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Daily Tech News: Gcash, DuckDuckGo, Wiz, Google, Vinmec, Western Union, Midjourney, Apple

Digital Wallet Giant GCash Faces Gambling Controversy in Philippines

  • GCash struggles amid Philippines gambling addiction crisis

  • Critics demand stronger safeguards against online betting

  • Lawmakers consider new restrictions on digital payment platforms

DuckDuckGo Expands Investment Portfolio in Privacy Tech Startups

  • DuckDuckGo seeks privacy-focused startups for investment

  • The profitable company already backed six ventures

  • They target early-stage companies through flexible deal structures

Wiz Sets Ambitious $1B Revenue Target Before IPO Launch

  • Wiz rejected Google's $23B buyout offer

  • The startup targets $1B revenue before IPO

  • Cloud security leader expands globally through London office

Google Rolls Out New AI Photo Labels to Boost Transparency

  • Google Photos now shows AI edits in metadata and Details tab

  • The update skips visible watermarks users can spot immediately

  • Platform integration remains key for transparent AI image sharing

Vietnamese Hospital Pioneers 3D-Printed Chest Implants

  • Vietnam's Vinmec hospital leads medical tech revolution through 3D printing

  • New titanium implant eliminates need for traditional invasive techniques

  • Patient experiences dramatically shortened recovery period of five days

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Western Union Makes Strategic Move Into Singapore's Digital Wallet Space

  • Western Union targets Singapore's digital market through Dash wallet acquisition

  • Deal aligns perfectly into company's aggressive digital expansion strategy

  • Singapore's high digital wallet adoption rates promise strong growth potential

Singapore's Connecting DNA Raises $550K to Pioneer Personalized Wellness Tech

  • Connecting DNA raises $550K for genetic wellness platform

  • Singapore startup combines DNA data and lifestyle choices

  • Technology delivers personalized health recommendations

Interview with James Sim, the founder of GANK

  • GANK, a creator commerce platform in APAC, pivots from gaming marketplace to focus on localized monetization tools

  • Founder James Sim shares lessons learned from overcoming co-founder challenges and achieving organic growth

  • GANK prioritizes sustainable growth and plans to leverage market intelligence and AI for future expansion

Midjourney Unveils Web-Based AI Image Editor

  • Midjourney introduces AI image editing tool

  • Concerns arise over potential misuse

  • Deepfake proliferation prompts legislative action

Apple Intelligence Makes Its Grand Debut Next Week

  • Apple releases its AI platform next week

  • New features include writing tools and image editing

  • Compatible devices require latest-generation processors

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