Imperial Oil spokesperson Lisa Schmidt said in a statement that a contractor was building a drill pad in a previously cleared area when "equipment accidentally impacted a concealed bear den." The incident occurred Dec. 6 near the Kearl oilsands project in northern Alberta A black bear has been euthanized after …
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A night of gratitude and achievement
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in the country, recently celebrated its first-ever Shopee Super Awards. Marked as a night of gratitude and recognition, the event celebrated and recognized the journey of its esteemed partners on the platform and underscored Shopee’s commitment to fostering solid, continued collaborations with brands, sellers, creators, …
Read More »Breaking News: SLU joins forces for cyber supremacy!
In a groundbreaking move to fortify the Philippines against escalating cyber threats, Saint Louis University (SLU) emerged as the Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. Formed through a strategic alliance with two influential Communities of Practice — the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the …
Read More »Tiny but tough smartphone you need for your daily adventures
A compact powerhouse. The DOOGEE S Mini is one of the smallest Android smartphones available in the market. Despite being small in size it compensates by being the most durable in its class. The DOOGEE S Mini measures 133.0 x 60.0 x 13.5mm and weighs at a lightweight 155g. The …
Read More »Pioneer Insurance partners with GCash to launch OFW insurance for Filipino migrant workers
Pioneer Insurance just launched its OFW Insurance on GCash, making it more accessible to 1.96 million Filipino migrant workers. “This partnership will enable Pioneer to expand its reach to our kababayans around the world as it provides them with affordable reliable insurance that can respond to their emergencies abroad,” Pioneer …
Read More »The Rise of AI in Alternative Browsers—and What’s Next
Developers at smaller companies have been adding new ways to experience the internet with AI assistance. Their visions for the future radically differ. Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Josh Miller laughs a few minutes into our conversation and admits that he almost declined today’s interview about The Browser Company. The …
Read More »Innovation-Killing Noncompete Agreements Are Finally Dying
More US states are moving to bar companies from binding workers with noncompete agreements. Research shows the move could boost wages and innovation. Photograph: Jordan Lye/Getty Images One of the most stunning twists in the recent five-day crisis at ChatGPT creator OpenAI came when some 95 percent of the company’s …
Read More »OpenAI Agreed to Buy $51 Million of AI Chips From a Startup Backed by CEO Sam Altman
Documents show that OpenAI signed a letter of intent to spend $51 million on brain-inspired chips developed by startup Rain. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously made a personal investment in Rain. Sam AltmanPhoto-illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Sam Altman was reinstated as OpenAI CEO last month soon after being fired, …
Read More »Bundle up and look to the sky: It’s time for one of the best meteor showers of the year
The weather is colder but the nights are longer, which makes it a great time to look for “shooting stars.” And this week is the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the best shows of the year. Annual Geminid meteor shower could produce more than 100 to …
Read More »Transforming lives and making dreams come true for Filipinos
Shopee Live, an interactive live-streaming feature on the Shopee app, has emerged as a powerful tool for Filipinos to explore new opportunities and build better lives. Its combination of engaging entertainment, enticing deals, and rewarding prizes has transformed how Filipinos shop and opened doors to rewarding experiences. During Shopee’s Mega …
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