[2026-04-18 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU’s new age verification app designed for surveillance – Telegram founder

Snippet: The EU’s newly unveiled age‑verification app is a “surveillance tool” disguised as a privacy‑respecting solution, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned. Security researchers were reportedly able to bypass its protections in under two minutes.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638580-eu-age-verification-surveillance-durov/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition

Snippet: The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350520/chinese-led-chipmakers-purchase-dutch-firm-collapses-after-us-opposition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Go Scale Capital] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition

Snippet: The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350520/chinese-led-chipmakers-purchase-dutch-firm-collapses-after-us-opposition

[2026-04-18 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank to sell US startup Brain's AI smartphone in Japan

Snippet: SoftBank will hold exclusive sales Japanese rights to the Natural AI Phone for a year. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/softbank-to-sell-us-startup-brain-s-ai-smartphone-in-japan

[2026-04-17 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Screenwriter for Leo DiCaprio’s ‘Captain Planet’ surprised to find he’s listed as an advisor to Ryan Kavanaugh-backed SuperFile

Snippet: On Tuesday, we told you about an eyebrow-raising tech startup dubbed SuperFile that has attracted Hollywood investors Patricia Heaton and Jason Derulo and with Ryan Kavanaugh at the center of the intrigue.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/17/hollywood/screenwriter-for-leo-dicaprios-captain-planet-surprised-to-find-hes-listed-as-an-advisor-to-ryan-kavanaugh-backed-superfile/

[2026-04-17 22:51 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Manacled Manus: the limits of ‘Singapore washing’ for China AI

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/manacled-manus-the-limits-of-singapore-washing-for-china-ai/

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [Yuen Long InnoPark] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre

[2026-04-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Donald Tusk claims Russian-backed crypto firm influenced Polish politics

Snippet: Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-european-union-cryptocurrency-market-b15a9e3ccc15984915846d2c304cd3dc

[2026-04-17 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: DOST pushes electric jeepney conversion as fuel costs rise

Snippet: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing to convert traditional jeepneys to electric-powered jeepneys, noting that the shift would be both environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient for drivers. In an interview with _The Manila Times_ on April 17, 2026, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said conversion to electric vehicles should be seen 'positively' but acknowledged that Filipinos’ cultural attachment to traditional jeepneys may pose a challenge.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-dost-pushes-electric-jeepney-conversion-as-fuel-costs-rise/2322733

[2026-04-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: DOST turns over mobile command vehicle to Muntinlupa to boost disaster response

Snippet: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on April 17, 2026 turns over the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle with Triage Technology (MoCCoV) to the city government of Muntinlupa, which aims to improve the city’s disaster response. The fully equipped mobile incident command center is designed to address threats and emergencies, including natural disasters and large-scale events.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-dost-turns-over-mobile-command-vehicle-to-muntinlupa-to-boost-disaster-response/2322687

[2026-04-17 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty

Snippet: U.S. tech companies are ramping up lobbying of government officials at home and further afield amid the Iran war, as they look to defend their interests and map out contingency plans, industry insiders told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/us-tech-lobbying-government-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 21:18 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Brussels launched an age checking app. Hackers say it took them 2 minutes to break it.

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Union’s unveiling of a mobile app to check people’s age online has quickly turned sour, as cybersecurity experts found glaring privacy and security problems with the code.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-brussels-launched-age-checking-app-hackers-say-took-them-2-minutes-break-it/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu

Snippet: Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350409/how-amazon-uses-closer-china-supply-ties-counter-tariffs-shein-and-temu?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Shein] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu

Snippet: Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350409/how-amazon-uses-closer-china-supply-ties-counter-tariffs-shein-and-temu

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up

Snippet: This report is from this week's The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/nvidia-ai-chip-rivals-funding-euclyd-fractile.html

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns Huawei chips for DeepSeek AI models would be ‘horrible’ for US

Snippet: DeepSeek on Huawei chips could help China – powered by ‘abundant’ energy and large pool of researchers – catch up with US in AI: Nvidia CEO

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350460/nvidias-jensen-huang-warns-huawei-chips-deepseek-ai-models-would-be-horrible-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Jensen Huang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns Huawei chips for DeepSeek AI models would be ‘horrible’ for US

Snippet: DeepSeek on Huawei chips could help China – powered by ‘abundant’ energy and large pool of researchers – catch up with US in AI: Nvidia CEO

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350460/nvidias-jensen-huang-warns-huawei-chips-deepseek-ai-models-would-be-horrible-us

[2026-04-17 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Agibot eyes multifold expansion of humanoid robot production

Snippet: Agibot's new A3 humanoid robot was priced at 372,200 yuan ($54,000) on its website on Friday. It is 173cm tall, weighs 55 kilograms and is equipped with a battery that lasts 10 hours. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/china-s-agibot-eyes-multifold-expansion-of-humanoid-robot-production

[2026-04-17 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The best Watches and Wonders 2026 launches, from Cartier and Hublot to Patek Philippe

Snippet: This year’s event brings new editions of legendary pieces, such as the Tudor Black Bay and H. Moser & Cie’s Reebok collab, as well as innovative tech and materials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Cartier] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The best Watches and Wonders 2026 launches, from Cartier and Hublot to Patek Philippe

Snippet: This year’s event brings new editions of legendary pieces, such as the Tudor Black Bay and H. Moser & Cie’s Reebok collab, as well as innovative tech and materials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe

[2026-04-17 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s e-commerce platforms hit with 3.6b yuan fine for food safety violations

Snippet: Seven platforms, including Meituan, Taobao and Tmall, were fined and ordered to ‘rectify their illegal activities’ following an investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3350444/chinas-e-commerce-platforms-hit-36b-yuan-fine-food-safety-violations?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s e-commerce platforms hit with 3.6b yuan fine for food safety violations

Snippet: Seven platforms, including Meituan, Taobao and Tmall, were fined and ordered to ‘rectify their illegal activities’ following an investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3350444/chinas-e-commerce-platforms-hit-36b-yuan-fine-food-safety-violations

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms

Snippet: European chip startups developing alternative technology to Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are eyeing big funding rounds as they look to scale amid the AI boom.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/nvidia-rivals-chip-market-funding-ai-asml-euclyd.html

[2026-04-17 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/news/ai-shamans-tell-the-fortunes-of-curious-south-koreans/2322557

[2026-04-17 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ChatGPT can now read Korea's HWP documents

Snippet: OpenAI said Friday that its generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT now supports Korea’s widely used HWP and HWPX document formats, allowing users to upload and analyze files without conversion.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719865

[2026-04-17 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics warn of up to 30 tln-won loss from planned general strike

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday argued the tech giant may lose up to 30 trillion won (US$20.3 billion) in profit this year alone should it go ahead with its walkout as planned.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417007000320

[2026-04-17 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Google removes 175.5m ads in Korea as AI tightens enforcement

Snippet: Google said Friday it has removed 175.5 million policy-violating ads in South Korea last year, as the US tech giant stepped up enforcement using its artificial intelligence model Gemini.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719794

[2026-04-17 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The IDF has operated its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time, using it in an operation in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-893333

[2026-04-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Enhypen’s Jungwon named ambassador for ‘Seoul International Garden Show’

Snippet: Singer to promote citywide festival through campaigns, events, digital content

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719728

[2026-04-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment

Snippet: Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startup

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/17/liz-kendall-urges-uk-public-to-embrace-ai-as-government-makes-first-500m-fund-investment

[2026-04-17 14:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Uplus signs Tokyo Accord with Japanese telecom firms on 6G, AI

Snippet: LG Uplus said Friday it signed the Tokyo Accord with Japanese telecom operators to expand cooperation in 6G and artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719695

[2026-04-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Smartphones] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones

Snippet: Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/17/japanese-over-70s-mobile-master-smartphones

[2026-04-17 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE among top nations for AI adoption and talent amid investment boost | The National

Snippet: The UAE is among the top nations globally in AI adoption and attracting talent as it institutes policies including mandating AI education and boosting investments in the sector, according to a Stanford University report.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/17/uae-among-top-nations-in-ai-adoption-and-talent-retention-amid-investment-boost/

[2026-04-17 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: AI boom’s real profits are being made in Asia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/ai-booms-real-profits-are-being-made-in-asia/

[2026-04-17 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Manycore shares up as much as 185% in first day of Hong Kong trading

Snippet: Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/manycore-shares-up-as-much-as-185-in-first-day-of-hong-kong-trading

[2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US cloud dominance a risk to European security — report

Snippet: PARIS, France — More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/sunday-business-it/us-cloud-dominance-a-risk-to-european-security-report/2322489

[2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 15 Recap: 100 Percent F**ked Up (Season 2 Finale)

Snippet: Look what this place does to you. It’s an exhausted Victoria Javadi’s observation to Whitaker, while they labor to complete digital case dictation, and in her tabulation of individual staff maladies is The Pitt’s entire second season. (Look what it did to us!) Langdon Watch™ for a doctor 186 days sober, continuing work on his comeback.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/16/the-pitt-season-2-episode-15-recap/

[2026-04-17 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Manycore shares open up 175% in first day of Hong Kong trading

Snippet: Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/manycore-shares-open-up-175-in-first-day-of-hong-kong-trading

[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different

Snippet: Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350340/chinas-ai-firms-scaled-open-source-models-next-phase-may-be-different?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different

Snippet: Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350340/chinas-ai-firms-scaled-open-source-models-next-phase-may-be-different

[2026-04-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence, pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719412

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Army Trials Unmanned Hunter Wolf Robot With Gun, Radar In Combat Drills

Snippet: The U.S. Army is quietly putting armed robots through their paces alongside real soldiers - and new footage suggests these machines could soon be a regular sight on tomorrow’s battlefields.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/us-army-trials-unmanned-hunter-wolf-robot-gun-radar-combat-drills

[2026-04-17 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Putin accidentally created a high-tech Ukrainian defense that he has no idea how to handle

Snippet: It’s now been over four years since Vladimir Putin launched the attack he expected to conquer Ukraine in a week — and unexpectedly created a high-tech military juggernaut that continues to humiliate him.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/putins-invasion-built-ukraines-hi-tech-robot-war-machine/

[2026-04-17 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Space Nuclear Power Initiative Sends Reactor Companies Flying

Snippet: An announcement from the administration's Science and Technology Director, Michael Kratsios, regarding the establishment of the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power sent reactor development companies higher over the following trading days.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/space-nuclear-power-initiative-sends-reactor-companies-flying

[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told

Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350380/china-willing-buy-or-steal-us-tech-get-ahead-ai-race-congress-told?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told

Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350380/china-willing-buy-or-steal-us-tech-get-ahead-ai-race-congress-told

[2026-04-17 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Jessica Schremmer

Snippet: Jessica is a rural reporter for ABC Riverland, with a multi-platform reporting background. She's previously worked as a digital producer in the ABC Asia Pacific Newsroom, as a social media producer with ABC News and as a rural reporter in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/jessica-schremmer/10147212

[2026-04-17 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Student accused of trying to murder Sam Altman is ‘well-informed’ ‘AI doomer,’ says podcast host who interviewed him

Snippet: In January, podcaster Andy Mills interviewed an AI doomer who had advocated on Discord for killing tech execs. Still, when news broke last week that a 20-year-old had been arrested for attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Mills was shocked.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/tech/student-accused-of-trying-to-murder-sam-altman-ai-doomer/

[2026-04-17 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Scientist Suggests Dark Matter Could Be Black Holes From A Different Universe

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/scientist-suggests-dark-matter-could-be-black-holes-different-universe