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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly

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StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in Singapore, with 5G Unlimited+ bundles and instalment plans from SGD $0 per month on select tiers.
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CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks

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CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.
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Niobium taps Samsung for encrypted AI chip production

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Niobium partners with SEMIFIVE and Samsung to move its fully homomorphic encryption AI accelerator chip from prototype to volume production.
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Rithum & Stripe partner to power AI agent commerce

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Rithum links its commerce platform to Stripe's Agentic Commerce Suite, enabling AI agents to handle product discovery and payments end-to-end.
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FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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AppWorks Demo Day links Malaysian, Singapore startups

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AppWorks Demo Day in Kuala Lumpur links eight Malaysian and Singapore startups chasing cross-border growth across ASEAN's tech economy.
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StarHub launches festive sale with big discounts & special bundles

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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StarHub's Festive Sale in Singapore offers up to SGD $700 off smartphones, big discounts on audio gear, and free Disney+ with TV+ Pro bundles this December.
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AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
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Taboola's Realise adds AI upgrades, boosts results for advertisers

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Taboola's Realise platform adds Generative AI upgrades, helping advertisers boost campaign performance beyond search and social channels by up to 34%.
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Samsung unveils 115-inch TV with Micro RGB tech & AI features

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung unveils a 115-inch TV featuring Micro RGB tech and AI for superior colour, contrast, and immersive viewing in its 2025 range.
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.
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Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung expands its One UI platform to smart appliances, offering up to seven years of software updates and a unified experience across devices from 2024.
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Samsung & Microsoft bring Copilot AI to 2025 TV & monitor range

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung integrates Microsoft Copilot AI into its 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, enhancing user interaction with voice and personalised features on the big screen.
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Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.
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Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.
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Samsung expands remote appliance service to 122 countries worldwide

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung has rolled out its Home Appliances Remote Management service to 122 countries, supporting 17 languages for smarter, remote appliance care.
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Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.
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AdsAdvisor launches advanced planning tool for mobile studios

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AdsAdvisor unveils Business Modeling, a tool helping mobile studios streamline financial planning and boost revenue forecasting across iOS, Android, and more.