AI at UP is Shaping the Future of Education and Governance in the Philippines The University of the Philippines (UP) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform education and governance with a range of innovative projects. These were recently presented at AI Horizons PH 2024: A Conference on AI-Powered Research and Innovation, held on October 24-25, 2024, at the UP-BGC campus. From helping teachers grade assignments faster to making environmental data easier to track, these AI initiatives promise significant benefits for the nation. 1. Smarter Object Detection with LLaVA-World One major breakthrough, “Improving Open-Vocabulary Object Detection in a Vision Language…
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We heard you HONOR fans! The all-new All-Angle Water-Resistant HONOR X7c is finally diving in and splashing on November 6, 3 PM. “From all the clamors and buzz we’ve been seeing online and news, we can’t keep our excitement to finally introduce this extra durable and all-angle water-resistant smartphone from HONOR to the public. Another innovative yet affordable device to uplift the lifestyle needs of Filipino consumers,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. Extra Powerful and All-Angle Water-Resistant The HONOR X7c’s IP64-rated design protects against dust and water splashes, ensuring durability in various conditions. Equipped with a long-lasting…
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. (OPPO) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a signing ceremony to further deepen their collaboration based on the agreement signed in 2022, contributing to the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). According to the renewal agreement, OPPO will collaborate with PolyU to increase funding and technology investment, upgrading the “PolyU-OPPO Joint Innovation Research Centre”, which marks a new chapter in the comprehensive partnership in AI imaging technology. OPPO signed a collaborative framework agreement with PolyU The signing ceremony took place last Friday (1 November) at the PolyU campus, witnessed…
Innovative technology brand TECNO has announced the debut of its latest smartphone in the Philippines, the SPARK 30 Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of four models including an exciting SPARK 30 Series TRANSFORMERS Edition. The new series brings revolutionary durability and playability with 5-year guaranteed lag-free performance, more immersive audiovisuals, an incredible main camera and much more. The SPARK 30 Series features a special TRANSFORMERS Edition, under license by TRANSFORMERS brand from leading toy and game company Hasbro, made up of a SPARK 30 Pro Optimus Prime Edition and SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition. In addition to their powerful performance, these special devices feature iconic…
If you’ve ever used one of those portable fans that almost blew you away (almost literarlly) chances are its from JisuLife– the world’s leading brand in portable fans.And good news to its err fans, as Jisulife officially launched in the Philippines in partnership with its distributor, Iontech Inc. The brand held a grand launch last October 25, 2024, at Fun Roof Makati, to introduced its wide array of products, now available in retail stores across the nation. If you’ve ever used one of those portable fans that almost blew you away (almost literarlly) chances are its from JisuLife– the world’s…
The highly anticipated iPhone 16 series is finally here! Thanks to Home Credit Philippines, the country’s leading consumer finance company, owning Apple’s latest devices is now easier and more affordable than ever through flexible installment options available at iPhone authorized resellers nationwide. You can now easily upgrade or switch to the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max without straining your budget, with payments as low as PhP68 per day depending on your chosen variant a1nd installment plan. With Home Credit installment plans, you can get your hands on the iPhone 16 Series with a 30%…
HUAWEI Philippines continues to drive health forward as it hosted a dance fitness class in partnership with slimming, health, fitness, and beauty giant, Slimmers World. The dance class, which took place last October 31 at HUAWEI Experience Store, SM North EDSA, also featured newly-launched HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series. HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series: The Perfect Fitness Companion The event started off with guests hearing from a HUAWEI Product Expert on the features of the new HUAWEI smartwatch and why it would make the perfect fitness buddy, no matter the workout. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series is an elegantly…
With the world facing increasing concerns over food security, the University of the Philippines (UP) is pioneering AI-based research to tackle the Philippines’ most pressing food challenges. During the AI Horizons PH 2024 conference on October 24-25 at UP-BGC, experts showcased projects that use artificial intelligence to improve rice production, marine life monitoring, pig farming, and calamansi crop health. These innovations have the potential to reshape the country’s agricultural landscape and strengthen the economy. 1. Smarter Rice Supply Management with AI One key project, “AI-Powered Decision Support for Rice Supply and Demand Policies,” uses machine learning to help the government…
Xiaomi held one of its most important domestic launch events of the year, officially introducing Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to Mainland China. As Xiaomi’s top-performance EV, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is built to offer the ultimate driving experience, combining top-tier performance, technology, and handling, making it uniquely suited for both street and track driving. It features the same triple-motor system and track-edition high-power battery as the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype, reaching a maximum horsepower of 1548 PS. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes just 1.98 seconds (Without one-foot rollout), and boasts a top speed of 350 km/h, making it the fastest four-door production…
realme’s latest smartphone transcends beyond gaming with its flexible features The launch of the realme 13 Series 5G brings features best suited for aspiring gamers and content creators, aspiring photographers, and on-the-go users who need a daily all-around mobile device. Here are some reasons why the realme 13 Series 5G brings the power to play and create to the next level. A new level of productivity Content creation requires a mobile device capable of handling multiple tasks and capturing high-quality content. A reliable mobile device can help those seeking to up their content creation game stand out from the crowd.…