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Google One raise prices for cloud storage in the Philippines

by Kristoffer Notario

Google recently announced its decision to raise the subscription price for Google One cloud storage plans starting on February 18, 2025, increasing the rates for new and existing subscriptions. As you know, newly created Google accounts automatically come with 15GB of free cloud storage, which is shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. However, […]

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Manny Pacquiao unveils digital solutions agency with Manila Ecommerce Center

by Kristoffer Notario

Boxing legend, former senator, and entrepreneur Manny Pacquiao helped introduce the Manila Ecommerce Center, a 16-story world-class business hub aiming to drive the growth of online businesses in the country. During a recent press conference, the billionaire boxer also officially launched Star Digital Solutions, an innovative e-commerce marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses thrive in […]

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Spotify adds more AI-generated audiobooks, partners with ElevenLabs

by Kristoffer Notario

Sweden-based music streaming platform Spotify has recently announced they are adding more audiobooks narrated by digital voices created by ElevenLabs, an AI software company specializing in developing high-quality voice narration technology using deep learning. According to Spotify, audiobooks narrated by humans and by digital software could be differentiated by the first sentence of the narration […]

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89% of IT leaders concerned GenAI flaws could negatively impact cybersecurity — Sophos

by Kristoffer Notario

A new report from Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, showed that despite 65% of companies using cybersecurity solutions that include generative AI (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that GenAI cybersecurity tools’ flaws could put their organization at risk.  Of these 89% of IT leaders, 43% are extremely concerned about […]

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New origami-inspired soft robotic arm could help assist people in wheelchairs

by Kristoffer Notario

Researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts are developing an origami-inspired soft robotic arm that could reach, hold, lift, and carry objects, which sees potential use for people in wheelchairs. The WPI research team, led by Professor Cagdas Onal, alongside Berk Calli and Loris Fichera, received over a million dollars in donations from the […]

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HUAWEI expands GCash Watch Pay support to more wearables

by Kristoffer Notario

HUAWEI, the Chinese multinational tech company, has announced the integration of the GCash Watch Pay option into its wearables, making it the country’s first wrist-based payment feature via QR. During the global launch of the HUAWEI Mate XT Ultimate in Malaysia, the consumer electronics company also announced the addition of GCash Watch Pay to more […]

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CHERRY Philippines introduces its new 6-in-1 Smart Door Entrance Lock

by Kristoffer Notario

Cherry Philippines continues to drop one smart home technology after another as it launches its latest innovation, the CHERRY 6-in-1 Smart Door Entrance Lock. This product is perfect for the modern home, providing protection and convenience through its advanced security system. Not to mention, it also presents sleek aesthetics that match its primary purpose of […]