Mastercard And Bank of Shanghai Enable Cross-Border Transfers Through Mastercard Move
Mastercard has integrated Bank of Shanghai into its global money movement platform Mastercard Move to support two-way payment flows between China and international markets. The partnership is designed to make…
Mastercard Launches Cross-Border Payments Platform For SMEs In Asia Pacific
Mastercard has launched a new cross-border payments platform designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises expand into international markets. The solution, called Mastercard Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses, is…
BPI Tests AI-Assisted Loan Approvals For Consumer And SME Lending
Bank of the Philippine Islands is testing artificial intelligence tools to assist with underwriting decisions for several types of loans, according to chief executive Jose Teodoro Limcaoco. The bank is…
Google Closes Record $32 Billion Acquisition Of Wiz
Google has finalized its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, marking the largest purchase in Google’s history and the biggest acquisition ever involving a venture-backed startup. The deal reflects growing demand…
ByteDance Delays Global Launch Of AI Video Model After Hollywood Backlash
ByteDance has paused plans to release its new AI video model globally following criticism from Hollywood studios, according to a report by The Information. The company had planned to launch…
Netflix Films Win Multiple Oscars With Frankenstein And KPop Demon Hunters
Films released by Netflix secured several major wins at the latest Academy Awards, with both Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters taking home multiple trophies. The two films highlight the continued…
Giving Pledge Loses Momentum As Tech Billionaires Debate Philanthropy
The Giving Pledge, once a defining symbol of billionaire philanthropy, appears to be losing momentum as some wealthy tech leaders question whether the voluntary commitment still matters. Launched in 2010…
Apple Cuts App Store Commission Rates In China After Regulatory Talks
Apple said it will reduce its App Store commission rates in China following discussions with regulators, lowering the fee developers pay on certain digital purchases. The changes, announced Thursday, will…
Spotify Introduces Tool To Let Users Edit Their Music Taste Profile
Spotify has introduced a new feature that allows listeners to view and edit their algorithmic music preferences for the first time. The update, announced by co-CEO Gustav Söderström at SXSW…
Power Struggles, AI Agents, and Data Center Boom Mark Turbulent Year for AI Industry
The artificial intelligence industry in 2026 has been defined not just by product launches, but by a series of turning points involving political conflicts, viral technologies, and infrastructure demands that…
Steven Spielberg Warns Against AI Replacing Human Creativity In Filmmaking
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg voiced concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in creative work during a panel discussion at SXSW 2026 in Austin. Speaking to the audience on Friday,…
Honda Halts Key EV Programs As Automaker Faces Industry Shift
Honda Motor has halted development of several electric vehicle programs, a move that reduces the company’s immediate presence in the EV segment while the global automotive industry continues shifting toward…
U.S. Army Signs Potential $20 Billion Contract With Defense Startup Anduril
The United States Army has signed a long-term enterprise contract with defense technology startup Anduril Industries that could be worth up to $20 billion. The agreement, announced late Friday, consolidates…
Apple’s MacBook Neo Earns Highest Repairability Rating For A MacBook In Over A Decade
Apple’s newly introduced MacBook Neo has been described as the most repairable MacBook released in roughly fourteen years, according to a teardown analysis published by iFixit. The device, which is…
OpenAI Introduces App Integrations In ChatGPT To Connect Services Like Spotify, Expedia, And Wix
OpenAI has introduced app integrations in ChatGPT that allow users to connect external services directly to the chatbot and perform tasks through conversational prompts. The feature enables users to link…
