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LG Magna, Apple close to signing a deal for the iPhone-maker’s EV project

Apr 14, 2021 06:54 am UTC| Business Economy

LG Electronics has a joint business with Magna International, a Canadian mobility technology company for automakers. Together, they have formed the LG Magna e-Powertrain for their collaboration, and it was reported that it...

Casino Market Overview: North America and Europe

Apr 14, 2021 06:19 am UTC| Business

The global gambling market has been experiencing a steady growth over the years. The revenue from gambling activity is expected to be as high as $525 billion by 2023. The growth can be attributed to increasing interest...

S. Koreans wary of Chinese investments in local entertainment companies

Apr 14, 2021 05:20 am UTC| Business Economy

South Koreans are on high alert for Chinese money in the local entertainment industry after the SBS historical drama Joseon Exorcist was canceled last month due to cultural appropriation by China and Chinese product...

Huawei blames US for chip shortage, eyes cooperation with S. Korea, Japan, Europe

Apr 14, 2021 05:10 am UTC| Business Economy

Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei Technologies Co. blamed the US for a global chip shortage that stalled production across manufacturing industries and called for cooperation with South Korea, Japan, and Europe to...

Walmart ordered to pay $115 million in damages for stealing trade secrets on tracking and routing

Apr 14, 2021 05:03 am UTC| Business

An Arkansas jury found Walmart liable for $115 million in damages for stealing the trade secrets for tracking and routing technology for perishable goods of Zest Labs Inc. and its parent, Ecoark. The technology helps...

How to Build and Brand Your OTT Video Streaming App?

Apr 14, 2021 02:24 am UTC| Business

Before, we needed to go to cinemas to watch our favorite action, drama, romantic, comedy, thriller, or horror movies. Today, all we have to do is to use our smartphones, tablets, and other devices to binge-watch and...

4 Tenant Screening Tips for New Landlords

Apr 14, 2021 01:36 am UTC| Business

Investing in a rental property is a great way to increase your income, but it comes with a great deal of responsibility. To protect your investment, you want to ensure that you have a thorough vetting process for your...

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Economy

U.S. Denies Plans to Use Venezuelan Oil to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy has denied reports that the federal government is considering using Venezuelan oil in an exchange with American oil companies to help refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). On Friday, a...

U.S. Moves to Expand Chevron License and Control Venezuelan Oil Sales

The United States is accelerating efforts to grant Chevron an expanded license for oil production in Venezuela, a move that could significantly reshape the countrys energy sector and global oil markets. U.S. Energy...

U.S. Stocks Finish Nearly Flat as Earnings Season Begins and Investors Eye Volatility

U.S. stocks ended nearly flat on Friday after a choppy trading session, as investors remained cautious ahead of a long holiday weekend and the early stages of fourth-quarter earnings season. Despite modest daily moves, all...

Australia Treasurer Backs RBA Governor’s Support for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Independence Concerns

Australias Treasurer Jim Chalmers has publicly backed Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock after she joined a group of global central bank leaders in expressing solidarity with U.S. Federal Reserve...

Asian Currencies Trade Narrowly as US Dollar Holds Near Six-Week High on Strong Data

Most Asian currencies traded within tight ranges on Friday, while the U.S. dollar remained firm near a six-week high, supported by strong U.S. economic data and fading expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts....

Politics

DOJ Sues Virginia Over Failure to Provide Full Voter Registration Records

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Virginia, alleging that state officials failed to comply with federal requirements to provide complete voter registration lists. According to a statement...

Trump Honored With Road Renaming Near Mar-a-Lago as His Name Expands Across U.S. Institutions

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the ceremonial renaming of a major roadway near his private club in Palm Beach, Florida, highlighting the continued expansion of initiatives, buildings, and programs bearing his name...

Trump Expands Investment Portfolio With $100M Bond Purchases Amid Conflict Questions

U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed the purchase of nearly $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds between mid-November and late December, according to newly released financial filings. The disclosures, posted late...

White House Pressures PJM to Act as Data Center Energy Demand Threatens Grid Reliability

The White House has urged PJM Interconnection, the largest electric grid operator in the United States, to hold an emergency power auction to prevent rolling blackouts as electricity demand from data centers accelerates...

Trump Announces “Board of Peace” to Oversee Transitional Governance of Gaza

The White House on Friday officially announced the members of the so-called Board of Peace, a new international body proposed under President Donald Trumps plan to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. The...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

China Halts Shipments of Nvidia H200 AI Chips, Forcing Suppliers to Pause Production

Suppliers producing key components for Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips have reportedly paused production after Chinese customs authorities blocked shipments of the newly approved AI processors from entering...

California Attorney General Orders xAI to Halt Illegal Grok Deepfake Imagery

California Attorney General Robert Bonta has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Elon Musks artificial intelligence company xAI, demanding an immediate stop to the creation and distribution of AI-generated nonconsensual...

TikTok Expands AI Age-Detection Technology Across Europe Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure

TikTok is set to roll out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, as the popular social media platform faces increasing regulatory scrutiny over child safety and age verification. The move follows a...

Google Seeks Delay on Data-Sharing Order as It Appeals Landmark Antitrust Ruling

Alphabets Google has asked a federal judge to delay enforcing a key part of a landmark antitrust ruling that would require the company to share valuable search data with rivals, according to court filings submitted on...

Anthropic Appoints Former Microsoft Executive Irina Ghose to Lead India Expansion

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has appointed former Microsoft executive Irina Ghose as its Managing Director of India, signaling a major push into one of the worlds fastest-growing AI markets. The appointment...