Mysterious big black ring appears over US skies

'It's the devil blowing smoke rings from hell,' one Facebook user commented

Tiny device processes information like a human brain

The device was designed by engineers at RMIT University in Melbourne

Google changes its 'G' logo for the first time in a decade

Fans found the new icon to be unattractive compared to the simplistic older design

Intel has limited customer commitments for latest chip manufacturing tech

Intel has limited customer commitments for latest chip manufacturing tech

US tech firms Nvidia, AMD secure AI deals as Trump tours Gulf states

US tech firms Nvidia, AMD secure AI deals as Trump tours Gulf states

Tesla's refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road

Tesla's refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road

UK's M&S says customer data was taken in cyber attack

UK's M&S says customer data was taken in cyber attack

Coinbase shares jump on addition to S&P 500 index

Coinbase shares jump on addition to S&P 500 index

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple

The S25 Edge will go on sale in South Korea on May 23

Google developing software AI agent ahead of annual conference

The agent is intended to help software engineers navigate every stage of the software process

China's AI-powered humanoid robots aim to transform manufacturing

'Just imagine that one day in our own robot factory, our robots are assembling themselves'

Image shows Mars 4 billion years ago revealing ocean world

A lost Martian ocean may be hiding beneath the red planet's surface

Could this ping-pong robot outplay you?

The robotic arm is fixed to one end of a standard ping-pong table

Ultimate end of universe comes much sooner than expected: scientists

Those stars are the most long-lasting objects in the universe

Fidelity website outage blocks users from trading rally

Fidelity website outage blocks users from trading rally

Trump signals he could speak with China's Xi by end of the week

Trump signals he could speak with China's Xi by end of the week

Apple considers raising iPhone prices, WSJ reports

Apple considers raising iPhone prices, WSJ reports

Saudi crown prince launches new company to develop AI technologies

Saudi crown prince launches new company to develop AI technologies

US should take more generous view of Latin America, Brazil finance minister says

US should take more generous view of Latin America, Brazil finance minister says

Eric Trump-backed American Bitcoin to go public through all-stock merger

Eric Trump-backed American Bitcoin to go public through all-stock merger

China's Ant Group to sell 4pc stake in India's Paytm for 242-dollar million

China's Ant Group to sell 4pc stake in India's Paytm for 242-dollar million

UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm till May 27 to make a bid for Alphawave

The deadline to make an offer was previously extended to May 12

OpenAI negotiates with Microsoft for new funding and future IPO

They are also revising terms of a wider contract

Flying car that turns into airplane in minutes nearly ready

Freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people

Star 'music' reveals surprising astronomical secret

Stars don’t make a noise that you can hear, but they do have natural resonant frequencies

Star Wars-inspired speeder bike that can zoom to 124mph

It’s the stuff of dreams for sci-fi fans

Bizarre 'impossible colours' your eyes can't see

Researchers claimed to have discovered a new hidden colour called "Olo"

'Super-Earth' exoplanet discovered that could host life - but there's a problem

Super-Earth planets are those that are more massive than Earth

Soviet spacecraft crashes without incident into Indian Ocean

The 50-year-old lander probe returned to Earth early Saturday

Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims the company collected users' data without permission

The company also clarified that the settlement does not require any new product changes

Four big Indian websites hacked

The websites hacked amid Pakistan-India conflict

Ultra-rich shoppers wield perverse economic aegis

Ultra-rich shoppers wield perverse economic aegis

Anthropic says DOJ's proposal in Google search case could chill AI investment

Anthropic says DOJ's proposal in Google search case could chill AI investment

Trump fires head of Library of Congress

Trump fires head of Library of Congress

GPS on the moon: Spanish firm launches lunar navigation system

GPS on the moon: Spanish firm launches lunar navigation system

Pinterest shares surge as strong ad spend defies tariff uncertainty

Pinterest shares surge as strong ad spend defies tariff uncertainty

Italy's Moltiply sues Google in 3 billion euro lawsuit over market dominance

Italy's Moltiply sues Google in 3 billion euro lawsuit over market dominance

Finance ministry X account hacked, info minister confirms

Information Technology and Telecom Minister Shiza Fatima also shares the news of hacking

Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls

The US chipmaker has notified major Chinese customers

Apple is developing specialized chips for smart glasses and AI servers

Other processors in development will serve as the brains of future Macs

Robot 'gender' can influence human choices, decision making

Their work shows that the gender traits assigned to service robots

US military's new suicide drone that creates its own kill list

Autonomous, intelligent weapon ready for mass production

Bitcoin retakes 100,000-dollar on global trade deal optimism

Bitcoin retakes 100,000-dollar on global trade deal optimism

Microsoft doesn't allow its employees to use China's Deepseek-President

Microsoft doesn't allow its employees to use China's Deepseek-President

Talen Energy considers alternative data center power deals after regulator push-back

Talen Energy considers alternative data center power deals after regulator push-back

Warner Bros Discovery moving towards splitting company, CNBC reports

Warner Bros Discovery moving towards splitting company, CNBC reports

Peloton shares slide on bigger-than-expected Q3 loss

Peloton shares slide on bigger-than-expected Q3 loss

US AI execs to give Congress policy wishlist for beating China

US AI execs to give Congress policy wishlist for beating China

Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world's poor

Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world's poor

Cryptoverse: As markets question US exceptionalism, bitcoin starts to shine

Cryptoverse: As markets question US exceptionalism, bitcoin starts to shine

Apple asks US appeals court to pause ruling in Epic Games case

Apple is fighting ruling that found the company in contempt of an earlier order in antitrust lawsuit

Google cuts about 200 staff in global business unit

Big Tech players have been redirecting spending towards data centers and AI development

Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to 69bn dollars Activision Blizzard deal

The decision came in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission in 2022

AI models struggle to accurately predict social interactions

Humans outperform current AI models in accurately describing and interpreting social interactions

US pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk's Starlink, Washington Post reports

US pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk's Starlink, Washington Post reports

Apple's Safari revamp plan with AI search a likely blow to Google dominance

Apple's Safari revamp plan with AI search a likely blow to Google dominance

In tit-for-tat, PTA blocks Indian YouTube accounts, websites

In tit-for-tat, PTA blocks Indian YouTube accounts, websites

Trimble beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong product demand

Trimble beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong product demand

Disney beats earnings forecasts on boost from streaming, US parks

Disney beats earnings forecasts on boost from streaming, US parks

X services partially restored in Pakistan

This move came in the wake of increased tensions following India’s missile strikes

Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in 168mn dollars defeat for spyware firm

'Today's verdict in WhatsApp's case is an important step forward for privacy and security'

OpenAI plans to cut Microsoft revenue share after restructuring

The ChatGPT-maker has dialed back a significant restructuring plan

Bessent says 2 billion-dollar cut from IRS technology budget without disruptions

Bessent says 2 billion-dollar cut from IRS technology budget without disruptions

Musk's xAI joins TWG Global, Palantir for AI push in financial sector

Musk's xAI joins TWG Global, Palantir for AI push in financial sector

Microsoft launches lower-priced AI laptops with Qualcomm chips

Microsoft launches lower-priced AI laptops with Qualcomm chips

AMETEK to acquire FARO Technologies in deal valued at 920 million-dollar

AMETEK to acquire FARO Technologies in deal valued at 920 million-dollar

DoorDash, UK's Deliveroo serve up 3.9 billion-dollar deal to take on rivals

DoorDash, UK's Deliveroo serve up 3.9 billion-dollar deal to take on rivals

Elon Musk to go ahead with lawsuit against OpenAI despite nonprofit control statement

Elon Musk to go ahead with lawsuit against OpenAI despite nonprofit control statement

New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media

New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday proposed banning children under 16 from social media

OpenAI to remain under non-profit control in change of restructuring plans

OpenAI to remain under non-profit control in change of restructuring plans

Google has launched new film and TV production wing, Business Insider reports

Google has launched new film and TV production wing, Business Insider reports

MTN South Africa aims to boost 4G adoption with budget smartphones

MTN South Africa aims to boost 4G adoption with budget smartphones

Eutelsat replaces CEO with Orange executive

Eutelsat replaces CEO with Orange executive

Pakistani students win Turkiye aerospace, technology contest

Teknofest is Turkiye’s first and only aerospace and technology festival

Buyout firm Apax favorite to win Finastra unit in 2 billion-dollar deal

Buyout firm Apax favorite to win Finastra unit in 2 billion-dollar deal

Britain to warn companies cyber security must be 'absolute priority'

Britain to warn companies cyber security must be 'absolute priority'

Apple partnering with startup Anthropic on AI-powered coding platform

'Vibe coding' refers to a programming method where AI agents generate code

Nvidia is working on China-tailored chips again after US export ban, The Information reports

Nvidia is working on China-tailored chips again after US export ban, The Information reports

Spotify's US app update gets Apple approval after court ruling

Spotify's US app update gets Apple approval after court ruling

TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection

TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection

Neuralink's speech restoration device gets FDA's 'breakthrough' tag

The device would help those affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord injury

Microsoft swaps law firms in shareholder case, hiring Trump adversary

Court documents showed Microsoft has hired Jenner & Block to replace Simpson Thacher

Judge in Meta case warns AI could 'obliterate' market for original works

Authors say pirated versions of their books were used to train Llama without permission

Japan summons lightning from skies using hi-tech drone

Damage caused by lightning costs billions every year

Experts sound alarm about terrifying iPhone bug

The bug was first spotted by researchers at a cyber security firm

WhatsApp reaches over 3bn users every month

It provides easy access to AI features

AI system launched in Pakistan to streamline cross-border trade

The solution targets major inefficiencies in Pakistan’s trade sector

Ahsan Iqbal praises UAE's digital transformation

He visited the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) in Abu Dhabi

Nvidia raised concerns about Huawei's growing AI capabilities with US lawmakers

Nvidia raised concerns about Huawei's growing AI capabilities with US lawmakers

Big Tech's fortunes diverge as AI powers cloud, tariffs hit consumer electronics

Big Tech's fortunes diverge as AI powers cloud, tariffs hit consumer electronics

Private equity CVC to invest in 'Royal Match' developer Dream Games

Private equity CVC to invest in 'Royal Match' developer Dream Games

Apple must pay Optis 502 million-dollar lump sum in UK patent dispute, court rules

Apple must pay Optis 502 million-dollar lump sum in UK patent dispute, court rules

Fintech firm Broadridge's profit jumps on investor communications unit strength

Fintech firm Broadridge's profit jumps on investor communications unit strength

TikTok plans to build 1bn euro data centre in Finland

It has been trying to address concerns over whether China could access European citizens' data

Google hopes to reach Gemini deal with Apple this year

Google also plans to experiment with including ads in its Gemini app

US judge rules Apple violated order to reform App Store

Apple failed to comply with her prior injunction order

NASA'S new Roman space telescope mission plans revealed

It will provide researchers with new data to delve into scientific investigation

World's biggest plane will take to skies by 2030

The size and shape of WindRunner have been carefully designed

Call for ban on deepfake apps used to create explicit images of children

The government must take action to stop abuse, Children’s Commissioner says

Visa, Bridge partner to launch stablecoin-linked cards

Visa, Bridge partner to launch stablecoin-linked cards

Brazil's Stefanini looking for acquisitions in the Americas and Europe

Brazil's Stefanini looking for acquisitions in the Americas and Europe

Western Digital forecasts upbeat quarterly results on cloud computing demand

Western Digital forecasts upbeat quarterly results on cloud computing demand

Britain's Co-op is latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack

Britain's Co-op is latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack

China's Shenzhou-19 spacecraft lands in country's north

The spacecraft and its three crew were sent into space in October last year

PM assures full support to IT investors to make Pakistan tech, innovation hub

Jabbar Rahim Khan of Russoft has announced to invest $ 500 million

Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers

It will help Meta go up against APIs offered by rival model makers

Intel attracts interest for test chips using new manufacturing process

The embattled chipmaker indicated it had received interest from customers

Facebook parent Meta Platforms launches standalone AI assistant app

The standalone app comes as Meta looks to boost the AI assistant's usage

SoFi Technologies shares gain as strong demand for loans boost earnings

SoFi Technologies shares gain as strong demand for loans boost earnings

Barcode scanner maker Zebra Tech expects up to 30 million-dollar tariff impact on Q2 profit

Barcode scanner maker Zebra Tech expects up to 30 million-dollar tariff impact on Q2 profit

New Tata plant starts iPhone production, Foxconn close behind as Apple looks to India, sources say

New Tata plant starts iPhone production, Foxconn close behind as Apple looks to India, sources say

PayPal beats profit targets, maintains annual earnings forecast amid US trade uncertainty

PayPal beats profit targets, maintains annual earnings forecast amid US trade uncertainty

Apple investors seek clarity on tariffs, AI strategy as iPhone sales decline

Apple investors seek clarity on tariffs, AI strategy as iPhone sales decline

Experts foil Indian cyber attacks on various Pakistani websites

Various websites of Pakistan came under cyber-attacks by India

Alibaba unveils advanced Qwen 3 AI as Chinese tech rivalry intensifies

The launch comes as competition in China's AI sector intensifies

Amazon launches first Kuiper internet satellites, taking on Starlink

The satellites are the first of 3,236 that Amazon plans to send into low-Earth orbit

China says it is on track to put boots on Moon by 2030

Chinese spacecraft is slated to attain crewed flight capability by 2027 to 2028

Neuralink's third brain implant patient regains speech

A little chip lets patient control cursor on his MacBook Pro laptop to type

Scope of digital wallets to be expanded across country: PM

Says funds were transferred efficiently, transparently through digital wallets

Delegates of 45 countries attend investment digital forum today

The forum aims to make Pakistan a key hub for digital investment

UK's NCC Group explores strategic options for Escode business, including sale

UK's NCC Group explores strategic options for Escode business, including sale

BetMGM swings to first-quarter profit in e-betting surge

BetMGM swings to first-quarter profit in e-betting surge

BetMGM swings to first-quarter profit in e-betting surge

BetMGM swings to first-quarter profit in e-betting surge

US FCC to review spectrum sharing rules to boost space-based telecom

US FCC to review spectrum sharing rules to boost space-based telecom

IBM to invest 150 billion-dollar in US over next five years to aid quantum push

IBM to invest 150 billion-dollar in US over next five years to aid quantum push

Trump tariffs risk US electronics shortages

Trump tariffs risk US electronics shortages

Brazil to offer tax breaks to lure data center investments

Brazil to offer tax breaks to lure data center investments

Warehouse agency staff to stay home as cyber incident continues

Warehouse agency staff to stay home as cyber incident continues

At event with Donald Trump Jr in Bulgaria, crypto firm Nexo announces US return

At event with Donald Trump Jr in Bulgaria, crypto firm Nexo announces US return

India's Mahindra to buy majority of truck and bus maker SML Isuzu for 65 million-dollar

India's Mahindra to buy majority of truck and bus maker SML Isuzu for 65 million-dollar

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Agreement signed between Pakistan Crypto Council, World Liberty Financial

Pakistan Crypto Council officially established in Pakistan: Atta Tarar

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted

Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in talks to raise 20bn dollars from investors

The transaction would value the company at more than $120 billion

TikTok owner weighs data center project in Brazil

Initial talks are focused on a 300-megawatt (MW) data center

US judge sets May 2 hearing to discuss remedies in Google digital ads lawsuit

The hearing aims to get broad sense of potential remedies before focusing on specific measures

Alphabet climbs as AI bets drive ad strength, quelling market fears

Google's advertising revenue rose a better-than-expected 8.5% in the first quarter

Intel shares fall as dour forecasts overshadow CEO's turnaround promises

Intel shares fall as dour forecasts overshadow CEO's turnaround promises

UK's Deliveroo gets 3.6 billion-dollar buyout proposal from DoorDash

UK's Deliveroo gets 3.6 billion-dollar buyout proposal from DoorDash

New US SEC chair says crypto sector deserves clear regulations

New US SEC chair says crypto sector deserves clear regulations

Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China

Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China

Investors relieved Musk will refocus on Tesla, but worry about brand damage

Investors relieved Musk will refocus on Tesla, but worry about brand damage

Publisher Ziff Davis sues OpenAI for copyright infringement

Argues that OpenAI 'intentionally and relentlessly' exploited copyrighted content for its AI system

Meta cuts jobs at its Reality Labs division

The job cuts affect teams within Oculus Studios

Google says deep AI investments powering ad sales

Alphabet reaffirmed its ambitious AI build-out plans

Baidu launches new AI model amid mounting competition

It also launched its new reasoning model Ernie X1 Turbo.

After years of failed AI deals, Intel plans homegrown challenge to Nvidia

The undertaking will be challenging because Nvidia (NVDA.O) no longer sells just chips

Mars was home to civilisation wiped out in nuclear war

Mainstream scientists have argued there is no credible physical evidence

Adobe adds AI models from OpenAI, Google to its Firefly app

Adobe adds AI models from OpenAI, Google to its Firefly app

Nissan sees record loss of up to 5.26 billion-dollar as restructuring bites

Nissan sees record loss of up to 5.26 billion-dollar as restructuring bites

Comcast sheds more broadband subscribers as wireless carriers ramp up bundled plans

Comcast sheds more broadband subscribers as wireless carriers ramp up bundled plans

Cryptocurrency firm Tether raises Juventus stake to over 10pc

Cryptocurrency firm Tether raises Juventus stake to over 10pc

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media reports

Pakistan is carrying out a preliminary selection of astronauts

YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years

The online video-sharing platform is poised to overtake US cable television in paid viewership

TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips

Its A14 manufacturing technology will arrive in 2028

Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns

The law replaces social media platforms' judgment about the content

Instagram still posing serious risks to children

The accounts aim to restrict contact from strangers

Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion

Study offers rare insight into human-animal combat during Roman Empire

Our DNA is at risk of hacking - warn scientists

Current protections are fragmented, and vital collaboration between disciplines is lacking

Musk's Neuralink could fetch $8.5 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

Musk's Neuralink could fetch $8.5 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

Cantor joins hand with SoftBank, Tether for $3.6 billion crypto venture

Cantor joins hand with SoftBank, Tether for $3.6 billion crypto venture

Security startup Chainguard hits $3.5 billion valuation after fundraise

Security startup Chainguard hits $3.5 billion valuation after fundraise

Meta's oversight board rebukes company over policy overhaul

Meta’s oversight board rebukes company over policy overhaul

Pakistani astronaut to join China's space station on future mission

China is in discussions with other countries regarding their astronauts’ participation

OpenAI would buy Google's Chrome, exec testifies at trial

The beginning of the high-stakes trial provided a glimpse into the generative AI race

Florida sues Snapchat owner for allegedly addicting children, deceiving parents

Florida called Snap's conduct 'particularly egregious'

China set for Shenzhou-20 spaceflight launch on Thursday

Batch includes astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Pakistan.

Intel to cut over 20pc of workforce

The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to refocus on an engineering-driven culture

New super metal handles extreme temperatures

Metal alloys typically contain more than one element

Dubai's du announces 2 billion dirhams hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft

Dubai's du announces 2 billion dirhams hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft

Intel results to spotlight new CEO Tan's strategy to reverse years of missteps

Intel results to spotlight new CEO Tan's strategy to reverse years of missteps

Verizon posts higher subscriber loss on price hikes, competition

Verizon posts higher subscriber loss on price hikes, competition

Australian leaders vow to stand firm on social media age limits as election nears

Australian leaders vow to stand firm on social media age limits as election nears

India's HCLTech misses Q4 revenue estimates, sees 2-5pc growth in FY26

India's HCLTech misses Q4 revenue estimates, sees 2-5pc growth in FY26

Thoma Bravo in advanced talks to buy Boeing's Jeppesen unit, source says

Thoma Bravo in advanced talks to buy Boeing's Jeppesen unit, source says

Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins

The outcome of the case could fundamentally reshape the internet by unseating Google

Google settles India's antitrust probe in Android TV case

Google settles India's antitrust probe in Android TV case

Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears

Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears

Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives

Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives

Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before

The research follows an experiment in which researchers had laser pulses fired into their eyes

AI could affect 40 per cent of jobs worldwide: report

Its influence is no longer confined to tech sectors

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

China hosts world's first race between humans and robots

Some of the robots that took part were as short as 3ft 9in, while others were as tall as 5ft 9in

Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case

Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case

India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology

India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology

Italian newspaper gives free rein to AI, admires its irony

Italian newspaper gives free rein to AI, admires its irony

Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech, US judge finds

Publisher ad servers are platforms used by websites to store and manage their digital ad inventory

Shortsellers targeted wider range of companies ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Shortsellers targeted wider range of companies ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business

India's Infosys misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates

India's Infosys misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates