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Why Chinese AI stars like Z.ai, MiniMax struggle to match Anthropic’s profit margin
Nov 3, 2026

Why Chinese AI stars like Z.ai, MiniMax struggle to match Anthropic’s profit margin

US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic’s initial public offering prospectus has exposed a vast profitability gap between it and rivals Z.ai and MiniMax, highlighting the challenges facing China’s AI model developers in turning technological advances into sustainable businesses. The Claude developer’s filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week revealed a significant financial advantage over its most direct Chinese counterparts, despite the latter’s continued...


Redmagic 12 Pro gets global release, now available in Singapore *Updated*
Nov 3, 2026

Redmagic 12 Pro gets global release, now available in Singapore *Updated*

Despite being one of the few gaming phones out there left, it still packs in the latest and greatest.


Nov 3, 2026

ChatGPT creator OpenAI loses bid to block Singapore startup’s GemGPT trademark

Porolis Technologies, which uses AI to assess gemstones, can proceed with the name


Samsung’s China-only foldable looks like a KTV-inspired Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Nov 3, 2026

Samsung’s China-only foldable looks like a KTV-inspired Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Just like past Galaxy W releases, this is specifically made for a Chinese telco partnership.


Xiaomi 18 Pro Max opens Singapore pre-registration with a S$300 coupon *updated*
Nov 3, 2026

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max opens Singapore pre-registration with a S$300 coupon *updated*

If true, that would be the first time Xiaomi brings its rear-display phone model to Singapore.


Hoyoverse’s Petit Planet launches on 4 December, with a Switch 2 version coming in 2027
Nov 3, 2026

Hoyoverse’s Petit Planet launches on 4 December, with a Switch 2 version coming in 2027

The free-to-play life simulation game arrives first on PC and mobile, where players can build a planet, meet its residents and explore the Starsea.


China’s ‘Lipstick King’ hawks tokens as AI gets mass-market Singles’ Day push
Nov 3, 2026

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ hawks tokens as AI gets mass-market Singles’ Day push

China’s “Lipstick King” has traded make-up swatches for artificial intelligence. Top live-streamer Li Jiaqi on Monday evening teamed up with an executive from Alibaba Group Holding to pitch AI subscriptions, selling nearly 100,000 monthly packages in just 30 minutes, according to data provided by the e-commerce giant. The broadcast on Taobao and Tmall – Alibaba’s largest domestic online marketplace – marked the first time generative AI products have taken centre stage during the annual Singles’...


Apple could launch up to three new iPads in the first half of 2027
Nov 3, 2026

Apple could launch up to three new iPads in the first half of 2027

Readers looking to get a new tablet could be spoilt for choice next year.


Garmin’s new fenix 9 and 9 Pro command a high price fit for premium smartwatches
Nov 3, 2026

Garmin’s new fenix 9 and 9 Pro command a high price fit for premium smartwatches

But surprisingly, they’re cheaper than their predecessors at launch.


Nov 3, 2026

Venture builder NeoSci Ventures raises S$70 million for inaugural biotech fund

The plan is to back up to 12 biotech companies, combining investment with hands-on support


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