[2026-04-21 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: What can we expect from Apple’s next boss?

Snippet: In his 15 years leading Apple, Tim Cook has achieved what many thought was impossible. But when he leaves the top job this year, his hand-picked replacement will face an unprecedented challenge – leading a giant of classical computing into an uncertain AI era.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/what-can-we-expect-from-apple-s-next-boss-20260421-p5zprw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Researchers develop surfboard fins with shark-deterrent technology

Snippet: Marc in het Panhuis is leading the team making shark-deterrent surfboard fins. (ABC Illawarra: Justin Huntsdale)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/researchers-develop-shark-deterrent-surfboard-fins/106566260

[2026-04-21 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Technofacism? Why Palantir’s pro-West ‘manifesto’ has critics alarmed

Snippet: The US tech giant Palantir Technologies has posted what it terms a summary of Palantir CEO Alex Karp and head of corporate affairs Nicholas Zamiska’s book, The Technological Republic, on social media.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/technofacism-why-palantirs-pro-west-manifesto-has-critics-alarmed

[2026-04-21 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

Snippet: Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm Marisks has warned.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/scam-messages-offering-ships-safe-transit-through-hormuz-security-firm

[2026-04-21 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alfred Vargas, wife file 20 counts of cyber libel amid alleged bullying

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alfred Vargas and his wife Yasmine have filed 20 counts of cyber libel following a dispute linked to an alleged bullying incident involving their child.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/alfred-vargas-wife-file-20-counts-of-cyber-libel-amid-alleged-bullying/2324590

[2026-04-21 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/scam-messages-offering-ships-safe-transit-hormuz-strait/

[2026-04-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES para 2; ADDS additional info in paras 4-5, 12, photo; RECASTS paras 6-8, 10; CUTS paras 12-13)By Kang Jae-eun

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421002454320

[2026-04-21 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame

Snippet: Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3350837/after-xi-south-koreas-lee-brings-modi-selfie-diplomacy-frame?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 16:35 UTC+10:00] [Chinese President Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame

Snippet: Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3350837/after-xi-south-koreas-lee-brings-modi-selfie-diplomacy-frame

[2026-04-21 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks soar over 2.7 pct to end at new high on hopes of peace talks and AI boom

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a new historic high Tuesday, fully erasing their losses since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict, as investors expect progress in the two countries' peace talks and tech heavyweights gained traction. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421008100320

[2026-04-21 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Financial, FSS back youth program to power financial innovation

Snippet: Google, AWS, Microsoft support hands-on training to build next-gen finance talent

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722291

[2026-04-21 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government funds counter-drone tech that can track coin-sized objects

Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/government-invests-in-counter-drone-technology/106589228

[2026-04-21 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: A digital Marshall plan: How Musk, Trump, and Pahlavi can free the Iranians - opinion

Snippet: After World War II, the United States did not hesitate. Through the Marshall Plan and massive airlifts, America helped rebuild Europe and defeat the conditions that allowed tyranny to thrive.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-893671

[2026-04-21 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Qualcomm CEO meets Samsung, SK hynix on AI, memory push

Snippet: Cristiano Amon, chief executive of Qualcomm, is meeting senior executives at Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and LG Electronics during a visit to South Korea, as the chip designer moves to expand its data center artificial intelligence business and secure memory supply chains. The CEO reportedly arrived in Korea on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722266

[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer tricked into Cambodia cyber scam recounts ordeal but live-stream was cut short

Snippet: After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350824/china-influencer-tricked-cambodia-cyber-scam-recounts-ordeal-live-stream-was-cut-short?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer tricked into Cambodia cyber scam recounts ordeal but live-stream was cut short

Snippet: After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350824/china-influencer-tricked-cambodia-cyber-scam-recounts-ordeal-live-stream-was-cut-short

[2026-04-21 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Innospace to collaborate with India's Grahaa Space for multi-launch services

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, said Tuesday it has partnered with Grahaa Space of India to cooperate on multi-launch services to expand their competitiveness in the global small satellite market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421007600320

[2026-04-21 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Star Wars in Australia’: This anti-drone laser system can hit targets the size of a 10-cent piece

Snippet: A high-energy laser system capable of tracking incoming objects as small as a 10-cent piece is among the locally developed equipment being funded as part of $7 billion in federal government spending on drone killing technology over the next decade.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/star-wars-in-australia-this-anti-drone-laser-system-can-hit-targets-the-size-of-a-10-cent-piece-20260421-p5zpnb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Less editing, more living: Real-time vlogs catch on

Snippet: A new social media app is reshaping how young users share their day — not through polished posts, but in fleeting, real-time fragments.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722194

[2026-04-21 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company's AI strategy

Snippet: Apple has maintained its dominance in consumer devices and built up a $4 trillion market cap despite largely sitting on the sidelines of the artificial intelligence boom. But investors won't remain patient forever, and they'll be looking to new CEO John Ternus for a clearer strategy when it comes to playing in the hottest market on the planet.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/apple-new-ceo-john-ternus-faces-defining-challenge-fixing-ai-strategy.html

[2026-04-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Palantir] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract fears

Snippet: Alarm caused by posts of Alex Carp, tech firm’s CEO, championing US military dominance and of AI weapons

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/palantir-manifesto-uk-contract-fears-mps

[2026-04-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Advocacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Why early action matters for cardiovascular health

Snippet: Europe has an opportunity to address avoidable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and ease the burden of chronic and infectious diseases on national health systems. However, this requires a shift in EU policy from late-stage treatment to earlier detection and timely prevention of CVD. Health innovation now enables earlier identification of individuals at risk of developing CVD, making it possible to implement preventive interventions that slow or prevent disease progression, while strengthening health system resilience.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/why-early-action-matters-for-cardiovascular-health/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-21 14:07 UTC+10:00] [Earth & Space] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/south-texas-environmental-justice-network-protest-spacex-analyst-meetings/

[2026-04-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Galux teams with GC Biopharma to fast-track AI antibody drugs

Snippet: Galux, an AI-driven biotech startup specializing in de novo antibody design, said Tuesday it has partnered with GC Biopharma to develop antibody therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722114

[2026-04-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids

Snippet: Researchers said their 35kV direct-connection synchronous condenser successfully passed testing, in repurposing of old technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350684/china-achieves-world-first-updating-stabilisers-renewable-energy-grids?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Dongfang Electric Machinery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids

Snippet: Researchers said their 35kV direct-connection synchronous condenser successfully passed testing, in repurposing of old technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350684/china-achieves-world-first-updating-stabilisers-renewable-energy-grids

[2026-04-21 13:50 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Who is new Apple CEO John Ternus?

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/who-is-new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-20260421-p5zpsl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia supplier Victory Giant sees shares soar 60% in Hong Kong debut

Snippet: Shares in Victory Giant Technology surged as much as 60% on Tuesday, after the Chinese company's blockbuster initial public offering — the biggest in Hong Kong this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/nvidia-supplier-victory-giant-sees-shares-soar-60percent-in-hong-kong-debut.html

[2026-04-21 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Seoul shares hit record intraday high on back of tech sector rally

Snippet: AI-linked companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are shown, are driving the stock market. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/seoul-shares-hit-record-intraday-high-on-back-of-tech-sector-rally

[2026-04-21 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. partially limits intelligence sharing with S. Korea on N. Korea-related technology

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States has partially limited South Korea's access to intelligence on North Korea-related technology collected via satellites, military officials said Tuesday, following a controversy over the unification minister's disclosure of information on the North's nuclear facility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421003400315

[2026-04-21 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Qualcomm CEO to meet with LG Electronics chief to discuss AI collaboration

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Qualcomm Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Cristiano Amon is expected to meet with officials from LG Electronics Inc., including CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, in Seoul to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), industry sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421004500320

[2026-04-21 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) KOSPI set for new peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS more details from para 6)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421002453320

[2026-04-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG unveils AI system to cut cancer diagnosis time to one day

Snippet: LG AI Research and Vanderbilt University Medical Center unveiled the results of their joint cancer agentic artificial intelligence research at the American Association for Cancer Research 2026, which is being held in San Diego from Friday to Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722023

[2026-04-21 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US drone makers race to build supply chains as China ban bites

Snippet: U.S. dronemaker Brinc began seeking domestic suppliers more than four years ago and has invested heavily to pivot away from Chinese sources. (Pak Yiu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/us-drone-makers-race-to-build-supply-chains-as-china-ban-bites

[2026-04-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: AMCHAM hosts biz seminar on AI-driven growth, regulatory alignment

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) on Tuesday hosted a business forum in Seoul, calling for stronger regulatory alignment and policy predictability as South Korea navigates the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven era.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421003100320

[2026-04-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can advance AI beyond the confines of geopolitical rivalry

Snippet: As emerging markets chart their own destinies regarding artificial intelligence, the city can serve as a nexus for responsible governance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350129/hong-kong-can-advance-ai-beyond-confines-geopolitical-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong can advance AI beyond the confines of geopolitical rivalry

Snippet: As emerging markets chart their own destinies regarding artificial intelligence, the city can serve as a nexus for responsible governance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350129/hong-kong-can-advance-ai-beyond-confines-geopolitical-rivalry

[2026-04-21 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG bets on AI data center cooling for B2B growth

Snippet: Tech giant unveils liquid, immersion cooling, energy solutions at Data Center World in US

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721845

[2026-04-21 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What to know about new CEO of one of world's biggest tech companies

Snippet: Topic:Business, Economics and Finance

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/who-is-john-ternus-the-new-ceo-apple/106586802

[2026-04-21 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Beyond Chips: U.S. And China Enter Robotaxi Race As Physical AI Emerges

Snippet: Last week, Goldman analysts led by Mark Delaney laid out a detailed roadmap for clients on how autonomous vehicles could reshape America's highways through the 2030s, with a particular focus on "the impact of AI on profit pools."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/beyond-chips-us-and-china-enter-robotaxi-race-physical-ai-emerges

[2026-04-21 10:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Oil surges, stocks fall as US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping flows driving risk

Snippet: Oil prices jumped, and global equities pulled back on Monday as markets grew increasingly concerned that the ceasefire between the US and Iran might not hold, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-893658

[2026-04-21 10:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Naver partners with India's TCS for AI, cloud collaboration

Snippet: South Korea's top portal operator Naver said Monday it has inked a strategic partnership with India's Tata Consultancy Services to jointly build and sell artificial intelligence and cloud services in India, targeting sectors such as banking, manufacturing and retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721691

[2026-04-21 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Nuclear Renaissance Finally Starts...? TNC Plans New South Carolina Reactor

Snippet: The Nuclear Co. (TNC), a startup that emerged from stealth in 2024 as America’s full-stack nuclear project integrator, is preparing to propose one of the first large-scale conventional reactor builds in the United States in more than a decade.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/nuclear-co-plans-new-south-carolina-reactor

[2026-04-21 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tim Cook reactions: Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey react to Apple CEO move

Snippet: Apple announced on Monday that CEO Tim Cook will be replaced by John Ternus. Executives across the tech industry began reacting to the transition shortly after the news broke.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-apple-reactions-ceo.html

[2026-04-21 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with insider John Ternus set to replace him

Snippet: Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the longtime hardware chief with steering the company after Tim Cook, as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry shift spurred by artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-893656

[2026-04-21 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, handing reins to firm’s hardware leader

Snippet: Cook, who will stay on as executive chairman, will turn the CEO duties over to John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350792/tim-cook-step-down-apple-ceo-handing-reins-firms-hardware-leader?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 07:36 UTC+10:00] [John Ternus] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, handing reins to firm’s hardware leader

Snippet: Cook, who will stay on as executive chairman, will turn the CEO duties over to John Ternus, Apple’s head of hardware engineering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350792/tim-cook-step-down-apple-ceo-handing-reins-firms-hardware-leader

[2026-04-21 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s battle to be ‘first buddy,’ how it ended up in court and could destroy OpenAI

Snippet: Inside the rotunda at Donald Trump’s second inauguration the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, went down the line shaking hands with each tech billionaire who showed up to kiss the ring — all except Elon Musk.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/elon-musks-feud-with-sam-altman-explained/

[2026-04-21 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: CBy Charlie Gore

Snippet: Charlie Gore has been at the ABC's Canberra bureau since November 2020 as both a Digital Producer and a News Operations Assistant. He studied a Bachelor of Communications and Media at the University of Canberra.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/charlie-gore/13510528

[2026-04-21 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

Snippet: Apple has named named John Ternus as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook who will become executive chairman at the technology giant.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kr19lry18o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss