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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2021: Round-up of all devices leaked and expected to be announced at the event

Jul 12, 2021 06:33 am UTC| Technology

In less than a month, Samsung could be hosting its biggest Galaxy Unpacked presentation of the year based on the number of expected products to be announced at the event. Persistent leaks have proliferated over the last...

WhatsApp update: View Once feature rolls out on desktop client following release on Android, iOS

Jul 12, 2021 05:46 am UTC| Technology

The Snapchat-like feature called View Once is launching on more versions of WhatsApp. Following its recent release, it is one of the new functions include in a recent update for the messaging apps web/desktop...

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 specs: Almost invisible under-display camera, rear-facing display appear in new leaks

Jul 09, 2021 09:33 am UTC| Technology

Xiaomis anticipated flagship phone for the second half of the year is the Mi Mix 4, and new leaks hint at some interesting design elements. The device is reportedly adopting the under-display camera solution, but, unlike...

‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ release date: New delivery tools will make Sam’s porter duties a little easier

Jul 09, 2021 09:32 am UTC| Technology

Death Stranding: Directors Cut was one of the highlights at the State of Play presentation on Thursday. Aside from PS5-focused improvements in visual and gameplay aspects, Kojima Productions is also adding a wide array of...

‘Battlefield 2042’ gameplay: Developer confirms ‘fan-favorite maps’ are returning following rumors of ‘Battlefield Hub’ experience

Jul 09, 2021 08:10 am UTC| Technology

The developer of Battlefield 2042 seemingly confirmed the existence of a so-called Battlefield Hub just a couple of weeks since it was reported. The gameplay experience is expected to let fans revisit maps and other...

Google Pixel 5a 5G release date, specs: New FCC certifications appear, hinting at an imminent launch

Jul 09, 2021 07:24 am UTC| Technology

FCC filings for various phone models that are believed to be for the Pixel 5a 5G were spotted recently. While the document does not reveal much about phone specifications, this is an important discovery that hints at the...

Qualcomm smartphone with Snapdragon 888, 144Hz display, and in-box wireless earbuds to ship for ‘Insiders’ community for $1,500

Jul 09, 2021 06:47 am UTC| Technology

Qualcomm surprised tech fans with the announcement of the limited-edition Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders on Thursday. The device, as the name hints, will be primarily offered to its immediate fans signed up to its...

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....