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AQSolotl has opened a Johor Bahru office for quantum-control hardware, strengthening Malaysia’s ties to Singapore’s quantum research ecosystem.

Five portable power stations for 2026, compared by capacity, output, portability, and use case for work, travel, RVs, and backup power.

Truecaller Scam Checker lets users check suspicious links, numbers, and messages for free as the company expands its fraud protection beyond caller ID.

Compare six AI meeting note takers for 2026, including Fathom, Fireflies, Otter, Granola, Fellow, and Notta on pricing, free plans, and features.

Crusoe dropped Boom Supersonic’s $1.25B turbine deal while continuing to secure gas generation, batteries, and grid power for AI data centers.

ASUS, Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo offer five credible Surface Pro alternatives with different strengths in performance, portability, software, and price.

ADB lifted Southeast Asia’s growth outlook as AI-linked investment expands, but infrastructure, skills, and costs are creating uneven gains.

Dell’s $999 XPS Googlebook undercuts Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 8 by about $400, but Windows compatibility may justify the premium.

Beats 360 undercuts Sony’s WH-1000XM6 by $110, but the trade-offs span sound, ANC, wired audio, workout use, and platform features.

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The EU and Philippines are nearing a trade pact that could reshape digital commerce, cloud access, and public-sector tech procurement.

Googlebook, Galaxy Book, Chromebook Plus, and Windows laptops take different approaches to Android apps, file sharing, messages, calls, and phone continuity.