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Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and ‘regressive’ cultures
Surveillance and analytics company Palantir recently posted what it called a “brief” 22-point summary of CEO Alexander Karp’s book “The Technological Republic.” Written by Karp and Palantir’s head of corporate affairs Nicholas Zamiska, “The Technological Republic” was published last year and described by its authors as “the beginnings of the articulation of the theory” behind Palantir’s work. (One critic said it was “not a book at all, but a piece of corporate sales material.”)
iPhone 18 leaks reveal camera upgrade, new look
Must ReadScience & TechnologyiPhone 18 leaks reveal camera upgrade, new lookBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Apple may still be a few months away from unveiling its iPhone 18 lineup, but early details are already starting to paint a clearer picture of what’s coming, particularly around design choices and camera upgrades. Recent reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro models could introduce a variable-aperture rear camera, a feature that would allow the lens to automatically adjust depending on lighting con...
Humanoid Robots Outpace Human Runners in Beijing Half Marathon
Tetouan – Humanoid robots delivered a headline-making performance in Beijing on Sunday, outpacing a number of human participants in a half marathon that showed how rapidly robotics technology is advancing. The race, held on the outskirts of the Chinese capital, brought together dozens of Chinese-made humanoid machines and human runners in a highly symbolic test of speed, balance, and endurance. In several segments of the race, robots surged ahead of human competitors, marking a notable shift fr...
Canva Unveils AI 2.0, Recasting Design Platform
Tetouan – Canva has unveiled what it describes as the most significant update in its history, launching Canva AI 2.0 in a move that repositions the platform from a design tool into a fully integrated, AI-powered creative operating system. According to the company’s official statement, the upgrade goes well beyond adding image-generation features. At its core is a new layer of “contextual intelligence.” Chief executive Melanie Perkins said the platform now operates with a form of “live memory,”...
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Uber seemed to be everywhere, all at once in the emerging autonomous vehicle technology sector. The Financial Times has now put a number on it. The FT calculated that Uber has committed more than $10 billion to buying autonomous vehicles and taking equ...
AI is moving from assistant to operator in the workplace
Dubai: For years, the conversation around enterprise AI focused on assistance. The technology was presented as a way to help employees write faster, search faster, analyse faster, and make better decisions. That was an important step, but it did not change the basic structure of work. In most organisations, people still carry the burden of repetitive operational tasks across finance, HR, procurement, customer support, and compliance. The software could guide the process, but the employee still h...
Blue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalry
InternationalScience & TechnologyBlue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalryBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin on Sunday said its New Glenn rocket booster touched down after its launch, marking its first landing of a reused booster. The rocket, which had a launch window of 6:45 a.m. to 12:19 p.m. ET on Sunday, lifted off at around 7:25 a.m. ET (1125 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the booster touchdown happened about...
Hrimat: ‘A Dream Come True’ After AS FAR Historic CAF Champions League Final Qualifiation
Rabat – AS FAR captain Rabie Hrimat expressed his delight after the Moroccan side booked their place in the CAF Champions League final, despite losing 1-0 to RS Berkane in the second leg yesterday at Stade Municipal de Berkane. The team advanced thanks to their 2-0 win in the first leg, securing a historic qualification. Speaking to beIN Sports after the match, Hrimat described the moment as unforgettable. He congratulated the club’s management, players, and fans, saying the achievement...
Scorching heat, heavy rain: What's in store for India on Monday
Scorching heat heavy rain Whats in store for India on Monday
Light rain forecast across UAE coasts and islands for four days
Light rain is expected to affect parts of the UAE’s coastal areas and islands over the next four days, starting Monday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.The forecast comes as the country is influenced by weak surface pressure systems, accompanied by an upper-air high-pressure extension, bringing unsettled conditions, cooler temperatures and occasional dusty winds, particularly in western regions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. On...
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances
Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances. The race’s inaugural edition last year was riddled with mishaps, and most robots were unable to finish. Last year’s champion robot recorded a time of 2 hours 40 minutes, more than double the time of the human winner of the conventional race. This ye...
Dubai‑based unicorn leaders hail emirate as global hub for digital innovation - Emirates 24|7
Dubai‑based unicorn leaders hail emirate as global hub for digital innovation Emirates 24|7
UAE weather: Dusty conditions expected; fair to partly cloudy day
The weather on Monday, April 20, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with it becoming cloudy over the coasts and islands by night, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Meanwhile, light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly and northeasterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust and sand westward, with a speed of 15-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Temperatures in Du...
Coding isn’t enough anymore: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu reveals the one skill engineers need to beat AI
In a viral X post, Sridhar Vembu warned engineers that AI is turning syntax writing into a commodity. To remain valuable, developers must become domain experts who understand security, compliance, and customer needs.
PBKS vs LSG live: LSG win toss, opt to bowl first in Mullanpur
PBKS vs LSG live LSG win toss opt to bowl first in Mullanpur
Nikola Jokić paced himself in Game 1 and won. That should scare the entire NBA playoffs field
DENVER — On one possession late, as the Denver Nuggets fastened shut their Game 1 win over Minnesota on Saturday, Nikola Jokić received the ball in the post with only Anthony Edwards behind him. That’s a guaranteed bucket. Two dribbles from Jokić and Edwards would’ve been under the basket like a picnic blanket.Advertisement
Dubai launches 'Work from Park' initiative with tech-enabled environments breaking office mould
Dubai: Subsequent to the recent "Work from Hotel" trend, Dubai has launched the “Work from Park” initiative that is said to provide tech-enabled environments that will break the traditional office mould.Dubai Municipality on Sunday announced the initiative, marking a strategic step towards redefining the role of public parks as integrated urban spaces that seamlessly combine productivity, leisure, and nature.The initiative introduces flexible work environments within parks, positioning them as m...
Work from park in Dubai: Public parks to offer workspaces for residents
Forget work from home or work from hotel, Dubai is set to introduce “work from park”, with outdoor workspaces opening across the emirate to blend productivity with outdoor leisure.Launched by Dubai Municipality, the initiative aims to transform parks into multi-functional urban spaces that support modern work patterns while enhancing quality of life.The first location is scheduled to open in May 2026 at Al Barsha Pond Park, featuring modular workspaces integrated into the natural surroundings. A...
How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan
A Chinese military magazine has suggested that if Taiwan sends a swarm of uncrewed combat boats across the strait – a strategy inspired by Ukraine – Beijing could counter with its GJ-21 stealth attack drones. According to a commentary in Defence Review, the GJ-21 has long endurance and high manoeuvrability, which would give it a critical advantage against a “game changing” swarm attack by unmanned surface vessels. The GJ-21 – a naval variant of the GJ-11 Sharp Sword – is the world’s first and...
Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever
Blue Origin has successfully reused one of its New Glenn rockets for the first time ever, marking a major milestone for the heavy-launch system as Jeff Bezos’ space company looks to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The company accomplished the feat Sunday on just the third-ever launch of New Glenn, and a little more than one year after the first flight of the new rocket system, which has been in development for more than a decade.