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Electric Vehicles in South Korea Surpasses 500,000 Mark

Apr 02, 2024 10:55 am UTC| Business Technology

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity in South Korea, and the cumulative number of units sold in the country has already exceeded 500,000. This shows that more and more people are buying EVs, especially now that 300,000...

Digital Currency Revolution

KNINE Token Eyes Rally as BitMart Lists Shiba Inu's Latest Crypto Venture

Apr 02, 2024 10:01 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a strategic move that piqued the interest of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, Shiba Inus KNINE token, born from a collaboration with K9 Finance, has been listed on BitMart. This listing is expected to significantly influence...

Samsung Elevates Bixby with Generative AI, Rolls Out One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Devices

Apr 02, 2024 09:55 am UTC| Technology

Samsung has announced its intention to enhance Bixby with generative AI features, aiming to redefine the role of its virtual assistant. Concurrently, the tech giant has begun rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for selected...

Microsoft to Split Office Suite and Teams Amid Escalating Antitrust Probe

Apr 02, 2024 07:23 am UTC| Business Technology

Microsoft Corporation is splitting up Office and Team as antitrust scrutiny grows. The tech giant will remove Microsoft Teams from its Office Suite in an attempt to address the probes. According to Quartz, Microsoft...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum ETF Hopes Dim; Solana's Founder Trolls with 'BunkerCoin' Joke

Apr 02, 2024 02:56 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Amid fluctuating expectations for a U.S.-approved Ethereum ETF, analyst offers a stark reality check, predicting slim chances for approval. Concurrently, Solanas Anatoly Yakovenko lightens the mood with a fictional...

Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell to Use AI to Innovate Meal Prep in Stores

Apr 02, 2024 02:44 am UTC| Business Technology

Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC are innovating their stores by adding the latest technologies to their store operations. The restaurants parent company, Yum! Brands Inc. said it embraces technology by integrating artificial...

US Congress Set to Ban Microsoft Copilot Over Security, Unveils Copilot Pro

Apr 02, 2024 02:27 am UTC| Technology

In a decisive move, the US Congress plans to ban Microsoft Copilot from all House-operated Windows devices, citing significant security concerns. This ban reflects apprehensions about potential data leaks within government...

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Economy

Brazil Extends Fuel Subsidies and Tax Relief Measures Through July 2026 Amid Global Oil Market Volatility

Brazils government has announced a two-month extension of its fuel subsidy and tax relief measures, ensuring that support programs remain in place until July 31, 2026. The decision aims to protect consumers and businesses...

Kevin Warsh Faces Early Fed Test as Inflation Risks Challenge Rate-Cut Expectations

Bank of America (BofA) analysts believe incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could face a difficult policy environment as rising inflation and economic uncertainty complicate the outlook for U.S. interest rates....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Politics

US Plans Faster Military Drawdown in Europe, NATO Allies Face Greater Defense Role

The United States is reportedly preparing to accelerate the reduction of its military presence across Europe, signaling a major shift in NATO defense strategy. According to a report published by Germanys Welt am Sonntag,...

US to Accelerate Troop Withdrawal from Europe, NATO Allies to Review Plans Next Month

The United States is reportedly preparing to speed up the withdrawal of its military personnel from bases across Europe, according to a report published by Germanys Welt am Sonntag. The newspaper cited an unnamed Pentagon...

Trump Adviser’s Investment in Thrive Capital Draws Scrutiny Over Federal Contracts

A senior adviser in President Donald Trumps administration is facing scrutiny after a report revealed his involvement in government contract matters connected to companies backed by a venture capital firm in which he held...

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

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

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...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...