Microsoft has reduced the price of its video game subscription service and will no longer include future "Call of Duty" game releases on launch day, marking a significant strategy shift under new gaming boss Asha Sharma. Credit: MICROSOFT Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will now cost USD 22.99 a month, down from USD 29.99. PC Game Pass prices are also reduced to USD 13.99 monthly from USD 16.49, the software firm announced in a blog post. Microsoft had previously positioned subscript

Adobe on Tuesday announced a share repurchase program worth up to USD 25 billion, running through Apr. 30, 2030. The company seeks to reassure investors about its growth strategy amid the rise of creative autonomous tools. Credit: UNSPLASH Following the announcement, Adobe shares rose around 2% in extended trading. However, the stock has fallen around 30% this year, as investors weigh the effects of new agentic models, which many fear could reduce demand for traditional softw

Meta is installing new tracking software on computers used by its employees based in the U.S. The software aims to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes. This data will be used to train Meta’s artificial intelligence models, as part of an initiative to build AI agents capable of performing work tasks autonomously. Credit: UNSPLASH The tool, called Model Capability Initiative (MCI), will operate on work-related applications and websites. It will also take occasional

Apple has named John Ternus its next Chief Executive Officer, with current Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook transitioning to the role of executive chairman. This leadership change occurs as the iPhone maker prepares for an industry shift spurred by artificial intelligence.

Amazon announced it will invest up to USD 25 billion in Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence startup committing to spending more than USD 100 billion on Amazon's cloud technologies over the next 10 years. This deal strengthens the relationship between the two organisations, as Anthropic seeks to secure capacity for bolstering its models. Credit: UNSPLASH Seattle-based Amazon will initially invest USD 5 billion in Anthropic, with an additional USD 20 billion to follow,

Huawei Technologies has released its initial artificial intelligence glasses, joining an increasingly competitive sector. The Shenzhen-based technology firm now directly competes with US company Meta, alongside Chinese peers such as Alibaba Group Holding and Rokid, in the smart eyewear segment. This development signals a deliberate push by Huawei into an expanding market.

Gen Z players in China are turning shopping malls into massive, real-life battle royale arenas after dark. This emerging trend bridges digital game mechanics with physical activity, transforming typically empty corridors into high-stakes tactical zones. The popularity of titles such as PUBG and Peacekeeper Elite inspires this new form of entertainment.

Patients in Singapore suffering from significant movement and speech impairment will soon gain quicker communication capabilities through a neural detection device. This artificial intelligence powered unit was developed by a local start up. Tan Tock Seng Hospital is scheduled to commence a trial of this new technology.

The Singapore Flyer has launched an updated version of its Time Capsule attraction, allowing visitors to explore Singapore's history and extending the overall experience to over 75 minutes. The refresh, which reopened in August 2025, integrates large-scale projection, interactive storytelling, and spatial audio to create a multi-sensory prelude to the observation wheel ride.

Kering, the owner of Gucci, aims to launch luxury smart glasses under the Gucci brand. This initiative will be a partnership with Google, targeting a launch in 2027.

OpenAI on Thursday introduced GPT-Rosalind, an artificial intelligence model designed to enhance biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities. This launch deepens the organisation’s push into the life sciences field. Credit OpenAI The GPT-Rosalind model is named after 20th-century British scientist Rosalind Franklin. It aims to support research across biochemistry, drug discovery, and translational medicine. Demand for AI-powered tools to accelerate drug discovery a

Microsoft has achieved significant advancements in its glass-based data-storage technology. This breakthrough allows ordinary glassware, such as that used in cookware and oven doors, to store terabytes of data for 10,000 years. Credit: MICROSOFT Improvements to data writing and reading techniques, alongside a new storage method, make this technology more accessible than before. Scientists outlined these latest innovations in the journal Nature. The technology has been under d