TSMC 2nm chip shortage forces smartphone makers to scale back models
A supply crunch in advanced 2nm chips from TSMC is pushing smartphone manufacturers to limit their most powerful processors to premium devices, reshaping product strategies ahead of the second half of 2026. The shortage comes as the industry also faces a worsening memory crisis, adding pressure across the supply chain. Production of 2nm chips,......
AI firms shift from seat pricing to usage based revenue models
Artificial intelligence companies are moving away from traditional per user pricing toward models that charge based on actual usage, according to a new analysis from Goldman Sachs. The shift reflects how AI is changing the nature of work, with software increasingly performing tasks instead of human users. The report, based on discussions......
Lebanon president rejects call with Netanyahu despite Trump announcement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to join a proposed phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, contradicting an earlier announcement by Donald Trump that the two leaders would speak for the first time in decades. The decision underscores persistent political barriers between Beirut and Tel Aviv despite ongoing diplomatic......
BLS International strengthens visa services in Morocco ahead of peak season
BLS International has announced a set of operational upgrades across its visa application centers in Morocco to handle rising demand ahead of the peak travel season. The improvements target faster processing, smoother applicant journeys, and stronger service reliability across centers in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Tetouan, Nador, and Agadir. The......
Global regulators scramble as AI model raises banking cyber risk fears
Financial authorities across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States have begun coordinated assessments of cyber risks linked to a powerful new artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic. The system, known as Mythos Preview, has demonstrated the ability to identify and exploit previously unknown software vulnerabilities......
Nvidia CEO admits missing Anthropic investment while defending AI dominance
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said he made a mistake by not investing earlier in Anthropic, as he pushed back against claims that custom AI chips from major tech rivals threaten Nvidia’s leadership. Speaking in a recent podcast, Huang argued that building a platform superior to Nvidia’s is far more difficult than critics......
EU warns gas prices will stay high for years after war damage
Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp increases in energy costs across the continent. European......
Erdogan calls Israeli leaders “child killers” in sharp escalation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a direct verbal attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring that no power could threaten Türkiye or its leadership while accusing Israeli officials of killing children. The remarks mark a new escalation in tensions between the two regional powers amid ongoing conflict......
Refinery fire in Australia deepens Asia fuel supply crisis
A fire at a major Australian refinery has intensified fuel supply pressures across Asia, as regional markets already strain under disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. At the same time, Japanese refiners are resorting to complex offshore oil transfers to secure crude supplies while avoiding high risk shipping routes near the Strait......
Israel army declares south Lebanon a “death zone” amid escalation
Israel’s army chief ordered that all territory south of the Litani River be treated as a combat zone targeting Hezbollah fighters. The directive marks a sharp escalation in a six week conflict that began on March 2 and has intensified across southern Lebanon. Israeli officials say more than 1,700 Hezbollah fighters have been killed since......
Solana teaser on XRP fuels speculation over potential blockchain integration
Solana sparked intense speculation after publishing a short, unexplained video on X labeled simply “XRP.” The post offered no context, yet it quickly drew millions of views and triggered widespread debate across the crypto community. A co-founder of Solana reacted publicly soon after, amplifying expectations that the message may......
Let cofounder Amir Hamza critically wounded in Lahore shooting
Amir Hamza, a senior figure in Lashkar-e-Taiba, was critically wounded after being shot by unidentified attackers in Lahore. The shooting took place outside the offices of a local news channel. He was taken to hospital with severe injuries, and his condition remains critical. Authorities have opened an investigation, and no group has claimed......
Sunkissed makeup dominates spring 2026 beauty trends
The sunkissed makeup trend leads spring 2026 beauty looks with its focus on natural, sunlit skin that enhances rather than covers the face. Products emphasize light textures such as tinted serums and adjustable-coverage foundations to reveal skin's inherent texture, variations, and glow. Fashion shows and social media platforms showcase......
Gartner warns most ai driven mainframe migrations will fail
Gartner has warned that a large majority of enterprises relying on generative AI to migrate away from mainframe systems are likely to fail. In a recent report, the firm estimates that more than 70 percent of such projects launched in 2026 will not meet their objectives, citing an overestimation of what AI tools can deliver in complex legacy......
New method hunts alien life through planetary patterns not biosignatures
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal proposes a new way to detect extraterrestrial life by analyzing statistical patterns across groups of planets rather than searching for isolated biosignatures. The approach addresses a central challenge in astrobiology: scientists do not know what alien life looks like, making it difficult to......