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Apple, Google to release early versions of contact tracing tool to developers, Digital News
Apple, Google to release early versions of contact tracing tool to developers, Digital News,Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google would release two early versions this week of their proposed technology to slow coronavirus spread to select developers for testing purposes, the companies said on Wed
Facebook Unveils Global Chat Features: Group Chats, Custom Themes & Polls
Facebook rolls out cross-app group chats, chat themes and polls , Digital News,Facebook just announced new group messaging features. The first major feature is group cross-app communication between Messenger and Instagram. Users can start group chats between their Instagram and Messenger contacts. I
Musk Backing Republicans Just Before U.S. Midterms Creates Political Stir
Twitter owner Musk backs Republicans on eve of US midterms, World News,WASHINGTON – Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, urged Americans to elect a Republican Congress in US midterms on Tuesday (Nov 8) to counterbalance President Joe Biden's Democrats, the first time a major social media CEO ex
LinkedIn says some user data scraped and posted for sale, Digital News
LinkedIn says some user data scraped and posted for sale, Digital News,Some LinkedIn data, including publicly viewable member profile, has been scraped and posted for sale, Microsoft Corp’s professional networking site said based on an investigation. The incident was not a data breach and no private
Can Autodesk climb further after its 44 per cent jump in 2019?, Money News
Can Autodesk climb further after its 44 per cent jump in 2019?, Money News,Autodesk shares climbed 44 per cent in 2019. Its shift to a subscription model has reaped rewards but are its shares too expensive to buy now? Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is fast-becoming the go-to business model for softwar
German shooter video stays online despite crackdown, Digital News
German shooter video stays online despite crackdown, Digital News,Video of a deadly shooting in Germany was easily accessible on 4chan, BitChute and other sites Oct 10, attracting tens of thousands of views, despite efforts by tech companies to curb the spread of violent content. Roughly 24 hours af
Amazon Adds 0.5% Fee to Visa Card Payments in Singapore Starting September 15
Amazon to impose 0.5% surcharge for Visa credit card transactions in Singapore from Sept 15, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – E-commerce giant Amazon has announced that it will impose a 0.5 per cent surcharge on Visa credit card transactions on its Singapore website, Amazon.sg, from Sept 15. An Amazon spo
Facebook rolls out app lock and new privacy settings for Messenger on iOS, Digital News
Facebook rolls out app lock and new privacy settings for Messenger on iOS, Digital News,One month after testing new privacy features for the iOS Messenger app, Facebook announced that they are available now on the iPhone and iPad. App Lock, which is an optional security feature, uses the iOS device&
redONE, ViViFi & Grid Mobile: Are the 3 newest telcos any good?, Digital News
redONE, ViViFi & Grid Mobile: Are the 3 newest telcos any good?, Digital News,Singaporeans today are familiar with mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), thanks to Circles Life penetrating into the market in 2016. Since then, more MVNOs have flooded the scene. This is great news for all of us bec
Bose discontinues Sleepbuds due to battery issues and offers full refund to users, Digital News
Bose discontinues Sleepbuds due to battery issues and offers full refund to users, Digital News,More than a year after launching the noise-masking Sleepbuds, Bose announced that it will be discontinuing the product due to battery issues and will offer full refund to all customers. In a post on its s
Sats\’ Travel App Revolutionizes Lost Bag Recovery Worldwide
Sats' revamped travel app helps users locate lost bags anywhere in the world, Digital News,Is your luggage in London or your backpack in Brazil? Changi Airport's services and ground handling firm Sats has launched a new baggage location service on its travel app which it says can help pass
Google takes on wearables giants with US$2.1b Fitbit deal, Digital News
Google takes on wearables giants with US$2.1b Fitbit deal, Digital News,NEW YORK – Alphabet-owned Google will buy fitness tracker pioneer Fitbit for US$2.1 billion (S$2.8 billion), as the search giant looks to take on Apple and Samsung in the fast-growing market for wearable devices. Google said on
Oppo Enco Air2 Pro Set to Revolutionize Singapore\’s Air‑Sound Scene
Oppo Enco Air2 Pro launches in Singapore, Digital News,Oppo announced the Oppo Enco Air2 Pro for Singapore, bringing its latest true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) to our market. The Oppo Enco Air2 Pro uses 12.4mm, titanised diaphragm drivers, with a custom-made large rear cha
Signal & Telegram Jump as WhatsApp’s New Terms Trigger Debate
Signal and Telegram see demand spike as new WhatsApp terms stir debate, Digital News,Signal and Telegram messaging apps are seeing a sudden increase in demand after larger rival WhatsApp’s updated terms of service raised eyebrows on social media. WhatsApp, which uses Signal’s encryption technology,
Plex Drops New & Polished Apple TV App
Plex reveals revamped app for Apple TV,A new revamped iPhone app was revealed by Plex back in November, featuring bigger artwork, enhanced navigation, a section that features the media library, …
Philippine minister says no access for UN drugs war probe, Asia News
Philippine minister says no access for UN drugs war probe, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines will not allow visits by the United Nations to investigate its bloody war on drugs, its foreign minister said on Wednesday (Sept 11), calling its human rights experts \”b*******\” who had already demonstrated
Android 13 Sparks Wireless Charging Woes for Google Pixel Users
Android 13 reportedly causing wireless charging issues for Google Pixel phones, Digital News,The Android 13 update is reportedly causing wireless charging issues for Google Pixel users. According to several user reports, wireless charging on their Google Pixel phones did not work after installing th
Pofma office orders National Times Singapore to correct misleading Facebook post, Singapore News
Pofma office orders National Times Singapore to correct misleading Facebook post, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National Times Singapore Facebook page has been asked to put up corrections to a post in which multiple false and misleading statements were made about the scope and application of the Pr
WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high Covid-19 cases, World News
WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high Covid-19 cases, World News,The World Health Organisation said on Thursday (Feb 17) countries struggling with surging Covid-19 infections may shorten the recommended quarantine duration of 14 days in some situations. The UN agency said its new
Apple confirms iMessage and FaceTime issues resolved – Digital News
Apple says issues with iMessage, FaceTime resolved, Digital News,Apple Inc said on Tuesday (Oct 25) issues that had caused a brief outage in its iMessage service and video calling app FaceTime were resolved. Users had earlier complained of not being able to send and receive text messages on iMessage
iPhone 12 Launch: No Charger—Green Move or Cash Grab?
Apple's iPhone 12 comes without a charger. A smart waste-reduction move, or clever cash grab?, Digital News,Apple has released its new smartphone, the iPhone 12, without an accompanying charger or earbuds. Users have harshly criticised the company for this move and will have to purchase these a
Google complies with Indonesia licensing rules, others risk blocking: Ministry, Digital News
Google complies with Indonesia licensing rules, others risk blocking: Ministry, Digital News,JAKARTA — Indonesia said on Thursday (July 21) Alphabet Inc's Google has signed up to its new licensing rules for technology platforms, but warned that companies that had yet to register would be blocke
Johnson & Johnson CEO questioned over stock sale ahead of story on asbestos in Baby Powder, Singapore News
Johnson & Johnson CEO questioned over stock sale ahead of story on asbestos in Baby Powder, Singapore News,NEW BRUNSWICK, United States – Johnson & Johnson chief executive Alex Gorsky on Monday (Jan 27) faced questions from plaintiffs lawyers over the timing of his sale of company stock, as he t
Here's an Instagram-ready $99 face mask to protect you from the haze and the fashion police, Digital News
Here's an Instagram-ready $99 face mask to protect you from the haze and the fashion police, Digital News,Fact: you can’t stop the haze. Fact number two: wearing an N95 mask outside might filter out the bad stuff, but it just ain’t a good look. In a product announcement email received by AsiaOn
Grab superapp gains IMDA's certification for robust and consistent data protection, Digital News
Grab superapp gains IMDA's certification for robust and consistent data protection, Digital News,Grab has successfully gotten its Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification by IMDA, said the company in its official statement today (May 4, 2022). According to Grab, the certification is a mar
macOS 13.3 Fixes Network File Sharing Glitches for Seamless Collaboration
macOS 13.3 Update Resolves Network File Sharing Issues,Apple has released macOS 13.3, an update which addresses network file sharing problems that users have been experiencing. This update comes after numerous …
iOS 16 Battery Percentage: These iPhone Models Won’t Show It
iOS 16 battery percentage indicator will not be available on these iPhone models, Digital News,Some Apple iPhone models on iOS 16 will not be able to display the battery percentage in the status bar. In an updated support document, Apple says the iPhone XR, the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 mini, and the
China’s Sexual Assault Scandals Ignite Resurgent MeToo Movement
Sexual assault scandals in China revive stifled #MeToo discussion, China News,SHANGHAI – Extensive coverage in China of sexual assault scandals involving tech giant Alibaba and celebrity Kris Wu, without obvious censorship, has rekindled discussion of the topic in a country where the #MeToo movement
Google Unveils Pixel Watch and Revamped Wear OS—Singapore Still Missing Out
Google's Pixel Watch and reimagined Wear OS finally here but not for Singapore, Digital News,Google's first ever wearable is becoming a reality. After years of rumours and false starts, the Pixel Watch is finally here, and with it, the first look at the reimagined Wear OS experience. For s
Facebook brings end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls in Messenger, Digital News
Facebook brings end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls in Messenger, Digital News,Facebook just announced that end-to-end encryption is available for audio and video calls on Messenger. The roll-out of the optional feature comes after the company saw a surge in the use of audio and video cal
Grab users can soon cancel rides within 5 minutes for free but charged $4 thereafter under new policy, Singapore News
Grab users can soon cancel rides within 5 minutes for free but charged $4 thereafter under new policy, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From March 11, Grab users can cancel their rides within 5 minutes of booking, without having to pay a cancellation fee. According to an e-mail update by Grab on Sunday (M
Singapore women fall victim to DeepNude app, Singapore News
Singapore women fall victim to DeepNude app, Singapore News,Using app to doctor photos of people to make them appear naked is a criminal offence similar to taking a nude photo, lawyers warn She posted an innocuous selfie on social media more than a year ago. Last week, her photo appeared on a sex fo
Google Maps upgrades its Street View camera, Digital News
Google Maps upgrades its Street View camera, Digital News,Do you find the Street View feature on Google Maps useful? The feature is now 15 years old and celebrating its birthday with some upgrades. According to Google’s latest blog post, the Street View’s camera is getting a major upgrade. In additi
Fake GrabPay Ads Deceive Users With Cheap iPhones & PS5s, Leading to Account Hijacks – Digital News
GrabPay users are falling for fake ads offering cheap iPhones and PS5 consoles; accounts get hijacked, Digital News,In response to reports about GrabPay users falling victim to unauthorised transactions, Grab assured that the platform remains secure and uncompromised. “We are aware of the reported c
Google Japan launches 165 cm keyboard that doubles as a walking stick – a bold leap in tech design.
Google Japan announces unhinged 165cm keyboard that can also be a walking stick, Digital News,There are many different kinds of keyboards, from the clicky mechanical ones to the shorter, more compact tenkeyless builds. Then, there's Google Japan's new gag innovation: the GBoard stick, whic
Digital News: Netizens Urge Mask Distribution Over Confrontation
Instead of confronting them, offer a mask to those who aren't wearing one, netizens urge , Digital News,In a time when everyone’s already stressed out about their livelihoods during a global pandemic, the last thing you’d want to be is the subject being shamed widely on social media. Getting in
Traffic police receiving more alerts from public about errant behaviour on the roads, Singapore News
Traffic police receiving more alerts from public about errant behaviour on the roads, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More people are reporting bad behaviour on the roads to the Traffic Police, with the number of summonses related to public feedback having increased 1.5 times in five years. In response t
Samsung unveils the 5G variant of the Galaxy Z Flip, Digital News
Samsung unveils the 5G variant of the Galaxy Z Flip, Digital News,Samsung just unveiled the 5G variant of the Galaxy Z Flip. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is the first device in Samsung's Galaxy lineup to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform. Users can expect faster and more effici
Malaysia's AirAsia says over 20 new airlines join Super App, Malaysia News
Malaysia's AirAsia says over 20 new airlines join Super App, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia Group has partnered with more than 20 airlines as it builds up its Super App into an online travel agency that also sells flights by competitors, the Malaysian budget airline said on Thursday (Oct
Google will limit availability of outdated apps from Nov 1, Digital News
Google will limit availability of outdated apps from Nov 1, Digital News,Google just announced an update to its Play Store policy for apps which will enhance user security. Starting from Nov 1, all existing apps on the Play Store need to target an API level within two years of the latest major Andro
Gender-neutral emojis hit screens in new Apple update, Digital News
Gender-neutral emojis hit screens in new Apple update, Digital News,Apple has put out new gender-neutral emojis of most of its people icons – including punks, clowns and zombies – as part of an update to its mobile operating system. The tech giant has offered growing numbers of inclusive emoji desig
13 cheapest SIM-only mobile plans in Singapore 2021 (<$20/month), Lifestyle News
13 cheapest SIM-only mobile plans in Singapore 2021 (<$20/month), Lifestyle News,Gone are the days when you’d have to sign up with one of the big 3 telcos — Singtel, Starhub and M1 — just for mobile data. With one of these cheap SIM-only data plans, you’d no longer have to commit for 2 years and be
Google partners with 30 publishers to launch news platform amid India’s COVID‑19 crisis
Google ties up with 30 publishers to start news platform in Covid-19 ravaged India, Digital News,BENGALURU – Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday (May 18) launched its Showcase news platform in India with 30 domestic news publishers, at a time when the country is trying to weed out misinformation s
Prison‑Bite Rescues Five Women Stranded on a Rainbow Unicorn Float in Minnesota Lake – World News
5 women stranded on inflatable rainbow unicorn in Minnesota lake rescued by police, World News,Five women stranded on an inflatable rainbow unicorn in a weedy lake in Minnesota had to be reeled in by police officers on Saturday (Aug 11), in an unlikely rescue that has tickled social media users. Two
5 Singapore platforms to help you find all the promo codes you will ever need, Lifestyle News
5 Singapore platforms to help you find all the promo codes you will ever need, Lifestyle News,There are many reasons many of us shop online, other than we have to right now due to “Circuit Breaker” restrictions. There’s the sheer variety of products, convenience, as well as the fact that it can be (
Pedestrian code of conduct: Guidelines not intended to police how people walk, says Baey Yam Keng, Singapore News
Pedestrian code of conduct: Guidelines not intended to police how people walk, says Baey Yam Keng, Singapore News,Pedestrians will not be policed based on how they walk under the new pedestrian code of conduct. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng told The Straits Times last Fr
Discover Europe on a Student Budget: 5 Singaporean Hacks for the Ultimate Adventure – Lifestyle News
5 tips for Singaporeans to get the most out of Europe on a student budget, Lifestyle News,As a student, when talk of a Europe trip comes up, more often than not, the first question thrown around would be about its seemingly extravagant costs.Cries of \”Isn't it expensive\” coupled with incredulou
Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste, Asia News
Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai businesses are cashing in with cannabis-infused products like toothpaste, tea, soaps and snacks after the government legalised the plant and its extract this year, generating a wave of interest in the drug. \”I
Instagram Restores Service After Worldwide Outage – Digital News
Instagram back up after worldwide outage, Digital News,Facebook Inc's photo-sharing social network Instagram is back up for some users on Wednesday, after suffering a worldwide outage days after it installed a new head of the app. According to a check by Reuters, the mobile app and the website,
5 reasons why digital angbaos are the way to go this Chinese New Year, Money News
5 reasons why digital angbaos are the way to go this Chinese New Year, Money News,E-angbaos: Staying safe and winning free money? Count us in. With PM Lee endorsing digital angbaos with conviction — putting it out there that the process is ‘simple and fast’ no less — that’s reason enough for you to
Instagram Unleashes Shop Tab Ads Across the Globe
Instagram rolls out ads on Shop tab globally, Digital News,Instagram will launch advertising on its Shop feature globally, the Facebook Inc-owned app said on Tuesday (Aug 24), as it seeks to earn more money from brands hoping to reach new customers. Instagram Shop is a tab on the photo and video sha
Opening a bank account? Just scan your face, Digital News
Opening a bank account? Just scan your face, Digital News,Bank account holders can now scan their faces on their phones to apply for an online banking account with the launch yesterday of a national facial identification service. Called SingPass Face Verification, the service matches captured facial
See if an LG TV will fit in your home before you buy it with their new VR experience, Digital News
See if an LG TV will fit in your home before you buy it with their new VR experience, Digital News,LG is going big on AR and VR to change how customers interact with their products. As we’ve increasingly moved to online shopping, some of the customer experience has been lost. There are two new solut
Facebook launches Clubhouse-like live audio rooms and podcasts, Digital News
Facebook launches Clubhouse-like live audio rooms and podcasts, Digital News,June 21 – Facebook Inc on Monday (June 21) launched its own Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a way to find and play podcasts on its platform, marking a push into social audio by the world's largest social network.