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Alibaba’s Animate Anyone AI can make still images move

Last week, a research team from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled their new AI program called Animate Anyone that can create realistic video animations from still images. Animate Anyone utilizes a novel generative video technique that enables it to animate still images with a high degree of realism while overcoming the unrealistic and hallucinatory effects […]

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EU allows legal resale of downloaded games and software

Consumers in European Union member states are allowed to legally resell games and software that they purchased and downloaded. This groundbreaking decision comes from the Court of Justice of the European Union, which arose from a legal dispute in German courts between software reseller UsedSoft and software developer Oracle. The ruling is based on the […]

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SpyLoan malware amass 12M downloads on Google Play Store

Malicious loan apps, collectively known as SpyLoan apps, have rapidly spread and amassed over 12 million downloads from Google Play since 2020. ESET Research uncovered 18 such apps, disguised as legitimate loan services offering quick, high-interest loans, which is already an unethical practice that preys on financially desperate individuals. However, these apps also stealthily harvested […]

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Acer upholds carbon neutrality commitment with Vero laptop lineup

Acer has long held a belief in being environmentally responsible for sustainability. In upholding that belief, the company shared its commitment to carbon neutrality as it introduced the Aspire Vero laptop line, beginning with the new Acer Aspire Vero 16 (AV16-51P). With international standards as its guidelines, Acer ensures that proper steps are being taken […]

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Samsung Philippines recognized as among the ‘Best in Customer Service’ for 2023

Many have vied to provide a level of service deemed best for their customers. In the Philippines, one company stands out among the rest in meeting that goal—Samsung Philippines. Based on the collaborative efforts between The Philippine Daily Inquirer and leading data and business intelligence portal Statista, the survey showed that Philippine consumers just love […]