Samsung Introduces the Future of Smart Living with Bespoke AI Lineup

 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled its refreshed “AI Home” vision and innovative appliance lineup at its global launch event, Welcome to Bespoke AI, in Seoul, Korea. With a focus on providing a more secure and intuitive user experience, the company introduced an AI Home experience, showcasing advanced AI features and a wider range of screen-enabled appliances.

Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics, opened the global press conference by introducing the company’s vision for creating an AI Home that harmoniously connects various devices and, as a result, caters to user needs in every room of the home. 

 

"Through our Bespoke AI appliances, Samsung has brought an AI Home to life that not only enhances everyday convenience but also enables energy savings and care," said Jeong Seung Moon. "We will continue to expand the advanced AI Home to more households, leveraging smart screens, Bixby and Knox security."

 

The 2025 Bespoke AI Appliance Lineup

 

During the event, Samsung introduced its Bespoke AI appliances for 2025, which bring new and innovative functionalities to solve users’ difficult problems. 

At the heart of the company’s vision is the AI Home display.Built upon the innovation of the first introduction of the AI Home display last year, the AI Home with new size options has been expanded to a broad range of new products, such as Bespoke AI Refrigerators.  

The 9-inch AI Home screen on the Bespoke AI Refrigerator lineup increases consumers’ options by offering a similar experience to what’s available on the larger AI Family Hub™ screen.

Samsung Home Appliances Bring Easy to Use, Care and Saving to Consumers

 

Samsung elaborated further on its “AI Home” vision and its commitment to integrating AI across the connected experience to cater to diverse lifestyles — through the core benefits of Easy to Use, Care and Saving. 

 

Thanks to the adoption of the AI Home display, users will find it easier than ever to engage with the full functionality of their Bespoke AI appliances. The smart screen is now an even better central control hub, even connecting third party devices through SmartThings without the need for a separate hub device. Users can also utilize features like the refrigerators’ Daily Board to receive personalized information and better manage their day — or use Map View to effortlessly monitor and control other connected devices. 

 

Continued Efforts To Deliver Reliable Experiences

 

To complete its “AI Home” vision for 2025, Samsung shone a light on how it is pushing the boundaries of innovation, prioritizing a trusted experience for users. 

 

First, Samsung will apply enhanced Knox security to devices across the lineup so that users will be able to enjoy their AI Home experience with peace of mind. This year in particular, Trust Chain, which is part of Knox Matrix, is applied to all Wi-Fi enabled appliances launching in 2025. Users can continuously monitor products’ security status in real time through the dashboard.

 

Knox Vault is also applied to home appliances for the first time,storing particularly sensitive user information, such as passwords and authentication information, in a separate hardware chip to ensure protection. Furthermore, to protect against the potential of future quantum attacks, Samsung’s security is also equipped with post-quantum cryptography (PQC), a part of Knox Matrix Credential Sync, for its screen-applied products.

 

Another key priority for Samsung is making sure that customers can use the latest software features on their existing appliances without buying new ones. With Smart Forward, the software update service through SmartThings, Samsung continuously updates its appliances with new features to enhance the consumer experience.

 

By integrating all of these wide-ranging initiatives, Samsung aims to create safer and more reliable smart home experiences that users can enjoy with comfort and peace of mind.

 

To find out more about the new Bespoke AI appliances 2025, you can visit to https://www.samsung.com/ph/home-appliances/bespoke-home/. Get up to P19,000 off when you pre-order the all-new Bespoke AI appliances! And get a free Galaxy A16 5G bundled with the Bespoke AI SBS Ref or a free Galaxy Fit3 bundled with the Bespoke AI Topload Washer until April 9, 2025. 

 

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PLDT Home Brings Jed Madela and Eleven11 to Tanauan for Fiber Fest 2025

PH’s top balladeer Jed Madela and rising P-pop group Eleven11 are set to headline PLDT Home’s exclusive Fiber Fest 2025.This highly anticipated event is happening this Saturday, April 5, at Tanauan City in Batangas, offering a unique experience for all attendees.

 

Fiber Fest, the pioneering broadband festival by PLDT Home, is now in its second year. This year, it’s bigger, better, and more exciting,bringing the best broadband deals and exclusive digital experiences to Filipinos nationwide. 

“I’m thrilled to be part of PLDT Home’s biggest Fiber Festagain. This year will be bigger and better, and we promise to make the experience memorable, rewarding, and exciting for everyone,” says Jed Madela. 

 

“It’s exciting to celebrate all the great things that fiber connection brings to barangays and individual households,” headds.

 

The all-female P-pop group Eleven11 also joined in the fun at this year’s Fiber Fest. Eleven11’s members Swaggy, Audrey, Barbie, CJ, Ivy, and Jadedebuted recently and were part of the Fiber Fest’s kick-off at Pasig City last March. 

 

The group was formed through a former noontime segment,“TahanangPinakamasaya”, and has been making rounds in the entertainment industry for two (2) years. The group’s name has a meaningful story from the lucky number 11:11 which was believed to be a magical time to “make a wish.” Fiber Fest goers will surely enjoy Eleven11’s charm and enchanting performances. 

 

Fiber Fest also launched the first-everSearch for the next TikTok star to showcase the best local talents and connect them with wider online audiences in partnership with TikTok. 

 

PLDT Home brings the best broadband deals and rewards available exclusively at Fiber Fest. Apply or upgrade to PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plan 1599 and get unli entertainment and unli mobile calls. Also,existing Netflix subscribers save P249 per month when logging in using their current Netflix account.You’ll also enjoy same-day installation, free installation and activation fees worth P3,600, and a free Speedboost up to 300 Mbps for six (6) months. For subscribers who switch to PLDT Home Fiber plans from other brands, enjoy a 50% discount onmonthly service fees for the first six (6) months. Now that’s a sweet deal!

 

PLDT Home Fiber Fest 2025 aims to providecommunitiesnationwide with reliable fiber connectivity. By bringing world-class fiber technology and unforgettable experiences to local neighborhoods, the Fiber Fest enables families by making the internet more accessible so they can enjoy opportunities to work, learn, and entertain seamlessly at home. 

 

Check out PLDT Home’s official pages for the full schedule of Fiber Fest 2025.

 

PH Gets a Closer Look: HONOR Magic7 Pro and Its Epic Zoom Arrive April 10!

Global technology brand HONOR just teased the arrival of its much-awaited flagship smartphone HONOR Magic7 Pro on April 10. Known for its style and durability, HONOR is introducing yet another powerful device with zoom capabilities that can outperform rivals.

"We are very excited to introduce this new flagship smartphone to the Philippine market. In terms of zoom photography, we have conducted a comparison between its rivals and it’s a clear win for HONOR Magic7 Pro. This is just one of the edges of this smartphone and we couldn’t wait to share more on April 10," said HONORPhilippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

 

In an exclusive preview of the HONOR Magic7 Pro, HONOR Philippines set up a comparison between its upcoming flagship smartphone and its rivals. With a subject that is 500 meters away, the three smartphones’ zoom capabilities were put to a test. In the end, it’s a clear win for HONOR Magic7 Pro and its AI SuperZoomfeature.

 

Committed to providing the ultimate AI Phone experience, HONOR introduced the HONOR Magic7 Pro which features cutting-edge AI capabilities that revolutionize photography, enhance display quality, and deliver exceptional hardware performance. The HONOR Magic7 Pro comes with the Google Gemini app pre-installed. This AI assistant from Google can help users enhance ideas, learn in new ways, write emails, plan events and more.

For more information and exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

The Spinnaker by Landco Named Best International Sustainable Residential Development

 Landco Pacific Corporation’s The Spinnaker is named the Best International Sustainable Residential Development, a prestigious milestone as the first and only Philippine property to earn this recognition at the 2024-2025 International Property Awards (IPA) in a culminating glittery gala night held at The Savoy, London.

The 22-storey beachfront condotel The Spinnaker, poised as an iconic architectural landmark resembling its namesake headsail of a yacht, in full swing, is recognized for its innovative design and sustainability facets seamlessly blended in its structure and facilities. The stunning condotel is situated at the master planned 23-hectare Resort Estates Club Laiya in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas.

“We are grateful to receive the highly-coveted distinction of The Spinnaker from IPA, considered as the Oscars of the real estate industry on a global stage. Our groundbreaking new beachfront condotel has never been seen before in the Philippines and throughout the world” stated LandcoPacific Corporation President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano.

“The recognition of The Spinnaker as the world’s best in sustainable residential development inspires us to continue to develop master planned resort and leisure communities that will have a worth in the world and leave a lasting legacy for generations down the line. It’s also an honor for us to help put our country at the forefront of sustainable development across the globe,”

“The Spinnaker is a proof our strong commitment to sustainability. It is not just lip service for us to deliver innovative, sustainable and exceptional beach properties suitable for the modern lifestyle that transcends expectations, it’s part of our DNA,” Manzano further shared.

Putting the country on the international spotlight, The Spinnaker, bested other nominees from Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, United Kingdom and the Americas.

The Spinnaker advanced to the global level, after being announced as the winner of the 2024-2025 IPA Best Sustainable Residential Development in the Asia-Pacific category.

Earlier, The Spinnaker was cited as Asia Pacific Property Awards’ Best Sustainable Residential Development with Five Stars and Winner for Condominium Development in the Philippines at Marriot Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok. These earned The Spinnaker the nominations on the regional level, where the development was judged and determined as Asia Pacific’s Best.

“These awards inspire us to continue innovating and shaping the future of luxury resort living in the Philippines and worldwide. We hope that other firms will share our commitment to create future-proof and sustainable developments,” Manzano added.

The IPA celebrates the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. Each entry was meticulously evaluated by a panel of over 100 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The judging panel is chaired by Lord Best and Lord Waverley, Lord Thurso and The Earl of Lytton, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament and highly experienced team of professionals who cover the whole range of property disciplines around the world.

An accolade from the IPA is globally renowned as one of the most significant and prestigious awards in the property industry and is considered as a world-renowned mark of excellence.

The Spinnaker Sets the Global Benchmark for Sustainable Residential Development

The Spinnaker is proudly pursuing EDGE Certification of the International Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of The World Bank, targeting to meet the criteria of at least 20% savings on use of resources: water, energy, and embodied materials. The condotel will be the first to feature the double-piped waterline system to use non-potable water for toilet flushing and irrigation. It will also provide Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to reduce and significant use of recycled materials for further lower the property’s carbon footprint.

The Spinnaker is part of the eco-friendly development of Club Laiya. Along with Landco BeachTowns CaSoBe(Calatagan South Beach), Club Laiya is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-registered for the properties’ sustainability program.  There are tree-lined walkways, pedestrian routes, bicycle lanes, a beach promenade. There’s also double-piped water management system in the entire development. Environmental conservation efforts and livelihood projects for the local community are undertaken.

The Spinnaker – An Iconic Beachfront Condotel

Only two and a half hours from Metro Manila and adjacent to Landco Pacific’s Playa Laiya, The Spinnaker is at the beachfront of the sun-kissed Club Laiya, the master-planned resort estates, and tourism destination. The development also features a mix of residential and commercial lots, and tourist hubs. Each provides distinct experiences and opportunities that are part of one unified development of Landco Pacific Corporation.

The condotel’s poetic structure allows beach home buyers and investors to realize their modern beach home or rental business, complete with modern amenities and amidst the sound of waves, picturesque sunsets and steps aways from the fine white sand and turquoise sea.

The captivating medium-rise beachfront premium condominium, with terraced levels and luxurious cuts, features an exclusive 4th floor infinity pool, and positive Miami vibes. All of the distinctly curated 247 units of The Spinnaker have an expansive view of the sea by TayabasBay for a welcoming sea view and fresh breeze, and some units will have both the sea and landscape punctuated by Mt. Daguldol.

Each unit features a generous floor-to-ceiling height of the general area at approximately 2.80 meters; pre-wired outlets ready for internet access; individual intercom facility; pre-installed ceiling LED lighting fixtures; cove ceiling on strategic locations, automatic smoke detectors, and fire alarm sprinkler system; main door security view hole feature; and dedicated washing machine area. Essential appliances are also provided for each unit:  inverter aircons and refrigerators, induction cooktop, rangehood, and multi-point water heater.

Residential property investors have the option to select from the curated units:  34-37 sqm studio units, 44-52 sqm one-bedroom units, 86 to 123 sqm two-bedroom units, 91-225 sqm three-bedroom units, 70 sqm one-bedroom bi-level units, 130 to 198 sqm two-bedroom bi-level units, and a 315 sqm three-bedroom bi-level unit. A few commercial units are available at the lobby level from 51 to 279 sqm. There are parking spaces for both cars and big bikes. 

The Spinnaker offers hotel-like amenities in its building to be managed by Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV), LandcoPacific’s hospitality arm: a well-designed lobby, commercial spaces for dining and leisure activities, drop-off area, common and podium parking, meeting rooms and storage rooms, gym and spa, a 300-sqm, 25-meter Infinity lap pool, kid's pool, lounge area, bar, kid's play zone, ballroom for social and corporate functions, a sky bar and helipad.

LLV will also offer owners and investors of its units, the option to avail of its property management for short-term, long-term lease, ensuring rental income and value appreciation of their investment.

Strategically situated at Club Laiya, facilities are comprised of robust common area estate WI-FI for Work from the Beach (WFB) set-up, 24/7 security with CCTV, slipway for small boats and jetski, and hospitality and leisure attractions managed by LLV: Laiya Beach Club with lap and infinity pools, and a second-level restaurant with a sea view; 33 Cocoons, pod-like airconditioned accommodations; Camperisti, modern “glamper vans”, and Captain Barbozza Restaurant and Bar.

For more information about Landco Pacific Corporation and The Spinnaker, visit their https://www.landco.ph/  or https://www.facebook.com/LandcoPacificCorporation              For-the full list of winners at the 2024-2025 International Property Awards, visit their website: https://propertyawards.net/region/international/?fwp_winner_year=2024-winners

Ed Sheeran Unveils Brand New Single ‘Azizam’ – Out April 4

Ed Sheeran presses play on a new era with the release of his new single ‘Azizam’ on 4th

April 2025. Available on CD, 7” and DSPs LISTEN / PURCHASE HERE / WATCH HERE

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Azizam". A Persian term of

endearment that means "my dear" or "my beloved,” Ed’s new song is a return to joy, to light, to

love and to fun!

“Azizam" began as a meeting of minds in the studio with Swedish/Iranian producer Ilya

Salmanzadeh (Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Ellie Goudling, Sam Smith). Driven by Ed’s

relentless curiosity they soon realised how much Persian and Irish folk music have in common

and how only Ed could set those influences in a pop context. 

The result is a hedonistic

technicolor call to action to live the moment “in between the dancing lights” on the danceflooruntil the Sun rises. A celebration of cross-cultural collaborations brought to life, this rhythmic

pop song is about the universality of emotion.

Ed said…“Even though it’s completely different to anything that I’ve ever done before, Azizam

feels familiar to me. I wanted to create a party atmosphere in a song and Ilya Salmanzadeh,

who I worked with on the track, helped bring that to life. He was so inspiring to work with.”

In the video accompanying the single release, Ed embarks on a journey across the US and UK

with a pink, heart-shaped balloon in tow. He takes in the sights of New York from an iconic

yellow taxi, cruises through Los Angeles in a classic open-top car, and braves the elements in

rural Massachusetts.

 Along the way, he leads a street party in New Orleans and makes stops in

Boston and Nashville. And, of course, no trip would be complete without a visit to his beloved

Ipswich Town FC. Watch Here

After closing the chapter on his Mathematics era, Ed Sheeran is finally back and stepping boldly

into a fresh new phase for 2025. An artist who has continuously pushed himself, and his craft,

into new territory, Sheeran has collaborated with producers and writers from across the globe

on his upcoming album, which promises to be one of the years defining pop records (details of

which will be released soon).

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