Technology

Devices are growing more expensive. Will China's memory chips help?

China's leading memory chip maker CXMT is emerging as a potential alternative source of memory for a market under strain from the AI boom, observers say.

Finger pointed at social media amid racism 'public health emergency'

Indigenous leaders warn online racism is damaging young generations, calling on all social media users and publishers to take responsibility for hurtful comments.

Humanoid robot, powered by Qualcomm’s AI chips, collapses during Taipei event

Mark Zuckerberg expands his $100M Lake Tahoe property empire

Mark Zuckerberg's real estate ventures span several remarkable properties within the USA. His portfolio showcases opulent compounds in Palo Alto and Hawaii, alongside grand estates in Lake Tahoe and Washington D.C. Recently, he broke…

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Assam Floods: The anatomy of flash floods, from sudden disasters to smarter preparedness

‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws photo-seeking crowds, prefers work over fame

A barbecue chef in northwest China has become an internet sensation after users noticed his striking resemblance to Elon Musk, prompting a wave of memes and jokes online. Ma Jianping, 48, from Tongchuan in Shaanxi province, co-owns and…

It's not just you - report finds almost 1 in 3 workers scroll their phone in meetings, and that's only the tip of the…

31.7% of surveyed employees admit to scrolling on their phones during meetings Distraction habits are taking over the workplace, with potentially devastating consequences for long-term employment prospects Directors are over 4 times more…

The Mediterranean's warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species

Samsung profit jumps 1,814% as South Korean tech giants benefit from global AI boom

Operating profit at Samsung’s semiconductor division rose to more than 220 times its year-earlier level. However, the company warned that memory chip shortages could worsen next year as AI infrastructure expands rapidly.

Actress Kayly Loh gives birth to first child following IVF pregnancy

Kayly Loh announced on Tuesday (Jul 28) that she has given birth to her first child, a boy.

Surkhet Police Arrest ‘Pathibhara Mata’ After Viral Video Shows Woman Assaulted Over Witchcraft Allegation

Kathmandu. Police in Surkhet have arrested Sameer Thapa, who is popularly known as “Pathibhara Mata,” after a video showing him assaulting and humiliating a woman accused of practicing witchcraft went viral on social media. The District…

Satya Nadella's new headache: Disney dumps GitHub Copilot

Disney is dropping GitHub Copilot and several AI coding tools in the US. The company will adopt OpenAI's Codex as its coding assistant. Disney is also retaining access to Anthropic's Claude Enterprise and Cursor. Two Amazon tools, Kiro and…