- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Update Dramatically Improves Lighting Effects on Xbox IGN
- Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Update 2 Brings Support for GPUs With Less Than 8GB VRAM, Global Illumination Improvements on Xbox Series X|S Wccftech
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Update Dramatically Improves Lighting Effects on Xbox - IGN
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Dragonbane, D&D’s more attractive Swedish cousin, inspired Helldivers 2 - Polygon
- Dragonbane, D&D’s more attractive Swedish cousin, inspired Helldivers 2 Polygon
- 'The guns weren't doing what it says on the box': Johan Pilestedt reflects on Helldivers 2 balance changes that disrupted the positive vibes PC Gamer
- With games like GTA 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds set to stuff 2025, Helldivers 2 lead says "it was super good we launched when we did" Gamesradar
- How the Swedish Dungeons & Dragons Inspired Helldivers 2 The New York Times
- After an eventful year, Helldivers 2 devs hope "it will be less of a bumpy road when it comes to release accuracy" - but Arrowhead is still "prepared to take risks" Yahoo! Voices
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Here’s everything new in the Messages app on iOS 18.2 - 9to5Mac
- Here’s everything new in the Messages app on iOS 18.2 9to5Mac
- Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more Apple Newsroom
- ChatGPT Is Helping Siri in iOS 18.2. And It’s Actually Useful. Wirecutter, A New York Times Company
- Image Playground made me a wizard but I’m still waiting for that Siri magic TechRadar
- Do You Know Each of These 9 Hidden iOS 18.2 iPhone Features? CNET
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The Game Awards 2024 LIVE: Winners, Game of the Year, and every new trailer and announcement - Windows Central
- The Game Awards 2024 LIVE: Winners, Game of the Year, and every new trailer and announcement Windows Central
- What Time The Game Awards Starts, Where To Watch, What To Expect Forbes
- Watch: The Game Awards 2024 - Live! Nintendo Life
- The Game Awards 2024: Key nominees and what to expect NPR
- Inside the 2024 Game Awards: What Geoff Keighley and Co. Have Planned for Big 10th Anniversary Show Variety
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
It sure looks like OpenAI trained Sora on game content — and legal experts say that could be a problem - TechCrunch
- It sure looks like OpenAI trained Sora on game content — and legal experts say that could be a problem TechCrunch
- Sora is here OpenAI
- The Future Of Text-To-Video Based Generative AI Magically Appears Via Newly Released OpenAI Sora Turbo Forbes
- Sora Is the Most Hyped Bot Since ChatGPT The Atlantic
- OpenAI day 5 LIVE: ChatGPT comes to Apple Intelligence Tom's Guide
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PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Available Now, See Your Gaming Stats for This Year - Push Square
- PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Available Now, See Your Gaming Stats for This Year Push Square
- Celebrate 30 years of PlayStation with PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up, launching today PlayStation
- 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up is available; check your stats! Insider Gaming
- PlayStation Has Launched Its 2024 Wrap-Up, But It’s Broken PlayStation Universe
- US News Today Live Updates on December 11, 2024 : Donald Trump inauguration on January 20, 2025: How to get free tickets to watch the ceremony? Mint
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Grok’s new ‘Aurora’ image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X - Engadget
- Grok’s new ‘Aurora’ image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X Engadget
- X Makes its Grok AI Chatbot Available to All Users Social Media Today
- X says its new image generator, Aurora, will launch for all users within the week TechCrunch
- Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot is now available for free to all users Mint
- The Morning After: X adds, then quickly removes, Grok’s new photorealistic image generator Engadget
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Apple’s Vision Pro might add support for PlayStation VR controllers
Apple is looking to make its Vision Pro mixed reality device more attractive to gamers and game developers, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The Vision Pro has been pitched as more of a productivity and media consumption device than something aimed at gamers, due in part to relying on eye and […]
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Reimagining payments with Visa: Key Trends shaping the future of 2025
Reimagining payments with Visa: Key Trends shaping the future of 2025
Gadgets Magazine
Payments are undergoing a significant evolution, driven by advancements in technology and evolving consumer behaviors. In 2025, the payment landscape globally and in the Philippines is set to become more seamless, secure, and interconnected, according to Visa, a global leader in payment technology. These changes reflect a broader movement toward efficiency and inclusivity, reshaping how individuals and businesses engage with digital transactions.
This shift unlocks diverse purchasing opportunities and fosters greater confidence in embracing global e-commerce. At the same time, businesses harness innovative tools to optimize operations, elevate customer experiences, and maintain a competitive edge in a tech-driven market. With the expansion of cross-border e-commerce and the adoption of dynamic security frameworks, here’s a closer look at the trends redefining how Filipinos pay, shop, and do business in 2025.
Trend #1: E-commerce will continue to expand Filipino shoppers’ horizons to explore global retail
E-commerce has been a game-changer, enabling consumers to have unprecedented access to retail options from all over the world. In 2025, the trend toward cross-border shopping will continue to gain momentum, thanks to growing consumer confidence and innovations in digital platforms.
According to Visa’s Green Shoots Radar Survey, Filipino consumers shopping on cross-border e-commerce sites rose from 27% in 2023 to 32% in 2024. Nearly one in five Filipino shoppers now makes an overseas e-commerce purchase every month. This upward trajectory highlights a shift in consumer behavior with Filipinos exploring global markets with increasing ease and enthusiasm.
Emerging technologies, such as video commerce, are set to enhance this experience further. Video-based shopping, which blends entertainment with transactions, offers a more interactive and engaging journey for buyers. As these innovations take hold, 2025 promises to make cross-border shopping more intuitive and enjoyable, unlocking a world of opportunities for both consumers and businesses.
Trend #2: Connected Commerce Redefines Ease in B2B Payments for Filipino Enterprises
The concept of connected commerce is transforming the way Filipino enterprises handle B2B transactions. By integrating seamless global wallet connectivity and real-time payment options, businesses both large and small can now transact across borders with remarkable ease, which will be beneficial for SMEs hoping to grow their businesses.
In 2025, solutions like Visa Direct will lead the charge by providing interoperable real-time payment (RTP) networks capable of processing multiple currencies. These advancements address long-standing pain points in cross-border transactions, offering businesses flexibility through features that support multiple payment preferences—be it debit, credit, or installment—and advanced AI-driven fraud prevention.
This unified approach to global payment systems not only simplifies processes but also enhances efficiency and trust. For Filipino enterprises, it paves the way to stronger competitiveness in the international market by enabling faster, more secure, and cost-effective payment solutions.
Trend # 3: Dynamic Security Elevates Trust as Payments Transform for Filipinos
As digital payments gain further traction, ensuring security becomes paramount. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported Philippines’ improved ranking in the United Nations Global Security Index, with the Philippines actively closing the cybersecurity gap, by providing technical skills, collaborating with other countries, organizing cybersecurity efforts, and building capacity to fight cyber threats.
By 2025, dynamic security frameworks will become best practice in helping to redefine the payment experience, blending cutting-edge technologies with consumer trust. AI-powered fraud prevention and machine learning are pivotal in this evolution. These technologies enable businesses, such as banks, to anticipate and neutralize cyber threats, fostering a resilient digital payment ecosystem. Solutions like Visa’s tokenization and Consumer Authentication Service (VCAS) are reducing fraud risks while maintaining seamless transactions. VCAS, for instance, leverages Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), which uses data-driven insights such as device details and past spending patterns to assess risks in real-time. Compared to traditional OTP SMS, VCAS supports next-gen out-of-band authentication methods, enabling cardholders to verify transactions through biometrics, facial recognition, and more. This approach eliminates unnecessary challenges, providing frictionless transactions while enhancing security.
Additionally, Generative AI is emerging as a transformative force in personalizing payment experiences. The concept of “self-driving” finance—where AI automates and optimizes financial decisions—will redefine convenience for Filipino consumers. Visa has invested more than USD10 billion in AI and data infrastructure over the past 10 years to transform the payments experience. Businesses, too, will benefit from real-time monitoring and proactive threat detection, creating a safer environment for all.
Jeffrey Navarro, country manager for Visa Philippines, said: “As the world becomes more interconnected, reimagining payments goes beyond just technological innovation—it’s about creating a seamless, secure, and accessible ecosystem that enables individuals and businesses to navigate the global economy with confidence. This means developing payment solutions that not only enhance convenience but also ensure safety and inclusivity, empowering people from all walks of life to participate in the digital economy. At Visa, we are committed to continuously evolving the digital payments landscape, making sure that our solutions are not just advanced but also inclusive, providing access to all.”
With innovations ranging from AI-driven fraud prevention and real-time payments to dynamic security frameworks, Visa continues to empower Filipinos to engage confidently in the global economy, creating new opportunities and driving growth for individuals and businesses alike. As we welcome 2025, Visa continues to shape the future of payments and continue opening new doors for seamless, secure, and inclusive digital transactions, further transforming the way Filipinos pay, shop, and do business.
Reimagining payments with Visa: Key Trends shaping the future of 2025
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EXCLUSIVE – Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will be Shutting Down in June 2025 - Insider Gaming
- EXCLUSIVE – Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will be Shutting Down in June 2025 Insider Gaming
- Ubisoft Is Discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, San Francisco and Osaka Studios Shutting Down Amid Major Layoffs IGN
- Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will Be Closing Down For Good in June 2025 Wccftech
- XDefiant officially shutting down as Ubisoft announces FPS end date Dexerto
- XDefiant is Shutting Down GameRant
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Sorry If You Bought The Meta Quest 3S on Black Friday, It Just Dropped to a New Record Low on Cyber Monday - Gizmodo
- Sorry If You Bought The Meta Quest 3S on Black Friday, It Just Dropped to a New Record Low on Cyber Monday Gizmodo
- The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Is Still on Sale at Amazon After Black Friday IGN
- Grab Amazon's rare Cyber Monday offers on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S VR headsets USA TODAY
- Meta Quest 3 VR headset reduced to lowest-ever price for Black Friday The Independent
- Missed the amazing Amazon Meta Quest 3S Black Friday deal? This Costco deal is better TechRadar
Saturday, November 30, 2024
The 29 Best Black Friday Headphone Deals - WIRED
- The 29 Best Black Friday Headphone Deals WIRED
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Hit a New All-Time Low at Amazon With $130 Off CNET
- Black Friday 2024: Everything you need to know about deals, discounts, origin, more USA TODAY
- The 20+ Best Black Friday Earbud and Headphone Deals, According to Our Audio Editor Wirecutter, A New York Times Company
Friday, November 29, 2024
I've been tracking PS5 Black Friday deals since launch — here's the best sales I'd buy - Tom's Guide
- I've been tracking PS5 Black Friday deals since launch — here's the best sales I'd buy Tom's Guide
- 17 Best Black Friday Gaming Deals – And Why You Should Add to Cart IGN
- The PS5 DualSense Controller With Haptic Feedback Is On Sale, Now At A Record Low Price For Black Friday Gizmodo
- How did Black Friday get its name? The origins of the shopping-centric holiday Austin American-Statesman
- The Sony PS5 Is on Sale for Black Friday (at the Lowest Price We’ve Seen) The New York Times
Thursday, November 28, 2024
20 Nintendo Switch Games You Can Get for $30 or Less Right Now (Including Tears of the Kingdom) - IGN
- 20 Nintendo Switch Games You Can Get for $30 or Less Right Now (Including Tears of the Kingdom) IGN
- We Found 2 Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deals to Power Up Your Holidays The New York Times
- Huge Video Game Sale at Woot Slashes Prices on Popular Titles for PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox CNET
- The Best Third-Party Switch And PC Controller Gets Nice Black Friday Deal At Amazon GameSpot
- I'd buy a Nintendo Switch this Black Friday, and here are 5 reasons why The Shortcut
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The Best Buy Black Friday Sale Is Now Live, Here Are the Best Deals of 2024 - IGN
- The Best Buy Black Friday Sale Is Now Live, Here Are the Best Deals of 2024 IGN
- Best Buy Black Friday Deals Are Already Here: These Are the Best 73 Deals We Found So Far CNET
- Best Buy's winning Black Friday for gamers - these are the 33 best deals I'd buy this week Gamesradar
- Upcoming Best Buy Black Friday Doorbusters sneak peek – it’s another big one: M4 MacBook Pro, Galaxy Xbox Series X 2TB, more 9to5Toys
- Best Buy Black Friday 2024: Save 55% on Dyson, plus Samsung, Apple, Bose and more Yahoo! Voices
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Artists say they leaked OpenAI’s Sora video model in protest - The Verge
- Artists say they leaked OpenAI’s Sora video model in protest The Verge
- OpenAI’s Sora Tool Leaked By Group Of Aggrieved Early Testers Forbes
- Artists With Early Access to A.I. Tool Release Blistering Open Letter, Decrying ‘Art Washing’ artnet News
- A group of artists just leaked access to OpenAI’s hotly anticipated Sora video tool to protest ‘corporate AI overlords’ Fortune
- OpenAI’s Sora video generator appears to have leaked TechCrunch
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Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle Is Only $225 With Black Friday Doorbuster Deal - GameSpot
- Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle Is Only $225 With Black Friday Doorbuster Deal GameSpot
- Switch Black Friday Bundle Is Now Nintendo's Best Console Deal Ever IGN
- Black Friday deals are now live on My Nintendo Store! Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch games are up to 75% off for Black Friday, these are the 5 deals I'd add to my collection Laptop Mag
- Level Up Your Gaming With These Early Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deals PCMag
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Meta scrambles to respond to upstart social platform Bluesky’s surge - The Washington Post
- Meta scrambles to respond to upstart social platform Bluesky’s surge The Washington Post
- Threads’ custom feeds are already rolling out The Verge
- Threads Seeks To Put More Emphasis on Followers To Address Creator Concerns Social Media Today
- Threads Is Trying to Make Itself More Like Bluesky Lifehacker
- Taking a cue from X, Threads tests AI-powered summaries of trending topics TechCrunch
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The good, the bad, and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays - Ars Technica
- The good, the bad, and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays Ars Technica
- Apple’s first smart display needs to make the smart home just work The Verge
- Apple’s new home hub could be the smart home kit you’ve been dreaming of Yahoo! Voices
- Apple’s first smart display is coming in 2025: Here’s how it’ll work BGR
- Macworld Podcast: What’s up with Apple’s smart home efforts Macworld
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The Best Buy Black Friday Sale, Round 3 Has Started: Here Are the Best Deals - IGN
- The Best Buy Black Friday Sale, Round 3 Has Started: Here Are the Best Deals IGN
- 11+ Best Early Best Buy Black Friday Deals 2024 NBC News
- Best Buy Black Friday sale is live – all the best offers hand-picked by a deals expert TechRadar
- Best Buy Black Friday 2024 deals are here: Save on Samsung, Apple, Bose and more Yahoo! Voices
- Holiday magic continues at Best Buy, Black Friday Sale begins Nov. 21 Best Buy Corporate
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Sony’s new PlayStation Portal update lets you stream PS5 games from the cloud - The Verge
- Sony’s new PlayStation Portal update lets you stream PS5 games from the cloud The Verge
- The PlayStation Portal remote player experience to evolve with new system update PlayStation
- PlayStation Portal Update Rolling Out Cloud Streaming Beta With Select PS5 Games for PS Plus Premium Members IGN
- Sony will trial cloud streaming for the PS5 Portal Engadget
- PS Portal's New Update Could Be A Game Changer For Sony's Handheld Kotaku
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Half-Life 2 is getting a huge 20th anniversary update - The Verge
- Half-Life 2 is getting a huge 20th anniversary update The Verge
- Half-Life 2 20th Anniversary Update Includes Developer Commentary, Imrpoved Graphics, and a 2-Hour Documentary IGN
- Valve Reveals Early Gameplay Of Canceled Half-Life 2 Episode 3 And Why It Never Got Finished Kotaku
- ‘We don’t go to Ravenholm’: the story behind Half-Life 2’s most iconic level The Guardian
- I played Half-Life 2 for the first time this year—here’s how it went Ars Technica
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself. - The New York Times
- Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself. The New York Times
- Want the soulmate of your dreams? Some say they’ve found it with AI AOL
- Artificial Intelligence and Relationships: 1 in 4 Young Adults Believe AI Partners Could Replace Real-life Romance Institute for Family Studies
- As AI Bots Hit the Scene, What Will Happen to Romance and Marriage? Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence
- Inside the 'minds' of AI companions: Uncensored programs bring mimic human-like conversations Genetic Literacy Project
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Pixel phones will be able to detect and report malicious apps in real time - The Verge
- Pixel phones will be able to detect and report malicious apps in real time The Verge
- New Google Play Store Warning—Delete These Malicious Apps On Your Phone Forbes
- Live Scam Detection in calls rolling out to Pixel 6-9 Phone app 9to5Google
- New Google Pixel AI feature analyzes phone conversations for scams BleepingComputer
- Google announces two new huge security measures for Android to fight scam calls and malware PhoneArena
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
MKBHD got himself in trouble again - The Verge
- MKBHD got himself in trouble again The Verge
- Marques Brownlee faces backlash for speeding in school zone during sponsored video The Express Tribune
- MKBHD Posts Video Speeding in School Zone Goosed.ie
- "Do better": Viewers call out Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD for going 60 over the speed limit in a children's zone Sportskeeda
- Popular YouTuber Tries to Remove Video Showing Him Recklessly Speeding Near Children, But Fans Refuse to Let Him Off the Hook LatinTimes
Monday, November 11, 2024
Valve announces limited edition white Steam Deck OLED - Eurogamer
- Valve announces limited edition white Steam Deck OLED Eurogamer
- Valve finally made a white Steam Deck that you can actually buy The Verge
- Limited Edition White Steam Deck Announced With Exclusive White Carrying Case IGN
- A white Steam Deck OLED can be yours for $679 Engadget
- Valve just announced the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White, a 'second experiment' in new colorways for the classic Deck that looks eye-searingly snazzy PC Gamer
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Nintendo Direct Announced For Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Expansion - Nintendo Life
- Nintendo Direct Announced For Super Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Expansion Nintendo Life
- Super Nintendo World Direct set for November 11 Gematsu
- The next Nintendo Direct is all about Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country The Verge
- Special Super Nintendo World Direct Livestream to Showcase Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan WDW News Today
- Donkey Kong Country of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Is Getting a Direct Tomorrow IGN
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YouTube Premium’s legacy price breaks are going away for more users - The Verge
- YouTube Premium’s legacy price breaks are going away for more users The Verge
- YouTube Premium’s early adopter (grandfathered) price is going away 9to5Google
- YouTube Premium's price hikes will even hit grandfathered Music subscribers Android Police
- YouTube Music Premium early adopters will soon have to say goodbye to their discount (Update) Android Authority
- YouTube Premium Is Getting More Expensive for Long-Time Subscribers How-To Geek
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Catalogul final de Black Friday 2024 la eMAG! Când încep reducerile
Catalogul eMAG cu promoțiile BlackFriday este aici! Din nou, Vali Petcu (zoso.ro) a publicat oferta completă la zi, care include reduceri și produse care nu se regăseau în catalogul „leak-uit” pe care l-am văzut în ultimele zile pe internet. Pe măsură ce ne apropiem de unul dintre cele mai așteptate momente ale anului pentru reduceri, ne îndreptăm în continuare atenția către cele mai bune promoții și noutăți pe care le putem avea în acest an, iar în catalogul eMAG găsiți cele mai hot produse pe care le puteți avea în acest an.
A apărut acum catalogul cu cele mai bune promoții de Black Friday 2024 la eMAG și nu rata ocazia de a explora reduceri incredibile la produsele tale preferate. Ca să nu ratezi promoțiile, intră pe eMAG imediat ce încep reducerile și adaugă produsele în coș. În ultimii câțiva ani, reducerile au început după ora 7 dimineața, dar au fost ani în care Black Friday la eMAG a început și înainte de ora 7. Ideal ar fi să vă treziți cât mai devreme, pentru a nu rata startul.
Fie că ești în căutarea tehnologiei de ultimă oră, a electrocasnicelor sau a celor mai trendy articole de modă, catalogul eMAG de Black Friday are ceva pentru fiecare. Am încercat să vă oferim aici la connect cele mai bune recomandări în acest an și pe linkul următor găsiți recomandările redacției pentru multe categorii de de produse:
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Catalogul eMAG de Black Friday 2024 poate fi studiat mai jos, iar aici vă invităm să intrați dimineață și să alegeți produsele de care aveți nevoie.
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