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HomePod’s next-gen model could be released in 2023 with S8 chip and built-in screen

Jun 28, 2022 09:28 am UTC| Technology

Apple is reportedly making plans for the next generation of HomePod. The next home speaker will reportedly gain new technical specifications, but it is not expected to enter the market this year. It has been a few years...

Apple M2-based chips will reportedly power four new Macs and the upcoming AR/VR headset

Jun 28, 2022 09:11 am UTC| Technology

Apple has reportedly laid out a pipeline of new Mac devices that will be powered by the M2 chip and its upcoming higher-end versions. The tech giants long-rumored AR/VR headset is also expected to ship with the base model...

Asus ROG Phone 6 release date, specs: New renders reveal the gaming phone's design and its accessories

Jun 28, 2022 08:44 am UTC| Technology

As the global launch of Asus ROG Phone 6 nears, a new round of renders has leaked giving tech fans a closer look at the upcoming gaming phone. The new set of images also reveals the appearance of the next version of...

Nintendo Direct ‘Mini’ showcase is confirmed but it will focus on third-party games only

Jun 28, 2022 08:28 am UTC| Technology

The next Nintendo Direct is confirmed to be happening this week. But the next showcase may not be exactly what video game fans are expecting. When and where to watch this weeks Nintendo Direct? Rumors about the next...

‘Metroid Prime Remastered’ release date is reportedly set for holiday 2022, more remasters to launch later

Jun 28, 2022 08:20 am UTC| Technology

The much-awaited Metroid Prime Remastered is reportedly getting closer to launch. A new report claimed that Nintendo, the franchises publisher, is planning to release the game sometime this holiday. Nintendo has been...

PS Plus Essential free games for July 2022 will include a ‘Crash Bandicoot’ title, reliable leaker reveals

Jun 28, 2022 08:12 am UTC| Technology

Sony seems to be going big for one of the first lineups of free downloadable games in the new PlayStation Plus Essential subscription service. A reliable leaker has reported that one of the titles to be offered next month...

Alexa may soon replicate the voice of dead family members

Jun 27, 2022 20:37 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business Life

A feature under development would allow Alexa to mimic the voice of a specific person based on a less than a minute of provided recording. The goal of the feature, according to Rohit Prasad, senior vice president 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...