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Huawei Takes Aim at Nvidia: Ascend 910C AI Chip Set to Disrupt China's Market

Aug 18, 2024 12:34 pm UTC| Technology Business

Huawei is challenging Nvidias dominance in Chinas AI chip sector with the upcoming release of its Ascend 910C, a formidable new player in a market where U.S. trade restrictions are already pressuring Nvidia. Huawei...

Cybertruck in China Gets Its First License Plate, Sparking EV Registration Discussions

Aug 18, 2024 11:32 am UTC| Technology Business

A Tesla Cybertruck was recently spotted with a license plate in Chinas Tianjin, prompting discussions on the potential for electric vehicle registration in the country. Teslas Cybertruck Shows First License Plate in...

Tesla Cybertruck Modified for Military Use With Armor, Advanced Off-Grid Capabilities

Aug 18, 2024 09:12 am UTC| Technology Business

Teslas Cybertruck has been transformed by Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance into a military-grade vehicle, boasting enhanced armor and off-grid capabilities, designed for the most demanding...

Digital Currency Revolution

Brian Armstrong: AI ‘Should Have Crypto Wallets,’ Coinbase’s $15K Grants to Spur Innovation

Aug 18, 2024 08:15 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls for AI to take charge of crypto wallets, unveiling a $15K grant initiative to accelerate this revolutionary concept. Coinbases $15K Grant Program to Fuel AI-Driven Wallets Exchange...

Amazon Tests Removing Star Ratings from Product Search Results in Limited Experiment

Aug 17, 2024 00:13 am UTC| Business Life

Amazon is testing the removal of star ratings from product search results in a limited experiment to streamline the browsing experience. While star ratings and review counts remain accessible on individual product pages,...

Off-White x Air Jordan 1 ‘Canary’ Not Releasing in 2025; Nike Air Max 1 Winter-Ready

Aug 16, 2024 23:59 pm UTC| Business

Rumors of the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Canary releasing in 2025 are now debunked, leaving sneakerheads disappointed. Meanwhile, the Nike Air Max 1 Premium, designed for cold weather, is already available, offering a...

SoftBank, SK, and LG to Join $130 Million AI Fund Targeting Asia's Growing Tech Startups

Aug 16, 2024 23:53 pm UTC| Business

Japans SoftBank Group, alongside South Koreas SK Networks and LG Electronics, will contribute to a $130 million AI-focused fund aimed at rapidly investing in Asias emerging tech startups. The fund, established by The...

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Economy

AI Chip Stocks Face Valuation Pressure as Investors Shift Toward Big Tech and Software

The explosive rally in AI semiconductor stocks is showing signs of cooling as investors question lofty valuations and whether the massive spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure can continue at its current pace....

Malaysia Q2 Economy Grows 5.8%, Beating Forecasts on Strong Tech Exports and Domestic Demand

Malaysias economy expanded by 5.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming market expectations and highlighting the countrys resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. According to advance...

Japan Core Inflation Seen Rising in June, Strengthening BOJ Rate Hike Outlook

Japans core consumer inflation likely accelerated in June as higher energy prices and revised medical service fees offset easing food inflation, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could continue raising...

Nikkei Plunges 5% as AI Stock Selloff Spreads Across Asia

Japans Nikkei 225 tumbled more than 5% on Friday, falling to its lowest level since June 11 as a global selloff in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks intensified. The decline mirrored heavy overnight...

Asian Stocks Slide as Nikkei Leads Losses on Tech Selloff and Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

Asian stock markets ended mostly lower on Friday, led by a sharp decline in Japans Nikkei 225 as technology and semiconductor stocks extended a global selloff. Investor sentiment also remained under pressure amid...

Politics

Trump Criticizes ABC, NBC and CNN for Limiting Coverage of Election Speech

President Donald Trump criticized ABC, NBC and CNN after the three major U.S. news organizations declined to air his prime-time address on their main television platforms, intensifying his long-running dispute with the...

Iran Launches Fresh Attacks on U.S. Bases as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran launched new attacks on U.S. military facilities in the Gulf on Friday after the United States carried out a sixth straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, deepening a conflict that has unraveled last...

US Military Completes Sixth Night of Iran Strikes as Conflict Escalates

The U.S. military said it completed a new wave of strikes on Iran late Thursday, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations ordered by President Donald Trump as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Nicaragua Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Italy Over Red Brigades Extradition Dispute

Nicaragua has officially severed diplomatic relations with Italy after a renewed dispute over the extradition of former Red Brigades militant Alessio Casimirri, intensifying a decades-long conflict tied to one of Italys...

North Korea Calls South Korea ‘Puppet’ After U.S.-Led RIMPAC Naval Exercise

North Korea sharply criticized South Korea on Friday, labeling Seoul a puppet after its participation in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), warning that Washington and Seoul would be responsible for any...

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

Mikron H1 2026 Sales Fall 5.9% as Automation Weakness Weighs on Profit

Swiss automation and machining systems manufacturer Mikron Group AG reported lower first-half 2026 results as weaker demand in its Automation and Machining businesses offset strong growth in its Tool division. Despite the...

KAIST, Stanford Develop Self-Dressing Robot for Cleanrooms and Emergency Gear

Researchers from South Koreas Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Stanford University have developed an innovative self-dressing robotic technology that allows people to put on clothing without...

SpaceX Aborts Starship Test Flight as Engine Issue Delays Launch

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) called off the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket just minutes before its scheduled liftoff from its Texas launch site on Thursday after an engine-related issue triggered an automatic abort. CEO...

Sam Altman Admits OpenAI Missteps, Promises Major AI Comeback Focused on User Freedom

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged that the company fell short of expectations over the past year, taking personal responsibility for its performance while outlining an ambitious vision for the future. In a...

Moonshot Launches Kimi K3, China's Largest Open-Source AI Model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot has introduced Kimi K3, a new open-source AI model the company describes as the worlds largest of its kind, highlighting Chinas accelerating competition with leading U.S. AI...