Robot monks stride out for Lotus Lantern Festival parade in Seoul
Dubai: Humanoid robot monks joined thousands of participants at Seoul’s colourful Lotus Lantern Festival parade, drawing huge crowds ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. The robot monk, “Gabi”, created by South Korea’s Jogye Order, bowed, greeted spectators and marched alongside traditional lantern displays through central Seoul.Organisers said the appearance symbolised efforts to connect Buddhism with younger generations through modern technology. The annual Yeondeunghoe festival, recognise...
Zelostech To Expand in Southeast Asia, Middle East
Sean Zhang, Co-founder, COO & CEO of Global Business of Zelostech, says the company will continue investing in autonomous driving technology while expanding across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He says this global growth strategy is why the unicorn chose Singapore as its headquarters. He speaks with Yvonne Man and Avril Hong on the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global EV and Mobility Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
In pursuit of stability
THE summit meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping produced no surprises. The pomp and ceremony during the visit were as expected. The summit was more about optics than outcomes, but at its core, it was about managing superpower competition and stabilising the world’s most consequential relationship. The meeting took place after weeks of delay with an agenda that matched the range of disputes between the two global powers: trade, technology, rare earths and critical miner...
U.S. Air Force ‘Game Of Drones’ Invites Industry To Spar In War Games
BusinessAerospace & DefenseU.S. Air Force ‘Game Of Drones’ Invites Industry To Spar In War GamesByZita Ballinger Fletcher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zita Ballinger Fletcher is a defense technology reporterFollow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 07:43pm EDTMay 17, 2026, 07:45pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A U.S. soldier playing the role of an adversary pilots an...
Boost for tech, trade & defence as India, Sweden become ‘strategic partners’
India and Sweden have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, signing an action plan for 2026-2030 covering green transition, technology, trade, and defence. Prime Minister Modi emphasized shared democratic values and innovation, highlighting growing defence cooperation moving beyond a buyer-seller dynamic. Discussions also explored strengthening supply chains and sustainable mobility.
Publicis Plans to Buy Ad Tech Firm LiveRamp in $2.5 Billion Deal
Publicis Groupe SA agreed to buy online data broker LiveRamp Holdings Inc. for about $2.5 billion in cash, a sign of the French media firm’s continued investment in marketing technology as the advertising industry contracts.
Obama advisor to speak on AI and democracy
A world-leading technology expert who advised President Obama, Professor Beth Simone Noveck, will speak at a public event in Edinburgh next month to discuss the impact of AI on the future of democracy. Professor Beth Simone Noveck Professor Noveck, former Deputy Chief Technology Officer in the White...
Study aims to unlock causes of ME/CFS and Long Covid
A major new genome sequencing study aiming to uncover the biological causes of ME/CFS and Long Covid is being led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh. The Sequence ME and Long Covid project will use advanced long-read whole-genome sequencing technology – capable of analysing all three bill...
The major Net Zero tripping point in Andy Burnham's Labour leadership hopes
The £100million spent on an axed "clean-air zone" in Manchester could cost Andy Burnham his Westminster seat, critics have warned.The Mayor of Greater Manchester suffered major backlash from drivers after suggesting a Sadiq Khan-style Ulez scheme in the city.The project cost the taxpayer £100million before it was scrapped, with money spent on 462 cameras with automatic number-plate recognition technology.Some have warned this "flagrant misuse" of funds will cost the mayor in a by-election for th...
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...
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...
Abu Dhabi’s ISNR 2026 ISNR 2026 launches five major events and two new platforms
The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026), the biennial event dedicated to the national security and civil defence sectors, has announced the launch of five new flagship events as part of its ninth and largest edition to date, set to take place from May 19 to 21 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.The move reflects the exhibition’s significant expansion into areas including technology, emergency response services, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence solutions.Get...
Adaptations in Subnautica 2 explained: Abilities, upgrades, and unlock methods
Subnautica 2 players face a vast alien ocean. Adaptations are biological upgrades essential for survival and game progression. Four Adaptations are currently available: Pressure Tolerance, Digestion, Heat Tolerance, and Axum Vision. Each offers unique benefits, from breathing pressurized air to interacting with alien technology. Players must locate and interact with Angel Combs to acquire these vital upgrades.
How Apple Can Increase iPhone 18 Prices And Boost iPhone 18 Pro Sales
InnovationConsumer TechHow Apple Can Increase iPhone 18 Prices And Boost iPhone 18 Pro SalesByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 08:28pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.People check the new iPhone 17 lineup at an Apple store in Shanghai on September 19, 2025...
RAF deploys drone-killing secret weapon on Typhoon fighter jets in Middle East
The Royal Air Force is deploying a new anti-drone weapon system to keep British Typhoon fighter jets safe during Middle East operations.British citizens and regional partners will be made safer by the cutting-edge, cost-effective new technology, the Ministry of Defence has said. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) employs laser targeting technology to transform unguided missiles into precision munitions.Each projectile is capable of neutralising enemy drones and other threats at a...
The Cyber Resilience Standard Every Hospital CIO Must Meet
LeadershipCIO NetworkThe Cyber Resilience Standard Every Hospital CIO Must MeetByDavid Chou,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chou is a nationally recognized healthcare technology executive Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 06:20pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dad and son having fun outdoors.gettyHealth systems must deliver safe patient care for 30 days or l...
Samsung Targets iPhone Fold With Free Galaxy Z Fold 8 Feature Upgrade
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Targets iPhone Fold With Free Galaxy Z Fold 8 Feature UpgradeByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 03:35pm EDTMay 16, 2026, 03:36pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Google and Samsung are facing a major test to their...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Drop Disappointing 2026
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung's Disappointing New Galaxy S26 Ultra Price DropByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 02:06pm EDTMay 16, 2026, 02:07pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The ongoing memory chip crisis is still hitting smartphone prices...
Targeting Undruggable Proteins With A Molecular Glue
InnovationConsumer TechTargeting Undruggable Proteins With A Molecular GlueByJennifer Kite-Powell,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a senior tech contributor who writes about science and technologyFollow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 12:53pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Researchers at the Canadian Light Source have discovered a molecular glue that can bind...
PM Modi Meets Dutch Royals In Netherlands, Discusses Tech, Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace and discussed close cooperation in digital technology, innovation, fintech and blue economy.