PH gov’t wants to check money services, social media platforms used for online abuses
The Philippine government is eyeing a number of fresh approaches to stop online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSEAC).
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Can brain activity predict urbanization and sustainable living?
Researchers used the budding field of neurourbanism to predict and understand the influence of urban environments on behavior.
Lawmaker says online selling apps are not following PH laws
A lawmaker asserted that Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok are not complying with local laws by selling small appliances that lack Product Standard stickers.
Pinoy student builds chemical purity tester using LEGO
Using simple LEGO, a Filipino student built an improvised polarimeter that can optically assess the purity of Vitamin C and other substances.
Gov’t working on ‘abduction’ of American vlogger in Zamboanga
Authorities now working on the reported abduction of American vlogger Elliot Eastman in Zamboanga Del Norte this week.
The rise of AI agents in the workplace
US firm Workato unveils agentic orchestration platform with purpose-specific AI Agents that take action and orchestrate processes. Workato, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven enterprise orchestration platform, has unveiled Workato Agentic, the company’s low-code, no-code agentic orchestration platform. The firm said the solution has…
What are brain-computer interfaces and how do they work?
Today, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and neurotechnology continue to evolve and accelerate for many real-world uses.
Tencent eyes widespread use of palm scan in Southeast Asia
This payment method, which has been gaining popularity in China since 2023, offers a contactless and secure way to make payments.
Australia plans to set minimum age for social media use
Legislations to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms are now being eyed in Australia.
Can travel slow down aging?
Researchers say you can forget about expensive retinol creams and suggest that travel could be your best anti-aging secret.