Business
Economic pressure and mental resilience shape Southeast Asia’s 2026 outlook
A regional survey finds cost pressures persist into 2026 as Southeast Asians turn to mental wellbeing to cope with economic and social strain.
Technology
Doctor Anywhere and Lumens Group expand home-based healthcare access in Singapore
Doctor Anywhere and Lumens Group partner to strengthen reliable home-based healthcare delivery and support community care in Singapore.
Gaming
GameSir launches Pocket Taco vertical mobile controller on Kickstarter
GameSir launches the Pocket Taco vertical mobile controller on Kickstarter, combining retro design with Bluetooth connectivity and customisable controls.
Technology
ChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversations
OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT’s free tier, signalling a major shift in AI monetisation while outlining safeguards around privacy and trust.
Technology
AMD faces rising costs as memory prices overshadow new processor launches
AMD reveals new Ryzen chips at CES but warns that soaring memory prices and supply issues could shape the PC market this year.
Technology
Apple confirms Google Gemini will power next-generation Siri
Apple confirms Google Gemini will power a more personalised Siri as it works to improve Apple Intelligence and address AI delays.
Technology
ASUS unveils Wi-Fi 8 concept router despite the early stage of the standard
ASUS reveals a Wi-Fi 8 concept router, highlighting reliability gains and early plans, despite the standard not being finalised until 2028.
Gaming
Dragon Age veteran defends BioWare’s Anthem experiment after shutdown
Mark Darrah defends BioWare’s Anthem experiment after server shutdown, arguing that creative risk and change are essential for game studios.
Gaming
Hytale releases first major early access update with new content and fixes
Hytale launches its first major early access update, adding new content, fixing gameplay issues and teasing future features.
