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Poco F2 release date, specs rumors: Mystery Poco device is listed in the Eurasian regulation commission website

Apr 09, 2020 09:59 am UTC| Technology

More evidence appear that more Poco-branded devices are slated to be released in the coming months. Recently, another mystery device appeared in the wild through a regulatory listing on the Eurasian Economic Commissions...

Nintendo Switch stocks: Over 100% price increase listed by online resellers as console deliveries are suspended in Japan

Apr 09, 2020 07:29 am UTC| Technology

It has not been easy finding a store that has Nintendo Switch for weeks. It will become more difficult for those in Japan as Nintendo announced the suspension of shipments across the country. Even worse, some fans...

‘eFootball PES 2020’ update: Cristiano Ronaldo’s man bun debuts in football sim as Data Pack 6.0 goes live

Apr 09, 2020 07:26 am UTC| Technology

eFootball PES 2020 players have something to look forward to this week. Konami just released the Data Pack 6.0 that comes with a slew of updates, including new player faces. Football players should get ready to start...

‘Elder Scrolls Online’ DLC: ‘Greymoor’ content, Update 26 delayed by a week due to coronavirus

Apr 09, 2020 07:24 am UTC| Technology

In case video game fans have not noticed yet, there is an emerging trend in the gaming community right now upcoming titles, DLCs, and updates are getting delayed due to coronavirus. One of the latest franchise to be...

‘NBA 2K20’ update: Patch 11 likely caused issues in arena sounds and other features, gamers suggest

Apr 09, 2020 07:13 am UTC| Technology

It has been a while since 2K Games released patch notes for NBA 2K20 players. This week, developers deployed the Patch 11 notes, but several players noticed having issues in the arena features after updating the basketball...

‘PUBG Mobile’ India wants its players to stay at home with its 7 Days Challenge

Apr 09, 2020 02:46 am UTC| Technology Health

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are all staying indoors hoping for the outbreak to run its course. PUBG Mobile gamers in India now have more reasons to stay indoors with its 7 Days Challenge. In the PUBG...

50 years of bold predictions about remote work: it isn't all about technology

Apr 09, 2020 00:36 am UTC| Technology Insights & Views

If youre working from home for the first time, you might be asking yourself why you didnt get to do this years ago. The benefits of remote work have been discussed for nearly half a century. Many thinkers predicted a...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Suspends U.S. Talks Amid Middle East Tensions

Global oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, recovering from significant losses recorded in May, after Iran reportedly suspended negotiations with the United States following renewed military tensions across the Middle...

UK House Prices Record First Monthly Decline Since December as Iran Conflict Dampens Market Confidence

Britains housing market experienced its first monthly decline in house prices since December, with values falling by 0.6% in May 2026 as economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict weakened buyer demand, according to...

German Retail Sales Decline Less Than Expected in April 2026

Germanys retail sales recorded a smaller-than-expected decline in April 2026, offering a mixed signal about consumer spending in Europes largest economy. According to data released on Monday by the Federal Statistical...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...