Spotify is now giving users on its free ad-supported plan more control over what they listen to. The music streaming service is rolling out several new features that address one of the biggest complaints free users have had for years: being forced to listen on shuffle. The most significant change is a new feature called […]
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To fight graft and corruption, Albania appoints world’s first AI minister
The Albanian government has become the first to name an artificial intelligence system to a cabinet-level position. The AI, known as Diella, was appointed with a specific mandate to oversee the awarding of government contracts, an area long plagued by corruption. Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced the virtual minister as part of his new administrative […]
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Fake browser extension used to hijack Facebook accounts, researchers warn
Security experts have uncovered a new scheme where hackers are using fake browser extensions to steal Facebook Business and Ads accounts. The campaign, discovered by the cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, targets users with promises of a verified blue checkmark. The alleged malicious extension is called “SocialMetrics Pro.” Hackers are promoting it through at least 37 online […]
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iPhone 17 Pro costs 101 days of work for the average Filipino, study finds
A new study shows that the average person in the Philippines would need to work for more than three months to afford Apple’s newest smartphone. According to the 2025 iPhone Affordability Index by Tenscope, a Filipino worker must work for 101 days to afford an iPhone 17 Pro with 256GB of storage. This calculation is […]
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How much will it cost to place the PH national budget on blockchain? Up to Php1 billion — DICT
Several lawmakers in the House of Representatives and the Senate have introduced bills that aim to place the national budget on the blockchain. However, there’s one important aspect we should always bear in mind — the cost. During the House Committee on Appropriations hearing for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Rep. Niko […]
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Google launches VaultGemma, a new AI designed to protect your data
Google has released a new artificial intelligence model named VaultGemma. This experimental project focuses on a major concern in AI: preventing models from leaking the private information they were trained on. The challenge for AI developers is that large language models, or LLMs, are trained on massive amounts of internet data. Sometimes, these models can […]
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realme 15 lands in PH
realme Philippines has officially launched the realme 15 in the country.
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realme 15 Pro priced in the Philippines
realme Philippines has officially launched the realme 15 series in the country. For this one, we’ll be focusing on the realme 15 Pro.
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EcoFlow opens flagship store in Manila, the first in Southeast Asia
A leading eco-friendly power solution brand, EcoFlow, opens its first Flagship Store in Southeast Asia. Located at Level 4, Cyberzone, SM City North EDSA Annex in Quezon City, customers can have hands-on experience with EcoFlow products such as solar panels, advanced technology generators, and portable power stations. In the past years, the Philippines has reached […]
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Snapchat introduces infinite retention and group streaks
Snapchat is releasing two major new features that were highly requested by its users. The first, called “Infinite Retention,” finally allows users to stop their messages from disappearing. The second introduces “Group Streaks,” a new way to build streaks with multiple friends at once. The company announced that Infinite Retention is a new chat setting. […]
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For Filipino freelancers, study reveals a mix of flexibility and financial anxiety
A new study shows that most freelance and on-demand workers in the Philippines appreciate the independence their jobs offer, but many feel anxious about their income stability and future financial safety. The research, carried out by global firm Ipsos, indicates a strong sense of contentment with control over their schedules, yet it also uncovers deep-seated […]
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PH eCAV system digitizes academic records of Filipinos
The Philippine government has officially launched a new digital platform called the electronic Certified Academic Verification (eCAV) system. The main goal of the eCAV system is to make the process of verifying academic documents much simpler and faster. Before this system, Filipinos who wanted to work or study abroad had to get their school records, […]
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Smart rolls out its first 5G Standalone Network in Iloilo
Smart Communications Inc. launched its first 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo in a jam-packed concert. Held at K-Town Festive Walk Parade, the event drew over 5,200 people. The Smart 5G SA Network uses a dedicated 5G core network to provide lower latency, increased capacity, and faster speeds. This new technology is an important foundation for […]
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E-Governance Act signed into law to digitize government services
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law that requires the Philippine government agencies to digitize its processes online. Officially called the E-Governance Act, directs a full digital transformation across all levels of government. This applies to national departments, local governments, public universities, and embassies overseas. The change is designed to allow Filipinos to complete […]
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Kodak Charmera is a tiny digital camera that doubles as a keychain
Have you ever bought a toy blind box, where you don’t know which collectible figure is inside? That trendy sales tactic has now arrived in the tech world. A new product, the Kodak Charmera, is a tiny digital camera that is sold in blind packaging, meaning you won’t know which color you get until you […]