK that’s designed to help developers bring voice-driven AI experiences into their apps. By integrating with OpenAI’s Realtime API, this toolkit makes it easier to create AI-powered interactions that feel more natural and intuitive, enhancing how users engage with AI across various applications. According to Tony Zhao, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora, real-time conversational AI is the next big leap in making AI useful and accessible. “With our Conversational AI SDK, developers can introduce natural voice interaction into their apps, utilizing OpenAI’s conversational intelligence along with…

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GoTyme Bank receives the highest CX Index and NPS scores among local banks in an independent survey GoTyme Bank, a collaboration between the Gokongwei group of companies and the multi-country digital banking group Tyme, led Philippine banks as the #1 bank in customer experience and most-recommended bank in the country, according to a recent independent commissioned Forrester Consulting survey. The digital bank achieved the highest customer experience (CX) Index score and Net Promoter Score (NPS) among local banks in the independent survey conducted by Forrester. CX Index™ assesses the overall customer experience, while NPS measures customer loyalty and advocacy. Forrester,…

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Award-winning creative production powerhouse Onion Bulb Productions (OBP) unveiled an advertising innovation with their “Out of this World” integrated 3D billboard campaign, effectively presenting to brands the limitless possibilities to reach and engage with their audience in driving business growth.Splashed on its 400-meter integrated 3D billboard at 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, are two astronauts exploring the vastness of outer space, symbolizing the boundless potential for brands to explore new ways to engage with their target market. The ”Out of this World” campaign is the latest in the series of stunning innovations by OBP, which was awarded last year by…

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