Singapore Tech News, Features & Reviews

The travel industry stands at a critical technological crossroads. With the rapid rise of generative AI, businesses are facing immense pressure to revolutionise their operations, often resulting in a frantic rush to automate. However, according to Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC) at Booking.com, this rush is built on a false premise. Successful AI adoption does not require an immediate, sweeping overhaul of every business function.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently commemorated two decades of operation at an event in Singapore, showcasing a limited edition Edition 20 product range. The celebration highlighted various new products across gaming systems, displays, peripherals, components, networking, and immersive technologies. Pricing for select items and bundles was announced, including an ultimate package available for SGD 20,899.

The all-new electric Mercedes-Benz GLB introduces a digital experience centred entirely around its advanced MBUX Virtual Assistant. A much needed advancement in vehicle UI intelligence, this system relies on a multi-agent approach that seamlessly integrates generative AI powered by tech giants Microsoft and Google. This transforms driver interaction, allowing the system to handle complex, multi-turn dialogues with short-term memory, meaning users no longer have to repeat cont

This spectacular stunt served as the perfect introduction to the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, a device engineered to redefine the modern workplace. S.Y. Hsu, Co-CEO of ASUS, emphasised the philosophy behind the design: "The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra represents our vision for what the next generation of enterprise devices can become... We believe great enterprise technology should simplify experiences. Not complicate them. It should help people stay focused and work more intuitively".

Singapore’s overarching vision to become a premier global artificial intelligence (AI) destination was fully crystallised at the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2026 Summit. The nation is making a decisive shift from merely exploring AI tools to building, deploying, and governing real-world AI systems that solve complex problems at scale.

As Generative AI floods university campuses, a pressing question emerges: Are academic institutions genuinely evolving, or are they simply scrambling to protect an outdated system?

In the world of modern marketing, the pursuit of perfection is increasingly becoming a fool's errand. We have entered a post-perfection era where the high-gloss, heavily airbrushed advertisements of the past are being pushed aside by something far more relatable. This movement is defined by a concept known as being 'flawsome'.

A recent report by Sinch reveals a nuanced landscape where Singaporean consumers are embracing AI for its speed and convenience while simultaneously insisting on the preservation of human connection. This "efficiency with a caveat" approach suggests that while the city-state is ready for a digital-first future, the human touch remains an indispensable anchor for trust and security.

Perhaps the most significant leap in consumer-facing tech tackles the single greatest bottleneck in any fast-service establishment: the checkout line. The 12EAT AI POS system, a visual recognition solution from Singapore-based Deliverychinatown Pte. Ltd.

Despite the clear benefits of automated tools and generative AI for efficiency, the deployment of these technologies presents unique challenges within TikTok's ecosystem, particularly concerning authenticity and user perception.