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Newest first · UTC+11:00China's space aircraft carrier: superweapon or propaganda?
The flying aircraft carrier is larger than any warship in use today and heavier than a supertanker: China’s Luanniao is intended to shape future warfare — from space. Yet experts describe the superweapon as high-tech theater with a political message.
· Alexander Freund
FACT CHECK: Duterte did not leave ICC detention for one hour; photo is AI-generated
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· Leah Sagaad
No hack behind HSBC banking outage, as HKMA rules out cyberattack
Monetary authority signals tougher scrutiny of tech risks after shutdown, as it also moves closer to issuing stablecoin licences
· Enoch Yiu
Bad Bunny says 'ICE out' during Grammy awards acceptance speech
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· jreyes0314
North America’s top computer vision scientist Liang Jie returns to China
Brain behind leading Microsoft tech products used by millions across the globe and sensor systems for elderly care joins Chinese university
· Shi Huang
62% of Hong Kong Zoomers fear they can’t compete with AI: Chinese YMCA survey
The survey by Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong also shows some 30 per cent of respondents do not know how to use AI tools
· Ng Kang-chung
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang urges TSMC to expand capacity amid AI chip crunch
Taiwan trip highlights supply chain strains, with Huang saying Nvidia alone could potentially require TSMC to more than double its capacity
· Vincent Chow
US judge declines to halt Trump's Minnesota immigration agent surge
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· Jodesz Gavilan
‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot plans
Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers
· Wency Chen
Frost in 20 seconds: can this supercooling tech give China an edge in AI race?
Liquid cooling system powered by science could fuel critical infrastructure, offsetting soaring energy consumption and cooling demands
· Zhang Tong
In a sea of imports, one dairy brand is choosing local milk
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· jreyes0314
Germania: AfD își consolidează legăturile cu extrema dreaptă
Întâlnirile dintre parlamentari regionali și federali ai partidului de extremă dreapta Alternativa pentru Germania (AfD) din landurile est-germane Brandenburg și Turingia și extremistul de dreapta din Austria Martin Sellner au fost atent orchestrate. În Brandenburg a fost vorba despre o dezbatere de tip panel, iar î…
· Hans Pfeifer
The future of AI in music? US and China strike different chords
As generative music tools surge, China turns to state oversight while the US relies on courts, copyright suits and settlements
· Lucy Quaggin
SUA-Iran: Lumea arabă și Israel, între prudență și riscuri
De-a lungul ultimei săptămâni, incertitudinea legată de o posibilă acțiune militară a Statelor Unite împotriva Iranului a continuat să influențeze pașii strategici din întreaga regiune. Arabia Saudită și Emiratele Arabe Unite, aliați apropiați ai SUA care mențin totodată relații cu Teheranul, au declarat că nu vor p…
· Jennifer Holleis, Kersten Knipp
Forget soulless humanoid robots like Tesla’s Optimus. This one’s more Wall-E
Fauna Robotics’ humanoid robot Sprout is an attempt to start a focus on ‘approachable’ robots inspired by Wall-E and BB-8, not Terminator
· Associated Press
The week in photos: January 24-30, 2026
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· Leanne Jazul
China slaps US$3.7 million fine on Kuaishou for live-streaming e-commerce breach
The penalty reflects a broader regulatory crackdown on content and operations deemed undesirable or harmful on Chinese online platforms
· Ben Jiang
AI illustration: What it means for children's books
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[Tech Thoughts] DICT's bug bounties and ethical hacking at a glance
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
The significance of SEC's filing of criminal complaints vs Villar Land, officers
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· gdecastro0289
China’s Wingtech, owner of Nexperia, expects wider loss amid row over chipmaker
Wingtech projects a loss of up to US$1.9 billion in 2025, owing to the Dutch government’s takeover of Nexperia
· Xiaofei Xu
FULL RECORDING: Rappler, Linya-Linya launch Mabuting Pamamahala campaign
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· icanlas0326
Profits rise for China’s semiconductor firms on AI boom, tech self-reliance push
Domestic A-share companies in the sector are forecast to achieve substantial growth in their 2025 results, according to Donghai Securities
· Coco Feng
'Rappler Talk' wins Gawad Lasallianeta award
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· jcgotinga0208
Rappler awards
About Rappler Rappler among 12 global publishers awarded AI innovation grant Awards and recognition ‘Rappler Talk’ wins Gawad Lasallianeta award Jan 31, 2026 10:05 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Awards and recognition MovePH recognized by DILG Laguna for its civic empowermen…
Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up
Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC
· Ann Cao
[Vantage Point] Why Marcos Jr. can survive ouster calls and negative ratings
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· gdecastro0289
Video | The quadriplegic man who runs a smart farm with just 1 finger
36-year-old Li Xia operates a high-tech farm in southwestern China with just one finger and one toe, using sensors, cameras and a computer
· Emily Chan
Quadriplegic man in China runs a smart farm with just one finger | South China Morning Post
36-year-old Li Xia operates a high-tech farm in southwestern China with just one finger and one toe, using sensors, cameras and a computer.
Journos Bobby Coloma, Iris Gonzales, 3 others recognized in 2025 Glory Awards
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· gdecastro0289
Ding Linwei convicted of stealing Google AI secrets for Chinese companies
Some of the blueprints were meant to give Google an edge over Amazon and Microsoft and to reduce Google’s reliance on Nvidia chips
· Reuters
Rusia konfirmon propozimin e Trumpit për armëpushim
Presidenti i SHBA-së Donald Trump i kishte kërkuar Rusisë një armëpushim njëjavor për sulmet ajrore kundër Kievit dhe qyteteve të tjera të Ukrainës. Ai përmendi valën aktuale të të ftohtit si arsye. Tani, sipas Kremlinit, Rusia ka rënë dakord me kërkesën. Armët do të heshtin deri të dielën. Kjo duhet të krijojë një …
· Deutsche Welle
Je, EU inaweza kumkabili Musk kwa AI yake ya "kuvua nguo"?
"Nilivuliwa nguo bila hiari yangu na Grok ya Elon Musk kwenye X,” Naibu Waziri Mkuu wa Sweden, Ebba Busch, alisema katika video ya hivi karibuni kwenye jukwaa hilo. Yeye ni mmoja wa waathiriwa wengi wa kipengele cha roboti ya Akili Mnemba ya X, Grok, kinachowaruhusu watumiaji kuwaondolea wanawake na watoto mavazi ya…
· Marie Sina, Iddi Ssessanga
How AI can protect Germany's national parks
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Filipino innovators showcase tech solutions prioritizing women, children's safety
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· jalindogan0344
women's rights
Thought Leaders [OPINION] Women, youth must not be left behind as AI changes the way we work Events Filipino innovators showcase tech solutions prioritizing women, children’s safety Jan 30, 2026 9:25 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied World How this Magsaysay awardee, once out …
33 arrested over HK$150 million fraud involving Hong Kong tech grant schemes
ICAC says suspects are 24 men and nine women, including a former Cyberport Management Company employee
· Emily Hung
Ant Group’s open-source push aims to move robots from lab demos to real-world work
Flashy robots can dance and backflip on cue, but Ant Group is betting open-source AI can take them beyond scripted moves
· Vincent Chow
Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions
Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats
· Kyodo
China tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba to ramp up AI infrastructure efforts
The two firms’ actions are poised to further intensify the global AI arms race
· Coco Feng
Villar Land, family face market manipulation, insider trading complaint
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· Jairo Bolledo
Alibaba AI chip push hits 100,000 mark, beating local rival Cambricon: sources
The milestone underscores Alibaba’s growing footprint in AI hardware, as Chinese firms accelerate efforts to build home-grown processors
· Ann Cao
China gives Apple ‘best iPhone quarter in history’ with 38% revenue growth
Sharp recovery is a ‘most surprising result’ amid ‘aggressive competition from domestic brands like Huawei’, IDC analyst says
· Ann Cao
China, Israel continue to collaborate in science and tech despite unrest in Gaza
While Beijing supports Palestine and has a fractious relationship with Tel Aviv’s closest ally, cutting-edge innovations keep them together
· Dannie Peng
FACT CHECK: Photo of Marcos in hospital bed is AI-generated
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· Leah Sagaad
Open-source AI models vulnerable to criminal misuse, researchers warn
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
How Tesla’s AI shift is prompting Chinese rivals to expand tech offerings
As Tesla diversifies into humanoid robots and self-driving cars, its Chinese competitors are also moving into flying cars, robots and chips
· Daniel Ren
COA flags P16.7B in NIA projects possibly awarded to unqualified contractors
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· Herbie G
In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are: Chinese study
First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services
· Holly Chik