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Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case
Oct 21, 2026

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over 43 million times based on widely viewed deceptive statements made by the company and its top...


Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case
Oct 21, 2026

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over 43 million times based on widely viewed deceptive statements made by the company and its top...


Reign of the Black Empire is Hearthstone’s grittiest expansion yet
Oct 21, 2026

Reign of the Black Empire is Hearthstone’s grittiest expansion yet

Hearthstone’s latest expansion latest expansion, Reign of the Black Empire is officially live! The expansion adds 135 cards and introduces Assemble, a new keyword that allows players to create custom minions. It also brings the four Old Gods, C’Thun, Yogg-Saron, N’Zoth, and Y’Shaarj, back at the height of their power as they go on an


Need a notary? here’s how eNotarization works in the Philippines
Oct 21, 2026

Need a notary? here’s how eNotarization works in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can now have digital documents notarized online. The Supreme Court began offering electronic notarization (eNotarization) on Monday, October 19, 2026, through three accredited platforms: Twala, QLegal and NotarizeIT. An electronically notarized document has the same validity, force and effect as one notarized under the 2004 Notarial Rules, and it can be


OPPO Find X10 Pro Max launches at S$2,199 (512GB), and that’s before pre-order bonuses *Updated*
Oct 21, 2026

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max launches at S$2,199 (512GB), and that’s before pre-order bonuses *Updated*

As part of OPPO’s new Find X10 series, the Find X10 Pro Max will be joined by the more affordable Find X10 and Find X10E.


Outright ban? Parental controls exist for social media platforms
Oct 21, 2026

Outright ban? Parental controls exist for social media platforms

A lot has happened since I first wrote about the Child Protection Act. Amidst the Discord ban that caused (former) DICT Henry Aguda to be replaced, to the Act being ratified while I was sitting at the SOS forum for child safety, there are still some thoughts I wanted to put down in the public


Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats up
Oct 21, 2026

Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats up

Tesla has agreed a deal to integrate Chinese fintech giant Ant Group’s Alipay digital payment software into its vehicles in China, as Elon Musk’s firm steps up efforts to offer localised smart features amid intense competition in the Chinese market. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, will see Tesla roll out an Alipay-powered smart parking service across its Chinese fleet, according to the fintech firm. Neither side revealed a launch date or which car models would receive the feature, though...


Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats up
Oct 21, 2026

Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats up

Tesla has agreed a deal to integrate Chinese fintech giant Ant Group’s Alipay digital payment software into its vehicles in China, as Elon Musk’s firm steps up efforts to offer localised smart features amid intense competition in the Chinese market. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, will see Tesla roll out an Alipay-powered smart parking service across its Chinese fleet, according to the fintech firm. Neither side revealed a launch date or which car models would receive the feature, though...


Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts
Oct 21, 2026

Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts

The US government’s latest ban on Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could have a chilling effect on the wider American business community and deter companies from adopting low-cost Chinese AI models, industry experts say. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built on the Chinese AI model from their IT systems, according to a directive signed in July and published on Monday. The...


Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts
Oct 21, 2026

Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts

The US government’s latest ban on Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could have a chilling effect on the wider American business community and deter companies from adopting low-cost Chinese AI models, industry experts say. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built on the Chinese AI model from their IT systems, according to a directive signed in July and published on Monday. The...


2026 is the year AI is pushed to production
Oct 21, 2026

2026 is the year AI is pushed to production

“Two years ago, AI was a demo. Last year, it was a pilot. This year, the leaders who are pulling ahead have moved it into production.” At this year’s VST ECS’ CXO Summit, President and CEO Jimmy Go laid down the new realities of the AI disruption for Philippine industries. Go tempered optimism with industry


Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong Kong
Oct 21, 2026

Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong Kong

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance chiefs reached a consensus on economic policy coordination and cooperation on financing technology and artificial intelligence at a landmark two-day gathering in Hong Kong, according to China’s finance minister. Lan Foan said the outcomes achieved during the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting would help shape discussions at the leaders’ summit in Shenzhen next month. “China will work with all member economies to implement the important consensus...


Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech in Berlin as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI
Oct 21, 2026

Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech in Berlin as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to take the stage in Berlin on Wednesday, as the world’s most valuable company faces heightened investor scrutiny over whether the massive artificial intelligence spending boom – the engine behind the chipmaker’s meteoric growth – can deliver long-term returns. The conference agenda focuses on sovereign AI, industrial automation and operational infrastructure – key sectors where Nvidia hopes to drive demand beyond the handful of US tech giants currently dominating...


Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech in Berlin as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI
Oct 21, 2026

Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech in Berlin as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to take the stage in Berlin on Wednesday, as the world’s most valuable company faces heightened investor scrutiny over whether the massive artificial intelligence spending boom – the engine behind the chipmaker’s meteoric growth – can deliver long-term returns. The conference agenda focuses on sovereign AI, industrial automation and operational infrastructure – key sectors where Nvidia hopes to drive demand beyond the handful of US tech giants currently dominating...


DeepSeek seeks ‘total victory’ over closed-source AI with new open-source tool
Oct 21, 2026

DeepSeek seeks ‘total victory’ over closed-source AI with new open-source tool

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has fully open-sourced an internally developed framework designed to run AI models efficiently, as a senior researcher at the company described the growing divide between open-source and closed-source AI as a battle between “light and darkness”. The company on Tuesday released DeepInfer, an inference framework tailored to support its DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash model on both Nvidia’s SM100 Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs) and Huawei...


DeepSeek seeks ‘total victory’ over closed-source AI with new open-source tool
Oct 21, 2026

DeepSeek seeks ‘total victory’ over closed-source AI with new open-source tool

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has fully open-sourced an internally developed framework designed to run AI models efficiently, as a senior researcher at the company described the growing divide between open-source and closed-source AI as a battle between “light and darkness”. The company on Tuesday released DeepInfer, an inference framework tailored to support its DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash model on both Nvidia’s SM100 Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs) and Huawei...


AFA Singapore 2026 brings Yuki Kajiura, May’n and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to Suntec City
Oct 21, 2026

AFA Singapore 2026 brings Yuki Kajiura, May’n and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to Suntec City

3 days of concerts, anime showcases and fan experiences await from 27 to 29 November.


Vivo X500 Pro Max officially lands in Singapore *Updated*
Oct 21, 2026

Vivo X500 Pro Max officially lands in Singapore *Updated*

Only the Vivo X500 and X500 Pro Max are coming to Singapore’s shores. Pre-order and pricing details within!


PlayStation marks 30 years of Gran Turismo with a limited edition DualSense controller
Oct 21, 2026

PlayStation marks 30 years of Gran Turismo with a limited edition DualSense controller

Arriving on 10 December, the cool-looking controller features racing stripes and a textured carbon-fibre-style finish.


WhatsApp takes on Zoom and Google Meet with account-free guest calls
Oct 21, 2026

WhatsApp takes on Zoom and Google Meet with account-free guest calls

Guests can join through a computer browser, share their screen and keep talking without a time limit.


Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO
Oct 21, 2026

Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO

The growing popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence models has emerged as a key risk factor for Anthropic ahead of its blockbuster initial public offering, according to US research firm Hedgeye Risk Management. “It’s all about Chinese competition when analysing Anthropic,” said Felix Wang, managing director and global tech sector head at Hedgeye. “Many of my clients are asking the same question.” The assessment comes as Anthropic faces renewed investor jitters over whether its massive AI...


Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO
Oct 21, 2026

Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO

The growing popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence models has emerged as a key risk factor for Anthropic ahead of its blockbuster initial public offering, according to US research firm Hedgeye Risk Management. “It’s all about Chinese competition when analysing Anthropic,” said Felix Wang, managing director and global tech sector head at Hedgeye. “Many of my clients are asking the same question.” The assessment comes as Anthropic faces renewed investor jitters over whether its massive AI...


Samsung says interest in its foldables surged after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo
Oct 21, 2026

Samsung says interest in its foldables surged after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo

Apple hasn’t even got its first foldable iPhone into everyone’s hands, but it may already be doing Samsung’s foldable business a favour.


What is Discovery Loop, Chinese teen AI prodigy Nathan Chen’s rumoured next destination?
Oct 20, 2026

What is Discovery Loop, Chinese teen AI prodigy Nathan Chen’s rumoured next destination?

Just days after announcing his departure from Moonshot AI, teen Chinese artificial intelligence prodigy Nathan Chen Guangyu seems to have found his next destination. On Tuesday, Arfur Grok, a widely-watched anonymous social media account that tracks AI talent movements in the US, posted that the former Moonshot AI researcher was joining Discovery Loop, an AI start-up founded by four former Google senior researchers including former chief scientist Jeff Dean. Launched just two months ago, the...


China creates state-owned firm in Xiongan to develop nation’s AI data resources
Oct 20, 2026

China creates state-owned firm in Xiongan to develop nation’s AI data resources

China has set up a new state-owned enterprise dedicated to managing the country’s massive data resources, a significant move designed to turbocharge the nation’s artificial intelligence industry and bolster its digital economy. The National Data Group Co – based in China’s “city of the future”, Xiongan New Area in northern Hebei province – is tasked with “developing and utilising data resources, unlocking the value of data elements, serving AI development and fostering a data industry...


China creates state-owned firm in Xiongan to develop nation’s AI data resources
Oct 20, 2026

China creates state-owned firm in Xiongan to develop nation’s AI data resources

China has set up a new state-owned enterprise dedicated to managing the country’s massive data resources, a significant move designed to turbocharge the nation’s artificial intelligence industry and bolster its digital economy. The National Data Group Co – based in China’s “city of the future”, Xiongan New Area in northern Hebei province – is tasked with “developing and utilising data resources, unlocking the value of data elements, serving AI development and fostering a data industry...


Who is Yuki Chen, China’s ‘superstar’ hacker who just joined AI leader Z.ai?
Oct 20, 2026

Who is Yuki Chen, China’s ‘superstar’ hacker who just joined AI leader Z.ai?

Yuki Chen, a prolific Chinese cybersecurity researcher, has joined leading Chinese artificial intelligence model company Z.ai as the country’s AI sector grapples with the technology’s growing impact on global cyberspace. Chen’s appointment comes amid growing concern over AI-assisted cyberattacks and autonomous agents acting beyond their instructions, including recent cases involving Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings as well as US start-ups OpenAI and Anthropic. “New journey, new mission!” Chen...


PSA: Don’t forget to stack your OPPO Find X10 series S$100 deposit with your pre-order bonuses
Oct 20, 2026

PSA: Don’t forget to stack your OPPO Find X10 series S$100 deposit with your pre-order bonuses

The OPPO Find X10 series is slated to start delivering on 26 October 2026, and there’s many ways you can stack the launch promotions.


The iPhone Duo’s main display costs S$1,549 to repair, but that isn’t even the most expensive thing to fix
Oct 20, 2026

The iPhone Duo’s main display costs S$1,549 to repair, but that isn’t even the most expensive thing to fix

If you are getting an iPhone Duo, you best purchase it with AppleCare, because it’s one very expensive phone to repair.


The new ASUS Zenbook 14 launches in Singapore with a choice of Intel or AMD processors
Oct 20, 2026

The new ASUS Zenbook 14 launches in Singapore with a choice of Intel or AMD processors

The Intel and AMD versions share most of their core specifications too, though their displays differ.


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