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Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit

The space missions of the future will need to coordinate multiple satellites and spacecraft − and figure out how to refuel, repair and even replace them in orbit.

Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter

China's largest ride-hailing company, Didi Global, swung to a net profit of 1.4 billion yuan ($196.24 million) for the second quarter from a 300 million

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter
Business|Europe|Technology

UK watchdog shuts down probes into Apple and Google app stores

Britain's competition watchdog has closed its existing investigations into Apple and Google's respective app stores, awaiting new laws governing digital markets.

UK watchdog shuts down probes into Apple and Google app stores
News|Opinion|Technology

Quit dating apps, Russia tells border region citizens over security fears

Quit dating apps, Russia tells border region citizens over security fears

Quit dating apps, Russia tells border region citizens over security fears
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Peloton's earnings to draw focus on CEO search, efforts to grow subscribers

Peloton Interactive's investors will look for updates on its CEO appointment and efforts to grow subscribers in fiscal 2025 when the fitness equipment maker reports results

Peloton's earnings to draw focus on CEO search, efforts to grow subscribers
Europe|News|Technology

Neutral Swiss to join two EU security cooperation projects

Switzerland said on Wednesday it would participate in two European Union security initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation between armed forces in a bid to boost the neutral

Neutral Swiss to join two EU security cooperation projects
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Big Tech wants AI to be regulated. Why do they oppose a California AI bill?

California legislators are set to vote on a bill as soon as this week that would broadly regulate how artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in

Big Tech wants AI to be regulated. Why do they oppose a California AI bill?
Business|Finance|Technology

Xiaomi Q2 revenue beats estimate, reveals auto unit sales

China's Xiaomi Corp on Wednesday reported higher-than-expected revenue for the second quarter, revealing for the first time its auto business unit's contribution of 6.2 billion yuan

Xiaomi Q2 revenue beats estimate, reveals auto unit sales
Business|Technology

Tesla issuing new recall for 9,100 Model X SUVs over trim issue

Tesla has issued a recall for about 9,100 Model X sports utility vehicles in the U.S. over a trim on the roof that could separate, it said on Wednesday,

Tesla issuing new recall for 9,100 Model X SUVs over trim issue
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

Chinese body says EU draft on EV tariffs lacks objectivity, fairness

The European Union's draft findings from an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EV) lack objectivity and fairness, a Chinese industry body said on Wednesday.

Chinese body says EU draft on EV tariffs lacks objectivity, fairness
Business|Europe|Technology

China's SAIC vows to take further measures after EU draft findings on subsidies

China's SAIC Motor said on Wednesday it will take further legal measures to protect its rights and interests following the European Commission's draft findings from its anti-

China's SAIC vows to take further measures after EU draft findings on subsidies
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Four bodies retrieved from Mike Lynch's sunken yacht in Sicily

Four bodies were retrieved on Wednesday from the sunken wreck of a yacht belonging to the wife of British tech magnate Mike Lynch, the Italian fire

Four bodies retrieved from Mike Lynch's sunken yacht in Sicily
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Swiss launch instant payments to catch up with Europe

Swiss companies and consumers are now able to make instant electronic payments, catching up with other European financial centres where the ultra-fast transfers are

Swiss launch instant payments to catch up with Europe
Asia|Australia|Economy|Environment|Technology

World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government

An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia to transmit energy by a submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the Australian government granted environmental approvals for the $19 billion project on Wednesday

World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks'

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said it firmly opposes a revised draft from the European Union on punitive tariffs for Chinese made electric vehicles,

China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks'
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

FTC's bid to ban noncompete agreements rejected by federal judge in Texas

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor

FTC's bid to ban noncompete agreements rejected by federal judge in Texas
Business|News|Technology

EV startup Rivian's production chief joins Stellantis

Rivian's head of manufacturing is leaving the electric vehicle startup to join Stellantis at a time when the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickups is preparing to

EV startup Rivian's production chief joins Stellantis
Europe|News|Technology

Law firm Clifford Chance 'in shock' after lawyer missing in yacht disaster

A prominent New York lawyer who is among six missing passengers of a sunken yacht off Italy's coast was traveling with his longtime client, British tech entrepreneur Mike

Law firm Clifford Chance 'in shock' after lawyer missing in yacht disaster
Business|News|Technology

A new setback hits a Boeing jet: US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s

Boeing is suffering setbacks on one of its planes that's already in use and on a new model of its popular 777 jetliner

A new setback hits a Boeing jet: US will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s
Business|Technology

Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google

Energix Renewables said on Tuesday it has signed a long term agreement with Alphabet's Google to supply electricity and renewable energy credits generated from its solar projects to the

Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google
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US appeals court revives Google privacy class action

A U.S. appeals court said Google must face a revived lawsuit by Google Chrome users who said the company collected their personal information without permission, after

US appeals court revives Google privacy class action
Business|Entertainment|Technology

OpenAI signs content deal with Condé Nast

Sam Altman-led OpenAI on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership with Condé Nast to display content from its brands such as the Vogue and the New Yorker within the AI startup's products,

OpenAI signs content deal with Condé Nast
Business|Technology

Uber hires ex-Tesla exec Rebecca Tinucci to oversee EV transition, memo says

Uber Technologies has hired former Tesla executive Rebecca Tinucci to oversee the ride-hailing platform's shift to electric vehicles, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on

Uber hires ex-Tesla exec Rebecca Tinucci to oversee EV transition, memo says
Business|Health|News|Technology

US clinical trials in China questioned by US lawmakers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to ramp up scrutiny of U.S. clinical trials conducted in China, citing the risk

US clinical trials in China questioned by US lawmakers
Business|Europe|News|Technology

What we know about the sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht

The sinking of a luxury yacht on Aug. 19 off the northern coast of Sicily left seven people dead, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah and Morgan Stanley's

What we know about the sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht

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