Feature phones or ‘dumb phones’ are becoming popular again
By switching to a feature phone, people can still stay connected with friends and family, but without the constant temptation to check social media or browse the internet.
Malaysia’s immigration DG confirms department website hacked
Immigration officials said that the website was hit by a cyberattack at 2am on Tuesday (April 4) by hacker "CaptainSmok3r".
Elon’s Twitter ripe for a misinformation avalanche
Since Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, he has trashed the platform’s online safety division and as a result, misinformation is back on the rise.
Can we trust machines doing the news?
As we come to rely more on AI-generated information in everyday settings, the question of trust becomes more important.
Chatbot revolution risks becoming a race of the reckless
For the last few years, tech companies have developed ethical frameworks for the responsible deployment of AI, hired teams of scientists to oversee the application of these…
When governments use AI to predict what the people want
The recent exponential growth in the use of AI has seen the new field of behavioural data science emerge, which combines techniques from a plethora of disciplines to understand…
Korean battery makers hint at ‘price war’ against Chinese rivals
Until a few years ago, lithium iron phosphate batteries were dismissed as low-end batteries used mostly for Chinese EVs, prompting Korean batteries makers to turn to high-priced…
Semiconductor process keeps Japanese companies in fight
Industry observers are now wondering if Japanese companies, which have lagged behind in advanced semiconductor production, will be able to increase their presence in the industry.
Korea targets drone, bot deliveries by 2027
The government aims to open an era where unmanned deliveries can be made within 30 minutes to 1 hour with these micro-fulfillment centers.
Japan tests safe drone flights for winter search and rescue
Compared to helicopters, the preparation time for flying drones is shorter, and searches can be done at lower altitude, leading to the early detection of victims.