AI Surge Puts Europe’s Data Centers and Environmental Goals at Odds
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting European data center developers to confront environmental challenges, as growing demand for high-powered, energy-intensive facilities pressures the industry to adapt. AI’s increasing reliance…
Indonesia Bans iPhone 16 Sales as Apple Falls Short on Local Investment
Apple’s newest iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, and other recently announced devices are now banned from sale in Indonesia after the company failed to meet local investment…
US Finalizes AI and Tech Investment Restrictions in China
The Biden administration announced on Monday that it has finalized rules limiting U.S. investments in specific technology sectors in China, including artificial intelligence, to safeguard national security. Initially proposed in…
Tata Technologies’ Profit Slips Again as Global EV Market Cools
India’s Tata Technologies reported a profit decline for the third consecutive quarter, impacted by a global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand. The engineering and technology services provider, which primarily…
China Claims Discovery of Deep-Sea Spy Devices Guiding Foreign Submarines
China’s Ministry of State Security announced Tuesday that it has retrieved spying devices on both the surface and depths of the ocean, including underwater “lighthouses” allegedly guiding foreign submarines in…
Toyota Teams Up with NTT for $3.3 Billion AI Self-Driving Project
Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) have pledged a combined investment of 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) for research and development in artificial intelligence software aimed…
Vietnam’s Vingroup Invests Big in AI and Cloud Computing Startups
Vietnam’s Vingroup has announced a US$150 million fund, named VinVentures, aimed at investing in technology start-ups across Southeast Asia, with an initial focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cloud computing.…
AI Brings Brenda Lee’s Iconic Christmas Song to New Audiences with Spanish Version
Universal Music Group has released a Spanish version of Brenda Lee’s 1958 hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by leveraging SoundLabs’ artificial intelligence technology. Named “Noche Buena y Navidad,” the…
Telegram Pushes Back on Monitoring Chatbots in Star Health Data Leak Case
Telegram, the popular messaging platform, informed an Indian court on Friday that it cannot monitor all hosted accounts to detect leaked customer data from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health.…
China Extends Welcome as Apple Strengthens Market Position
China has welcomed Apple Inc.’s intention to expand its presence within the Chinese market, according to Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. In a recent meeting with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, Wang…
EU and China Agree to Continue Talks on Electric Vehicle Tariff Alternatives
The European Union and China have agreed to proceed with additional technical discussions in the coming days to explore alternatives to imposing tariffs on China-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs). Both the…
WeRide Gains Momentum in U.S. Market After Successful Nasdaq Launch
Shares of China’s self-driving technology company WeRide surged by 19% in its debut on the Nasdaq on Friday. Following an initial public offering (IPO) and private placement that raised $440.5…
Chinese Hackers Allegedly Access Phones Linked to U.S. Presidential Campaigns
Chinese hackers reportedly targeted phones connected to Kamala Harris’s campaign, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Friday. Hackers accessed Verizon’s network to target devices associated with individuals supporting…
Nvidia Tops Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company, temporarily surpassing Apple on Friday after a historic stock rally driven by extraordinary demand for its artificial intelligence (AI)…
Singapore Airport Cuts Immigration Time to 10 Seconds Using Biometric Scanning
Singapore’s Changi Airport has significantly accelerated its immigration process, allowing travelers to clear in just 10 seconds using advanced facial recognition and iris biometric technology. According to a statement released…
Intel Wins Overturning of €1bn Fine in EU Competition Case
Intel has won a significant victory in its long-running legal battle to overturn a €1.06bn (£880m) fine imposed by the European Commission for allegedly abusing its market dominance in the…
Huawei Cloud sees rapid expansion in South Africa’s growing market
Huawei Cloud has witnessed significant business growth in South Africa over the past five years, with plans to introduce more cloud solutions to increase its market share and drive revenue…
Rivian Faces Scrutiny After Reports of Serious Injuries at Factory
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian‘s factory in Normal, Illinois, has amassed 16 serious safety violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within a 21-month period, according to a report…
Adobe Fresco Makes All Previously Paid Features Free for Everyone
Adobe has made its painting app, Adobe Fresco, entirely free, allowing users to access previously paywalled features without any cost. Originally launched nearly five years ago at $10 a year,…
China Welcomes Tesla and HSBC in New Telecom Service Pilot
Tesla and HSBC are leading the way in a new pilot programme launched by China that allows foreign firms to independently operate data centres and provide telecom services. The programme,…