Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how consumers discover and buy products during the holiday season, with new data pointing to a material impact on global retail sales. AI-powered shopping tools are expected to drive $263bn in online holiday spending this year, accounting for more
A little-known semiconductor material is beginning to transform advanced imaging technologies, with
Australia has implemented a world-first law banning social media access for individuals
Google has set out plans to re-enter the smart glasses market in
Quantum computing is moving from research labs into early financial-sector trials, offering
A severe global shortage of memory chips is rippling through the tech industry as demand
Arizona’s manufacturing sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, positioning the state as a significant
Samsung Electronics has introduced its first multi folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, signalling a
A global shortage of memory chips is intensifying as rapid investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure diverts
A wave of innovation in marine defence technology is redefining how underwater security is managed,
Alibaba Group has formally entered the global wearables market with the launch of its Quark
A long-baffling archive of more than 400,000 medieval manuscripts – written in Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic
Alibaba Group appears caught between a rising star division and a rapidly sinking bottom line
Major tech firms are increasingly tapping into personal data to train artificial intelligence models, creating uncertainty among users about how much of their private information is involved. As companies race to develop
A combination of a wireless eye implant and high-tech glasses has enabled people with severe vision loss to read again, marking a significant milestone in the field of assistive visual technology. According to a recent report, the tiny implant is
At a showcase hosted by Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, President Vladimir Putin witnessed a humanoid robot identified as “Green” introduce itself as the country’s
French researchers and an AI firm have teamed up to generate a new play that mimics the style of the 17th-century playwright Molière, titled
President Donald Trump has called for a single federal standard to govern artificial intelligence, warning that state-by-state regulation risks undermining U.S. competitiveness. He posted on social media that “overregulation by the States is threatening to undermine this growth engine,” arguing the country must avoid
In the wake of surging demand from major technology firms seeking to offset emissions tied to expanding artificial‑intelligence operations, the market for high‑quality carbon‑removal credits is facing a significant supply shortfall. Companies such as Microsoft and Alphabet (via its subsidiary Google LLC) have spent
Einride’s decision to go public through a SPAC merger marks a pivotal moment for the autonomous freight sector, signalling that the blend of electrification and AI-driven logistics is maturing into a global commercial force. The firm’s proposed US $1.8 billion valuation reflects the growing
Baidu unveiled a series of new processors and super-computing products at its annual conference, underscoring Beijing-based ambition to reduce reliance on U.S. chip exports and accelerate domestic AI infrastructure. The company introduced the M100, intended for inference tasks and scheduled for early 2026, and
Australia’s sweeping new law banning social media use for those under sixteen has forced global tech giants into rare submission. Meta, TikTok, and Snap – once defiant and outspoken – are now
OpenAI is quietly evaluating a pivot into consumer health applications, signalling a broader shift from its core generative-AI business into domain-specific tools. The company is exploring products such as a generative AI-powered
In a move that unsettles expectations, Apple Inc. has delayed the next‐generation version of its iPhone Air originally slated for fall 2026. The decision follows weaker-than-expected demand for the initial iPhone Air
This holiday season, technology is no longer supporting retail; it’s rewriting it. With e-commerce projected to outpace in-store spending significantly and consumers expecting smoother, smarter shopping, key innovations are redefining how brands
Koos Bekker grew up on a maize farm near Potchefstroom, South Africa, but by the mid-2000s he had orchestrated one of the most consequential tech investments in history. When Naspers, under Bekker’s
Artificial intelligence now stands at a crossroads – celebrated as a revolutionary force, yet increasingly scrutinised as a potential bubble. Global investment in AI is expected to exceed $3 trillion over the
When Elon Musk’s xAI launched Grokipedia – its self-proclaimed “AI-powered encyclopedia” – it billed the platform as a revolution in factual knowledge. Within weeks, that ambition met academic scrutiny. Researchers comparing Grokipedia
Marks & Spencer’s recent cyberattack has delivered a sharp reminder that digital ambition without resilience is a costly gamble. The British retailer’s first-half profit plunged by more than half, falling to £184