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In Asia, these risks are amplified by diverse linguistic landscapes, complex political environments, and a high penetration of mobile and digital services. According to Grand View Research, the global deepfake AI market size was estimated to be worth USD…
As major sales events reshape Asia’s retail landscape, brands must prepare for a surge in online purchases—and the subsequent rise in retail returns. With processing costs climbing and consumer expectations for seamless experiences higher than ever, efficient…
One of the biggest challenges farmers face is managing crops efficiently while dealing with environmental uncertainties. IoT-enabled crop monitoring systems use sensors to collect real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and pest activity. This…
25 million device users were targeted by a certain type of malware attack in 2023 and 2024. Infostealer malware does exactly what its name would suggest it does and grabs important information such as bank card numbers, passwords, and other sensitive data.…
GlobalData’s research indicated that, in 2024, China accounted for approximately 20% of the digital health market in the Asia Pacific (APAC), reflecting the rising demand for innovations like DeepSeek in the healthcare field. Pratibha Thammanabhatla, a…
In case you haven’t noticed it yet, the Gulf of Mexico today has been officially renamed the Gulf of America in the U.S. on Google Maps. We first told you about the change at the end of last month, and now that the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)…
Vietjet has signed a strategic partnership with OpenAirlines, a global leader in AI-driven airline fuel efficiency solutions. With this collaboration, Vietjet becomes the first airline in Vietnam to adopt SkyBreathe, an advanced AI-powered platform that…
Australia has prohibited the use of DeepSeek on all government devices due to concerns about security risks posed by the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has directed all government entities to stop…
Australia’s marketplace sector is rapidly transforming, with Amazon strengthening its dominance, Wesfarmers closing Catch, and doubts growing around Temu and Shein, according to new research from ecommerce and marketplace accelerator, Pattern. The findings,…
Google Sheets is getting a small but important update this week. The update includes some under-the-hood improvements that greatly enhances the app’s overall performance. After doubling the calculation speed in Google Sheets last year, the app is now getting…
Philippine authorities arrested around 100 people on Friday in a raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila they said extorted victims. The raid in the Makati financial district was part of a crackdown against online crime operators that often act under…
Instagram is making some changes to its Insights feature to help creators better understand how their content is performing. The goal is to give creators more actionable insights and personalized recommendations so they can learn more about overall trends…
In the world of retail and service, the phrase “the customer is always right” has long been a guiding principle. Originally popularised by Swiss hotelier César Ritz, who is famous for the Ritz in Paris and the Carlton in London, this idea marked a significant…
Sa Sa International’s sales declined in the fiscal third quarter amid a significantly weaker performance in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The group’s sales declined 10.7 percent year over year to HK$1.06 billion (US$136.2 million) as Mainland China…
It is highly likely that within a few hours TikTok will cease operations in the U.S. In an effort to capitalize on this golden opportunity Instagram is adding a new feature to the app to entice TikTok users to switch platforms. However this new feature also…
While Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been rolling back some of its policies lately, the push for AI seems to be going full steam ahead. The company is focused on making it even easier to access Meta AI, its AI-powered…
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