A decentralised competitor of TikTok, Loops is open for beta service
TikTok: Earlier generations of social media platforms, such as Facebook, appeared to focus on transferring users’ real-life networks into the online sphere. While they facilitated seamless communication between offline and online interactions, many users raised concerns about privacy protection, data
Inside South Korea’s perception towards North Korean cyber threats
Overcoming its war-torn history, South Korea has transformed into one of the most tech-savvy countries in the world. With an internet penetration rate hovering around 97% in 2024, it's common to see people engrossed in their mobile devices, communicating with
Meet the Talent: Kyunghoon Kim, CEO of CoreDotToday
Place of residence: Ulsan, South Korea Position: CEO of the South Korean start-up CoreDotToday Inc. Allow us to understand more about your company, CoreDotToday CoreDotToday is an AI startup dedicated to developing collaboration solutions powered by our core Agent AI technology. We provide
Can you deceive an AI lie detector? Not for long
AI lie detector: Historically, polygraphs have been a popular tool for legal authorities seeking to determine whether someone is lying. This test measures physical responses—such as breathing rate, sweating, and blood pressure—to assess truthfulness. While polygraphs have served as lie
A startup’s dream to grow plants in space
Grow plants in space: Park Jae-hong's life journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. Like many of his classmates at culinary school, Park dreamed of becoming a chef in his teenage years. However, when his aspirations to work in
Meet the Talent: Jieun Lim, CEO of HouseBuddy
Place of Residence: Seoul, South Korea Position: CEO of HouseBuddy Allow us to understand more about your company HouseBuddy. HouseBuddy operates Checkmate Korea, a comprehensive residential platform designed for foreigners planning long-term stays in South Korea. One of our key offerings is “Check
Asia races ahead in humanoid robot development
About nine years ago, Boston Dynamics surprised the world with Atlas, a 150-centimetre-tall humanoid robot capable of replicating various daily activities, such as climbing stairs and navigating uneven terrain. Atlas showcased the potential for robots to assist in physical tasks
Product Review: HeartBuds from Softbank
Cordless earphones have been trending for some time now. Alongside popular options like Galaxy Buds and AirPods, several other brands have garnered attention by releasing their own versions of wireless earphones. Today, we bring your attention to one of these.
Back to school gadgets: Asia edition
0 With schools across Asia increasingly embracing technology, selecting the best devices can set the tone for a successful semester. Here’s a guide to some of the top gadgets to consider for the upcoming school year. Laptops and tablets With many educational