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GrabX 2026: AI Robot, Group Ride, Grab More, AI Assistant, GrabMaps, Cash Loan

Grab held its annual GrabX 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia and showcased 13 new products across three categories: for local life, travel, and business. The GrabX 2026 started with a showcase of its first AI robot. The goal is not to replace delivery riders, but to assist them for faster delivery. This robot can navigate inside malls, so the customer’s order is already at the door for the rider to pick up instantly. Tons of new features are available for commercial within the For Local Life category. One of them is the Group Ride. It lets you add about two other users in a single ride booking, and let AI intelligently sequence the entire trip for efficiency based on pick up and drop off location per user. At the end, the system will charge the appropriate amount per user based on their respective distance. There’s also Grab More, allowing users to finally order from two nearby merchants under a single booking and delivery fee. Grab AI Assistant will also be added to the...
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Google launches free offline AI dictation app for iOS

Google just dropped a new dictation app that works without an internet connection. “ Google AI Edge Eloquent ” quietly launched on iOS this week, competing directly with apps like Willow, SuperWhisper, Wispr Flow, and others. The app uses Google’s Gemma-based speech recognition model, which gets downloaded to your phone once you install it. After that, you can dictate anywhere with no data connection needed. Here’s how it works: you speak, and the app shows live transcription as you go. Hit pause and it automatically cleans up filler words like “um” and “ah” and self-corrections. Below the transcript, you can transform your text into different formats: “Key points,” “Long,” “Short,” or even “Formal.” Gmail Offline Mode: Read, send, and search emails without internet By default, cloud mode is on, using Gemini for text cleanup. Switch it off and everything stays on your device with local-only processing for privacy. The Google AI Edge Eloquent app can also pull names, keyword...
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Google’s Gemma 4 models outperform AI systems 20 times their size

Google just dropped a new family of open AI models called Gemma 4 . The company says these models are smarter than previous versions while using less computing power. Since Google first launched its Gemma LLM models, people have downloaded the models over 400 million times. The community has also created more than 100,000 different variations to make it run for smaller systems. Now with Gemma 4, Google wants to help developers build AI that can think through problems step by step and work with outside tools. Google released four versions of Gemma 4. Two are smaller and designed for phones and other gadgets: the Effective 2B and Effective 4B. Two are larger and more powerful: a 26B model and a 31B model. The bigger models are already getting good reviews. The 31B version ranks third on a popular industry leaderboard called Arena AI. The 26B version ranks sixth. Google claims these models beat others that are 20 times larger. The smaller Gemma 4 models focus on running well on m...
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Disney reportedly considering buying Epic Games

A new rumor suggests Disney is looking to purchase Epic Games , the company behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine technology. The information comes from tech journalist Alex Heath, who said during a recent podcast appearance that several top executives at Disney are pushing for the deal. He noted that opinions inside the company are mixed, so no final decision has been made. Disney and Epic already know each other well. Fortnite has hosted multiple events featuring Disney characters and stories over the years, including Star Wars and Marvel themes. The two companies also have a financial connection. In early 2025, Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic, giving it a significant ownership stake. A full buyout would mean much more than just owning Fortnite. Epic’s Unreal Engine is used widely across Hollywood. Disney already relies on it for shows like The Mandalorian. That technology could become even more important to Disney following the recent shutdown of OpenAI’s Sora video servi...
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soundcore launches Boom 3i and Boom Go 3i outdoor speakers in the Philippines

Just as the summer heat kicks in and everyone starts planning pool parties and beach trips, soundcore has released two new outdoor speakers designed to handle whatever the season throws at them. The audio brand, which is part of Anker Innovations, launched the soundcore Boom 3i this week. It’s a rugged Bluetooth 5.3 speaker built specifically for outdoor adventures. The speaker comes with IP68 water and dust resistance, which means it can handle being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. One of the highlight features is that the Boom 3i floats. The design keeps the speaker upright in the water, so you don’t have to worry about it sinking if it falls into the pool or ocean. It also offers five times the saltwater resistance of regular speakers, with testing showing it can handle up to 2400 hours of salt spray without corrosion. If you drop it, it can survive a fall from 1 meter onto concrete. The speaker delivers 40 watts of power from a woofer and a 10-watt...
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Xiaomi Fan Festival 2026 offers huge discounts on select Xiaomi and POCO devices

Xiaomi is bringing back its biggest annual sale event in the Philippines. The Xiaomi Fan Festival (XFF) 2026 kicks off with a Super Brand Day Mega Sale running from April 7 to 8. The theme this year is “Smart Living, Made Yours.” The idea is to show how Xiaomi’s range of gadgets can make daily life easier, and the company is using limited-time offers to make them more affordable. Xiaomi is cutting prices by up to 44% on select products. Its sub-brand POCO is also joining in, with discounts of up to Php4,000 on certain models. If you’re after a smart TV, the Xiaomi TV A 32-inch 2026 HD Google TV will be available for just Php7,599 . That’s aimed at people who want an easy entry into smart entertainment. For those who need serious power, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at Php99,999 . Students and professionals might want to look at the Xiaomi Pad 8 . It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for only Php18,999 . That’s meant to help with p...
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Clear and Stable: A deep-dive into OPPO Reno15 Series 4K HDR Ultra-Steady System

Content creators need to be fast and reactive. Once a moment presents itself, they should be quick to pull out their phone and start recording — no time to set up tripods or gimbals. The sad thing is, not every camera phone is up to the task of taking smooth videos during spontaneous moments. To do this, a smartphone needs to have a robust image stabilization system, which is exactly what the 4K HDR Ultra-Steady System is. Found on the latest OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G , this stabilization technology utilizes both hardware and software to ensure all your videos are smooth and steady, even under 4K resolution. Pull out your phone, hit record, and stay on the move. No need to stand still and miss the fun just to take good videos. But the question is, how does this technology actually work? The OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G has three 50-megapixel cameras and a very sharp 200-megapixel main shooter. But that’s not the only impressive stuff. Both the sharp main camera and telephoto cameras are equip...
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