Singapore Tech News, Features & Reviews

Mobile phone users in Singapore can now utilise a new tool to verify the number of postpaid SIM cards registered under their personal details. This initiative, named SIMCardHowMany, aims to address the use of "mule" lines by scam syndicates for establishing bank accounts and facilitating illicit fund transfers. The Infocomm Media Development Authority, known as IMDA, and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore collaborated on the development and launch of this system.

Burger King is currently conducting trials of artificial intelligence-powered headsets designed to assist staff and monitor customer service interactions. The system, which can recite recipes and alert managers to low inventory, is undergoing testing in 500 United States restaurants, according to Restaurant Brands International. This organisation oversees the Burger King, Popeyes, and other fast food chains.

China has claimed a breakthrough with the world’s first ducted ton-class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), dubbed a flying saucer. This innovative aircraft targets urban applications, initially focusing on logistics transport, and aerial rescue missions after certification approval. Its developer is pursuing a dual strategy of direct sales, and a future ride-hailing model.

The Premier League will launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service, Premier League Plus, in Singapore next season. This move marks the first time the league will offer a service that bypasses traditional broadcasters.

Pope Leo XIV banned priests from using artificial intelligence (AI) to write sermons, while also cautioning that smartphones contribute to loneliness among young people. The 70-year-old Pope made these pronouncements during a question-and-answer session with four priests following his address to the clergy of the Diocese of Rome.

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the likely winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Streaming giant Netflix declined to raise its bid for the Hollywood studio.

Huawei Technologies, a Chinese technology firm, has formally joined an alliance dedicated to developing global open-source standards for agentic artificial intelligence. This move involves collaboration with US-based companies OpenAI and Google, among other industry leaders. The engagement marks a notable instance of partnership between a Chinese entity under US sanctions and its American counterparts in the field of global AI standards.

Suno and Udio, two artificial intelligence song generation start-ups, face copyright infringement lawsuits from major record labels while simultaneously attempting to establish licensing agreements within the music industry. These companies, which allow users to create music from textual descriptions without traditional musical skills, have prompted a contentious debate over intellectual property rights and the future of music creation. The Associated Press reports on this on

Netflix is scheduled to broadcast the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix live to viewers in the United States during May. This live coverage forms one component of a broader content arrangement. The agreement also includes the eighth season of the popular docu-series 'Drive to Survive', which will become available for streaming on Apple TV.

Google has released a successor to its widely recognised Nano Banana image generation tool. The new model, named Nano Banana 2, offers improved performance and aims to attract additional users to the company's artificial intelligence products. This development follows a period of significant growth for Google's artificial intelligence offerings, positioning the technology company more strongly within the competitive sector.

Samsung Electronics has launched its flagship Galaxy S26 smartphones, increasing prices for some models in the United States and South Korea. This strategic move tests demand amidst pressure on margins from soaring memory chip costs.

OpenAI announced it has banned accounts linked to Chinese law enforcement, romance scammers, and influence operations, including a smear campaign against Japan's first woman prime minister. The company's report detailed the misuse of its ChatGPT technology.