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After another DBS outage, is it time to make banks publicly report service uptime?

After yet DBS outage, it may be time to make banks publish…

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As TikTok faces a possible ban in the US, should users elsewhere be worried?

Should TikTok users be concerned about their privacy as the US considers…

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Debate on computational photography misses what’s real, what’s lived outside a frame

Using artificial intelligence (AI) and “computational photography mad science” to improve smartphones…

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How mirrorless cameras can attract users in era of computational photography

Mirrorless cameras shoot great pictures but the lack of lenses and difficulty…

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New media with old media problems, as Facebook looks to paid subscriptions

It's quite a turnaround for Facebook, which had reported its first decline…

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Don’t forget ChatGPT and other AI are still learning from our biases and failings

How will the generative AI behind ChatGPT learn as technology improves and…

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Massive tech sector layoffs a reality check to pandemic-era excesses

Massive tech sector layoffs this year are a reality check to the…

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Roomba robot vacuums leaking images of homes are reminder not to connect up every smart device

News of iRobot Roomba vacuums leaking images of homes should remind home…

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In an uncertain new normal, five big tech trends in 2023 to look out for

What are the big tech trends in 2023? Smarter AI, different metaverses,…

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As the technology matures, is it time to buy a foldable phone?

Foldable phones have come a long way to offer practical experiences that…

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As Black Friday online sales frenzy returns, are brands and retailers ready to innovate?

Competition is stiff among brands and retailers as the Black Friday buying…

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Xiaomi’s push into premium smartphone market could use a lens from Leica

Xiaomi should be selling more phones with Leica lenses and expertise if…

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Should flagship phones be losing features, bundled gear when midrange models do not?

Buy a costly flagship phone and you'd miss out on a charger,…

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As US shores up semiconductor production, a finely balanced sector faces changes

The US is looking to secure semiconductor production back on home soil,…

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Unclear path ahead for Huawei, as it pivots consumer business away from smartphones

Huawei has pivoted away from smartphones to launch laptops, monitors and even…

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A critical look at Matter, an upcoming, inter-operable smart home standard

Backed by platform players and device makers, Matter promises a smart home…

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As Elon Musk readies to pocket Twitter, could social media finally “overcook” and turn off users?

Upheaval is expected if Elon Musk buys up Twitter. Will there be…

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Have smartwatches killed dumb Swiss watches yet? Watch the MoonSwatch frenzy

The frenzy for the MoonSwatch last week showed that luxury watches enjoy…

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In 2022, gamification is when you pay someone to play a game?

After gamification has turned life's little chores into mini games, now come…

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