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Sony PlayStation 5 release date, specs: Are physical copies going obsolete?

Jul 17, 2019 05:31 am UTC| Technology

The introduction of new and high-powered specs on a next-generation such as PlayStation 5 is a given. But since new hardware products are often anticipated to adapt to changes in the technological trend, some gaming fans...

Windows 10 news: Cortana and Alexa integration on Windows 10 PCs imminent for September 2019 update

Jul 17, 2019 05:31 am UTC| Technology

The digital assistant features on Windows 10 are likely going to be significantly improved before 2019 ends based on recent developments in a version available on Microsofts beta program Windows Insider. It appears that a...

AMD stocks expected to grow further; Intel slowly responding from the competition’s recent maneuvers

Jul 16, 2019 08:59 am UTC| Technology

2019 is looking like a great year for AMD. And with its third-generation Ryzen series slowly saturating the computing market, its expected that the company will only bring in more revenue from here. Reviews about AMDs...

GoPro Hero 8 release date: Next iteration should have a forward-facing screen

Jul 16, 2019 08:08 am UTC| Technology

The GoPro Hero 8 is expected to shake the action camera niche as the next iteration will surely bring new features that will delight users. Unfortunately, theres still no legitimate leaks that have surfaced on the web, so...

PlayStation 5 release date, specs, price: Why it’s not for all gamers

Jul 15, 2019 10:31 am UTC| Technology

Sony decided to ditch this years E3 but around the same time. But the company still gained a good command in the gaming news headlines as talk about its next-generation console unofficially dubbed the PlayStation 5 ...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ release date: Developers advised caution to players who have a penchant for violence

Jul 15, 2019 10:16 am UTC| Technology

Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to be one emotional journey for players as has been confirmed by lead quest designer Pawel Sasko. But to achieve such impact, the game will also feature heavy violence throughout its...

‘The Last Of Us Part 2’ release date: Game will be emotionally draining as hinted by voice actress Ashley Johnson

Jul 15, 2019 10:16 am UTC| Technology

The Last Of Us Part 2 made no appearance during this years E3. As such, its release date is still up in the air with February 2020 considered as the most likely time that the sequel will hit the shelves. Details about...

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Economy

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...

US Stock Futures Rise as Hopes Grow for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Sunday evening as investors remained optimistic that a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran could be reached soon. Ongoing diplomatic discussions between the...

Oil Prices Rebound Above $92 as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Fuels Middle East Supply Concerns

Oil prices climbed sharply in Asian trading on Monday as escalating tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon renewed fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East. The latest developments...

Gold Prices Hold Steady as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Offset Middle East Tensions

Gold prices remained largely unchanged during Asian trading on Monday as investors balanced ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East with growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates...

Politics

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....

Indo-Pacific Nations Boost Defense Cooperation as China’s Military Rise Reshapes Regional Security

Indo-Pacific countries are accelerating military modernization and strengthening regional defense partnerships as concerns grow over Chinas expanding military capabilities and uncertainty surrounding long-term U.S....

US Pushes Israel-Lebanon De-Escalation Plan as Hezbollah Tensions Escalate in Southern Lebanon

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Israel and Lebanon as clashes involving Hezbollah continue to threaten regional stability. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held...

One Nation Surges Ahead of Labor in Australian Poll Amid Backlash Over Property Tax Reforms

Australias right-wing populist party One Nation has overtaken the ruling Labor Party in a national opinion poll for the first time, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with the governments recent budget reforms and...

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

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...

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...