ASUS has decided to skip all new smartphone releases this year, including the much awaited ROG Phone 10 and Zenfone 13 models. This choice stems from internal changes at the...
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Nvidia Bets on Software as AI Hype Raises Bubble Fears
The AI boom has been very good to Nvidia. Almost too good. As concerns grow about overinvestment and inflated expectations, the chipmaker is quietly shifting its center of gravity, putting...
Microsoft Axes Phone Activation for Windows and Office
Microsoft has quietly stopped phone-based activation for its Windows and Office software, forcing users to verify online through a Microsoft account. This change, effective as of early January 2026, affects...
Papua New Guinea’s Starlink Shutdown Sparks Public Anger and Puts Rural Connectivity at Risk
Frustration is spilling over across Papua New Guinea after authorities ordered Starlink to halt internet services, cutting off thousands of users almost overnight. From classrooms to rural clinics, the shutdown...
Singapore Enterprise Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Singapore businesses are gearing up for major shifts in technology next year, with chief financial officers slashing AI budgets and companies turning to Chinese innovations amid rising cyber threats. These...
BYD’s Ultra-Fast Charging Push Brings EV Refuelling Closer to Petrol Cars
Refuelling time has long been the psychological barrier keeping many drivers loyal to petrol cars. BYD now appears determined to chip away at that final objection, unveiling ultra-fast charging capabilities...
Ad Tech and CTV Leaders Map Out the Shifts Set to Define 2026
The television screen is no longer just a place to watch. It’s a data source, a storefront, a feedback loop. As connected TV tightens its grip on how audiences consume...
OCC Proposes Federal Preemption on Bank Escrow Rules
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency just proposed new rules that could override state laws on escrow accounts for national banks. This move, announced on December 23, 2025,...
Crypto Exchanges Face New Pressure as U.S. Banks Move Toward Spot Trading
Crypto trading firms are bracing for a shake-up after U.S. banking regulators signaled that traditional lenders can step more directly into digital-asset markets, a shift that could redraw competitive lines...
Norwegian Biathlete Sivert Bakken Dies at 27 in Italy
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a promising contender for the 2026 Winter Olympics, was found dead in his hotel room during a training camp in Lavaze, Italy. The 27-year-old athlete...