Jayvee Fernandez is a tech enthusiast, Digital Manager, and Technology Editor for The Philippine STAR.
He is also an EAN certified SCUBA Diver and underwater photographer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His photos and videos have appeared in various international and local publications including Random House Germany, Discovery Channel Canada, and CNN.
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Epson Document Capture Pro digitizes documents easily
In many offices, a single document can pass through several steps before the work around it is complete. An invoice may need approval before it is filed for future reference. A signed contract may need to be stored in a shared folder, while a completed form may need to be scanned, named, sorted, and sent…
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Maya leverages National ID verification and responsible AI
Homegrown fintech combines National ID infrastructure and AI to make digital onboarding faster and simpler As Philippine financial institutions accelerate integration with the National ID system, Maya is already showing how government digital infrastructure and responsible AI can work together at scale to make financial onboarding faster, simpler and more efficient. The development comes as…
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In restrospect: Digital Walker celebrates 20 years in the industry
Digital Walker is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary in the business. I’ve been a patron of brothers Charlie and Howard “Bogs” Paw since they were just a small store in Greenhills called Games and Gadgets. I got my very first HP iPAQ 4350 from them and later on, they became real enablers as they provided a…
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Return of the phablet: nubia Neo 5 Max 5G
It’s 2026 and we’re in the middle of a RAM crisis. With the price of phones soaring at an unprecedented level – most above 30% – 50% from what it was last year, manufacturers have to get really creative with new features that don’t involve RAM or storage. Brands usually push for better cameras or…
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#NEOVerseMaxOut: Max out your world with the nubia Neo 5 Max and Neo 5 GT Special Edition
MANILA, Philippines, August 6, 2026 – No two gamers play the same way. Some want a bigger screen for immersive entertainment and multitasking, while others are all about speed, precision, and staying competitive. With different ways to play come different ways to max out the experience. That’s where the nubia Neo 5 Max PadPhone and…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 sample photos
I have been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 for almost a week since it was unveiled last Wednesday at Samsung Unpacked in London. I’ve written a first-impressions piece on the three new foldables over at INQUIRER.net. This post explores some sample photos of the new Fold8 as our group toured Westminster Abbey, among other…
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Samsung debuts 990 SSD at P19,075 for 1TB
The Samsung 990 SSD delivers robust performance with a sequential read speed of up to 7,250 MB/s and 38% improved power efficiency over its predecessor. The 1TB and 2TB options widen PC upgrade choices for consumers ranging from everyday use to gaming and content creation. Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its new 990…
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Power More, Worry Less: HONOR X7e Launches on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop with Up to Php 5,000 OFF This 7.7 Mega Rainy Season Sale
The newest HONOR smartphone with Big Battery, Instant AI Button, and Premium Drop Protection is available for as low as ?9,999, exclusively on HONOR Official Online Stores for a limited time. Looking for a smartphone this rainy season that keeps up with your busy lifestyle without breaking the bank? Global technology brand HONOR Philippines officially launches the HONOR…
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Smart Prepaid launches new Power All offers to power Gen Z side quests
Recognizing that today’s Gen Z users move fluidly from one side quest to the next, Smart Prepaid has enhanced its Power All promos to empower them to stay connected to the apps that matter most to them. “Gen Zs are no longer defined by a single path to success. They are open to exploring sidequests, which are spontaneous and fun pursuits that may…
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Meeting Samson Hu, Co-CEO of ASUS
At Computex in Taiwan you could not even get this close to Samson Hu, Co-CEO of ASUS because his path was always cordoned off while he toured Jensen Huang around the ROG and ASUS booths. But here he is, in the flesh in Manila, announcing a significant investment into the Philippine market with the ExpertBook…