Philippines weighs social media ban for minors, but will it be enough?
The Philippines is the latest country to consider banning minors from social media, joining a regional wave led by Australia and Indonesia, but technology analysts warn that restricting access alone will do little to address the platform design flaws that expose young users to harm. Philippine Senat...
GITEX Africa 2026: Bridging the Divide Between Banks and Tech to Build Trust
Africa’s financial technology, or fintech, is booming. Set to more than double from $30 billion in 2025 to $65 billion by 2030, the scene is no longer banks vs. fintech but how financial institutions work with this emerging technology. The post GITEX Africa 2026: Bridging the Divide Between Banks a...
Dubai launches ‘Amer’ cybersecurity reporting service to combat online fraud
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Ahead of Bengal Polls, Trinamool's Digital Push Goes Hyperlocal
At the centre of Trinamool's Digital push is the "Ami Banglar Digital Joddha" initiative - a campaign that blends technology, training, and local mobilisation to reshape political communication in the state.
How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Government requests for social media user data up 770 percent in past decade: Research
The federal government’s requests for social media user data has dramatically spiked over the past decade, a new report found, revealing major technology platforms reported a 770 percent increase in requests in the past 10 years. The report, published Wednesday by the privacy company Proton, f...
Bain’s Gross Says CEOs Get AI Wrong, Focus on Tech Over Strategy
Artificial intelligence is being misapplied by executives who treat it as a technology rollout rather than a fundamental rethink of how businesses operate, Bain Capital Managing Partner David Gross said in a Bloomberg TV interview.
Apple at 50: the April Fools’ startup that changed everything
Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories
US tech firm Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it steps up AI spending
Company chaired by Trump ally Larry Ellison seeks to reassure investors that bet on AI infrastructure will pay offOracle is cutting thousands of jobs as the US technology company seeks to reassure investors that its bet on AI infrastructure will pay off.The $420bn firm, headquartered in Austin, Texa...
iPhone 18 Pro battery just got leaked — Apple’s biggest endurance jump yet? Fans are losing it
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HKTVmall parent firm under fire for testing how long detached animal heads can survive
The parent company of Hong Kong online retailer HKTVmall has defended its life science project involving testing the viability of detached animal heads and limbs, responding to animal ethics concerns by saying no pets were experimented on. Hong Kong Technology Venture Company revealed the project on...
Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?
Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban, according to the eSafety commissionerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen the age assurance technology trial released its final report bef...
Toonz Media Group Launches MyToonz FAST Channel on LG Smart TVs in India, Eyes Global Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian animation giant Toonz Media Group has entered the free streaming television market with the debut of MyToonz, a dedicated FAST channel now live on LG Electronics smart TVs in India, with ambitions to take the service worldwide over the coming years. The channel, built on technology from Amagi...
Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories
A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup on April Fools’ Day 50 years ago and then — no joke — pulled it off
China doubles down on chemical plant expansion with tech breakthrough amid Iran war
China is doubling down on mega chemical plants to secure the “industrial gold” needed for its green technology and to scale the coal-based production of chemicals whose global supply is stalled by conflict in the Middle East. On March 20, construction began on the world’s largest coal-to-ethylene gl...
Instagram tests premium plan to view Stories anonymously
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China’s science awards system is plagued by shadowy practices. Can reforms fix it?
China’s science and technology awards system has been accused of being riddled with loopholes and misconduct, including serious exaggeration of achievements, cultivation of personal connections and even bribery, according to critics within the academic community. These flaws, though repeatedly addre...
Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial intelligence chips that the smaller company designs with Nvidia’s networking gear and central processors. Shares of Marvell rose about 7% on Tuesday, while Nvi...
Block’s Dorsey Outlines AI-Powered Vision to Cut Middle Managers
Jack Dorsey is pitching artificial intelligence as a replacement for middle managers in his reimagined view of how technology companies should function, weeks after Block Inc. announced it was cutting nearly half its staff.
Google finally lets you change your Gmail address after 20 years
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