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ByteDance quietly rolls out video generator SeeDance 2.0 globally

The software was launched in China in February and is known for its ability to produce clips from simple text prompts.
The software was launched in China in February and is known for its ability to produce clips from simple text prompts.

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Prolonged digital screen use linked to higher chance of autism symptoms in toddlers: NUH study

Prolonged exposure to screens has pronounced effect in how toddlers communicate with others.
Prolonged exposure to screens has pronounced effect in how toddlers communicate with others.

France's far right taps into security fears in Marseille mayoral race

A woman holds in her hands a leaflet reading \"Marseille united against the far right\" of Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan, candidate supported by the left-wing parties for the 2026 mayoral election at the La Plaine market in Marseille, France, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
A woman holds in her hands a leaflet reading \"Marseille united against the far right\" of Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan, candidate supported by the left-wing parties for the 2026 mayoral election at the La Plaine market in Marseille, France, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Rida Video Centre, one of Singapore’s last video rental stores, to shutter after over 40 years

The movie rental store was founded in 1985 by Madam Laurel Khoo and her late husband, Mr Ooi Kai Peng.
The movie rental store was founded in 1985 by Madam Laurel Khoo and her late husband, Mr Ooi Kai Peng.

Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Hungary opposition condemns Fidesz election video with fictitious execution scene

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

More than ever, videos expose the truth. And cloud it, too

In Minneapolis, activists have been able to gather more footage of confrontations with federal agents than their counterparts in Los Angeles, Chicago and elsewhere have.
In Minneapolis, activists have been able to gather more footage of confrontations with federal agents than their counterparts in Los Angeles, Chicago and elsewhere have.

Figure skating-Choreographer Richaud swaps jackets, personas to guide diverse group of skaters

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Short Program - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 10, 2026. Nika Egadze of Georgia with his coaches Eteri Tutberidze and Benoit Richaud after his performance during the Short Program REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Short Program - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 10, 2026. Nika Egadze of Georgia with his coaches Eteri Tutberidze and Benoit Richaud after his performance during the Short Program REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

ByteDance’s new AI video model goes viral as China looks for second DeepSeek moment

Seedance wins praise on Weibo for generating complex videos.
Seedance wins praise on Weibo for generating complex videos.

Sony to exit Blu-ray disc recorder market amid rise of streaming services

The Japanese electronics giant launched the world’s first Blu-ray recorder in 2003, with the format winning the war against HD DVD.
The Japanese electronics giant launched the world’s first Blu-ray recorder in 2003, with the format winning the war against HD DVD.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.