Robots and AI to the fore
When robots and AI were spoken about not too long ago, the context was often in the realm of theory. Today, they are transforming lives and businesses.
Android phone makers using the iPhone “notch” need fresh ideas
The last thing each of these phone makers should worry about is the iPhone notch. They should be winning their arguments in the areas they are strong in.
More echo chambers as people move away from Facebook for news?
If Facebook and Twitter once promised a free flow of views in the past, they are now driving people back to find aprivate social network for news.
As telcos prepare for 5G, no more frantic search for a killer app
5G is unique in that the industry is not frantically looking for a reason for its rollout. There is no search for a killer app.
Q&A: Telcos have to move faster to compete with new and old rivals, says Nokia
Key to telcos' transformation is the cloud, according to equipment maker Nokia, which recently opened a cloud collaboration centre in Singapore.
Goondu review: Does playing Detroit: Become Human make you feel more human?
Detroit: Become Human is a must for fans of the sentient android theme and those who love a story-driven game over gameplay.
Ears on: Sonos Beam is a cheaper, smaller soundbar for living rooms
If you're looking for a decent-sounding sound bar for the living room without breaking the bank, the Sonos Beam should be at the top of your shopping list.
Goondu Review: Oppo R15 Pro is a great selfie camera but too costly
The Oppo R15 Pro is not a bad phone but it is too expensive at S$899. That's cutting it too close to a flagship phone from more established rivals.
Goondu review: Asus ZenFone 5 goes for the tried and tested
The ZenFone 5, launched in Singapore a couple of months ago, is a phone that follows the tried and tested so much that it does not stand out enough.
Getting ready for Industry 4.0
Call it the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, but there is no question that a big change is coming to the way business is carried out today.
Will blockchain threaten the role of trusted hubs like Singapore?
If being a hub is the basic strategy, Singapore has to ask what role it will play in a new blockchain-enabled network without any central player.
Goondu review: Nokia 7 Plus offers good value for money
The Nokia 7 Plus is not a perfect phone but there are more hits than misses, for sure. And for its S$599 price, it punches above its weight.
Canada making its imprint on global AI map
For many years, the Canadian government has poured billions of dollars to fund AI research and development including setting up special institutes and developing thousands of researchers and computer scientists.
Goondu review: Is the Honor 10 a budget Huawei P20?
The Honor 10 is an excellent mobile camera, though it is obviously missing some key Huawei and Leica features on the more expensive flagships like the P20
Grab launches GrabFood delivery service in Singapore, aims to be one-stop app
Grab has come up with a food delivery service, called GrabFood, as part of its plans to offer users a one-stop app for transport, food and payments in future.
Same same but different, the Huawei Mate RS
Despite some nice touches and additional features like wireless charging, the Huawei Mate RS may not stand out enough for the S$2,298 that the company is asking for.
AR, VR spending in Asia-Pacific to soar 141 per cent to US$11 billion in 2018: IDC
The amount spent on AR and VR in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) is set to balloon from US$4.6 billion in 2017 to US$11.1 billion this year, according to IDC.
Sporting a notch, LG G7+ to be out in Singapore in June for S$1,198
The company will be hoping it can convince users who have not bought the latest Samsung and Huawei flagships to take a chance on the LG G7+.
Hands on: Honor 10 crashes mid-range phone party in Singapore
For S$579 in Singapore, the Honor 10 will attract users looking for good value in an Android phone without breaking the bank.
Asia-Pacific organisations could lose US$1.75 trillion to cyber threats: Microsoft
Organisations in Asia-Pacific stand to lose as much as US$1.75 trillion if they are hit by cyber attacks that affect jobs, reputation and even share price, according to an extensive…
