Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

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EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China

The European Union will lower proposed final tariffs on Tesla and slightly trim rates for other electric vehicles from China after taking into account submissions by the companies

EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

A billionaire has rocketed back into orbit, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Google loses fight against $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday lost its fight against a 2.42 billion euro ($2.7 billion) fine levied by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago, one of a trio of

Google loses fight against $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine
Business|Europe|Technology

EU's Vestager triumphs in crackdown on Apple's tax deal, Google's practices

EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager scored two major wins on Tuesday as Europe's top court backed her crackdown against Apple's Irish tax deal and Google's anti-

EU's Vestager triumphs in crackdown on Apple's tax deal, Google's practices
Business|Europe|Technology

Google and Apple lose their court fights against the EU and owe billions in fines and taxes

Google has lost its final legal challenge against a European Union penalty for giving its own shopping recommendations an illegal advantage over rivals in search results, ending a long-running antitrust case that came with a whopping fine

Google and Apple lose their court fights against the EU and owe billions in fines and taxes
Asia|News|Science|Technology

Sixty countries endorse 'blueprint' for AI use in military; China opts out

About 60 countries including the United States endorsed a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military on Tuesday,

Sixty countries endorse 'blueprint' for AI use in military; China opts out
News|Technology

SpaceX launches billionaire's private crew on milestone spacewalk mission

Four private astronauts blasted into space early on Tuesday in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, kicking off the company's five-day Polaris

SpaceX launches billionaire's private crew on milestone spacewalk mission
Business|Technology

Apple's iPhone 16 faces challenge from Huawei's $2,800 tri-fold phone

Apple's new iPhone 16 failed to excite investors with long-expected AI features still in test mode even as an industry-first tri-fold phone from Huawei raised the stakes in a battle to

Apple's iPhone 16 faces challenge from Huawei's $2,800 tri-fold phone
Business|Technology

China auto suppliers, EV makers flood major trade fair in Germany

Nearly 900 Chinese auto suppliers and a handful of electric vehicle makers are taking part in a trade fair in Frankfurt as the country's car sector defies

China auto suppliers, EV makers flood major trade fair in Germany
News|Science|Technology|World

A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century

A small robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week, high-stakes mission to retrieve for the first time a tiny amount of melted fuel debris from the bottom

A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
Business|Technology

Huawei seeks to steal spotlight from Apple with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone

China's Huawei Technologies on Tuesday unveiled a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to extend its lead in the world's biggest smartphone market and

Huawei seeks to steal spotlight from Apple with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone
Science|Technology

China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power

China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power

China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power
Environment|News|Science|Technology

A robot has begun a 2-week mission to retrieve melted fuel from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant

An extendable robot has begun a two-week mission to retrieve the first sample of melted fuel debris from inside one of three damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

A robot has begun a 2-week mission to retrieve melted fuel from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung SDI to sell polarizing film business to Chinese firm for $836 million

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Tuesday it had decided to sell its polarizing film business to China's Wuxi Hengxin Optoelectronic Materials for 1.12 trillion won ($

Samsung SDI to sell polarizing film business to Chinese firm for $836 million
Health|News|Technology

Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates

Australia plans to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media citing concerns about mental and physical health, sparking a backlash from

Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates
Business|Finance|Technology

Hewlett Packard shares fall on $1.35 billion convertible stock offering for Juniper buyout

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's shares dropped 6.4% in extended trading after the AI server maker announced a $1.35 billion mandatory convertible preferred stock offering to fund its

Hewlett Packard shares fall on $1.35 billion convertible stock offering for Juniper buyout
Science|Technology

NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moon's underground ocean cleared for October launch

NASA has given the go-ahead to next month’s launch to Jupiter’s moon Europa

NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moon's underground ocean cleared for October launch
Business|Technology

The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase

Apple has squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of features coming with the next update to the device's operating system

The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Business|Environment|News|Technology

US approves major transmission project in Nevada

The Biden administration on Monday said it had approved a major transmission line in Nevada that will run hundreds of miles along the state's border with California and be able to provide

US approves major transmission project in Nevada
Technology

Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law

Brazil’s attempt to strike a balance between free speech and regulation of online platforms has become politicized – complicating future legislation.

Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law
News|Technology

Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel

Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board

Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

Crypto-related fraud jumped by 45% last year, FBI says

Crypto-related fraud jumped by 45% last year, FBI says

Crypto-related fraud jumped by 45% last year, FBI says
Technology

Apple's key launches at iPhone 16 unveiling event

Apple on Monday unveiled an artificial intelligence focused-iPhone 16 lineup, a sleeker Apple Watch, AirPods 4, and said new AI features will be added to its devices next month.

Apple's key launches at iPhone 16 unveiling event
Finance|Technology

Brazil's Pix to overtake credit cards in e-commerce as soon as 2025, study shows

Brazil's instant payment system Pix is seen surpassing credit cards as the leader in the local online purchase market as soon as next year, earlier than initially expected, a new

Brazil's Pix to overtake credit cards in e-commerce as soon as 2025, study shows
Business|Finance|Technology

Trump Media shares rebound after poll shows tight race for White House

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, majority-owned by former U.S.

Trump Media shares rebound after poll shows tight race for White House

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