As part of its goal to use more renewable energy in its datacenters, Microsoft said it has entered an agreement with Singapore-based clean energy firm Sunseap. The value of Microsoft’s investment was not disclosed, but an announcement today said it will create “the single-largest solar energy portfolio in Singapore to date.” Read More
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3 Singapore hidden gems not even hipsters know about
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In partnership with Uber & Canon
Discover your own #hiddencities
A world-class financial and business hub, Singapore is one of the most developed cities in the world — and certainly looks the part. From the floating infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands to the glitzy Singapore Flyer, the city’s most-photographed landmarks paint a picture of a place that’s incredibly well manicured and futuristic.
However, underneath the flashy surface lies a side of Singapore that’s quite unlike anywhere else — and Uber and Canon are on a mission to bring it under the spotlight. After compiling a year’s worth of transport data. Uber has located a handful of places that received the least amount of drop-off requests on the app. An extensive location scouting process helped nail down the forgotten corners that will make the best photographs, and a group of local influencers were sent to capture their unique beauty — with Canon’s EOS M mirrorless cameras. These arresting images are shared on both Uber’s and Canon’s Instagram feeds, under the hashtags Read more…
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Uber riders are again getting charged thousands of dollars for trips they didn’t take
Uber’s “phantom rides” have struck again.
Multiple Uber riders in Singapore are reporting being charged for rides halfway across the world that they never took, with charges of up to $2,949 (S$4,000).
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