M2M ‘The Better Endings Tour’ Coming To Manila on May 2025

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After 25 years, the beloved Norwegian pop duo M2M is reuniting for their first-ever headlining tour, and it kicks off in Asia. MANILA will be on May 1, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets will go on-sale on Saturday, October 26 at 12PM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide. Presented by Wilbros Live.

Marit Larsen and Marion Ravn, who shot to international fame in the early 2000s, are returning to the stage to celebrate their legacy.

"It was never a question of where we'd start our tour if we ever reunited - Asia was always the first choice. Some of our best memories are from there.” says Marion Ravn.

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of M2M’s best-selling album «Shades of Purple”, and the fans of the duo have continued to listen to their music and begged for a reunion for a long time. Following their split in 2002, both Marit Larsen and Marion Ravn pursued successful solo careers, but the duo never performed together again - until now.

On September 22nd (twenty-five after nine) Marit and Marion’s followers were sent into a frenzy when M2M posted a video of themselves singing a snippet of their most-streamed hit, "The Day You Went Away". The clip went viral, racking up millions of views within hours, as fans flooded the comments with tour requests. And now, it's finally happening.

"The Better Endings Tour" is the beginning of a new chapter for M2M, and it brings them back to Asia. Despite spending nearly a decade together, travelling all over the world and selling over 12 million albums worldwide, M2M never embarked on their own headlining tour.

"We're finally getting to do what we always dreamed of. "I can't wait to get back on stage playing music with Marit again", says Marion.

"Making "Shades of Purple” changed our lives forever, and playing these songs together again, in the same room, while rediscovering both our music and our friendship at the same time, is a particular kind of magic. It feels powerful, like a celebration, Marit says.

"Let’s give this story a better ending. The ending it deserves. We truly can’t wait to see you (again)."

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Uratex Dream Becomes First Filipino Team to Reach the Final at the Red Bull Half Court World Final in New York

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Uratex Dream proudly makes a mark on the global stage as the first Filipino team, and the only Southeast Asian team, to reach the final stage for the women’s division at the Red Bull Half Court World Final, held last October 19 and 20 at the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York. This momentous achievement heralds a remarkable milestone for the basketball-loving nation in the world of competitive streetball.

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The team scored victories against some of the world’s best including Australia’s “Not Fast But Furious,” the United States’ “Team SLAM,” Egypt’s “Amigos,” Ukraine’s “Prykarppattya,” and Belgium’s “On Fire.” Kaye Pingol, Afril Bernardino, Sam Harada, and Eunique Chan of Uratex Dream went up against Japan’s “Tokyo Verdy” in the final round of the competition. Ultimately, the Filipino team lost with a score of 8 against Japan’s 11.

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Uratex Dream’s second place finish is a huge leap from their performance at last year’s Red Bull Half Court World Final in Serbia where their journey peaked and ended in the quarterfinal. Fans should keep an eye out as the Philippines continues to build momentum in the global streetball competition. Catch the next edition of the Red Bull Half Court.

To find out more, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok )

OPPO Leads AI Innovation with World’s First On-Device MoE Implementation, Paving Way for AI Advancements

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Global leading smart device brand OPPO has achieved a significant breakthrough by becoming the first company to implement the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device. This milestone enhances AI processing efficiency, opens new possibilities for more advanced and flexible on-device AI, laying the groundwork for future innovations in AI's integration with mobile hardware.

As AI technology continues to evolve, more tasks are being performed on-device. However, large AI models require substantial computational power, which can impact performance, especially on devices with limited hardware resources. In response, OPPO has collaborated with leading chipset providers to implement the MoE architecture on-device to overcome these limitations.

The MoE architecture dynamically activates specialized sub-models (“experts”) to handle specific tasks, thereby significantly improving processing efficiency and cutting down computing and data transfer consumption. Lab tests reveal that on-device MoE architecture accelerates AI task speeds by approximately 40%, reducing resource demands and improving energy efficiency. This means faster AI responses, longer battery life and enhanced privacy as more tasks are handled locally on the device.

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OPPO’s implementation of the MoE architecture on-device is a breakthrough that highlights its advancement in AI innovation. By lowering AI’s computational costs, MoE allows more devices-ranging from flagship to affordable devices-to perform complex AI tasks, accelerating AI’s adoption across the industry. As a result, The MoE architecture on-device opens new opportunities for the industry to make advanced AI capabilities more accessible to a wider audience.

Looking ahead, OPPO remains committed to advancing AI technology and making it available to more users. With over 5,860 patent applications in the AI field, OPPO continues to invest heavily in AI R&D. The establishment of OPPO’s AI Center in 2024 serves as a key step in consolidating its AI research efforts, furthering the company’s mission to provide high-quality AI experiences to users worldwide. Through continued research like MoE and the global rollout of AI-powered features across its smartphone lineup, OPPO aims to extend high-quality AI experiences to a broader audience, ensuring that AI technology becomes more accessible to users across its device categories.

Sign up for CHERRY Shop’s 2024 – 2025 Promo

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Ready yourselves to unlock more excitement and savings with CHERRY Shop’s 2024 – 2025 Promo when you sign up! Your shopping will continue to elevate as CHERRY offers deals with a variety of enticing promotions to cater your needs. Whether you’re an experienced shopper or a newbie wanting to explore, CHERRY’s latest deals promise perks and discounts. Delve into the exhilarating details and discover CHERRY Philippine’s commitment to its consumers.

All you have to do is sign up at www.cherryshop.com.ph from October 25, 2024 to October 24, 2025 and get 10% OFF voucher on home and smart/IoT CHERRY products valid for one year! Choose from smart lightings and electricals, smart cameras, entertainment, kitchen, wellness, pet essentials and other products from CHERRY Philippines! Note that is a one-time use per customer only.

Products from CHERRY are always a SMART purchase, so go ahead and visit the CHERRY website and get 10% off items. Discover and dive in with the best of CHERRY Philippines. Live SMART with CHERRY.

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Don’t miss these great foodpanda discounts and special deals until October 31!

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Brighten up your days with awesome savings, and score exclusive deals with our October Cheat Sheet only with foodpanda! This handy guide is perfect for new and regular users looking for vouchers to save on their favorite food orders. So hurry, and make sure to take advantage of this month's vouchers before time runs out—because, as they say, "basta deals, panda!"

Check out these vouchers and make the most of your foodpanda experience:

First-Timer Alert: Check Out These Exclusive Deals Just for You:

Enjoy 50% off your first food delivery plus free delivery by using the code NEWPANDA at checkout. If you prefer to pick up your meals, get 20% off on selected restaurants with the code WELCOMEPU. Stock up on essentials with a fantastic P150 off your orders using the code NEWSHOPPER on your grocery runs. These limited-time offers make it easier than ever to enjoy delicious food and save while you shop!

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Take advantage of up to P200 OFF on food delivery, pick-up, and groceries with PASKONA for selected restaurants, pandamart, and shops. Plus, with payday just around the corner, make sure to use code PAYDAY from October 29-31 for a fantastic P500 cashback!

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