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A home delivery service would be introduced for new users of the TraceTogether wearable device, as part of “continuous effort to support” the nation’s public health requirements, said the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG) in a statement Wednesday. The government agency said more vending machines to issue replacement tokens also would be deployed progressively at more than 40 shopping malls, particularly those with high traffic, as well as all 108 community centres across the island, in the coming week....

Numerous users have voiced their concern that whenever they convey the command to Siri to turn off the flashlight, it instead ends up asking whether they want to turn off their iPhone. As of now, we are witnessing this issue only with the German language, for the rest of the languages it is working well and good. So if you are also getting bugged by this issue, then this guide will help you out....

When I met with Sony to discuss the new headset, the first thing that struck me was that I didn’t have to stumble across a host of letters and numbers in the name. If you aren’t a fan of saying you own the WF-1000XM4 or the WH-1000XM4, then you will be pleased to hear that the new Sony earbuds are simply named the LinkBuds. The LinkBuds name comes from linking the online and offline worlds, but before I was given the press release, I thought the name referred to the form factor that reminds me of two links in a chain....

The average consumer in the region was estimated to spend $381 online this year, compared to $238 last year. This figure was further projected to hit $671 in 2026, according to the fourth iteration of an annual study conducted by Bain & Company and commissioned by Facebook. The survey polled 16,706 consumers across six Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. E-commerce GMV in the region would reach $132 billion by end of this year, 1....

Also read: Databricks ups AI ante with new AutoML engine and feature storeCloudera’s MLOps platform brings governance and management to data science pipelinesCloudera Machine Learning MLOps suite generally available as it aims to manage models, analytics ZDNet spoke with Spell’s head of marketing, Tim Negris as well as its CEO and co-founder, Serkan Piantino (who previously served as Director of Engineering at Facebook AI Research, and who opened Facebook’s New York City office)....

However, on the flip side, a few bugs sees to have crept in as well. One among them is the issue with the music streaming service. Numerous users have voiced their concern that the Spotify Streaming not working on Apple Watch right after they had installed the watchOS 9 update. As a result of which, it has literally become quite a challenging task to actually stream even a single song without any hiccups over to the AirPods....

Furthermore, the first 500 users to acquire digital land will receive a 50% revenue share of AR advertising placed on their digital land. Revenue share then reduces to 30% for users who acquire digital land after the first 500 users. The Spotselfie app is an AR social app that allows users to post virtual objects, pictures, and other digital material geotagged to locations around the globe. Other users on the app can then view the posted content in AR via their own phones, as they walk throughout the digital landscape....

The future of work is in the cloud. That’s not just true if you work among the server stacks in highly technical fields. Social media giants, video game developers and brick and mortar businesses alike all rely on cloud computing in different ways. But if you’re one of the talented few who can set up their own cloud computing environment and lead a software development team, you can really chart the course of your career....

The internet shut down came amid reports of troops opening fire on peaceful protesters, killing at least 11 people and injuring hundreds. Both Cloudflare and Netblocks reported this week that the internet in the country was shut down. Internet blackouts have become the go-to tactic for repressive governments hoping to shield their actions from the outside world. But mobile service was restored briefly on Tuesday, allowing horrifying videos of government attacks on protesters to emerge before it was shut down again....

A pretty significant upgrade from the previous SwitchBot Hub, the Hub 2 works as a bridge that connects SwitchBot Bluetooth devices to Wi-Fi and makes them Matter-compatible, so Apple HomeKit users will be able to add SwitchBot devices to the Apple Home app, for example. The same will be true for Google Home and SmartThings users. The Hub 2 is a sleek smart home device that features a display for the built-in thermo-hygrometer function, so users can check the room temperature right in the Apple Home app, or any other preferred platform, thanks to Matter....

Here’s the full list of benefits that customers with a Magenta, Magenta MAX, or Business plan will have access to starting June 21: One-year free membership to AAA25-cent per gallon discount on gas at Shell stations through Labor Day weekUp to 40% off hotel reservations through T-Mobile Travel with PricelineFree in-flight Wi-Fi, including streaming, on select Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines flights5GB of high-speed data during international travel in 210 countries for Magenta MAX subscribers; Magenta subscribers will get the same high-speed access in 11 European countries...

We have seen TCL teasing various foldable and rollable prototypes while it planned to release its first foldable in 2021. CNET had the chance to try out the Project Chicago foldable and has all the details of what we almost saw in 2021. As you can see, it looks to offer a similar experience to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 that turns out to be the most fun I have had with a phone in a long time....

However, in spite of all the goodies attached, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that the Bold, Italics, Underline, and Spoiler text formatting options are missing in Telegram on their iPhone running iOS 16. As a result of which, the B/I/U menu that used to appear for formatting the text no longer comes up. Moreover, this issue first came to light in the iOS 16 Developer Preview, which has since moved over to the Beta and now to the Stable build as well....

Against its major competitors, Optus had a 28% drop to 18,900, Vodafone posted an 11.6% drop to 5,668, stablemate brand TPG had a 40% drop to just over 3,900, and iiNet had a 49% decline to just shy of 3,000. Of the other top 10 providers, Southern Phone saw a 20% jump to 1,560, Dodo claimed a 33% drop to 1,060, Aussie Broadband hit just shy of 1,050 complaints which was a 37% increase, Boost had a 28% lift in complaints to 964, and Foxtel saw complaints to the TIO grow by almost a third to 693....

Even though there are several types of coffee grinders on the market, most coffee lovers will tell you that burr grinders are the superior style. Unlike blade grinders, which chop coffee beans with spinning knives, burr grinders crush your coffee beans between two plates (called “burrs”), so you end up with more consistent coffee grounds. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly burr coffee grinder or a high-end option with tons of bells and whistles, you can find it in this review guide....

We’ve rounded up the best dehumidifiers to beat the heat when the humidity is closing in. While shopping for your home, we encourage you to consider our picks for the best home security systems and best home automation systems, as well as the best home improvement credit cards to get the project done! With value in mind, the Frigidaire High Humidity 50-Pint Capacity Dehumidifier with Pump combines affordability with stellar features, serving as our pick for the overall best dehumidifier....

These purpose-built bags include slots designed specifically to hold and protect your precious PC, as well as accessory compartments for your chargers, battery packs, phone, and more. They also tend to be water-resistant to keep your delicate electronics dry. Of course, you could just toss your laptop into any generic backpack. But, do you really want your expensive system fighting for space with your heavy textbooks and scratchy writing implements as you or your kids head back to school?...

But, maybe none of these things matter to you. Maybe you don’t like the cult-like reverence some people ascribe to Peloton and its trainers, or you can’t stomach the nearly $40 per month subscription cost, or maybe you don’t care about cost and just want to know if there might be a better option out there for your particular fitness goals. This list explores the best options for skipping Peloton in favor of other manufacturers and subscription services....

When Star Trek debuted on September 6, 1966, it was a relatively low-budget TV series with only lukewarm network support. It took two pilot episodes before the series was picked up by NBC, only to be unceremoniously cancelled three years later. Nobody back then knew that Star Trek would create cultural touchstones and iconic characters, or that it would go on to spawn ten more TV series (so far) and thirteen movies (also, so far)....

And, if you can spot a deal on Apple’s most powerful and impressive tablet – the iPad Pro – it’s worth buying. The iPad Pro is by far the most expensive tablet Apple makes, but there are still discounts to be had, especially around the holiday shopping season. Here are the best iPad Pro sales – listed below for you to quickly peruse, add to your cart, and move on with your day....