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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......

Silicon Valley Showdown: Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman over OpenAI

Elon Musk and Sam Altman, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures, are locked in a public battle over the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The dispute revolves around OpenAI’s shift from a nonprofit research entity to a for-profit model, a transition Musk vehemently......

Corrected Title: Global tech shares decline amid concerns over Chinese AI breakthrough

Global technology stocks have experienced a decline due to the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, sparking concerns over the long-term viability of the U.S. AI-driven market surge. Stocks in Asian and European markets fell on Monday, and the Nasdaq index in New York......

Trump launches $500 billion initiative for AI development

US President Donald Trump has revealed an ambitious new project aimed at investing up to $500 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The initiative, named Project Stargate, is a collaboration between major tech companies and a Japanese investment firm. The project was introduced alongside......

Private Sector Poised for Lunar Exploration with SpaceX Launch

On Wednesday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida, carrying two lunar landers developed by private US and Japanese companies. The mission marks a significant milestone for the private sector’s growing role in space exploration. On board the rocket were Firefly Aerospace’s Blue......

Nvidia’s Latest Innovations: AI Robotics, Gaming Chips, and Automotive Collaboration

Nvidia introduced a range of new products at CES 2025, including advancements in artificial intelligence for robot and car training, next-gen gaming chips, and its first desktop computer. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted how the company's technology, which powers data center AI chips, is expanding into......

Cyber Attack Disrupts Japan Airlines; Causing Flight Delays

Japan Airlines (JAL) faced significant disruptions due to a cyber attack, resulting in delays for several of its flights. The incident began in the early hours of Thursday, with the airline experiencing "malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems," starting shortly before 7:30......

Europe Launches Iris² Satellite Constellation Project to Compete in Space Connectivity

The European Union is set to launch a major satellite constellation project, named "Iris²," to compete with the leading American company, SpaceX, and its Starlink network. This initiative is the EU's largest space venture since its previous programs"Galileo" for satellite......

Morocco Appoints Distinguished AI Expert as Digital Transition Minister

In a significant move towards advancing Morocco's digital landscape, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni has been appointed as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. The appointment, made during a recent government restructuring ceremony at the......

OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion Funding, Achieves $157 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the innovative company behind the widely popular ChatGPT, has successfully raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, elevating its valuation to an impressive $157 billion. This substantial investment comes from notable backers including chip manufacturer Nvidia and Japan's SoftBank,......

Prime Minister Modi's Strategic Talks with US Tech Leaders on Semiconductor Development

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently convened with leading US technology executives in New York, urging them to consider India as a prime destination for manufacturing and innovation. This meeting took place shortly after Modi attended the annual Quad summit alongside leaders from the US, Australia,......

Nvidia's Historic $279 Billion Plunge Rattles Global Chip Market

Global semiconductor stocks experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, following a steep decline in Nvidia’s share price in the U.S. overnight. The plunge in Nvidia’s stock value, amounting to a staggering $279 billion, marked the largest one-day market capitalization drop for a U.S.......

Apple's Sales Resurgence Amid Tech Market Turbulence and AI Investments

In a landscape of fluctuating tech fortunes, Apple has emerged with a positive financial report, showcasing a sales rebound that has caught the attention of uneasy financial markets. The Cupertino-based tech firm reported revenue of $85.8bn (£67.3bn) for the quarter ending in June, marking a 5%......