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SPH Cybersecurity Incident: Here’s what you need to know
Who’s affected, what’s exposed and is HardwareZone’s member data affected? We sum up the incident and steps taken.
PokeXciting! brings Pokemon’s 30th anniversary to Changi Airport and Jewel
Changi Airport and Jewel are celebrating Pokemon’s 30th anniversary with themed displays, shows and exclusive merchandise.
Sony’s new USB-C headphones bring back the look of its original Walkman pair
The MDR-3R revives the design of Sony’s 1979 headphones, with a Stranger Things edition joining it in Singapore this December.
Mainland Chinese overseas funds find winners in oil, US stocks as Hong Kong bets struggle
Mainland Chinese mutual funds investing overseas have delivered sharply diverging returns this year, with products tied to energy and US stocks outperforming while funds tracking Hong Kong equities lagged behind. Energy-linked funds topped the rankings among outbound investment products under the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) programme, according to financial data provider Wind. The performance reflects a 50 per cent surge in crude oil prices in 2026 after US strikes on Iran...
Apple says there are now more than 100,000 apps optimised for the iPhone Duo
App compatibility was one of the early criticisms of Apple’s foldable phone, but developer support is growing rapidly.
A heavily modified Yangwang U9 Xtreme is the first car to exceed 500km/h
At 500km/h, you’ll cover the length of Singapore in under 6 minutes.
Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 Max combines IP-rated resistance with ANC, for just S$58
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 Max combines long battery life, support for high-quality audio codecs, and active noise cancellation (ANC) technology for just S$58. Details within.
The real cost of scams isn’t just money, it’s trust
Written by Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the EVP for Sustainability at Mastercard and Ilaria Chan, founding Chairwoman of Tech For Good Institute Filipinos are among Southeast Asia’s savviest scam spotters. But recognizing a scam and being resilient to one are two different things. As more technologies, like
Nintendo Switch Online and eShop now available in the Philippines
Nintendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. today announced that Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online are now available in the Philippines starting today, November 10, 2026. Nintendo eShop allows players to purchase downloadable games and content, as well as try free demos of selected titles directly on their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console. With Nintendo
How Nvidia CEO’s troubles, US midterms may tighten China chip curbs: ‘adding fuel to fire’
A political storm sparked by US media reports alleging American intelligence agencies suspect Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in an espionage operation – a claim Beijing has denied – threatens to intensify Washington’s tech blockade on China following a Democratic midterm victory. Analysts said the twin developments could give the US Congress the political momentum needed to plug loopholes in existing semiconductor restrictions, accelerating efforts to curb third-country chip smuggling and...
How Nvidia CEO’s troubles, US midterms may tighten China chip curbs: ‘adding fuel to fire’
A political storm sparked by US media reports alleging American intelligence agencies suspect Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in an espionage operation – a claim Beijing has denied – threatens to intensify Washington’s tech blockade on China following a Democratic midterm victory. Analysts said the twin developments could give the US Congress the political momentum needed to plug loopholes in existing semiconductor restrictions, accelerating efforts to curb third-country chip smuggling and...
AI microdramas cause ‘aesthetic fatigue’, professor tells Macau forum
Formulaic AI-generated microdramas risk stifling human creativity and innovation, a Beijing professor has warned at a forum in Macau. Zhang Lanshan, a professor at the School of Digital Media and Design Arts at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, said that while audiences loved such standardised content, it posed a risk to diversity and artistic endeavour. Experts, including from several Hong Kong institutions, also warned users of artificial intelligence about the cultural...
Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek full set review
MANILA, Philippines – Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is heading into the final frontier with the release of its final expansion for 2026: Star Trek! The Star Trek universe makes its way into MTG’s card pool with an assortment of memorable characters, locations, and moments spanning the franchise’s rich history. Alongside new creature types like Klingon,
Bring the heat: K/DA burning walls between gaming and pop culture
MANILA, Philippines – For the third time since its debut back at the 2018 Worlds in Incheon, South Korea, and the ALL OUT release back in 2020, Riot Games’ virtual K-pop group K/DA returned once again with another banger titled ‘FIRESTARTER’. Within two weeks since its release, the whole EP hit #1 on the worldwide
US lawmakers push for tougher China export controls in defence bill amid Nvidia scrutiny
There is growing momentum to pass a slate of major new export control bills targeting China, in the wake of the Democrats’ takeover of the US Congress and scrutiny over American chip giant Nvidia following CEO Jensen Huang’s admission of an extramarital affair. US intelligence reportedly identified the woman as a Chinese spy, a claim that Beijing has rejected. Leading US politicians have been quick to jump on the news to put pressure on the White House and other lawmakers to approve three bills...
Who is Alice Huang and why is her relationship with Nvidia’s CEO under scrutiny?
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital affair as the chipmaker investigates reported allegations that a Chinese businesswoman close to him may have been working for Beijing’s intelligence services. Beijing has rejected the espionage claims as “baseless”, while Nvidia has said it had no reason to believe company secrets or US national security were compromised. The controversy wiped about US$190 billion off the chipmaker’s market value in a single day. US...
Who is Alice Huang and why is her relationship with Nvidia’s CEO under scrutiny?
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital affair as the chipmaker investigates reported allegations that a Chinese businesswoman close to him may have been working for Beijing’s intelligence services. Beijing has rejected the espionage claims as “baseless”, while Nvidia has said it had no reason to believe company secrets or US national security were compromised. The controversy wiped about US$190 billion off the chipmaker’s market value in a single day. US...
Singapore gets some Disney magic with D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The event is set to take place in June 2027, with tickets coming out at the end of November 2026.
Hong Kong Hosts HDD HarmonyOS Ecosystem Executive Summit with Over 100 Industry Leaders
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Huawei brought together nearly 100 industry experts and ecosystem partners at the HDD (Huawei Developer Day) HarmonyOS Ecosystem Executive Summit in Hong Kong on November 9, 2026, as regional enterprises increasingly collaborate to meet the surging demand for seamless outbound travel and lifestyle experiences across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Held under the theme "Open Innovation · Mutual...
As 1 mainland Chinese chip IPO soars, another stumbles in busy Hong Kong week
Two mainland Chinese chip suppliers made sharply divergent trading debuts in Hong Kong on Tuesday after raising a combined HK$2.2 billion (US$280 million), underscoring investors’ selective appetite for semiconductor stocks despite a pickup in new listings. Suzhou Denglin Technology, the week’s largest listing, closed 7.7 per cent lower at HK$213 after raising HK$1.4 billion in its initial public offering (IPO). The graphics processing unit maker priced its shares at HK$231 – the bottom of its...
Chinese traders still confident of Nvidia GPU access amid Jensen Huang scandal
Prices for Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) are falling in China’s largest electronics market, as traders shrug off the frenzy of market speculation over tightening export controls in the wake of the US midterm elections and the Jensen Huang affair. The US chip giant’s top-of-the-range GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card surged in price last month at Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei market, but that was mostly driven by rumours that Nvidia was going to halt production to focus on high-end enterprise...
Chinese biotech giant WuXi AppTec’s shares gain after Pentagon blacklist reversal
WuXi AppTec’s shares jumped on Tuesday after the Pentagon removed the company from a list of entities allegedly linked to the Chinese military, marking a win for the biotech service giant and raising hopes among other mainland firms challenging US blacklists. The US deputy secretary of defence decided to delist WuXi AppTec from its list of “Chinese military companies”, according to a notice published on the Federal Register on Tuesday. WuXi AppTec surged more than 6 per cent at the open in Hong...
Chinese traders still confident of Nvidia GPU access amid Jensen Huang scandal
Prices for Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) are falling in China’s largest electronics market, as traders shrug off the frenzy of market speculation over tightening export controls in the wake of the US midterm elections and the Jensen Huang affair. The US chip giant’s top-of-the-range GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card surged in price last month at Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei market, but that was mostly driven by rumours that Nvidia was going to halt production to focus on high-end enterprise...
Jensen Huang admits affair as NVIDIA probes reports of alleged Chinese spy operation
NVIDIA shares fell after the CEO’s admission prompted a board investigation, raising questions about his future at the company he co-founded.
Apple reportedly looking to combine the iPhone’s Action Button and Camera Control
The rumoured change could see a single button handle camera access, app launches and shortcuts.
Xiaomi details HyperOS 4 update rollout schedule
More than 80 Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco phones and tablets are scheduled to receive the update.
Less coupon math, more AI: what’s new for China’s 18th Singles’ Day
For Sunny He, a 32-year-old Shanghai resident, this year’s Singles’ Day shopping season culminated in a single, high-value purchase: a 12,000-yuan (US$1,797) iPhone 18 Pro Max, sweetened by a 300-yuan voucher on Alibaba Group Holding’s Tmall marketplace. “For me, Double 11 definitely isn’t as lively as before because I have less spare cash than in previous years,” He said. “Even so, I’ll take advantage of this chance for products that I couldn’t bear to buy at full price, like a new...
Can Hong Kong hold its ground as Nasdaq brings Wall Street into Asian hours?
Nasdaq is preparing to extend trading in US equities on its exchange to nearly 23 hours a day from next month, a landmark shift that will bring Wall Street into real-time competition with Asian markets. The expansion, slated for launch on December 6, introduces an overnight window running from 9pm to 4am Eastern Time. During US winter time, that corresponds to 10am to 5pm in Hong Kong and Beijing, directly overlapping with normal trading hours across China. The US Securities and Exchange...
China’s tech funding divide faces test as fears of an AI bubble rattle markets
For Jason Wang, a media operator based in Zhengzhou in central China’s Henan province, switching his long-held investment strategy of buying gold to tech-themed funds was a bittersweet decision. The 28-year-old retail investor, who has no idea about tech company fundamentals, started buying tech funds – focused on China’s semiconductors, robotics and similar sectors – at the end of last year amid a bull run that lasted until the middle of this year. Watching returns on his semiconductor funds...
Boom Esports wins PKL Fall 2026, captures back-to-back titles
MANILA, Philippines — Boom Esports secured the Honor of Kings Philippine Kings League (PKL) Fall 2026 Championship after overpowering JGame Esports, 4-1, in the Grand Finals on November 8 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig. The defending champions successfully retained their crown, extending their dominance in the league following an undefeated 9-0 regular-season campaign. Dominance
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