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MacBook Air with 15-inch display is expected to be one of the highlights for the Mac line in 2023

Jan 10, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Technology Business

Apple has been rumored to introduce an all-new variant of MacBook Air with a bigger display since last year. And it now appears that the product will enter the market and could be the highlight of Apples Mac announcements...

Pixel Fold to reportedly enter mass production in Q3 this year despite rumored launch at next Google I/O

Jan 06, 2023 09:45 am UTC| Technology Business

Googles first foldable phone, widely dubbed Pixel Fold, has been in the rumor mill for years. But more reports point to it potentially launching later this year. A new claim, however, suggests that it might not happen at...

Argentina FA now in Upland’s metaverse after World Cup win

Jan 05, 2023 23:13 pm UTC| Technology Sports Economy Business

Uplands metaverse has included the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), offering fans the opportunity to acquire NFTs and access a Buenos Aires-based environment. Through its partnership with the AFA, Upland will...

Google Pixel 7a could support up to 90Hz refresh rate, new leak suggests

Jan 05, 2023 07:18 am UTC| Technology

The Pixel 7a was recently spotted in a new leak that includes a brief video that shows someone holding an alleged unit of the unannounced device. And it appears that a significant screen upgrade is in the works. A...

How tracking technology is transforming our understanding of animal behaviour

Jan 05, 2023 04:55 am UTC| Technology

Biologging is the practice of attaching devices to animals so that scientific data can be collected. For decades, basic biologgers have been used to relay physiological data including an animals heart rate or body...

Google alleges India antitrust body copypasted EU ruling on Android case, failed to conduct fair probe

Jan 04, 2023 22:18 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business Law

Google alleged before an Indian tribunal that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) copied parts of a European ruling against it for abusing the market dominance of its Android operating system. In seeking to quash...

Fidelity marks down value of its Twitter stake by 56% to $8.63 million

Dec 31, 2022 23:58 pm UTC| Business Technology Economy

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund slashed the value of their Twitter stake by 56 percent $8.63 million in November 30, following Elon Musks $44 billion buyout. The value of the funds Twitter stake was $19.66 million at the...

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Economy

Carney and Macron Strengthen Canada-France Defense Ties Amid US Trade Uncertainty

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to expand defense and industrial cooperation, reinforcing Canadas growing partnership with Europe as trade tensions with the United...

IMF Advances Ukraine Loan Program, Clears $690M Disbursement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine following the latest review of the countrys $8.1 billion loan program, paving the way for a new disbursement of approximately $690...

Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Ease Supply Concerns

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Friday and were set for significant weekly losses as growing optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement raised expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen,...

US Dollar Heads for Weekly Loss as Iran Peace Deal Hopes Boost Risk Appetite

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday and remained on track for a weekly decline as growing optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran improved global market sentiment and reduced...

Gold Prices Slip Weekly Despite Friday Rebound as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Grow

Gold prices edged higher on Friday but remained on course for a weekly loss as investors weighed growing optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement against expectations of tighter monetary policy from major...

Politics

JCPOA Nuclear Deal Explained as U.S. Nears Potential New Iran Peace Agreement

The United States has indicated that it is close to reaching a new peace agreement that could end the three-month conflict with Iran, although the details of the proposed deal have not yet been disclosed. As discussions...

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun Defends Taiwan-China Engagement During U.S. Visit

Taiwans main opposition leader, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, said she used her recent visit to the United States to address what she described as widespread misunderstandings about the partys approach to...

North Korea Slams U.S. Missile Sale to South Korea, Warns of Rising Regional Tensions

North Korea has strongly criticized the United States over its recent approval of a major arms sale to South Korea, arguing that the move will further heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and undermine regional...

France Hosts Israeli-Palestinian Civil Society Appeal to Revive Two-State Solution Ahead of G7 Summit

Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups have renewed calls for international support for a two-state solution, urging world leaders not to let the ongoing Middle East conflict overshadow efforts toward lasting peace....

US-Iran Peace Deal Nears as Tehran and Pakistan Signal Breakthrough

Hopes for a historic U.S.-Iran peace agreement strengthened on Friday after encouraging statements from Iranian officials and key mediator Pakistan suggested that a final deal could be close. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

SpaceX IPO Set for Explosive Debut as Valuation Tops $2.2 Trillion

SpaceX is poised for one of the most historic stock market debuts ever, with shares expected to open nearly 30% above their initial public offering (IPO) price. According to preliminary Nasdaq data, SpaceX stock (NASDAQ:...

Meta AI Strategy Faces Challenges as Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes in Internal Memo

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged that the company has made mistakes during its ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. In the memo, Zuckerberg...

Hanmi Semicon Shares Surge After $33 Million SpaceX Investment

South Korean semiconductor equipment maker Hanmi Semiconductor (KS:042700) saw its stock price soar on Friday after announcing a strategic investment in SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk. The company revealed...

EngineAI Files for Hong Kong IPO Amid Rising Demand for AI and Robotics Stocks

Chinese humanoid robotics startup EngineAI has reportedly confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalize on growing investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Adobe Beats Q2 2026 Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook as AI Revenue Surges Despite Stock Drop

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street forecasts on both revenue and earnings while raising its full-year guidance. The software giant also reported...