NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech
Manoush Zomorodi tackled tech’s effect on our brains, now she’s looking at our bodies. | Image: Tory WIlliams Manoush Zamorodi is an accomplished reporter, podcast host, and author. Her new book, Body Electric, takes a comprehensive look at how technology is impacting our physical health. It's a collaboration between NPR and Columbia University Medical Center that picks up where her first title, Bored and Brilliant, left off. That book looked at how technology was hampering our mental he...
Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to the technology that prioritizes human dignity and peace.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Vatican said Leo had decided to create the in-house study group because of the acceleration in AI's use, “its potential effects on human beings...
PM Modi’s UAE visit seen as vital boost for India-UAE business ties
Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE is being viewed as a vital moment for the India-UAE relationship, with Indian business leaders saying it reinforces long-term cooperation in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and technology.The visit comes at a time of wider geopolitical and economic uncertainty, with executives saying continued engagement between both countries sends a strong signal of stability and growth opportunities for businesses operating across the India-UAE...
US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing
As United States President Donald Trump showered praise on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Friday, the CEOs of several US aviation, commodities, technology, and finance conglomerates looked to advance their business interests by meeting the heads of powerful Chinese regulators and ministries. These include GE Aerospace, Boeing, Qualcomm, Cargill, Visa, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, who held talks with the leading officials of Chinese government agencies such as the commerce ministry, sta...
Google’s free 15GB Gmail storage may not apply to everyone anymore
Google may be quietly changing one of Gmail’s longest-standing features: free cloud storage.Reports this week suggest some newly created Google accounts are being limited to 5GB of free storage instead of the usual 15GB shared across Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos.According to technology publication CNET, several users noticed messages during account setup stating they could 'unlock 15GB storage at no cost' after verifying their phone number.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G...
Trump–Xi summit highlights limits of transactional diplomacy
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing ended without the major breakthrough many had expected from his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit instead highlighted the widening strategic gap between the two powers. Both sides projected warmth and stability during the two-day visit. But the meetings showed how difficult it has become to turn high-level engagements into meaningful cooperation on major issues such as Iran, Taiwan, and technology. Ahead of the talks, ana...
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Energy, defence ties get a boost as Modi meets UAE president
India and the UAE sought to boost their energy, defence shipping and technology ties signing 6 MoUs and announcing investments worth $ 5 billion from the Arab nation into India, as PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a brief stopover in Abu Dhabi on his way to Europe.
Trans woman awarded £10k after female-only app ban triggers 'what is a woman' case
A transgender woman has been awarded the equivalent of £10,000 after being banned from a female-only app.Roxanne Tickle won a landmark discrimination case after being barred from Giggle for Girls, with an Australian court ruling the decision was unlawful.The trans woman brought the case, known as Tickle v Giggle, against the women-only social platform and its founder, Sall Grover, after the app’s verification technology judged her to appear male.The 57-year-old was subsequently removed from the...
Scientists have discovered a SHORTCUT to the moon - and it could slash the cost of future missions
Scientists have discovered a SHORTCUT to the moon – and it could slash the cost of future missionsREAD MORE: NASA video reveals what happens to water floating in spaceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 16:18, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 16:18, 15 May 2026 e-mail 83 View comments
Why AI Memory Is The Only Moat Left—And Most Product Teams Are Ignoring It
InnovationWhy AI Memory Is The Only Moat Left—And Most Product Teams Are Ignoring ItByPerseus Yang,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 10:30am EDT gettyDespite $30 billion to $40 billion spent on enterprise generative AI, only 5% of custom solutions have reached production with sustained value, according to MIT Media Lab's...
To Achieve Digital Sovereignty, First Build A Migration Strategy
InnovationTo Achieve Digital Sovereignty, First Build A Migration StrategyByKevin Korte,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 10:15am EDTKevin Dominik Korte: IT Innovation Strategist, Board Member. Expert in identity management, AI and open-source solutions. gettyThe drive for digital sovereignty is reaching all continents, o...
Why SaaS Isn’t Dead, But Its Advantage Has Been Commodified
InnovationWhy SaaS Isn’t Dead, But Its Advantage Has Been CommodifiedByMax Votek,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 10:00am EDTMax Votek, co-founder and managing partner at Customertimes. gettyFor years, SaaS was the great equalizer. It gave companies access to world-class capabilities without having to build them. CRM, ERP...
Brand Loyalty Dies When Your Customer Is An Algorithm
InnovationBrand Loyalty Dies When Your Customer Is An AlgorithmByZac Brandenberg,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 09:45am EDTZac Brandenberg is Co-Founder and CEO of DRINKS, the end-to-end infrastructure for regulated digital commerce. gettyI want you to try something. Go to ChatGPT right now and ask it to recommend a pr...
How Open Models Are Transforming AI Asset Creation
InnovationHow Open Models Are Transforming AI Asset CreationByKshitij Dixit,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 09:30am EDTKshitij Dixit, SaaS Founder at Zeo, YC Alum, is building AI-driven products used by over a million users globally. gettyA few years ago, frontier laboratories like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Meta and Tenc...
The End Of The Secret String: Why Cybersecurity Must Move From Hidden Keys To Governed Matter
InnovationThe End Of The Secret String: Why Cybersecurity Must Move From Hidden Keys To Governed MatterByPravir Malik,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 09:15am EDTDr. Pravir Malik is the founder and technologist of QIQuantum and the Forbes Technology Council Community leader for Quantum Computing. gettyFor decades, cyberse...
The Pentagon Is Learning Drone Warfare From Ukraine
BusinessAerospace & DefenseThe Pentagon Is Learning Drone Warfare From UkraineByDavid Kirichenko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 09:00am EDTUkrainian pilots of the 116th Mechanized Brigade practice flights on FPV drones in the Kupiansk direction. (Photo by Arsen Dzodzaiev/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)Global Images Ukraine via Getty ImagesA drone c...
Buying AI Without Regret: How Leaders Should Evaluate Enterprise AI Investments
InnovationBuying AI Without Regret: How Leaders Should Evaluate Enterprise AI InvestmentsByEilon Reshef,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 15, 2026, 09:00am EDTEilon Reshef, cofounder and CPO of Gong, is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive and investor in the internet and software spaces. gettyThe market for enterprise AI software ha...
Acasis FlowCore Multi-Bay SSD Enclosures Are Made For AI And 8K Video
InnovationConsumer TechAcasis FlowCore Multi-Bay SSD Enclosures Are Made For AI And 8K VideoByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 09:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new Acasis FlowCore enclosure lineup consists of the TB504, a 4-bay enclo...
Fatah-3 vs BrahMos: Why Pakistan can't match India's missile might
Pakistan's Fatah-3 missile test sparks debate, potentially challenging India's BrahMos dominance in precision strikes. Analysts question if it's a Pakistani leap or Chinese hardware, highlighting China's growing military influence. Operation Sindoor showcased India's advanced capabilities, underscoring the importance of integrated systems beyond just missile technology.