Technology

A severe shortage of memory chips is rippling through global supply chains, pushing up prices for computers and smartphones as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) applications far outpaces production capacity. Chipmakers have warned that the supply squeeze could extend well beyond 2026, leaving......

Shares of Chinese semiconductor firm MetaX Integrated Circuits recorded an exceptional surge on their first day of trading in Shanghai, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence and technological self-reliance. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s......

Visa has unveiled its Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice, a strategic initiative aimed at helping businesses, banks, fintechs, and merchants navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of stablecoin-based payments. This new service, housed within Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), highlights the company’s......

Microsoft has issued an urgent security advisory to address a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability known as React2Shell, which affects React Server Components and several Next.js versions. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55182, has been classified with the highest severity score of 10.0 and......

CrowdStrike has introduced a new artificial intelligence security solution, Falcon AI Detection and Response (AIDR), aimed at safeguarding enterprises from a fast-emerging threat: the manipulation of AI models through malicious prompts and hidden instructions. The California-based cybersecurity firm......

The U.S. government has again extended the deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its American operations after talks between Washington and Beijing stalled. The extension, issued through a new executive order, pushes the January 23, 2026 deadline further, leaving millions of......

OpenAI’s product lead for Codex, Alexander Embiricos, believes that the transition from human-supervised to autonomous artificial intelligence hinges on overcoming a surprising limitation: human typing speed. Speaking on Lenny’s Podcast, he noted that even highly capable AI agents remain......

The World App, developed by the team behind Worldcoin and co-founded by Sam Altman, has undergone a major transformation, evolving into a multifunctional platform that merges secure communication with financial services. The latest update introduces an encrypted chat service, digital banking features,......

Young Ukrainians with a passion for video games are emerging as some of the country’s most skilled drone operators, providing a distinctive edge in the ongoing conflict. Instructors at various drone training schools across Ukraine say those who grew up wielding gaming controllers adapt faster to......

Nvidia is considering ramping up production of its H200 artificial intelligence chips after seeing a surge in orders from Chinese technology companies. The U.S. chipmaker informed clients that requests have exceeded its current supply, following Washington’s decision to permit exports of the processors......

Israel will implement a nationwide ban on mobile phone use in primary schools starting February 2, marking a major shift in its education policy aimed at limiting the growing influence of smartphones on young students. The Ministry of Education announced that primary school pupils will no longer be......

Moroccan civil engineer Ouijdane Qacami has achieved global recognition by winning the prestigious Prix Pépite 2025, France’s foremost award for young innovative startups. Her groundbreaking company, Strucmedica, specializes in concrete durability diagnostics, offering cutting-edge solutions......

OpenAI has announced a major step in merging artificial intelligence with digital design through the integration of Adobe’s creative suite into ChatGPT. The update allows users to access Photoshop, Acrobat, and Adobe Express directly from the chatbot, streamlining creative workflows for millions......