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STEPN: The app that lets you earn while you walk, jog, or run

Earn as you move

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Have you ever wondered what to do with numbers after tracking a walk, jog, or run workout?

What if we told you that you can monetize your workouts? That’s the premise of the up-and-coming play-to-earn lifestyle app STEPN.

Launched in December 2021, STEPN allows players to quite literally earn while they move.

This is done by incorporating blockchain technology for the decentralized transfer of information and assets.

That makes it possible for the game to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which can later be traded for cryptocurrencies.

How it works

Of course, the process does take effort. Users must follow these steps:

  • Download v through the Apple App Store or Google Play
  • Sign up and create a wallet for the application
  • Buy an NFT sneaker from the in-app marketplace that fits their activity type (Walk, Run, Jog, or Train)
  • Players may pay for the NFT sneaker using SOL, the native crypto token of the Solana blockchain (Solana also created STEPN)

For those unaware, SOL is available on PDAX, the Philippines’ crypto exchange site. Here, interested users may convert pesos to SOL to start their purchase of an NFT sneaker.

Once a player’s sneakers are set, all they have to do is to begin moving.

The app’s GPS will track a player’s movement and reward him or her for successfully maintaining the required pace of the sneaker type they’re wearing.

Cash-outs from PDAX later on may also be done through popular outlets like Maya, InstaPay, PESONet, and more.

How much will one earn

Depending on the type of sneaker for your workout, one unit of Energy can earn you varying levels of GST – STEPN’s in-game token.

The more difficult the workout, the more GST tokens you get. Walking gets you up to 4 GST for 1 to 6 kilometers an hour while running gets you up to 6 GST tokens per Energy at 8-20 kilometers of movement per hour.

As of writing, a GST is approximately worth PhP 30.

In the future, STEPN users will also be able to collect another token called GMT in future app updates.

The GMT may be earned by leveling up your NFT sneaker.

Both GST and GMT can then be traded for other cryptocurrencies or even fiat currencies to enable players to earn as they move.

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Firefox ad reunites all your favorite memes from decades ago

The Numa Numa Guy, Annoying Orange, and Chocolate Rain are back!

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Before Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Skibidi Toilet, the early internet was populated by charismatic personalities looking to make their presences felt in a land that didn’t have a lot of rules yet. As early users, we danced to “Dragostea din tei,” belted out “Chocolate Rain,” and copied “Shoes” word-for-word. Today, Firefox is bringing all those good memories back for a grand reunion.

In a new ad, the web browser featured ten of the biggest stars of the early internet including the aforementioned Numa Numa Guy, Tay Zonday, and Shoes’ Kelly. You can also see Annoying Orange, Chuck Testa, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Bad Luck Brian, Where the Hell is Matt?, the Apparently Kid, and the Success Kid.

Now, this isn’t just a reunion. The ad has a clear message about today’s most concerning issue: AI. Everything has “built-in AI, always asking, asking, asking,” as the Annoying Orange said.

“They make money by following us, and somehow, I’m the creepy one?” the Overly Attached Girlfriend asked.

All these famous personalities are asking what happened to the internet today. Obviously, the big takeaway is that we should all go back to Firefox.

Compared to other browsers, Firefox has a lot of built-in features that offer a lot of control for users. For one, it has its own VPN for privacy. Secondly, reflecting the ad’s message against AI, the browser has a toggle to minimize AI features.

SEE ALSO: Google illegally destroys 250,000 trees for a single AI data center

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Salesforce introduces Slack Frontline for deskless workers

Simple, secure, mobile-first way for deskless teams across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, field service

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Salesforce is bridging the massive divide between corporate headquarters and deskless workers with the launch of Slack Frontline.

This new solution is designed specifically for retail associates, healthcare providers, factory workers, and field crews.

The mobile-first workspace brings communication, data, role-specific tools, and AI together in a single clutter-free app.

While frontline employees make up about 80 percent of the global workforce, they have historically been left out of workplace transformation, often relying on paper checklists, group texts, and broken communication loops.

Slack Frontline addresses these challenges by giving mobile workers up to 10 role-relevant channels, instant Huddles with headquarters, on-demand AI agents, and automated workflows.

Backed by Salesforce data and enterprise-grade security, the platform lets IT teams govern the entire workforce under one secure layer with employee ID sign-ins, multifactor authentication, and compliance configurations like HIPAA.

This ensures that critical updates, training materials, and shift handoffs reach workers directly in their pockets without needing corporate email addresses or shared terminals.

Moreover, the platform is tailored to transform operations across multiple industries, including retail, home healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and field services.

For instance, retail teams can instantly sync promotions and monitor inventory, while healthcare professionals can securely review patient histories and coordinate care on the go.

Manufacturing and hospitality teams benefit from drastically reduced downtime and faster issue resolution, cutting response times significantly.

Slack Frontline is available now as an add-on for businesses on the Slack Enterprise+ plan.

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Apple Music is getting a Liquid Glass makeover

The new logo debuts next week with iOS 27.2.

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Apple Music is getting a revamp. In one of the tamer things going on with the brand today, Apple has introduced a new design language for its native music streaming platform.

In the midst of all the hubbub surrounding the iPhone Duo, Apple released a change in the visual identity of Apple Music. Rather than a static logo, the platform’s newest evolution offers a dynamic look that melds Liquid Glass and the power of sound together.

Confirmed through a behind-the-scenes video, Apple says that the new aesthetic was made with practical effects. Music producer Fred Again and NEST Acoustics submerged the platform’s logo in a tank of mineral oil and creating ripples with sound. The new language matches well with the chrome aesthetic typical of today’s trends and… well, Liquid Glass, of course.

Apple says that the more ripple-filled version will play before longer content like concert recordings (similar to Netflix’s startup stinger). Meanwhile, a black-and-white version will replace the app’s icon currently colored red and white. Current previews show off a simple logo, but it’s unknown whether Apple is adding a but more elements when the final version drops.

The updated version will debut for users after next week’s iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 updates.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

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