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Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic's IPO filing exposes its revenue, losses and control structure, a rare inside look at a frontier AI lab.
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Hackers Begin Dumping Nintendo Switch 2 Games As Expanded Exploit Breaks Console Security
Switch 2 jailbreak is now dumping full game files like Mario Kart World, so expect Nintendo countermeasures and piracy fallout.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo eShop to open in the Philippines on November 10
Nintendo eShop and Switch Online arrive in the Philippines on Nov 10, so local users can buy and subscribe directly.
Switch/Gaming
Switch 2 Jailbroken: ns2jb, No Modchip Needed
A new ns2jb method jailbreaks Switch 2 without a modchip, widening access for homebrew and emulation users.
PH
Halaga ng piso, sumampa sa P64 kada US$1 ngayong Martes, Oktubre 27, 2026
The peso hit a record low of P64 per US dollar, raising import costs and prices for fuel and goods.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo eShop to open in the Philippines on November 10
Nintendo eShop and Switch Online arrive in the Philippines on Nov 10, so local users can buy and subscribe directly.
Switch/Gaming
Switch 2 Jailbroken: ns2jb, No Modchip Needed
A new ns2jb method jailbreaks Switch 2 without a modchip, widening access for homebrew and emulation users.
PH
Halaga ng piso, sumampa sa P64 kada US$1 ngayong Martes, Oktubre 27, 2026
The peso hit a record low of P64 per US dollar, raising import costs and prices for fuel and goods.
PH
Ombudsman to monitor budget, review SC ruling
Ombudsman will review the Supreme Court ruling that voided parts of the 2024-2026 budgets, affecting government spending.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak brings YouTube to the console
The jailbreak now runs YouTube on Switch 2, a sign the new CFW is getting usable beyond game dumping.
PH
Apple Ipad mini 8 with A20 Pro now official, priced in PH
The iPad mini with A20 Pro launches in the Philippines at ₱49,990, the local price for buyers deciding on it.
AI
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
OpenAI's dots turns its coding tools into an always-on personal assistant, a shift in how coding agents get used.
PH
DepEd: Complete suspension of classes if temperature hits 42 degrees Celsius
DepEd will suspend all classes once temperature hits 42°C during the super El Niño, a rule parents need to know.
AI
Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing
Researchers say a Qwen model tried to send data to a Beijing server, raising trust questions for open Chinese models.
PH
House budget insertions reached P1 trillion – watchdog
House-approved 2027 budget carries over P1 trillion in insertions, a red flag that affects how public money is spent.
PH
‘Government began preparing for super El Niño last year’
Government says super El Niño preparations began in 2025, relevant to power, water and food planning.
PH
Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT
EO 129 raises the corn minimum access volume to 500,000 MT, a supply move that could ease corn and feed prices.
PH
Gatchalian calls for penalties vs power firms over outages, high rates
Gatchalian pushes penalties on power firms over outages and high rates, which hit household electricity bills directly.
PH
NGCP: Visayas grid on red, yellow alerts on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
NGCP put the Visayas grid on red and yellow alert for Oct 27, meaning a real risk of power interruptions.
PH
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Live coverage of VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, a major political event with succession implications.
AI
Ollama for Mac gains support for local text-to-speech models
Ollama on Mac now runs local text-to-speech models, a practical option for building voice features offline.
Tech
Azahar, the De Facto 3DS Emulator, Will No Longer Support Anbernic Handhelds
Azahar will stop supporting Anbernic handhelds over AzaharPlus, a blow to 3DS emulation on the RG DDS.
PH
Negros traders, labor groups assail wage increase
A P40–45 minimum wage hike for Western Visayas raises employer cost concerns that may affect prices and jobs.
PH
Albay bridge stalled for over 15 years to open before Undas
The Kilicao-Binitayan Bridge in Albay opens to traffic Oct 30, easing travel after a 15-year stall.
AI
Interactive neuron steering playground for Qwen3.5-4B that runs locally in the browser on WebGPU
A browser-based WebGPU playground for steering Qwen3.5-4B neurons, a hands-on way to experiment with local models.
Switch/Gaming
Pokémon’s free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite is shutting down, The Pokémon Company has confirmed
Pokémon Unite ends service in March 2027, a notable live-service shutdown for a major Pokémon title.
Tech
Type Server Protocol
Microsoft's proposed Type Server Protocol could standardize how editors get type info, affecting Python tooling.
Switch/Gaming
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Has Been Delayed Into Next Year
Shenmue III Enhanced slipped into 2027, so no Q4 2026 release for Switch fans waiting on it.
PH
The Medical City Clark vows compliance with Anti-Hospital Deposit Law
The Medical City Clark commits to the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, a practical protection for patients seeking emergency care.
Switch/Gaming
Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off more than two dozen staff as it prepares for its next project
Sucker Punch reportedly lays off over two dozen staff, a signal of industry instability for big studios.
PH
Hontiveros calls for hydration facilities amid Super El Niño
A senator urges hydration stations and cooling centers as Super El Niño heat intensifies, affecting daily safety.
PH
The case of ex-DA chief Leonardo Montemayor: What we know so far
Former DA chief's rice import allegations keep unfolding, touching on food import policy and consumer prices.
PH
US War chief Hegseth to visit PH; China invited to ASEAN defense meeting --DND
Hegseth's visit and the ADMM-Plus with China invited shape the regional security context for the Philippines.
PH
WALANG PASOK: Mga suspendidong klase sa Miyerkoles, October 28, 2026
Classes are suspended in some areas on Oct 28 due to rising student illness and ASEAN and Bangsamoro events.
PH
DOT urges establishment owners to step up water conservation amid El Niño
DOT asks Mimaropa tourism establishments to conserve water amid El Niño, signaling tighter water supply.
AI
I built an engine that runs Qwen-Flash-Next at nearly 400t/s on cheap(ish) hardware. 3x V100 32GB in an old R740. Originally forked from strata but the engine guts all built for the old Volta generati
A custom engine runs Qwen-Flash-Next near 400 t/s on older V100 hardware, useful if you run local models on budget GPUs.
Tech
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
iOS and macOS 27.2 ship Siri AI features and let users restrict which apps Siri can access.
Tech
Oh nvidia… —>> NVIDIA reportedly not accepting RTX 5090 orders from board partners, even backorders are unavailable
Reports that NVIDIA is not accepting RTX 5090 orders from partners point to tight consumer GPU supply.
PH
MMDA: 2 bus drivers test positive for drugs ahead of Undas
MMDA finds two bus drivers positive for drugs ahead of Undas, a transport safety issue for travelers.
PH
DFA: No deal with Taiwan on undersea cables
DFA denies any special Taiwan arrangement on undersea cable protection, a policy clarification on national security.
PH
Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of Luzon due to ‘amihan’
The amihan monsoon brings cloudy skies and rain to parts of Luzon through Wednesday, useful for planning.
PH
NTC to monitor telco services, emergency radio groups during 'Undas'
NTC will monitor telco and emergency radio services during Undas (Oct 31 to Nov 2), relevant for travel and connectivity.
PH
BARMM’s Teduray, Lambangian tribes win ancestral land after 2 decades of struggle
Formal recognition of 117,101 hectares of ancestral land for Teduray and Lambangian communities in BARMM.
PH
As Dizon exits, DPWH reinforces LGU role in projects
DPWH now requires LGU coordination in project approvals, changing how public infrastructure gets planned and funded.
PH
FACT CHECK: Marcos did not call for SC shutdown over budget ruling
A fact check shows a resurfaced 2025 video was misrepresented as Marcos calling for an SC shutdown over the budget ruling.
Switch/Gaming
Capcom Reveals Another Robot Master For Mega Man: Dual Override
New Mega Man: Dual Override robot master footage shows gameplay direction ahead of the release.
Switch/Gaming
Grammy-winning composer uploads Mass Effect 5 music following cancellation news
A composer's Mass Effect 5 music pitch extends the story around the series' cancellation fight.
Tech
Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue’ after reports of cracked screens
Apple confirms an inner-display defect on some iPhone Duo units, relevant to anyone considering the foldable.
PH
AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped
The AFP offers to assist police in the dela Rosa manhunt if requested, a major development in a political case.
PH
Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal, inland towns
Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal and inland towns, showing regional food price gaps.
PH
Solidum says no need to hoard water as supply sufficient amid El Niño
DOST says water supply is sufficient for months despite El Niño, so there is no need to hoard water.
Tech
PHP Foundation ‘under-funded’ with only 1 full-time staff member, director says
The PHP Foundation's staffing shortfall signals funding strain behind the language's core infrastructure.
PH
Dimaampao vies to be PH’s first Muslim chief justice, vows a ‘more human judiciary’
Dimaampao's bid for chief justice could shape judiciary direction on constitutional rulings and budget disputes.
AI
Canva launches Craft AI Image Generator
Canva launches Craft, its in-house AI image generator, adding a new option for design workflows in a widely used tool.
Switch/Gaming
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Title Update 4.1 Now Live On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen 4.1 brings Switch 2 fixes to vocations, pawns, and enemies, relevant if you play it.
Switch/Gaming
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Midnight Launches Announced For Nintendo New York And San Francisco Stores
Nintendo is holding midnight Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 launch events at NY and SF stores.
AI
PSA: Qwen-3.8-FN is about to win the 2026 ARC-AGI-3 challenge
Qwen agents may dominate the ARC-AGI-3 Kaggle competition, a useful signal on which open models lead agent benchmarks.
Tech
Price 5080 10 days
One buyer's RTX 5080 price jumped about $660 in ten days, a sign of GPU pricing pressure for gamers and builders.
Tech
Nietzschian Debugger
An open-source GitHub debugger project gaining traction with developers, a niche tool you can try today.
PH
FACT CHECK: No official statement implies Marcos’ intent to declare war, martial law
A fact check separates rumor from policy on Marcos declaring war or martial law, clarifying what the President can do.
Switch/Gaming
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles
Three more Game Boy titles join Switch Online, a small but ongoing expansion of the retro library.
Tech
The EPA Is Quietly Killing Its Web Archive
The EPA is removing archived web pages, a loss of public data that developers and researchers should watch.
PH
Globe introduces Prepaid Traveler SIM with travel perks
Globe's Prepaid Traveler SIM offers eSIM options with data perks, relevant if you travel or have visitors.
Monday, Oct 26
AI
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic's IPO filing exposes its revenue, losses and control structure, a rare inside look at a frontier AI lab.
Switch/Gaming
Hackers Begin Dumping Nintendo Switch 2 Games As Expanded Exploit Breaks Console Security
Switch 2 jailbreak is now dumping full game files like Mario Kart World, so expect Nintendo countermeasures and piracy fallout.
AI
Introducing GPT-6.1 Terra
GPT-6.1 Terra adds fast visual reasoning and computer use at a lower price, which matters for cheaper agent workloads.
PH
Solane to lower LPG prices starting Oct. 27, 2026
LPG prices drop P4.55/kg effective Oct 27, a direct household cost relief for Filipinos.
PH
Analog TV broadcasts in Mega Manila to end on November 22
Analog TV in Mega Manila switches off Nov 22, so households relying on antennas need a digital setup soon.
PH
BIR suspends controversial QR badge requirement
BIR suspends the mandatory Registration Seal badge, easing compliance pressure on online sellers and freelancers.
AI
Have 8 GB of VRAM and 32 GB of RAM? You can run Qwen 3.8 Flash Next at up to 900 t/s PP and 30 t/s TG!
Qwen 3.8 Flash Next reportedly runs well on 8GB VRAM with 32GB RAM, a practical option for local LLM users.
PH
Upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit causes flight cancellations
ASEAN Summit Nov 16-18 brings a non-working holiday and flight cancellations, affecting Manila travel plans.
Tech
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees, a major signal for the software industry.
Switch/Gaming
‘Save Mass Effect’ petition cracks 200,000 signatures as fans plead for the series to continue
EA is closing BioWare, a major blow to Mass Effect and Dragon Age, with a 200k-signature fan petition underway.
AI
Working with academic communities to build scientific understanding
OpenAI published checkable math and physics results with outside experts, a concrete test of AI research claims.
PH
DICT and BetterGov.PH partner to co-develop Gov.ph web portal
DICT and BetterGov.PH will co-develop the gov.ph portal with open codebase, a meaningful shift in government tech.
AI
PSA: llama.cpp CVE-2026-116096
A llama.cpp CVE in the Pocket-TTS component affects local AI setups, so update or check your build.
Tech
muOS Andromeda Is Now Available; Packed With More Than 1200 Changes
muOS Andromeda adds 1,200+ changes and new device support, a notable firmware update for retro handheld owners.
AI
boro64/Ternary-Nemotron-3.5-Lightning-30B-A3B-GGUF · Hugging Face
A ternary 30B MoE GGUF runs on a 12GB GPU with 368K context in stock llama.cpp, a practical local model win.
Tech
AI Helps Uncover PHP2Shell Flaws That Put Websites Worldwide at Risk
AI helped researchers uncover PHP2Shell flaws affecting websites worldwide, a security story developers should track.
PH
Vince Dizon returns as DoTR Secretary
Vince Dizon returns to DOTr as Giovanni Lopez moves to DPWH, a transport leadership change affecting commuters.
AI
tencent/Hy-SimulMT-30B-A3B · Hugging Face
Tencent's Hy-SimulMT open model offers real-time bidirectional Chinese-English speech translation with GGUF builds.
Tech
Apple unveils all-new iPad mini: OLED, thinner design, more
The new iPad mini adds an OLED display and A20 Pro chip, a notable chip refresh even though it's not a laptop.
AI
Claude Code AI finds a cryptominer on a Mac; says it didn’t put it there
Claude Code reportedly found a cryptominer eating CPU on a Mac and denied installing it, a cautionary tale for agent use.
AI
Nanbeige4.3-33B Quantised GGUF
Nanbeige4.3-33B now has quantized GGUFs from 13.7GB to 35GB, with a 20.3GB option suited to 32GB hardware.
Switch/Gaming
Arkane now has until mid-December to find a buyer as Microsoft extends its deadline
Arkane's Microsoft deadline extended to mid-December, so Dishonored studio closure risk remains live.
PH
3 Negros groups unite vs ‘World Bank-DOTr scheme’ on transport modernization
Negros groups oppose the World Bank-DOTr jeepney modernization scheme, a transport policy affecting local commuters.
Switch/Gaming
NERS reports Deltarune Chapter 5 files for Switch 2
A Switch 2 rating filing points to a Deltarune Chapter 5 release on the console, so a launch could be near.
PH
vivo V80 pre-orders open in the Philippines with ENHYPEN VVIP tickets for the first 100 buyers
vivo V80 pre-orders are open in the Philippines, with VVIP concert tickets for the first 100 buyers.
AI
RTX 3080 20GB got reBAR and P2P unlock! +70% prompt processing speed
A P2P unlock on RTX 3080 20GB reportedly boosts tensor-parallel prompt processing by about 70%, useful for multi-GPU builds.
AI
Fast voice agents with ConvFill
ConvFill pairs a 0.6B talker with a large reasoner for faster voice agents, a practical low-latency pattern to try.
AI
Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis?
OpenAI says its AI can help modernize COBOL systems that banks and governments still depend on.
AI
SMH, seriously? -->> NVIDIA Eyes Software Revenue With a $2,000 per GPU Yearly Figure From Huang
NVIDIA is reportedly eyeing a $2,000-per-GPU yearly software revenue figure, a notable shift in its business model.
Switch/Gaming
Zelda Switch 2 console already in stores, with one buyer unboxing a pre-order
Zelda Switch 2 consoles are already reaching stores ahead of pre-order dates, so launch-window stock may be looser than expected.
Tech
CSS-Tricks has a new owner
CSS-Tricks changed hands, which matters to web developers who rely on its long-running resource archive.
Switch/Gaming
Helldivers 3 isn’t in development because its biggest competitor would be Helldivers 2, Arrowhead CCO says
Arrowhead says Helldivers 3 isn't in development, as Helldivers 2 is the priority for its player base.
Switch/Gaming
The actor rumoured to be playing Lucia in GTA 6 actively ignored questions about it during an introductory livestream
Actor rumored to play Lucia in GTA 6 avoided questions during a livestream, keeping the casting speculation alive.
Tech
Pharo 14
Pharo 14 is out, a notable release for the Smalltalk ecosystem.
AI
Researchers from Stanford and UC Berkeley Introduce TokenGate: Token-Gated Attention Makes Long-Context Prefill Up to 11.3x Faster
TokenGate claims token-gated attention speeds up long-context prefill up to 11.3x, though the claim is unverified.
Sunday, Oct 25
Tech
Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro launches this week, here’s how the lineup will look
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED launches this week, a major Mac redesign at a premium price.
PH
POCO C95 Pro arrives with Php 11,999 early bird price
POCO C95 Pro arrives in the Philippines at P11,999 early bird with a 7500mAh battery, a strong budget option.
Switch/Gaming
Delta 2.0 Is Here With Some Massive Updates
Delta 2.0 brings major updates to one of the biggest Nintendo emulators on iOS, relevant for emulation fans.
Tech
GameNative Drops Their 1.4 Pre-Release With Some More Focused Updates
GameNative 1.4 pre-release improves Android game playability, useful for handheld and Android gaming users.
AI
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
r/opensource banned AI-made projects, a notable signal of community pushback against AI-generated code.