Business
23andMe to lay off 40% of workforce amid cost-cutting drive
23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce, saving US$35M, to refocus on core services after a tough year with layoffs and a data breach.
Business
Hitachi Vantara expands hybrid cloud storage with advanced QLC flash and object storage solutions
Hitachi Vantara enhances its storage platform with QLC flash and object storage, offering energy-efficient, scalable solutions for hybrid cloud environments.
Business
Local inventors win global James Dyson Award for sustainable weather monitoring device
Singaporean inventors win James Dyson Award with airXeed Radiosonde, a reusable weather-monitoring device, reducing e-waste and improving forecasting.
Business
Veeam launches enhanced Data Cloud Vault with predictable pricing and improved security
Veeam’s Data Cloud Vault introduces predictable flat-rate pricing, enhanced security, and Azure integration, starting at US$14 per TB.
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Amazon plans smart glasses for delivery drivers, aiming for faster deliveries
Amazon may introduce AR glasses to boost delivery speed and driver efficiency, but battery life and design challenges remain.
Business
Seoul tops APAC cities for 5G reliability, Singapore ranks fifth
Seoul ranks first for 5G reliability in Asia-Pacific, with Singapore in fifth, as Opensignal's report analyses 5G performance across 18 cities.
Business
LG empowers youth with disabilities at global IT challenge in Manila
LG’s 2024 Global IT Challenge in Manila empowers youth with disabilities through IT and AI challenges, promoting inclusivity and digital skills.
Business
Xiaomi unveils sustainable development strategy powered by core technology innovations
Xiaomi reveals a new sustainable strategy at COP29, focusing on carbon management and eco-friendly technology in its “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem.
Business
Southeast Asia leads in global Chinese app installations, Adjust study finds
Southeast Asia is leading in Chinese app installs globally, with finance, gaming, and shopping apps rapidly growing, reflecting strong regional demand.
