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
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
Asia tech stocks skid on deepening Sino-US chip war
By Youn Ah Moon and Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Chip stocks in Asia tumbled on Thursday, tracking a heavy selloff on Wall Street spurred by a news report that the United States was mulling tighter curbs on exports of advanced
AI boom set to fuel data centre deals in Asia this year
By Scott Murdoch, Kane Wu and Yantoultra Ngui SYDNEY/HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Global private equity investors and asset managers are readying for billions of dollars worth of M&A and investments linked to data centres in Asia Pacific, as the artificial intelligence
‘Worldcoin’: eyes on the new crypto in Asia
In July 2023, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman launched a new cryptocurrency named "Worldcoin" after three years of development. With the company introducing widely-known artificial intelligence-assisted products, such as ChatGPT, the crypto has seen significant growth since the official launch, priced
Beauty tech boom in Asia
Beauty Tech in Asia: From artificial intelligence to metaverse, emerging technologies are making tides in the beauty industry in Asia. The companies are stepping up their games to introduce innovative ways to keep their customers happy and help them achieve
Most popular VPN services in Asia
Asia VPN: Virtual private networks, VPNs for short, are methods that make secure connections between servers and devices. Since its introduction in the United States a couple of decades ago, the market has expanded to other regions, such as Asia. According
Virtual banks in Asia are on the rise
Like Revolut or Monzo in Europe, virtual banks have become popularised in several Asian countries. As of 2023, China, Japan, and South Korea have some of the most prominent digital banks by profit or the number of users in Asia.McKinsey
Technology facts about Asia: back to school season is here
Asia is the largest continent in the world, followed by Africa, Europe, and America. As of 2018, there were more than 4.5 billion people living in Asia, and it is home to tech giants such as Tencent, Xiaomi, Samsung, and