Today: May 17, 2024
Today: May 17, 2024

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Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe

The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes

Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe

Israel Aerospace sees interest in Arrow system that repelled Iran's missiles

Israel's Arrow defense systems helped thwart Iran's massive missile and drone attack last month, and a number of countries are now interested in purchasing the

Israel Aerospace sees interest in Arrow system that repelled Iran's missiles

Toyota tests new EV pickup truck ahead of mass production in Thailand

Toyota Motor is testing the new battery-electric Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance in different conditions as the car maker prepares to manufacture

Toyota tests new EV pickup truck ahead of mass production in Thailand

White House moves to protect US solar manufacturers from Chinese competition

The White House on Thursday said it would protect domestic solar factories from Chinese competition by scrapping a tariff exemption for imported double-sided panels and

White House moves to protect US solar manufacturers from Chinese competition

Digitalisation of banking creates new risks, says global watchdog

The digitalisation and entry of Big Tech into finance create new vulnerabilities and amplify existing risks in the banking system that may need new rules to mitigate,

Digitalisation of banking creates new risks, says global watchdog

Fewer people in the US plan to buy EVs this year, study shows

The number of buyers in the U.S. considering an electric vehicle purchase in 2024 has fallen from a year ago due to a shortage of affordable cars, inadequate charging infrastructure and

Fewer people in the US plan to buy EVs this year, study shows

SVB Financial to sell VC business SVB Capital

(Reuters) -Collapsed U.S. lender SVB Financial Group said on Thursday that an entity affiliated with Pinegrove Capital Partners will acquire its venture capital business, SVB Capital.

SVB Financial to sell VC business SVB Capital

Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions

(Reuters) -Microsoft is asking some of its China-based staff to consider transferring outside the country, the company said on Thursday, as Sino-U.S. relations strain amid a race for cutting-edge

Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions

Paramount shares fall after CNBC reports Sony rethinking its bid

(Reuters) -Shares of Paramount Global fell more than 7% on Tuesday after CNBC reported, citing sources, that Sony Pictures is rethinking its bid for the U.S. media company.

Paramount shares fall after CNBC reports Sony rethinking its bid

Tesla must face vehicle owners' lawsuit over self-driving claims

A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Tesla's bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's electric car company of misleading owners into believing that their vehicles

Tesla must face vehicle owners' lawsuit over self-driving claims

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland

IBM plans to hire up to 800 more people in Ireland to help build advanced software underpinned by AI technology, the biggest job announcement in the country's multinational sector

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland

Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas

Meta Platforms has restored Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting this week with a Hamas leader, saying they were

Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas

SoftBank Corp aims to help call centre workers by 'softening' angry customer calls with AI

(This May 16 story has been refiled to amend quotes to clarify that SoftBank was referring to workers and customers in general, not necessarily its own, in paragraphs 3 and 4) TOKYO (Reuters) -

SoftBank Corp aims to help call centre workers by 'softening' angry customer calls with AI

China's Nio aims to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said on Thursday it would launch one new model per year under its lower-priced Onvo brand and price them similarly to gasoline vehicles, as the

China's Nio aims to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand

Temu targeted in EU consumer group's complaint to EU tech regulator

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Chinese fast-fashion e-commerce retailer Temu was hit with a European Union complaint on Thursday over a potential breach of online content rules by the PDD Group-

Temu targeted in EU consumer group's complaint to EU tech regulator

Swedish court rejects Tesla appeal in licence plate case

A Swedish appeals court upheld on Thursday a dismissal of Tesla's lawsuit against Sweden's Transport Agency in a conflict over licence plates, part of a wider dispute between the U.S.

Swedish court rejects Tesla appeal in licence plate case

Recently delisted Toshiba to cut 4,000 jobs in restructuring drive

By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Toshiba said on Thursday it will cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically as the industrial conglomerate accelerates restructuring under new ownership.

Recently delisted Toshiba to cut 4,000 jobs in restructuring drive

Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election

An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song

Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election

Japan's Honda raises electrification investment to $65 billion through FY2030

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 billion over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year, it said on Thursday.

Japan's Honda raises electrification investment to $65 billion through FY2030

US prosecutors examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reports

(Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors are examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

US prosecutors examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reports

Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures

The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms

Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures

Indian vote body tells X to remove Modi party video targeting Muslims, opposition

India's Election Commission directed social media platform X on Tuesday to take down a video post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party after an opposition complaint that it

Indian vote body tells X to remove Modi party video targeting Muslims, opposition

One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

Auto technology has evolved

One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

Bridgewater piled into Mag Seven stocks in Q1 but spurned Tesla - filings

Bridgewater Associates piled into six of the so-called Magnificent Seven megacap U.S. stocks in the first quarter, making an $800 million bet on Google-parent

Bridgewater piled into Mag Seven stocks in Q1 but spurned Tesla - filings

KKR remedies on Telecom Italia deal expected next week, source says

U.S. investment firm KKR will likely offer remedies next week in an attempt to secure EU antitrust approval to buy Telecom Italia's (TIM) fixed-line access network,

KKR remedies on Telecom Italia deal expected next week, source says
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