BYD’s Atto 1 is a compact electric hatchback that aims to be the ideal city-driving companion

Hardwarezone SG - Nov 4, 2026

The Atto 1 is by no means the first electric hatchback, but more options are welcome in this relatively underserved space.

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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max opens Singapore pre-registration with a S$300 coupon *updated*

Nov 3, 2026

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max opens Singapore pre-registration with a S$300 coupon *updated*

If true, that would be the first time Xiaomi brings its rear-display phone model to Singapore.

Apple, DepEd partners to send 170,000 Macbook Neo to teachers

Nov 3, 2026

Apple, DepEd partners to send 170,000 Macbook Neo to teachers

MANILA, Philippines – Apple CEO, John Ternus announced a partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) to deploy 170,000 MacBook Neo to teachers and staff. Ternus mentioned this to be the “biggest education deal ever for Mac” as Apple plans to send the MacBook Neos to 16,400 K-12 public schools nationwide.  “Investing in our teachers

Hoyoverse’s Petit Planet launches on 4 December, with a Switch 2 version coming in 2027

Nov 3, 2026

Hoyoverse’s Petit Planet launches on 4 December, with a Switch 2 version coming in 2027

The free-to-play life simulation game arrives first on PC and mobile, where players can build a planet, meet its residents and explore the Starsea.

SCMP Plus’ fireside chat about AI with Professor Alan Macfarlane

Nov 3, 2026

SCMP Plus’ fireside chat about AI with Professor Alan Macfarlane

Alan Macfarlane, a British anthropologist, historian and Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, known as “Grandpa Cute” in China, answered questions at an SCMP Plus exclusive in-person event in Hong Kong on October 26.

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ hawks tokens as AI gets mass-market Singles’ Day push

Nov 3, 2026

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ hawks tokens as AI gets mass-market Singles’ Day push

China’s “Lipstick King” has traded make-up swatches for artificial intelligence. Top live-streamer Li Jiaqi on Monday evening teamed up with an executive from Alibaba Group Holding to pitch AI subscriptions, selling nearly 100,000 monthly packages in just 30 minutes, according to data provided by the e-commerce giant. The broadcast on Taobao and Tmall – Alibaba’s largest domestic online marketplace – marked the first time generative AI products have taken centre stage during the annual Singles’...

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ hawks tokens as AI gets mass-market Singles’ Day push

Nov 3, 2026

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ hawks tokens as AI gets mass-market Singles’ Day push

China’s “Lipstick King” has traded make-up swatches for artificial intelligence. Top live-streamer Li Jiaqi on Monday evening teamed up with an executive from Alibaba Group Holding to pitch AI subscriptions, selling nearly 100,000 monthly packages in just 30 minutes, according to data provided by the e-commerce giant. The broadcast on Taobao and Tmall – Alibaba’s largest domestic online marketplace – marked the first time generative AI products have taken centre stage during the annual Singles’...

Tokenised gold bar to advance Hong Kong’s ambitions as digital, metal trading hub

Nov 3, 2026

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Hong Kong’s plan to start an interbank tokenised gold transaction project marks a crucial step in its quest to make itself a key global hub for the precious metal, according to analysts. The city planned to launch a gold token representing a standard 400-ounce gold bar, referencing HAU, Hong Kong’s ticker for gold prices launched earlier this year, said Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu during the annual Fintech Week event on Monday. He said the effort...

Apple could launch up to three new iPads in the first half of 2027

Nov 3, 2026

Apple could launch up to three new iPads in the first half of 2027

Readers looking to get a new tablet could be spoilt for choice next year.

Garmin’s new fenix 9 and 9 Pro command a high price fit for premium smartwatches

Nov 3, 2026

Garmin’s new fenix 9 and 9 Pro command a high price fit for premium smartwatches

But surprisingly, they’re cheaper than their predecessors at launch.

Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek Commander Decks

Nov 2, 2026

Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek Commander Decks

MANILA, Philippines – The Final Frontier is making its way to the Commander table as Star Trek joins Magic: The Gathering (MTG) with four new preconstructed decks set to release on November 13, 2026. As the final major release in MTG’s 2026 lineup, the Star Trek collaboration brings some of the franchise’s most recognizable characters,

Redefining gamers and rethinking gaming with Ria Lu

Nov 2, 2026

Redefining gamers and rethinking gaming with Ria Lu

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China’s EDA champion buys start-up to address weak link, support Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law

Nov 2, 2026

China’s EDA champion buys start-up to address weak link, support Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law

Empyrean Technology, China’s top provider of electronic design automation (EDA) tools, plans to acquire a majority stake in a domestic start-up, reinforcing Beijing’s drive for tech self-sufficiency and bolstering support for Huawei Technologies’ semiconductor ambitions. The Beijing-based firm said in a Shenzhen Stock Exchange filing on Sunday that it would acquire a 50.38 per cent stake in Easy-Logic Technology for 218.8 million yuan (US$33 million). Once completed, the start-up would be...

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