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‘God of War Ragnarok’ receives rating in South Korea as fans await release date announcement

May 27, 2022 08:47 am UTC| Technology

While fans are still waiting for the release date announcement for God of War Ragnarok, they may have gotten one clear indication that the game is launching soon. The title has reportedly received a rating in South Korea,...

'Pixel Fold' may not be released in 2022 as Google reportedly postpones the foldable phone's launch again

May 27, 2022 08:30 am UTC| Technology

The launch of Googles first foldable phone this year has once again become questionable after a new report said the company has decided to postpone its production. This is the second time Google was rumored to have dialed...

PSVR 2 games: Sony says more than 20 titles will be available at launch

May 27, 2022 08:17 am UTC| Technology

It is still unknown when the next generation of PlayStation VR will be released. But once the new headset arrives, Sony says players can expect it to launch with more than 20 games. The confirmation comes from no less...

‘The Witcher 4’ development moves forward as CD Projekt Red concludes the ‘research phase’

May 27, 2022 07:59 am UTC| Technology

The work for the next mainline entry to The Witcher series, currently dubbed The Witcher 4, is gaining progress. CD Projekt Red recently confirmed that it has completed its research for the game, and it indicates that the...

LG to release camper-optimized dual-purpose monitor

May 27, 2022 00:39 am UTC| Economy Business Technology

LG Electronics Inc. will release a dual-purpose product that can be used as smart TV and computer monitor. The new LG Room TV model is simple to set up and transport because it has a 27-inch IPS display with FHD...

YouTube Shorts: Global rollout of ads on short-form videos begins, shoppable ads to follow later this year

May 26, 2022 10:20 am UTC| Technology

Google announced that advertisements would start showing up globally on YouTube Shorts content this week. The company also confirmed that it would roll out shoppable ads, like in TikTok, sometime this year. Advertising...

'PS5 Pro' and new Xbox Series X could launch in 2023 or 2024 with support for up to 120 FPS

May 26, 2022 09:51 am UTC| Technology

Electronics company TCL said in a recent event that it expects Sony and Microsoft to release the mid-cycle gaming hardware for their current-generation consoles in the next two years. The TV maker also said both console...

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Economy

India Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in May Despite Rising Costs

Indias manufacturing sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by robust demand and a rise in new orders, according to the latest HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as U.S. Dollar Gains on Inflation and Middle East Concerns

Asian currencies traded within narrow ranges on Monday as investors closely monitored ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising inflation risks that could keep U.S. interest rates higher for longer. The...

Jerome Powell Warns Against Politicizing the Federal Reserve, Defends Democratic Institutions

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued a strong warning about the dangers of political interference in the Federal Reserve, while urging Americans to protect key democratic institutions. Powell made the...

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...

Politics

Colombia Presidential Runoff Set as Abelardo De La Espriella Leads Ivan Cepeda in First Round

Colombia is heading toward a highly anticipated presidential runoff election after right-wing outsider Abelardo De La Espriella secured a narrow lead over leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda in the first round of voting....

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as New Strikes Threaten Ceasefire and Impact Global Oil Markets

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified over the weekend as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns about the stability of the fragile ceasefire and the broader economic impact of...

Trump Says Iran Wants U.S. Deal as Tensions Continue Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is eager to reach an agreement with the United States, expressing confidence that a potential deal would benefit both Washington and its allies despite ongoing military...

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....

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

SoftBank Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Fueled Rally Drives Shares to Record High

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) surged to a record high on Monday, driven by growing investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector and the companys expanding exposure to AI-related technologies. The Japanese...

Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark AI PC Chips, Expands Challenge to Intel, AMD, and Apple

Nvidia has officially entered the Windows PC processor market with the launch of its new RTX Spark platform, unveiled by CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote presentation at COMPUTEX in Taiwan. The announcement marks a...

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...