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remoteHQ is a powerful companion to your Zoom meetings

Access all your favorite apps with the shared browser

Published

September 1, 2020

Kenrick Buduan

As most employees work from home, they begin using more digital tools than before to get things done. One of the popular tools out there is Zoom. After all, it enables not only virtual meetings but also instant communication between employees. However, it is also lacking in one important aspect: real-time collaboration. There’s an up-and-coming product that aims to revolutionize remote collaboration — remoteHQ.

Revolutionizing real-time collaboration

The need for remote collaboration during these times can’t be emphasized enough. Using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet is not enough since they technically only cater to the conferencing needs of many companies. As such, many platforms have existed to enable remote collaboration. Most companies now use one of these platforms so employees can work together even when they’re apart.

However, the kind of collaboration on these platforms can be limiting. Sure, employees can work together at any time of the day and at any pace they want. But this kind of flexibility can sometimes hurt employees’ productivity. With this setup, they can move on to other tasks and forget about the document. Worse, the lack of real-time feedback from colleagues means delayed results for the company.

Sometimes, employees also need to give on-the-spot feedback and changes for important documents. This kind of collaboration can be achieved with a streamlined Zoom + Google Suite workflow, or a Microsoft Teams + Office 365. However, it still results in wasted time for employees. After all, they need to go back and forth to find the documents they’re working on and to tune-in to the meeting they’re in.

Sometimes, companies just need a platform that enables on-the-spot collaboration. This is the basic premise of remoteHQ. All of the tools employees need to work together live within the platform itself. It’s also a powerful platform that will spur a more productive workforce.

Shared browser and apps included

Using remoteHQ is simple. Users create a “room” wherein they meet with others and use apps geared for collaboration. The apps that live within each room make it a stand out among other platforms.

The number one “killer” feature of remoteHQ is the shared browser that lives as an app in every room. Users can open a shared browser, and grant other users control. This enables instant collaboration more powerful than traditional workflows since every website is accessible right away.

For example, managers can open Google Docs on the shared browser, grant controls to employees, and let them collaborate on the spot — all in a single browser tab and session. In a way, this is browser screen sharing but leveled up. All employees share the same screen but they can also control the browser on their own. Since this is also a shared browser, users can continue using their favorite work apps while collaborating with others.

Presenting online? remoteHQ supercharges online presentation by letting employees view documents and make feedback in real time. Employees can upload any file they want and present it on the spot — just like how they used to do it in the past. In this sense, remoteHQ doesn’t only revolutionize online collaboration, but it also elevates virtual meetings and brings them closer to intimate physical meetings.

Employees can also talk with each other as they collaborate. Typical chat controls are available to each one within a room. They can proceed in a session with their camera on or go audio-only. And should they ever need to call out the attention of their colleagues, the “raise a hand” feature is there to help them out.

Every room comes with useful apps to boost the user’s productivity. Some of the core apps include Google Drive, notes, YouTube, Miro, Witeboard, and an audio recording and transcription for easier collaboration. Recently, support for sharing Figma design prototypes has been added too.

Unlimited rooms and workspaces

Users can manage rooms easily. They can control who gets access to each. Moreover, they can also share a public link of the room, which is perfect for sharing an interactive demo of a product to guests. After each session, they can view a timeline of others that took place in the past. They can also view the “artifacts” — that is, shared files, notes, and minute-by-minute activity.

remoteHQ offers unlimited rooms. Plus, it’s easy to keep track of private and team rooms. All rooms reside within a single workspace. Managers can create a separate workspace — think of it as departments on big companies. They are easily managed through remoteHQ’s simple and interactive interface.

Though, there’s one caveat to all this. Each room can only hold up to 15 people in a single session. Companies that strictly need a conferencing platform for their employees should fare better with Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams. After all, remoteHQ is more geared towards the workforce that really needs a streamlined companion for the new normal.

A powerful companion in the new normal

remoteHQ is not only for businesses looking for a more powerful collaborative platform. Teachers and students can also harness the platform’s unique features for a more personalized learning session. Each room can function as a digital classroom, utilizing the available apps to make the most of distance learning.

More features are coming to the remoteHQ as it evolves and matures into a platform serving the needs of individuals who need a more flexible and powerful way of collaborating online. After all, the platform is relatively new. There are still rough edges and mobile app support is non-existent. However, the company promises mobile apps in the future for those on the go.

There’s no free tier but remoteHQ offers a free trial. It starts at US$ 15. For that, users get all the features of the platform and 5GB of storage. Those eager to try out the platform may do so by signing up on this website.

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Grab moves beyond the ride to become a companion for the life in between

Now updated as an everyday guide with 13 AI-powered experiences to navigate life in Southeast Asia!

Published

April 8, 2026

MJ Jucutan

Navigating life in Southeast Asia requires a different mental load.

You decide what to eat while rushing to a meeting; you deal with the anxiety of landing in a foreign airport and wondering how to pay for coffee and your cab. We often look to our phones for answers, but sometimes, we just find more tasks to manage with the information we’re overloaded with.

At GrabX 2026 held in Jakarta, Indonesia, Grab as a Superapp transforms into an intelligent companion that understands our routines. It has just launched 13 AI-powered experiences, designed to act as an everyday guide.

Moving through the city together

Traveling within a busy city requires a delicate balance of time and budget. We want to get to our destinations efficiently, but we also want to share that journey with others.

The new Group Ride feature understands this balance. It allows up to four people to share a single vehicle. The system intelligently sequences pickups and splits payments automatically.

You can save up to 40 percent on your fare when you travel with friends on similar routes. Soon, a Waiting Room feature will let everyone see who is ready in real time. It turns a simple commute into a shared moment of connection.

After a busy day, the “what’s for dinner” dilemma usually begins. Grab More solves the frustration of wanting different things from different places. You can now add another nearby merchant to your order without paying extra delivery fees or meeting a minimum spend. The AI ensures both orders arrive in sync.

For the bigger plans, the Grab AI Assistant acts as a personal concierge. If you’re organizing a team celebration, you can simply tell the assistant your group size and dietary preferences. It handles the restaurant recommendations and the booking in a single conversation. If you are stocking up for the week, the Grab Shopping Agent lets you send a photo or a voice note of your list. It builds a cart across multiple merchants and even suggests smart substitutions for out-of-stock items.

Finding confidence

Navigating a city is about more than just a blue dot on a screen. GrabMaps for Consumers now helps you decide when to leave and what to do when you arrive.

The Journey Planner connects to your calendar and predicts your destination based on your history. You can compare the price of a ride versus the toll fees of driving yourself.

Once you arrive at a massive mall, which are plenty in Southeast Asia, indoor navigation guides you to the exact shop entrance.

You can even use the Custom Voice feature to clone a voice you love for your turn-by-turn directions. *cue Rufa Mae Quinto’s tone* It makes the journey feel personal.

For those moments when unexpected expenses arise, Cash Loan provides a bridge. It offers accessible credit to millions of people who may not have a traditional financial history. The AI uses Grab data to provide a loan decision in seconds. You can customize a repayment plan that fits your budget directly in the app. It’s a safety net built into the platform you already use.

A travel companion

Travel is often beautiful but logistically exhausting. The Personalised Travel Experience turns the app into a travel partner. It consolidates your passport reminders, check-in counter details, and gate updates in one place. When you land, it guides you step-by-step to the correct baggage belt and pickup point.

Finding a place to stay is now just as integrated. GrabStays, built with the AI-first ecosystem Nuitee, is designed for the traveler who needs a last-minute booking. You get competitive same-day rates and earn GrabCoin rewards. Because your payment info is already saved, booking a hotel feels as easy as booking a ride.

Once you are settled, Discover by Grab helps you find where the locals eat. It surfaces authentic food content and uses AI to learn what you personally enjoy.

You can see a review, book a table, and get a ride there all in one flow. When the bill comes, GrabPay for Travel removes the stress of currency exchange.

You can scan national QR codes and pay with the cards already saved in your Grab account. There are no leftover foreign balances to worry about.

Empowering the people behind the business

Grab’s intelligence layer also extends to the entrepreneurs and drivers who keep our cities moving.

For shop owners, the Virtual Store Manager uses computer vision to monitor hygiene and foot traffic remotely. It sends alerts if staffing levels are low or if queues are getting too long. The Cloud Printer automates the workflow between the front counter and the kitchen. Orders print instantly, and the printer even pauses the store if no activity is detected. This prevents customers from ordering when a shop is closed.

Starting a business is also getting simpler. Tap to Pay turns any smartphone into a payment terminal. Merchants can accept cards and QR payments in minutes without any extra hardware.

For the drivers on the road, the Driver AI Assistant provides a hands-free companion. Drivers can ask for advice on policies or get help sending a message to a passenger.

A more human way to grow

All of these features are shaped by the people who use them. The Early Access Programme has grown to 200,000 users who have contributed thousands of improvements. A new “shake and share” feature now lets anyone submit feedback instantly by simply shaking their phone.

Because of these updates, we’re understanding how it feels to have a little more breathing room in our day. Grab is no longer just a way to get from point A to point B. It’s now a companion for the life that happens in between.

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Disney+ launches a TikTok-coded vertical feed called Verts

Published

March 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

TikTok has changed how we consume media. Everything is now vertical. Even the most established streaming services, often a bastion for traditionally horizontal content, is adopting the different format. Now, Disney+ is getting a vertical feed called Verts.

Like its contemporaries, Verts presents a continuous feed of content but tailored to show the plethora of titles from the Disney+ library. This might include the first scenes of shows or notable highlights. The hope, of course, is to direct users to the longform content.

Directly from the Verts feed, users can easily add the respective title to their watchlist or go straight to the title’s page. In turn, the feed is accessible from the homepage since it has its own tab.

According to Disney, early experiments with the feature have driven engagement to available content. Right now, the feed is mostly for clipping enticing content from shows. However, the platform will experiment further with the format for new ways to tell stories.

Though Verts surely stands for “verticals” in this case, “adverts” might fit better as its full government name. Still, it might be a useful tool if you’re figuring out what to watch for the night.

Currently, Verts is available for Disney+ subscribers in the United States. Disney also has plans to expand the feature to ESPN for sports-related content.

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Google Maps is finally getting a 3D mode

The app will also have a Gemini chatbot baked inside.

Published

March 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Some of today’s navigation apps are living in the future. Instead of a two-dimensional map, these apps render the user’s surroundings in 3D. It’s a nifty upgrade that helps drivers more accurately visualize directions on the fly. Finally, Google Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade and will take navigation to the third dimension.

In a new update rolling out today, the new Immersive Navigation feature will bring your surroundings to life. The 3D view creates a render of the surrounding buildings, overpasses, and terrain around the car. It takes the guesswork out of navigation by showing precisely where to turn and what landmarks to look out for.

In the same vein, you can now use Street View to preview your destination before you arrive. Google Maps will also highlight your destination’s entrance, side of the street, and nearby parking.

Outside of how the map is visualized, Google Maps is also infusing its service with Gemini. The new Ask Maps feature will let you engage with the app in a conversational manner. For example, if you’re in the middle of a long drive, you can now ask Maps where the best place is to stop over and have a coffee break. Ask Maps will provide directions, a potential itinerary, and even helpful links to book a reservation ahead of time.

Now, availability for both of these features is still a bit limited. Immersive View is rolling out today to compatible devices and vehicles in the United States. Further, availability will expand over the coming months.

Meanwhile, Ask Maps is available now in the United States and India for Android and iOS. A desktop version is coming soon.