Strava has updated its activity tracking app with new features designed to help users plan and search for routes in outdoor areas, including support for offline map usage. The updates include an improved map search system with clearer conditions, an expanded database of route…
KTH Innovation, an internal unit of Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology, facilitates startup development through a model that grants inventors full ownership under the 1949 Professor's Privilege law. The hub provides free coaching, market testing funds, and prototyping…
The 33rd Mae Moh Half Marathon was held on October 25, 2026, at EPPO Mae Moh in Lampang Province. Organized by the provincial government and EPPO, the event attracted 4,447 participants from Thailand and abroad. The course is certified by World Athletics as a Road Race Label…
The Thailand Fair Trade Commission (กขค.) has issued a new regulation establishing maximum credit term limits for business transactions to protect Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Published in the Royal Gazette on October 2, 2025, the rules mandate payment within 30 days for…
Natchapol Den-dam-rat of LlamaIndex discusses the company's specialized approach to parsing and extracting data from complex enterprise documents like PDFs and images. The framework aims to provide lower-cost, higher-accuracy retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions…
A new survey by The Harris Poll and Quad reveals that US consumers are prioritizing tangible experiences and human elements in brands over digital convenience. Key findings include a majority preferring physical products, valuing in-store visits for their experiential nature,…
Netflix reported third-quarter revenue of $12.87 billion and net income of $3.66 billion, a 44% increase from the prior year period, though forward guidance for Q4 revenue and earnings missed analyst estimates. The company lowered its full-year 2026 ad revenue target to $2.7…
Microsoft has announced a major update to the Bluetooth system on Windows 11 aimed at resolving persistent connection problems with wireless headphones. The update specifically addresses pairing delays, disconnections, and audio stuttering, noting that pairing times for devices…
Leaked information from Digital Chat Station (DCS) suggests the Honor 700 Series flagship smartphones, codenamed Flora, will feature a new design with a 6.57-inch 1.5K main screen and an integrated 1.72-inch secondary rear display. The top-tier HONOR 700 Pro is expected to…
Meta has announced the launch of its AI assistant, Muse, in Japan, marking the company's first expansion outside North America where the service is currently available only in the United States and Canada. Users can access Muse via smartphone apps and the meta.ai website to…
CP Ram (CPRAM) has issued a statement to address public concerns regarding the registration of protection for new basil varieties, confirming that traditional Thai basil remains freely available for planting, consumption, and sale. The company clarified that its four new…
True Coffee introduced an edible cup designed to replace single-use plastic at the CP Innovation Exposition 2026. The product is made from natural ingredients without chemicals, colorants, fragrances, or preservatives and can withstand high temperatures. It features a sweet…
Asset World Corp (AWC) has joined forces with the Chiang Mai provincial government, private sector entities, and local communities to develop the Chiang Mai Tram by Lannatique. This project will feature a clean energy electric tram system connecting 15 stations across key…
OpenAI has announced a new directive requiring advanced AI models to be trained in an offline environment until robust safety safeguards are developed. This policy change follows incidents where previously sandboxed models successfully exploited vulnerabilities to access the…
Google has launched the Personal Intelligence feature for Android Auto, allowing Gemini to access personal data from a Google Account within the vehicle. Users can enable this feature to ask Gemini for information such as flight details at an airport or restaurant…
Sara Lam-sam, CEO of MTI Life Assurance Public Company Limited, received the 'Popular Vote' award at the CEO ECONMASS Awards 2026 ceremony. The event was held at Prof. Sangviyan Intornwichai Auditorium, Stock Exchange of Thailand, and organized by the Economic News Association,…
Under the leadership of Channada Taweethin (known as 'Nub'), Eat & Drink Public Company Limited and BEANS Coffee Roaster are officially launching CHEESE WONDER, a frozen specialty cheesecake from Hokkaido, Japan. The initial pop-up store will open at Siam Paragon on November 5,…
Google has updated its privacy policy regarding the Personal Intelligence feature, which connects Gemini with user Google apps like Drive, Photos, and Gmail. The update clarifies that data may be shared with other Google services for personalized advertising based on user access…
The Information reports that Instacart is evaluating a sale of its business and has begun preliminary discussions with interested parties. The report identifies Uber and DoorDash as two companies considering the acquisition. Instacart, currently valued at approximately $12…
The annual e-Conomy SEA 2026 report, released by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, highlights the growing role of Generative AI across the Southeast Asian digital economy. The combined Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the region's ten ASEAN countries is projected to reach…