Dawn Solano

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AI tech experts warn users to know the repercussions in joining the AI yearbook trend

Developed by South Korean company Snow Corporation, Epik is a photo editing application that has a feature that transforms self portraits into 1990s cheerleaders, athletes, and more. Celebrities and social media influencers joining the trend only escalated the fast-growing number of the app users. 

DOST to launch ‘Filipino-style’ ChatGPT

According to DOST-ASTI’s director, Dr. Franz de Leon, the iTANONG project is continuously achieving “milestones” since the agency began the project in 2022.  

Shopee PH gears up for the Christmas season with its first Shopee Mall Outlet

Huiyan Pan, Shopee PH’s Head of Marketing, said that many are already looking forward to an early Christmas shopping and that the launching of their outlet this upcoming 10.10 sale will allow “more value” for money.

Apple Music, YT Music premium plans to be cheaper than Spotify’s

On Oct. 3, Spotify PH announced that its original pricing for the individual plan (From P129 pesos) will be P149 in December. Users are still going to be charged with the original prince until their billing date in the said month.

IT support, cybersecurity among the top “must have” employee digital skills in PH — study

Economist Impact, a study supported by Google, conducted a survey of more than 1,000 employees across Asia-Pacific and found that 65% and 59.6% of the 100 Filipinos among them expressed wanting to develop IT skills and cybersecurity, respectively.

Google now offers free AI upskilling courses to help build a “Digital Philippines” 

On the same day of its 25th anniversary, Google Philippines announced that it is now offering online courses on the use of generative AI, language models, and responsible AI to make themselves AI-ready for potential employers.

realme goes to Davao to take the world “up close” 

Celebrating its fifth year anniversary, realme flew to Davao City to launch its Mastershot Photowalk series powered by its most recent smartphone with a 200MP main camera, the realme 11pro+ 5g. 

Eight changes you’ll need to keep an eye out for in NBA 2K24

NBA 2K24, the latest installment in the popular NBA 2K video game series, brings several improvements and changes to the court. In this review, we'll dive into the gameplay, new features, and overall experience to highlight what works and what falls short in this year's edition.

Level up your mobile photography game with the realme 11pro+ 5G

To celebrate its fifth year anniversary, realme released the 11pro+ 5G which boasts a circular camera module that houses a 200MP OIS SuperZoom camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. These three cameras allow the device to perform well in daylight and in low-light conditions.

Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition now ready for pre-order at Abensons

This edition is in collaboration with American luxury fashion designer Thom Browne, which features his signature grosgrain colors and gold metal accents.

Google leaks Pixel 8 Pro with 360-degree preview ahead of its October debut

With the early preview of the device, fans got a chance to examine the device online through a 360-degree preview in three different colors: Porcelain, Licorice, and Sky. 

Honor launches new foldable, purse-like smartphone at IFA 2023

The 9.9mm phone also boasts display designs from artists from luxury brands and all over the world, such as Burberry menswear design director Bram Van Diepen, world-renowned graphic designer...