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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Sophos announces latest evolution of security operations portfolio
New Innovations in Identity Protection, Expanded Security Services, and Advancements in AI, and Threat Detection and Response to Strengthen Cybersecurity Outcomes? Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced significant enhancements to its Security Operations portfolio, already trusted by over 75,000 organizations worldwide via Sophos XDR and Sophos MDR offerings, marking…
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New Tagaytay finds: The Brickseum in Amadeo
Everything is awesome in Tagaytay! I had the chance to visit the private launch of The Brickseum, a project of Randy and Thea Protacio. I met Randy a number of years ago before the pandemic in my previous work at Manila Bulletin. As my boss also had a huge LEGO collection at the Intramuros office,…
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Pre-order iPhone 17, iPhone Air at Power Mac Center, get it at midnight in over 40 stores
Super limited offer: Free iPhone 16e or Apple Watch Ultra 2 at the midnight launch Power Mac Center (PMC) is introducing the new iPhone 17 series and new iPhone Air to Filipino Apple fans. “We’re doing all this for our customers whose passion is technology and all its possibilities. Every new upgrade signifies a bold…
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Sophos launches advisory services to deliver proactive cybersecurity resilience
Suite of penetration testing and application security services is informed by Sophos X-Ops Threat Intelligence and delivered by world-class experts Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced the launch of Sophos Advisory Services, a suite of security testing services designed to identify gaps in organizations’ security programs. These offerings – External…
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HONOR to make waves this October 14 with the HONOR X7d
Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is set to launch its newest viral smartphone HONOR X7d on October 14! Aside form its impressive water resistance, the upcoming HONOR X7d showcases comprehensive drop protection with prestigious SGS Premium Performance Certification of Drop & Crush Resistance, offering impressive resistance to drops from heights of up to…
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The Philippine job market is plagued with fake applications
The Philippine job market is in a period of optimism. According to Jobstreet’s Hiring, Compensation, and Benefits Report 2025, 44% of hirers and HR professionals expect higher job market activity in the second half of 2025 compared to 2024—signaling employer confidence and plans to expand their teams. For businesses, the increase in hiring points to…
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Equinix unveils distributed AI infrastructure to help businesses accelerate the next wave of AI innovation
At its inaugural AI Summit, Equinix, Inc., the world’s digital infrastructure company®, unveiled its Distributed AI infrastructure—a bold new approach to power the next wave of AI innovation, including agentic AI. The announcement includes a new AI-ready backbone to support distributed AI deployments, a global AI Solutions Lab to test new solutions, and Fabric Intelligence…
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The Xiaomi 15T series is this year’s most affordable Leica smartphone
This article originally appeared in Philippine STAR’s Technology section. Every year, I get to review a pocket Leica camera. It also happens to be a phone from Xiaomi. In my past reviews, I’ve described the numbered series of Xiaomi as the most affordable Leica camera you can buy, and I’ve stuck with that pitch to…
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Consumer Tech Expo 2025 drives next-generation narrative for IT in the Philippines
When jaw-dropping technology, unbelievable deals, and thousands of eager visitors came together, the result was Consumer Tech Expo 2025 — an experience that redefined the future. The event opened with a one-of-a-kind ceremony, as VIPs used AI-powered augmented reality (AR) glasses from Rokid Philippines in place of the traditional ribbon-cutting — officially ushering in a…
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Sophos report finds education sector strengthening against ransomware
Recovery times improving with 97% of victims recovering encrypted data; ransom payments fall sharply Sophos, a global leaderand innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders shows the education sector is making measurable progress in…