Tech Takes

In Singapore’s bustling business districts and crowded MRT carriages, protecting sensitive information on your laptop screen has become increasingly crucial. Whether you’re reviewing confidential documents at a busy café in Marina Bay or working on your presentation at Changi Airport’s terminal, the need for visual privacy has never been more important.

Imagine you’re in the heat of an FPS battle, surrounded by enemies and struggling to keep pace. Suddenly… BOOM! Red screen. You’re out. Was it reflexes, speed… or did you just lack the right equipment? Using AI-powered gaming peripherals could help you react faster and gain the upper hand.

What was once a futuristic concept, 3D printing—also known as additive manufacturing—has become an accessible reality for everyday users. This innovative technology has rapidly expanded from industrial applications to homes, classrooms, and small businesses. Thanks to open-source designs and accessible equipment, anyone can now fabricate complex objects from the comfort of their space.

With the academic year approaching and the growing importance of digital learning in Singapore’s educational landscape, choosing the right laptop for your studies has never been more crucial. Whether you’re preparing for your ‘A’ levels, starting your first year at NUS, NTU, or SMU, or pursuing a polytechnic diploma, this guide will help you select the perfect laptop that matches both your academic needs and budget.

Generation Alpha, comprising children born from 2010 onwards, represents Singapore's first fully digital-native generation. In a nation already known for its technological advancement and Smart Nation initiatives, these young digital natives have grown up immersed in one of the world's most connected societies, surrounded by smartphones, tablets, and AI assistants.

For Singaporean Alpha children, technology isn't merely a tool – it's an integral part of daily life, as demonstrated by their natural facility with educational apps, coding programs, and digital learning platforms that are increasingly common in Singapore's education system. This deep digital integration makes them distinct from previous generations, who witnessed Singapore's transformation from a developing nation to a global tech hub.

This digital-first characteristic of Singapore's Generation Alpha has significant implications

In Singapore’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of technological advances is crucial. Imagine starting your workday with a computer that truly understands you: whilst enjoying your morning kopi, it has already organised your emails by priority, generated an executive summary of that 30-page report you just received, and prepared a preliminary presentation based on your latest project data. While this might sound futuristic, it’s the reality that Microsoft Copilot is making possible today.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our computers is transforming how we interact with technology. Microsoft Copilot is one of the key tools in this evolution, where AI isn’t just another program or application, but an integral part of our device’s software. Thanks to new processors equipped with NPU (Neural Processing Unit) and operating systems specifically designed to leverage AI, we’re witnessing a