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GMKtec has a new AI mini POC workstation called the EVO-X3. The new GMKtec EVO-X3 is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo processor, with an NPU boasting 50 TOPS of power. It is joined by a generous 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM and an option between 2TB and 4TB of storage. You also get two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots, allowing you to have storage of up to 16TB. All its hardware is packed inside a unique body that’s unlike any other flat square box chassis that other mini AI PCs have. It almost look like a network terminal with a tall, flat frame with triple fans for cooling. It’s almost the size of a game console. It will come bundled with GMKtec’s proprietary Claw+Wrangler suite, which is a local interface toolkit for one-click setup and 24hr AI agents. Paired with the generous memory, GMKtec claims it can run models as large as 235 billion parameters on-device. But having that much RAM meant a substantial price increase. Th...

Japan wants 10 million robots operating across the country within the next 15 years. The government unveiled an updated plan that expands its robotics push to cover 18 industries, including food production and healthcare. The strategy relies heavily on a homegrown AI system called Noetra. A group of major Japanese firms, including SoftBank, Sony and Honda, already own a stake in the project. Two other tech companies, Fujitsu and Rakuten, are still deciding whether to join. The country has a rapidly ageing population and strict rules on immigration. This combination has left many businesses short-staffed. Factory floors, nursing homes and even disaster sites have been testing robots for years, and officials believe the time is right to scale up. The Japanese government says it will set up a new centre to help companies bring in robots more quickly. The centre will also handle research and training for workers who will use the technology. Japan is not going at it alo...

A developer known as Mr. Rubik on YouTube is working on a new app that gives Android phones a major retro makeover. The app is a launcher, which means it changes the entire look and feel of your device’s home screen and UI. And in this case, it makes everything look like a Nintendo DS or DSi. A video preview posted by the creator shows the design in action. It copies the old console’s style very closely, right down to the on-screen clock and the text style. The result is a home screen that feels very familiar to anyone who owned the original gaming device. The upcoming Nintendo DS launcher for Android will not just sit there looking like the home screen. It can also show all the apps you have installed in the DS-style layout. It also pulls in your game collection, including ROMs for DS, DSi, and Game Boy Advance titles. You can change how icons look, and the app also works with notification badges and third-party icon packs. 10 best-selling gaming consol...

Filipinos feel very secure when using the internet, but a recent report suggests their actions do not back up that belief. A new study from company Bolttech looked at online habits across 11 countries in Asia-Pacific. The findings show that while people in the Philippines rank among the most confident in the region, many still engage in behaviors that put them at risk. The survey found that 96 out of every 100 Filipinos think their online habits are good or excellent. But when researchers looked closer, only about half, or 48%, actually follow basic safety rules like using strong and unique passwords. This gap between what people believe and what they do is bigger in the Philippines than in most other markets surveyed. 6 password managers to secure your online accounts Most common passwords in the Philippines The study also showed that Filipinos run into more online dangers than the regional average. 9 out of 10 said they have seen a scam attempt at some point...

Filipinos are increasingly ditching cards and e-wallets in favor of QR code payments, at least among businesses using PayMongo’s payment services. The company’s internal data shows that QR Ph accounted for more than half (55%) of all payment volume on its platform during the first six months of 2026. That is a massive jump from just 16% during the same period last year. Cards now make up only 19% of payment volume, while e-wallets sit at 21%. Other payment methods like online banking and buy now, pay later services combined account for less than 5%. PayMongo processed close to 10 million transactions between January and June this year. That is nearly double the 5.2 million transactions recorded in the first half of 2025. The company also saw its merchant base grow by 93% over the same timeframe. What is driving this change? According to PayMongo, people are using QR codes and e-wallets for everyday purchases like food delivery, utility bills, and small r...

Students have always found ways to cheat. From looking at a seatmate’s paper to writing notes on their hands, the tricks have been around for decades. But now, technology is making cheating much easier. AI-powered smart glasses are becoming a popular tool for students who want to get better scores. This is especially true in parts of Asia where exams can decide a person’s future. A single test can determine if someone gets into a good university or lands a job. In South Korea, two people were caught using smart glasses during an English test last month. Companies often use this test when hiring new workers. Around the same time, in Taiwan, a student trying to get into medical school was also caught wearing smart glasses. The proctors noticed the student looking at the test in a strange way. When they checked, they found the glasses were giving off heat. This kind of cheating is not brand new. But as these glasses become cheaper and more advanced, the problem ...