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Skullcandy isn’t a name that usually comes to mind when you think of premium headphones. The Utah-based company has primarily made its name in the budget space, selling more on low prices and loud, sports-heavy marketing than the promise of excellent sound quality.With the new Method 360 ANC, the audio maker is trying to change that by latching onto another brand entirely. Skullcandy proudly boasts that its latest wireless earbuds feature “sound by Bose,” which is to say that Bose has supplied the acoustic tuning, ear tips and overall shape of the device. In fact, the new buds look quite…

[TOKYO/LONDON] The euro hit a one-month high against the greenback on Monday (May 26), after US President Donald Trump backed down from threatened 50 per cent duties on European Union shipments from Jun 1, as the bloc asked for time to “reach a good deal”.The US dollar continued its decline against a broad spectrum of other currencies as Trump’s policy reversals, as well as the sweeping spending and tax-cut Bill, turned investors away from US assets.“The ‘Sell America’ theme, which obviously was the dominant theme back in April, is back on show,” said Ray Attrill, head of FX research at…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…

[SINGAPORE] Maybank’s net profit for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2025, increased 4 per cent to RM2.6 billion (S$790 million), up from RM 2.5 billion in the previous corresponding period. Earnings per share increased to 21.45 sen, from 20.63 sen in the year-ago period.Return on equity was 11.3 per cent, up from 10.8 per cent in Q1 FY2024.  In a business update on Monday (May 26), the lender attributed the improved performance to increases in both its net fund-based income and non-interest income, which brought net operating income up 1.8 per cent year on year at RM7.7 billion. Net fund-based…

Marcus Ericsson shared his thoughts on the 2025 Indy 500.

SHANGHAI :Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Monday that its Taobao Instant Commerce portal, which delivers items within 60 minutes, has surpassed 40 million daily orders within a month of launching.The portal brings merchants from Alibaba’s food delivery arm Ele.me onto its main domestic shopping app, Taobao, and is part of a broader move among Chinese online platforms in recent months to invest billions in so-called “instant retail”.

[STOCKHOLM] Sweden’s Volvo Cars will cut 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs as part of a restructuring announced last month as it grapples with high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle demand and trade uncertainty, it said on Monday (May 26). The layoffs represent around 15 per cent of the company’s office staff, with close to three-quarters of job losses expected to occur in Sweden and the rest in the company’s global operation, Volvo Cars said in a statement. With most of its production based in Europe and China, Volvo Cars is more exposed to new US tariffs than many of its European rivals,…

Choosing the right insurance is essential for peace of mind, yet many people rush through the process or overlook important details. Health and term insurance serve different purposes, and understanding their features, benefits, and exclusions is key. Taking the time to evaluate these options carefully ensures you are well-prepared for life’s unexpected events. Why Should You Invest in Health Insurance and Term Insurance? Health insurance helps manage rising medical costs, while term insurance ensures that your family stays financially protected. Here’s a breakdown of the key features of each: Feature Health Insurance Term Insurance …

Alliance reflects growing momentum towards a regionally integrated Asean Power Grid[KUALA LUMPUR] Four energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam have inked an agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to the other two countries. “Together, the consortia will focus on unlocking Vietnam’s rich renewable energy resources – particularly offshore wind power – as a source for green electron generation and to supply clean electricity across borders,” said a joint statement from the four companies on Monday (May 26).The joint development agreement was signed at the sidelines of the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Malaysia was…

Inside the laptop/desktop examination bay at SK TES’s Fredericksburg, Va. site. Credit: SK tes Inside the laptop/desktop examination bay at SK TES’s Fredericksburg, Va. site. Credit: SK tes The details of each unit—CPU, memory, HDD size—are taken down and added to the asset tag, and the device is sent on to be physically examined. This step is important because “many a concealed drive finds its way into this line,” Kent Green, manager of this site, told me. Inside the machines coming from big firms, there are sometimes little USB, SD, SATA, or M.2 drives hiding out. Some were make-do solutions…