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Visa study shows mobile wallets and cards drive surge in cashless payments in PH

The continuous growth of cashless payments, particularly through mobile wallets and cards, has resulted in a significant decrease in the willingness to use cash among Filipino consumers. According to Visa’s latest Consumer Payment Attitudes Study in the Philippines, 50% of Filipino consumers are carrying less cash as they increasingly opt for cashless payments. While cash remains a prevalent payment method, the study indicates that 82% of Filipinos have attempted to go cashless in 2022, with almost half (40%) succeeding for a few days. Notably, about 9% were able to go cashless for over one month. Visa’s research further reveals a decline in the frequency of cash payments, dropping from 7.8 for every 10 purchases in 2021 to 6.4 in the following year. This shift can be attributed to two significant factors: 62% of consumers increasingly rely on cashless payments and 61% express concerns regarding the safety of carrying cash. Conducted annually, the Consumer Payment Attitudes Study pr

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Acer expands SpatialLabs support with tools for stereo 3D app and content creation

Acer announced an expansion of developer tools for its industry-leading SpatialLabs technology, providing more avenues to develop glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D experiences on Acer SpatialLabs Pro devices. With its new Unity plug-in support, developers from various industries and practices can utilize SpatialLabs Pro devices when creating stereo 3D content and applications. Acer’s OpenXR runtime for SpatialLabs has been certified, enabling developers to use OpenXR protocols when building stereo 3D content and applications on SpatialLabs’ commercial displays. The Acer SteamVR Bridge helps unlock the potential of stereo 3D for VR application developers to deliver enhanced immersive experiences when using SpatialLabs Pro devices. Pro suite developer program: Unity plug-in Acer has launched its support for the Unity plug-in, extending its reach to more creators across various fields, including education, architecture, construction, medicine, and more, alongside the Unreal plug-in. As a wi

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TCL hosts Asia-Pacific launch event for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand

TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, hosted its Asia-Pacific launch event at the exclusive Centara Grand at Centralworld in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first time TCL hosted a launch event within the whole Asia-Pacific region, and the brand announced significant updates, including its business roadmap for 2023 and an exciting lineup of innovative new products, including TCL’s 2023 TV lineup and smart home technologies. Renowned for its visionary approach to inspiring greatness through technology, TCL proudly debuts its brand-new 2023 product range including Mini LED QLED TVs, air conditioners, and other domestic appliances in the region. Ever-evolving alongside its customers, TCL’s latest advancements will help us live smarter, healthier, more seamlessly connected lives. In line with its brand signature, “Inspire Greatness”, TCL will illustrate its vision to create technology for a better future that brings people together through

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OPPO Battery Health Engine wins 2023 SEAL Sustainable Product Award

OPPO’s Battery Health Engine was announced as a winner in the Sustainable Product category at the 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. Through the award, OPPO joins the likes of General Motors, T-Mobile, and Cisco, in winning the highly prestigious international sustainability accolade. The SEAL Awards (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership Awards) celebrate the companies and leaders across the globe that make measurable contributions to sustainability and develop innovative initiatives that positively impact the environment. The 2023 SEAL Award for the OPPO Battery Health Engine adds to the growing international recognition of OPPO’s efforts to enhance sustainability through technical innovation. “We are honored to receive the SEAL Sustainable Product Award for the OPPO Battery Health Engine in recognition of our achievements in innovation and sustainability,” said Elvis Zhou, OPPO Overseas CMO. “Through our mission of ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the

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TCL wins 2023 Red Dot Award for the TCL S643W Soundbar

TCL, the global top 2 TV brand and top 1 98-inch TV brand, is proud to announce its new TCL S6 Series Home Theatre Soundbar has won the prestigious Red Dot Award for product design in 2023, reinforcing TCL’s expertise in developing outstanding home entertainment solutions for consumers across the globe. Established for over 60 years, The Red Dot Award is a highly recognized international endorsement and the benchmark for outstanding design. Receiving a distinction for its design quality and degree of innovation, the TCL S6 Series Home Theatre range is comprised of three models, created to fit any living space. Soon to be available in the local market is the TCL S643W dubbed as fighter soundbar through the TCL authorized dealer stores. The award-winning sound of the TCL S643W The compact and mighty 3.1-inch TCL S643W packs an impressive punch with the same 70W bass subwoofer for an immense depth of sound. With three full-range speakers providing larger sound output, the central spea

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OFW remittances fuel PH tourism revival—WorldRemit

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been a driving force in the Philippine economy for many years, and their contributions have extended beyond remittances. Many OFWs who work for extended periods often seek a chance to return home at the best possible times, such as during vacations. This excitement to make the most of their time with their loved ones has thus become a significant contributor to the country's tourism industry. With families projected to be a dynamic force in post-pandemic travel, OFWs are expected to boost growth through increased transfers to finance more of their families’ leisure activities while abroad. This is on top of their own demand for travel during visits home. "OFWs are one of the largest contributors to our local economy. As more of them return home, we can expect a boost in tourism dollars to further provide lift to the overall economy on top of their vital remittances," said Earl Melivo, Head of APAC at WorldRemit. Contributions like these are pivo

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Practice these money-managing tips to improve your finances with Maya

If you're looking to improve how you manage your finances, having the right tools can make a big difference in simplifying your experience. Knowing good money "hacks" can help you save on fees and maximize rewards. Maya, the country's #1 digital bank app, combines the best payments, savings, credit, and crypto in one seamless experience, simplifying money management. It's also known as the most rewarding finance app, offering cashback and one of the highest interest rates for your savings. Here are four tips featuring exclusive Maya promos for you to take advantage of: Build up your savings. Remember: you can always grow your money. You don't need significant cash on hand to start saving. Maya offers the best-in-class savings account with daily interest crediting at 4% p.a., one of the highest in the industry. And you can boost your savings by up to 10% p.a. just by using Maya for your daily payment transactions. The boosted rate of up to 10% p.a. applies to deposits up to ₱100,000.

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HUAWEI AppGallery releases Ragnarok Origin, $1 million worth of cashback and in-game items await gamers

Ragnarok Origin (ROO) is now available on HUAWEI AppGallery. Celebrating the launch of the much-awaited mobile game, HUAWEI is hosting a month of exciting events and exclusive cashback benefits from a prize pool of 1 million US dollars for all Huawei and Android users who download the game through AppGallery. Additionally, all ROO fans who download the game are receiving a launch gift pack with in-game items to give ROO players a head start on their legendary adventure. To welcome the new players, AppGallery users will be able to enjoy limited and exclusive gift packs including Speed Candy, 100,000 Eden Coins, and Lucky Candy by downloading the game from AppGallery. There are even more in-game spending rewards waiting for the gamers during this special celebration period amounting to a $1 million prize pool of cashback rewards and in-game codes. The mobile version of the classic Ragnarok Online comes with further enhancements for its players, including online rewards and in-game eve

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OPPO Find N2 Flip Flexion Hinge pushes the boundaries of flip phone innovations

Global smart device brand OPPO recently launched its first-ever flip phone, the OPPO Find N2 Flip. Theseis latest innovations deliver the best product in the market, with technology that focuses on making the flip phone experience unique and seamless. What makes the OPPO Find N2 Flip above the rest is its industry-leading Flexion Hinge which marks a new era in flip phones. On the new OPPO Find N2 Flip, users can take advantage of the tear-drop-shaped hinge that changes the game for the flip phone technology. It serves as a solid foundation for a compact yet powerful and capable device with its large cover screen and battery. The next-generation Flexion Hinge The carefully designed Flexion Hinge is an example of OPPO’s commitment to continuously improving the smartphone industry. The Flexion Hinge is first launched in the Find N series, the first-ever OPPO foldable phone that is packed with powerful performance while maintaining an appropriate weight and size, it remains the best fea

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Be an Aura Portrait Master and win exciting prizes from vivo

The series of exciting surprises from vivo is far from over as one of the leading smartphone brands in the country announces the vivo Be an Aura Portrait Master promo, giving Filipino fans a chance to score a vivo V27e and more. Customers who will purchase any variant of the vivo V27 Series from April 15 to April 30 in select concept stores and kiosks nationwide are eligible to play a game of roulette, earn a raffle entry and win amazing prizes. For every purchase of a vivo V27e or a vivo V27 5G smartphone, customers will have a one-time shot to play the vivo roulette. Bring on your lucky charms as a Voguard Fitness Tracker or a vivo backpack is up for grabs! Wait, there’s more! Customers are in for another surprise as their purchase also qualifies them for an online raffle entry and a chance to be one of the lucky winners: - Three (3) winners of a vivo V27e smartphone. - Five (5) winners of a vivo Y02 smartphone. - Twenty (20) winners of a Homefun Garment Steamer. To join this r

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