David Bénard

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | David Bénard

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine has relied heavily on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network for stable communications. However, recent diplomatic tensions with the United States could jeopardize the continuity of this program. If access to the Starlink network is shut down, Europeans have some interesting alternatives, although they may not yet provide the same level of service. In such a context, favoring a European solution would have several advantages.

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | David Bénard

With on-board incidents on the rise, more and more airlines are deciding to ban the use of power bank battery packs in their aircraft cabins. Others are opting for strict conditions of use. In view of the fire risks associated with the use of lithium battery power banks, several airlines have decided to ban their use and charging on board their fleets. The most recent, Thai Airways, has announced that this measure will come into force on March 15, 2025.

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | David Bénard

In recent months, China has seen the emergence of many highly competitive homegrown language models, competing with famous tools such as ChatGPT and Claude from the USA or Le Chat from France. Now, there's a new model getting attention – Manus, a new AI that is particularly powerful and partially autonomous. Manus, whose name draws inspiration from the Latin word for 'hand,' is a general artificial intelligence assistant intended to transform your thoughts into actions.

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | David Bénard

To avoid smartphone risks such as overheating, short-circuiting or even data hacks when charging your device, it is essential to avoid certain places and situations, whether at home or elsewhere. At homeIt is strongly recommended not to charge a smartphone on a flammable surface, such as a bed, sofa or cushions. The device is at risk of overheating while charging and could, in the worst scenario, cause a fire to start.

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | David Bénard

Singapore is confirming its commitment to developing autonomous transport by launching a new call for pilot projects for driverless buses. By 2026, several of these vehicles should be operating on the streets of the city's financial centre. Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced the deployment, in mid-2026, of the first six 16-seat autonomous buses on routes 400 and 191, serving the Marina Bay and Shenton Way areas in the city-state's business district.