QuickCheck: Is there a giant QR code made up of trees in a Chinese village?
Tourism is a major aspect of a nation’s economy. The use of technology has made travelling a seamless experience, putting information at our fingertips.
Is your office building up to code?
When driving by a construction site on the way to work, it is common to see builders perched precariously on steel beams – naturally raising concerns about their safety.
QuickCheck: Is a parking compound slip with a QR code part of a scam, as claimed in a viral message?
A MESSAGE has been circulating widely on WhatsApp since last week with a photo of a slip of paper reminding the recipient to pay a parking compound.
OpenAI teams up with former Apple design chief Jony Ive as AI race heats up
Ive, a British American designer, is a well-known figure in the tech industry because he designed some of Apple's iconic products such as the Macbook, iPhone, iPad and iPod.
Microsoft to offer rival AI models from own data center; launches AI coding agent
SEATTLE (Reuters) -Microsoft said on Monday it would offer new AI models made by Elon Musk's xAI, Meta Platforms and European startups Mistral and Black Forest Labs hosted in its own data centers, and unveiled a new artificial-intelligence tool designed to complete software coding tasks on its own.
Spreading the word on low-code programming
Despite being someone who now has both feet firmly planted in the world of technology, Ellice Ng Pui San, chief executive officer and co-founder of Orangeleaf Consulting, originally had a completely career track in mind when she started working.
Ensure electrical wiring is up to code
From PROF DR NORLIDA BUNIYAMIN, President, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.
China doubles down on austerity, but not with a Trump-style Doge approach
In its campaign against waste, Beijing has invoked the party code of conduct to ensure officials do not spend money on lavish banquets
Synopsys, Microsoft team up for a chip-design assistant
(Reuters) -Microsoft has mostly pitched its "Copilot" as a way to help finish up lines of computer code or quickly summarize a messy email inbox. But Synopsys on Wednesday said it has worked with Microsoft to create its own Copilot to help with designing computer chips.
Analysts: Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI model family helps narrow tech gap between China and US
It reflects Qwen's current position as the world's largest open-source AI ecosystem, surpassing Meta Platforms' Llama community.
Cracking the code on oil palm harvesting
Oil palm machines weren't built for oil palm operations.
Cambodian financial industry's code of conduct put into full implementation
A code of conduct for the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) in Cambodia has officially been put into full implementation after nearly one year of interim implementation, according to a joint press release to the media.
Apple readies dramatic software overhaul for iPhone, iPad and Mac
The updates are poised to be a highlight at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June – and could help distract from the company's tumultuous push into artificial intelligence.
Hawkers worry about stall design after fire at newly opened hawker centre
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Foodcourt operator Canopy Hawkers Group will check if additional mitigation measures are needed after hawkers raised concerns following a fire at the newly opened Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre on Tuesday (June 13).
The Met Gala reveals dress code for this year – and it is a SUIT-able one!
Met Gala guests, suit up! That was the order from on high as the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed the dress code for its annual lavish celebration of fashion in May.
Nvidia unveils powerful AI system for genetic research
AI chipmaker Nvidia and research partners have created what they call the largest artificial intelligence system yet for biological research, the company said on Feb 19, aiming to speed up breakthroughs in medicine and genetics.
Cambodia launches code of conduct for banking and financial institutions
Cambodia has launched a code of conduct for the banking and financial institutions, aiming at promoting effective, reliable, accountable, and responsible banking and financial practices, said a joint statement on Tuesday.
Hackers can cut the lights with rogue code, researchers show
As Ang Cui added more juice to the power grid, overhead electric lines began to glow bright orange. Then, within seconds, the power lines evaporated in a flash of smoke, leaving an entire section of Manhattan in the dark.
Cambodia's 'Stop Covid' QR Code wins international award from United Nations
Cambodia’s "Stop Covid" QR Code -- a location and contact-tracing app designed to prevent the coronavirus spreading -- has won the Global South Covid-19 Digital Innovation Challenge award from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Court blocks California law on children's online safety
(Reuters) -A federal judge said California cannot enforce a state law meant to shield children from online content that could harm them mentally or physically.
