Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

Smartphone brand OPPO’s foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N6, is now available through Globe Postpaid plans in the Philippines. Under Globe Postpaid, the OPPO Find N6 is available through GPlan 2499 with a P73,600 cashout. The package also includes a one-year extended warranty. The OPPO Find N6 features an 8.12-inch foldable display designed for users who multitask across documents, apps, and media. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and comes with a 6,000mAh battery with fast-charging support. OPPO Find N6 uses a Titanium Flexion Hinge and upgraded flex glass designed to minimize the visibility of…

Smart home brand Anker eufy is offering discounts on several products for Mother’s Day, including the eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro and robot vacuum systems designed to help reduce the daily workload of busy moms. The campaign highlights products focused on comfort, convenience, and time-saving features for mothers balancing childcare, work, and household responsibilities. First is the eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro, which Anker eufy describes as the world’s first wearable heated breast pump. It includes seven adjustable heat levels intended to help improve milk flow and reduce clogging during breastfeeding sessions. The wearable pump also comes with…

A single click can halt a hospital, drain a bank, or shut down a power grid. Yet only 24% of global organizations feel truly resilient against major cyber disruptions. This is the problem the Cyber Resilience Summit 2026 exists to solve. On May 14–15, 2026, at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and via Zoom Events, Customized Training Solutions Pte. Ltd. will bring together 200+ senior leaders—not for theory, but for execution. The theme: “From Risk to Resilience: Leading Secure, Scalable, and Sustainable Transformation.” Why do leaders cannot afford to miss this? The numbers are sobering. Global cybercrime will cost $10.5 trillion…

Smart devices provider HONOR Philippines used artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate a virtual visit of global YouTube creator MrBeast to the Philippines, highlighting a feature of its upcoming HONOR 600 smartphone. HONOR 600’s AI Image-to-Video capability converts static photos into hyper-realistic moving clips, placing the internet personality in recognizable Filipino settings such as busy streets and local food spots. The demonstration aims to showcase how generative AI can create dynamic visual content without requiring actual footage. Although MrBeast has not visited the country, the AI-generated scenes show HONOR’s efforts to make HONOR 600 as a tool for content creation and…

In Filipino, “Hiraya” means “the fruit of one’s hopes, dreams, andaspirations”, the space where dreams take form as they enter reality. In today’s esports landscape, Hiraya is no longer just a concept. It is the starting point where potential is discovered, sharpened, and propelled toward the global stage.This is the vision behind the Hiraya Cup 2026, the all-female collegiate Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) qualifier supported by Converge FiberX.For Converge, the initiative reflects a clear commitment: expanding access, opportunity, and performance in competitive gaming, especially for women gamers who are increasingly shaping its future. Across Asia, women now comprise 37%…

Miss La Union Bea Millan-Windorski was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, one of the biggest pageant moments of the year while also putting a spotlight on the upcoming HONOR 600 smartphone. During the coronation night, global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines confirmed that the HONOR 600 will officially launch in the Philippines on May 14, 2026. The device made a high-profile appearance throughout the event, as a key tool for capturing photos and videos during the pageant. Millan-Windorski, who represented La Union, also received the special title of “Miss HONOR 600,” linking…

Up to 35% discounts on smart locks and home security products are available this May as Yale teams up with True Value for a month-long in-store campaign at Shangri-La Plaza. Running from May 1 to May 31, 2026, the “Smart Yale Home” showcase features a dedicated pop-up booth inside True Value Shangri-La Plaza, where customers can test smart locks and connected security devices designed for modern homes. A limited flash promotion on May 2 and 3 offers a free unit of Yale Uno smart lock to the first customer each day who purchases a Yale Luna Elite+ Smart Lock. The…

DITO Telecommunity has been named the #1 Rated Mobile Network in the Philippines for the second half of 2025, based on a report by independent network analytics firm Ookla. The ranking is based on real-world data collected from users through Ookla’s Speedtest platform. The results indicate how people actually experience mobile internet in everyday use, such as browsing, streaming, video calls, and online work. Ookla’s five-star rating system measures a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their network operator. At the end of a test, users are prompted to “Rate Your Provider” and are presented with a range of one to five…

The modern Filipino’s relationship with television has undergone a transformation. Celebrating 20 years as the global No. 1 TV brand, Samsung leads the industry in redefining what a TV can do to meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers. What once was a device used primarily for scheduled, passive viewing has evolved into a central hub for streaming, gaming, and connected experiences at home. Samsung Electronics Philippines (SEPCO) head of AV, Chris Almazan, breaks down how Samsung televisions help Filipinos see possibilities beyond picture and sound. “Filipinos today demand TVs that do more,” Almazan said. “Samsung recognized early on that…

HONOR Philippines is hinting at a partnership with Miss Universe Philippines 2026, with a possible big reveal set during the coronation night. The global AI smart devices provider has started teasing a new smartphone tied to the pageant aiming to connect its brand with a wider, lifestyle-driven audience. Early details show that HONOR is introducing a smartphone built with AI-powered imaging that also offers smarter everyday features. HONOR suggests the upcoming release will highlight simplifying content creation through built-in AI tools, making it easier for users to shoot, edit, and post directly from their device. “For our upcoming launch, we…