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High-tech surveillance amplifies police bias and overreach

Jun 13, 2020 10:56 am UTC| Technology Law

Video of police in riot gear clashing with unarmed protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filled social media feeds. Meanwhile, police surveillance of...

Pixel 4A release date: Pixel 2019 sales figures show Google NEEDS to launch its next mid-range smartphone

Jun 12, 2020 14:01 pm UTC| Technology

Google is already having quite a roller coaster of a year, specifically with its flagship hardware product. After being unable to announce the Pixel 4A in May, major delays on the devices unveiling and retail launch have...

EA Play Live 2020 new schedule, leaks: New UFC sim could be unveiled; ‘The Sims 5’ announcement remains unlikely

Jun 12, 2020 13:56 pm UTC| Technology

Like most video game companies, Electronic Arts (EA) turns to a virtual livestream event to continue the tradition of revealing major announcements despite the ongoing pandemic. A week before the EA Play Live, though,...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ release date, gameplay: What to expect from the Night City Wire on June 25

Jun 12, 2020 13:56 pm UTC| Technology

If the world had not been battling a global pandemic, this week could have been the time for the annual E3 conference where the biggest video game announcements happen. With E3 2020 canceled, Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD...

iPhone 12 release date, specs, price: Doubts on September retail launch remain despite reports that production begins in July

Jun 12, 2020 13:55 pm UTC| Technology

Every year, the months leading to the launch of new iPhones are filled with questions about the upcoming devices design, features, and technical specifications. However, this year, the iPhone 12s release date happens to be...

iOS 14 release date, new features: Highly requested iMessage features like deleting sent texts could arrive this year

Jun 12, 2020 13:55 pm UTC| Technology

It has been an annual tradition for Apple fans to list the new features they would like to see in the annual iOS updates, and it has been proven that not all wishes are granted at once. However, if iOS 14 leaks were...

iPhone SE 2020 deals, specs, price: Get up to $100 discount on Apple’s newest smartphone right now

Jun 12, 2020 13:53 pm UTC| Technology

Apple made the months-long rumors true last April when it finally unveiled the all-new iPhone SE. It is an entry-level smartphone, so it is significantly more affordable than the premium iPhones, and people can also buy it...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals

Gold prices reversed early gains and moved lower during Asian trading on Thursday, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investor focus has shifted toward upcoming central bank...

Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January

Thailands annual headline inflation rate stayed in negative territory for the tenth consecutive month in January, underscoring continued price pressures driven largely by lower energy costs and government measures aimed at...

Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off

Silver prices tumbled sharply during Asian trading on Thursday, leading a broad sell-off across the precious metals market and erasing most of the short-lived rebound seen earlier this week. The steep decline highlighted...

South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks

South Koreas efforts to stabilise its currency are facing a growing domestic challenge as retail investors continue to pour record amounts of money into U.S. stocks, driving strong demand for dollars while the won trades...

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook emphasized the importance of protecting the central banks credibility by ensuring inflation returns to its long-term target, signaling continued caution on monetary policy despite recent...

Politics

Nvidia, ByteDance, and the U.S.-China AI Chip Standoff Over H200 Exports

The U.S. government is prepared to allow Chinas ByteDance to purchase Nvidias advanced H200 AI chips, but negotiations remain stalled as Nvidia has not agreed to the proposed conditions governing their use. According to...

Trump Endorses Clay Fuller in Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind conservative prosecutor Clay Fuller in the upcoming Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, signaling a major shift in the political dynamics of...

CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration After Panama Court Revokes Canal Port Licences

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison has initiated international arbitration proceedings against the Panamanian government after Panamas Supreme Court annulled licences held by its subsidiary, Panama Ports Company, to...

Trump Stays Neutral on 2028 GOP Successor as Vance and Rubio Emerge as Top Contenders

President Donald Trump has declined to take sides in early speculation over who could succeed him as the Republican presidential nominee in the 2028 election, as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

U.S. Justice Department Removes DHS Lawyer After Blunt Remarks in Minnesota Immigration Court

The U.S. Justice Department has removed a government lawyer from a high-pressure assignment in Minnesota following blunt comments made in federal court about her workload and the governments failure to comply with judicial...

Science

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...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

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....

Sony Q3 Profit Jumps on Gaming and Image Sensors, Full-Year Outlook Raised

Sony Corp (TYO:6758) reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driven by solid performance in its gaming, music, and image sensor businesses. The Japanese conglomerate also raised its full-year forecast,...

SpaceX Pushes for Early Stock Index Inclusion Ahead of Potential Record-Breaking IPO

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly exploring ways to secure early inclusion in major stock market indexes ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering, a move aimed at boosting liquidity and stabilizing its share...