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First iOS 11 update rolls out to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch devices worldwide

The iOS 11.0.1 update comes with tonnes of bug fixes and minor changes.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Google Play Store 8.2.56 APK now available for download

The Google Play store's 8.2.56 update comes with some minor tweaks and bug fixes but has no significant update to the user interface yet it counters some probable threats.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

SHINee's Taemin turns dance mentor for KBS's 'The Unit'

Taemin to join KBS's "The Unit" as a dance mentor with the program also featuring an extraordinary auditioning method and has been made with a whopping budget of 1 billion won.

Sep 27, 2017

By Ambili S

K-pop

Levi Strauss in collaboration with Google introduces new denim jacket

The Levi's Commuter Trucker in collaboration with Google costs US$350 and will be available starting Wednesday, September 27, consisting of touch controls to help cyclists on and off the road.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

The cast of 'Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle'

Kingsman Sequel topples 'IT' record at Box Office with $61 Million

'Kingsman: The golden circle' is on a running streak in the Box Office with a collection of $62 million in offshore markets and $100 million globally.

Sep 27, 2017

By Sahana S

Samsung is now the most valued Asian brand: Study

Samsung tops the Best Global Brands 2017 among Asian companies, getting past Toyota for the first time.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Samsung

South Korean mobile carrier seeks global lead in 5G race

SK Telecom is seeking to become the first industry player to commercialise the superfast mobile network by 2019.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

US- trained Philippine marines take active step in terminating bloody war with extremists

US forces played an important role in terminating the war between Philippine and the Daesh inspired militant organization by training the Philippine Marines to defeat the extremist group.

Sep 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Russia to ban Facebook in 2018 unless it follows local data storage law

Russia's internet watchdog issues statement threatening the imminent ban of Facebook in the country by 2018.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Facebook

SingPass users to get MyInfo profile before 2017 ends

An official says MyInfo will help access and fill up online forms for government digital services with less hassle and inconvenience.

Sep 27, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Running Man's Song Ji Hyo talks playing new characters, being sleep deprived

Running Man member Song Ji-hyo participated in a photo shoot with 1st Look.

Sep 27, 2017

By Riddhiman Mukhopadhyay

The Villarrica Volcano is seen at night from Pucon town

Possibility of Mount Agung's eruption forces 76,000 to evacuate

Bali's Mount Agung to erupt after 55 years, posing possible threat to the locals and tourists alike and has forced 76,000 people to evacuate based on an emergency alert declared by the authorities.

Sep 27, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Surgeon Guarrera prepares donated harvested kidney to transplant into patient Abernathy as part of five-way...

Singapore: Organ donation and how it connects people

Since the first heart transplant was performed in 1990, Singapore has had a total of 73 heart transplants. There are currently 23 patients on the waiting list for a new heart.

Sep 27, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Twitter relaxes 140-character limit giving more room to tweet

Twitter increases character limit to 280: Check out hilarious reactions

Twitter has blessed a select few of its users with a 280 character limit in Tweets, increasing its previous limit of 140 characters. The update has evoked extremely funny reactions from the Twitterati.

Sep 27, 2017

By Adrita Biswas