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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks

Snippet: Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350321/black-market-workarounds-claude-scale-anthropic-tightens-id-checks?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand

Snippet: AI dominates TSMC revenues as foundry giant pivots from smartphones to high-performance computing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350346/tsmc-targets-over-30-revenue-surge-2026-ramps-capex-amid-booming-ai-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand

Snippet: AI dominates TSMC revenues as foundry giant pivots from smartphones to high-performance computing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350346/tsmc-targets-over-30-revenue-surge-2026-ramps-capex-amid-booming-ai-demand

[2026-04-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bitcoin vs. Stocks: It’s time to stop pretending they’re the same

Snippet: Open up your brokerage app on any given day, and the contrast is almost comical.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/stocks-vs-bitcoin-portfolio-guide/

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350313/china-fast-tracks-hydrogen-strategy-scale-phase-high-stakes-energy-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [solar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350313/china-fast-tracks-hydrogen-strategy-scale-phase-high-stakes-energy-transition

[2026-04-16 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorized access to transaction databases

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/zara-owner-inditex-reports-unauthorized-access-transaction-databases/

[2026-04-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets

Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (File Photo by Nozomi Okubo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japanese-stocks-hit-new-high-as-ai-boosts-tech-heavy-asian-markets

[2026-04-16 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF to issue tender for 12,000 Israeli-made assault drones

Snippet: IDF Ground Forces and the Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate are seeking to equip the army with Israeli-made assault drones, as part of the developing drone war against Hamas and Hezbollah. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has been making increased use of drones in recent weeks. Just yesterday, an IDF spokesman revealed that Egoz unit forces had killed a Hezbollah terrorist using an assault drone, apparently a Bat-type drone manufactured by Israeli company Xtend.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-893200

[2026-04-16 18:33 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: What happens when $90 billion of data centers come to town

Snippet: When Paz Orge Acebillo’s family received a letter on behalf of Amazon Web Services proposing a "private amicable agreement” to buy the land her family had owned for nearly half a century, she thought it was a scam. The letter cited a government-backed data-center project labeled "of general interest.” It promised her father "superior” compensation and signed off with an urgent request: The family had four days to make their interest known.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/16/tech/spain-data-centers-town/

[2026-04-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

Snippet: Every wave of new tech has come with a doomsday scenario. But governments just aren’t planning a human response on the scale required

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/16/ai-destroying-jobs-energy-crisis-worse-doomsday-scenario

[2026-04-16 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu to speak to Lebanon's Aoun, Israeli minister claims

Snippet: Gila Gamliel, Israel's science and technology minister, has claimed Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-speak-lebanons-aoun-israeli-minister-claims

[2026-04-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sigenergy Successfully Listed on HKEX with Strong Backing from Top-Tier Global Investors

Snippet: HONG KONG, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sigenergy", Stock Code: 06656.HK) today successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), marking a significant milestone in the company's development. The Company is positioned as the first "AI+ All-in-One PV Storage" company to be listed on the HKEX.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718991

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, pushing up shares of local suppliers

Snippet: Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350279/chinese-investors-cheer-teslas-ai-chip-progress-pushing-shares-local-suppliers?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers

Snippet: Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350279/chinese-investors-cheer-teslas-ai-chip-progress-pushing-shares-local-suppliers

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Musk’s staff reaches out to suppliers for Terafab project – report

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/elon-musk-staff-reach-out-suppliers-terafab-project/

[2026-04-16 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: TSMC first-quarter profit rises 58%, beats estimates as AI demand fuels record run

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company on Thursday reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit, beating estimates and hitting a fresh record as demand for artificial intelligence chips stayed strong.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/tsmc-q1-profit-58-percent-ai-chip-demand-record.html

[2026-04-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TSMC Q1 profit surges 58% to record on AI boom despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is benefiting from the global AI infrastructure build-out. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tsmc-q1-profit-surges-58-to-record-on-ai-boom-despite-middle-east-tensions

[2026-04-16 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Space agencies of S. Korea, Canada sign MOU for satellite, tech cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its Canadian counterpart to expand bilateral cooperation in the space sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416006400320

[2026-04-16 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Social Media] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Snap to lay off 1,000 employees, close 300 open roles

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/snap-layoffs-april-15-2026/

[2026-04-16 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How a volunteer unit became Ukraine's 40,000-strong corps

Snippet: When a Ukrainian agricultural tycoon founded a volunteer unit of 30 people in the early days of Russia’s invasion, he had no certainty he would live to see what came next — but he did, and so did the force he created. (AP Video: Vasilisa Stepanenko, Nikoletta Stoyanova)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/war-russia-ukraine-army-technology-business-military-a135fe06f5a4ffd9ea0fb49a6c41e0e4

[2026-04-16 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SMU launches Longevity Societies and Economies Institute to advance knowledge and innovation for Singapore's longevity transition

Snippet: New institute will consolidate SMU's ageing-related research and drive an interdisciplinary agenda to build resilient and opportunity-rich longevity societies and economies

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718786

[2026-04-16 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Names Chiang Mai Asia's Premier Culinary Destination

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Chiang Mai has emerged as the top destination in Asia for culinary activities, based on activities booked on Agoda from January to March this year. For travelers eager to explore cooking classes, Bangkok, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi round out the top five, underscoring the appeal of Thailand and Vietnam as culinary hubs in Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718785

[2026-04-16 14:14 UTC+10:00] [Australian law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian federal court issues warning to lawyers over ‘unacceptable’ use of AI

Snippet: New guidance to legal profession ‘embraces’ use of technology but flags penalties for lawyers who ‘mislead the court’ with AI-generated errors

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/apr/16/australia-federal-court-warning-lawyers-ai-artificial-intelligence

[2026-04-16 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/europe-warns-meta-whatsapp-ai-fee-breaches-antitrust-rules/

[2026-04-16 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets

Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japanese-stocks-hit-new-high-as-ai-boosts-tech-heavy-asian-markets

[2026-04-16 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2026 Changzhou Artificial Intelligence Terminal Trendy Products Conference Unveils Latest Innovations

Snippet: CHANGSHU, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Changzhou Artificial Intelligence Terminal Trendy Products Conference, themed "Empowering Devices, Enabling Smarter Living," opened on April 11, bringing together 20 companies to present 27 AI-powered devices. The showcase covered key use cases including daily mobility, home life, office efficiency and industrial applications, providing a snapshot of Changzhou's expanding capabilities in AI-enabled hardware.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718774

[2026-04-16 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee urges innovation to improve manufacturing industry

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung called for bold innovations and structural reforms Thursday to address changes to the geopolitical landscape amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718698

[2026-04-16 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee urges innovation to improve manufacturing industry

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung called for bold innovations and structural reforms Thursday to address changes to the geopolitical landscape amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416003100315

[2026-04-16 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: World’s leading construction manufacturer makes bold move to acquire little-known California startup

Snippet: The world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment is making a bet on a little-known California startup that specializes in AI. Caterpillar acquired Monarch Tractor last month, a venture-backed startup, developing electric and autonomous off-road vehicles.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/worlds-leading-construction-manufacturer-makes-bold-move-to-acquire-little-known-california-startup/

[2026-04-16 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Resident Holdings secures digital future of real estate portfolio with strategic DRM partnership

Snippet: RESIDENT Holdings, a dynamic global holding company founded by Robbie Antonio, announced its strategic partnership with Digital Rights Management (DRM), the world's first blockchain-based verification system and marketplace for monetizing the digital rights of real estate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/tmt-newswire/resident-holdings-secures-digital-future-of-real-estate-portfolio-with-strategic-drm-partnership/2321560

[2026-04-16 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Shoe brand Allbirds' shares rise 580% after it pivots from footwear to AI

Snippet: Shares in shoe brand Allbirds, once seen on the feet of famous people like actor Ben Affleck and former US President Barack Obama, soared on Wednesday after it announced plans to pivot from footwear to artificial intelligence (AI).

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98mrepzgj7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul approves first self-driving freight transport service

Snippet: South Korea has granted its first approval for paid autonomous freight transport, allowing a local self-driving startup, RideFlux Inc., to begin operations, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718540

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China jobseekers use dating apps for work, recruitment sites for matchmaking

Snippet: Many believe a recruitment-based dating app mitigates dishonesty, serves as an effective tool for risk management

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350222/why-china-jobseekers-use-dating-apps-work-recruitment-sites-matchmaking?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China jobseekers use dating apps for work, recruitment sites for matchmaking

Snippet: Many believe a recruitment-based dating app mitigates dishonesty, serves as an effective tool for risk management

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350222/why-china-jobseekers-use-dating-apps-work-recruitment-sites-matchmaking

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul approves first self-driving freight transport service

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has granted its first approval for paid autonomous freight transport, allowing a local self-driving startup, RideFlux Inc., to begin operations, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416001900320

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Snippet: Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350210/are-special-laws-quick-fix-speeding-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Snippet: Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350210/are-special-laws-quick-fix-speeding-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis

[2026-04-16 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending

Snippet: Artificial intelligence is losing the popularity contest in the United States, and that's bad news for some of Big Tech's power players.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/public-opinion-ai-data-centers-anthropic-openai-ipo.html

[2026-04-16 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's Unitree Unveils Robot With "Human-Like Physique" That Can Outrun Most People

Snippet: The race for bipedal humanoid robot intelligence has certainly been in the news, with robots receiving "AI brains" that have already brought them onto factory floors and will likely become more visible in the public world in the coming years (see UBS).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/chinas-unitree-unveils-humanoid-robot-human-physique-can-outrun-most-people

[2026-04-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IBMATA urges responsible tech, data sharing to combat human trafficking and secure Ph borders, ports

Snippet: Modern border security must pair advanced technology with specialized personnel and international collaboration to effectively address rising threats such as human trafficking, the head of a global border management association said this week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/business/maritime/ibmata-urges-responsible-tech-data-sharing-to-combat-human-trafficking-and-secure-ph-borders-ports/2321501

[2026-04-16 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Waymo Partners With Waze To Use Self-Driving Cars To Track Potholes

Snippet: Authored by Dylan Morgan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/waymo-partners-waze-use-self-driving-cars-track-potholes

[2026-04-16 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning

Snippet: Sweden's government is championing a renewed focus on physical books, paper and pens in classrooms, designed to reverse falling literacy levels.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly0vk77vdko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Digital cooperation is a vital link for Greater Bay Area integration

Snippet: By fostering tech and talent exchange, the new MOU reinforces Hong Kong’s financial standing and advances China’s national development goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350119/digital-cooperation-vital-link-greater-bay-area-integration?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Digital cooperation is a vital link for Greater Bay Area integration

Snippet: By fostering tech and talent exchange, the new MOU reinforces Hong Kong’s financial standing and advances China’s national development goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350119/digital-cooperation-vital-link-greater-bay-area-integration

[2026-04-16 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: S&P 500 closes at fresh record, recovering all losses since start of US-Iran war

Snippet: The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on Wednesday, its first since the US-Iran conflict began, as hopes of a de-escalation in the war and robust earnings expectations drew investors back into risk assets.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-893160

[2026-04-16 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon

Snippet: "I'm an early adopter of new technology," says Gavin Tait, a 69-year-old from Glasgow, with a hint of pride.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86ey5n9vx9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China doubles ‘AI for science’ computing scale in 2 months using no US chips

Snippet: The Zhengzhou core node becomes the country’s most powerful scientific intelligent computing infrastructure, CCTV says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350208/china-doubles-ai-science-computing-scale-2-months-using-no-us-chips?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [OneScience] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China doubles ‘AI for science’ computing scale in 2 months using no US chips

Snippet: The Zhengzhou core node becomes the country’s most powerful scientific intelligent computing infrastructure, CCTV says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350208/china-doubles-ai-science-computing-scale-2-months-using-no-us-chips

[2026-04-16 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scored tickets? Use this Soccer Flight Finder to save your summer (and wallet)

Snippet: So, you did it. You braved the digital waiting rooms, refreshed your browser until your index finger was sore, and emerged from the resale portal with a pair of confirmed match tickets.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/shopping/planning-soccer-travel-2026-best-flights-hotels-via-skyscanner/