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23/10/2024

20/10/2024

HP Philippines opens new store in Greenhills.

09/10/2024

Converge launches Netflix bundle

09/10/2024

YouTube extends Shorts up to 3 minutes long

03/10/2024

Marcos signs into law VAT on foreign digital services.

24/09/2024

INFOCHAT: Meta introduces Teen Privacy on Instagram.

Instagram, a popular social media platform, has recently introduced a new feature designed specifically for teenage users: the "teen account." This initiative aims to provide a safer and more age-appropriate experience for younger users, addressing concerns about online harassment, bullying, and exp

20/09/2024

INFOCHAT: Sony announces Playstation 5 Pro

Sony is set to redefine the gaming landscape once again with the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro). This enhanced version of the popular PS5 console promises to deliver a more immersive and powerful gaming experience.One of the most significant improvements in the PS5 Pro is its enh

18/09/2024

INFOCHAT: OpenAI unveils new ChatGPT with reasoning capabilities.

OpenAI has recently unveiled ChatGPT o1, a state-of-the-art language model that represents a significant advancement in the field of natural language processing (NLP). This groundbreaking technology is capable of generating human-quality text, translating languages, writing different kinds of creati

18/09/2024

INFOCHAT: Elastic appoints VSTECS as authorized distributor in PH

VSTECS Phils. Inc., a leading ICT distributor, announced today a strategic partnership with Elastic, the Search AI Company. As Elastic's first value-added distributor in the Philippines, VSTECS will distribute the Elastic Search AI Platform and solutions to organizations across the country."VSTE

18/09/2024

INFOCHAT: PLDT Appoints Butch Jimenez as new EVP and COO

PLDT Inc. announced the appointment of Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 17, 2024. The decision was made by the company's Board of Directors.Jimenez, a seasoned PLDT veteran with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from

18/09/2024

Techtutor 2024: Generative AI - Reshaping the Future of Learning.

Techtutor 2024: Generative AI - Reshaping the Future of Education

12/09/2024

Techtutor 2024: Generative AI - Reshaping the Future of Education

29/08/2024

Techtutor 2024: Generative AI - Reshaping the Future of Learning

16/07/2024

Kaspersky Lab shutting down U.S. operations

Kaspersky Lab, the prominent Russian cybersecurity company, announced the closure of its U.S. operations on July 15, 2024. This decision comes after the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) banned Kaspersky from selling its antivirus software and providing updates to e

24/04/2024

World’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant launched.

The World AI Creator Awards (WAICA) is poised to break new ground with the much-anticipated Miss AI pageant. Scheduled for May 10th, 2024, this groundbreaking event will see AI-generated models compete for the coveted title, ushering in a new era of digital beauty and influence.Miss AI is all ab

22/03/2024

United Nations approves its first resolution on artificial intelligence

The United Nations General Assembly has approved the first-ever resolution on artificial intelligence (AI). This international effort aims to ensure AI development is safe, ethical, and beneficial to all member nations.The resolution, adopted unanimously on March 21st, 2024, underscores the rapi

22/03/2024

Justice Department accuses Apple of monopolizing smartphone market.

The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market and crushing competition. Regulatory actions from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the European Commission (EC) coupled with growing public pressure paint a picture of a company po

21/11/2023

YouTube unveils AI voice cloning trial for pop sensations

YouTube is testing an AI tool called Dream Track that allows users to imitate the voices of pop stars. The tool is still in development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way music is created and consumed.Dream Track works by using AI to analyze the vocal patterns of pop stars. The t

20/11/2023

Microsoft hires ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, Microsoft has announced the hiring of Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, to lead its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. This strategic decision marks a significant milestone in Microsoft's journey to becoming the preeminent force in

18/11/2023

OpenAI ousts Sam Altman as CEO.