Consumer electronics

South Koreans hunt for old LG air-conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold

According to LG Electronics, a limited run of 10,000 Whisen air conditioners bearing gold logos were sold in 2005.

AI toys offer emotional support to consumers in China

Guests interact with artificial intelligence companion toys on Nov 16 at the 2025 Global AI+ Conference in Beijing.

Singapore factory activity rises in November as demand for AI chips and servers picks up

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Staff from UMC checking equipment parameters inside the cleanroom during the grand opening of UMC’s new advanced fab expansion in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
This milestone represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global tech and innovation hub while creating high-value local job opportunities.
With this launch, UMC’s Singapore site will become one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the country, further cementing its role in driving cutting-edge advancements and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in the global supply chain.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

I’m a psychoanalyst. This is what technology is doing to us

One constant I’ve found is how technology brings a kind of alexithymic fog

Over 34,000 tonnes of e-waste collected in 4 years; all CCs to have recycling bins by mid-2026

Collected e-waste are sent to Alba E-Waste Smart Recycling's warehouse in Tuas.

Design News: New Courts Muze sofas, Garmin’s first MicroLED smartwatch

The new Tammi sofas in the Courts Muze line.

‘Old things work’: Argentinian dumpster divers give new life to e-waste

Argentina’s Cyber Dumpster Divers see themselves as revolutionaries at war with the tech “oligarchy”.

In Good Company

‘My battery is smaller and more powerful than yours’: TDK CEO Saito is chasing the ultimate power brag

Mr Noboru Saito, TDK’s president and chief executive, lays much stress on communication, setting aside 600 minutes a month to spend a half-hour each with his top 20 executives.

Design News: Pop Toy Show 2025, Xiaomi’s washer-dryer, Starbucks’ second Mofusand collection

The Pop Toy Show returns for its third edition on Aug 22 to 24.

Emirates expands electronics restrictions with power bank ban

The risks associated with portable power banks have come into wider focus in 2025.

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