[2026-08-05 09:01 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds

Snippet: Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsolete

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/ai-generated-stories-rated-better-quality-than-human-written-ones-study-finds

[2026-08-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Innovation platform buys Hong Kong office tower as state-linked buyers seek bargains

Snippet: Analysts say purchase adds to signs that state-backed buyers from mainland are taking advantage of lower prices for commercial properties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3362930/innovation-platform-buys-hong-kong-office-tower-state-linked-buyers-seek-bargains?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Innovation platform buys Hong Kong office tower as state-linked buyers seek bargains

Snippet: Analysts say purchase adds to signs that state-backed buyers from mainland are taking advantage of lower prices for commercial properties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3362930/innovation-platform-buys-hong-kong-office-tower-state-linked-buyers-seek-bargains

[2026-08-05 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: SpaceX revenue surges in debut results, with strong growth in Starlink business | The National

Snippet: SpaceX on Tuesday reported a 92 per cent rise in revenue for the April-June quarter – in its first earnings report since ​going ​public – buoyed by strong ​growth in its Starlink satellite-internet and artificial intelligence businesses.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/spacex-revenue-surges-in-debut-results-with-strong-growth-in-starlink-business/

[2026-08-05 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple asks judge to slam breaks on OpenAI’s hardware ambitions, latest twist in high-stakes suit

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/tech/apple-asks-judge-to-slam-breaks-on-openais-hardware-ambitions-latest-twist-in-high-stakes-suit/

[2026-08-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: World's Largest PC Makers Start Using Memory Chips From China's CXMT

Snippet: It's not just Apple that is scrambling to find cheap memory alternatives to the DRAM offerings from the memory "cartel" of Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron: according to the Nikkei Asia, a trio of the world's leading PC makers - HP, Asus and Acer - have started to use small amounts of chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (better known as the recently IPOed CXMT) amid an unprecedented memory shortage fueled by demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/worlds-largest-pc-makers-start-using-memory-chips-chinas-cxmt

[2026-08-05 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Texas to slow down data centre construction amid AI boom | The National

Snippet: Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said that new data centres in the state will have to comply with regulations before building begins.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/texas-data-center-construction-abbott/

[2026-08-05 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Texas to slow down data centre construction amid AI boom | The National

Snippet: Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said that new data centres in the state will have to comply with regulations before building begins.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/ai-data-center-opposition/

[2026-08-05 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Parent believe children should be taught digital literacy at an early age, new survey shows

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/parent-believe-children-should-be-taught-digital-literacy-at-an-early-age-new-survey-shows/

[2026-08-05 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Furukawa Electric to spend $635m in Japan, US, Brazil, India amid AI boom

Snippet: Demand is growing for Furukawa Electric's fiber-optic cables as data centers that power AI require more communications capacity. (Furukawa Electric)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/furukawa-electric-to-spend-635m-in-japan-us-brazil-india-amid-ai-boom

[2026-08-05 04:11 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Private firms driving Russia’s new tech push in Ukraine war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/private-firms-driving-russias-new-tech-push-in-ukraine-war/

[2026-08-05 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tech billionaire-heavy California town becomes the priciest ZIP code for 1 big reason

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/real-estate/silicon-valley-town-becomes-priciest-us-zip-cofe/

[2026-08-05 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as regional tensions rise

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan needs to adapt to new methods of warfare like using artificial intelligence and drones that have been deployed in Ukraine and the Middle East and to strengthen its defense industry, the government said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/japan-says-combat-drones-key-to-adapting-to-new-warfare-as-regional-tensions-rise/2398343

[2026-08-05 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Telegram's Durov says 'extortionists' pushed Apple to remove messaging platform from App Store | The National

Snippet: Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Tuesday accused Apple of overreacting after “extortionists” made the company briefly remove his messaging app from its App Store.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/telegram-pavel-durov-apple-app-store/

[2026-08-05 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Telegram's Durov says 'extortionists' pushed Apple to remove messaging platform from App Store | The National

Snippet: Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Tuesday accused Apple of overreacting after “extortionists” made the company briefly remove his messaging app from its App Store.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/telegram-removed-from-app-store/

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ireland spends €53m. on gov't jet lacking Elbit-manufactured system needed to land in fog - report

Snippet: Ireland's new government jet, which cost the republic €53m, was purchased without FalconEye, a technology co-developed by Dassault Falcon and Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems, that is essential for the aircraft to land in foggy weather, local media reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904570

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Waymo Robotaxi Crash Rate 68% Lower Than Human Drivers, Study Finds

Snippet: Though they've have racked up quite a few troubling anecdotes on America's roads, Waymo robotaxis have achieved a crash rate that's far lower than what's observed when humans are driving, according to a recent study published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A private scientific organization funded by insurance companies, IIHS is regarded by many as a superior font of accurate scientific conclusions compared to the government-run and lobbyist-vulnerable National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/waymo-robotaxi-crash-rate-68-lower-human-drivers-study-finds

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: VIP, APP, PPT: Are English abbreviations harming China’s cultural confidence?

Snippet: Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362958/vip-app-ppt-are-english-abbreviations-harming-chinas-cultural-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [State Language Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: VIP, APP, PPT: Are English abbreviations harming China’s cultural confidence?

Snippet: Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362958/vip-app-ppt-are-english-abbreviations-harming-chinas-cultural-confidence

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The ‘extremely effective’ campaigns undermining support for renewables – podcast

Snippet: Despite most Australians supporting clean technology, the campaign against wind and solar infrastructure has proven to be effective, striking a chord with many of those living in remote and rural areas. So how do we bring everyone along on the transition to a renewable energy-focused future? And who’s putting up roadblocks?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/aug/05/the-extremely-effective-campaigns-undermining-support-for-renewables-full-story-podcast

[2026-08-05 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves

Snippet: The recent cyber breach at Indian Apple supplier Tata Electronics has become propaganda gold for Beijing, as leaders vie to keep international companies locked into China's supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/china-apple-india-tata-electronics.html

[2026-08-05 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Huawei chip scientist opens up on strategy, ‘blind arrogance’ and his war-hero mindset

Snippet: In viral interview, Liao Heng delves into navigating US curbs to build Ascend processors, prioritising innovation over nanometres for semiconductor self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362960/top-huawei-chip-scientist-opens-strategy-blind-arrogance-and-his-war-hero-mindset?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:29 UTC+10:00] [Silicon Valley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Huawei chip scientist opens up on strategy, ‘blind arrogance’ and his war-hero mindset

Snippet: In viral interview, Liao Heng delves into navigating US curbs to build Ascend processors, prioritising innovation over nanometres for semiconductor self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362960/top-huawei-chip-scientist-opens-strategy-blind-arrogance-and-his-war-hero-mindset

[2026-08-05 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli cybersecurity firm Vega launches open AI threat detection standard

Snippet: Israeli cybersecurity company Vega announced on Tuesday the launch of Detection Skills, an open standard designed to help security teams capture, share, and automate the reasoning used by experienced defenders to detect and investigate cyber threats.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-904562

[2026-08-04 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Google Earth’s potential disinformation nightmare

Snippet: A new feature briefly allowed Google Earth users to overlay AI-generated images on locations of their choosing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2026/aug/03/google-earth-satellite-images

[2026-08-04 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Admin Drafting Ban On Chinese Optical Transceivers To Protect Data Centers From Spying

Snippet: The Trump administration is preparing to slap import bans on Chinese optical transceivers, targeting a critical component for US data centers as White House officials seek to protect infrastructure supporting the AI boom from Chinese espionage, Reuters reported.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/trump-admin-drafting-ban-chinese-optical-transceivers-protect-data-centers-spying

[2026-08-04 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ukraine's Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defense system

Snippet: Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from over a dozen European defense companies to provide radar, guidance and other systems ​for the Freyja missile defense project, and is starting to integrate the various systems, its CEO has said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904561

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so

Snippet: Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362926/tech-main-battleground-eu-and-us-drift-apart-one-chinese-prediction-says-so?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so

Snippet: Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362926/tech-main-battleground-eu-and-us-drift-apart-one-chinese-prediction-says-so

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Bank warns developing countries have narrow window to embrace AI | The National

Snippet: The World Bank on Tuesday warned that developing countries have a narrow window to seize on the economic gains that artificial intelligence can deliver.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/world-bank-urges-developing-countries-to-embrace-ai-or-fall-behind/

[2026-08-04 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: $89 million crypto theft blamed on ‘new AI paradigm’

Snippet: The theft of at least $89 million in cryptocurrency that was supposedly safely stored in high-security hardware wallets has prompted the producer to warn that a “new AI paradigm” is redefining cybersecurity.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643833-coldcard-bitcoin-theft-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-04 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Hit Record High As Oil Tumbles After Bessent Says Hormuz May "Reopen Tomorrow"

Snippet: S&P futures are trading at all time high with the latest push higher triggered by comments from Scott Bessent on CNBC who echoed Trump in saying that "we may have Iran deal tomorrow to open Hormuz" (or we may not). The Nasdaq also looks set to extend Monday’s gains: As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.4% to an all time high of 7655 and Nasdaq futures rise 1.1%, as Palantir soared 16% pre-market after upping its forecasts, while

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-hit-record-high-oil-tumbles-after-bessent-says-hormuz-may-reopen-tomorrow

[2026-08-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputes

Snippet: H3 model enters the generative video battleground, but licensing carve-outs restrict use in US, EU, UK and South Korea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362951/chinas-minimax-curbs-overseas-access-new-ai-video-model-over-copyright-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputes

Snippet: H3 model enters the generative video battleground, but licensing carve-outs restrict use in US, EU, UK and South Korea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362951/chinas-minimax-curbs-overseas-access-new-ai-video-model-over-copyright-disputes

[2026-08-04 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc and SLB to use AI to cut workload across 120 rigs | The National

Snippet: Adnoc has used artificial intelligence technology to manage drilling operations across its fleet of more than 120 rigs, in partnership with oilfield services company SLB, a move that is expected to cut workload by up to 40 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/04/adnoc-and-slb-to-use-ai-to-cut-workload-across-120-rigs/

[2026-08-04 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Creepy" Smart Glasses Are Creating A Privacy Problem

Snippet: Smart glasses are quickly becoming the next major consumer tech battleground, with Meta leading the market and rivals including Google, Samsung, and Apple preparing their own AI-powered eyewear. But as the devices become more capable, they're also fueling a growing debate over whether convenience is coming at the expense of privacy, according to a new report from Wired.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/creepy-smart-glasses-are-creating-privacy-problem

[2026-08-04 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has a Chinese physical AI start-up manipulated a global ranking to beat Nvidia?

Snippet: Spirit AI’s Spirit v1.6 briefly dethroned Nvidia on the RoboArena robotics benchmark, but the model was then removed following a methodology overhaul

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3362923/has-chinese-physical-ai-start-manipulated-global-ranking-beat-nvidia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Spirit AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has a Chinese physical AI start-up manipulated a global ranking to beat Nvidia?

Snippet: Spirit AI’s Spirit v1.6 briefly dethroned Nvidia on the RoboArena robotics benchmark, but the model was then removed following a methodology overhaul

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3362923/has-chinese-physical-ai-start-manipulated-global-ranking-beat-nvidia

[2026-08-04 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL

Snippet: Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ai-fuels-more-than-half-of-cybercrime-in-africa-as-digital-scams-surge-interpol/

[2026-08-04 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza

Snippet: United States artificial intelligence and data analytics giant Palantir Technologies has reported “otherworldly” quarterly results, sending its shares more than 14 percent higher in after-hours trading, as its growth shows no signs of slowing despite mounting criticism over its close ties to the US and Israeli governments and concerns about its growing role in artificial intelligence and warfare.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/tech-giant-palantir-posts-otherworldly-growth-despite-criticism-over-gaza

[2026-08-04 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target

Snippet: A former FBI supervisory special agent was charged in Virginia after allegedly using bureau systems to steal nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from wallets linked to a Russian investigative target, NBC News reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904532

[2026-08-04 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Vinyl] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A pressing issue: why are vinyl albums becoming so different from their digital versions?

Snippet: They’re expensive, elaborate – and may not contain all the music. After Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx and more sent out incomplete or unfinished vinyl versions, fans are feeling shortchanged

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/04/a-pressing-issue-vinyl-albums-riddled-with-mistakes-charli-xcx-olivia-rodrigo

[2026-08-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After Ref Cam lights up World Cup, what’s next for Lenovo’s AI tech in football?

Snippet: Chinese multinational raised the bar for television coverage, now bosses eye bringing their expertise to the game’s mainstream

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3362876/after-ref-cam-lights-world-cup-whats-next-lenovos-ai-tech-football?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Ken Wong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After Ref Cam lights up World Cup, what’s next for Lenovo’s AI tech in football?

Snippet: Chinese multinational raised the bar for television coverage, now bosses eye bringing their expertise to the game’s mainstream

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3362876/after-ref-cam-lights-world-cup-whats-next-lenovos-ai-tech-football

[2026-08-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Red flags: A tech company claims it can identify Australia’s most at-risk children

Snippet: An Australian company founded by a survivor of childhood abuse is bringing a machine-learning system to childcare centres to flag children who may be at risk of harm, as the sector grapples with balancing young people’s privacy against a need to keep them safe.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/red-flags-a-tech-company-claims-it-can-identify-australia-s-most-at-risk-children-20260731-p60kag.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 19:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Autonomous A2Z wins W11b UAE self-driving deal

Snippet: Autonomous A2Z has signed an 11 billion won ($7.7 million) export deal with Space42, a UAE-based artificial intelligence company, to supply its autonomous driving vehicles and full-stack solutions, expanding its footprint in the UAE’s smart mobility market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830867