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LTO to impound e-bikes and e-trikes on major roads

The government will begin impounding electric bikes and tricycles found on the nation’s busiest roads starting this December. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced the stricter enforcement of an existing ban this week. The decision was confirmed during a Senate hearing on Thursday concerning the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) proposed 2026 budget. LTO chief Assistant […]

Posted inGaming

Ubisoft showcases a game where players can order NPCs through voice commands

Ubisoft is trying out a new kind of video game where players control their teammates using voice commands. The company has created a prototype, called “Teammates,” which features artificial intelligence characters that understand natural speech and can see what is happening in the game world. This experimental project is currently in a closed playtest. A […]

Posted inAutomotive, Tech News

Xiaomi HAD assistant for EVs improves with new ‘world model’

Xiaomi‘s car division has introduced a major update to its self-driving technology. The new system, named the Hyper Autonomous Driving (HAD) Enhanced Edition, uses sophisticated artificial intelligence to make driving safer and more intuitive. A central part of this upgrade is a new “world model.” This allows the vehicle’s computer to forecast potential events on […]

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Lawmakers push “Roll-Over Data Act” to prevent expiry of unused mobile data allocation

A proposal that would stop telecom companies from deleting your unused mobile data is gaining ground in the House of Representatives. A committee has officially endorsed the draft law, named the “Roll-Over Data Act.” The bill aims to protect consumers by making internet service providers (ISPs) carry over a subscriber’s remaining data to their next […]

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BSP wants to replace digital transaction fees with subscriptions

The Philippines’ central bank is considering a new approach to digital payment fees. Instead of charging users for every single transaction, it is looking at introducing a flat subscription fee. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. revealed the plan recently. He spoke about the potential change at a Rotary Club meeting held […]