China’s Xpeng expects to start delivering ‘flying’ cars in 2027
Must ReadScience & TechnologyChina's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027By Reuters -Apr 23, 2026BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng expects to start large-scale production of its “flying” cars next year and of its humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026, President Brian Gu told Reuters on Thursday. Gu also said there is “tremendous potential” to increase cooperation with German automaker Volkswagen which last month began mass production of...
Nokia beats first-quarter estimates as AI boom lifts sales again
Must ReadScience & TechnologyNokia beats first-quarter estimates as AI boom lifts sales againBy Reuters -Apr 23, 2026Nokia posted a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker continued to see high demand from artificial intelligence and cloud customers, booking orders worth 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion). Comparable operating profit jumped 54% to 281 million euros in the first quarter of 2026. That was above th...
GTA Online final 420 event launches ahead of upcoming sequel release
Must ReadScience & TechnologyGTA Online final 420 event launches ahead of upcoming sequel releaseBy Kumail Shah-Apr 23, 2026Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online has enjoyed an incredibly successful run over the past decade, delivering countless hours of memorable multiplayer experiences and generating billions of dollars in revenue for developer Rockstar Games. This monumental financial success has directly funded the highly anticipated sequel, which is now officially less than seven months away f...
How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?
Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per barrel. US officials vow to counter this threat.
Xiaomi smart stove automatically extinguishes flames to prevent kitchen fires
Must ReadScience & TechnologyXiaomi smart stove automatically extinguishes flames to prevent kitchen firesBy Kumail Shah-Apr 23, 2026Safety in modern home kitchens has received a massive technological boost with the official launch of the Xiaomi Mijia Timer Gas Stove 3 Pro. The highly anticipated brand-new Xiaomi smart stove hits the consumer market with the unprecedented ability to cut off the gas supply and extinguish the flames automatically if it detects that food is burning or a pot ha...
Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
WASHINGTON: Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can't manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks — an assertion aimed at debunking the Trump administration's attempt to brand the rapidly growing technology company as a "supply chain risk". The statement made as part of 96-page filing with the US Court of Appeals in Washington D.C. provided a glimpse at the arguments that Anthropic's lawyers intend to make as pa...
Morrisons, Asda and Co-op to roll out new label technology which could lead to 'price hikes'
UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Co-op and Asda are rolling out electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that could enable real-time price changes, raising concerns over instant price hikes and the cost of living
Consumers Warm Up To AI, Will Trust Follow?
InnovationEnterprise TechConsumers Warm Up To AI, Will Trust Follow?ByJoe McKendrick,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe McKendrick covers how technology moves markets and careersFollow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 10:04pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Can AI handle it?gettyMake way for unattended, autonomous systems, right? Actually they have been with us f...
Starbucks layoffs hit company's technology teams; company sends memo to staff
Starbucks is reportedly cutting jobs within its technology teams as part of a significant restructuring. This move aims to sharpen focus and reallocate resources effectively under new CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround plan. These layoffs follow previous workforce reductions and store closures, signaling a broader effort to streamline operations and address financial pressures.
Dad accused of shoplifting from IKEA after 'stupid machine' wrongly identifies him
Dad accused of shoplifting from IKEA after 'stupid machine' wrongly identifies himPolice arrested the 59-year-old Colin McMahon on Harlesden High Street in London after he was wrongly identified as a shoplifter by facial recognition technologyNewsJamie Saunderson and Paige Ingram01:46, 23 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesColin Mcmahon was wrongly accused(Image: Colin Mcmahon / SWNS)A dad was accused of stealing items from IKEA after being wrongly identified by facial recognition technology.Colin...
The New Honor 600 Is Focused On Practical Benefits
InnovationConsumer TechThe New Honor 600 Is Focused On Practical BenefitsByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 08:26pm EDTApr 22, 2026, 08:26pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Honor 600Ewan SpenceThe economic headwinds are blowing. Supply chains are dealing w...
Tesla's profits beat expectations, but Elon Musk says big costs are ahead
Tesla's profits were up from this time last year. But the company warned investors to prepare for expensive investments in next-generation technology like humanoid robots and AI.(Image credit: Jenny Kane)
Polymega Remix Aims To Supercharge Game Preservation
InnovationGamingPolymega Remix Aims To Supercharge Game PreservationByMitch Wallace,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 06:23pm EDTApr 22, 2026, 06:25pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Polymega RemixCredit: PolymegaPre-orders are now live for Polymega’s newest offering, the $199 Rem...
New Samsung Offer To Galaxy S26 Buyers Is A Serious Reality Check
InnovationConsumer TechNew Samsung Offer To Galaxy S26 Buyers Is A Serious Reality CheckByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 04:58pm EDTApr 22, 2026, 04:58pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung isn’t alone in hiking the price of its Galaxy S2...
Woke in Brussels, pragmatic in Beijing: Spain is making its move in China
Four trips, dozens of deals, and one message: Madrid is moving closer to Beijing – on its own terms When Spain’s Pedro Sánchez arrived in Beijing in April for his fourth visit in four years, he did so for a tightly choreographed round of high-level meetings with Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, alongside business and academic engagements. Officially, the visit revolved around cooperation: trade, green energy, technology, and multilateral governance. Spain, S&aac...
Founder of Telegram messenger app Pavel Durov says he got a summons in Russia naming him as a ‘suspect’
Science & TechnologyFounder of Telegram messenger app Pavel Durov says he got a summons in Russia naming him as a 'suspect'By Reuters -Apr 23, 2026MOSCOW: Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger app, said on Wednesday he had received a summons in Russia at an old address, naming him as a “suspect” in a criminal case. Russia stepped up its bid to subjugate Telegram in February, announcing in a state-run newspaper that it was investigating billionaire founder Duro...
Sovereign AI: Why Owning The Full Stack Is The New Strategic Imperative
InnovationAISovereign AI: Why Owning The Full Stack Is The New Strategic ImperativeByChuck Brooks,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Global Thought Leader in Cybersecurity and Emerging TechFollow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 03:02pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Digital technology of the future. AI icon or artificial intelligence symbol. gettyArtificial intelligence h...
Mythos Breach Shows Need for AI Framework, Magaziner
Rep. Seth Magaziner (R) Rhode Island said Anthropic is doing the right think by warning the world about what they discovered about Mythos and working with the Pentagon, but that Congress needs to develop a federal framework for AI. A small group of unauthorized users have accessed Anthropic PBC’s new Mythos AI model, a technology that the company says is so powerful it can enable dangerous cyberattacks, according to a person familiar with the matter and documentation viewed by Bloomberg News. A...
‘Pragmata’: A Parental Odyssey
InnovationGaming‘Pragmata’: A Parental OdysseyByMitch Wallace,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 02:29pm EDTApr 22, 2026, 02:36pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PragmataCredit: Capcom“The good mother necessarily fails.”– Sigmund FreudCapcom’s brand new IP, sci-fi Xbox 360/PS3 era...
Pentagon’s New Drone Defense Marketplace Sees $13 Million In Purchases
BusinessAerospace & DefensePentagon’s New Drone Defense Marketplace Sees $13 Million In PurchasesByZita Ballinger Fletcher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zita Ballinger Fletcher is a defense technology reporterFollow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 12:59pm EDTApr 22, 2026, 01:05pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.HOHENFELS, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 03: A soldier serving i...