10-MW nuclear reactor on truck bed: Power bank for AI data centres
A Chinese research team is testing a prototype of a 10‑megawatt (MW), truck‑mountable “nuclear power bank” that could act as a mobile, ultra‑compact power source for AI data centres, remote communities, emergency sites, and even maritime and space systems. Developed over several years by Professor Wu Yican’s group at the Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology (Hefei Institute of Physical Science), the unit is framed as the world’s first vehicle‑mounted nuclear power unit at this scale and...
Make it in the Emirates summit opens with 5,000 products and SMEs in focus
Abu Dhabi: Make it in the Emirates opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on local manufacturing, supply chain readiness, industrial financing and a bigger role for UAE-made products in shops, e-commerce platforms and export markets.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The fifth edition of the UAE’s flagship industrial platform runs from May 4 to 7 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organis...
Big Tech Earnings Show Split Between AI Trade Winners and Losers
The world’s biggest technology companies posted strong earnings last week, showing that the artificial intelligence boom is alive and well. But in the stock market, investors are getting more granular as they try to divvy up the winners and losers in the AI trade.
Self-driving cars to face fines for breaking road rules in fresh crackdown on autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles will be at risk of fines, even if there isn't a driver inside, with new rules being introduced to keep roads safe.The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a raft of new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations, describing them as the "most comprehensive AV regulations in the nation".The rules come alongside the green light for autonomous vehicle manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty vehicle technology.Autonomous vehicle companies will...
How to watch the men's Mutua Madrid Open: TV channel and streaming options for the Final
Alexander Zverev (No. 3 in world) will face Jannik Sinner (No. 1) today at the men’s Mutua Madrid Open, in Madrid, Spain.Mutua Madrid Open key details Tournament: The Mutua Madrid Open Round: Finals Date: May 3 Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) Venue: Caja Magica Location: Madrid, Spain Court Surface: Clay Mutua Madrid Open schedule today Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Zverev, 11 a.m. ET (Final) This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming l...
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael: Anthropic continues to be 'national security risk'
The Department of War faces a complex situation with AI startup Anthropic, labeling it a "supply chain risk" while simultaneously recognizing its advanced AI model, Mythos, as a critical national security asset. Despite a public feud and a blacklist, the US military is reportedly using Anthropic's technology, and a potential peace deal with the DOD is being discussed.
Health experts call for AI addiction to be classed as a mental illness - as sufferers report feeling suicidal when separated from their favourite chatbot
Health experts call for AI addiction to be classed as a mental illness – as sufferers report feeling suicidal when separated from their favourite chatbotREAD MORE: Half a MILLION ChatGPT users show signs of mania every weekBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 20:20, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 20:20, 2 May 2026 e-mail 52 View comments
Make it in the Emirates 2026: Dates, venue, how to get there
The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), UAE's flagship industrial platform, is taking place from 4 to 7 May, 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC Group.Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said that this edition is set to be the largest...
Sky Sports and Audi launch unique 'Flying Lap' track guide series
Sky Sports and their official Innovation partner Audi have launched a new series, combining real-world driving with Audi's R26 simulation technology to deliver a storytelling experience from the race track never seen before.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Author believes AI facial recognition technology has uncovered lost sketch of Henry VIII's wife
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Author believes AI facial recognition technology has uncovered lost sketch of Henry VIII's wifeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:56, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 16:00, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Is This a Stock Market Melt-Up? Here Are Ways to Tell
The stock market is on a tear again, with high-flying technology stocks propelling the S&P 500 Index toward fresh records and luring swaths of momentum-chasing investors. Speculation that the worst of war in Iran is over has traders piling into artificial intelligence darlings such as Broadcom Inc. and Intel Inc. — and sent semiconductor stocks higher in 21 of the last 23 trading sessions.
GITEX Future Health Africa 2026: Rethinking Policy for a Pan-African Health System
Rabat – Casablanca will host the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa 2026 from 4 to 6 May. The event will bring together governments, health experts, technology companies, and investors to discuss the future of healthcare in Africa. One of the main themes will be policy and regulation, which is becoming increasingly important as health systems across the continent go through rapid digital change. Healthcare across Africa is being reshaped by digital tools. Hospitals are adopting el...
Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start
Government blocks RightsCon 2026 conference saying it did not ‘align with national values’The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national values”.Zambia’s government had originally welcomed the RightsCon 2026 summit on “human rights in the digital age”, due to be held in the capital, Lusaka, on 5-8 May, but Thabo Kawana, permanent secretary for the Mi...
How to watch the women's Mutua Madrid Open: TV channel and streaming options for the Final
Marta Kostyuk (No. 23 in world) will meet Mirra Andreeva (No. 8) today at the women’s Mutua Madrid Open, in Madrid, Spain.Mutua Madrid Open key details Tournament: The Mutua Madrid Open Round: Finals Date: May 2 Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) Venue: Caja Magica Location: Madrid, Spain Court Surface: Clay Mutua Madrid Open schedule today Mirra Andreeva vs. Marta Kostyuk, 11 a.m. ET (Final) This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming li...
Historic UAE-led resolution targets attacks on telecom infrastructure
Geneva: The UAE led a diplomatic effort at a key United Nations forum in Geneva that resulted in the unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning attacks on civilian telecommunications and information technology infrastructure, including submarine cables in the Gulf.The measure was passed during the council session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held from 28 April to 8 May 2026, marking the first time the body has formally denounced such attacks on digital infrast...
Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, describing it as a natural extension of a nascent program the company announced in late January called AV Labs.
Received alarm-like notification on phone? Here's what it means
Mobile users in Delhi-NCR may receive test alert messages. The government is trialing a new disaster alert system across India. This system uses advanced technology to send emergency warnings quickly. Users might get repeated messages in different languages. These are only test notifications, and no action is needed. The system is undergoing evaluation before its official launch.
Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor
Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government -billed as the first of its kind this century, is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.(Image credit: Kirk Siegler)
Pentagon signs classified AI deal that Google staff objected to with 7 tech companies
The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven major AI companies, including SpaceX and Google, to deploy their technology on classified military networks. These deals aim to bolster national security by integrating AI into high-tier environments for intelligence and battlefield support. Notably, Anthropic was excluded following a dispute over AI usage limitations.
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