Trump Signals No Letup of Naval Blockade, Tech Results on Deck | The Opening Trade 4/29/2026
The US signaled it would stick with a naval blockade of Iranian ports, as it tries to choke-off Tehran’s oil exports and force it back to the negotiating table. Stock traders are buying the dip in technology shares as markets get ready for earnings from four juggernauts in a crucial test of whether this month’s rally has room to run. Nasdaq 100 futures rebounded after the index slipped more than 1% in the previous session. Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms are set to report aft...
Google withdraws from Pentagon's $100 million drone contest
Google quietly withdrew from a Pentagon competition to build voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms—after initially being selected as a successful submission. The $100 million contest, run by Special Operations Command and the Defense Innovation Unit, seeks technology to direct drone swarms in real-time battlefield scenarios. Google cited "resourcing" issues, but the exit is said to be followed by an internal ethics review. OpenAI, Palantir, and xAI remain in the running.
Millennium, NBIM Are Said to Invest in CATL’s $5 Billion Share Sale
Hedge-fund firm Millennium Management and Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund Norges Bank Investment Management are among those that participated in battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.’s $5 billion share sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bangladesh enters nuclear energy era with Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
ALBAWABA - Bangladesh has joined other nations in developing nuclear energy with Russia's help, The Daily Star reported Tuesday.Bangladesh began fuel loading into the reactor core of unit‑1 at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a new era in the South Asian country and reaching a milestone in its energy sector."Nuclear energy will meet the growing electricity demand driven by our industrial development," Bangladesh's Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam, who chaired the fuel lo...
What Are Peptides And Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?
InnovationHealthcareWhat Are Peptides And Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?ByDr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sai writes about healthcare, innovation and technology.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 11:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Peptide therapies are being widely marketed for vitality and longevity.gettyPeptides are, q...
A whole new world: Disneyland adds facial recognition to some entrance lanes
Walt Disney Company says technology at California theme park will prevent fraud and streamline re-entryDisneyland, the beloved California adventure park, has outfitted some entrance lanes with facial recognition technology, a move its parent company says will prevent fraud and streamline re-entry.At certain entrance lanes, a camera will capture images of visitors, which can be converted via biometric technology into unique numerical values, according to the Walt Disney Company’s website. Continu...
WhatsApp may block devices linked to digital arrest scams: Centre tells SC
The platform has also agreed to consider retaining data of deleted accounts for a minimum of 180 days, as required under the Information Technology Rules| India News
The Charging Battles In Europe Are Over, USB-C Won
InnovationConsumer TechThe Charging Battles In Europe Are Over, USB-C WonByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 08:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Signage for Microsoft Copilot+ PC going on sale )Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg F...
U.S. track star Abby Steiner suing Puma, Mercedes F1 over claim shoes caused injuries
American track and field world champion Abby Steiner is suing Puma and Mercedes’ Formula 1 team for alleged negligent products liability, after numerous injuries that have impacted and derailed her sprinting career.The 26-year-old sprinter claims the shoe designs, as well as the carbon fiber plate and/or nitrofoam technology “changed the foot and ankle mechanics during running that may contribute to or increase the risk of injury.”Advertisement
UAE President and Swedish Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations and regional developments in phone call
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden.During the call, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly in economic sectors, renewable energy, sustainability, technology and artificial intelligence, among other areas that represent shared development priorities, in a manner that supports mutual interests and contribu...
Disney rolls out facial recognition to confirm tickets and stop fraud at one of its parks
NewsWorldAmericasDisney rolls out facial recognition to confirm tickets and stop fraud at one of its parks‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ says the new technology will help speed up entering and re-entering parks for guests Isabel Keane in New York Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
Pakistan tests Fatah-II guided missile amid rising regional tensions
ALBAWABA- Pakistan on Tuesday successfully conducted a training launch of its indigenously developed Fatah-II guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS), the military said, as the country continues efforts to strengthen its conventional strike capabilities amid rising regional instability.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Fatah-II system is equipped with advanced avionics, modern navigation technology, improved accuracy, enhanced maneuverability, and increased surviv...
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLily Jamali,North America Technology correspondent, in courtandMax MatzaElon Musk vs Sam Altman: Why are the tech titans in court?A trial pitting two founders of OpenAI - Sam Altman and Elon Musk - against each other has opened in California, with the sides presenting duelling narratives about the company's history and obligations to consumers.Musk, wearing a dark suit and tie, was...
JPMorgan Taps Former Goldman Exec to Lead Blockchain Unit
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has named former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive Oliver Harris to lead its blockchain division Kinexys, as the bank looks to grow the adoption of products and services built using crypto’s underlying technology.
UAE industrial growth gets boost from new initiatives, says Dr Al Jaber
Dubai: Newly approved government initiatives will reinforce a more resilient and sustainable national industrial model, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said, placing industry among the most important drivers of the UAE’s next phase of growth.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The measures, approved by the UAE Cabinet, come ahead of the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, the country’s larges...
The personal pettiness of the Elon Musk v OpenAI trial
In theory, Musk and Altman’s court fight could pose key questions about AI safety – in reality, it’s motivated by money and personal grievanceSign up for the TechScape newsletter: our free technology emailHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you from beneath a cherry blossom tree in Prospect Park in New York City. Spring has arrived!Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: ‘I have to prove myself’ C...
Beyoncé confirmed for Met Gala comeback after 10 years away from red carpet
Dubai: Beyoncé is officially returning to the Met Gala in 2026, marking her first appearance at fashion’s biggest night in a decade. According to Vogue and multiple confirmed reports, the global superstar will not only attend but also serve as a co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala on the 4th of May.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Beyonce attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Ar...
BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables
BCI (brain-computer interface) technology — in which neural signals are routed from a person’s head to a computer — was once the stuff of science fiction, but these days the technology represents a competitive corner of the tech industry. One of the companies racing to commercialize BCI is Neurable, which this week announced that it’s looking to license its “mind-reading” technology to consumer wearables. Neurable specializes in “non-invasive” BCI, which disti...
Pharmacy Has A Tower Records Problem. Outsiders Rebuilding The Tech Stack Might Help.
InnovationHealthcarePharmacy Has A Tower Records Problem. Outsiders Rebuilding The Tech Stack Might Help.BySeth Joseph,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the intersection of health care, technology and policyFollow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 09:13am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.View of a Tower Records sign above the store's parking lot, San Franc...
InStudio Ventures Launches $50 Million Sports Investing Fund Anchored By NFL Team Stakes
BETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereBusinessEditors' PickInStudio Ventures Launches $50 Million Sports Investing Fund Anchored By NFL Team StakesLed by Danny Cortenraede, InStudio Ventures is investing in sports technology startups such as Springbok Analytics, along with its small stakes in the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Chargers and the Aston Martin Formula 1 team.Caleb HustonByHank Tucker,Forbes Staff. Hank Tucker is a Forbes staff writer covering finance and investing.Follow A...