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Nintendo warns gamers that Switch may not endure Japan's summer heat

Jul 14, 2022 23:37 pm UTC| Technology Health Economy Business

Kyoto-based Nintendo warned gamers via a tweet on using their Switch in environments where the temperature is above 35 degrees Celsius as several parts of Japan are experiencing 35-degree-plus heat this...

Samsung launches Space Tycoon on Roblox

Jul 14, 2022 23:25 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business Life

Samsung Electronics Co. launched Samsung Space Tycoon, cyberspace using a management simulation game format, on the metaverse platform Roblox. Users may create and enjoy Samsung goods and items throughout the cosmos...

AI Revolution Series

Sendit, Yolo, NGL: anonymous social apps are taking over once more, but they aren't without risks

Jul 14, 2022 15:46 pm UTC| Technology

Have you ever told a stranger a secret about yourself online? Did you feel a certain kind of freedom doing so, specifically because the context was removed from your everyday life? Personal disclosure and anonymity have...

'Hey Siri': Virtual assistants are listening to children and then using the data

Jul 14, 2022 15:40 pm UTC| Technology

In many busy households around the world, its not uncommon for children to shout out directives to Apples Siri or Amazons Alexa. They may make a game out of asking the voice-activated personal assistant (VAPA) what time it...

China's big tech problem: even in a state-managed economy, digital companies grow too powerful

Jul 14, 2022 15:31 pm UTC| Technology

Chinas digital economy has advanced rapidly over the past two decades, with services, communications and commerce moving online. The Chinese government has generally encouraged its citizens to accept digital...

TikTok will introduce a maturity rating system to prevent ‘overtly mature’ content from reaching teens’ FYP

Jul 14, 2022 10:08 am UTC| Technology

TikTok announced on Wednesday that it has been working on new features that aim to protect users from potentially harmful content. One of them will be the platforms own maturity rating system that will focus on preventing...

Bank of Korea to conduct CBDC simulations involving at least 10 banks

Jul 13, 2022 22:34 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business

The Bank of Korea will be conducting its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) simulations involving at least ten commercial banks, including Shinhan Bank and NH Nonghyup Bank. Examining user payments and...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Climb as AI Optimism Boosts Tech Shares; South Korea Leads Gains

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Monday as strong investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) fueled gains in technology shares, helping markets look beyond ongoing uncertainty surrounding a potential...

Trump, Syrian President Sharaa Discuss Sanctions Relief and Economic Recovery in Phone Call

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation focused on Syrias economic recovery, the future of U.S. sanctions, and the latest developments in the Middle East, according to a...

US Stock Futures Rise as Hopes Grow for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Sunday evening as investors remained optimistic that a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran could be reached soon. Ongoing diplomatic discussions between the...

Oil Prices Rebound Above $92 as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Fuels Middle East Supply Concerns

Oil prices climbed sharply in Asian trading on Monday as escalating tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon renewed fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East. The latest developments...

Gold Prices Hold Steady as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Offset Middle East Tensions

Gold prices remained largely unchanged during Asian trading on Monday as investors balanced ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East with growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates...

Politics

US Tightens AI Chip Export Rules, Impacting Nvidia and AMD Sales to Chinese Firms

The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced new restrictions aimed at closing a potential loophole in the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese companies. The move is expected to affect major...

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Drone and Radar Facilities Following MQ-1 Drone Incident

The United States military carried out targeted strikes on Iranian radar installations and drone command-and-control facilities located in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, according to a statement released by U.S....

Indo-Pacific Nations Boost Defense Cooperation as China’s Military Rise Reshapes Regional Security

Indo-Pacific countries are accelerating military modernization and strengthening regional defense partnerships as concerns grow over Chinas expanding military capabilities and uncertainty surrounding long-term U.S....

US Pushes Israel-Lebanon De-Escalation Plan as Hezbollah Tensions Escalate in Southern Lebanon

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Israel and Lebanon as clashes involving Hezbollah continue to threaten regional stability. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held...

One Nation Surges Ahead of Labor in Australian Poll Amid Backlash Over Property Tax Reforms

Australias right-wing populist party One Nation has overtaken the ruling Labor Party in a national opinion poll for the first time, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with the governments recent budget reforms and...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

LG Electronics Stock Hits Record High on Nvidia AI Partnership Speculation

LG Electronics shares soared to a record high on Monday as investors reacted to growing speculation about a potential expansion of the companys artificial intelligence and robotics partnership with Nvidia. The South Korean...

Nvidia and Microsoft to Launch AI-Powered Windows PCs at Computex 2026

Nvidia and Microsoft are reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of Windows PCs powered by Nvidia-designed processors, marking a significant step in the evolution of AI-enabled personal computing. According to...

SoftBank to Invest €75 Billion in France AI Data Center Expansion by 2031

SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) has announced plans to invest up to 75 billion ($87.5 billion) in France to develop and operate 5 gigawatts (GW) of artificial intelligence data center capacity, marking one of the largest AI...

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...