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+1 source·3 November 2026 · 13:52 UTC

Oppo Reno 17 series set for November China launch; leaks reveal 8,000mAh battery in standard model, 50MP periscope camera, and five color options

The standard Reno 17 is tipped to use Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Pro could run on Dimensity 8550; both may offer up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. Color options include First Snow White, Cocoa Brown, Starlight Pink, and Adventure Meow, though pricing and India plans remain unconfirmed.

+1 source·3 November 2026 · 13:52 UTC

Garmin Fenix 9 Pro sleep tracking falls short as reviews flag less reliable data than Fitbit and Whoop; premium pricing starts at S$1,389

The fenix 9 Pro's sleep stage tracking often overestimates deep sleep and struggles with REM detection, a shortcoming competitors handle more precisely. The watch also introduces Garmin Epic, which compiles activities into shareable stories, and doubles storage to 64GB across all models.

+1 source·3 November 2026 · 13:52 UTC

Xiaomi 18 Pro series set for global launch in November, starting with Singapore; Watch S5 41mm and Clip Earbuds likely to debut alongside

The 18 Pro series features a 200MP Leica triple camera, a secondary AMOLED back display, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 CPU. Singapore users can reserve a S$300 coupon, with free gifts up to S$1,399.

2 November 2026

+2 sources·2 November 2026 · 11:38 UTC

Global disruption of Advanced Passenger Processing systems knocks out Changi Airport self-service kiosks for about 3 hours; airlines return to manual check-in

The failure, which began at 8:30am, forced several airlines to use manual check-in, with Scoot experiencing a 45-minute disruption and deploying extra staff. At Xiamen Airlines' Terminal 1 counters, a queue of around 50 passengers formed after 12:45pm, with one family waiting 35 minutes.

+2 sources·2 November 2026 · 11:38 UTC

Binance restarts cryptocurrency withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack; customers pull $3.6 billion as FBI probes

Net withdrawals account for just over 2% of Binance's $171 billion in assets under management. The FBI published wallet addresses linked to the attackers and urged industry partners to block transactions, while hackers continue laundering funds across thousands of addresses.

+2 sources·2 November 2026 · 11:38 UTC

Singapore probes 45 firms over Changi Airport work pass offences as 270 workers may have been illegally deployed

MOM found Employment Pass holders performing baggage handling duties with false salary and occupation declarations. Under the EFMA, false declarations carry fines up to $20,000 and two years' imprisonment, while illegal deployment penalties reach $10,000.

+2 sources·2 November 2026 · 11:38 UTC

Metrocon chairman Alvin Lim Yee Hong resigns after charge over unlicensed worker dormitory; faces fine up to S$500,000 and two years' jail.

The dormitory housed 173 workers from four companies and had about 300 bed spaces, according to MOM's January inspection. Lim intends to contest the charge and wishes to be reconsidered for reappointment after the legal proceedings conclude, subject to regulatory approval.

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