Today: December 04, 2024
Today: December 04, 2024

Technology

Asia|Business|Technology

China's Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars

China's Hesai Group, the world's largest maker of lidar sensors for autonomous driving, said it plans to slash the price of its key product by half next year which should lead to

China's Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars
Australia|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
Business|Technology

OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 billion stock to SoftBank, sources say

ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is allowing its employees to sell roughly $1.5 billion worth of shares in a new tender offer to Japan's

OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 billion stock to SoftBank, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifies

Chinese automaker BYD is asking its suppliers to cut their prices, in a sign that a brutal price war in the world's largest auto market is set to escalate.

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifies
Business|Economy|Technology

FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after convening a review board to consider concerns about Boeing

FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Foxconn says global presence to shield it from Trump tariffs

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday it expects any impact of new tariffs from U.S.

Foxconn says global presence to shield it from Trump tariffs
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say
Business|Technology

Samsung Electronics changes chip chiefs after Chairman Lee confronts 'crisis'

Samsung Electronics sought to inject impetus into its memory and foundry chip units by appointing new leaders on Wednesday, as it scrambles to catch

Samsung Electronics changes chip chiefs after Chairman Lee confronts 'crisis'
Australia|Technology

Australia nears social media ban for children after heated debate

Australia moved closer on Wednesday to banning social media for children under 16 after the parliament's lower house passed a bill even as Alphabet's

Australia nears social media ban for children after heated debate
Australia|Business|Technology

Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law

Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years from social media

Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway

Federal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed in New York City’s subway system

Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

HP forecasts Q1 profit below estimates on sluggish demand in PC market

HP forecast its first-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, signaling persistent choppy demand in the personal computers market and sending the company's

HP forecasts Q1 profit below estimates on sluggish demand in PC market
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dell forecasts downbeat fourth-quarter revenue on PC weakness

Dell forecast fourth-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker demand for its traditional PCs and competition from rival server

Dell forecasts downbeat fourth-quarter revenue on PC weakness
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts

Netflix won the dismissal on Tuesday of a shareholder lawsuit accusing the streaming company of downplaying the impact on subscriber growth of account sharing, where

Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds
Technology|US

Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status

Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration
Business|Technology

US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has approved a license for T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink unit to provide supplemental

US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones
Business|Election|Technology|US

Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed

Billionaire Elon Musk has been using his social media platform X to go to bat for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and promote his own

Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed
Business|Europe|Technology

WhatsApp takes EU privacy board battle to top European court

Meta's WhatsApp took its fight against the European Data Protection Board to Europe's highest court on Tuesday, saying it should be able to challenge a ruling that

WhatsApp takes EU privacy board battle to top European court
Africa|Business|Technology

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa

Orange will enlist OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI large language models (LLMs) to translate regional African languages for the French telecoms operator, it said on Tuesday.

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GE reaches $362.5 million shareholder settlement over power unit

General Electric, doing business as GE Aerospace, will pay $362.5 million in cash to resolve a long-running shareholder lawsuit accusing it of hiding risks at

GE reaches $362.5 million shareholder settlement over power unit
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design

British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design

British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design
Technology|US

US Air Force says drones spotted over its military bases in England

A number of unidentified drones have been spotted over three United States Air Force bases in England over the last six days, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

US Air Force says drones spotted over its military bases in England
Technology

6 steps you should take after a data breach

With the number of data breach victims up nearly 500% in 2024, Experian provides six steps to take if your information is compromised.

6 steps you should take after a data breach
Science|Technology

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

Pathogens have distinct electrical charges, shapes and sizes. Measuring how quickly they move through an electric field can help researchers separate different species in a sample in minutes.

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity
Business|Economy|Technology

Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while Kohl's sees slump deepen

Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials

Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while Kohl's sees slump deepen
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more

Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more

Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels

The expansion of green jet fuels could suffer a significant set-back under president-elect Donald Trump, according to aviation officials, who fear the reversal

Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

President Joe Biden’s administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory

Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Best Buy annual forecasts take a knock from weak electronics demand

Best Buy trimmed its annual forecasts and joined a host of U.S. retailers in signaling a promotion-heavy holiday sales season, as customers remain cautious about

Best Buy annual forecasts take a knock from weak electronics demand
Crime|Technology

UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns

Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk's X social media platform as concerns over its role in promoting violence and extreme content persist, a

UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns
Asia|Technology

Tencent to end Nintendo Switch eShop sales and services in China from 2026

Tencent Nintendo Switch said on Tuesday that the Chinese eShop and other online services for the Nintendo Switch will gradually cease operations starting in 2026.

Tencent to end Nintendo Switch eShop sales and services in China from 2026
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump eyes "AI czar", Axios reports

Republican President-elect Donald Trump is considering naming an "AI czar" in the White House to coordinate federal policy and governmental use of artificial intelligence, Axios reported

Trump eyes "AI czar", Axios reports
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

What's behind the private equity battle for Fuji Soft?

KKR has gained the upper hand in its clash with another private equity giant, Bain Capital, to take little-known Japanese IT firm Fuji Soft private.

What's behind the private equity battle for Fuji Soft?
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack

Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used
Business|Technology

Huawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own software

Huawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own software

Huawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own software
Europe|Technology|World

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden is asking a Chinese vessel to return to Swedish waters to help facilitate an investigation into recent breaches of undersea fibre-optic cables in the Baltic Sea, Prime

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Business|Technology

Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphone as new US chip curbs loom

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 70 smartphone series on Tuesday, bolstering its premium smartphone comeback while showcasing its own

Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphone as new US chip curbs loom
Business|Europe|Technology

Google to tweak search results in Europe after rivals complained

Google plans to make adjustments to displaying search results on its platform in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites

Google to tweak search results in Europe after rivals complained
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Rivian gets $6.6 billion conditional loan approval to build Georgia EV plant

Rivian said on Monday it has received conditional approval for a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S.

Rivian gets $6.6 billion conditional loan approval to build Georgia EV plant
Science|Technology

The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time

The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said

The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
Australia|Technology

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16,

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Science|Technology

Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’ from spacecraft

Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’ from spacecraft

Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’ from spacecraft
Business|Technology

Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel has cooled, Bloomberg News reports

Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel is said to have cooled due to complexities associated with the deal, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Qualcomm's interest in acquiring Intel has cooled, Bloomberg News reports
Science|Technology

Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after explosion

Japan's space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday after it exploded and caught fire, a repeated failure that will likely push the

Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after explosion
Technology|Local

L.A. to install 100 license plate readers for crime prevention

LOS ANGELES — City officials announced that a network of 100 automated license plate readers will be installed across seven San Fernando Valley neighborhoods by year’s end as part of a new crime prevention initiative. According to Los Angeles City Councilman John Lee, who spearheaded the $500,000 project, the cameras will monitor intersections in Chatsworth, Northridge, Granada Hills, Sherwood Forest, Porter Ranch, West Hills, and North Hills. Lee said in a statement that the communities “have been asking for change and pleading with their government representatives to address issues of crime” in their neighborhoods.  The L.A. Police Department’s Devonshire Division

L.A. to install 100 license plate readers for crime prevention
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Technology|US

Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits

If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, it’s likely that fewer buyers will choose EVs

Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
Business|Economy|Technology|US

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

A U.S. federal appeals court is expected to rule by Dec. 6 whether to uphold a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the U.S. by

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Business|Technology

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
Technology|US

US rejects bid to rethink new automobile automatic emergency braking rules

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US rejects bid to rethink new automobile automatic emergency braking rules
Business|Finance|Technology

Zoom raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, expands share repurchase

Zoom Video Communications raised its forecast for fiscal 2025 revenue and adjusted profit on Monday, anticipating robust demand for its online video conferencing software

Zoom raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, expands share repurchase
Business|Entertainment|Technology

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
Business|Technology|US

Starbucks faces disruptions following ransomware attack on software supplier

Starbucks said the aftermath of a ransomware attack on a software supplier has been affecting its ability to pay baristas and manage their schedules, the company's spokesperson said on

Starbucks faces disruptions following ransomware attack on software supplier
Business|Technology|US

Meta faces April trial in FTC case seeking to unwind Instagram merger

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will face trial in April over the U.S.

Meta faces April trial in FTC case seeking to unwind Instagram merger
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors

The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations

Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors
Environment|Technology|US

Tesla would likely be excluded from new California EV tax credits -governor's office says

Tesla's electric vehicles likely would not qualify for California's new state tax credits under a proposal in the works if President-elect Donald Trump

Tesla would likely be excluded from new California EV tax credits -governor's office says
Americas|Business|Sports|Technology|US

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Business|Technology

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported issues with Outlook, Teams and other services on Monday

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues
Business|Finance|Technology

California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says

California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says

California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology|US

'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think

More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt

'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
Business|Technology

As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?

Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuries

As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Technology|Lifestyle

The best 7-passenger SUVs of 2025

CarGurus presents a guide to the most popular three-row SUVs on the market.

The best 7-passenger SUVs of 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit

Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Intel expects US to shave chip-making grant, sources say

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Intel expects US to shave chip-making grant, sources say
Crime|Technology

Modern survival skills: How to check if a tracking number is real

Spokeo shares actionable tips to prevent and survive fake tracking number scams.

Modern survival skills: How to check if a tracking number is real
Business|Environment|Technology

Tesla racked up greenhouse emissions credits in 2023 as other automakers lagged

Tesla generated nearly 34 million metric tons of greenhouse gas credits in the 2023 model year by selling electric vehicles, as the auto industry racked up

Tesla racked up greenhouse emissions credits in 2023 as other automakers lagged
Business|Crime|Technology|US

New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach

The New York Attorney General's office fined car insurance company Geico $9.75 million on Monday for hacks that obtained personal information on 116,000 drivers in the state.

New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say

European Union and Chinese officials are discussing alternatives to European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), including minimum prices at which such cars could be sold

EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Biden policies attract $1 trillion in US economic investments, White House says

Companies have pledged to invest more than $1 trillion in U.S. industries such as semiconductors and clean energy during the Biden administration, the White House said on Monday

Biden policies attract $1 trillion in US economic investments,  White House says
Business|Europe|Technology

EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules

Bluesky, the rapidly growing social media platform, is violating EU regulations by failing to disclose important details, a European Commission spokesperson told reporters during

EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules
Business|Technology

Nvidia shows AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds

Nvidia on Monday showed a new artificial intelligence model for generating music and audio that can modify voices and generate novel sounds - technology aimed at the

Nvidia shows AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds
Business|Technology

Lilium's fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch

The race to become the first Western air-taxi company to carry passengers lost a high-profile competitor this month when Germany's Lilium succumbed

Lilium's fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch
Asia|Business|Technology

Indonesia says Apple's $100 million investment proposal inadequate

Indonesia said a $100 million investment proposal from Apple to build an accessory and component plant was not enough for the country to allow the tech giant to sell its latest

Indonesia says Apple's $100 million investment proposal inadequate
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Top NATO official calls on business leaders to prepare for 'wartime scenario'

A top NATO military official on Monday urged businesses to be prepared for a wartime scenario and adjust their production and distribution lines accordingly, in order to be less

Top NATO official calls on business leaders to prepare for 'wartime scenario'
Science|Technology|US

The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste

The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste

The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste
Business|Technology|US

Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly

The Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly

Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
Asia|Technology|US|World

Satellite images suggest North Korea expanding missile plant, researchers say

North Korea is expanding a key weapons manufacturing complex that assembles a type of short-range missile used by Russia in Ukraine,

Satellite images suggest North Korea expanding missile plant, researchers say
Business|Technology

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account says

The X account for internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom says he has suffered a “serious stroke.”

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account says
Asia|Business|Technology

BYD says it will launch new generation of blade batteries next year

China's electric vehicle giant BYD said it will launch a new generation of blade batteries in 2025, Chinese state media CGTN reported on Saturday.

BYD says it will launch new generation of blade batteries next year
Technology

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korean prosecutors requested on Monday a five-year jail term for Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y.

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Tech-wary Germans get hooked with online shopping habit

In only a few years, Germans have become a nation of online shoppers, with most now turning to devices to buy clothes, groceries and medicines in the wake of the

Tech-wary Germans get hooked with online shopping habit
Asia|Business|Technology|US

China welcomes Nvidia's continued presence, pledges better environment for foreign firms

China welcomes the presence of Nvidia and aims to build a better business environment for foreign firms, its vice commerce minister told an executive of the U.S. chip maker at a

China welcomes Nvidia's continued presence, pledges better environment for foreign firms
Business|Technology|US

The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing

A federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody

The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing
Australia|Business|Technology

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16
Business|Technology

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Chinese startups suffer as IPO freeze prompts investors to exercise redemption rights

Chinese startups are increasingly struggling with demands from early-stage venture capitalists to return their investment or face lawsuits, after failing to provide an exit via a market

Chinese startups suffer as IPO freeze prompts investors to exercise redemption rights
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US plans to reduce Intel's $8.5 billion federal chips grant below $8 billion - New York Times

The U.S. government plans to reduce Intel Corp's preliminary $8.5 billion federal chips grant to less than $8 billion, the New York Times reported on Sunday citing unnamed sources.

US plans to reduce Intel's $8.5 billion federal chips grant below $8 billion - New York Times
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia will not intimidate us with cyberthreats, UK minister tells NATO

Britain and its allies will not be intimidated by Russian cyberthreats into stopping supporting Ukraine, British cabinet office minister Pat McFadden said on

Russia will not intimidate us with cyberthreats, UK minister tells NATO
Business|Science|Technology

Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe

Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe

Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US

Software company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attack

Software company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attack

Software company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attack
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Former BP boss Looney to chair US data company Prometheus Hyperscale

Oil major BP's former CEO Bernard Looney is set to chair Prometheus Hyperscale, the U.S.-based data company said on Sunday. 

Former BP boss Looney to chair US data company Prometheus Hyperscale
Asia|Business|Technology

Indian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold

India's antitrust body has turned down a request from Apple to put a hold on an investigation report which found the company breached competition laws, allowing

Indian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold
Economy|Finance|Technology|US

What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote work

What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote work

What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote work
Technology|World

Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain

Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain

Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?

School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?

School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
Technology|US

National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, White House says

National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, White House says

National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, White House says
Business|Election|Finance|Technology|US

TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports

ByteDance-owned TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal

TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur
Technology|World

Russia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says

Russia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says

Russia will keep testing new ballistic missile, Putin says
Business|Technology

China's Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in 6-12 months

China's Huawei, blacklisted by the U.S., said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system in coming months as it seeks widespread help to

China's Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in 6-12 months
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

White House officials meet with telecoms execs on suspected China hack

Senior White House officials met on Friday with telecommunications executives to discuss China's "significant cyber espionage campaign targeting the sector," the White House

White House officials meet with telecoms execs on suspected China hack
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly $350 billion

Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly $350 billion

Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly $350 billion
Business|Finance|Technology

Nissan persuades US court to decertify brake defect class actions

Nissan persuaded a federal appeals court on Friday to decertify 10 class actions accusing the Japanese automaker of selling cars and SUVs with defective automatic

Nissan persuades US court to decertify brake defect class actions
Business|Technology

Samsung ordered to pay $118 million for infringing Netlist patents

A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, on Friday awarded computer memory company Netlist $118 million in damages from Samsung Electronics in a patent lawsuit over technology

Samsung ordered to pay $118 million for infringing Netlist patents
Business|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020

Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election

Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020
Business|Economy|Education|Technology|US

Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services

The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power

Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says

Brussels and Beijing are nearing a solution over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports into the bloc, the chair of the trade committee of the European Parliament told a

EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
Science|Technology|World

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
Health|Technology

Digital Isolation: Half of Teens Report Zero Real Social Contact Despite Being 'Connected

New research reveals a growing disconnect between digital connectivity and genuine social interaction. Half of surveyed teenagers report no real-time social contact during hourly check-ins despite having access to numerous communication platforms. The findings emerge from a Harvard study led by researcher Laura Marciano, who tracked 500 teenagers’ social interactions over several weeks during summer break. The research adds to mounting evidence of technology’s complex role in loneliness and isolation—in 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness an epidemic.  While technology in itself may not directly cause loneliness, researchers identified three key behavioral patterns linking digital habits with social

Digital Isolation: Half of Teens Report Zero Real Social Contact Despite Being 'Connected
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Netflix set for biggest weekly gain since January after Paul-Tyson fight

Netflix shares were on track for a fifth consecutive gain on Friday and set for their biggest weekly percentage rise since January, after the streaming

Netflix set for biggest weekly gain since January after Paul-Tyson fight
Technology|US|World

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says

Chinese hackers are positioning themselves in U.S. critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said on Friday.

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says
Europe|Technology|World

Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and had a stock ready

Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat
Business|Technology

Procter & Gamble doubles down on China’s TikTok to reverse sales slump

Procter & Gamble has been revamping its marketing and line-up of influencers on fast-growing Chinese shopping app Douyin in recent months, helping its Pantene

Procter & Gamble doubles down on China’s TikTok to reverse sales slump
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Delivery man on electric unicycle brings personal connection to customers

Delivery man on electric unicycle brings personal connection to customers

Delivery man on electric unicycle brings personal connection to customers
Technology

Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Spokeo shares tips to spot fake online shopping sites and prevent getting scammed.

Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites
Technology

Childhood technology addiction drove him to a dangerous place. Now, he advocates for digital intentionalism.

Childhood technology addiction drove him to a dangerous place. Now, he advocates for digital intentionalism.

Childhood technology addiction drove him to a dangerous place. Now, he advocates for digital intentionalism.
Business|Technology|US

Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta

The Supreme Court is allowing a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against Facebook parent Meta stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm

Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

German auto supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs in further sign of carmakers' woes

Germany's technology and services company Bosch is cutting its automotive division workforce by as many as 5,500 jobs in the next several years, in another sign of the headwinds hitting the German and global auto industries

German auto supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs in further sign of carmakers' woes
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Sirius XM found liable in New York lawsuit over subscription cancellations

A New York state judge found Sirius XM Holdings liable in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit accusing the satellite radio and streaming company

Sirius XM found liable in New York lawsuit over subscription cancellations
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

Disabled rideshare users have for years reported having less access to Lyft and Uber than able-bodied people

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination
Technology

Apple and Google face UK investigation into mobile browser dominance

A British watchdog says Apple and Google aren't giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsers

Apple and Google face UK investigation into mobile browser dominance
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Canadian neurosurgeons seek six patients for Musk's Neuralink brain study

Canadian neurosurgeons in partnership with Elon Musk's Neuralink have regulatory approval to recruit six patients with paralysis willing to have a thousand

Canadian neurosurgeons seek six patients for Musk's Neuralink brain study
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Whoopi Goldberg launches new All Women's Sports Network

Entertainment legend Whoopi Goldberg joins World Sport's Don Riddell to discuss the new television network she co-founded, the All Women's Sports Network, which launched last week.

Whoopi Goldberg launches new All Women's Sports Network
Business|Finance|Technology

DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit
Science|Technology

AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond

The damage AI algorithms cause is not easily remedied. Breaking algorithmic harms into four categories results in pieces that better align with the law and points the way to better regulation.

AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Who are bankrupt Northvolt's creditors?

Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States with debts of $5.8 billion and only $30 million in cash

Who are bankrupt Northvolt's creditors?
Health|Science|Technology

How a brain changes during space travel

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the effects that traveling through space has on astronauts.

How a brain changes during space travel
Business|Technology

Elon Musk has pledged to settle Mars. A prize-winning book offers a reality check

Elon Musk has pledged to settle Mars. A prize-winning book offers a reality check

Elon Musk has pledged to settle Mars. A prize-winning book offers a reality check
Business|Europe|Technology

EU regulators scrap probe into Apple's e-book rules after complaint was withdrawn

EU antitrust regulators on Friday closed a four-year long investigation into Apple's rules for competing e-book and audiobook apps developers after the complainant withdrew its

EU regulators scrap probe into Apple's e-book rules after complaint was withdrawn
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says new Russian missile reached speed of over 13,000 kph

The Russian missile that struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday reached a top speed of more than 13,000 kph (8,000 mph) and took about 15 minutes to reach its target from its

Ukraine says new Russian missile reached speed of over 13,000 kph
Science|Technology

Fast-forming alien planet has astronomers intrigued

Astronomers have spotted orbiting around a young star a newborn planet that took only 3 million years to form - quite swift in cosmic terms - in a discovery that

Fast-forming alien planet has astronomers intrigued
Business|Election|Technology|US

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who were tapped by Republican President-elect Donald Trump to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, have

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Hyundai recalls over 145,000 electrified US vehicles on loss of drive power

South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor is recalling about 145,235 electrified vehicles in the United States due to a loss of drive power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Hyundai recalls over 145,000 electrified US vehicles on loss of drive power
Business|Political|Technology|US

Germany's Merkel laments influence of big business on Trump

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has called the influence of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump a "huge concern".

Germany's Merkel laments influence of big business on Trump
Business|Europe|Technology

Northvolt CEO steps down, saying group needs up to $1.2 billion

Northvolt's CEO and co-founder Peter Carlsson stepped down on Friday, a day after Europe's biggest hope for an electric vehicle battery champion filed for U.S.

Northvolt CEO steps down, saying group needs up to $1.2 billion
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

STOXX 600 jumps over 1% to one-week high on real-estate boost

European real estate stocks surged, propelling the benchmark index to a one-week high on Friday, while easing of

STOXX 600 jumps over 1% to one-week high on real-estate boost
Australia|Technology

Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet

An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media

Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

How the US tracks ballistic missile launches

The United States has layers of sensors that can spot, track and identify ballistic missile launches such as the Russian IRBM fired at Ukraine on Thursday - a Cold

How the US tracks ballistic missile launches
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on $100,000

Bitcoin touched a record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the $100,000 barrier, in a stellar rally for the

Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on $100,000
Asia|Business|Economy|Opinion|Technology

China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke

China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke

China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Kioxia's market value set at $4.9 billion in IPO

Bain Capital-backed Kioxia's market value is seen around 750 billion yen ($4.85 billion) in its initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on Friday.

Kioxia's market value set at $4.9 billion in IPO
Sports|Technology

F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports

Formula One has opened negotiations with broadcaster ESPN over its next U.S. media rights deal with one year left on the existing contract, the Financial Times said on Thursday.

F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

Zomato offers a job with a catch – you have to pay to get it

Zomato offers a job with a catch – you have to pay to get it

Zomato offers a job with a catch – you have to pay to get it
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

In June of 2020, a renewable energy company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani won what it called the single largest solar development bid ever awarded: an

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
Business|Technology|US

FAA plans to review 737 MAX engine issue after bird strike incidents

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to convene a review board in the coming weeks to consider safety concerns about engines on Boeing 737 MAX airplanes

FAA plans to review 737 MAX engine issue after bird strike incidents
Business|Technology|US

Boeing secures $2.38 billion contract for 15 additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A tankers

Boeing said on Thursday it has secured a $2.38 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers under the Lot 11 procurement.

Boeing secures $2.38 billion contract for 15 additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A tankers
Australia|Business|Technology|US

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia's proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms of up

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Nashville rideshare drivers strike for change and better wages

Nashville rideshare drivers strike for change and better wages

Nashville rideshare drivers strike for change and better wages
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Trump’s social media company is exploring a crypto payment service called TruthFi

Trump’s social media company is exploring a crypto payment service called TruthFi

Trump’s social media company is exploring a crypto payment service called TruthFi
Business|Finance|Technology

Trump Media mulls over crypto-based payment platform

President-elect Donald Trump is looking into trademarking TurthFi, a crypto-based payment platform. CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich reports.

Trump Media mulls over crypto-based payment platform
Business|Election|Finance|Technology|US

Bitcoin's wild ride toward $100,000

Bitcoin neared $100,000

Bitcoin's wild ride toward $100,000
Business|Technology

OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, the Information reports

ChatGPT-creator OpenAI has recently considered developing a web browser that would combine with its chatbot and separately discussed or struck deals to power search features, the

OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, the Information reports
Business|Technology|US

Legal hurdles ahead for Google's forced sale of Chrome

Efforts by U.S. antitrust regulators to break up Alphabet by forcing a sale of its Google Chrome browser and other proposals to limit its

Legal hurdles ahead for Google's forced sale of Chrome
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies

FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies

FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Snap seeks to dismiss New Mexico lawsuit over child safety

Snap on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss a New Mexico lawsuit that alleged the tech company enabled child sexual exploitation on its messaging app Snapchat, arguing there

Snap seeks to dismiss New Mexico lawsuit over child safety
Business|Sports|Technology

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images

Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images
Business|Technology|US

Crypto industry jockeys for seats at Trump's promised council

A slew of crypto companies including Ripple, Kraken and Circle are jostling for a seat on President-elect Donald Trump's promised crypto advisory council, seeking a say in

Crypto industry jockeys for seats at Trump's promised council
Technology|Travel

FAA could slow air traffic during what’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving period on record

FAA could slow air traffic during what’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving period on record

FAA could slow air traffic during what’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving period on record
Sports|Technology

Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions

There’s three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen is inching so close to a fourth consecutive world championship he could wrap it up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions
Business|Finance|Technology

Sweden's Northvolt files for bankruptcy, in blow to Europe's EV ambitions

Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, said on Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Sweden's Northvolt files for bankruptcy, in blow to Europe's EV ambitions
Business|Technology

Incoming FCC chair says it is unlikely commission could reinstate Starlink subsidy

The incoming Federal Communications Commission chair said on Thursday he did not expect the agency to restore $888.5 million in subsidies to Elon Musk's

Incoming FCC chair says it is unlikely commission could reinstate Starlink subsidy
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Fox and Hulu announce multi-year content streaming partnership

Fox Entertainment and Hulu announced on Thursday a multi-year content deal whereby the Walt Disney-controlled streaming platform will retain the streaming rights for Fox's extensive

Fox and Hulu announce multi-year content streaming partnership
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly

U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly

What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly
Business|Technology

FCC proposes fining Chinese video doorbell manufacturer after security concerns raised

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed to fine Chinese-based video doorbell manufacturer Eken nearly $735,000 for providing false

FCC proposes fining Chinese video doorbell manufacturer after security concerns raised
Business|Technology|US

New York grid operator warns of undersupply in 2033

New York City is at risk of power shortfalls starting in the summer of 2033 as rising electricity demand butts up against a shrinking supply of fossil-fired generation, the state

New York grid operator warns of undersupply in 2033
Business|Europe|Technology

Amazon likely to face investigation under EU tech rules next year, sources say

Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products on its online marketplace as European antitrust regulators

Amazon likely to face investigation under EU tech rules next year, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US agency votes to launch review, update undersea telecommunications cable rules

The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to propose new rules governing undersea internet cables in the face of growing security concerns, as

US agency votes to launch review, update undersea telecommunications cable rules
Business|Finance|Technology

Citron Research discloses short position in bitcoin buyer MicroStrategy

Citron Research has taken a short position in MicroStrategy, the company said in a post on social media platform X on Thursday.

Citron Research discloses short position in bitcoin buyer MicroStrategy
Business|Technology|US

FAA administrator plans to meet with Boeing CEO in Seattle

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said on Thursday he plans to soon visit Boeing's Seattle offices to meet with CEO Kelly Ortberg as the planemaker

FAA administrator plans to meet with Boeing CEO in Seattle
Technology

Reddit back up after latest outage impacts thousands of users

Reddit has resolved a problem with its website, the social media company said on Thursday, after an outage impacted thousands of users for about an hour. The outage began around 10 a.m.

Reddit back up after latest outage impacts thousands of users
Political|Technology|US|World

The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate

The leaders of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have declined to testify publicly at a scheduled Senate hearing on global national security threats

The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate
Science|Technology

They thought they’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. Instead, the search continues

They thought they’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. Instead, the search continues

They thought they’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. Instead, the search continues
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Snowflake shares surge on rosy forecast, AI deal with Anthropic

Snowflake's shares surged more than 28% on Thursday after the data analytics provider raised its annual product revenue forecast, signaling growing demand for cloud-based data storage and

Snowflake shares surge on rosy forecast, AI deal with Anthropic
Science|Technology

Unprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth

Unprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth

Unprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth
Europe|Science|Technology|World

What is the intercontinental ballistic missile Ukraine says Russia fired?

A Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that Ukraine says was fired at the city of Dnipro on Thursday was an RS-26 Rubezh, Ukraine's Ukrainska Pravda media

What is the intercontinental ballistic missile Ukraine says Russia fired?
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

This MIT grad found a big, bold, and fun way to get girls of color working in STEM

After realizing there were few other women who looked like her while studying engineering, she founded a dance program to show a new generation that they belong in technology fields. 

This MIT grad found a big, bold, and fun way to get girls of color working in STEM
Asia|Crime|Technology

Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence

A Thai court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a pro-democracy activist who alleged spyware produced by an Israeli tech firm had been used to hack his phone

Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence
Business|Finance|Opinion|Technology

AI will force tech investors to become macro aware: Wang

(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a portfolio manager at Fidelity International.) By Taosha Wang Tech investors are facing a new form of disruption.

AI will force tech investors to become macro aware: Wang
Business|Technology

X's former top policy chief takes job with Elon Musk rival, Sam Altman

Nick Pickles, the former head of global affairs at Elon Musk's social media platform X, is joining forces with one of Musk's rivals, his fellow OpenAI co-

X's former top policy chief takes job with Elon Musk rival, Sam Altman
Sports|Technology|US

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Jeep prices have gone through the roof. Buyers are bailing and dealers are furious

Jeep prices have gone through the roof. Buyers are bailing and dealers are furious

Jeep prices have gone through the roof. Buyers are bailing and dealers are furious
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Alibaba combines e-commerce arms to tackle growing competition

Alibaba Group will integrate its domestic Chinese and international e-commerce platforms into a single business unit run by one leader for the first time, the company

Alibaba combines e-commerce arms to tackle growing competition
Business|Finance|Technology

US watchdog issues final rule to supervise Big Tech payments, digital wallets

Silicon Valley tech giants and others who together process more than 13 billion financial transactions annually through digital wallets and payment apps will be subject

US watchdog issues final rule to supervise Big Tech payments, digital wallets
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

The fate of MSNBC could be in Trump’s hands

The fate of MSNBC could be in Trump’s hands

The fate of MSNBC could be in Trump’s hands
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Baidu says advertisers still subdued as revenue falls 3%

China's Baidu on Thursday said it had not yet seen any notable improvement in advertising spending patterns or consumer spending despite recent government

China's Baidu says advertisers still subdued as revenue falls 3%
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US prosecutors demand Google divest Chrome to end search monopoly

U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday argued to a judge that Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data, and search results with rivals, and take a range of other measures to end its monopoly

US prosecutors demand Google divest Chrome to end search monopoly
Asia|Technology

North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 million Ethereum heist, South Korea police say

South Korean police said on Thursday an investigation confirmed that hackers linked to North Korea's military intelligence agency were responsible for an Ethereum cryptocurrency

North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 million Ethereum heist, South Korea police say
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei aims to mass-produce newest AI chip in early 2025, despite US curbs, sources say

China's Huawei plans to start mass-producing its most advanced artificial intelligence chip in the first quarter of 2025, even as it struggles to make enough chips due to

Huawei aims to mass-produce newest AI chip in early 2025, despite US curbs, sources say
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia disappoints, bitcoin nears $100K

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The prospect of slowing sales growth at AI juggernaut Nvidia and simmering worries over geopolitical tensions are keeping

Nvidia disappoints, bitcoin nears $100K
Business|Technology

The Department of Justice asks court to force Google to spin off Chrome

The Department of Justice asks court to force Google to spin off Chrome

The Department of Justice asks court to force Google to spin off Chrome
Business|Technology

Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ argues

Alphabet's Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals and take other measures - including possibly selling Android - to end its monopoly

Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ argues
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink said on Wednesday it has received approval to launch its first clinical trial in Canada for a device designed to give paralysed individuals the ability to use digital

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
Technology

One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky

Looking for a new social media platform

One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky
Australia|Technology

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stocks rise as markets digest Nvidia results, bitcoin nears $100,000 threshold

An index of global stock markets edged higher in choppy trading on Thursday as investors digested lackluster revenue forecasts from artificial-

Stocks rise as markets digest Nvidia results, bitcoin nears $100,000 threshold
Stock Markets|Technology|US

Bitcoin approaches $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Bitcoin came within a whisker of closing above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of

Bitcoin approaches $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans
Business|Science|Technology

Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries, R&D chief says

Honda Motor aims to double the driving range of its electric cars by the late 2020s when they start to adopt all-solid-state batteries, a new

Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries, R&D chief says
Business|Finance|Technology

Nvidia's supply snags limit deliveries even as demand booms

Nvidia's revenue forecast on Wednesday raised questions over whether the artificial intelligence boom is waning.

Nvidia's supply snags limit deliveries even as demand booms
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement

A federal judge has signed off on a settlement agreement Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging that an algorithm designed to score rental applicants discriminated on the basis of race and income

Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement
Business|Technology

Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market

Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big family cars that global automakers hope will one day be a

Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market
Business|Technology|US

Rosenworcel to step down as US Federal Communications Commission chair on Jan. 20

Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said on Wednesday she will step down from the agency that oversees U.S. telecommunications companies on Jan.

Rosenworcel to step down as US Federal Communications Commission chair on Jan. 20
Science|Technology|US

US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking

The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford University index

US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking
Australia|Technology|World

Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament

Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Russia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say

North Korea and Russia have signed a protocol on cooperation after meetings covering trade, the economy, science and technology in Pyongyang, North Korean state media KCNA said on

Russia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say
Australia|Technology

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Palo Alto tops revenue and profit estimates on steady cybersecurity demand

Palo Alto Networks beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday, owing to healthy spending for its cybersecurity services amid a rise in digital threats.

Palo Alto tops revenue and profit estimates on steady cybersecurity demand
Business|Finance|Technology

Nvidia is Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers

Nvidia has once again turned out quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street’s forecasts

Nvidia is Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
Business|Finance|Technology

Nvidia beats earnings expectations as investors eye demand for Blackwell AI chips

Nvidia has reported a surge in third-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized computer chips that power artificial intelligence systems remains robust

Nvidia beats earnings expectations as investors eye demand for Blackwell AI chips
Technology|US

Reddit deploys fix for outage affecting thousands in US

Reddit said on Wednesday it has rolled out a fix for a software bug that prevented tens of thousands of people from accessing the social media platform in the U.S.

Reddit deploys fix for outage affecting thousands in US
Business|Science|Technology|US

As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically

A supplier of fuel for nuclear power plants has announced a $60 million expansion in Tennessee, promising more manufacturing of high-tech centrifuges there to enrich uranium

As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically
Business|Technology|Travel|US

How American Airlines is cracking down on line cutting during boarding

CNN correspondent Pete Muntean explains American Airlines' new technology to cut down on line cutting during the boarding process.

How American Airlines is cracking down on line cutting during boarding
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Snowflake lifts product revenue forecast, enters AI deal with Anthropic

Data analytics provider Snowflake on Wednesday raised its annual product revenue forecast and said it has teamed up with AI firm Anthropic to build up its cloud services, sending its shares

Snowflake lifts product revenue forecast, enters AI deal with Anthropic
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize

Workers hired for an electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers

Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize
Crime|Technology|US

US charges five in 'Scattered Spider' hacking scheme

U.S. prosecutors unveiled criminal charges on Wednesday against five alleged members of Scattered Spider, a loose-knit community of hackers suspected of

US charges five in 'Scattered Spider' hacking scheme
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

NYCHA shows off new state-of-the-art vacuum-powered trash system in Harlem

NYCHA shows off new state-of-the-art vacuum-powered trash system in Harlem

NYCHA shows off new state-of-the-art vacuum-powered trash system in Harlem
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology|US|Videos

Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online

A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car

Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online
Europe|Technology

Italy acts against 'wild' e-scooters after rise in accidents

Italy's parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that will require e-scooter riders to wear helmets and be insured, while also introducing tougher

Italy acts against 'wild' e-scooters after rise in accidents
Political|Technology

US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term

US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
Europe|Technology

Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany

Finnish authorities say they have opened an investigation into the rupture of a data cable under the Baltic Sea, adding to a Swedish probe into the possible sabotage of that link and another cable

Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany
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FTX co-founder gets no prison time after cooperating in case against Sam Bankman-Fried

An apologetic FTX co-founder has been sentenced to no time in prison after a prosecutor and a judge praised his cooperation against Sam Bankman-Fried and his efforts to recover money for victims of the cryptocurrency fraud

FTX co-founder gets no prison time after cooperating in case against Sam Bankman-Fried
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STMicro partners with Hua Hong as chipmakers need China, says CEO

The chief executive of European computer chipmaker STMicroelectronics on Wednesday announced new plans to partner with Chinese foundry Hua

STMicro partners with Hua Hong as chipmakers need China, says CEO
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Bankman-Fried's ex-deputy Wang avoids prison time over crypto fraud

Former cryptocurrency executive Gary Wang, who unwittingly wrote the computer code that helped FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried steal about $8 billion from customers of

Bankman-Fried's ex-deputy Wang avoids prison time over crypto fraud
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Copper Wire Thieves Causing Phone, Internet Outages in Hacienda Heights

Copper Wire Thieves Causing Phone, Internet Outages in Hacienda Heights

Copper Wire Thieves Causing Phone, Internet Outages in Hacienda Heights
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Solar Orbiter captures the highest-resolution images of the sun’s surface yet

Solar Orbiter captures the highest-resolution images of the sun’s surface yet

Solar Orbiter captures the highest-resolution images of the sun’s surface yet

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