A new trans-boundary agreement highlights the complexity of managing waters that flow across international borders — and the limited jurisdiction of Canadian officials hoping to mitigate another disaster at home. Municipalities face challenge of mitigating floodwaters that flow across international borders Two years ago, what would soon become a historic …
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Big Tech Ditched Trust and Safety. Now Startups Are Selling It Back As a Service
The burgeoning trust and safety industry promises to help tech companies navigate scrutiny and regulation. But these services bring problems of their own. PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: ANJALI NAIR; GETTY IMAGES Massive layoffs across the tech sector have hit trust and safety teams hard over the past year. But with wars raging in …
Read More »OpenAI Wants Everyone to Build Their Own Version of ChatGPT
At OpenAI’s first developer conference, the company behind ChatGPT announced new tools that let anyone create a customized chatbot or AI agent—no coding skills required. Illustration: OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images OpenAI’s ChatGPT became a phenomenon thanks to its wide-ranging abilities, such as drafting college essays, writing working computer programs, and digging …
Read More »UnionBank’s ‘Powered UP’ campaign launches UB Negosyante
Solidifying its reputation of being a bank for MSMEs, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently launched UB Negosyante, its “powered Up” solution for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) At the Podium Hall in Mandaluyong last Nov 8. The new brand for UnionBank’s MSME business banking was unveiled to …
Read More »AI Pin: the smartphone killer?
Back in April, at TED, the company Humane, gave a sneak peak of their smartphone killer, see their video here. Though they did not say it as a smartphone killer, but their pitch that it does not come with a screen and does not require a smartphone say otherwise. Fast …
Read More »Kissflow to revolutionize business applications development in the Philippines
Kissflow, a revolutionary low-code and no-code platform, is changing the game for businesses in the Philippines by enabling them to build custom applications with unprecedented speed and ease. The platform allows businesses to develop custom applications without the need for extensive coding, saving them valuable time and resources. Traditionally, creating …
Read More »This AI Bot Fills Out Job Applications for You While You Sleep
AI-powered services like LazyApply zip through the grunt work of job applications, helping one programmer apply for 5,000 jobs. But they can make mistakes, and some recruiters scorn the technology. Photograph: PM Images/Getty Images In July, software engineer Julian Joseph became the latest victim of the tech industry’s sweeping job …
Read More »Where the Hell Is X CEO Linda Yaccarino?
Despite Linda Yaccarino having the top job at X, Elon Musk’s outsize presence may be hampering her ability to succeed. Linda YaccarinoPhotograph: Jerod Harris/Getty Images Linda Yaccarino has been the CEO of X since June, but you’d never know it. Elon Musk, the company’s owner, CTO, and super-user, still remains …
Read More »Redefining flip phones with industry-first triple camera system and vertical cover screen
OPPO has again raised the bar in the flip phone market with the new OPPO Find N3 Flip. Packed with remarkable upgrades, it stands out with an industry-first triple camera system co-created with Hasselblad, meticulously crafted to capture photos that mirror your unique style. Combine this with its intuitive vertical …
Read More »Capturing brilliance: realme 11 launches with a stunning 108MP ProLight Camera and 67W SUPERVOOC charge
It was an evening of elegance and sophistication. The gents were dressed to the nines and the ladies in black, white, cream satin, sparkles and floor-length evening gowns. But the night was not just about dressing to impress, it was a night of opulence and glamour. It was a night …
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