Innovation

What happens to Roombas now that the company has declared bankruptcy?
Roomba maker IRobot filed for bankruptcy and will go private after being acquired by its Chinese supplier Picea Robotics.Founded 35 years ago, the Massachusetts company pioneered the development of...
Temasek-backed Xora Innovation leads US million funding in Vinci
Temasek-backed Xora Innovation leads US$46 million funding in Vinci
[SINGAPORE] Vinci, the brain behind a physics-driven artificial intelligence (AI) platform for hardware design and simulation, raised US$46 million in seed and Series A funding, it said on Tuesday...
ST Engineering to hire more cybersecurity experts as it launches new innovation hub
ST Engineering to hire more cybersecurity experts as it launches new innovation hub
[SINGAPORE] ST Engineering is looking to recruit more cybersecurity experts as it launches a new facility to spur innovation and develop talent, focused on developing cybersecurity solutions driven by...
AI chatbot safety bills under threat as Newsom ponders restrictions tech groups say would hurt California
California lawmakers want Gov. Gavin Newsom to approve bills they passed that aim to make artificial intelligence chatbots safer. But as the governor weighs whether to sign the legislation...
Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says
Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says
[BRUSSELS] Alphabet’s Google will on Tuesday warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big Tech are hampering innovation to the...
Assisted living in Singapore: Companies face steep costs, but innovation is still possible
Assisted living in Singapore: Companies face steep costs, but innovation is still possible
[SINGAPORE] Assisted living facilities – which enable elderly folk to live semi-independently with elderly-friendly amenities and care services – are a tough business in land-scarce Singapore. But there is...
Redefining Sales: Vijay Kumar Musipatla’s CPQ Innovation in Action
In today's high-stakes enterprise landscape, where digital agility often determines market leadership, organizations are increasingly turning to smart automation to streamline their customer relationship management (CRM) processes. At the...
Apple Appeals DMA, Says EU Has ‘Deeply Flawed Rules’ That ‘Stifle Innovation’
Apple is appealing the EU’s demands to allow third-party hardware to connect with its platforms. The European Commission believes the company is currently in breach of the Digital Markets...
Joint venture by Boustead Projects’ unit clinches JTC tender to develop industrial facility on Tukang Innovation Drive site
Joint venture by Boustead Projects’ unit clinches JTC tender to develop industrial facility on Tukang Innovation Drive site
The site is the first under the industrial government land sales programme to be awarded with an additional three years of lease[SINGAPORE] A joint venture of Boustead Projects’ wholly...
NIE, Amazon Web Services set up AI-focused innovation hub for edtech research
NIE, Amazon Web Services set up AI-focused innovation hub for edtech research
[SINGAPORE] The National Institute of Education (NIE) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday (May 29) announced the launch of the Technology for Education Centre (TEC) – a new...