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Xiaomi invests $7 billion to lead China's chip innovation

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is set to invest nearly $7 billion (50 billion yuan) over the next decade to strengthen its semiconductor capabilities. Known for its wide range of products, from smartphones to electric vehicles and smart home devices, Xiaomi is now placing semiconductors at the center of its......

Trump visits UAE to boost Gulf AI ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a brief visit to Qatar with a speech to American troops before traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where officials aim to position the wealthy Gulf nation as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The United States has reached a preliminary agreement......

Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami patents innovative battery safety technology

Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami has recently secured a pivotal patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a novel method designed to detect early signs of internal short circuits in batteries. This advancement holds significant implications for the safety of electric vehicles (EVs),......

Game Console Prices Rise amid Tariff Pressure and Industry Challenges

The global cost of major gaming consoles such as Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X has surged by tens of dollars, a rare trend that bucks the typical pattern of tech products becoming cheaper over time. Analysts attribute this rise to U.S. tariffs imposed under former President......

South Korea flags unauthorized data transfers by DeepSeek

South Korea’s data protection authority has accused the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of transferring user data and prompt content without obtaining user consent. This occurred while the DeepSeek application was still accessible for download on South Korean app platforms. The company has not yet responded......

US Chip Market Dominance at Risk amid China Restrictions

Analysts warn that recent efforts by the Trump administration to curb China's advances in artificial intelligence (AI) may backfire, potentially causing the United States to lose its leadership in the global semiconductor market. The restrictions aim to block American chipmakers from exporting to......

Nvidia faces $5.5bn loss due to US AI chip export restrictions to China

Nvidia has projected a $5.5bn loss after the Trump administration prohibited the company from selling essential AI chips to China. The restrictions caused a significant drop in Nvidia's stock price, making a notable impact in after-hours trading. In a filing on Tuesday, Nvidia disclosed that its......

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones From India 'to Beat' Trump Tariffs, Sources Say

In a strategic move to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, Apple has transported 600 tons—equivalent to around 1.5 million iPhones from India to the United States using specially chartered cargo flights, according to sources familiar with the matter. This behind-the-scenes effort highlights Apple’s......

Former Facebook executive accuses Meta of betraying US interests and aiding China

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has alleged that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, compromised United States national security and collaborated with China to expand its operations. Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Wynn-Williams claimed Meta briefed the Chinese Communist......

Tesla faces plunging stock prices amid broader tech market decline

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is facing significant turbulence in the financial markets. Its stock plummeted over 15% on the New York Stock Exchange, wiping out approximately $130 billion in market capitalization in a single session. This sharp decline marks a critical turning point for Elon......

Albania suspends TikTok for a year amid concerns over child safety

The Albanian government has announced a year-long suspension of TikTok, citing concerns over its role in promoting violence and bullying, particularly among children. The decision, made on Thursday, follows increasing reports of harmful content influencing young users. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu......

New search for MH370 reignites hope with cutting-edge technology

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 remains one of aviation's most perplexing mysteries. Now, 11 years after the Boeing 777 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, Malaysian authorities have announced a renewed search in the Indian Ocean. This effort marks......

Alibaba announces $53 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure

Alibaba, China's leading e-commerce company, has unveiled plans to invest over 380 billion yuan (approximately $53 billion USD) in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next three years. The investment represents the company's largest commitment to technological......

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