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Sony’s latest Walkman players are a love letter to audiophiles (one even features a gold-plated chassis)
Oct 19, 2026

Sony’s latest Walkman players are a love letter to audiophiles (one even features a gold-plated chassis)

If you want to upgrade your portable audio setup, this might be the next step.


OPPO ColorOS 17 update readies itself for Find X10 series launch, also going to older devices
Oct 19, 2026

OPPO ColorOS 17 update readies itself for Find X10 series launch, also going to older devices

Be sure to check the rollout schedule within to see when the Android 17 update goes to your OPPO phone.


Google Fitbit Edge gets an OLED display and a replaceable battery
Oct 19, 2026

Google Fitbit Edge gets an OLED display and a replaceable battery

Google’s new Fitbit Edge combines smartwatch-style features with a fitness band’s lightweight design, while adding a repairable build and up to seven days of battery life.


Apple says iPhone Duo demand is “extraordinary” as shipping dates slip to late January 2027
Oct 19, 2026

Apple says iPhone Duo demand is “extraordinary” as shipping dates slip to late January 2027

Pre-orders for Apple’s first foldable iPhone have pushed estimated delivery dates into late January 2027, but it’s unclear whether this reflects strong demand or limited launch inventory.


CXMT shares fall 7.8% despite blockbuster earnings figures
Oct 18, 2026

CXMT shares fall 7.8% despite blockbuster earnings figures

Chinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) saw its shares fall more than 8 per cent in early Monday trading, despite forecasts of strong profits and plans for a share buy-back amid a global sector-wide market rout. CXMT shares dropped 7.8 per cent on Monday to close at 41.52 yuan. The company’s stock surged to a peak of 61.8 yuan in August – up as much as 614 per cent from its initial public offering price of 8.66 yuan in July – before paring back gains. The market reaction...


CXMT shares fall 7.8% despite blockbuster earnings figures
Oct 18, 2026

CXMT shares fall 7.8% despite blockbuster earnings figures

Chinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) saw its shares fall more than 8 per cent in early Monday trading, despite forecasts of strong profits and plans for a share buy-back amid a global sector-wide market rout. CXMT shares dropped 7.8 per cent on Monday to close at 41.52 yuan. The company’s stock surged to a peak of 61.8 yuan in August – up as much as 614 per cent from its initial public offering price of 8.66 yuan in July – before paring back gains. The market reaction...


The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers
Oct 18, 2026

The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers

When artificial intelligence agents first arrived, they came with a tantalising promise: autonomous “digital workers” that would finally free humans from corporate drudgery. As businesses across Asia are discovering, however, the reality is quite the opposite – more work, new friction and a whole new layer of management. When Xiao Mengjie, an AI product marketing manager at a Big Tech firm in Shanghai, recently assigned two AI agents what she described as a simple task, she expected efficiency....


The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers
Oct 18, 2026

The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers

When artificial intelligence agents first arrived, they came with a tantalising promise: autonomous “digital workers” that would finally free humans from corporate drudgery. As businesses across Asia are discovering, however, the reality is quite the opposite – more work, new friction and a whole new layer of management. When Xiao Mengjie, an AI product marketing manager at a Big Tech firm in Shanghai, recently assigned two AI agents what she described as a simple task, she expected efficiency....


Rokid launches ‘no man’s land’ retail experience with Hong Kong flagship store opening
Oct 18, 2026

Rokid launches ‘no man’s land’ retail experience with Hong Kong flagship store opening

When shoppers step into Rokid’s brand new flagship store in Hong Kong, they are greeted not by eager sales associates, but by glowing monitor screens and a robotic system waiting at the exit. In what the Chinese augmented reality (AR) gadget pioneer called an experiment in “no man’s land” retail, customers navigate the entire journey independently: testing artificial intelligence smart glasses, making payments on a screen and receiving their new devices directly from an automated system on their...


Street Fighter: a fighting game movie that fans must see
Oct 18, 2026

Street Fighter: a fighting game movie that fans must see

MANILA, Philippines – For nearly four decades since it started out as a small arcade game and eventually turned into the fighting game franchise powerhouse it is today, Capcom’s Street Fighter series is as universally recognizable as every iconic property and brand known in popular culture.  The series has undergone several evolutionary leaps since it


Apple’s new HomePod mini 2 speakers feature Sound Glow and will eventually support Siri AI
Oct 18, 2026

Apple’s new HomePod mini 2 speakers feature Sound Glow and will eventually support Siri AI

It’s been six years since the first HomePod mini, so now we are getting a much-needed update to keep it fresh.


Meta wants to put more AI technology on our faces
Oct 18, 2026

Meta wants to put more AI technology on our faces

At Meta Connect 2026, Meta unveiled its latest AI glasses, shared how they’re bringing the Muse personal AI agent to glasses, and introduced the all-new Meta VR Glasses.


Casetify gives Hello Kitty a very Y2K makeover with its latest collection
Oct 17, 2026

Casetify gives Hello Kitty a very Y2K makeover with its latest collection

Leopard prints, hot pink and sticker-covered cases bring early-2000s visuals to iPhones and other accessories.


Only 17% of Philippine businesses have a roadmap to scale AI
Oct 17, 2026

Only 17% of Philippine businesses have a roadmap to scale AI

Only 17% of businesses in the Philippines have a roadmap for scaling artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting a gap between growing adoption of the technology and companies’ ability to integrate it more deeply into their operations. The finding comes from Unlocking the Philippines’ AI Potential 2026, a report commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and conducted


China’s proposed AI tech export bans may create short-term costs, long-term gains: analysts
Oct 17, 2026

China’s proposed AI tech export bans may create short-term costs, long-term gains: analysts

China’s proposed export bans and controls of artificial intelligence technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip in the strategically vital sector, casting a cloud over the commercial prospects of domestic model developers in the global AI race, analysts say. The new measures come as concerns mount globally over the risks of advanced AI systems, following a string of recent cyberattacks, while also underscoring AI’s growing national security importance for both Beijing and Washington. Zhang Yi,...


China’s proposed AI tech export bans may create short-term costs, long-term gains: analysts
Oct 17, 2026

China’s proposed AI tech export bans may create short-term costs, long-term gains: analysts

China’s proposed export bans and controls of artificial intelligence technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip in the strategically vital sector, casting a cloud over the commercial prospects of domestic model developers in the global AI race, analysts say. The new measures come as concerns mount globally over the risks of advanced AI systems, following a string of recent cyberattacks, while also underscoring AI’s growing national security importance for both Beijing and Washington. Zhang Yi,...


EA producer confirms the return of Wing Commander
Oct 17, 2026

EA producer confirms the return of Wing Commander

MANILA, Philippines – A panel at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on game preservation revealed that the master tapes containing high quality source video for Wing Commander III were located.  The contents of these tapes will now undergo restoration and preparation is at work for a new release of the game, tentatively called Wing Commander


Ride-hailing app taps AI to improve customer, driver experience
Oct 17, 2026

Ride-hailing app taps AI to improve customer, driver experience

MANILA, Philippines – Ride-hailing app, inDrive, wants to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve mobility in the Philippines while keeping passengers and drivers in control of their choices. The company is exploring how AI can address practical challenges such as traffic, passenger safety and driver earning, in line with its push to make travel decisions


Reporter’s notebook: Kimi’s AI credit card turns spending into computing quotas – with limits
Oct 17, 2026

Reporter’s notebook: Kimi’s AI credit card turns spending into computing quotas – with limits

China’s artificial intelligence companies have spent years persuading consumers to pay for their technology. Now, Moonshot AI, the start-up behind Kimi, is taking a different approach: offering AI computing benefits through a credit card. The company has teamed up with the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and American Express for what it calls “the world’s first AI native credit card”. After getting one for myself, the experience offered an intriguing way to bring AI services into everyday...


Where to preorder the iPhone Duo?
Oct 16, 2026

Where to preorder the iPhone Duo?

Last night, the Philippines celebrated the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The elephant in the room however was information on the availability of the upcoming iPhone Duo. Industry insiders say that Apple’s first foldable will come in very limited stocks. But that doesn’t mean that consumers won’t get the chance to


18 reasons to get the new iPhone Duo with Smart Postpaid
Oct 16, 2026

18 reasons to get the new iPhone Duo with Smart Postpaid

A foldable design, a larger display when you need it, and the flexibility of the iPhone experience – all in one device. Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone Duo introduces a new way to experience iPhone, and Smart makes it easier for you to own it with Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 starting at P6,304 per month, with zero-interest


Alibaba to embed AI throughout Taobao, Tmall merchant operations in 2027: executive
Oct 16, 2026

Alibaba to embed AI throughout Taobao, Tmall merchant operations in 2027: executive

Alibaba Group Holding’s two major domestic online marketplaces, Taobao and Tmall, plan to greatly expand the use of artificial intelligence across merchants’ operations next year, a senior executive said, as the e-commerce giant doubles down on the technology to drive growth amid a challenging consumer landscape. “Starting next year, AI will comprehensively enter the internal enterprise workflows of merchants,” Liu Bo, president of Tmall, said at the company’s Singles’ Day media briefing on...


Alibaba to embed AI throughout Taobao, Tmall merchant operations in 2027: executive
Oct 16, 2026

Alibaba to embed AI throughout Taobao, Tmall merchant operations in 2027: executive

Alibaba Group Holding’s two major domestic online marketplaces, Taobao and Tmall, plan to greatly expand the use of artificial intelligence across merchants’ operations next year, a senior executive said, as the e-commerce giant doubles down on the technology to drive growth amid a challenging consumer landscape. “Starting next year, AI will comprehensively enter the internal enterprise workflows of merchants,” Liu Bo, president of Tmall, said at the company’s Singles’ Day media briefing on...


ASML eyes hybrid bonding, report finds, as Chinese firms adopt chip packaging technique
Oct 16, 2026

ASML eyes hybrid bonding, report finds, as Chinese firms adopt chip packaging technique

Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML is expanding into next-generation hybrid bonding, a technique that creates dense electrical connections by directly joining chips or silicon wafers, according to a new report. Major Chinese companies are also adopting the technology to improve chip performance. ASML submitted 27 patent families related to hybrid bonding tools between December 2022 and November 2024, according to a report published by semiconductor and AI supply chain research firm...


ASML eyes hybrid bonding, report finds, as Chinese firms adopt chip packaging technique
Oct 16, 2026

ASML eyes hybrid bonding, report finds, as Chinese firms adopt chip packaging technique

Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML is expanding into next-generation hybrid bonding, a technique that creates dense electrical connections by directly joining chips or silicon wafers, according to a new report. Major Chinese companies are also adopting the technology to improve chip performance. ASML submitted 27 patent families related to hybrid bonding tools between December 2022 and November 2024, according to a report published by semiconductor and AI supply chain research firm...


China’s AI boom, self-sufficiency push fuel earnings surge for local chip firms
Oct 16, 2026

China’s AI boom, self-sufficiency push fuel earnings surge for local chip firms

Chinese chip and tech firms have flagged as much as six-fold growth in unaudited third-quarter profits, as huge demand for home-grown processors and artificial intelligence infrastructure filters through links in the supply chain amid the country’s push for self-reliance. Shanghai-listed Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology expected its quarterly net profit to land between 403 million yuan and 453 million yuan, up 579 per cent to 660 per cent from a year earlier. The maker of laser chips for optical...


Ubisoft Singapore lays off 70 staff as studio downsizes
Oct 16, 2026

Ubisoft Singapore lays off 70 staff as studio downsizes

The cuts affect around one-fifth of the studio’s local workforce, with Ubisoft saying its Singapore operation remains an important part of its global production organisation.


The Car Expo and Lifestyle Edit are set to offer a high-octane and comprehensive lifestyle shopping destination at Singapore Expo this month
Oct 16, 2026

The Car Expo and Lifestyle Edit are set to offer a high-octane and comprehensive lifestyle shopping destination at Singapore Expo this month

The upsized Car Expo returns to Singapore Expo with more than 50 car brands, now with a tech and home lifestyle extension, plus great deals and prizes to take home!


Huawei MatePad Air hands-on: Great battery life and display in a slim, lightweight package
Oct 16, 2026

Huawei MatePad Air hands-on: Great battery life and display in a slim, lightweight package

The Huawei MatePad Air has a generous 12-inch display, but it’s only 5.3mm thin.


Who is Nathan Chen, the Chinese teen AI prodigy being courted by Silicon Valley?
Oct 16, 2026

Who is Nathan Chen, the Chinese teen AI prodigy being courted by Silicon Valley?

A 17-year-old artificial intelligence researcher formerly with Moonshot AI has announced his departure for the United States, sparking intense speculation about his next move amid heated competition for elite talent between Silicon Valley and China’s tech hubs. Nathan Chen Guangyu wrote on social media on Thursday that he had left the Beijing-based start-up after less than a year, describing his time there as “the best [year] of my life so far”. The announcement caught many industry observers by...


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