Technology
Nearly 300 million smartphones shipped in Q1 of 2026
|
According to market research company Omdia, the global smartphone market shipped 298.5 million units in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 1% compared to the same period in 2025.
Google Gemini allows creating files directly from the command input bar
|
Gemini has just been upgraded by Google with the ability to create and export files directly from the command input bar.
Google Translate adds pronunciation training feature, AI-supported
|
Google adds a pronunciation training feature, supported by artificial intelligence on Translate, to help users improve their speaking skills in real time.
Anthropic puts Claude into a professional creative ecosystem
|
Anthropic puts Claude into creative software, allowing direct interaction, helping designers, engineers, and artists increase efficiency and handle complex projects.
Meta continues to burn money into the metaverse and AI
|
Meta recorded high profits but still spent huge amounts on AI and AR/VR, raising concerns about efficiency and cost pressure in the near future.
New technology helps people with long fingernails no longer encounter obstacles with touch screens
|
A new nail polish can turn nails into styluses, helping users operate the screen more easily in many inconvenient situations.
Cyber security risk from supply chain attacks in APAC
|
Supply chain attacks are becoming a common cybersecurity threat to businesses around the world, including Asia-Pacific.
Meta expands shopping feature, allows inserting product links directly in Reels
|
Meta is preparing to help content creators sell more easily by allowing direct shopping links to be inserted into Reels videos.
IPv6 reaches 67%, Vietnam is ready to switch to the new generation Internet
|
Vietnam continues to maintain its leading position in the world in IPv6 deployment, creating a platform for transitioning to the IPv6 only stage.
Belgium launches AI platform to identify military weapons at BEDEX 2026
|
Belgium introduces MEGA-Army military equipment identification AI platform at BEDEX 2026, allowing fast image analysis and technical data output.
Google Maps gradually completes geographical update after merger
|
Google Maps has initially updated administrative boundaries to commune and ward levels in Vietnam.
The number of advanced processors for smartphones will increase in 2026
|
It is expected that the number of advanced processors (from 5nm and below) will account for 60% of the market share by 2026, thanks to its strong application in high-end and mid-range smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S26 supports AirDrop, expanding sharing between iPhone and Android
|
Samsung has just announced that the Galaxy S26 series will support AirDrop through the Quick Share feature.
Apple sets WWDC 2026 schedule, AI continues to be a strategic card
|
Apple expects WWDC 2026 to create a turning point with important software and service updates amidst AI competition pressure.
Anthropic launches feature that allows Claude to operate directly on the computer
|
Anthropic adds to Claude the ability to control computers, opening a new step for proactive AI, while raising concerns about data security.
When AI becomes the "emotional advisor" of Gen Z
|
Not only supporting learning or work, AI is becoming a "emotional advisor" for many Gen Zs, but this trend also contains many concerns.
Tighten distribution sources, prevent spam messages and calls
|
The draft Decree on penalties for violations in the field of network security and personal data protection consulted by the Ministry of Public Security has many new points, tightening in the direction of directly handling the source of dissemination and technical infrastructure of messages, calls, and "junk" advertising.
Internal AI will help Meta leaders make decisions faster
|
AI helps Meta CEO make decisions faster thanks to personal assistants, shortens processes and accelerates the handling of important strategic issues.
Apple may put ads into the Map application
|
Apple is likely to advertise in the Map application from this summer.
New research paves the way to turn coal into high-value chemicals
|
Chinese scientists have researched to be able to turn coal into an important raw material for producing high-value chemicals.
