Technology and research

AI glasses, robot concerts: G-Dragon’s agency eyes launch of entertainment tech in K-pop experiment

Founder Choi Yong-ho on April 8 outlined the Galaxy Corp's broader ambition to position itself as an “entertainment technology” firm through a slate of new initiatives.

S. Korea eyes Moon landing in 2030

News of South Korea's new Moon lander project comes after the US Artemis II (above) took off on April 1 for a 10-day lunar flyby mission. The East Asian nation hopes to complete a civilian-led rover project by 2030.

One more thing… Apple turns 50

Are humans becoming data for robots? Questions remain as China makes advances in sector

Humanoid robots performing a dance at the Boao Forum For Asia held in Hainan on Mar 25, 2026.

Japan to require ID checks for data-only SIM cards amid fraudulent use

The planned revisions to the law aims to prevent the wrongful use of mobile phones.

China is a serious contender in the race for fusion energy

A shot of the inner portion of ITER's tokamak, a doughnut-shaped fusion reactor.

Musk launches ‘Terafab’ project to make own AI chips

Mr Musk said the Terafab would ultimately help humanity become a “galactic civilisation” capable of harnessing the resources of other planets and stars.

Commentary

Singapore’s space future depends on people, not just technology

In a society that values well-defined career structures, the absence of a visible, traditional career ladder is a significant deterrent to local talent, says the writer.

How can we tell good AI from bad?

All technologies are good at somethings, - like mimicking human expressions (above) - and bad at others. The difficulty with AI is it can be hard to tell when it is doing a good job, says the writer.

Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices

It’s not clear how many iPhones are vulnerable to Darksword spyware attacks.

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