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Pandemic prompts rethink on the use of robots and AI in Japan factories
The pandemic has spurred the increased use of robots, AI and other technology for quality control and remote monitoring in Japan factories. Read more…
Month: August 2020
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Just how big an effect is COVID-19 on our journey to a digital future?
The problem with COVID-19, or any other major crisis, is that they are amplified by the media, whose job it is to be newsworthy. Read more…
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Why digital transformation is essential for traditional service providers
Digital transformation has been seen as a necessity for survival for businesses in Southeast Asia, however, many have yet to fully embrace it Read more…
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ByteDance sale of TikTok’s US operations could need Beijing’s approval
China’s new rules around tech exports mean ByteDance’s sale of TikTok’s US operations could need Beijing’s approval and complicate things. Read more…
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Musk’s Neuralink unveils a pig with a chip implanted in its brain
Elon Musk’s neuroscience startup Neuralink on Friday unveiled a pig named Gertrude that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain. Read more…
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TikTok is booming in Southeast Asia tackling the big US firms head-on
TikTok is booming in Southeast Asia as a result of the global strategy ByteDance is implementing to avoid crackdowns in other regions. Read more…
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New Zealand’s stock exchange (NZX) resumes trading after cyber attacks
New Zealand’s stock exchange (NZX) resumed trading after facing disruptions for four consecutive days in the wake of cyber attacks this week. Read more…
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Elon Musk, the Pyramids and a new theory about aliens
When Elon Musk commented that the Pyramids must have been built by aliens, you had to wonder: is he right and why did he make the comment. Read more…
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Pendulum swings back towards optimism for Thailand’s media industry
Thailand’s media industry is undergoing a seismic transformation driven by technological and commercial change and continued acceleration. Read more…
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Jio 5G: Samsung’s network business faces an uncertain future in India
South Korean gear maker Samsung is facing challenges growing its telecom network business in India after ending its contract with Jio. Read more…
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Chinese EV maker Xpeng increase its US initial public offering to $1.5bn
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has increased the size of its US initial public offering (IPO) to about $1.5 billion. Read more…
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Amazon introduces the smart ‘Dash Cart’ for its cashier-less food outlets
Amazon.com is opening a supermarket in Los Angeles with shopping carts aptly named as the ‘Dash Cart’ that let customers skip checkout lines. Read more…
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Embattled TikTok CEO resigns after just three months in the role
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has left the Chinese-owned video app firm just three months since joining just as it faces its greatest upheaval. Read more…
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Data security and privacy is becoming an emotional and stressful issue
Data security is stressful. Many stories of phishing, hoaxes, and data breaches mean it is not surprising that privacy is an emotional issue. Read more…
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Welcome to the freewheeling world of ‘DeFi’ cryptocurrency lending
DeFi (decentralised finance), where peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platforms allow lenders/borrowers to transact without traditional gatekeepers Read more…
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India should be “less litigious” with telecom industry says Mittal
Bharti Enterprises’ chairman Sunil Mittal said that the Indian government should be “less litigious” with the telecom industry. Read more…
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Singapore workers expect workplace changes for the better post-COVID
65% of workers in Singapore expect their industry and workplace will change for the better after COVID-19 due to changes implemented now. Read more…
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Amazon faces new antitrust challenge from online sellers in India
A group of more than 2,000 online sellers has filed an antitrust case against Amazon in India, alleging the US company favours some retailers Read more…
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China imports $300 billion worth of chips a year that US suppliers will lose
China is likely to import at least $300 billion worth of semiconductors for the third year running, a market now threatened by US bans. Read more…
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i3forum launches messaging fraud workgroup to fight A2P SMS fraud
i3forum, a not-for-profit industry body, has launched its Messaging Fraud work group to fight A2P messaging fraud. Read more…