Webtoon Teams With AI Avatar Tech Company Genies to Launch Character Chat Feature
Webtoon Entertainment and Genies, an AI avatar technology company, are partnering to bring new character-driven chat and digital experiences to the company’s platforms. The collaboration will allow participating creators to extend characters into 3D, interactive formats through tools integrated into Webtoon’s English platform. A curated group of creator-approved titles, including “The Greatest Estate Developer” and “The […]
WCL and WSL talking points: Arsenal show super strength but Manchester pair stumble
Barça’s need to adapt on show in Bayern draw, while Sam Kerr’s ‘perfect hat-trick’ is denied by a lack of technologyAlexia Putellas said Barcelona have to “adapt our game” after a 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The game, in which the scorer of Bayern’s equaliser, Franziska Kett, was sent off for pulling Salma Paralluelo’s hair late on, was a far cry from the 7-1 victory the Spanish champions earned over the German champions in their opening m...
Marketecture Media Taps Jackelyn Keller as Chief Commerical Officer
Marketecture Media, a publishing and live event outfit that focuses on the nexus of media and technology, has recruited Jackelyn Keller to serve as chief revenue officer as the company looks to scale its business events and content operations. The company just completed a $1 million seed funding round designed to help it expand its […]
EPIK Dubai reopening 2026: What to expect at Meydan Grandstand club
One of the Middle East’s most recognisable nightlife destinations, EPIK is back in Dubai with a refreshed identity and a more immersive take on after-dark entertainment. Located at The Meydan Grandstand, the venue blends advanced technology with live performance to create nights that feel more like full-scale productions than traditional clubbing.At the centre of the experience is a striking kinetic ceiling, a moving installation of light and motion that transforms the dance floor into an ever-s...
DECCA, Silal sign agreement to boost Dubai food security
Dubai: The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Silal to strengthen food security in Dubai through sustainable, technology-driven initiatives.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The MoU sets a framework to support local farmers, improve the competitiveness of domestic production, and ensure continuity of supply across the emirate.Ahmad Mohammad Bin Thani, Director General of DECCA, sai...
Shanling Launches New SM90 Next-Generation Streamer DAC
InnovationConsumer TechShanling Launches New SM90 Next-Generation Streamer DACByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The SM90 is a new high-end streamer DAC from Shanling. SHANLINGShanling has announced the l...
How lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trick
How lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trickTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHow lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trickClose00Women's Football Show pundits Gilly Flaherty and Nia Jones look at Sam Kerr's legitimate goal that wasn't given due to a lack of goalline technology in the WSL.WATCH MORE: The Women's Football ShowAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWomen's FootballPublished7 minutes...
Apple's next CEO, John Ternus tells employees what Apple won't do with AI
Days after being named Apple's next CEO, John Ternus walked into a town hall and told employees what Apple won't do with AI: ship technology for technology's sake. With Siri still broken after two years of missed promises, Ternus laid out a two-part AI philosophy—one focused on internal data, the other on products that actually work. The question is whether Apple's restrained approach wins or falls further behind.
A solution to climate change? British scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky to reflect the sun's rays and slow global warming
A solution to climate change? British scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky to reflect the sun's rays and slow global warmingREAD MORE: Scientists pump chemicals into the ocean to stop global warmingBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:50, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 10:54, 27 April 2026 e-mail 29 View comments
The landline is BACK: Gen Alpha are going crazy over a £70 screen-free wired phone - complete with physical buttons and a twirly cord
The landline is BACK: Gen Alpha are going crazy over a £70 screen–free wired phone – complete with physical buttons and a twirly cordREAD MORE: The latest retro revival loved by celebrities is WIRED earphonesBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 10:22, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 10:34, 27 April 2026 e-mail 10 View comments
Pakistan, China sign 3 MoUs to boost desalination, agri technology, tea sector cooperation
Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in water desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry. President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a week-long visit to China until May 1, witnessed the signing of the MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese entities. The MoUs reflect a focused effort to advance practical collaboration in key sectors. The first MoU was concluded between the Sindh local government and Lucion Environ...
China to Mark Zuckerberg's Meta: You cannot buy this company
China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and potential technology leakage. This move follows reports of Beijing restricting American capital in its AI sector. The decision stems from Manus's "general AI agent" technology, developed in China but moved to Singapore, raising fears of intellectual property transfer to US firms.
Iran cannot be stopped from reviving nuclear program — Russian MP
Alexey Pushkov noted that, despite years of sanctions pressure, Iran had not only developed missile technology and accumulated significant stockpiles of enriched uranium, but also "created a resilience potential that the American ‘hyperpower’ cannot surpass
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China has decided to block Meta Platforms Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, making a surprise move to unwind a controversial deal that’s drawn fire for the leakage of technology to the US.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence
GA-Backed Acko Is Said to Hire Banks for $350 Million India IPO
Acko Technology & Services Pvt., an Indian digital insurer backed by General Atlantic, has hired investment banks for a potential initial public offering that could raise as much as $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
JETOUR showcases hybrid line-up and Travel+ strategy at Auto China 2026
JETOUR is making waves at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition with its first-ever joint appearance with SOUEAST, as the company presents its electrified line-up, dual-brand strategy and vision behind Travel+ philosophy.Visitors to Auto China 2026 will see a comprehensive range of electrified models, including the SOUEAST S08 DM, JETOUR T1 i-DM, T2 i-DM, and the headline-grabbing G700, alongside future concept vehicles.The display also features JETOUR’s wider hybrid technology ec...
Asian stocks today: Japan’s Nikkei surges to record high as markets stay mixed
Asian markets showed a mixed performance today. Japan's Nikkei 225 reached new record highs, boosted by technology stocks amid the AI boom. However, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran, tempered investor sentiment across other regions. Investors are now keenly awaiting key central bank decisions this week.
Paranormal activity, debunked: Scientists claim ghost sightings can be explained by vibrations in old PIPES
Paranormal activity, debunked: Scientists claim ghost sightings can be explained by vibrations in old PIPESREAD MORE: Scientist uncovers truth about 'most haunted village in England'By SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 05:00, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 05:00, 27 April 2026 e-mail 97 View comments
S.Korea Trade Minister on Trade, Supply-chain expansion
South Korea's stock markets are showing strong gains in the Asia session, with the COSPI index up about 1%, led by technology companies such as Samsung and SK Hynix, which constitute around 40% of the index. The COSPI has surged over 150% in the past year, outperforming many global markets, particularly due to the AI boom. South Korea's trade minister, Yeo Han-Koo, discussed the country's robust export performance despite global headwinds including rising protectionism, energy supply disruptions...