Google asks court to throw out US advertising case

Justice Department accused the company of abusing its dominance of the digital advertising business

TikTok general counsel to move to new role focused on fighting US sale

TikTok said this week it plans to file a lawsuit to challenge the legislation

Google plans 3bn dollars data center investment in Indiana, Virginia

A boom in artificial intelligence applications has increased the demand for cloud computing

X tells Brazil court 'operational faults' allowed blocked users to remain active

Judge is investigating so-called 'digital militias' that have been accused of spreading fake news

Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology

Algorithms, short video format made TikTok so successful globally

US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board

Develop recommendations for various sectors and prevent and address AI disruptions

Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features

How OpenAI features would be integrated into iOS 18

U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says

Since 2022, U.S. officials have imposed sweeping controls on chip exports to China

Alphabet, Microsoft shares jump on proof of near-term AI returns

Google-parent Alphabet soared an even-steeper 11.5%, poised to top $2 trillion in market value

Intel falls as weak PC chip demand hurts second-quarter forecast

Intel forecast second-quarter revenue of $12.5 billion to $13.5 billion

Improving connectivity: Free Wi-Fi at 50 spots in Lahore launched

In total, the free Wi-Fi service is likely to be provided at 516 locations across Lahore

Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence

An attack on an Assyrian bishop in Sydney, 16-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism

Biden celebrates computer chip factories, pitching voters on American 'comeback'

The Democrat is trying to convince voters to think beyond their present circumstances

Scientists to engineer plants with the help of AI to fight climate change

Plan to collaborate with NASA to study plants in orbit

ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance's total revenues and daily active users

China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay

China is banned by U.S. law from any collaboration with NASA

China's version of Neuralink unveiled at tech forum

The implant seeks to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using only their thought

Scientists reveal how long you should walk to boost brain power

It only takes 20 minutes of walking to boost your brain activity, studies show

Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users

The Swedish company has submitted a new version of its app to Apple with basic pricing

Amazon to invest 11 billion dollars in Indiana to build data centers

Big technology companies have been racing over the past year to build data centers

State minister, Meta delegates discuss responsible use of social media platforms

State minister, Meta delegates discuss responsible use of social media platforms

Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok

'Rather than imposing a ban on TikTok, the ministry proposes adoption of a co-regulation model'

Meta shares plunge as prolonged AI spending plans unnerve investors

Shares of Alphabet (GOOGL.O) and Snap (SNAP.N) fell between 2pc and 5pc

AI spending worries cast gloom over Alphabet, Microsoft

Meta's stock sank 15% in extended trade after it forecast higher AI spending next year

US military stage world's first ever AI controlled warplane

AI controlled warplane takes on a human piloted jet

WhatsApp to launch file sharing feature without internet

You will be able to share photos, videos, music, and documents offline

The EU warned TikTok's new rewards feature could be addictive. Now the app's suspended it

The EU warned TikTok’s new rewards feature could be addictive. Now the app's suspended it

Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

IBM nearing deal for cloud software provider HashiCorp

Hashicorp's stock surged 24%, giving it a market value of $6.1 billion

Taiwan chipmaker UMC warns of muted auto, industrial demand

Investors have been on edge about chip demand after UMC's TSMC shocked the market

Italy fines Amazon 10mn euros for alleged unfair commercial practices

Amazon contested the decision and said it would appeal

China's Huawei launches new software brand for intelligent driving

The new brand Qiankun plans to provide self-driving systems involving the driving chassis

US Senate passes TikTok divestment-or-ban bill

US President Joe Biden has said he will sign it into law on Wednesday

Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year: Musk

Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Honda and Boston Dynamics

Chinese vendors go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad

Chinese companies increasingly market themselves to overseas consumers at lower prices

Temenos names new CEO

Temenos names new CEO

Tesla shares rise ahead of quarterly results

Tesla shares rise ahead of quarterly results

Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads

Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads

Pakistan ranked 164th in Digital Human Index, experts urge action for digital success

Pakistan ranked 164th in Digital Human Index, experts urge action for digital success

Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth

Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth

Google invests 640mn dollars in new data centre in Netherlands

Since 2014, Google has invested more than 3.8 billion euros in data centres

China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

he 11 sellers of the chips were little-known Chinese retailers

AI tools to be used to transform Paris Olympics

IOC introduced several AI-based services

Short sellers pocket record weekly profit from Big Tech selloff

Short sellers pocket record weekly profit from Big Tech selloff

Apple close to finalising deal with FIFA over TV rights

Apple close to finalising deal with FIFA over TV rights

Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers

Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers

TikTok Lite's reward programme may be suspended in Europe

The EU executive said TikTok has 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report on TikTok Lite

Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in absentia

Meta itself is designated an extremist organisation in Russia

Ranveer Singh files complaint after his AI-generated video against PM Modi gains popularity

Ranveer Singh files complaint after his AI-generated video against PM Modi gains popularity

Hedge fund Mountaineer Partners urges Vishay to buy back shares

Hedge fund Mountaineer Partners urges Vishay to buy back shares

Broadcom's critics reject its cloud licensing changes

Broadcom's critics reject its cloud licensing changes

TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech

The American Civil Liberties Union opposed the House bill on free speech grounds

US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone

Huawei surprised industry and US govt when it released a new phone powered by a sophisticated chip

Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election

Two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times

A roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated coffee blend

The Nordic nation of 5.6m consumes the most coffee in the world at 12kg per capita annually

Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 cybertrucks over flaw with accelerator pedal

Company will replace or repair the accelerator pedal

AI-generated contestants to compete for 'Miss AI' title in first AI beauty pageant

Contestants will be judged on both their appearance and their engagement stats

Tekken legend Arslan Ash wins contest in US

Growing prominence of Pakistan in the esports arena

Man creates Guinness record for solving puzzle in soap bubble

A recent remarkable feat comes from a cyber security expert living in Mumbai

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon

TikTok has lobbied hard against the legislation, pushing the app’s 170 million U.S. users

Artificial Intelligence's relentless rise gives journalists tough choices

AI tools imitating human intelligence are widely used in newsrooms around the world

Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon

Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon

Amazon ad exec Aubrey steps aside for new role

Aubrey is a member of the so-called S-team, which counsels CEO Andy Jassy

Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using AI in sports

To protect athletes from online harassment and improve the viewing experience from home

Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms

Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms

India's Wipro scrapes past lowered revenue expectations

India's Wipro scrapes past lowered revenue expectations

China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies

China moves to boost its foreign investment in domestic tech companies

Netflix slides as move to end sharing user count sparks growth worries

Netflix slides as move to end sharing user count sparks growth worries

Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial

Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial

UK regulator says Google's ad-privacy changes fall short

Privacy Sandbox is an initiative that aims to phase out support for third-party cookies

China's Ant Group in talks to launch Alipay+ in Indonesia

China's Ant Group in talks to launch Alipay+ in Indonesia

Micron set to get $6.1 bln in chip grants from US

Dedicating $28 billion for government subsidies for advanced chips manufacturing

Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system

To enhance the U.S. government's ability to track military and intelligence targets

Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to integrate AI

The changes will “turbocharge the Android and Chrome ecosystems”

Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract

Google said, a clear violation of company's policies

Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model

Two smaller versions of Llama 3 rolling out now, with 8 billion parameters and 70 billion parameters

Google consolidates its DeepMind and Research teams

Google consolidates its DeepMind and Research teams

Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention

Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention

Apple plans to invest more than 250mn dollars to expand Singapore campus

Two buildings acquired in 2022 will undergo a major upgrade

Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe

EU regulators had said in January that the deal may be subject to merger rules in the region

Oracle to invest over 8bn dollars in Japan in cloud computing, AI

The latest investment will grow the footprint of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun

Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at US audiences

TSMC expects Q2 sales to jump on 'insatiable' AI demand

AI servers are expected to account for a low-teens percentage of its 2024 revenue

Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts

A small percentage of the impacted roles will move to hubs the company is investing in

Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone to crowds amid chips scrutiny

The Pura series has advanced cameras and is known for its sleek design

World's first 3D-printed hotel to open this year

3D-printed hotel marks a new chapter in hospitality industry

X plans to charge new users to post content: Elon Musk

The move aims to tackle fake accounts

Tech firm offers to create your digital clone that talks, looks like you

Digital clone can perform tasks such as attending Zoom calls

Is cloud seeding to blame for Dubai's biblical rain?

The method can lead to acidification of the oceans, ozone layer depletion

Netflix subscriber growth in focus

Netflix subscriber growth in focus

SiTime introduces chip aimed at saving power in AI data centers

SiTime said the chips will be available in the second half of this year

Telegram platform to hit 1 bln users within year, founder says

Goal is to remain a "neutral platform" and not a "player in geopolitics"

France's Mistral AI seeks funding at $5 bn valuation

In February, Microsoft invested $16 million in Mistral

Intel to launch two AI chips for China with reduced capabilities

Nvidia also has plans for three China-specific chips

Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn

The board, funded by the social media giant but operates independently

AMD introduces AI chips for business laptops and desktops

These chips are expected to be available in platforms from HP (HPQ.N) and Lenovo

India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm

India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm

Microsoft-backed Rubrik targets up to $5.4 bln valuation in US IPO

Microsoft-backed Rubrik targets up to $5.4 bln valuation in US IPO

Bain proposes Japan's Kioxia IPO to clear $5.8 bln loan refinance

Bain proposes Japan's Kioxia IPO to clear $5.8 bln loan refinance

Apple says it wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam

Vietnam is already a key manufacturing hub for Apple

Microsoft to invest 1.5bn dollars in Emirati AI firm G42 for minority stake

The partnership comes amid Washington's efforts to hobble Beijing's technological advances

Judge dismisses some claims against Meta's Zuckerberg over social media harm

Hundreds of lawsuits are pending before Rogers filed on behalf of individual children against Meta

Baidu says AI chatbot 'Ernie Bot' has attracted 200 million users

The number of users has roughly doubled since the company's last update in December

Why do younger generations have bigger brains?

Genetics plays a major role in determining brain size

Terrifying sound 'like a woman's voice' recorded in depths of Pacific

It sounded eerily like a woman’s voice humming or mumbling

China bans top influencer for fabricating viral story

The influencer had following of 30 million

Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock

Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock

Adobe explores OpenAI partnership as it adds AI video tools

Adobe's Premiere Pro app is widely used in the television and film industries

Clearlake sweetens offer to buy out Blackbaud to $4.3 billion

Clearlake sweetens offer to buy out Blackbaud to $4.3 billion

Temu likely to face tougher online content rules as EU users soar

Under DSA, companies with more than 45 million users are labelled very large online platforms

Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkiye

There would be no impact to Meta's other social media platforms and services

Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court in January declined to hear Apple's appeal of the injunction order

More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm

Cases of harm linked to fake versions of Ozempic and other GLP-1s have been reported

US to award Samsung $6.4 bln in grants for Texas chip production complex

Will boost chip production for the aerospace, defense, and auto industries

OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office

Headed by president of Amazon Web Services in Japan

Apple CEO Tim Cook arrives in Vietnam to meet users, boost supplier ties

Clean water projects and education opportunities will also be discussed

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry or leave it with less

Companies to be transparent and ethical about deploying AI technology

When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow

Facebook says news holds no economic value to its business

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says

Chinese companies and government agencies limit employees' use of Apple devices

Musk looking for engineers, designers, tutors for his AI firm

His xAI company is hiring engineers and designers

Doctor says he received influx of patients with eye problems after solar eclipse

People didn't heed doctor's warnings to wear protective glasses

Anger as WhatsApp lowers age limit to 13 in UK, EU

Child safety group says Meta ‘putting profits before protecting children

Venus is leaking, probe makes stunning discovery around Earth's twin

Gases, including oxygen, are stripping away from the upper layers of the atmosphere of planet Venus

Bid to create 6,900mph passenger jet with new 'rocket engine'

Traveling at the jet could get you from London to San Francisco in an hour

Nike debuts AI-designed sneakers ahead of Paris Olympics

High-tech shoe concepts won’t be available for purchase just yet though

Software giant Salesforce in advanced talks to buy Informatica

Software giant Salesforce in advanced talks to buy Informatica

US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race

Spread of swarm technology “could lead to more instability and conflict around the world

Huawei teases launch of new smartphone, high-end model anticipated

Huawei's P series has advanced cameras and sleek design

US topples China as Taiwan's largest export market due to chips, AI demand

US exports increased by 65 per cent to $9.11bn, a 6pc jump

SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels

A final ratification vote by members is expected to take place in the next few weeks

US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip

Its first AI-enabled laptop, the MateBook X Pro powered by Intel's new Core Ultra 9 processor

China launch of relay satellite Queqiao-2 for lunar probe mission successful

Queqiao-2 will orbit the moon and relay signals to and from the Chang'e-6 mission

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia hacked by cyber criminals

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia hacked by cyber criminals

More than 500,000 accounts impacted in cyberattack: Roku

More than 500,000 accounts impacted in cyberattack: Roku

South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22

South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22

Bulls jump deeper into copper amid supply challenges, AI-fueled demand

Bulls jump deeper into copper amid supply challenges, AI-fueled demand

China tells telecom firms to phase out foreign chips in blow to Intel, AMD

China tells telecom firms to phase out foreign chips in blow to Intel, AMD

Bankman-Fried appeals FTX fraud conviction, 25-year sentence

He claimed he made mistakes managing risk but denying he stole money.

A 73-year-old congressman enrolls himself at university to understand AI

Beyer is also learning how to write computer code

Consumers would be notified of AI-generated content under Pennsylvania bill

Topics covered by the bills include the risk of bias and discrimination, and deepfakes

Apple plans Mac line overhaul with AI-focused M4 chips

Apple is planning to highlight the AI processing capabilities of the new chips

Synchron, a rival to Musk's Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial

Synchron's investors include billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates

US cyber agency says Russian hackers used Microsoft access to steal government emails

CISA warned that the hackers might have gone after non-governmental groups as well

Amazon adds AI expert Andrew Ng to board as GenAI race heats up

Amazon's cloud unit is facing pressure from Microsoft's early pact with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

US Senator says TikTok divestiture deadline could be extended to one year

On March 13, TikTok's ByteDance given about six months to divest the US assets

Meta to blur Instagram messages containing nudity in latest move for teen safety

The feature will be turned on by default for users under 18

Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy

Apple discovered that attackers tried to "remotely compromise the iPhone

Google investing $1 bln to boost connectivity to Japan via two subsea cables

The two subsea cables, Proa and Taihei, will improve connectivity between the U.S., Japan.

Foxconn considers rotating CEOs in management reshuffle

Foxconn considers rotating CEOs to nurture future talent.

Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on moon

America will no longer walk on the Moon alone

Intel reveals details of new AI chip to fight Nvidia dominance

Tech companies are hunting for an alternative source of the scarce chips that are needed for AI

Vietnam orders Netflix to stop advertising, distributing its games

۔Vietnam demands Netflix comply with the Vietnamese regulations on game online services۔

Microsoft, NetEase to re-launch Warcraft and other games in China

The pair said they are working to bring online games from Blizzard Entertainmen

Alibaba's Jack Ma steps out from the shadows with morale-boosting post

Alibaba's (9988.HK) Hong Kong-listed shares surged 5pc after the post

Meta debuts new generation of AI chip

The chip will help Meta reduce its reliance on Nvida's (NVDA.O) chips

EU's new tech laws are working; small browsers gain market share

The early results come after the EU's sweeping Digital Markets Act.

India's blue-chips set to open higher; US inflation in focus

India’s GIFT Nifty was trading at 22,825.

Under fire UK air traffic provider appoints Warren East as chair

East will oversee the modernisation of Britain’s air space.

Delta rockets retired with launch of US reconnaissance satellite

A live ULA webcast showed the rocket ascending from the launch tower.

US to change Japan command posture to boost deterrence in face China -US envoy

Combination of changes in both countries will lead to a series of actions.

Malaysia reports increase in requests to restrict social media content

Malaysia has increased scrutiny of online content in recent months

Italy considers tougher penalties for AI-related crimes

The document envisages use of such tools in the health sector

Microsoft to invest 2-9bn dollars to expand AI, cloud infra in Japan

The investment will also go towards skilling three million people in AI

US to award Samsung up to 6.6bn dollars chip subsidy for Texas expansion

The subsidy will go toward construction of four facilities in Taylor

South Korea to invest 7bn dollars in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

Semiconductors are a key foundation of South Korea's export-driven economy

Google unveils Arm-based data center processor, new AI chip

Google's TPUs are one of the few viable alternatives to the Nvidia's advanced AI chips

Synchron, a rival to Musk's Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial

It plans to launch an online registry for patients interested in joining the process

Lunar racer car will take Moon astronauts to mysterious destinations 'unreachable' by foot

Moon car must be able to accommodate two suited astronauts, and withstand extreme condition

Alibaba Cloud announces price cut on products powered by offshore data centers

Products related to computing, storage, others will receive an average of 23pc price reduction

Microsoft to launch AI hub in London

The unit will be led by Mustafa Suleyman, the London-born cofounder of the Google DeepMind

EU regulators assess Apple's plan for complying with music streaming order

The iPhone maker risks antitrust charges and fresh fines

Google's contemplated mega deal would prompt new fight with regulators

Google already faces several antitrust challenges, including lawsuits from United States Departments

Spotify to introduce AI-powered playlist creation feature

Create playlist of your choice just with a prompt

What is Literacy Pen and how it works?

Groundbreaking 'Literacy Pen' will combat global illiteracy

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction

These are the most draconian demands of any country on Earth, says Elon Musk

US lawmakers strike deal on data privacy legislation

A right to prevent selling of personal information or compel its deletion.

Canada's Trudeau announces package of AI investment measures

A budget of C$2.4 billion will be allocated for computing and researchers

SpaceX launches South Korea's second spy satellite amid race with North

Launches of reconnaissance satellites come amid a race against North Korea

Cockroaches with robot brains created to find survivors trapped under rubble

The fascinating invention will see the insects deployed after natural disasters

Total solar eclipse rare celestial show: Alignment of planets, comet in daylight

Jupiter, known for its massive size, will be visible to left of the sun

IT students don't need to worry about losing jobs to AI

Humans will continue to be essential for solving modern problems

Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports

That would be a setback for China's attempts to build up its domestic chip industry

Dutch set to comply with US demands on China exports

It would be a setback for China's attempts to build up its domestic chip industry

X challenges Brazil's 'forced' order to block certain accounts

Lead to a total loss of revenue and shut down of the offices

Samsung is fixing AI to washing machines, cameras to fridges

New artificial intelligence technology can save energy and stop food waste