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vivo 3×3 Basketball Challenge year 3 wrapped with fast-paced action

The vivo 3×3 Basketball Challenge made its exciting comeback for a third season on March 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Basketball enthusiasts, fans, and players were in for a treat as they witnessed a day of fast-paced action, matchups, and exciting plays that set the tone for an epic tournament. A high-stakes action battleground A total of sixteen teams, consisting of eight men’s and eight women’s divisions, were split against each other as they were split into Groups A and B. Each game was a battle for survival in a round-robin format. The first team to reach 21 points or the later at the final buzzer takes the win. Each team on the men’s and women’s divisions showcased relentless determination, flawless teamwork, and sharpshooting. The crowd roared with excitement in every clutch three-pointers, high-flying dunks, and buzzer-beater shots. Power-packed dance performance The NU Dance Company delivered a show-stopping performance, adding to the hype and energy ...
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OpenAI study reveals something strange happening with people’s emotional well-being when using too much ChatGPT

ChatGPT has been synonymous with artificial intelligence (AI) for many people, not just as a generative AI (GenAI). Users utilize it to ask questions, write essays, create travel plans, solve problems, and more, for both personal and professional purposes. While these applications are beneficial, a new question arises: How do these interactions affect their users’ emotional well-being? In a new jointly published research summary by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and the MIT Media Lab, titled “Early Methods for Studying Affective Use and Emotional Well-being on ChatGPT,” the researchers investigated how AI use can impact users’ well-being. The summary showed that emotional engagement with ChatGPT is rare in real-world usage. However, a small group of heavy Advanced Voice Mode users has had a large percentage of emotionally expressive interactions. The particular subset of “power users” is significantly likely to agree with statements like “I consider ChatGPT to be a friend.” It’...

Home Credit teams up with major retailers to offer exclusive deals for Apple iPhone 16e

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) , one of the top consumer finance providers in the country, has partnered with top Apple retailers to host a simultaneous midnight launch of the Apple iPhone 16e . The arrival of the latest Apple device happened during the midnight launches on March 27 at Digimap in One Ayala, The Loop by Power Mac Center in BGC, and Beyond the Box in Robinsons Place Manila. During the events, Home Credit also introduced its exclusive promos, as well as flexible installment plans. Consumers can now own a new iPhone 16e through Home Credit with a 30% down payment, offering 12 months at 0% interest at a monthly installment rate of Php2,482.00. “Owning an iPhone is a dream for many. With the launch of the iPhone 16e, which brings powerful iPhone features at an amazing price, along with the easy installments of Home Credit, this dream can now be a reality. At Home Credit, we make the latest devices affordable and accessible for everyone,” said Sheila Paul, Chief Marke...

SecureLink plans to open multi-million dollar tech facility in the Philippines

SecureLink Networks, Inc., a joint venture between telecom service provider PT&T Corp. and Australia’s Netlinkz Ltd., plans to develop a multimillion-dollar technology lab in the Philippines to further improve and strengthen connectivity and cybersecurity in the country. SecureLink also formally launched Virtual Secure Network Plus (VSN+), a cybersecurity and networking solution developed by Netlinkz for the Philippine market and beyond.  VSN+ is described as integrating military-grade encryption, zero-trust architecture, and end-to-end data protection to create a secure, private, and scalable digital environment. James Tsiolis, Chairman of SecureLink and CEO of Netlinkz, stated that they are engaging with local development firms to establish a lab for licensing the technology in the Philippines. James Velasquz, CEO and co-founder of SecureLink, said that combining Australia’s cutting-edge tech and PT&T’s local expertise will allow them to provide secure, scalable, and...

Filipino Olympic skateboarder Margielyn Didal to be featured in Tony Hawk’s latest video game

We have Lapu-lapu and Paquito in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Josie Rizal in the Tekken series, Neon of Valorant, and other Filipino-inspired video game characters, but it’s rare to have actual Filipinos featured in the game. That’s about to change. Filipino Olympic skateboarder Margielyn Didal is set to be included in the lineup of pro skaters from around the world in the upcoming video game Pro Skater 3 + 4, the latest game from the skateboarding video game series from the living sports legend Tony Hawk. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is expected to be released on July 22, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Related: 10 Filipino characters in video games “I’m excited to be in the game and for other people to use me to have fun in the game,” said Margielyn in the trailer interview . “My advice to other kids [is] just try skateboarding or even other sports. Just have fun, and don’t forget why you got started,” she added...

vivo unveils Robotics Lab and Mixed Reality Headset at Boao Forum 2025

The world of technology is always moving forward, and this year, the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 has brought a host of groundbreaking innovations to light. Among these are announcements from vivo , a leader in mobile technology, which has unveiled its Robotics Lab and showcased its cutting-edge mixed reality (MR) headset. The Boao Forum for Asia is a significant event in the tech calendar, attracting global leaders and innovators to discuss technological advancements and their societal impact. This year, vivo has taken center stage as its fourth consecutive strategic partner of the event. As part of this partnership, vivo demonstrated its commitment to innovation by introducing the Blue Technology Matrix (BlueLM, BlueImage, BlueOS, BlueVolt, BlueChip), vivo Vision—a MR headset—the latest advancements in 6G technology, and the highly anticipated Vivo X200 Ultra smartphone. Among these, the MR headset is particularly noteworthy. It marks a significant milestone for v...

POCO F7 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, 6000mAh battery, 2K 120Hz AMOLED display

POCO’s 2025 flagship killers are here. Meet the POCO F7 Pro. Launched alongside the F7 Ultra , the POCO F7 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, with 12GB of RAM and an option between 256GB and 512GB of storage. They are attached to POCO’s LiquidCool Technology 4.0 with a 3D Dual-channel IceLoop System for better cooling. One big feature is the enormous 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging. It also has tons of AI features brought by the latest Android 15-based HyperOS 2. We have an equally large 6.67-inch 2K AMOLED screen on the front, complete with all the bells and whistles you’d expect, like a 120Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 coverage, and more. It’s also one of the first POCO smartphones to use an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. A 20-megapixel selfie camera is on the top of the display. On the back, we have a 50-megapixel Light Fusion 800, similar to the Ultra. But unlike its bigger brother, it only has an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. No telephoto. ...