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Apple AR/VR headset to debut in spring but release date could wait until later this year, report says

Jan 10, 2023 09:35 am UTC| Technology Business

This year could be less eventful for Apples existing product lines, including iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The company is reportedly focusing its efforts and resources on the imminent launch of its long-awaited AR/VR...

Woori Financial Group acquiring Daol Investment to expand its non-banking business

Jan 10, 2023 09:24 am UTC| Business Economy

Woori Financial Group has made an offer to buy Daol Investment. This is a strategic move as the company is aiming to expand its non-banking business portfolio through the deal. For the possible acquisition of Daol...

Jack Ma gives up authority on Ant Group as shareholders agree to revamp shareholding structure

Jan 10, 2023 09:18 am UTC| Business Economy

Jack Ma is backing down and will no longer have control over Ant Group. The company said that the decision comes after its shareholders agreed to overhaul its shareholding system or organization. According to CNN...

MacBook Air with 15-inch display is expected to be one of the highlights for the Mac line in 2023

Jan 10, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Technology Business

Apple has been rumored to introduce an all-new variant of MacBook Air with a bigger display since last year. And it now appears that the product will enter the market and could be the highlight of Apples Mac announcements...

Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger to open in Seoul, offer Korean Smash Burger

Jan 09, 2023 23:14 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Gordon Ramsays Street Burger restaurant is set to open by late March in the Hyundai Department Store in southern Seoul, which will be the brands first global location outside of the UK and the first in Asia. Street...

Cadbury unveils chocolate bars with only 91 calories

Jan 09, 2023 22:55 pm UTC| Health Life Economy Business

Mondelēz International has unveiled a new range of lower calories nougat bars coated in Cadbury chocolate, containing only 91 calories, dubbed Cadbury Delights. The range of nougat bars, which features a soft nougat...

Majority of F1 teams against grid's expansion, questions Cadillac's intentions of joining

Jan 09, 2023 22:07 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

A strong majority of the Formula 1 grid is against adding new teams as it would reduce revenues for existing members. Furthermore, Cadillacs intention of not bringing a full-manufacturer commitment to Formula 1, with...

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Economy

U.S. and EU Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce China Dependence

The United States and the European Union have taken a major step toward strengthening their supply chains for critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and boost advanced manufacturing capabilities. On Friday,...

Global PCB Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict and Supply Chain Disruptions

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the global electronics industry, driving up prices of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and disrupting the supply of critical raw materials. PCBs are...

Asian Currencies Rise Ahead of BOJ and Fed Meetings as Dollar Softens

Asian currencies strengthened on Monday while the U.S. dollar edged lower, as investors shifted focus to upcoming policy meetings by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Federal Reserve. Market sentiment remained cautious due...

BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen, Inflation, and Nikkei Hang in Balance

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its April 28 policy meeting, maintaining the benchmark short-term rate at 0.75%. This would mark the third consecutive pause following a 25...

Asian Stock Markets Rally as Japan and South Korea Hit Record Highs Amid Oil Price Concerns

Asian stock markets opened the week on a positive note, with major indices in Japan and South Korea reaching record highs, supported by strong momentum from U.S. equities. However, gains across the region were tempered by...

Politics

King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit the U.S. Amid Political Tensions and Historic Milestone

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun a high-profile four-day visit to the United States, marking a significant moment in modern UK-US relations. The royal trip coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S....

Man Charged in Alleged Trump Assassination Attempt at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

A 31-year-old California man has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington. The...

US and Iran Clash at UN Over Nuclear Program and NPT Conference Role

Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified at the United Nations as both countries exchanged sharp criticism over Tehrans nuclear program and its appointment as a vice president at a key nuclear conference....

White House Dinner Shooting Sparks Security Concerns and Succession Discussions

U.S. officials reviewed contingency plans, including the concept of a designated survivor and the presidential line of succession, ahead of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner, according to White House...

US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Approve Defense Budget Amid Rising China Tensions

The United States top diplomat in Taiwan has called on the islands opposition-led parliament to approve a comprehensive defense budget, emphasizing the urgent need for advanced military systems such as integrated air and...

Science

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...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

DeepSeek Slashes AI Model Pricing to Boost Adoption and Challenge Global Rivals

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has significantly reduced pricing for its latest AI models, signaling a more aggressive push in the rapidly evolving AI services market. The company announced that it has...

Taiwan Court Fines Tokyo Electron Unit $4.78M in Major TSMC Trade Secrets Case

A Taiwan court has imposed a significant penalty on the local subsidiary of Japan-based Tokyo Electron, highlighting the islands strict stance on protecting critical semiconductor technologies. The court fined the company...

DeepSeek V4 Launch Signals China’s Growing AI Independence with Huawei Chips

DeepSeek, a fast-rising Chinese AI startup, has unveiled a preview of its highly anticipated V4 model, marking a major step toward Chinas technological independence. The new model, optimized for Huaweis Ascend chips,...

U.S. Warns Allies Over Alleged Chinese AI IP Theft Linked to DeepSeek

The U.S. State Department has launched a global diplomatic effort to highlight concerns over alleged intellectual property theft by Chinese artificial intelligence companies, including startup DeepSeek. According to a...

Judge Dismisses Elon Musk’s Fraud Claims Against OpenAI, Trial to Proceed on Remaining Allegations

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed key fraud claims brought by Elon Musk in his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle. The ruling,...