AI News Anchors Debut in Venezuela to Shield Journalists from Crackdown
Venezuela’s latest attempt to protect journalists amid ongoing government crackdowns involves using artificial intelligence (AI) news anchors to deliver headlines. Named “El Pana” and “La Chama,” these AI-generated figures were…
ByteDance Taps Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan for Massive Loan
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly securing a $9.5 billion loan from banks, marking the largest dollar-denominated corporate loan in Asia outside of Japan. According to sources familiar…
Huawei to Launch New Product Hours After Apple’s iPhone 16 Unveiling
Huawei is set to challenge Apple with a product launch event scheduled just hours after the expected unveiling of the iPhone 16. The Chinese tech giant announced on Monday that…
Singapore Retailers Embrace AI but Worry About Losing Personal Touch
Singapore retailers are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations, but concerns remain over the potential loss of a personal touch in shopping experiences. A…
Validus Secures $50M Debt Financing from HSBC to Support Indonesian SMEs
Validus, a digital lending platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based in Singapore, has secured $50 million in debt financing from HSBC under the ASEAN Growth Fund strategy. The…
Netherlands considers ASML’s interests in potential China export rules
The Dutch government is considering the economic interests of ASML when evaluating potential restrictions on the export of its computer chip-making equipment to China, according to Dutch Prime Minister Dick…
China Aims to Expand Green Technology Exports in Upcoming African Summit
China is set to use this week’s summit with African leaders in Beijing to promote its green technology exports, including electric vehicles and solar panels, as it faces growing restrictions…
Dell Shares Rise After Strong Demand for Nvidia AI Servers
Dell Technologies has raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts, driven by a surge in demand for its AI-optimized servers, which are powered by Nvidia’s advanced chips. This announcement pushed…
Uber Aims to Boost Market Share in South Korea with New Strategy
Uber Technologies Inc.‘s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in South Korea, despite facing stiff competition from local tech giant Kakao. Speaking to reporters in…
Nvidia Stock Dips 6% After Forecast Disappoints Investor Expectations
Nvidia’s stock dropped more than 6% on Thursday after the company’s third-quarter forecast fell short of high investor expectations, despite remaining confident in the generative AI trend that has driven…
China’s Robotaxi Expansion Raises Job Security Concerns
China’s aggressive push for robotaxi technology has sparked concerns over job security among drivers, while experts suggest the rise of autonomous vehicles is also creating new employment opportunities. Recent developments…
China Invests $6.1 Billion in Nationwide Data Center Initiative
China has invested over 43.5 billion yuan ($6.12 billion) in a nationwide project to construct computing data centers, a senior government official revealed on Thursday. This announcement comes amid escalating…
Nvidia Earnings Spark Decline in Asia’s Semiconductor Sector
Tech and chip-related stocks across Asia saw declines on Thursday, following Nvidia’s release of its second-quarter results. The drop extended across key markets in the region, with companies directly linked…
Apple Expands Indian Market Reach with New Airtel Streaming Deal
Apple is partnering with India’s Bharti Airtel to offer its music and video streaming services for free to Airtel’s premium customers. This collaboration provides Apple access to thousands of potential…
Ryzen Desktop CPUs See Improved Gaming with New Windows 11 Patch
A recent Windows 11 update has brought enhanced gaming performance for owners of modern Ryzen desktop CPUs. Initially planned for the upcoming 24H2 version of Windows 11, AMD and Microsoft’s…
SK Hynix Introduces New DRAM Chip to Boost Power Efficiency
SK Hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, announced on Thursday the development of its first sixth-generation 10-nanometre dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chip, designed to use less power than…
Nvidia Board Approves Massive $50 Billion Share Repurchase Plan
Nvidia has announced a $50 billion stock buyback, following approval by its board of directors. The announcement was made alongside the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded Wall Street…
Nvidia Achieves 122% Revenue Growth Driven by AI Chip Demand
Nvidia has reported a 122% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong demand for its data center chips, particularly those used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company’s earnings beat Wall…
Robotics Breakthrough as Unitree Launches G1 Humanoid Robot for Homes
Unitree Robotics has launched the G1, a new humanoid robot priced at $16,000, aiming to make advanced robotics more accessible for household use. Known for offering affordable alternatives to high-cost…
New Game Releases and Updates Revealed in Latest Nintendo Direct
Nintendo’s latest Direct presentation has unveiled a series of major game announcements and updates, giving fans a lot to anticipate. The showcase, which ran for about 40 minutes, focused solely…