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A permanent jailbreak has been released that Apple can’t do anything against; Exploit affects millions of devices

Oct 01, 2019 05:23 am UTC| Technology

Back in August, security researcher pwn20wnd released an iOS 12 jailbreak that can be used by any device outfitted with A7 to A11 chip. Last week, the same researcher managed to include devices that have A12 and A12X...

‘PES 2020’ overtakes ‘FIFA 2020’ on Metacritic user score by a significant margin; EA acknowledges its massive blunder

Oct 01, 2019 05:23 am UTC| Technology

PES 2020 has now overpassed FIFA 2020 as this years best football simulation. At least, going by the user score over at Metacritic. The review aggregator site currently has PES 2020 sitting at 8.3 user score, while its...

‘The Last of Us Part 2’ release date: The sequel’s combat will be emotionally taxing

Sep 30, 2019 08:57 am UTC| Technology

Voice actress Ashley Johnson previously hinted that The Last of Us Part 2 will be emotionally draining. This isnt surprising given what Naughty Dog has done with the first game. But its not just the engrossing narrative...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ release date: Here are the three origin stories that players can choose from

Sep 30, 2019 08:32 am UTC| Technology

Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to deliver solid gameplay and an emotional storyline as highlighted by one of the trailers that were recently released. Whats more, the game has also been developed as a pure first-person...

‘GTA 6’ release date: Rockstar has started conceptual, initial development of the next entry, new rumor claims

Sep 30, 2019 05:15 am UTC| Technology

Ever since Red Dead Redemption 2 came out, fans have been wondering if the studio is now in the process of developing GTA 6. The series has been the most lucrative product that Rockstar has under its belt. As such, its...

'Digital colonialism': why some countries want to take control of their people's data from Big Tech

Sep 28, 2019 13:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

There is a global standoff going on about who stores your data. At the close of Junes G20 summit in Japan, a number of developing countries refused to sign an international declaration on data flows the so-called Osaka...

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super release date: Rumors point to an October launch on new ASUS graphics cards

Sep 28, 2019 08:13 am UTC| Technology

Like many tech companies, Nvidia is anticipated to have a few more surprises before 2019 ends. One of the most reported upcoming Nvidia products is the GeForce GTX 1660 Super, especially this week as another source claimed...

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Economy

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...

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...

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

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...