AI is disrupting the 2024 US election, and worldwide. Regulation slow, leaving elections vulnerable to manipulation. For several years now, AI has disrupted the public’s ability to trust what it sees, hears, and reads. A noteworthy example is the Republican National Committee’s recent release of an AI-generated ad depicting an imagined nightmarish future in which... Read more » Read more ›
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Last week, popular Danish toymaker Lego Group announced plans to build a new manufacturing operation in Vietnam, signed through a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Joint Venture Company Limited (VSIP). According to Lego, they plan to invest over US$1 billion into the project, spurred by growing demand for its products in Asia... Read more » Read more ›
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UOB Malaysia launched U-Energy, the first integrated financing platform in Asia, last week. The bank aims to promote the country’s adoption and development of energy efficiency projects for buildings and apartments. According to UOB, U-Energy will help local businesses and homeowners save on electricity bills, achieve sustainability goals, and lower carbon emissions, following its initial... Read more » Read more ›
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Cryptocurrencies have entered the mainstream for a while now, buoyed by a mix of controversy, investor interest, and, well, ramblings by influential personalities (read: Elon Musk). But what exactly are cryptocurrencies, and why are they so popular here in Asia? Tech Wire Asia explores. Cryptocurrencies: The science explained Cryptocurrencies are essentially digital or virtual currencies... Read more » Read more ›
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ConnectWise MSP is an IT management solution that empowers small and medium-sized service providers to run their businesses more efficiently. By providing a complete, end-to-end solution, ConnectWise MSP helps partners grow revenues, streamline processes and manage their clients' needs more effectively. Read more ›
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Facebook’s metaverse future is taking shape as the parent firm opened its Horizon Worlds virtual reality platform on Thursday. Metaverse development is on the rise in Southeast Asia, namely, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, Facebook’s metaverse is only open to the public in North America. First coined in... Read more » Read more ›
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Alibaba Cloud briefly teased its own DRAM-based 3D chip that merges logic and memory, apparently a first in the world. The chip 3D can apparently help overcome the von Neumann bottleneck. Its large bandwidth, high capacity memory and extreme computing power has applications in AI and more. About two months ago, Alibaba Cloud unveiled a... Read more » Read more ›
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Shopping apps continue to be the top e-Commerce apps around the world. Be it shopping apps by a particular brand or e-Commerce shopping apps platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and others that host a variety of merchants, customers have a myriad of choices they can choose to shop on today. With so many shopping apps available,... Read more » Read more ›
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The world's most valuable cryptocurrency is breaking records, but mining Bitcoin consumes another important resource – the environment Read more ›
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Toyota Europe outlined a plan for a 100% CO2 reduction in all-new vehicle sales in the market by 2035, mirroring the EU climate agenda. Leading the way to the goal would be a mix of at least 50% zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in Western Europe by 2030. For years, Toyota was leading the automotive industry... Read more » Read more ›
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In the last few years, fintech companies in New Zealand have made a significant impact on the country’s startup ecosystem. One of the most innovative nations globally, this small country punches above its weight in many ways, and fintech isn’t an exception. This industry’s growth has resulted in more and more people getting involved in... Read more » Read more ›
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Pickupp, an Asian logistics startup, is more than ready for merchants anticipating a Christmas delivery gift rush. Founded by Crystal Pang in Hong Kong in 2016, the data-driven platform is redefining the supply chain in Asia through the use of technology, promising transparent, customer-centric services. It expanded to Southeast Asia through Singapore and Malaysia in... Read more » Read more ›
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Stablecoins have been hailed by many to be a “safer” alternative to cryptocurrencies because of the perception that their values are less volatile. In fact, its perceived value is so immense, that Palau became the first country in the world to make it their nation’s first digital currency. But are stablecoins really that stable? Tech... Read more » Read more ›
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The future of cryptocurrencies is still uncertain in most countries around the world. Despite increasing adoption and interest in cryptocurrencies, several countries have already begun looking to implement more regulations on the usage of crypto. In Asia, China has already imposed a ban on crypto trading while India is also looking to tighten crypto regulations.... Read more » Read more ›
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China requires technology companies seeking a listing in Hong Kong to undergo a cybersecurity review as part of the sweeping new rules. The regulations have yet to be enacted but have definitely created ambiguities for companies looking to float in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the world’s third-largest financial bourse, has always positioned itself... Read more » Read more ›
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The main reason why IBM is still a huge player in the IT space is that it’s transitioned several times over the years: from mainframe manufacturer to desktop PCs, and latterly, to an open-source services company that leverages the considerable capabilities it has at hand from its one-time acquisition, Red Hat. Companies like IBM that... Read more » Read more ›
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Zero chargebacks for three consecutive months; that’s an impressive feat when the global chargeback volume is estimated to reach 615 million transactions this year. PRISM+, a consumer electronics company, achieved just that and more with the help of Checkout.com. A chargeback is a consumer protection tool that can come at a high cost to businesses... Read more » Read more ›
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NFTs have been commonly conflated with cryptocurrencies, but how can the differences be explained? We understand that “non-fungible tokens” can be quite the mouthful, which is why it is almost often referred to by its abbreviation, NFT. But what exactly are they, how do they function and what are their benefits? Tech Wire Asia will... Read more » Read more ›
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 It’s portable, sleek, fast and secure as heck. The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD is the latest solid-state drive series from the innovators who brought flash memory to the world. Designed for gamers, content creators and those on the go, the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD is easy on the eyes and easy on the... Read more » Read more ›
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The iPhone maker wants to cut reliance on Qualcomm for key components. Apple now plans to have TSMC supply parts for 5G iPhone modems starting 2023. For years, Apple has been using Qualcomm modems in its iPhones before shifting to Intel’s when its relationship with the former started to sour. Following that, news began to... Read more » Read more ›
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Alibaba will be reorganizing its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and replacing its CFO. For an improved agility and growth, it plans to form two new units – international digital commerce and China digital commerce. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has been facing intensified competition that has been eating into its market share.... Read more » Read more ›
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