Meta Unveils New Mixed Reality Headset in Push for Traction on Metaverse
September 28, 2023
Facebook parent Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced the release date of its coming Quest 3 mixed reality headset and new Ray-Ban smart glasses.
This free event will transport you to Mindanao”s captivating beauty and culture
September 28, 2023
Mindanao State University (MSU) is set to hold the Rawaten 2023 Cultural Extravaganza event at the Metropolitan Theater -- for free!
China on PH’s removal of floating barrier: ‘Nothing more than self-amusement’
September 28, 2023
China brushed off the move by the Philippines to remove the floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal installed by the China Coast Guard.
Meta putting AI in smart glasses, assistants and more
September 28, 2023
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said the tech giant is putting artificial intelligence into digital assistants and smart glasses as it seeks to gain lost ground in the AI race. Zuckerberg made his announcements at the Connect developers conference at Meta’s headquarters in Silicon Valley, the company’s main annual product event. “Advances in AI […]
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Ice cream made from plastic? Someone in London developed that
September 28, 2023
This vanilla ice cream developed in London has an interesting twist and story behind it. It's made with plastic.
Netflix announces ‘Alice in Borderland’ Season 3
September 28, 2023
"Alice in Borderland" is getting a third season on Netflix!
Iza Calzado celebrates daughter Deia Amihan’s 8th month with cake
September 28, 2023
Iza Calzado"s baby girl Deia Amihan is now eight months old!
Mavs” Luka Doncic says thigh injury ‘better” as NBA season approaches
September 28, 2023
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic said Wednesday he's still seeking a precise diagnosis for the thigh injury that has troubled him since March.
Jamie Miller reacts to Ysabel Ortega, SB19’s Stell singing his song ‘Here’s Your Perfect’
September 28, 2023
Jamie Miller couldn't hide his awe when he listened to Ysabel Ortega and SB19's Stell cover his hit song "Here's Your Perfect."
Warriors signing veteran Rudy Gay, agent says
September 28, 2023
The Golden State Warriors agreed to a one-year deal with veteran forward Rudy Gay, according to his agent.
Need to review, change permitting process for reclamation highlighted in Senate hearing
September 28, 2023
The Senate is looking into the impacts of reclamation activities on coastal and marine ecosystems and communities, and the permitting process for these projects after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of 22 reclamation pr...
NKorea makes nuclear weapons status part of constitution
September 28, 2023
North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature has enshrined the country’s status as a nuclear weapons power in the constitution, state media reported Thursday. “The DPRK’s nuclear force-building policy has been made permanent as the basic law of the state, which no one is allowed to flout with anything,” leader Kim Jong Un said at a meeting of […]
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World Winner dog Dalbong awarded with Eastwood Paw of Fame
September 27, 2023
The country’s longest-running pet blessing event in Eastwood City will be having a special guest this year as Dalbong, the World Dog Show 2023 winner, will be joining the festivities.
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Over P76M worth of ‘cocaine’ seized at NAIA; 2 suspects arrested
September 27, 2023
Two Singaporean nationals were arrested after authorities seized over P76 million worth of suspected cocaine in an interdiction operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Thursday.
Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque go on vacation in Europe
September 27, 2023
Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque are out on vacation!
Choi Woo Shik to hold fan meeting in Manila
September 27, 2023
Choi Woo Shik is coming to the Philippines for a fan meeting!
Golden Arrow Recognition Ceremony sets ICD on course for advancing Corporate Governance in PHL
September 27, 2023
Less than a year before it turns 25, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is very much on pace with its 2024 vision of being widely recognized as the key catalyst in effecting positive change in the Philippine corporate governance ecosystem towar...
ICD sustains drive to build better corporate boards
September 27, 2023
Driven by a resolute vision to be at the forefront in the ASEAN region by being the catalyst in the Philippine corporate governance ecosystem towards an inclusive and sustainable development, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is leaving no sto...
Bong Go calls for increased health budget as country navigates toward pandemic recovery
September 27, 2023
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, emphasized in an interview on Tuesday, September 26, the urgent need to bolster the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget as the country navigates towards pan...
AgriNurture, Inc. issues Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
September 27, 2023
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Brain implants could restore paralyzed patients’ arm movements
September 27, 2023
A paralyzed Swiss man has become the first person to test a new technology that reads his thoughts using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and then transmits signals through his own nervous system to his arms, hands and fingers in order to restore movement.
The Best Way to Sharpen Knives—for Novices, Know-It-Alls and Everyone in Between
September 27, 2023
No matter your experience level in the kitchen, it’s important to keep your knives sharp. Here, four methods you can use, including the one most commonly employed in high-end restaurant kitchens.
North Korea parliament amends constitution to enshrine nuclear policy — KCNA
September 27, 2023
North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament has adopted an amendment to the constitution to formulate the country's policy on nuclear force, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
More than 35,000 victims of sexual violence in Colombia’s conflict — tribunal
September 27, 2023
At least 35,178 people have suffered sexual, gender and reproductive violence in Colombia's armed conflict, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) tribunal said on Wednesday as it opened an investigation.
LPA, habagat to bring scattered rain on parts of country
September 27, 2023
The Low Pressure Area (LPA) and southwest monsoon or habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms over parts of the country, PAGASA reported.
Bruce Springsteen ‘on the mend’ but won’t return to tour until 2024
September 27, 2023
American rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced Wednesday that he will postpone the remainder of his 2023 tour dates until next year, as he recovers from treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
Confidence building critical to break Syria political deadlock
September 27, 2023
A comprehensive solution to the Syrian conflict remains elusive, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Wednesday, calling for “concrete moves” and confidence-building measures to break the impasse.
Pakistan floods a ‘litmus test’ for climate justice says Guterres
September 27, 2023
Top UN officials pledged support for Pakistan on Wednesday as it continues the painstaking process of rebuilding in the wake of last year’s devastating floods.
Karabakh: Azerbaijan must ‘guarantee the rights of ethnic Armenians’
September 27, 2023
A UN-appointed independent human rights expert on Wednesday called on Azerbaijan to “guarantee the rights of ethnic Armenians” in the Karabakh region and ensure that civilians who remain “are respected and protected in line with its international oblig...
US urged to end detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy
September 27, 2023
The United States must end “the prolonged pre-trial detention” of Alex Nain Saab Morán, a Venezuelan Special Envoy who was arrested in 2020 and extradited to the US on money laundering charges, UN independent human rights experts said on Wednesday.
Israeli settlements ‘systematically erode’ viability of Palestinian State
September 27, 2023
The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the relentless expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Regional action essential to address migrant surge through Central America
September 27, 2023
With record numbers of people transiting through Central America and Mexico in search of a better life further north, UN migration agency IOM on Wednesday appealed for regional action to address their immediate needs while tackling the drivers of migra...
World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt
September 27, 2023
As the climate crisis threatens the tourist industry and the communities who depend on it, greening the tourism sector is the only way forward.
‘You can’t even face your own parents’, activist against cyberbullying tells Human Rights Council
September 27, 2023
Anxiety, emotional distress and even child suicide are among the damaging consequences of cyberbullying, and better prevention strategies involving big tech must be developed, the UN Human Rights Council heard on Wednesday.
Meta unveils AI assistant, Facebook-streaming glasses
September 27, 2023
Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday rolled out new AI products for consumers, including smart glasses that can answer questions and stream directly on Facebook, as well as bots that create photo-realistic images and an updated v...
Bucks acquiring Damian Lillard in 3-team trade — reports
September 27, 2023
The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring seven-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-team trade, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
US late-night shows to resume next week after writers end strike
September 27, 2023
Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel are bringing their shows back to television next week following the end of the Hollywood writers' strike on Wednesday.
Arab family of five shot dead as crime rates in Israel soar
September 27, 2023
Five members of an Arab family were shot dead in their home in Israel, police said on Wednesday, in the latest in a wave of crime-related killings in Israel's Arab communities that has reached a new peak this year.