Tech

Nudification, murder- and gambling-themed apps flagged in IMDA’s first app store audit

The audit also found that 24 apps were not rated 18+ according to the app stores’ own requirements.

GovTech retrenches 38 employees in second wave of layoffs

GovTech said the 38 affected roles in its second round of layoffs are primarily structured around traditional project delivery.

Firms here should ‘act now’ to fix critical PHP vulnerabilities: Singapore’s cybersecurity chief

PHP developers released urgent fixes on Oct 21 for vulnerabilities that had resided in the software for years until they were uncovered by artificial intelligence tools.

App to help diners with visual impairment at hawker centres among ideas at inaugural challenge

The team of four developed a prototype app to help diners with visual impairment find empty tables at hawker centres. They include product designers from Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) Tay Yu Qing and Genevieve Yip (in white), Ho Yin Mei, a principal design lead from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and Jeffrey Ang, a principal architect from the Urban Redvelopment Authority.

South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth

The annual e-Conomy report released on Oct 21 said that strong growth was seen across e-commerce, online travel, online media, as well as transport and food delivery.

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From Gran Turismo 7 to a smartphone with a second screen: How Xiaomi is linking cars, homes and devices

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 03: during round three of the Gran Turismo World Series at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands on October 03, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (NOTE TO USER - Gran Turismo 7: TM & © 2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. Manufacturers, cars, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. All rights reserved). (Photo by Clive Rose - Gran Turismo/Gran Turismo via Getty Images)

Rules governing tech can’t be monopolised by a handful of powerful states, big tech firms: Vivian

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also highlighted the increasing role of AI and tech companies in conflicts and global diplomacy.

Ubisoft slashes 70 jobs in Singapore; experts point to financial woes, not AI

Ubisoft Singapore laid off 70 employees on Oct 14, which makes up around 20 per cent of its total local workforce.

OpenAI says it backs Singapore’s call for AI incident transparency

Singapore have asked major AI companies for full and immediate transparency on AI incidents following the breach of the Australian national healthcare database.

Anthropic to work with Singapore to evaluate AI models for safety and security

Anthropic’s ASEAN general manager Dale Finlay (left) and co-founder Ben Mann speaking at Capella Singapore on Oct 14.

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