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Employees on the balcony of the RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu, meaning “little red book”) company headquarters building in Shanghai, China. The RedNote app has been seized on as an alternative to Tiktok, which faces a ban in the United States. Photo: EPA-EFE

How to set up an account on RedNote, a TikTok alternative: 9 steps

RedNote is attracting users of another Chinese short video app, TikTok, in the US who fear a ban. See our 9-step guide to opening an account.

15 Jan 2025 - 7:15PM

Smart glasses without premium pricing? Welcome to the tech’s new era

13 Jan 2025 - 11:20AM

New health tech wearables at CES measure blood sugar, capture heart murmurs

12 Jan 2025 - 6:45PM

Are electric-powered skis, unveiled at CES, the future of snow sports?

E-winter sports trended at CES Las Vegas, with an electric off-road board for snow and sand, and battery-powered skis, grabbing attention.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:01PMvideocam

E-Skimo founder Nicola Colombo demonstrates his battery-assisted skis. Photo: AFP

Things are looking up for Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop

Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop, seen at CES in Las Vegas, has a screen that extends upwards to provide more display area.

9 Jan 2025 - 5:10PM

What’s on show at CES 2025? AI-powered beauty mirrors, robot dogs and more

A beauty mirror to tell you your skin woes? A lifelike robot puppy for those allergic to the real thing? The pick of the tech in Las Vegas.

8 Jan 2025 - 5:13AM

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Why Google’s Android 15 phones have option to limit battery charging to 80%

Google and Pixel smartphones have a feature that charges them to 80 per cent capacity. Experts say this helps phones’ batteries last longer.

7 Jan 2025 - 4:45PM

Google phones running Android 15 allow users to limit battery charging to 80 per cent. Photo: Google

Time to stop smoking? Study shows a smartwatch app could help

Smartwatch app detects movements that indicate smoking, sends vibration alert, a text offering moral support and tally of cigarettes smoked.

6 Jan 2025 - 11:15AM

Automotive OS to the fore as drivers seek smartphone-style in-car features

Owners want their cars to be as functional as smartphones, and carmakers are working with software companies to make it happen.

23 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM

Gadget stories you read most in 2024, about the iPhone 16 Pro Max and more

We look back at our 5 most-read gadgets stories of 2024, from one about a world-first handheld device for ear surgery to an iPhone 16 review.

27 Dec 2024 - 10:41AM

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can record videos at 4K/120fps. Photo: Ben Sin

Review | SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds produce terrific sound for the price

SteelSeries’ new gaming headphones have the tech to help you win at Call of Duty while boasting the versatility to be a daily driver.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have great sound quality given their smaller earbud form factor, creating a good seal around the ears. Photo: SteelSeries

Why engineer’s 120 days living under sea is about more than world record

German Rudiger Koch’s 120 days in a pod at sea aims show the ocean as a new frontier of human living. He shares what he misses about dry land.

10 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM

These AR glasses can tell you names and addresses of people you meet

Two students created augmented reality smart glasses that identify people they see, exposing the risks of mixing AI with facial recognition.

13 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM

Can playing video games be good for your child? An expert’s view

Learn what sorts of game preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach kids.

9 Nov 2024 - 5:15PMvideocam

A boy plays a video game in a dark bedroom. An expert explains what sorts of video games preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach. Photo: Shutterstock

What Google Maps’ new AI features are and how they will help you

Google is using its AI-powered Gemini technology to set up Google Maps as an entertainment guide as well as a navigational tool.

2 Nov 2024 - 2:15PM

Starting this week, US users of Google Maps will be able to ask for tips on things to do around specific spots in a neighbourhood or city. They will receive lists of restaurants, bars and other nearby attractions that include reviews that have been compiled through the years. Photo: Shutterstock

8 great gift ideas for gamers, from headsets to consoles

Whether the gamer in your life plays on PC, PlayStation or Xbox, you’re sure to find something unique for them on our gaming list.

10 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM

Have you heard about Apple AirPods Pro 2’s new hearing aid feature?

The AirPods’ ability to serve as hearing aids may help more people with hearing loss access the tools they need for better overall health.

30 Oct 2024 - 7:15PM

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Fame and celebrity

Check world chess No 1 Magnus Carlsen’s next move, a chess app

Carlsen, the world’s top player, talks about getting older and his new app Take Take Take, which makes following chess games easier.

29 Oct 2024 - 7:15PM

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen ha released a new chess app Take Take Take, that helps fans better follow and understand games. Photo: AP

Video | South Korean team designs ‘flying cart’ to overhaul shopping experience

The prototype can carry up to 3kg (7lbs), but larger payloads may be possible soon.

23 Oct 2024 - 4:01PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Meta teams with Hollywood filmmakers to test its AI video generator

Movie Gen creates realistic video and audio clips, says Meta. The Purge maker Blumhouse Productions, Casey Affleck and others will test it.

18 Oct 2024 - 8:12PM

Google releases mobile phone antitheft tool powered by AI, for Android 15

Google’s Theft Detection Lock can sense when a phone has been snatched, and owners can remotely lock the device to protect data.

17 Oct 2024 - 9:49AM

Google’s Theft Detection Lock, released with Android 15 can sense when a phone has been snatched, and owners can remotely lock their device. Photo: Reuters

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