Woman jailed for abusing domestic helper who climbed down 15 storeys to escape, Singapore News,A woman repeatedly abused her maid until the Indonesian helper climbed down 15 storeys to escape. Ms Sulis Setoywati, 24, climbed out onto the balcony before making the precarious descent floor by floor un
Modern Warfare 2 leaks suggest Singapore Grand Prix map, Digital News,Call of Duty is a yearly tradition for fans at this point, but before the arrival of Modern Warfare 2 on Oct 28, a series of leaks have given fans a glimpse of what to expect. Twitter user @RealiityUser, who has had their account
Twitter to shut down streaming app Periscope by March, Digital News,Twitter Inc on Tuesday (Dec 15) said it would shut down live-streaming app Periscope, which it bought in 2015, due to declining usage over the past couple of years and high supporting costs. The mobile app has been in “an unsustaina
OnePlus Ace has a race edition with 120Hz LCD display and 5,000mAh battery, Digital News,Less than a month after unveiling the OnePlus Ace, the company announced a Race edition. While both Ace models are powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8100-Max chipset and support 120Hz refresh rates, the OnePl
Facebook to incorporate user feedback on news feed arrangement, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Thursday (April 22) it was taking steps to incorporate direct feedback from users to arrange their news feed as per their preference. Facebook's news feed, which comprises posts from friends and bu
Mental health resources for healthcare workers in Singapore, Lifestyle News,We all know how physically taxing the role of a healthcare worker can be. From monitoring multiple patients in a day, providing the right care for patients in clinical or home settings, to offering well-being support to thei
Hacker claims to have stolen 1 billion records of Chinese citizens from police, China News,SHANGHAI – A hacker has claimed to have procured a trove of personal information from the Shanghai police on one billion Chinese citizens, which tech experts say, if true, would be one of the biggest data brea
Lion Air plane crashes into sea shortly after take-off from Jakarta, Asia News,JAKARTA – The Indonesian authorities have mounted a search and rescue operation for a Lion Air plane which crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from Jakarta on Monday (Oct 29) morning. Lion Air flight JT-610 took o
Miley Cyrus can use name as trademark in Europe after long-running row, Entertainment News,BRUSSELS, June 16 – US pop star Miley Cyrus has won the right to use her name as a trademark on a wide range of products in the European Union, after Europe's top court on Wednesday (June 16) annulled a d
What is the best performing tech stock during the pandemic? (Hint: It's not Zoom), Money News,A smaller and lesser-known company has dethroned Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) as the best performing tech stock during the Covid-19 pandemic. With a market capitalisation of US$8.7 billion (S
Budget 2018: GST on digital services and how it affects you, Business Wires News,In this week's Budget announcement, the long-suspected upcoming GST hike from 7 per cent to 9 per cent is dominating coffeeshop discussions. But the one tax announcement that will affect Singaporeans earlier than e
Taxi driver turns hearse driver as coronavirus cases in India spike, Asia News,NEW DELHI – The heat was already suffocating when Mohammad Aamir Khan woke up in his tiny, windowless room with only a sheer curtain for a door. He offered a brief prayer to a picture hanging above the bed of the Kaaba, t
New scam alert: Police warn of scammers posing as young women in unsolicited text messages, Singapore News,Scammers are posing as young women in unsolicited text messages, police warned on Friday (March 26). An increasingly common ruse on platforms such as WhatsApp features a picture of a woman and
Recession drama Nomadland wins best film at BAFTA awards, Entertainment News,LONDON – US recession drama Nomadland, about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain’s BAFTA awards on Sunday (April 11), scooping best film and prizes for its Chinese-born director Chloe Zhao and leading
All aboard! Thai bus brings vaccines to Bangkok's vulnerable, Asia News,Thailand's capital launched on Wednesday (Sept 8) a pilot bus service to ensure that the elderly and other vulnerable groups in Bangkok are vaccinated against Covid-19, underscoring the country's push to speed up
2 suspects arrested after woman robbed at knifepoint along Corporation Road, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 34-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (Nov 24) after he allegedly used a knife to rob a woman. Another man, 36, was also arrested on the same day over dishonestly receiving stolen property in
Meta reaches $52.3m settlement of Facebook user location tracking lawsuit, Digital News,Meta Platforms Inc reached a $37.5 million (S$52.3 million) settlement of a lawsuit accusing the parent of Facebook of violating users' privacy by tracking their movements through their smartphones without p
Huawei commits to consumer markets with 'Smart Office' launch, Digital News,BARCELONA – China's Huawei launched seven new \”Smart Office\” products, including a top-end laptop and its first printer and e-ink tablet on Sunday (Feb 27), underlining its commitment to consumers after US tra
Get a Free Government iPhone 13: Your Complete Guide,Discover how you can be a part of the digital inclusion initiative by getting a free government iPhone 13.
Janice Wong is unveiling a whimsical new ice cream concept this August, Lifestyle News,Keto-friendly desserts, plant-based bake boxes, and Minions-themed afternoon tea… What’s next for homegrown pastry and dessert whizz Janice Wong? A new ice cream store that’ll be opening its doors at Great World t
Call of Duty: Mobile smashes records with 100 million downloads in first week, Digital News,The mobile version of videogame franchise \”Call of Duty\” racked up 100 million downloads in its first week, industry site Sensor Tower said on Tuesday, dwarfing the debuts of previous smashes including \”Fortn
China facial-recognition case puts Big Brother on trial, Digital News,Facial-recognition technology has become embedded in China, from airports to hotels, e-commerce sites and even public toilets, but a law professor had enough when asked to scan his face at a safari park. Professor Guo Bing took th
He used spy cam to film 13-year-old daughter change clothes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man bought a spy camera that looked like a USB charger and planted the device in his 13-year-old daughter's bedroom to record nude videos of the unsuspecting girl. His wife later found out about what he ha
Ready to set up a nursery at home? Here's how to minimise costs, Lifestyle News,Setting up a nursery at home is an exciting feat for new parents everywhere. You may spend months planning every detail of your child's first room, from the color of frames on the wall to the material of the ma
Huawei launches HMS-powered entertainment tablet – the MatePad T 10s, Digital News,If you require a tablet for carefree video watching and casual use, Huawei launched the MatePad T 10s, just for you. The Huawei MatePad T 10s packs a 10.1-inch IPS display with 16:10 aspect ratio rated at 1,900 x 1,20
Goodbye TPG. Hello to Simba Telecom!, Digital News,This year marks the second year of TPG Telcom offering SIM Only plans to the Singapore market. And its decided to celebrate this in a big way. As part of its celebrations, and having reached the milestone of 500,000 subscribers since its commercial
Coronavirus: Shoppers shout over the wall in China's Wuhan, China News,WUHAN, China – Lockdowns are slowly being lifted in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, but not fast enough for some residents, eager to get back to shopping for their own fresh groceries af
