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Hyundai to set up metaverse-based studio dealing with UAM, PBV

May 31, 2022 22:40 pm UTC| Business Economy Technology

Hyundai Motor Co. will set up a Hyundai Motor Studio on the mobile-based metaverse platform Zepeto, which depicts the carmakers actual studio in Seoul, to provide a variety of content about mobility life. The studio...

‘Fortnite’ tournament with in-person attendance returns later this year with $1 million prize

May 31, 2022 10:14 am UTC| Technology

The video game industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in several ways since it started in 2020. Aside from release dates being delayed, fans also saw several major esports events either get canceled or take...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 leak mentions camera upgrade and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but no screen improvement

May 31, 2022 09:07 am UTC| Technology

The most important technical specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 have leaked from reliable sources, and it appears that there are a few upgrades to expect. However, it does not look like Samsung is...

PS Plus leak: 2018 ‘God of War’ game to reportedly headline free games lineup for June 2022

May 31, 2022 08:42 am UTC| Technology

June marks the first month of the all-new PlayStation Plus, and it appears that Sony is planning on launching the revamped service with a jam-packed lineup of free games for its members. A new leak has claimed that the...

‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ release date: ‘Fallen Order’ sequel to launch in 2023 but not on PS4, Xbox One

May 31, 2022 08:15 am UTC| Technology

EA has recently announced the much-awaited sequel to Fallen Order, officially titled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The game is not slated to launch anytime soon, but the publisher has confirmed that it will not be available on...

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ might be headed back to Steam after a cryptic leak

May 30, 2022 09:30 am UTC| Technology

PC gamers have not had the option to purchase or play new Call of Duty games through Steam for a few years now. However, a seemingly accidental image update may have hinted that the launch of Modern Warfare 2 would mark...

iPhone 14 Pro specs, features: Always-on display mode could be available exclusively on premium models

May 30, 2022 09:12 am UTC| Technology

The list of exclusive features expected for the iPhone 14 Pro models just got a new entry. Apple is reportedly planning on finally adding the always-on display to the iPhones later this year, but only to the premium...

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Economy

Yen Extends Gains as BOJ Rate Hike Bets Rise

The Japanese yen strengthened further on Thursday, extending its sharp overnight rally as hawkish Bank of Japan signals fueled expectations for faster interest rate hikes. The yen climbed to an intraday high of 157.95...

Oil Prices Slip as Trump Eases Iran Supply Fears

Oil prices moved lower during Asian trading on Thursday, snapping three straight sessions of gains as concerns over Middle East supply disruptions eased following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and signs of...

Asian Stocks Rise as Bond Yields Ease, Oil Prices Stabilize

Asian stocks moved higher on Thursday as easing global bond yields and steadier oil prices improved investor sentiment, while markets digested regional economic data and looked ahead to the U.S. jobs report for signals on...

FTSE 100 Falls as US-Iran Conflict Drives Oil Prices Higher

British stocks declined on Wednesday as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weakened investor appetite for risk across European markets. The FTSE 100 fell 0.30% by...

Asian Currencies Weaken as Dollar Rises, Kiwi Slides After RBNZ Hike

Asian currencies mostly weakened on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar traded near a two-week high, while the New Zealand dollar fell sharply despite the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raising interest rates. The kiwi dropped to...

Politics

Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Kuwait as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait late Wednesday, according to Iranian state-run Press TV, marking another escalation in renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran....

Greenland Says US Talks Remain Ongoing

Greenlands Foreign Minister Mute Egede said Wednesday that negotiations with the United States over the Arctic islands future remain underway, although he declined to disclose details of the discussions. Speaking during a...

US, Australia Pledge $580 Million for Pacific Islands

The United States and Australia announced a combined $580 million funding package for Pacific Island nations on Wednesday, stepping up regional support as competition with China for influence across the Pacific...

Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary

U.S. Senator Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination for another term in Massachusetts on Tuesday, defeating Representative Seth Moulton in a closely watched primary that highlighted debates over age, experience and...

USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After Record 200 Days at Sea

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Thailands Laem Chabang port on Wednesday morning after spending more than 200 consecutive days at sea, including an extended deployment in the Middle East....

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

Microsoft to Reveal Azure Revenue in Major Reporting Shake-Up

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to begin reporting standalone quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud business, giving investors greater visibility into one of the technology giants fastest-growing operations. The...

MongoDB Stock Sinks 14% as Atlas Growth Misses Expectations

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) shares plunged more than 14% in premarket trading Wednesday despite stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2027 results, as investors focused on the lack of growth acceleration in the companys...

Lenovo Shares Fall After Dropbox Security Breach Exposes ID Vulnerability

Lenovo Group shares came under pressure on Wednesday after a security breach at Dropbox revealed a vulnerability connected to the Chinese technology companys Lenovo ID authentication service. Dropbox said approximately...

OpenAI Nears Astra AI Model Launch With Safety Focus

OpenAI is preparing to launch its next-generation artificial intelligence model, Astra, with CEO Sam Altman signaling that the release could arrive soon as the company increases its focus on AI safety and cybersecurity....

OpenAI Rejects Apple Trade Secret Theft Claims

OpenAI has denied Apples allegations that it obtained confidential trade secrets through former Apple employees, arguing that the iPhone maker has failed to provide evidence showing proprietary information was stolen. In a...