PM Shehbaz lauds 'historic' Pak-China ties in meeting with Chinese business delegation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded the “historic” ties between Pakistan and China during a meeting with a Chinese business delegation. According to a handout from the Prime Minister’s Office, a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, the founder, president and controlling shareholder of IBI Beijing United Technology, called on the premier. “While welcoming the delegation to Pakistan, the prime minister said Pakistan and China enjoyed historic ties and t...
Why SQD-Mini LED represents a new phase in display technology
TCL’s recent launch of its 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV line-up in the UAE, including the C7L, C8L, and flagship X11L models, highlights how rapidly the premium display market is evolving. More than just a new range of televisions, the launch introduces TCL’s latest SQD-Mini LED technology, a display architecture designed to improve how televisions handle brightness, colour precision, contrast control, and immersive large-screen viewing simultaneously.The introduction of SQD-Mini LED reflects a much bro...
Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
A new idea for combatting America’s horrific problem of school shootings is to unleash an unarmed drone to confront the attacker, like a giant buzzing insect. It is the brainchild of a company called Campus Guardian Angel, which has pilot programmes using the technology in Georgia and Florida, with growing interest in Texas. These drones have not yet been battle-tested, however. The approach seems to reflect that part of America which says the way to address recurrent school shootings — part of...
PM Modi leaves for UAE - what's on his five-nation tour agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a significant five-nation tour. He will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The visits aim to boost India's engagement with Europe and the Gulf region. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, energy, and technology. This tour underscores India's growing global partnerships.
Apple Iphone 18 Price Strategy Delayed Release Date Bad News
InnovationConsumer TechNew iPhone 18 Price Report Is Good And Bad News For BuyersByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 05:41pm EDTMay 14, 2026, 05:42pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Prices for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are likely...
Will Consumers Accept Google’s Overpowering AI Approach Within Gemini?
InnovationConsumer TechWill Consumers Accept Google’s Overpowering AI Approach Within Gemini?ByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 04:40pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Google's Gemini AI is expanding (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhot...
How Businesses Can Start Moving Into Digital Assets Securely
InnovationHow Businesses Can Start Moving Into Digital Assets SecurelyByManny Khan,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 14, 2026, 03:30pm EDTManny Khan is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for BitGo. gettyBusinesses should be accelerating their transition to the digital asset economy today because it is present, it is now a...
Southampton boost security around stadium as EFL continue investigation into 'spygate' saga
Southampton have unveiled a new AI-powered surveillance system at St Mary's, making them the first football club in the United Kingdom to implement Motorola Solutions' connected ecosystem technology.The rollout comes as the south-coast club faces spying allegations after claims an intern secretly recorded Middlesbrough's training sessions ahead of their play-off semi-final clash.The new system is designed to enhance staff efficiency by 20 per cent whilst reducing incident response times by 80 pe...
AI Chipmaker Cerebras’ CEO Is Now Worth $3.4 Billion After Long-Awaited IPO
BETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereInnovationEditors' PickAI Chipmaker Cerebras’ CEO Is Now Worth $3.4 Billion After Long-Awaited IPOThe next-gen chipmaker first filed for its public offering in September 2024. Now, after snags that held up its debut, its cofounders are reaping the windfall.ByRichard Nieva,Senior Writer. Richard Nieva is a Forbes senior writer covering technology.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 01:22pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This...
Ukraine Rocket Drones Hunt Russian Mobile Anti-Drone Teams
BusinessAerospace & DefenseUkraine Rocket Drones Hunt Russian Mobile Anti-Drone TeamsByDavid Hambling,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and authorFollow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 01:03pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Fire Point Fp-1 firing a rocket at Russian forces during an attackRussian TelegramA...
PSA getting $200 million investment, adding 1,000 jobs as card grading demand surges
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) parent company Collectors is investing $200 million into the authentication and grading giant to expand operations over the next 18 months, the company announced Thursday. PSA will use the new funding to grow the company’s physical footprint, develop and deploy new technology and hire for 1,000 open and planned positions through 2026. The industry leader in trading card authentication by submission volume, PSA graded over 19 million cards in 2025 — more th...
Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution
Spotify announced on Thursday that it plans to embrace Apple’s HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) video technology, which Apple recently introduced on Apple Podcasts to enhance the video experience. The adoption means that Spotify-hosted shows will soon be able to distribute and monetize their video podcasts on Apple Podcasts, expanding creator reach without requiring any changes to their existing setups. With the adoption of HLS, Spotify listeners should be able to enjoy a consistently high-quality vid...
Depressed mice successfully treated with smart contact lenses that zap their brains – new study
New Africa/Shutterstock.comScientists in South Korea have developed experimental contact lenses designed to send electrical signals through the retina and into brain regions linked to mood. In mice, the technology appeared to improve depression-like behaviour. The idea sounds futuristic: a contact lens that could one day help treat depression by stimulating the brain through the eye. The work is still at a very early stage, with findings so far limited to a single mouse study. The eye is alre...
IN BRIEF: Putin's statements at 10th Congress of Russian machine builders
Russia intends to "create and expand mutually beneficial alliances with other countries and support foreign partner initiatives that utilize Russian machinery, equipment, and technology platformsб," the Russian president noted
Physical AI Is Reshaping Customer Service, And It Has Nothing To Do With Robots
InnovationPhysical AI Is Reshaping Customer Service, And It Has Nothing To Do With RobotsByEitan Cohen,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 14, 2026, 10:15am EDTEitan Cohen is CEO of TechSee, a Visual AI company transforming customer service for ISPs, Smart Home, CE and Home Security brands. gettyFor too long, the world has relegated...
Cisco cuts nearly 4,000 jobs to spend more on AI, reports ‘record quarterly revenue’
Technology giant Cisco is cutting fewer than 4,000 jobs, or around 5% of its workforce, despite reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue in its fiscal third quarter. The networking equipment maker said it reducing its headcount in order to change its “cost structure” and invest in AI and cybersecurity.
Why Traditional Outplacement Programs Are Failing AI-Era Layoffs
InnovationWhy Traditional Outplacement Programs Are Failing AI-Era LayoffsByLaureen Knudsen,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 14, 2026, 10:00am EDTLaureen Knudsen helps professionals navigate AI-era career disruption. Fortune 1000 transformation executive and Top 100 Women in Tech. gettyThis fall, HR leaders across the country will...
LNG, Helium And The Hidden Infrastructure: Rethinking Dependency In The Global High-Tech Industry
InnovationLNG, Helium And The Hidden Infrastructure: Rethinking Dependency In The Global High-Tech IndustryByMing-Chien Chyu,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 14, 2026, 09:45am EDTMing-Chien Chyu, PhD, PE, Founding President, Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS), and professor at Texas Tech University. gettyGeopolitical...
Uber to open 2 campuses in India to support product development, operations
Uber is expanding its technology footprint in India with new engineering campuses and a data center partnership aimed at supporting its overall product development and infrastructure operations. On Thursday, Uber detailed plans to open two new campuses that can fit around 9,600 people in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by the end of 2027. The offices will add to Uber’s existing operations in the two Indian cities, both of which are hubs for software and engineering.
Why Most Innovation Programs Ship Nothing—And How To Fix It
InnovationWhy Most Innovation Programs Ship Nothing—And How To Fix ItByKevin Cushnie,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 14, 2026, 09:30am EDTKevin Cushnie is an Engineering and Technology leader bridging the gap between strategy and execution. gettyA 2025 Gartner survey of over 500 technology leaders found that 72% of organizations a...