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Supercharging Distributed Cloud Agents with AMD's Next-Gen Zen 5 Architecture

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For the first wave of generative AI, the interaction model was simple: tokens in, tokens out. A user entered a prompt, a model processed it, and the response appeared on screen. Most of the visible work happened during inference, often on a cloud GPU.   That model is now changing.   AI agents can read files, execute code, use client-side applications, call tools and complete multi-step tasks. In this new era, inference remains important, but generating tokens is only the first step. The new model is: Tokens in. Actions out. From answering questions to completing tasks   Consider the difference between asking an AI assistant how to file your taxes and asking an agent to help file them. The first task is largely a language problem. The second may require the agent to open documents, extract data, perform calculations, interact with software and validate the result.   This creates a continuous loop. The model decides what to do next, the agent calls a tool, the client C...

Beating the Odds: How the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Keeps Rico Hizon and Gabbi Garcia's Work Seamless

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Following the Philippine launch of the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra on July 1, ASUS Business Philippines announces the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Beats Murphy Law video series — a content campaign that puts the flagship business laptop through exactly the kind of real-world scenarios that ruin an ordinary laptop and an ordinary professional’s day.   The series is anchored by two of the country’s most recognized professionals, Award-winning Broadcast Journalist, Host and Business Consultant Rico Hizon and Award-winning Actress, Host, and Entrepreneur Gabbi Garcia — both officially introduced as ASUS ExpertBook Brand Ambassadors in the Philippines.   MURPHY’S LAW HAPPENS TO EVERYONE Every professional has a Murphy’s Law story. The coffee that spilled five minutes before a client presentation, the laptop that died mid-meeting because there was no outlet in the conference room or the bag that got tossed in an overhead bin. These are not hypothetical scenarios. They are every working day for t...

From Classrooms to Communities: How PLDT and Smart are Modernizing Philippine Education

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From pen and paper to artificial intelligence (AI) and interactive applications, PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedforLearning initiative champions learning for all by integrating technology into Philippine classrooms and boosting education resiliency through crisis-tested teaching strategies. "Technology has the power to expand opportunities for learning, but its true value lies in how it helps students, teachers, and communities overcome barriers," said Stephanie V. Orlino, Assistant Vice President and Head of Stakeholder Engagement at PLDT and Smart. "Through KonektedforLearning, we work with partners to ensure that more Filipino learners can access quality education, develop future-ready skills, and continue learning even in challenging circumstances." For decades, PLDT and Smart have worked alongside the Department of Education (DepEd) to help bring inclusive and quality learning opportunities to underserved communities, including geographically isolated schools and ar...

Say Goodbye to Long Ticket Queues. GCash Commute QR is Now Live on the LRT-2!

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Passengers of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now pay for their fares directly from their phones using GCash Commute QR, making their commutes faster and more convenient.   GCash joined the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Light Rail Manila Transit Authority (LRTA), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), and Visa in the official launch of cashless payment options, including GCash Commute QR, at the LRT-2 servicing stations spanning Manila, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, and Antipolo.   This is part of LRT-2's transition to a cashless payment system, which now also supports NFC-enabled Tap-to-Pay as well as Visa and Mastercard payments.   “This initiative supports rail modernization and the adoption of a National Standard for Automated Fare Collection, enabling more seamless, efficient, and integrated payments across transport modes,” said DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez.   GCash for Business General Manager, Paul Al...

GCash Takes a Stand Against Fraud, Shutting Down 6,700 Rogue Gambling Sites Using QRPH Payments

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As QRPh continues to transform the way Filipinos pay for everyday purchases, scammers are also evolving their tactics to exploit the country's growing reliance on QR-based transactions. To help keep digital payments safe, GCash has intensified its efforts against fraudulent merchants and fake payment pages, blocking over 6,700 suspicious accounts linked to QRPh-related scams while continuing to educate users on how to identify and avoid emerging threats. How scammers exploit QRPh payments Fraud monitoring teams at GCash have flagged a sharp rise in schemes where fake websites mimic legitimate GCash payment pages and use QRPh codes to collect payments. An example of a growing scam is known as “quishing” or QR phishing. In these schemes, fraudsters exploit QRPh codes to redirect users to malicious payment pages or steal sensitive information, while misusing official branding to appear credible and deceive users into completing unauthorized transactions. Some cases also involve fraudu...

Fold Without Fear: How Premium Aviation Engineering Powers the OPPO Find N6

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Foldable smartphones have come a long way in recent years. While users once questioned their durability and reliability, today's innovations have transformed foldables into everyday productivity companions that are built to last. Leading this evolution is the OPPO Find N6, a foldable smartphone engineered to withstand the demands of modern life without compromising on design, performance, or portability. Built around OPPO's Armour Shield Architecture, the Find N6 combines aerospace-inspired engineering, industry-leading durability, and flagship innovations to prove that foldables can be just as dependable as they are sophisticated. Engineered to Go Further At the heart of the OPPO Find N6 is its Armour Shield Architecture, an advanced structural design that reinforces the device using premium materials while maintaining an ultra-slim profile. Despite its refined form factor and the industry's thinnest bezels on a book-style foldable, the OPPO Find N6 is designed to withstan...

HUAWEI Just Dropped the Pura 90s Series Globally with Mind-Blowing Camera Tech, and it’s Heading to the PH Next Month!

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Manila, Philippines (July 14, 2026) — HUAWEI unveiled its latest devices during the Flagship Product Global Launch Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The launch was headlined by the highly anticipated HUAWEI Pura 90s Series and the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air.   The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series arrives with a refreshed name and a host of unprecedented upgrades, reinforcing the series’ position as the “King of Imaging”. Alongside the versatile new HUAWEI MatePad Air, the newest devices from HUAWEI highlight the brand’s vision of delivering innovation that empower expression, creativity, and productivity.  A new era of innovation will rise in the Philippines as both the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series and the HUAWEI MatePad Air are set to launch soon in the country.    Advanced Imaging, Designed for Expression and Capturing Every Meaningful Moment  At the forefront of HUAWEI’s new lineup is the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series, which delivers flagship imaging to empower bold strides fo...