A Godfather of AI Just Won a Nobel. He Has Been Warning the Machines Could Take Over the World.
October 9, 2024
Geoffrey Hinton hopes the prize will add credibility to his claims about the dangers of AI technology he pioneered.
OpenAI to Open Asia-Pacific Hub in Singapore
October 9, 2024
The maker of ChatGPT plans to open a Singapore office later this year to serve as an Asia-Pacific hub, as it aims to grow its presence in the region.
Left and right prey on weak French government as it prepares ‘austerity’ budget
October 9, 2024
France's new and already beleaguered government is to present its 2025 budget Thursday amid an ongoing fiscal crisis for the euro zone's second-largest economy.
When Cell Service Is Down, You Can Send iPhone Texts via Satellite
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton could disrupt phone and Wi-Fi networks. How to stay connected with iOS 18.
X Can Resume Operations in Brazil After Paying Millions in Fines
October 9, 2024
Elon Musk’s social-media platform was banned in August for defying the country’s Supreme Court’s orders.
Short Seller Hindenburg Goes After Roblox
October 9, 2024
The research firm alleges that the videogame company has exaggerated user data and compromises child safety.
Samsung Apologizes for Falling Behind in AI Chips Race
October 8, 2024
The South Korean tech giant’s rivals seize ground in memory and contract manufacturing
LG Electronics Projects Quarterly Profit Drop, Missing Consensus
October 8, 2024
LG Electronics forecast a decline in third-quarter operating profit partly due to increased logistics and marketing expenses, disappointing market expectations for profit growth.
Samsung Apologizes for Expected Earnings Miss Amid Chip Challenges
October 8, 2024
The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones acknowledged its struggle to make headway in supplying more advanced chips as it projected third-quarter earnings growth to slow sharply.
Google Must Make It Easier for App Stores to Compete on Android, Judge Rules
October 8, 2024
An injunction was issued after Epic Games won an antitrust lawsuit—the latest legal blow to the search giant.
One of the Biggest AI Boomtowns Is Rising in a Tech-Industry Backwater
October 7, 2024
Blackstone and TikTok’s parent are among the companies investing in data centers in a Malaysian state better known for its palm-oil plantations.
Harris supporters say she’ll fix immigration, blame Trump for border crisis
October 7, 2024
Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris argued that former President Trump's effort to kill President Biden's border bill is to blame for the current crisis.
No More Blurry Images: Your Texts Are Getting an Upgrade
October 6, 2024
RCS lets you see read receipts, typing indicators and high-resolution images.
The Hearing Aid Revolution That Wasn’t
October 5, 2024
Over-the-counter models have high return rates. Can Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 change things?
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
October 5, 2024
Read about Enghouse Systems, Bilibili, True Corp. and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
This Teenage Hacker Became a Legend Attacking Companies. Then His Rivals Attacked Him.
October 4, 2024
His life in cybercrime began at age 11, investigators say, and went on to incursions into Nvidia and “Grand Theft Auto.” His case has brought worries about a new breed of fearless young hackers.
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
October 3, 2024
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.
OpenAI Nearly Doubles Valuation to $157 Billion in Funding Round
October 3, 2024
The startup behind ChatGPT raised $6.6 billion from backers including Microsoft, SoftBank and Thrive Capital.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
October 3, 2024
Find insight on BCE, STV Group, box-office results in China, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector.
LPAs form inside, outside PAR; more rain seen from southwest monsoon
September 15, 2024
The southwest monsoon is still dumping rain in Mimaropa, parts of Bicol, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region on Sunday, September 15
BRP Teresa Magbanua returns to Palawan with hungry, dehydrated crew
September 15, 2024
Some 60 hungry and dehydrated Philippine Coast guard personnel returned home to Palawan aboard BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), ending a five-month stalemate with Chinese forces in Escoda Shoal (International name: Sabina Shoal).
NMC: BRP Teresa Magbanua departed Sabina Shoal after ‘mission accomplished’
September 15, 2024
The National Maritime Council on Sunday confirmed that BRP Teresa Magbanua has left Sabina Shoal, also known as Escoda Shoal, after finishing its mission there for five long months.
[Kitchen 143] Dinner and drinks at Sixty32 Poblacion
September 15, 2024
Ready to visit a new Poblacion joint?
40 students pilot 1st college in Jaen, Nueva Ecija
September 15, 2024
An inaugural batch of 40 students are the first enrollees of the first college in Jaen, Nueva Ecija.
Wittenberg University in Ohio cancels events, increases security after shooting threat
September 15, 2024
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, said it is canceling campus activities and increasing police activity following a shooting threat.
Teen’s bid for int’l science prize could revive broken labs in Pampanga
September 15, 2024
A Pampangueño student's quest for international acclaim in science communication could lead to much-needed upgrades for science facilities in Pampanga.
Ginebra left to ponder on rotation as Go injury dampens Kings’ streak
September 15, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra was left to ponder for its next possible moves for its rotation as offseason acquisition Isaac Go went down with an apparent knee injury in the Kings’ 124-102 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. G...
PNP to file charges vs those who hid Quiboloy
September 15, 2024
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday it is set to file charges against individuals suspected of harboring Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for obstruction of justice.
56 days: Kamala Harris has yet to do formal press conference since emerging as Democratic nominee
September 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t held a formal press conference with reporters since she became the presumptive and now official Democratic nominee.
4 dead, 3 hurt after tree falls in Lanao del Sur
September 15, 2024
Four minors died while three others were injured after they were hit by a tree that fell in Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Operation to tow stricken tanker MV Sounion in Red Sea starts –shipping source
September 15, 2024
The operation has started to tow a Greek-registered oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi militants last month, a shipping source told Reuters on Saturday.
Girl, 2, dies after house collapses in Zamboanga City
September 15, 2024
A two-year-old girl died when her family's house reportedly collapsed due to strong winds in Barangay Taluksangay, Zamboanga City morning on Saturday.
At least three killed, 49 injured in Egypt train collision
September 15, 2024
At least three people were killed and 49 others wounded in a collision between two passenger trains in Zagazig city northeast of Cairo, Egypt's health ministry said on Saturday.
Haiti PM visits ‘horrible scene’ of gas truck blast; death toll now put at 25
September 15, 2024
A fuel truck exploded on a road in Haiti's southern peninsula on Saturday, killing at least 25 people, according to local media, and leaving dozens of survivors with serious burns.
LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball – Ateneo vs La Salle
September 15, 2024
Defending UAAP men's basketball champion La Salle seeks a 3-0 start to its Season 87 title retention campaign, while Ateneo looks to light a fire in its 0-2 winless slide at the expense of its historic rival
NDRRMC: 6 reported dead, 2 missing due to Ferdie, Habagat
September 15, 2024
Six people reportedly died while two others remain missing in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Ferdie (international name: Bebinca) and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said...
A lot at stake as Beermen, Kings figure in titanic collision
September 15, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON Streaks. Pride. History. A lot will be at stake as two of the three Group B leaders in San Miguel and Ginebra collide in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 15. Both with identical ...
VISCOM on high alert amid Kanlaon unrest
September 15, 2024
With Alert Level 2 hoisted over Kanlaon Volcano as of September 14, 2024, the Visayas Command is on heightened alert for any eventuality.