Category: Platforms
Singapore issues directives to Apple and Google to curb government-agency spoofing on messaging apps
The directives, issued under the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA), are aimed at preventing scammers from impersonating Singapore government agencies on the two messaging platforms.
The feature is optimised for categories that require detailed comparison, such as electronics, beauty, home and garden, kitchen appliances, and sports and outdoor gear. For simpler questions—such as finding a price or checking a feature—the standard ChatGPT response remains available.
USA – Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Semrush Holdings, Inc., the operator of the Semrush brand visibility platform, in an all-cash transaction valued at $12 per share, representing a total equity value of approximately $1.9 billion. The acquisition will combine Adobe and Semrush’s...
Indonesia – A probe by global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) has uncovered dozens of illegal gambling promotions disguised as legitimate ads across Meta platforms in Indonesia. In a report released to news sites, AFP said gambling promoters are using deceptive marketing tactics to reach Indonesian...
Hong Kong – Teads expands its connected TV footprint in Hong Kong through a partnership with myTV SUPER, giving advertisers direct access to the homescreen on set-top boxes. myTV SUPER reaches 2.7 million monthly active users, with strong penetration among family households and high-income consumers....
Manila, Philippines — A recent nationwide survey on rural audiences has revealed that Filipinos living outside major cities are increasingly connected online while continuing to engage with traditional media such as radio and television. According to the study conducted by Nielsen, the findings show...
In a world where speed often eclipses sincerity, EtonHouse International Education Group has found a way to do both—and beautifully so. With international education becoming more competitive than ever, EtonHouse International Education Group faced a defining challenge: how to scale its admissions...
Singapore — Canva has announced the launch of Affinity, an all-new professional design application that combines photo editing, vector design, and page layout tools in a single integrated platform. The update introduces a refreshed brand identity and marks a new chapter for Affinity under the Canva portfolio....
Singapore – Meta is doubling down on its fight against online scams in Singapore, launching new safeguards across its platforms and ramping up digital literacy initiatives to help users stay one step ahead of fraudsters. Among the most significant updates, WhatsApp now issues alerts when users attempt...
Global — Canva has unveiled what it describes as its “biggest product launch to date” with the introduction of its Creative Operating System, a platform that combines an upgraded Visual Suite, a new design-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model, and expanded tools for businesses to manage brand growth...
