25% of Facebook Users in APAC
A quarter of Facebook’s population lives in the Asia Pacific region, says SocialBakers. Infographic inside.
Connected Devices in China Alone Worth Over $700B by 2020: GSMA
China will generate $707 billion (S$899B) in revenues, cost reduction and service improvements by the year 2020 according to GSMA and Machina Research.
Taiwan Investigates Missing Laptop From Navy Ship
Taiwan’s military is investigating how a laptop went missing from a guided-missile ship, with opposition lawmakers pointing the finger at Chinese spies.
Ultrabook Sales Skyrocket
Ultrabook sales soared 248 percent and prices dipped 10 percent from Q1 last year, marking an exciting trend in the thin and light computer sector.
Echelon 2012 Singapore: Builk Nabs Startup Marketplace Plum(b Bob)
Thailand construction social networking site Builk Asia bags top prize in Echelon 2012 Singapore’s Startup Marketplace. Korean lovers’ networking mobile app maker Between placed second.
At Computex, Windows 8 is the Name of the Game
Computex is key in determining whether the Windows 8 platform will make Ultrabooks and Intel-based Tablet hybrids relevant in a post-PC era.
Taiwan Computex to Showcase Laptop-Tablet Hybrids
Taiwan’s struggling computer makers will use this week’s Computex show to promote a new generation of ultra-thin laptops.
Filipino Kids Most Connected in the Asia Pacific Region – Study
A recent Cartoon Network research has found out that Filipino children are the most connected among their contemporaries from other Asia Pacific countries.
Smartphone Maker HTC Posts 70% Profit Drop
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp. has reported a 70 percent drop in first quarter profit as it faces keener competition from Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.
Apple Might Acquire Stake in Foxconn Through Parent Company Hon Hai
Apple is reportedly planning to buy a stake in Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, which owns Foxconn plants that manufacture the iPhone, iPad and iPod.




