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UP scientists develop AI for typhoon rainfall predictions

Scientists from the University of the Philippines Diliman have created a new artificial intelligence model that provides a faster way to predict rainfall from typhoons. The research was led by Cris Gino Mesias and Dr. Gerry Bagtasa from the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology. Their work is based on the observation that tropical cyclones […]

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Study finds AI chatbots vulnerable to simple psychological tricks

A new study reveals that some AI chatbots can be manipulated into replying what a user wants it to say by using basic persuasion techniques, like flattery and peer pressure. University of Pennsylvania researchers put OpenAI’s GPT-4o Mini AI model to the test. They used psychological tactics famously outlined by Professor Robert Cialdini in his […]

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Moonton announces Acecraft two-player shoot’em up game

A new mobile game named Acecraft launched globally last August 28 2025, developed by MOONTON Games. This two-player cooperative shooter takes players on a vertical scrolling adventure through the vibrant world of Cloudia. Users can select from eight different pilots, each with special skills, and personalize their aircraft with various Wingmen. The core gameplay requires […]

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HoYoverse unveils new creature-collecting game “Honkai: Nexus Anima”

HoYoverse, the developer behind popular games like Genshin Impact, has officially revealed its next major project. The new game is called Honkai: Nexus Anima, and it is a creature-collecting adventure strategy title. The company announced the game by launching its official website and releasing the first footage of gameplay. The game introduces players to a […]

vivo’s new X Fold5 is the foldable for busy executives

For professionals who demand their tech to keep up with a relentless schedule, vivo has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold5, positioning it as the ultimate tool for high-powered executives. Priced at Php109,999, the device is now available in vivo concept stores, kiosks, authorized retailers, and through the official vivo e-store. The […]

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Globe and Google test 10Gbps laser-based internet across Laguna lake

Globe has partnered with Google to successfully transmit high-speed internet wirelessly across Laguna Lake using beams of light. The recent field trial involved technology from Google’s Project TAARA and Globe’s infrastructure subsidiary, FINSI. It demonstrated that Free Space Optics (FSO) can be a powerful tool for providing connectivity in places where laying fiber optic cables […]