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The iPad Air could be upgraded with OLED displays next year
The iPad Air could become the third iPad model to adopt OLED, following the iPad Pro and iPad mini.
‘Web of complexity’: Jensen Huang’s position in doubt as Nvidia shares plunge overnight
Nvidia shares fell more than 8 per cent at one point in US after-hours trading on Wednesday as CEO Jensen Huang’s prospects of hanging onto his role became more clouded after media reports of a board meeting and another extramarital affair. The drop in the American AI chip giant’s share price erased a 2.9 per cent rebound in the regular trading session, after the stock lost over 9.5 per cent in trading on Monday and Tuesday. It came as speculation mounted over whether Huang would keep his job....
‘Web of complexity’: Jensen Huang’s position in doubt as Nvidia shares plunge overnight
Nvidia shares fell more than 8 per cent at one point in US after-hours trading on Wednesday as CEO Jensen Huang’s prospects of hanging onto his role became more clouded after media reports of a board meeting and another extramarital affair. The drop in the American AI chip giant’s share price erased a 2.9 per cent rebound in the regular trading session, after the stock lost over 9.5 per cent in trading on Monday and Tuesday. It came as speculation mounted over whether Huang would keep his job....
Poison Ivy Gizy snags inaugural CODM GBRC 2026 trophy
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino team Poison Ivy Gizy captured the first-ever Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) Garena Battle Royale Cup championship after dominating the two-day Grand Finals inside the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center on November 7–8, 2026. The grand finals format that upped the stakes higher The 10-team finals cast brought together seven
Microsoft, DepEd launch AI literacy program for 2,000 teachers
MANILA, Philippines — Microsoft and the Department of Education (DepEd) have partnered to train 2,000 public school teachers in artificial intelligence (AI) literacy through a professional development program launched on November 5 in Makati City. The Microsoft Elevate for Educators program aims to equip teachers with the skills to integrate AI into classroom instruction while
Smart subscribers turn pro in nationwide iPhone 18 Pro midnight launch
For some, getting a new iPhone means capturing life’s best moments. For others, it means finding smarter ways to work, stay connected, and make everyday life easier. These reasons came together as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) welcomed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a nationwide midnight launch led by its flagship
China’s Huawei to roll out new smartphone brand Osta, 6 years after giving up Honor
Huawei Technologies is preparing to launch a new smartphone brand, doubling down on its hard-won domestic comeback six years after spinning off budget marque Honor under the weight of US sanctions. Richard Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, confirmed in a social media post on Wednesday that the company would officially debut Osta, known as “Xingmang” in Chinese, on November 20. The unveiling will coincide with Huawei’s latest electric vehicle launches, according to Yu’s...
Amid Nvidia saga, T-Head IPO a crucial test for Alibaba – and China’s AI ambitions
Alibaba Group Holding’s planned Hong Kong listing of its semiconductor design arm, T-Head, is poised to reshape China’s artificial intelligence hardware arena while unlocking billions of dollars in trapped valuation for the tech titan, according to analysts. The proposed spin-off serves as a test of whether the sum of Alibaba’s parts is worth significantly more than its current market valuation. Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares slipped about 1 per cent to HK$100.60 on Wednesday, the day...
Amid Nvidia saga, T-Head IPO a crucial test for Alibaba – and China’s AI ambitions
Alibaba Group Holding’s planned Hong Kong listing of its semiconductor design arm, T-Head, is poised to reshape China’s artificial intelligence hardware arena while unlocking billions of dollars in trapped valuation for the tech titan, according to analysts. The proposed spin-off serves as a test of whether the sum of Alibaba’s parts is worth significantly more than its current market valuation. Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares slipped about 1 per cent to HK$100.60 on Wednesday, the day...
Next-gen ultrasound cancer treatment advances: does the evidence match commercial hype?
Hong Kong is expanding clinical trials of histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to destroy tumours, as the city seeks to establish a role in developing the technology for kidney cancer. The CUHK Medical Centre, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital would begin trials involving 30 patients targeting kidney cancer, the Li Ka Shing Foundation said on Wednesday. The trials mark the latest development in Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing’s...
Alibaba readies T-Head chip IPO as Hong Kong frenzy cools
Alibaba has applied to list chip-design unit T-Head in Hong Kong, as the Chinese tech giant braves a cooling initial public offering (IPO) market to raise funds for artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. The Hong Kong stock exchange has approved the proposed separation and a confidential listing application was filed in September, Alibaba said in a statement on Tuesday. T-Head, which provides full-stack data centre chips, will remain a unit of the company. Alibaba also owns the South China...
Alibaba readies T-Head chip IPO as Hong Kong frenzy cools
Alibaba has applied to list chip-design unit T-Head in Hong Kong, as the Chinese tech giant braves a cooling initial public offering (IPO) market to raise funds for artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. The Hong Kong stock exchange has approved the proposed separation and a confidential listing application was filed in September, Alibaba said in a statement on Tuesday. T-Head, which provides full-stack data centre chips, will remain a unit of the company. Alibaba also owns the South China...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair: everything you need to know
We have put together stories from our coverage of Jensen Huang’s affair and its potential repercussions. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Could Jensen Huang’s affair become another ‘spy balloon’ saga for US-China ties? China hawks in Washington could weaponise allegations that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence, despite denials from Beijing, Chinese experts warn. 2. ‘Adding fuel to fire’: how Nvidia CEO’s troubles could...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair: everything you need to know
We have put together stories from our coverage of Jensen Huang’s affair and its potential repercussions. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Could Jensen Huang’s affair become another ‘spy balloon’ saga for US-China ties? China hawks in Washington could weaponise allegations that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence, despite denials from Beijing, Chinese experts warn. 2. ‘Adding fuel to fire’: how Nvidia CEO’s troubles could...
Leica’s Cine Play 1 Plus Projector: Brighter, smarter 4K laser for 300-inch home cinema
Leica’s latest 4K laser projector promises brighter pictures, improved contrast and screen sizes of up to 300 inches, without requiring a dedicated home cinema room.
What Taiwanese chip giant TSMC gains from taking stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI race
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) move to take equity stakes in both OpenAI and Anthropic will give the world’s largest contract chipmaker direct financial ties to the frontier AI labs driving demand for its business. Its board on Tuesday authorised up to US$500 million to buy Anthropic common shares at its initial public offering (IPO) price, and up to US$500 million to buy preferred shares in OpenAI. Directors separately approved up to US$500 million to establish a dedicated...
What Taiwanese chip giant TSMC gains from taking stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI race
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) move to take equity stakes in both OpenAI and Anthropic will give the world’s largest contract chipmaker direct financial ties to the frontier AI labs driving demand for its business. Its board on Tuesday authorised up to US$500 million to buy Anthropic common shares at its initial public offering (IPO) price, and up to US$500 million to buy preferred shares in OpenAI. Directors separately approved up to US$500 million to establish a dedicated...
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,
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