Consumer
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Singapore’s Trust Bank has fully launched its US stock and ETF trading platform, dubbing it a “major milestone in making investing simpler and more accessible.” The Trust Bank app, a joint venture between Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group, is now the first banking app in Singapore to offer fractional trading. This allows customers to own…
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YouTube is rolling out a suite of new features designed to give parents more control over their teenagers’ viewing habits, including an industry-first option to entirely limit time spent watching Shorts. The updates, announced in a press release, focus on providing “built-in protections” for younger audiences. The platform stated its belief in “protecting kids in…
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Singapore’s favourite multi-currency wallet, YouTrip, is turning every tap into a potential reward. From 14 January to 4 February 2026, users who make 15 small contactless payments can get S$5 back, with a bonus chance to win premium tech gadgets. The campaign aims to shift everyday spending habits. As highlighted in their announcement: “From 14…
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OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health-focused experience that allows users to securely connect medical records and wellness apps to ChatGPT, as the company expands the platform’s role in personal health and wellness support. ChatGPT Health is designed to help users better understand their health information, prepare for medical appointments and track long-term patterns,…
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LLVision has unveiled Leion Hey2, which it says is the world’s first AI-powered professional AR translation glasses, marking the product’s official launch in the United States at CES 2026. The Leion Hey2 AR translation glasses support more than 100 languages and dialects, delivering real-time subtitles with sub-500 millisecond translation latency. The device is designed for…
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Roborock has unveiled what it calls the world’s first two-wheel-legged robot vacuum at CES 2026, alongside two new models in its Saros 20 series, as the company pushes further into advanced home robotics. The new Saros Rover prototype introduces a two-wheel-leg architecture designed to replicate aspects of human mobility. Each wheel-leg can be raised or…
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Electric vehicles (EV) dominate the Singapore Motorshow 2026 for the second year running, suggesting the industry’s alignment with the city-state’s vision of achieving 100% cleaner energy vehicles by 2040. “With a total of 37 automotive brands, this will definitely be a treat for car enthusiasts and car buyers alike,” said Glenn Tan, president of the…
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. outlined its “Companion to AI Living” strategy at CES 2026, positioning artificial intelligence as a unifying layer across its TVs, appliances, mobile devices and health services. Unveiled at the company’s annual “The First Look” event, the strategy frames AI not as a standalone feature but as a foundation guiding research and…
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Singtel has launched Singapore’s first 50Gbps fibre broadband technical trial, marking a step towards next-generation connectivity designed to support emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), immersive media and cloud-based services. The 50Gbps XGS-PON fibre broadband trial is intended to prepare homes and businesses for new devices and applications expected to become mainstream over the…
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Kids’ technology brand myFirst will unveil its full product ecosystem at CES 2026, marking the first time its smart devices are showcased together at the annual consumer electronics show. The company will exhibit at Hall A–D, Booth 53739, presenting products across wearables, imaging, audio and connected home devices. These include the myFirst Frame Clario digital…
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