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Spotify will let users create AI remixes and song covers for an extra fee
Spotify has signed a partnership with Universal Music Group to allow users to create remixes and cover songs using AI. This added authority will come with a price, of course. Users will only be able to create AI-powered remixes and AI covers of artists who have consented. Also, Spotify will charge an extra fee on…
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HONOR X8d Review | NoypiGeeks
The HONOR X8d launched in the Philippines with a higher than usual price tag, due to the ongoing pricing crisis caused by AI. At Php15,999, HONOR’s latest midrange phone promises long battery life, a thin yet durable design, and a bright, sharp display. However, it uses a processor limited to 4G connectivity. Does the lack…
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Xiaomi 17 Max: 8,000mAh battery, 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU
If you want a maxed-out flagship and don’t care about sleek designs or an over-the-top camera system, check out the Xiaomi 17 Max. The Xiaomi 17 Max is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor other flagships have, with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.1. What makes…
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Xiaomi 17T series launch date confirmed
The official launch date for the Xiaomi 17T series has been confirmed. Mark your calendars as the new Xiaomi 17T series will make its global debut on May 29, 2026, at 4 PM Philippine time. You can catch the event through a Facebook Live on Xiaomi Philippines official page. Unlike their predecessors, there’s a significant…
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Charity with a plus: DigiPlus Foundation reveals P1 billion investment at BingoPlus Night 2026
For the fourth straight year, BingoPlus celebrated its victories as the number one and most trusted Filipino online entertainment platform with the uber-glitzy BingoPlus Night 2026: Step into the Next PLUS, on May 19 at a luxury Pasay City ballroom. Smack dab in the middle of the spotlights and splendor, however, was a dedicated avenue…
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Microcredentials key to future-proofing careers
By Maan D’Asis Pamaran A Philippine Statistics Authority survey says that in March 2026, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) was recorded at 63.3 percent or 51.65 million Filipinos aged 15 years and over who were in the labor force. The study also found that the number of unemployed persons was estimated at 2.58 million…
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How a mompreneur built JakeSheen Homemade Spreads
For many Filipino mothers, balancing work and family is a daily challenge, with six in 10 working moms saying they struggle to manage both responsibilities. Despite the pressure, many continue working to support their families. For Sheena Mallari, that challenge became the push she needed to start something of her own. Mallari, owner of JakeSheen…
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Google’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wild
Last year I deepfaked my kid’s stuffed animal to make it look like his plush deer was on vacation. It was an experiment to see if I could re-create the events depicted in a Gemini ad Google was running, and I never showed the videos of Buddy the deer on his adventures to my four-year-old.…
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Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
The smart glasses industry has long been a tortured dream of Silicon Valley. The premise is appealing enough: What if, to enjoy the benefits of mobile computing, people didn’t have to stare at their phones all day long and could, instead, simply wear a lightweight computing device on their face? Science fiction fans (a demographic…
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Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. Hacking the first generation of AI chatbots was a laughably simple affair. You didn’t need…
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Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Francis de Souza, COO of Google Cloud, backstage at an event in Los Angeles. Amid the din around us, de Souza, who speaks in the calm, measured manner of a university professor, offered useful advice for companies navigating the AI security moment we’re all living through,…
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The White House Is Reportedly Forcing Its Official App Onto All Government Employee Phones
You gotta pump up those download numbers somehow. Lucky-photographer/Getty Images The Trump administration is planning to automatically install its White House app on government employees’ work phones, according to a report from Government Executive. The report detailed that at least one agency will start installing the official White House app onto government devices as…
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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you can currently buy the 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon in the run-up to Memorial Day with an M5 chip, 16GB…
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I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
I recently had the opportunity to test out a wearable from Bee, the AI wrist gadget that Amazon acquired last year and has since updated with a number of new features. Like other AI wearables, Bee is designed as a kind personal assistant: it records, transcribes, and summarizes the user’s conversations throughout the day, providing…
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Ansel Adams’ Trust Says AI-Colorized Version Of His Work Was Exhibited Without Permission
The AI-generated version of ‘Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico’ was on display at AIPAD’s The Photography show. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust released a statement this weekend condemning the unauthorized use of the photographer’s name and work for the creation of an “AI-generated color version” of Adams’ “Moonrise, Hernandez,…