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Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth
LifestyleScience & TechnologyNetflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growthBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026LOS ANGELES: Netflix Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago. The departure of Hastings, 65, comes at an inopportune time. The company is searching for new avenues of growth as sales slow due to competition, and after a potentially transformative merger with Warner Bros Discovery fell through in February. Netflix on Thursday forecast...
Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startupThe UK technology secretary has urged the country to “make AI work for Britain”, brushing off fears about its impact on jobs and cybersecurity as the government announced its first investment under a £500m sovereign AI fund. Liz Kendall said the UK had to “seize” the opportunity offered by AI despite concerns underlined this month when US startup Anthropic revealed it had developed an AI model th...
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White House wants US agencies to use Claude Mythos despite fallout with Anthropic
White House wants US agencies to use Claude Mythos despite fallout with Anthropic
China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 3 satellites to track all? Chinese radar images confirm US military fears Last month, China released a series of undated radar images of the Towa Maru. It marked the first time ever that a geosynchronous orbit (GEO) synthetic aperture...
‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones
Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’It’s not only young people whose gaze is fixed on tiny screens. But for these users in Tokyo, clicking and scrolling is anything but second nature.“I can’t deal with all of the apps that jump out at me,” says one. “How do I know if I’ve definitely ended a call?” asks another. Continue reading...
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OpenAI turns Codex into super app, Sam Altman takes cheeky dig at Anthropic
OpenAI turns Codex into super app Sam Altman takes cheeky dig at Anthropic
Inside Google's stake worth $100 billion in Elon Musk's SpaceX
Alphabet's early investment in SpaceX is poised for a massive windfall, with its stake potentially reaching $100 billion following a projected $2 trillion IPO. This significant return highlights the immense wealth being generated in private tech and space sectors, with early backers set to benefit greatly.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7, its second most powerful AI model after Mythos
Anthropic launches Claude Opus its second most powerful AI model after Mythos
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
Few venture firms have bet more aggressively on AI than Sequoia Capital, and it isn’t slowing down. The Silicon Valley stalwart has raised roughly $7 billion for a new fund, according to Bloomberg. Sequoia declined TechCrunch’s request for comment. The money will go toward what the firm calls its “expansion strategy” — essentially its late-stage investing arm, focused on the U.S. and Europe — and it’s nearly double Sequoia’s last comparable fund, a $3.4 billio...
What’s Next for Manycore After Blockbuster HK Debut
Hangzhou-based Manycore Tech, one of the so-called "Six Little Dragons" of Chinese AI startups, surged as much as 187% during its trading debut in Hong Kong. Its co-founder and chairman Victor Huang, who previously worked at Nvidia, says Manycore plans to integrate new technologies and expand into new markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
سیبیاس: چین در حال بررسی ارسال سامانههای پیشرفته راداری به جمهوری اسلامی است
سیبیاس نیوز به نقل از مقامهای آمریکایی گزارش داد پس از آغاز جنگ علیه جمهوری اسلامی، نهادهای اطلاعاتی آمریکا نشانههایی از تلاش روسیه و چین برای حمایت از حکومت ایران شناسایی کردند. چین بررسی انتقال رادارهای پیشرفته را انجام داده و روسیه اطلاعات نظامی در اختیار تهران گذاشته است.
NA panel seeks review of high taxes on mobile phones
• Recommends tax reduction for sake of affordability; Qamar likens income tax on phones to sales tax• Senate committee questions high SMS alert charges ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Thursday expressed concern over the high tax burden on mobile phones, directing the Tax Policy Office (TPO) in the Ministry of Finance to submit a detailed report on the existing taxation structure for both imported and locally manufactured devices. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, chair...
Just weeks before big Siri launch, Apple may send dozens of engineers to bootcamp
Apple is sending Siri engineers to an AI coding bootcamp just weeks before WWDC 2026, where a revamped voice assistant is expected. This move highlights the Siri team's lag in adopting AI-assisted tools, unlike other Apple divisions. The company's struggles with Siri's reliability and a significant deal with Google for AI models underscore the urgency to fix its voice assistant.
OpenAI Global Affairs Officer is very angry with everyone blaming AI for 'doomsday'
OpenAI's Chris Lehane criticizes AI doomers, calling their extinction-level threat predictions irresponsible and potentially harmful. He argues that increased AI use fosters optimism, especially among power users, contrasting with fear prevalent in the US and Europe. Lehane believes AI offers significant societal benefits, urging a balanced perspective beyond extreme views.
As Pentagon plans ‘secret AI’ deal with Google, company adds misuse clause
Google is reportedly negotiating with the US military to integrate its Gemini AI models into classified settings. The tech giant is pushing for strict contract terms to prevent misuse, specifically prohibiting domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons without human control. This move highlights the ongoing tension between Silicon Valley's ethical concerns and the government's pursuit of advanced AI for defense.
China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different
In China’s hyper-competitive and lucrative tech industry, releasing cutting-edge artificial intelligence models for free may seem counter-intuitive – but it has become a core business strategy. At the University of Hong Kong last November, Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai was asked why the tech giant open-sourced its AI models. Addressing a room full of students, Tsai said he believed open-source AI would bring global benefits by lowering costs, making it a natural fit for talent- and...
Swalwell was dubbed the 'Snapchat king of Congress' years before sexual misconduct scandal emerged
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was once dubbed the "Snapchat king of Congress" years before his career was derailed by newly-surfaced sexual misconduct allegations.Swalwell was forced to resign from Congress and suspend his California gubernatorial bid amid the fallout of damning reports alleging sexual harassment and sexual assault. In his public statements, Swalwell has fiercely denied the criminal allegations but admittedly suggested he had acted inappropriately outside his ma...
Friday Sermon, April 17, 2026: 'Say: All praise belongs to Allah'
First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is for Allah, and again all praise is for Allah. O Allah, to You belongs all praise as befits the majesty of Your Face and the majesty of Your dominion. Glory be to You—we cannot enumerate praise of You; You are as You have praised Yourself. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but God alone, without partner, and we bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, send Your prayers, peace, and blessin...