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Hyundai introduces innovative robot vehicle called ‘TIGER’

Feb 11, 2021 10:30 am UTC| Business

Hyundai Motor Group proudly presented its TIGER robotic vehicle on Feb. 10. This is the South Korean companys second UMV or Ultimate Mobility Vehicle. This is a unique concept because the robot was designed to do a lot...

Huawei files lawsuit to prove it is not a security threat to the US

Feb 11, 2021 09:42 am UTC| Business Economy

Huawei has been blacklisted in the U.S. after Donald Trumps administration labeled the company as a threat to the countrys security. Now the Chinese company decided to take steps to prove it is not a national...

Apple teams up with Taiwan’s TSMC to produce micro OLED displays

Feb 11, 2021 09:05 am UTC| Business

Apple is reportedly working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) as it aims to develop micro OLED displays for its new AR devices. The American tech company is coming up with a range of augmented reality...

Heineken: 8,000 workers set to lose jobs after the beer maker announces huge losses

Feb 11, 2021 08:32 am UTC| Business

Heineken is a beer known around the world, but despite being sold globally, its manufacturer, which is a Dutch brewing company, Heineken N.V., was forced to remove 100 jobs in the U.K. This move will result in job loss of...

TikTok: Walmart and Oracle’s acquisition of the Chinese video-sharing company halted by Joe Biden

Feb 11, 2021 07:38 am UTC| Business

TikTok is being sold to American companies Walmart and Oracle, but the deal was put on hold by Joe Bidens administration. It was reported that the POTUS stopped the sale to review security concerns. Acquisition of...

Google to begin paying UK publishers after signing its ‘News Showcase’ licensing deal

Feb 11, 2021 05:49 am UTC| Business

Google announced that it launched its News Showcase licensing program on Feb. 10. This means that the American tech company will now start paying news publishers in the U.K. The new deal with the British...

US trade panel backs LG in trade secret dispute, bans SK import

Feb 11, 2021 00:00 am UTC| Economy Business

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in favor of South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. in a trade secret case over SK Innovation Co. and issued a 10-year import ban on some of the latters...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Tumble as Tech Selloff Deepens Ahead of Fed Decision, Big Tech Earnings

Asian stock markets posted steep losses on Wednesday as a sharp technology sector selloff continued for a second day, with South Korea leading regional declines ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves policy announcement and...

Gold Price Holds Near $4,025 Ahead of Fed Decision as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil

Gold prices traded little changed during Asian trading on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves closely watched interest rate decision, while renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle...

Hong Kong Home Prices Extend Winning Streak With 13th Straight Monthly Gain in June

Hong Kong home prices continued their upward momentum in June, marking the 13th consecutive month of gains, although the pace of growth slowed as the property market faced fresh economic headwinds. According to data...

Oman Proposes Strait of Hormuz Plan as U.S., Iran Remain Divided Over Shipping Fees

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal aimed at restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary contributions from ships using the strategic waterway, according to Reuters citing a...

Chile Central Bank Holds Interest Rate at 4.5% as Inflation and Global Risks Persist

Chiles central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, as policymakers weighed persistent inflation against slowing domestic economic activity and ongoing...

Politics

California ICE Detention Center Found to Have Inadequate Medical Care, Court Monitor Says

A court-appointed monitor has concluded that Californias largest immigration detention center failed to provide adequate medical care to detainees, finding the facility out of compliance with a previous federal court order...

US Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The U.S. military said it successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran toward American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, describing the attack as an attempted surprise strike amid heightened...

Trump, Zelenskiy Discuss Patriot Missile Production and Ukraine Peace Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met in Washington on Tuesday to discuss reviving peace negotiations with Russia, expanding Ukraines air defense capabilities, and strengthening...

U.S., Saudi Forces Launch Precision Strikes on Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq

The U.S. military announced Tuesday that American and Saudi Arabian armed forces carried out coordinated precision strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militant groups accused of threatening regional security. According...

Zelenskiy Urges Trump for More Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems to Strengthen Ukraine Defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he used his visit to Washington to press U.S. President Donald Trump and key U.S. senators for additional anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors,...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

X Challenges Australia’s Expanded Social Media Ban Enforcement Powers

Elon Musks social media platform X has criticized Australias proposal to expand the powers of its online safety regulator, arguing the changes could conflict with U.S. law, threaten international legal principles, and...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Opposes U.S. Ban on Chinese AI Models, Warns Against Overregulation

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged the U.S. government not to prohibit advanced Chinese artificial intelligence models, arguing that such restrictions would not help the United States maintain its competitive edge in the...

Trump Administration to Ban Chinese Robots, Power Inverters Over AI Security Concerns

The Trump administration is set to introduce new restrictions on Chinese technology imports, targeting advanced robots and power inverters as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. national security and protect the...

TSMC Gradually Restarts Japan Chip Plant After Kumamoto Earthquake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker, has started gradually restoring operations at its Japan semiconductor facility after a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture forced...

SK Hynix Q2 Profit Hits Record as AI Memory Chip Demand Fuels Growth

SK Hynix reported record second-quarter earnings as surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips and stronger memory pricing drove exceptional growth, reinforcing its position as one of the biggest beneficiaries...