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OnePlus Nord CE 5G launches in June in India, Europe; OnePlus Nord 2000 confirmed for US and Canada customers

May 28, 2021 08:47 am UTC| Technology

The OnePlus Nord series is getting two refresh phones this year. The company confirmed that the OnePlus Nord Core Edition (CE) 5G is launching next month for customers in India and Europe, while the OnePlus Nord N200 will...

‘New Nintendo Switch Pro’ listing appears on Amazon Mexico following reports of its looming announcement

May 28, 2021 07:58 am UTC| Technology

Nintendo has been widely rumored to release a new console this year, and its official announcement is expected to happen soon. Fans of the hybrid portable console got even more excited on Thursday when an apparent listing...

‘Borderlands 3’ update: Cross-platform play is ‘prepared’ for release but it won’t support PS4 and PS5

May 28, 2021 07:43 am UTC| Technology

Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford gave Borderlands 3 players a heads up on Thursday that an upcoming update will include cross-platform play. There is a major caveat, though. PlayStation consoles will not be...

Twitter Blue paid service goes live as an in-app purchase for $2.99 with exclusive features

May 28, 2021 05:16 am UTC| Technology

Twitter has silently confirmed the launch of a new paid service called Twitter Blue. It is expected to offer an array of exclusive features to those willing to pay a monthly subscription. Twitter Blue discreetly...

Sony hopes to boost entertainment users from 160 million to one billion in 2025

May 28, 2021 02:09 am UTC| Economy Business Technology

Sony Group Corp. will spend about 2 trillion in the next three years to multiply sixfold its number of users globally from 160 million to one billion, according to Sony Group Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida. The...

‘God of War’ sequel appears in Sony document with ‘Ragnarok’ logo that reportedly came from a fan-made art

May 27, 2021 10:20 am UTC| Technology

It has been a while since Sony confirmed that God of War is getting a sequel for PS5. The company may have accidentally confirmed its title to be Ragnarok, unfortunately, using an unofficial art. Every aspect of video...

Xbox and Bethesda confirm 90-minute E3 showcase in June; where to watch and what announcements to expect

May 27, 2021 09:59 am UTC| Technology

Xbox confirmed that it will be joined by Bethesda for its E3 2021 media event. The video game companies are still being secretive about the titles they will present next month, but the rumor mill might give fans some...

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Economy

Asian Stock Markets Trade Narrowly as Year-End Volumes Thin, KOSPI Outperforms on Tech Rally

Asian stock markets moved mostly sideways on Monday as thin year-end trading volumes and reduced investor participation kept activity muted across the region. With many global investors already having completed year-end...

Hong Kong Home Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Month as Rate Cuts Lift Market Sentiment

Hong Kong private home prices continued their steady recovery in November, rising for the sixth consecutive month as lower interest rates and a strong stock market helped improve buyer confidence. According to government...

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Closer,’ But Key Disputes Remain Unresolved

Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former US President Donald Trump stated a possible peace agreement on Ukraine is closer, citing a lot of progress toward a possible conclusion of the conflict....

BOJ Signals Further Rate Hikes as Inflation and Weak Yen Remain in Focus

Bank of Japan policymakers are increasingly signaling that further interest rate hikes may be necessary, even after the central bank raised rates in December, according to a recently released summary of opinions. The...

China’s Central Bank to Launch New Digital Yuan Management Framework from January 1

Chinas central bank is preparing to strengthen oversight of its digital currency with the release of a new action plan focused on digital yuan management, signaling another major step in the evolution of the countrys...

Politics

Trump and Zelenskiy Signal Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Deal, Donbas Still Unresolved

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are moving very close to a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following high-level talks at Trumps Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida....

Trump–Netanyahu Talks Aim to Revive Gaza Ceasefire and Address Iran, Hezbollah Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, according to statements from Israeli officials. The high-level...

FBI Surges Resources to Minnesota Amid Fraud Investigations Linked to Somali Community

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has surged additional investigative resources and personnel to Minnesota, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, marking a significant escalation in federal fraud investigations that have...

Australia Orders Independent Review After Bondi Mass Shooting, Albanese Resists Royal Commission Calls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an independent review into the countrys law enforcement and security agencies following the deadly Bondi mass shooting, as pressure mounts on the government to...

South Korea Prosecutor Alleges Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Abused Power for Bribes

A special prosecutor in South Korea has concluded that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, interfered in state affairs in exchange for expensive gifts and money, according to findings announced on...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

China’s LandSpace Takes Aim at SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Ambitions

Chinas private rocket startup LandSpace is rapidly emerging as a key challenger in the global commercial space race, openly drawing inspiration from Elon Musks SpaceX while reshaping Chinas traditionally state-led space...

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...