Sponsorship revenue for Uefa’s club competitions set to break €1bn barrier
Sponsorship income due to rise by more than 40%Champions League clubs to benefit from the growthUefa is poised to bring in more than €1bn (£870m) a year in commercial revenues from club competitions from next year, with two more global sponsorship deals close to being agreed.Uefa’s commercial arm, UC3, is finalising agreements with an official payments provider and technology partner, which would complete their roster of premium global partners and see sponsorship income rise by more than 40%. S...
China quietly profits from US AI boom despite Washington’s tech curbs: research
China is gaining from America’s trillion-dollar artificial intelligence spending spree despite Washington’s efforts to curb Chinese technology ties, as the US data centre boom ripples through Asian technology supply chains, according to research by Oxford Economics. Roughly US$2 trillion worth of data-centre projects are planned or under way in the US, according to a report by the consultancy, with as much as three-quarters of the cost tied to equipment such as semiconductors and servers. That.....
Kuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated content
InternationalKuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated contentBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026The National Cyber Security Centre of Kuwait has issued a public warning about the growing risks posed by deepfake technology, urging citizens to verify digital content before sharing it online. In an awareness message, the National Cyber Security Centre cautioned that “not everything you see is real,” highlighting how deepfakes can be used to create highly convincing but fake audio, video, and images. Read Also: K...
First convocation of AIIMS Rajkot | Technology a big boost to medical field, but nothing can replace human empathy: President Murmu
Those present at the ceremony included Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel and Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.
Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?
Hong Kong holds the unwanted distinction of being the most US-sanctioned territory in China, with more than 300 entities blacklisted by Washington in a bid to curb Beijing’s technological rise. But the government maintains that a backlash from Washington will not stop Hong Kong from becoming an international technology hub, in line with an initiative that seeks to bypass technological containment through deepened partnerships with the mainland. Anchored by the cross-border Hetao Shenzhen-Hong...
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
InternationalMust ReadItaly suspends defence agreement with IsraelBy AFP -Apr 14, 2026Rome: Italy has suspended its defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. “In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel,” Meloni said on the sidelines of an event in Verona, according to Italian news...
Govt and Google join hands to arm youth with artificial intelligence skills
KARACHI: The government and Google have launched a joint initiative, ‘AI Seekho 2026’, to equip Pakistan’s youth with artificial intelligence skills through vibe coding. To accelerate the country’s transition into a global digital economy, Google for Developers, in strategic collaboration with the information technology and telecommunication ministry, Telenor and Innovista, has announced the launch of AI Seekho 2026. This nationwide initiative aims to equip developers and young professionals wit...
Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLily JamaliNorth America Technology CorrespondentGetty ImagesSam Altman in MarchA Texas man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI boss Sam Altman is facing multiple state charges, including two counts of attempted murder.Daniel Moreno-Gama is scheduled to hear those charges at an arraignment on Tuesday afternoon.At the same time, the...
New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia’s oil industry
Ukraine’s constant innovation in drone technology is giving its military an edge on the battlefield, dealing major blows to Russia’s army and economy. While Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago with superior numbers, that advantage has since been neutralized by Western aid and the emergence of new drones, which now account for the vast majority of casualties. Both sides have scrambled to deploy upgraded versions, but Ukraine appears to be innovating faster and has recently gained...
Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on THIS date
Science & TechnologyMicrosoft to shut down Outlook Lite on THIS dateBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026The American tech giant announced that its Microsoft Outlook app will stop working after May 25, with users losing access to their mailboxes. The significant move is a part of Microsoft’s efforts to transition towards the main app, Outlook Mobile, which provides a range of cutting-edge features and improved security. Outlook Lite is particularly designed for low-powered Android devices, and was retire...
Win Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competition
Must ReadPakistanWin Rs25 Lac by participating in this govt-sponsored competitionBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026ISLAMABAD: A unique “Vibe Coding” competition has officially launched for the youth of Pakistan, offering participants a chance to win a staggering prize of Rs 25 lac, ARY News reported. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in partnership with Google for Developers, organized the contest to challenge local coders and prepare them for the international IT market. Learn...
Kuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated content
InternationalKuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated contentBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026The National Cyber Security Centre of Kuwait has issued a public warning about the growing risks posed by deepfake technology, urging citizens to verify digital content before sharing it online. In an awareness message, the National Cyber Security Centre cautioned that “not everything you see is real,” highlighting how deepfakes can be used to create highly convincing but fake audio, video, and images. Read Also: K...
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
InternationalMust ReadItaly suspends defence agreement with IsraelBy AFP -Apr 14, 2026Rome: Italy has suspended its defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. “In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel,” Meloni said on the sidelines of an event in Verona, according to Italian news...
Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
AI experts and the public’s opinion on the technology are increasingly diverging, according to Stanford University’s annual report on the AI industry, which was released Monday. In particular, the report noted a growing trend of anxiety around AI and, in the U.S., concerns about how the technology will impact key societal areas, such as jobs, medical care, and the economy. The report’s findings follow growing negative sentiment about AI, with Gen Z reportedly leading the way, a...
‘It tastes like a Twinkie’: Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason—humans don’t like it
Artificial intelligence has quickly become the defining technology of the moment—promising breakthroughs from curing diseases to making space travel more routine, while also raising fears of widespread job disruption. But Kara Swisher isn’t convinced the technology will live up to the hype. On a recent episode of her podcast, On with Kara Swisher, the veteran tech journalist argued that AI may be hitting a ceiling—not just because of technical limitations, but because of human resistance. “Hum...
AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns
Artificial intelligence promised to make life easier. Write emails faster. Build software quicker. Analyze huge datasets in seconds. Unfortunately, cybercriminals noticed those benefits too.A new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals that attackers are now using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack. The technology helps them move faster, scale operations and lower the technical skill required to launch attacks. In simple terms, AI has become a powerful assistant for hackers....
Senator questions delay in satellite internet
Prolonged delay in issuing licences for satellite-based internet services will be debated in the Senate as a senator has submitted a call attention notice seeking explanation from the federal minister for information technology. "I would like to draw the attention of the federal IT minister to the prolonged delay in issuing licences required for launching satellite-based internet services," Senator Sarmad Ali said in his call attention notice, adding that the delay was affecting compa...
Realbotix Launches First Vinci-Enabled Humanoid Robot to Ericsson
Fez – Realbotix has delivered its first humanoid robot equipped with its Vinci vision system to Ericsson, as the company moves to expand the use of human-centered robotics in real-world business settings. The Vinci system is a patented artificial intelligence technology designed to improve how robots interact with people. It allows the robot to recognize returning users, remember past conversations, and naturally continue them. The system also enables the robot to maintain eye contact, a featur...
Nielsen Names Roberto Ruiz Head of Measurement Science
Roberto Ruiz, who spent nearly two decades at Univision and TelevisaUnivision in senior research roles, has been named head of measurement science at Nielsen, which has been grappling with the recent launch of new technology it believes will count a broader range of viewer activity across different media platforms. Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and […]
Raedbots launches as Egypt’s first industrial robotics manufacturer
Egypt-based Raedbots has launched as a local industrial robotics manufacturer, claiming to be the first in Egypt. Founded in 2026 by Mohamed Ibrahim and Hamza El-Sahiti, the company develops AI-powered industrial robots, including robotic arms for welding, material handling, and warehouse automation. Raedbots builds its technology entirely in-house, covering hardware, electronics, control systems, and AI software. The company is part of the NVIDIA Inception programme, leveraging...