Consumer

  • OSRA Act: What Singapore’s Online Safety Law Means for You

    Singapore’s Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act (OSRA) was passed in November 2025 and is expected to be operationalised in 2026. The law, introduced by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Law, aims to give… Continue reading

    OSRA Act: What Singapore’s Online Safety Law Means for You
  • Job Seekers Divided on AI Screening Fairness

    US employers are accelerating their use of AI screening in hiring, with most citing speed and efficiency as key drivers, according to a new survey commissioned by Indeed. The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll between Dec 29, 2025… Continue reading

    Job Seekers Divided on AI Screening Fairness
  • Samsung The Movingstyle Launches In Singapore

    Samsung Electronics Singapore has launched The Movingstyle in Singapore, introducing a 27-inch portable touchscreen designed for both entertainment and work. The Movingstyle will be available for pre-order from 15 February 2026, with general availability from late March. It is priced… Continue reading

    Samsung The Movingstyle Launches In Singapore
  • Singapore Reduces Car PARF Rebate Under Budget 2026

    Singapore will reduce its Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate to as low as 5 per cent under new changes announced in Budget 2026, reshaping the economics of car ownership. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his Budget statement that… Continue reading

    Singapore Reduces Car PARF Rebate Under Budget 2026
  • Apple Unveils Next-Generation AirTag Tracker

    Apple introduced a new version of its AirTag item tracker, adding a longer connectivity range, louder speaker and improved Precision Finding, as competition intensifies in the smart tracking accessories market. The new AirTag builds on the original device launched in… Continue reading

    Apple Unveils Next-Generation AirTag Tracker
  • Tencent, Bupa Launch Palm Verification Check-In in Hong Kong

    Tencent has partnered Bupa Hong Kong to launch Hong Kong’s first palm verification check-in service for the healthcare sector, introducing a contactless option designed to speed up clinic access while improving hygiene and convenience. The Express Check-in service, which went… Continue reading

    Tencent, Bupa Launch Palm Verification Check-In in Hong Kong
  • YouTrip Launches eSIM for Affordable Global Mobile Data

    YouTrip has announced the official launch of its eSIM, adding mobile data connectivity to its growing suite of travel essentials and allowing users to stay connected in more than 140 countries. The YouTrip eSIM is fully integrated within the YouTrip… Continue reading

    YouTrip Launches eSIM for Affordable Global Mobile Data
  • Notion Valued at US$11 Billion in US$270m Tender Offer

    Workplace software firm Notion has completed a private tender offer worth about US$270 million, valuing the company at roughly US$11 billion, as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and expansion in Asia-Pacific. The tender offer, held over the… Continue reading

    Notion Valued at US$11 Billion in US$270m Tender Offer
  • AMD Simplifies Local AI Development With Adrenalin AI Bundle

    Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has introduced a new AI Bundle for its AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, aiming to simplify how developers and creators set up local artificial intelligence environments on Windows. The AMD Adrenalin AI Bundle, available as an optional… Continue reading

    AMD Simplifies Local AI Development With Adrenalin AI Bundle