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Singapore
The Straits Times - May 2, 2024
StarHub’s Giga telco services hit by glitch during system upgrading

SINGAPORE – Hundreds of users of Giga’s no-frills plan could not access the Giga app between April 24 and 25 amid a spate of disruptions while the telco was upgrading its systems.

Singapore
Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 2024
10Gbps Internet too expensive for you? StarHub’s new 5Gbps plan may be what you need

Are you finding that the internet is slowing down thanks to the number of devices connected to your home network?

SE Asia
Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 2024
Samsung re-releases the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for students and families with kids

Samsung has announced the re-availability of its Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) in Singapore.

World
Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 2024
Huawei plans global launch event on 7 May, no mention of new phones

Huawei just announced it is holding a global launch event in the first week of May.

Tips & Tricks
Geeky Gadgets - Apr 29, 2024
Awesome no-code MS Excel data analysis tips and tricks
World
MashableSE Asia - Apr 29, 2024
Apple and OpenAI are reportedly in talks for iOS 18 integration
World
OCWorkbench - Apr 29, 2024
eight telecom is Singapore latest telco to join in the battle of cheapest telco, first 88,888 gets 88 GB + 1 GB APAC Roaming with 88 SMS and 88 minutes per mth

Local news

Singapore
StarHub’s Giga telco services hit by glitch during system upgrading
SINGAPORE – Hundreds of users of Giga’s no-frills plan could not access the Giga app between April 24 and 25 amid a spate of disruptions while the telco was upgrading its systems.The Straits Times - May 2, 2024
Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 202410Gbps Internet too expensive for you? StarHub’s new 5Gbps plan may be what you need
The Straits Times - Apr 29, 2024Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus
Hardwarezone - Apr 26, 2024Grab some great tech deals when CEE 2024 returns at the end of May
Singapore
Embrace eight for 88GB of local and 1GB of roaming data for free for 88 days *updated*
Singapore’s latest MVNO service provider, eight, has announced its entry into the market offering 88 days of free mobile service.Hardwarezone - Apr 26, 2024
Singapore
ViewQwest Commits to Responsible Innovation in Brand Refresh
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 March 2024 - ViewQwest, a leading telecommunications and managed security services provider (MSSP) in SEA, recently rolled out a comprehensive brand refresh, accompanied by a revamp of its headquarters by award-winning sustainable interior design firm, ipse ipsa ipsum.Yahoo Finance - Apr 18, 2024
Singapore
FAQ: What you need to know ahead of the impending 3G shutdown
Mobile network operators Singtel, StarHub and M1 will sunset their 3G services by the end of July 2024, closing the book on the third generation of mobile phone technologies that has been in use since 2005.Channel News Asia - Apr 11, 2024
Singapore
Proposed changes to Cybersecurity Act of S’pore, and what triggered them
SINGAPORE - Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act were tabled in Parliament on April 3 to take into account risks introduced by suppliers, outsourcing and offshoring.The Straits Times - Apr 11, 2024
Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 202410Gbps Internet too expensive for you? StarHub’s new 5Gbps plan may be what you need
The Straits Times - Apr 29, 2024Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus
Hardwarezone - Apr 26, 2024Grab some great tech deals when CEE 2024 returns at the end of May

Global news

SE Asia
Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 2024
Samsung re-releases the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for students and families with kids
Samsung has announced the re-availability of its Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) in Singapore.
World
Huawei plans global launch event on 7 May, no mention of new phones
Huawei just announced it is holding a global launch event in the first week of May.Hardwarezone - Apr 30, 2024
World
Apple and OpenAI are reportedly in talks for iOS 18 integration
Ahead of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June — where AI is predicted to be a big talking point — Apple is reportedly intensifying its talks with OpenAI, according to Bloomberg.MashableSE Asia - Apr 29, 2024

Blogs, tips & tricks

Tips & Tricks
Geeky Gadgets - Apr 29, 2024
Awesome no-code MS Excel data analysis tips and tricks
If you use Microsoft Excel on a daily basis you will already know how much of a vital tool it is for spreadsheet data analysis and calculations.
Blogs
Singtel - Apr 26, 2024
WiFi 7: How it works & why you need it
Want to learn more about WiFi 7, and figure out if you’ll benefit from an upgrade?
Blogs
Are eSIMs really that good? Surely there must be disadvantages!
The evolution of technology has brought about significant changes in the way we communicate, with one such innovation being the eSIM. Nomad - Mar 25, 2024
Tips & Tricks
How to use Google Maps on the Apple Watch
If Google Maps is your preferred method for navigating around town, it's essential to download and use the dedicated Apple Watch app.WAREABLE - Jan 17, 2024
Lifestyle
Apple New Year's resolutions: how to use your Apple Watch, iPhone, and more to form new habits
Ah, New Year's resolutions are here to whack us over the head with all the things we should be doing, and which we’ll attempt in bulk in the hope that some of those new habits manage to stick for the following year. iMore - Jan 2, 2024
Tips & Tricks
11 tips for setting up your new Apple Watch
It may be small but your Apple Watch is nonetheless powerful and you will get a lot of use of it straight from the box. Tom's Guide - Dec 28, 2023
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