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Starship explodes over Indian Ocean after failed test flight

SpaceX’s Starship prototype exploded over the Indian Ocean during its ninth test flight, marking another setback in Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to send humans to Mars. The massive rocket launched from SpaceX’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6:36 p.m. local time but encountered problems......

Musk refocuses on X and Tesla after outage disrupts social network

A brief outage on the social media platform X over the weekend prompted its CEO, Elon Musk, to announce that he would shift his attention back to managing his businesses, stepping back from his involvement in Donald Trump's administration. Musk, who already juggles leadership roles at X, the AI......

China condemns new US chip restrictions as bullying and pledges retaliation

China has strongly criticized the United States for implementing new export restrictions on advanced semiconductor chips, labeling the move as "bullying" and "protectionist." On Wednesday, Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce declared that these actions severely disrupt the stability......

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot partners with Microsoft amid controversy

Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, will be hosted on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, despite ongoing legal disputes with the tech giant. This significant development emerged during a pre-recorded conversation between Musk and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, which......

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 achieved a major milestone in battery safety by securing a pivotal patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This innovative method is designed to detect early signs of internal short circuits in batteries, addressing one of the most pressing risks......

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......

New patent by Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami enhances battery safety

Moroccan physicochemist Rachid Yazami, renowned for his significant contributions to lithium-ion battery technology, has recently secured a new patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This patent introduces an innovative method for early detection of internal short circuits......

UN: AI a "Powerful" Tool to Improve the Lives of Millions

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report on Tuesday in New York, emphasizing that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a "powerful" tool for improving the lives of millions, if utilized wisely. The report, part of the UN’s annual sustainable development......

Microsoft surpasses Amazon in cloud and AI leadership

In the world of Big Tech, where companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), and Meta (META) collectively hold nearly $10 trillion in market capitalization, recent earnings reports have not just been corporate updates but pivotal moments shaping the market. Despite some fluctuations,......

The end of an era: Microsoft retires Skype after two decades

After more than two decades of virtually connecting the world, Skype has officially been retired. The once-revolutionary video and voice call service, launched in 2003, was officially switched off by Microsoft on May 5, 2025. At its peak, Skype became synonymous with online communication, enabling free......

US seeks to break up Google over antitrust concerns

Google returned to court this week in a pivotal antitrust case that could reshape the digital landscape. The U.S. Department of Justice is calling for the breakup of the tech giant, potentially forcing it to separate from its popular Chrome browser. This move comes amid mounting concerns that Google......

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