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SAP Says It Is An AI Company
InnovationTransportationSAP Says It Is An AI CompanyBySteve Banker,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover logistics and supply chain management.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 11:28am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SAP's CEO, Christian Klein, speaks at Sapphire. SAP is not just an enterprise software company. It is an AI company.SAPThe software sector in 2026 w...
Lynn 'taking the pain' after Wales' Wooden Spoon
Lynn 'taking the pain' after Wales' Wooden SpoonImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Sean Lynn was in charge of Wales at the 2025 World CupByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished5 hours agoWales boss Sean Lynn admits he is "taking the pain" after a second Six Nations Wooden Spoon on the spin.A 43-24 defeat by Italy at Cardiff Arms Park condemned Wales to a successive clean sweep of losses in the championship.Lynn took the reins before the 2025 championship but has enjoyed just one...
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FCC robocall crackdown could change phone privacy
Robocalls are the phone version of stepping on a Lego barefoot. You know the pain. Your phone buzzes during dinner, during a meeting or right when you finally sit down. Then a fake bank alert, Medicare scam or "urgent" car warranty pitch tries to hijack your day.So when the Federal Communications Commission says it wants to crack down on illegal robocalls, most people will probably say, "Finally."FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a recent press release, "We must bring meaningful robocall relief...
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
Bowlers put Bangladesh in command of second Test against Pakistan
Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy struck a fluent half-century after the bowlers dominated to put Bangladesh firmly in command of the second Test against Pakistan on Sunday. Bangladesh, who lead the two-match series 1-0, closed day two on 110-3 in their second innings, leading by 156 runs in Sylhet. Joy, who fell for a duck in the first innings, responded with 52 off 64 balls before falling to pace bowler Mohammad Abbas. Tanzid Hasan fell cheaply for four off quick bowler Khurram Shahzad, who later took...
Apple iPhone Coverage To Improve Thanks To Carriers’ Joint Venture
InnovationConsumer TechApple iPhone Coverage To Improve Thanks To Carriers’ Joint VentureByDavid Phelan,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about lifestyle techFollow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 09:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryMajor US carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have formed an unexpected joint venture to eliminate smartphone dead...
Fujifilm’s X Half is even more whimsical with a $300 price cut
Fujifilm’s X Half digital camera wasn’t designed to replace your main camera, though you’d be forgiven for assuming it was with its ludicrous $850 price. However, the company recently reduced the MSRP to $649.99, and is now knocking an additional $100 off through June 28th. That means you can grab the X Half in its base configuration for around $549 at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy. Adorama is also discounting it to the same price and throwing in a free accessory pack, which includes...
ElliQ is a surprisingly helpful companion robot for older adults
A week before the ElliQ robot arrived, a neurologist told me we need to rebalance my mom's life. Her Parkinson's disease medication had steadily become less effective over the previous month, and with it, she had slowly stopped doing many of the things crucial to managing the disease - exercising, socializing, and engaging in hobbies. The result was a rapid, noticeable decline. As my mom's primary caregiver, I was open to any help I could get. And surprisingly, ElliQ did help in a way I...
Europe’s $14 bn AI startup's CEO has this 'American dependency' warning
Mistral AI co-founder Arthur Mensch warns Europe has a two-year window to build its own AI infrastructure or face long-term dependence on US tech giants. He emphasized that control over chips, energy, and computing power, not just software, will determine AI competitiveness, urging swift action to avoid becoming a "vassal state."
Kuwait launches online self-service system for work permit renewals
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has launched a new digital service enabling company partners to renew their work permits independently through its “Ashal Services” online portal.The authority said the new feature was introduced as part of broader efforts to expand e-government services, streamline labour procedures and improve accessibility for users.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Officials said the system offers a secure and user-frien...
How To Create Concierge-Level Experiences In An AI-Fueled World
LeadershipLeadership StrategiesHow To Create Concierge-Level Experiences In An AI-Fueled WorldByShep Hyken,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, author & keynote speaker.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 08:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Even when using AI, give customers a concierge-level experience.gettyIt doesn’t matte...
Chatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginning
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is seeping into our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started In 2021, McDonald's became one of the first major fast-food chains to greet customers with an AI chatbot at the drive-thru. It started small, deploying the voice-ordering technology at 10 of its locations in Ch...
Musk’s one-word reaction to US bill that could temporarily block major AI data centers
A proposed US bill could pause new AI data center construction. This legislation aims for broader AI oversight, environmental protections, and labor standards. Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Garry Tan express concerns. They argue the bill might hinder job creation and America's global AI standing. Communities also voice opposition due to rising electricity costs and infrastructure strain.
Digital ‘catastrophe’?: Iran now eyes internet cables beneath Hormuz
Dubai: Having tested the world’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz through wartime oil disruptions, Iran is now signaling it could target another critical global artery — the subsea internet cables carrying financial transactions, cloud services and digital communications between Europe, Asia and the Gulf, according to a report by CNN.Iranian officials and state-linked media outlets have floated plans to impose fees on submarine internet cables linked to the strategic waterway, while warning th...
At least 4 killed in Russia by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
World At least 4 killed in one of the largest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia since start of war May 17, 2026 / 6:53 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google At least four people, including three near Moscow, died in one of the largest Ukrainian overnight attacks against Russia since the start of the war, according to Russian local authorities.A woman was killed after a drone hit her home in Khimki, a city just northwest of Moscow, and two men died in the village of Pogorelki 10 km (6 miles) north o...
‘Why wake up in the morning when…’: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on competition with China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed calls for a complete US cutoff of advanced AI chips to China, deeming the idea "ridiculous." He argued that such bans would backfire, forcing China to build an independent tech ecosystem and harming US global dominance. Huang advocates for continued competition and international sales to keep AI development within the American tech ecosystem.
Inside the AP x Swatch Royal Pop: The mechanical engineering behind the viral pocket watch
Dubai: The AP x Swatch Royal Pop collection has caused queues, chaos and more than a little excitement since it launched this week. But beyond the Pop Art prints and Bioceramic candy colours, there's a genuinely fascinating piece of engineering inside each pocket watch, and it's one that even non-watch people can appreciate. Here's everything you need to know about what makes it tick, and why the world is losing its mind over it.It's mechanical, not battery-poweredMost watches you own probably r...
New BBC director-general hired from Google asked Gordon Brown for advice on how to take on a 'thankless' job
New BBC director-general hired from Google asked Gordon Brown for advice on how to take on a 'thankless' jobBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:03, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 11:03, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Fosi’s MD3 MagDAC Unveiled At CanJam Singapore 2026
InnovationConsumer TechFosi’s MD3 MagDAC Unveiled At CanJam Singapore 2026ByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 06:00am EDTThe Fosi MagDAC plugs into smartphones, laptops and tablets to give an instant upgrade to Hi-Fi sound quality.FOSIOver the past year or so, there’s been something of a resurgence in sales of wired headphones becaus...