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inDrive gives Php2.7 million in fuel vouchers to drivers to help in rising gas prices

Ride-hailing company inDrive has announced it is rolling out Php2.7 million worth of fuel vouchers for its drivers. The move is meant to help them deal with rising fuel prices, which have been driven higher by the conflict in the Middle East. The company said in a statement that the goal is to ease the financial pressure caused by increasing fuel costs. It added that the assistance will help drivers continue working without having to take a hit to their income or pass extra costs on to their passengers. The vouchers come on top of the Php5,000 fuel subsidy that the government has already set aside for transport workers, which includes transport network vehicle service drivers. How Grab’s surge pricing system really works inDrive also said it is continuing its partnership with SeaOil. That partnership gives drivers access to fuel discounts at a time when pump prices have been going up by double digits every week. On top of the vouchers and fuel discounts, the company introdu...
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Pinoy-made e-tranvia now offers free rides around Intramuros

A new kind of ride is now rolling through the historic streets of Intramuros in Manila. It looks like a tram from the old days, but it runs on pure electricity and was built entirely by Filipinos. The vehicle called the e-tranvia was shown to the public on March 19. It can carry 18 passengers and moves at low speeds, making it perfect for sightseeing inside the Walled City. Several groups worked together to make this happen. The Department of Science and Technology teamed up with its regional office in Metro Manila and its research institute in Bicutan. They also got help from the University of the Philippines Diliman and Cagayan State University. The body of the vehicle uses a special material made from abaca fiber. This was developed by DOST researchers. The electrical parts including the batteries and motor came from the UP Diliman team. Cagayan State University handled the design and put together the frame and suspension. MetroFuel Tracker shows a map of gas stations wit...
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NVIDIA announces DLSS 5, gamers say it ruins original art styles

NVIDIA showed off its latest graphics technology at the GTC 2026 conference. The company introduced DLSS 5 , a new version of its popular tool that helps games look better and run faster. But the reaction from players has been mostly negative. Many people who saw the demo footage said the new feature makes characters look strange and unnatural. The new DLSS 5 system works differently than before. Older versions of DLSS helped games by sharpening images or creating extra frames to make movement smoother. DLSS 5 goes a step further. It uses artificial intelligence to change how things look while you play. The AI looks at things like lighting and movement, then draws new versions of characters and objects on top of the original game. It can handle fine details like hair and skin at 4K quality. NVIDIA’s leader Jensen Huang had big praise for the new tool. He said it marks a major shift for game graphics, mixing traditional work from artists with AI to create more realistic scenes. The...
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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro: 55dB ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, 12mm drivers, up to 54hr battery

The budget-friendly Nord Buds series from OnePlus keeps on getting better as the company now launches the OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro. There are a lot of things going on for the OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro , especially for the price. For starters, it has a 55dB “real-time” Active Noise Cancellation with a 5000Hz frequency range. It has three ANC levels: Light, Moderate, and Maximum to provide the best comfort and to match the noise around you. Per usual, it does this by having microphones inside and outside the buds. There’s also one for calls, of course. There are 12mm titanium-coated drivers that OnePlus claims can provide deep bass, rich midrange, and clear highs. It supports LHDC 5.0, has Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, 96kHz sampling rate, and 1Mbps wireless bitrate. 3D Spatial Audio and Game Sound Spatial Audio are also here. The stems can register swipes and taps for music, calls, and volume control. It connects to your phone via the latest Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, ...
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Infinix XPAD 30E: Helio G80 4G CPU, 11″ FHD+ IPS display, Built-in Learning Tools

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly tablet for school, here’s one you might consider: the Infinix XPAD 30E, which was just launched in the Philippines. The Infinix XPAD 30E comes built-in with educational tools through the Infinix Learning Center app. It has materials for kids ages 2 to 16, with over 30,000 resources covering more than 30 subjects. That includes K12 academic content, animations, art, and more. It also comes with the Infinix Hi Tutor app that uses AI-powered tutoring, has more than 100,000 math exercises that are aligned with the local curriculum of 95 percent of countries worldwide. There’s also the Infinix EduDesk, which replaces the normal home screen with a cleaner, distraction-free one. This intuitive UI also covers more than 200 major subjects and has over 6,000 instructional videos. Also preinstalled are Google Classroom, Google Play Books, Google Kids Space, and YouTube Kids. We also got tons of AI features for things like “Photo to Solution” to...
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Instagram is removing its encrypted messaging feature

Instagram is getting rid of its end-to-end encrypted conversations. The company said the feature will stop working after May 8, 2026. The encrypted messaging tool was never widely available. Only some users in certain areas could turn it on, and they had to do it for each chat separately. Since it’s not implemented by default, most people just stuck with regular messages. A Meta spokesperson said the company is removing the feature because almost no one was using it. The company argued that users who want private chats to switch to WhatsApp instead. Meta did not say what this means for Messenger, but it’s unlikely that end-to-end encryption would be remove there. The company started making encrypted messages the default option on Messenger in 2023, but that is still being used up to this day. This is just the latest change in how Meta handles private messaging. The company added encryption to WhatsApp back in 2016. Years later, Mark Zuckerberg talked about making all the company...
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Lenovo Y700 Gen 5: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 8.8-inch 165Hz display, 9,000mAh battery

Lenovo has new tablets in China. One of them is the Lenovo Y700 Gen 5. The Lenovo Y700 Gen 5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, attached to a Lenovo Coldfront Vapor chamber cooling system. You can pair it with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Like its predecessor, it has two USB-C ports, allowing you to plug accessories while charging. Plus, a circular RGB light on the back called Legion Halo. Speaking of charging, it supports up to 68W speeds for the dual-cell 9,000mAh battery. We then have an 8.8-inch 3K IPS display with a high 165Hz refresh rate for the select games that support it. A 50-megapixel main camera is on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front. There are also JBL-tuned stereo speakers for audio. The Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5 has a starting price of just CNY4,299 (~Php37,700) in China for the 12GB/256GB model, while the top-tier 24GB/1TB model retails for CNY6,399 (~Php56,100). Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5 Specs ...
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