Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Technology

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 07:52 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Dell Offers World’s First Wirelessly Charging Laptop

Jul 12, 2017 18:31 pm UTC| Technology

It seems wireless charging is starting to take over the tech world, with companies jumping on the bandwagon starting with smartphones. However, Dell now has the enviable honor of being the first to introduce the world to a...

Louis Vuitton Offers $2,450 Smartwatch, Finally Enters Smart Wearable Arena

Jul 12, 2017 18:30 pm UTC| Technology

As one of the premier fashion brands in the world, Louis Vuitton has considerable influence over whats considered hot or not. By launching its own smartwatch line-up, therefore, the label might have just allowed smart...

Facebook Finally Launched Messenger Ads And No One Likes Them

Jul 12, 2017 18:30 pm UTC| Technology

It has been widely assumed that Facebook was going to monetize its Messenger app at some point and ads were the most logical options. The social media network finally launched this initiative and absolutely everyone hates...

Scientists Achieved Orbital Teleportation, Great News For Quantum Internet

Jul 11, 2017 18:47 pm UTC| Technology Science

While the science fiction genre has provided the world with many of its most impressive innovations, none present more fascination and challenges than teleportation. Thanks to the efforts of a team of scientists, it is now...

Twitter Rolls Out Mute Button For Trolls

Jul 11, 2017 18:47 pm UTC| Technology

At this point, its well known that Twitter has become a haven for trolls and degenerates to spread lies, hate, and offensive remarks. While the social media platform has been hard at work to stamp out these elements, they...

Yet Another Facebook Hoax, This Time About Jayden K. Smith

Jul 11, 2017 18:46 pm UTC| Technology

When people talk about Jayden Smith, the first person that comes to mind would likely by venerable actor Will Smiths son. However, in a recent Facebook hoax trend, the name signifies yet another attempt at inciting panic...

Final Fantasy XII Remaster Gets Two-Thumbs Up From Reviewers

Jul 11, 2017 18:46 pm UTC| Technology

When Final Fantasy XII came out for the PlayStation 2 more than a decade ago, it was treated with something close to wariness by fans of the franchise. It was a huge departure from the turn-based JRPG that players have...

2241 2242 2243 2244 2245 2246 2247 2248 2249 2250

Economy

Gold Prices Hit Record High Above $5,100 as Safe-Haven Demand Surges

Gold prices soared to a historic high above $5,100 per ounce on Monday, extending a powerful rally as investors flocked to the precious metal amid escalating geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Spot gold...

Morgan Stanley Raises KOSPI Target to 5,200 on Strong Earnings and Reform Momentum

Morgan Stanley has raised its end-2026 target for South Koreas benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, citing robust earnings momentum and ongoing structural reforms that continue to support further upside despite the markets...

Asian Stocks Mixed as Yen Surges and Markets Await Fed, Tech Earnings

Asian stock markets traded mixed on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy meeting later this week and a heavy global technology earnings calendar. Market sentiment across...

Asian Currencies Climb as Dollar Slumps, Yen Jumps on Intervention Speculation

Most Asian currencies strengthened on Monday as the U.S. dollar extended sharp losses ahead of the Federal Reserves highly anticipated policy meeting later this week. The Japanese yen led gains in the region, surging to...

China Yuan Hits 32-Month High as Central Bank Manages Appreciation Pace

Chinas yuan strengthened to a fresh 32-month high against the U.S. dollar on Monday, supported by a combination of central bank guidance, a weaker dollar, and seasonal corporate demand ahead of the Lunar New Year. The...

Politics

U.S., South Korea Deepen Defense Ties as Seoul Pursues Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen defense cooperation, particularly regarding Seouls pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine, in a move that underscores a shifting security dynamic on the Korean...

Australia Day Protests Highlight Deep Divisions Over Indigenous Rights and Immigration

Thousands of Australians marked Australia Day on Monday by attending large-scale Invasion Day rallies across major cities, showing support for Indigenous Australians and calling for unity amid growing political and social...

U.S. Security Guarantees for Ukraine Ready as Kyiv Awaits Signing Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that a key U.S. document outlining security guarantees for Ukraine is fully prepared, with Kyiv now waiting for confirmation on when and where it will be signed....

Trump’s Centralized Foreign Policy Sparks Greenland Controversy and Ally Concerns

A recent Reuters report reveals how President Donald Trumps highly centralized foreign policy approach triggered diplomatic shockwaves over Greenland, alarming U.S. allies and even senior officials within his own...

More Than 100 Venezuelan Political Prisoners Released Amid Ongoing Human Rights Scrutiny

At least 104 people identified as political prisoners by a prominent Venezuelan human rights organization were released from detention on Sunday, marking a significant development in Venezuelas ongoing political prisoner...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Samsung Set to Begin HBM4 Production for Nvidia and AMD

Samsung Electronics is preparing to begin mass production of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips, known as HBM4, as early as next month, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The...

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Scrutiny of TikTok-ByteDance Deal Amid National Security Concerns

U.S. lawmakers are calling for closer congressional scrutiny of a new deal involving TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance, raising fresh concerns about national security, data privacy, and potential Chinese...

Ericsson Plans SEK 25 Billion Shareholder Returns as Margins Improve Despite Flat Network Market

Swedens telecom equipment giant Ericsson announced plans to significantly boost shareholder returns after reporting a sharp rise in net cash and continued margin improvements, even as the global mobile network market...

Microsoft Restores Microsoft 365 Services After Widespread Outage

Microsoft confirmed on Friday that it has fully restored access to its Microsoft 365 productivity suite following a widespread service outage that disrupted users across multiple regions, particularly in North America. The...

Tesla Plans FSD Subscription Price Hikes as Autonomous Capabilities Advance

Teslas Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is set to become more expensive over time as its technology improves, according to CEO Elon Musk. The announcement comes as Tesla Inc. continues its transition away from a one-time...