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Government scrambles to fix websites after AI discovers flaw could affect 70% of the internet
Oct 21, 2026

Government scrambles to fix websites after AI discovers flaw could affect 70% of the internet

A report from a cybersecurity firm estimated that the software flaw had existed undetected for more than a decade, but AI tools helped quickly identify a fix for them.


Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case
Oct 21, 2026

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over 43 million times based on widely viewed deceptive statements made by the company and its top...


OPPO Find X10 Pro Max launches at S$2,199 (512GB), and that’s before pre-order bonuses *Updated*
Oct 21, 2026

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max launches at S$2,199 (512GB), and that’s before pre-order bonuses *Updated*

As part of OPPO’s new Find X10 series, the Find X10 Pro Max will be joined by the more affordable Find X10 and Find X10E.


OPPO Find X10 Pro Max launches at S$2,199 (512GB), and that’s before pre-order bonuses *Updated*
Oct 21, 2026

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max launches at S$2,199 (512GB), and that’s before pre-order bonuses *Updated*

As part of OPPO’s new Find X10 series, the Find X10 Pro Max will be joined by the more affordable Find X10 and Find X10E.


Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats up
Oct 21, 2026

Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats up

Tesla has agreed a deal to integrate Chinese fintech giant Ant Group’s Alipay digital payment software into its vehicles in China, as Elon Musk’s firm steps up efforts to offer localised smart features amid intense competition in the Chinese market. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, will see Tesla roll out an Alipay-powered smart parking service across its Chinese fleet, according to the fintech firm. Neither side revealed a launch date or which car models would receive the feature, though...


Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts
Oct 21, 2026

Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts

The US government’s latest ban on Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could have a chilling effect on the wider American business community and deter companies from adopting low-cost Chinese AI models, industry experts say. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built on the Chinese AI model from their IT systems, according to a directive signed in July and published on Monday. The...


I love Apple’s iPhone Duo. But here’s why you shouldn’t buy one
Oct 21, 2026

I love Apple’s iPhone Duo. But here’s why you shouldn’t buy one

Apple’s first foldable is a genuine ‘oh wow’ device. But at $3499, and with many apps not ready for its big screen yet, most people should hold off.


Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech in Berlin as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI
Oct 21, 2026

Nvidia CEO to deliver keynote speech in Berlin as his firm faces investor scrutiny over AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to take the stage in Berlin on Wednesday, as the world’s most valuable company faces heightened investor scrutiny over whether the massive artificial intelligence spending boom – the engine behind the chipmaker’s meteoric growth – can deliver long-term returns. The conference agenda focuses on sovereign AI, industrial automation and operational infrastructure – key sectors where Nvidia hopes to drive demand beyond the handful of US tech giants currently dominating...


Oct 21, 2026

China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows

A new sales role has been listed on the company’s LinkedIn page as at Oct 20


Oct 21, 2026

Why would Musk merge SpaceX and Tesla?

A combined firm may allocate capital more efficiently but could broaden risk exposure for investors


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