Author: krishgeek

The prestigious CVPR (Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition), a leading global event in computer vision, officially commenced in Seattle. This year, OPPO made a significant impact with several of its latest research papers being selected for presentation, encompassing a range of AI-related topics. Moreover, OPPO’s flagship AI phone, the Find X7 Ultra, and the newly launched OPPO Reno12 were demoed at the conference, showcasing numerous innovative AI phone features. Through these contributions, OPPO continues to influence the global advancement and democratization of AI phone.

“OPPO is deeply engaged in the CVPR each year, and this year, our achievements are particularly noteworthy,” stated Billy Zhang, President of Overseas MKT, Sales and Service at OPPO. “AI has always been a pivotal area of investment for us, and the rising trend of AI phone enables us to innovate the user experience once again. CVPR provides an excellent platform for OPPO to discuss and exchange ideas with global partners about our latest advancements in computer vision and other AI-related fields. Our involvement in CVPR also underscores OPPO’s strong commitment and determination in the realm of AI phone.”

With Major Papers Selected for Conference, OPPO AI Research is Flourishing

This year, OPPO Research Institute and various R&D teams achieved significant recognition with 11 papers selected for presentation at CVPR. These papers span key research areas including image restoration, digital human generation, video segmentation, dynamic motion capture, dynamic scene image synthesis, multi-view 3D object detection, and 3D rendering, highlighting some of the most innovative directions in AI phone.

In the field of digital human generation, OPPO has introduced a groundbreaking approach with UltrAvatar—a method for creating drivable 3D virtual humans. Utilizing a diffuse color extraction model and an authenticity-guided texture diffusion model, UltrAvatar can generate drivable 3D virtual humans from a single image or a line of text. These virtual humans are indistinguishable from real human features, achieving a level of detail that captures every inch of skin color and texture on a person’s face, significantly enhancing the realism of virtual interactions.

Another notable contribution, the UniVS, presents the industry’s first universal large model for video segmentation. This model is uniquely capable of meeting diverse real-world video segmentation needs, allowing for the segmentation of all objects within a specified category and responding to textual descriptions for targeted segmentation.

These selected papers not only represent cutting-edge advancements in AI but also position OPPO as a leader propelling the mobile industry into the AI-driven era.

Additionally, the CVPR 2024 NTIRE RAIM (Restore Any Image Model) challenge, co-organized by OPPO Research Institute’s Y-Lab and the Visual Computing Laboratory at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was a resounding success. This challenge encouraged researchers to address real-world industrial challenges, develop methods for accurate high-quality image restoration, and promote the application of these technologies in industry. The NTIRE RAIM challenge attracted participation from over 200 teams globally. And finally, Team MiAlgo’s research emerged as the winner, clinching first place in the competition.

Going forward, OPPO will robustly support the AI developer ecosystem, fostering close academia-industry collaboration to bridge the two.

Find X7 Ultra Debuts at CVPR, Sparking Interest in AI Phone Innovation

OPPO’s flagship AI phone, the Find X7 Ultra, made a remarkable debut, quickly becoming a highlight of the event. Additionally, Liang Jie, the senior imaging algorithm engineer at OPPO Research Institute’s Y-Lab, was invited to present a report on OPPO’s imaging technology at the conference. The powerful AI imaging capabilities of the Find X7 Ultra and OPPO’s innovative generative AI applications captivated both the academic and industrial AI communities.

This year signifies OPPO’s official foray into the AI phone era, with the Find X7 Ultra emerging as the most advanced AI phone from OPPO to date. It boasts the OPPO HyperTone Image Engine, the most sophisticated computational photography system currently on the market. This engine enables OPPO Find X7 Ultra to produce exceptional photos with minimal computational footprint, turning every shot into a masterpiece.

The OPPO AI Eraser feature, launched alongside the Find X7 Ultra, showcased to CVPR attendees OPPO’s ability to seamlessly integrate AI technology into consumer devices for user-friendly experiences. The OPPO AI Eraser allows users to easily remove unwanted elements from an image and generate replacement content with a single click. Since its introduction, this feature has revolutionized photo editing, averaging 15 uses per day per user, making it one of the most popular features.

OPPO also showcased several exploratory features through real device demos at CVPR, highlighting the future direction of OPPO’s AI technologies. Among these was the Style Transfer Demo, which utilizes the ShaderNN lightweight deep learning architecture. ShaderNN represents the first inference engine supporting the full graphics stack (OpenGL & Vulkan) for real-time mobile graphics and imaging applications, showcasing OPPO’s strengths in on-device generative graphics AI processing.

Solidifying Foundations, Continuously Promoting the Democratization of AI Phone

At the beginning of the year, OPPO strategically established OPPO AI Center, directing company resources towards enhancing AI capabilities. This initiative has not only integrated and strengthened OPPO’s research across various AI fields but also aimed to deliver the ultimate AI phone experience. It has bolstered OPPO’s technical foundation in the AI phone sector and showcased impressive research outcomes at this year’s CVPR.

This year’s CVPR also marks OPPO’s continued presence at top international AI conferences, following the participation at events such as MWC, Google Cloud Next ’24, and Microsoft Build. OPPO is actively collaborating with global partners to advance the development of AI phones.

In early June, OPPO officially announced its strategy to make AI phones accessible to everyone, targeting the equipping of approximately 50 million OPPO smartphones with generative AI features by year’s end, spanning all OPPO’s smartphone product lines. This move underscores OPPO’s long-term commitment and strategic determination to enhance AI integration in smartphones.

Looking forward, the innovative research outcomes from OPPO, combined with advanced technologies from partners like Google, Microsoft and MediaTek, will further propel OPPO’s mission to spearhead a global movement in the democratization of AI phone.

Don’t miss out on up to Php7,000 off on select OPPO devices

Ready your wallets and experience another great shopping spree as OPPO announces its 7.7 Sale packed with massive discounts, and exciting deals and bundles to make your July unforgettable!

From July 7 to 10, OPPO fans can take advantage of up to Php7,000 discount on select devices via OPPO’s official TikTok, Shopee and Lazada platforms. It’s your chance to get any of the OPPO A Series (A17, A17k, and A58) and the OPPO Reno7 5G at a bargain price.

Take advantage of awesome discount vouchers and payment terms

Save and shop at the same time with all-day discount vouchers ranging from Php100 off for a minimum spend of Php5,499, Php200 off for Php8,999, and Php400 off for Php13,999. A Php100 livestream voucher is also up for grabs for a minimum spend of Php4,999.

Special perks also await when you purchase through OPPO’s official Shopee and Lazada stores including a Php50 shipping discount voucher for every purchase of Php500. You can also avail a 15% discount for every Php4,000 purchase on Shopee capped at Php1,200.

Flexible payment terms are also in store as you can pay for your next OPPO device with 0% interest installment plans on select phones via SPayLater and up to 0% interest for 45 days via LazPayLater.

Earn amazing freebies on select purchases

Aside from these cool price slashes, OPPO will also make your 7.7 shopping spree even better by giving out these following freebies when you get your next OPPO device:

• Free MH320 Earphones with every purchase of the OPPO A38 and OPPO A58
• Free TG113 Bluetooth for all OPPO A60, OPPO A78 5G and OPPO Pad Air 4+64GB purchase
• Free Pearl Case and OPPO Enco Air2 when you buy an OPPO Find N3 Flip
• Free K8A Bluetooth Speakers and Selfie Stick for all Reno11 Series 5G purchases

Grab special bundles for an upgraded mobile experience

OPPO is capping off its 7.7 Sale with an opportunity to level up your tech devices with special bundles on smartphones and wearables.

You can get the OPPO A18 (4+128GB) with the OPPO Enco Buds2 for Php6,389, or OPPO Band B1 at Php6,489 while the OPPO A18 (4+64GB) can be bought along with the OPPO Enco Buds2 for Php5,289 or the OPPO Band B1 at Php5,389.

Additionally, the OPPO A17k can be grabbed with the OPPO Band B1 for just Php4,689 or with the OPPO Enco Buds2 for just Php4,589. The wearables combo of OPPO Band B1 and OPPO EncoBuds 2 is also now priced at only Php1,889.

Mark your calendars, set your alarms and check out OPPO’s official online stores to avail these wonderful deals and visit OPPO Philippines’ official website or via  Facebook to know more.

To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, via Facebook.

Calling all lipstick lovers and beauty enthusiasts! July just got a whole lot more colorful with amazing deals happening all month long at Watsons and SM Beauty Department Stores.

Forget living under a rock, because this July Beauty Blowout is one you don’t want to miss! Watsons and SM Beauty are celebrating everything lipsticks, especially on Lipstick Day (July 29th), with 50% off on a wide range of brands and products.

Get ready to kiss high prices goodbye and stock up on your favorite lip colors or finally try those trendy new launches. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the brands and hot picks included in this super sale.

Ever Bilena

It’s an EB bonanza! Score half-off on all their lip products, including lipsticks, tinted lip balms, lip glosses, lip oils, and even lip masks. This is the perfect time to snag their latest collections or replenish your everyday essentials.

Careline

Get ready to join the color hype with Careline! Their fan-favorite tinted lip balms, matte bullets, fruity lip oils, and juicy stains are all on sale for 50% off.

Spotlight

Looking for a touch of luxury? Spotlight is joining the party with amazing deals on their newest lip products and even multi-use lip and cheek cremes!

Hello Glow

Skincare brands like Hello Glow are part of Watsons and SM Beauty’s lipstick fest this year! Hello Glow’s cult-favorite SPF lip balm and color-changing magic tint are part of the sale, so you can keep your lips protected and pretty all day long.

This hot offer runs from July 4th to July 31st, 2024. Don’t miss out on this chance to score amazing deals and find your perfect lip color for less.

This incredible lipstick sale is available not just in Watsons and SM Beauty stores nationwide, but also in Watsons online for a seamless shopping experience. So, mark your calendars and get ready to pucker up for major savings this July!

Hitting the road whether for leisure travel across the Philippines or sealing business deals overseas can be a daunting endeavor. The pre-travel stress between the epic suitcase shuffle and the documents paranoia can be too much to handle – and this is even without considering the challenge of getting to the airport on time or arranging transportation.

Understanding this dilemma, Grab – the partner of every Filipino for safe, convenient, and reliable mobility – launches its latest transportation service Advance Booking. Grab Advance Booking guarantees on-time rides to the airport via the GrabAirport fleet, ticking off yet another item on the travelers’ checklist.

Grab Philippines Head of Mobility EJ Dela Vega shares, “Having served the Philippines for over a decade, we at Grab have deepened our understanding of the distinct needs of our Filipino passengers. One such need that stands out is their requirement for reliable airport transportation. Recognizing this, we are enhancing the experience of airport rides on Grab with the launch of Advance Booking. Our new Grab Advance Booking product goes beyond offering mere airport transfers – it provides travelers the peace of mind they deserve. This new service has been engineered to have guaranteed on-time rides every time, enabling every Filipino traveler to leave their homes with the confidence they’ll have a ride to make their flight on time.”

Grab Advance Booking: Guaranteed On-Time Rides, Every Time

The worries about catching a flight in the wee hours of the morning or during the peak of the metro bustle are a thing of the past with Grab Advance Booking. This new Grab mobility service touts guaranteed rides every time.

• Plan as early as 7 Days ahead: With Grab’s Advance Booking feature, passengers can effortlessly plan their journeys well in advance. The reservation window is flexible, allowing bookings to be made as early as seven days or as late as two hours before the scheduled ride.
• Stay Stress-free with On-Time Pick-up Assurance: The Grab Advance Booking driver-partners are guaranteed to be on time. In instances of service disruption, the Grab platform swiftly and seamlessly reassigns the ride to an alternative driver-partner, ensuring a successful completion of the trip for the passenger. To ensure fairness, a Php-100 courtesy credit will be offered to passengers if the driver arrives late for a pre-scheduled ride.
• No need to panic with extended wait time: Further enhancing passenger convenience, a 15-minute grace period is implemented for Advance Booking rides. This allows drivers to accommodate minor delays, while passengers encountering unforeseen circumstances have additional time to reach the pick-up location.

Booking in a Breeze

Accessing Grab Advance Booking is a walk in the park. Passengers can select  “Advance Booking” under the Grab transport page. They can then enter the date and time of their ride, along with their pick-up location and the specific airport terminal for drop-off.

Advance Booking passengers will also be receiving regular updates and reminders about the status of their ride leading to the scheduled pick-up time. 45 minutes prior to the scheduled trip, passengers can already chat and check in with their assigned driver in-app.

As safety and convenience remain paramount for Grab, Advance Booking rides can only accommodate a maximum of three passengers with three pieces of luggage.

Safeguarding our Driver-Partners

Grab has also implemented protective measures to safeguard the income of the dedicated fleet for Advance Booking. These measures are designed to mitigate the impact of last-minute cancellations by passengers, specifically those made less than an hour before the scheduled pick-up time. During such cancellations, the passenger will be charged the full fare of the ride. The same policy applies when a passenger is unreachable or hasn’t arrived 15 minutes past the scheduled time.

However, there will be no charge for any passenger cancellation done at least one hour before the scheduled pick-up time,

A worry-free airport transfer

The Grab Advance Booking eases the overall experience of leisure and business travelers going to the airport, allowing them to relax as they begin their trip. This new service from Grab is currently exclusive to trips going to Metro Manila airports via its GrabAirport fleet, which was launched last year in conjunction with the MIAA. Its availability in cities and regions outside of the National Capital Region is expected to transpire in the second half of 2024.

For more information on Grab Advance Booking, passengers may visit the Grab Help Center

In a show of unwavering support for Filipino athletes, Aice, the beloved ice cream brand known for its delicious and affordable treats, joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippine Olympic President Bambol Tolentino and other key officials at the official send-off event for the Philippine Olympic team bound for Paris 2024.

Marking a momentous occasion – the Philippines’ 100th year of participation in the Olympic Games – Aice added a touch of sweetness to the celebration, providing over 400 refreshing ice cream treats, including fan favorites like Chocolate Crispy and Mochi, to fuel the athletes and guests with a taste of home. As a special send-off gift, Aice also surprised the athletes with stylish Aice scarves, ensuring they carry a sense of pride as they journey to victory.

“We at Aice take full pride in supporting the Philippine team, especially during this historic 100th year of participation in the Olympics,” shared Shereene Yu, Brand Manager at Aice Ice Cream Philippines. “Aice, like the Olympic athletes, embodies perseverance and excellence, bringing happiness to Filipinos through delicious and accessible products.”

As a support to the overall Philippine sports, PH Paralympians were also provided scarves

Esteemed guests savor Aice’s best selling product – Chocolate Crispy ice cream

PH Olympian Carlos Yulo enjoying Aice’s beloved mochi ice cream

This partnership signifies more than just a sweet treat; it represents Aice’s deep commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among Filipinos. Since its inception, Aice has championed this mission by offering delicious, healthy, stylish, and affordable ice cream products that cater to the vibrant Filipino palate.

Aice’s partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee will continue throughout the Paris 2024 Olympics under the theme #RuntoParisCheerforPhilippineOlympians. Aice will launch various initiatives to encourage Filipinos to embrace healthy activities and rally behind our athletes as they strive for greatness on the world stage.

To know more about Aice’s partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee and additional initiatives, visit https://www.facebook.com/AicePhilippinesOfficial.

LABAN PILIPINAS!

Food becomes even more enjoyable and meaningful when it’s prepared with compassion and support for others. This is the aim of Kenny Rogers Roasters as it held its third Farmvocacy Program. Rooted on its message, “Eat Healthy, Help Greatly,” the program fosters a farm-to-table approach where every purchase of Kenny Rogers Roasters’ selected menu item provides support to local farmers.

On its third year, the program selected its well-loved Chimichurri Roast, whose ingredients are sourced locally, as the featured dish. Early this year, customers who ordered the Chimichurri Roast Solo Plate, through dine-in, takeout or delivery, also helped Kenny Rogers support Urban Farmers PH – an organization that nurtures unused public spaces, inviting people to discover that farming is enjoyable, doable, and transferrable. For every purchase of Chimichurri Roast, a portion was donated to Urban Farmers PH.

Through the Farmvocacy Program, the roast chicken restaurant chain has accumulated a total of P300,000. The proceeds donated to Urban Farmers PH were used to support the Taguig Integrated School and Barrio Obrero Elementary School, providing essential resources for their plant beds, seedling nurseries, and technical training in urban farming. Through these initiatives, Urban Farmers PH is instilling the value and appreciation for agriculture among young urban dwellers while fostering healthy eating.

This support aims to further strengthen the momentum of urban farming in the Philippines. Even with challenges like limited space and access to resources, the program helped urban farming in the country thrive, offering a promising means for sustainable urban development and improved food access.

Kenny Rogers Roasters’ dedication to helping local farmers through the Farmvocacy Program shows its commitment to support local communities and to help improve food security while pushing for environmental sustainability, community resilience, and economic development.

So far, the Farmvocacy Program has already provided support to various local farming organizations, most recently with Samahang Magmamanga ng Zambales Inc.

For more updates, follow Kenny Rogers Roasters’ official social media pages: @KennyRogersPH on Facebook, @kennyrogersph on Instagram and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/KennyRogersRoasters).