MWC Shanghai 2024: HONOR Unveils Industry's First AI Defocus Eye Protection and AI Deepfake Detection

 

Global technology brand HONOR revealed two industry-leading on-device AI innovations created to empower individuals and introduce a new level of user safety. During its keynote at MWC Shanghai 2024, titled “The Human-AI Synergy: Intelligent Devices Will Empower People Better,” HONOR showcased its latest advancements in human-centric AI, AI Defocus Eye Protection and AI Deepfake Detection. During the keynote session, the brand also reiterated its focus on human-centric on-device AI and its belief in the potential for AI-enabled hardware to empower users by delivering tailored services while protecting user privacy.

 

Evolving Eye Protection Technology from Prevention to Relief

 

Introducing the latest advancements in eye-protection technology, HONOR launched AI Defocus Eye Protection at MWC Shanghai. Noting the global increase in cases of nearsightedness caused by long-term screen usage, this technology leverages AI to simulate defocus glasses on the smart device’s display.

 Additionally, the AI Deepfake Detection has been trained through a large dataset of videos and images related to online scams, enabling the AI to perform identification, screening, and comparison within three seconds. If synthetic or altered content is detected by the feature, a risk warning is immediately issued to the user, deterring them from continued engagement with the potential scammers for their safety.

 

For more exciting announcements and cool tech, head on to HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/. 

 

 

About HONOR  

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enables people to become a better version of themselves. 

Wearing defocus glasses is proven to be conducive to eye health as they intentionally induce controlled defocus in the user’s peripheral visual field to help maintain clear central vision. This effect creates an altered visual perception that slows down the eye elongation process, which leads to nearsightedness. Taking eye protection from prevention to creating technology that can lead to relief for consumers, HONOR’s AI Defocus Eye Protection has been shown to decrease users’ transient myopia by 13 degrees on average after reading for 25 minutes, with some users experiencing a maximum reduction of 75 degrees.

 

Mitigating Fraud with AI Deepfake Detection

 

Circumventing the risks presented by cloud-based “deepfake” AI technology, HONOR has introduced AI Deepfake Detection. To help prevent fraud and detect digitally manipulated content, AI Deepfake Detection examines frame-by-frame information such as eye contact, lighting, image clarity, and video playback to identify flaws that are imperceptible to the human eyes.

 

World's Gaming Titans Launch Next-Gen Platform CRETA in Manila, Announces Listing in Coins.ph

 

The world's leading game creators have come together in the country to launch CRETA, a multiverse gaming entertainment platform and the latest product of their collaborative genius. The CRETA token will be listed on local cryptocurrency exchange Coins.ph starting July 8.

Thomas Vu, executive producer of global phenomenon League of Legends and Netflix's Emmy-winning series Arcane, together with another game production giant Ray Eiichiro Nakazato, a former vice president at Electronic Arts Japan Studio and worked as senior manager at Microsoft Japan Game Studios, made the announcement at a media conference held at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

“Oftentimes, when you see people build ecosystems, it’s piecemeal. 

With CRETA, our team has been really thoughtful and strategic about building all the pieces together harmoniously, and I think that connective tissue is really important. It's designed to be ubiquitous in all these different ways, and I suspect that it's going to catch a lot of people off guard,” said Vu.

Aside from Vu, comprising the team of veteran producers and developers behind CRETA are Kay Youn, CEO of CRETA affiliate CCR and lead developer of the iconic game Fortress; Yoshiki Okamoto, the legendary developer behind Street Fighter 2 and Monster Strike; Joohyung Jang, the game producer behind iconic titles like Lineage and Aion; and Nakazato, Chief Creative Officer and Head of Japan.

“Currently, the team is working on some interesting business models, and the scalability of what we're building is impressive,” said Vu. “When you think about it, very few teams have 25 plus years of gaming experience - this just doesn't exist, so the next evolution of existing genres that CRETA is working on is going to be interesting.”

Their combined expertise ensures that CRETA delivers a next-generation gaming experience on a decentralized metaverse platform, where both gamers and professional game studios can provide Web3 games and new gaming services. CRETA also  implements S2E (Share to Earn), which combines user video sharing platforms with typical P2E (Play to Earn) and C2E (Create to Earn) features.

 

 

During his presentation, Nakazato highlighted the platform’s integrated approach. “Within the CRETA ecosystem, any game can use our social media features. For instance, when you press the start button, our social media can pop up within the game. You don't need Discord anymore; it's all in one integrated environment.”

Nakazato further explained the benefits of CRETA’s blockchain technology, “Another key differentiation for CRETA is its use of the low-cost blockchain, Locus Chain. It’s a very fast and scalable blockchain developed over seven years by our technology engineers who have been making games for 20 years. This ensures the platform is cost-effective and sustainable.”

Users will also be able to join in the evolution, as the platform is equipped with a proprietary Game Creation Engine that will empower them to develop their own games, with the freedom to publish and distribute their creations as NFT’s.

Nakazato also announced the scheduled release of the Super Club, a gaming and Web 3.0 social media and community platform, that will begin in late-July.

The company’s goal is clear, according to Nakazato, “There are 3 billion gamers in the world now, but Web3 is very small [in comparison]. So we’re not trying to target Web3 gamers - we are trying to change the entire gaming industry.”

About Creta

Creta is a pioneering metaverse game platform company headquartered in Dubai, UAE, composed of top-tier global developers, publishers, and blockchain experts. Creta's leadership includes renowned figures such as Ray Nakazato, a game expert and entrepreneur with experience at Microsoft Japan Game Studios and Electronic Arts Japan Studio, Thomas Vu, the visionary game producer of League of Legends, Alexander Harutyunyan, former CEO of European game publisher INNOVA, CCR's Seokho Yoon, the creator of Korea’s beloved game Fortress, Joohyung Jang, the game producer behind iconic titles like Lineage and Aion, and Yoshiki Okamoto, the legendary developer behind Street Fighter 2 and Monster Strike. With strong backing from key industry figures and a bold vision for the future, Creta is poised to become the central platform for the next era of digital entertainment and interactive media.

Global Website: https://creta.world/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/creta_world

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/FWCd28vv36

Telegram: https://t.me/creta_world_official_Group

CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/creta-world/

 

The brand new TechLife Pad is now available for P8,999

 

The TechLife Fam better get ready for a new and easy entertainment experience as the TechLife Pad hits the shelves of both offline and online stores beginning June 27. The TechLife Pad has incredible features built mainly to simplify and enhance day-to-day entertainment and productivity.

For users who love to use a portable gadget that isn't a laptop but needs a bigger display than a standard smartphone, the TechLife Pad can guarantee entertainment on the go thanks to its lightweight metal body paired with a 10.36" large 2K Display. This makes it much easier to enjoy movies and series anywhere—whether at the coffee shop, on vacation or even beating the traffic during rush hour.

Meanwhile, the Quad Stereo Speakers is surely the life of the party. Each side of the Pad has two speakers to deliver crystal-clear and loud audio that easily fills the room. If turning up the party is the goal, just play the number one song of the summer on max volume and let the TechLife Pad spread good vibes.

Of course, the large display and stereo speakers complement the 7000mAh Massive Battery to ensure entertainment isn't cut short. The TechLife Pad offers up to 15 days of standby time and 5 to 6 hours of continuous use, such as browsing social media and reading ebooks, ensuring it keeps up with the busiest days.

Available in stylish Graphite Blue and Graphite Gray and priced at just P8,999, the TechLife Pad is the new favorite gadget for all things fun and functional.

First Selling Promos

The official first selling period of the TechLife Pad is until June 30, so better hurry up and go to the nearest TechLife Store to catch an exclusive freebie because, for every purchase of the TechLife Pad, customers will get a free TechLife Keyboard for Pad worth P1,099.

The TechLife Pad is also available on TechLife’s TikTok Shop, Lazada Flagship Store, and Shopee Official Store for those who love online shopping. From June 27 to June 30, online shoppers can enjoy an exclusive discount of P500 by utilizing the available platform vouchers, and they can also get FREE TechLife Wireless Earbuds.

But wait, there's more! For easy installment plans at 0% interest, credit card users can avail of 6 or 12-month payment plans, while Home Credit offers installment plans for 6 or 9 months. Both are available from June 27 to July 31, 2024. Now, owning the TechLife Pad is easier and more affordable than ever.

Here’s a comprehensive table summarizing all the exciting TechLife Pad has to offer:

Channels	Deals and Freebies	Promo Duration
TechLife Stores	FREEBIE of TechLife Keyboard for Pad	June 27 to 30, 2024
TechLife TikTok Shop	P500 OFF + FREEBIE of TechLife Wireless Earbuds
TechLife Lazada Flagship Store
TechLife Shopee Official Store
Credit Card promos are available at authorized TechLife Stores	6 months or 12 months installment at 0% interest	June 27 to July 31, 2024
Home Credit promo available at authorized TechLife stores	6 months or 9 months at 0% interest

 

To learn more about the TechLife Pad and other announcements from TechLife, follow its official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Grab launches Advance Booking, eases airport transport for PH travelers with guaranteed on-time rides

 

Hitting the road whether for leisure travel across the Philippines or sealing business deals overseas can be a daunting endeavor. The pre-travel stress between the epic suitcase shuffle and the documents paranoia can be too much to handle – and this is even without considering the challenge of getting to the airport on time or arranging transportation.

 

Understanding this dilemma, Grab – the partner of every Filipino for safe, convenient, and reliable mobility – launches its latest transportation service Advance Booking. Grab Advance Booking guarantees on-time rides to the airport via the GrabAirport fleet, ticking off yet another item on the travelers’ checklist.

 

Grab Philippines Head of Mobility EJ Dela Vega shares, “Having served the Philippines for over a decade, we at Grab have deepened our understanding of the distinct needs of our Filipino passengers. One such need that stands out is their requirement for reliable airport transportation. Recognizing this, we are enhancing the experience of airport rides on Grab with the launch of Advance Booking. Our new Grab Advance Booking product goes beyond offering mere airport transfers – it provides travelers the peace of mind they deserve. This new service has been engineered to have guaranteed on-time rides every time, enabling every Filipino traveler to leave their homes with the confidence they'll have a ride to make their flight on time.”

 

Grab Advance Booking: Guaranteed On-Time Rides, Every Time

The worries about catching a flight in the wee hours of the morning or during the peak of the metro bustle are a thing of the past with Grab Advance Booking. This new Grab mobility service touts guaranteed rides every time.

 

●       Plan as early as 7 Days ahead:  With Grab's Advance Booking feature, passengers can effortlessly plan their journeys well in advance. The reservation window is flexible, allowing bookings to be made as early as seven days or as late as two hours before the scheduled ride.

●       Stay Stress-free with On-Time Pick-up Assurance: The Grab Advance Booking driver-partners are guaranteed to be on time. In instances of service disruption, the Grab platform swiftly and seamlessly reassigns the ride to an alternative driver-partner, ensuring a successful completion of the trip for the passenger. To ensure fairness, a Php-100 courtesy credit will be offered to passengers if the driver arrives late for a pre-scheduled ride.

●       No need to panic with extended wait time: Further enhancing passenger convenience, a 15-minute grace period is implemented for Advance Booking rides. This allows drivers to accommodate minor delays, while passengers encountering unforeseen circumstances have additional time to reach the pick-up location.

 

Booking in a Breeze

Accessing Grab Advance Booking is a walk in the park. Passengers can select  “Advance Booking” under the Grab transport page. They can then enter the date and time of their ride, along with their pick-up location and the specific airport terminal for drop-off.

 

Advance Booking passengers will also be receiving regular updates and reminders about the status of their ride leading to the scheduled pick-up time. 45 minutes prior to the scheduled trip, passengers can already chat and check in with their assigned driver in-app.

As safety and convenience remain paramount for Grab, Advance Booking rides can only accommodate a maximum of three passengers with three pieces of luggage.

 

Safeguarding our Driver-Partners

Grab has also implemented protective measures to safeguard the income of the dedicated fleet for Advance Booking. These measures are designed to mitigate the impact of last-minute cancellations by passengers, specifically those made less than an hour before the scheduled pick-up time. During such cancellations, the passenger will be charged the full fare of the ride. The same policy applies when a passenger is unreachable or hasn't arrived 15 minutes past the scheduled time.

 

However, there will be no charge for any passenger cancellation done at least one hour before the scheduled pick-up time,

 

A worry-free airport transfer

The Grab Advance Booking eases the overall experience of leisure and business travelers going to the airport, allowing them to relax as they begin their trip. This new service from Grab is currently exclusive to trips going to Metro Manila airports via its GrabAirport fleet, which was launched last year in conjunction with the MIAA. Its availability in cities and regions outside of the National Capital Region is expected to transpire in the second half of 2024.

 

For more information on Grab Advance Booking, passengers may visit the Grab Help Center.

 

 

About Grab

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors. Serving over 700 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries - Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - Grab enables millions of people everyday to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending and insurance, all through a single app. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone, and strives to serve a triple bottom line: to simultaneously deliver financial sustainability and have a positive social and environmental impact in Southeast Asia.