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WhatsApp update: Option to transfer chats from Android to iOS is also underway

Sep 09, 2021 09:58 am UTC| Technology

WhatsApp just recently launched the option to transfer chat history from iOS to Android device. However, Apple fans should not fret because those thinking of switching from Android to iOS may soon get a similar...

Redmi K50 release date, specs: Improved water resistance and fast charging capabilities are reportedly in the works

Sep 09, 2021 09:41 am UTC| Technology

Redmis next flagship series, widely dubbed K50, is rumored to launch with more than the common annual upgrades. The company is reportedly working on improving the protection and charging capabilities of the upcoming...

Android 12 beta 5 is the final update before the full version goes live in ‘a few weeks’

Sep 09, 2021 09:05 am UTC| Technology

The fifth beta update for the Android 12 has been released, and Google confirmed this will be the last patch before it launches the operating system upgrades full version to the public. This means almost all that will be...

‘Forza Horizon 5’ gameplay: Devs confirms 400+ cars and says they’re ‘just getting started’

Sep 09, 2021 08:47 am UTC| Technology

Most of the presentations for Forza Horizon 5 in previous months have highlighted the games visuals and its vast map. And with less than two months left before its launch, it is only fitting that the developers have...

‘Far Cry 6’ release date: Ubisoft reaffirms its promise of free next-gen upgrades for consoles at launch

Sep 09, 2021 08:23 am UTC| Technology

Over the past week, the gaming community has once again revisited the debates on how cross-generation releases are tackled by game publishers. Possibly to avoid any confusion, Ubisoft has once again announced its plans for...

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro and Lenovo Tab P11 5G tablets were announced, to enter the market in October

Sep 09, 2021 07:30 am UTC| Technology

Lenovo unveils an all-new premium tablet, the Tab P12 Pro, slated to arrive in stores next month. Joining it is the anticipated 5G version of the Tab P11. Lenovo P12 Pro specs, price The Lenovo Tab P12 Pros design...

Microsoft says Azure has flaw that would allow hackers to access data

Sep 08, 2021 23:56 pm UTC| Economy Technology

Microsoft warned that its Azure cloud computing service was found to have a flaw that would allow hackers to access customers data. The flaw, discovered by Microsofts security researchers, has been fixed, the companys...

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Economy

Trump Revises U.S. Tariffs on Copper, Aluminum, and Steel Imports Through 2027

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation modifying tariffs on selected imports containing copper, aluminum, and steel, introducing targeted relief measures for key industrial and agricultural sectors while...

Japan Weighs Two-Year Food Tax Cut Starting in 2027 to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressure

Japan is considering a temporary reduction in its food sales tax as part of broader efforts to support households struggling with rising living costs. According to a report by the Mainichi newspaper, the government is...

China’s Companion Economy Booms as Young People Pay for Friendship and Travel Partners in 2026

Chinas rapidly expanding companion economy is transforming the way people socialize, travel, and seek emotional support, creating new income opportunities for young workers while reshaping traditional social interactions....

Australia Minimum Wage to Rise 4.75% as Inflation Pressures Persist

. Australias lowest-paid workers will receive a 4.75% minimum wage increase starting July 1, 2026, following a decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). The wage adjustment comes as the country continues to face...

US Stock Futures Slip as Iran Tensions Rise and AI-Fueled Tech Rally Loses Steam

U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Monday evening as growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations weighed on investor sentiment. Concerns over a prolonged...

Politics

Los Angeles World Cup Security Plans: No ICE Immigration Enforcement at FIFA 2026 Matches, Officials Say

Federal officials have assured Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna that civil immigration enforcement operations will not take place at FIFA World Cup 2026 matches or related events in the Los Angeles area, according to...

Russian Missile and Drone Attack Hits Kyiv, Injures Civilians and Damages Residential Buildings

A large-scale Russian attack struck Kyiv in the early hours of June 2, leaving at least four people injured and causing significant damage to residential buildings across the Ukrainian capital, according to local officials...

Lebanon-Israel Partial Ceasefire Announced as Regional Tensions Remain High in 2026

Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, marking a limited step toward de-escalation in a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and intensified broader Middle East tensions...

Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen Secures Third Term with New Centre-Left Coalition Government

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has secured a third consecutive term in office after reaching an agreement to form a new centre-left coalition government, ending months of political uncertainty following the...

Zelenskiy Warns of Possible Massive Russian Strike as Ukraine Remains on High Alert

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that intelligence reports continue to indicate the possibility of a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, urging citizens to remain vigilant and closely...

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

HPE Raises 2026 Outlook After Record Q2 Revenue Fueled by AI Server Demand

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) delivered record-breaking second-quarter results, driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure, enterprise servers, and networking solutions. The strong performance prompted the...

Alphabet Unveils $80 Billion Capital Raise to Accelerate AI Expansion, Secures $10 Billion Backing from Berkshire Hathaway

Alphabet Inc. has announced an ambitious $80 billion equity fundraising plan aimed at supporting the rapidly growing costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure and expanding its computing capacity. The move highlights...

Anthropic Files for IPO, Signaling a New Era for Public AI Investments in 2026

Anthropic, the public benefit corporation behind the widely used Claude family of artificial intelligence models, has officially taken a significant step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The AI startup announced...

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Winbond and Nanya to Overweight on Strong Memory Chip Market Outlook

Morgan Stanley has upgraded two major Greater China semiconductor stocks, Winbond Electronics Corp. and Nanya Technology Corp., from Equal-weight to Overweight, citing strengthening memory chip prices and expanding growth...

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...