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‘New digital corridor’: Singapore, Indonesia say Batam-Changi undersea cable’s arrival will boost ties
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (1115+ words) The cable, set to be operational in September, will be the shortest and most direct connection between Changi and Nongsa Digital Park in Batam, an emerging digital hub that hosts a growing cluster of data centres and is seen as…...
Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (673+ words) Instagram app icon is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration July 20: Meta Platforms faces trial in Tennessee on Monday over the state's claims that Instagram's design is to blame for a youth mental-health…...
US data center protests go national as backlash grows
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (405+ words) July 18: Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers plan to hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States, the first coordinated national effort to channel anger at the AI infrastructure expansion that has ramped up…...
Singapore mulls age-based tiered approach to social media access for people under 18
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (29+ words) CNA Singapore mulls age-based tiered approach to social media access for people under 18...
Adults should journey with youths when exploring social media space: Experts
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (66+ words) CNA An age-based tiered approach could soon be used to control social media access for users under the age of 18. Dr Chew Han Ei from Singapore Management University and Anita Low-Lim, from the TOUCH Wellness Group discuss how an age-based…...
No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (326+ words) BRUSSELS, July 16: Alphabet unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by commercial partners, Europe's top court said on Thursday, a ruling which could put social media networks on the hook for uploaded content not managed…...
Police warn of scam using fake GST Voucher Telegram messages to hijack accounts - CNA
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (309+ words) Victims are tricked into disclosing personal information and Telegram verification codes after clicking bogus links to check their eligibility for the Goods and Services Tax Voucher scheme. SINGAPORE: The police on Thursday (Jul 16) warned of a resurgence of scams targeting…...
'It's kind of stupid': Australian teens still on social media after ban
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (67+ words) CNA 'It's kind of stupid': Australian teens still on social media after ban We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To…...
Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (298+ words) JOHANNESBURG, July 15: Amazon's low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a new broadband service aimed at connecting underserved rural communities, it said on Wednesday. Under the agreement, Herotel, South Africa's…...
Victims lose more than S$259,000 in courier phishing scams since Jun 24
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (252+ words) At least 43 cases have been reported to the police, including at least 20 on Jul 13 alone. SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force has warned of an increase in phishing scams impersonating courier companies, with at least 43 cases reported and losses exceeding S…...