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Thousands of Singtel users report service outage, Downdetector shows
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (164+ words) Published'Mar 16, 2026, 11:11 AM Updated'Mar 16, 2026, 11:48 AM SINGAPORE " Some Singtel customers experienced a service outage on the morning of March 16. As at 10.51am, there were more than 5,200 reports of network outage for Singtel users, data from Downdetector showed. Downdetector tracks outages by collating status…...
Johoreans affected by dust and noise from data centre development
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1610+ words) The construction site of a data centre by Singapore-based Racks Central at Iskandar Halal Park in Pasir Gudang, Johor, on March 4. Published'Mar 10, 2026, 05:00 AM PASIR GUDANG, Johor " For most of her life, 64-year-old retiree Amnah Jemat has lived in Kampung Cahaya…...
Our award-winning stories in 2025 and what people said about them
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (309+ words) Explore the work and technology that went into our award-winning projects, published in 2024 and honoured in 2025, as well as what judges thought of them. In this National Day feature piece, we captured video and audio of nine scenes commonly found…...
Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Middle East?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (692+ words) Bathers ride jet skis past anchored commercial vessels off the coast of Dubai on March 2. Published'Mar 08, 2026, 09:57 AM Updated'Mar 08, 2026, 03:18 PM WASHINGTON - The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because…...
How to choose between Kobo or Kindle e-reader
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1699+ words) In partnership with HardwareZone Including a list of top e-reader recommendations to buy Published'Mar 06, 2026, 04:00 AM E-readers have come a long way from being simple digital book replacements, with Kobo and Kindle dominating the market. But given that we're now in…...
JisuLife: The stylish handheld fan for daily use
1+ week, 4+ day ago (607+ words) Once a humble heat fix, JisuLife has transformed the handheld fan into a lifestyle accessory through thoughtful design and a distinctly modern aesthetic The JisuLife handheld fan has evolved from a practical heat fix into a daily carry item, designed…...
Apple launches lower-end $849 MacBook Neo, threatening Windows PC market
1+ week, 4+ day ago (634+ words) Apple's new entry-level Mac laptop, the MacBook Neo, on display at an event in New York City. Published'Mar 05, 2026, 08:30 AM Updated'Mar 05, 2026, 05:26 PM NEW YORK " Apple rolled out the $849 MacBook Neo in its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge…...
Camera brand Leica launches Leitzphone, powered by Xiaomi
1+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) The Leica Leitzphone is powered by Chinese consumer technology brand Xiaomi. Published'Mar 05, 2026, 03:15 PM German camera brand Leica is not new to the world of smartphones, as Chinese brand Huawei has incorporated Leica lenses into some of its devices. In terms…...
Apple raises MacBook Air and Pro prices in face of memory crunch
1+ week, 5+ day ago (969+ words) Like other hardware manufacturers, Apple is contending with surging memory chip prices. Published'Mar 04, 2026, 08:50 AM Updated'Mar 04, 2026, 11:05 AM SAN FRANCISCO - Apple updated the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the company's two main laptop computer lines, adding faster processors and raising prices as…...
Best wireless chargers to buy in Singapore
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1604+ words) In partnership with HardwareZone A guide to wireless chargers and top picks, based on performance and functionality Published'Mar 04, 2026, 04:00 AM Charging your phone is a daily necessity. If you have felt the pain of fumbling around with tangled wires, consider a…...