[2026-04-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Red Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s energy storage tech exports: a buffer against the Iran war oil shock?

Snippet: Strong overseas demand, fuelled by the rise of AI-powered systems, could continue amid Iran war pressures, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349515/chinas-energy-storage-tech-exports-buffer-against-iran-war-oil-shock

[2026-04-09 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SentiAvatar, the First Interactive 3D Digital Human Framework from SentiPulse and GSAI, Now Open Source

Snippet: Release includes motion dataset, foundation model, and streaming architecture designed to align speech, gesture, and expression in live conversation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713929

[2026-04-09 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: JBy Jason Walls

Snippet: Jason Walls is a journalist and digital producer at ABC Darwin.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/jason-walls/104463598

[2026-04-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Unitree to debut cheapest humanoid robot globally on Alibaba site: sources

Snippet: The international launch of the company’s cheapest humanoid robot next week is expected to cover North America, Europe, Japan and Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349489/chinas-unitree-debut-cheapest-humanoid-robot-globally-alibaba-site-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Unitree] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Unitree to debut cheapest humanoid robot globally on Alibaba site: sources

Snippet: The international launch of the company’s cheapest humanoid robot next week is expected to cover North America, Europe, Japan and Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349489/chinas-unitree-debut-cheapest-humanoid-robot-globally-alibaba-site-sources

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: i2Cool Launches 4th Anniversary Global Tour in Vietnam, Expanding Electricity-free Cooling Across Industry and Community Applications

Snippet: HONG KONG and HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- i2Cool, a pioneer in electricity-free cooling technology, has officially launched its 4th anniversary global tour under the theme "4ward Thinking, 4ward Cooling", with Vietnam as the first stop. The multi-city initiative highlights the company's latest technological developments, expanding global partnerships, and real-world applications across both commercial and community settings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713814

[2026-04-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Tech France] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Médicament : n’attendons pas la présidentielle !

Snippet: L’urgence d’investir pour la santé des FrançaisTensions géopolitiques et guerre des prix, perte de vitesse de nos essais cliniques, décrochage industriel, médicaments non remboursés ou non disponibles… Les Français expriment une réelle inquiétude pour l’avenir de leur santé. Ce qu’ils attendent, c’est une France qui les protège, qui les guérit, qui leur permet de vieillir mieux.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/medicament-nattendons-pas-la-presidentielle/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand's Anutin vows to boost economy with technology, OECD accession

Snippet: Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul delivers his policy statement to the parliament in Bangkok on Apr. 9. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/thailand-s-anutin-vows-to-boost-economy-with-technology-oecd-accession

[2026-04-09 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man jailed for 11 months for providing account used to defraud Tai Po fire donors

Snippet: 32-year-old Hongkonger also fined HK$4,500 for selling Alipay digital wallet to scammers, knowing it would be used for illegal purposes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3349493/man-jailed-11-months-giving-over-account-used-defraud-tai-po-fire-donors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 16:39 UTC+10:00] [donations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man jailed for 11 months for providing account used to defraud Tai Po fire donors

Snippet: 32-year-old Hongkonger also fined HK$4,500 for selling Alipay digital wallet to scammers, knowing it would be used for illegal purposes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3349493/man-jailed-11-months-giving-over-account-used-defraud-tai-po-fire-donors

[2026-04-09 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: AI-based rating system to be introduced for small biz owners

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered credit rating system will be introduced this year to extend more loans and financing to small business owners with high growth potential but little collateral, the financial regulator said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409006400320

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kia targets 4.13m sales by 2030 on EV, mobility push

Snippet: CEO outlines growth plan built on EVs, hybrids, autonomous tech

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713737

[2026-04-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG says new AI beats GPT-5 mini in visual tests

Snippet: LG AI Research on Thursday released Exaone 4.5, an artificial intelligence model that can process both text and images, as the company builds toward adding visual capabilities to its entry in South Korea's government-backed sovereign AI competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713688

[2026-04-09 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea should pursue 'pro-supply chain' strategy, xpert outlines Korea’s path in tech war at GBF

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713684

[2026-04-09 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CDB Powers Success of Motor EV Technology Show 2026

Snippet: Colombo, Sri Lanka, 07April 2026:Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) once again played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s transition toward sustainable mobility as the Official Financial Partner of the Motor EV Technology Show 2026, held from 27th to 29th March at the BMICH – Sirimavo Hall.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/09/business/980077/cdb-powers-success-of-motor-ev-technology-show-2026/

[2026-04-09 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Opens New Office at One Bangkok, Enhancing Its Technology Hub in Thailand

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda Services Co. Ltd welcomed employees to its new home at One Bangkok this month, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued investment in Thailand as a global technology hub. Spanning more than 26,000 square meters over seven floors, the new office brings nearly 4,000 Thailand-based employees under one roof - designed to foster greater collaboration, innovation, and connection across teams.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713651

[2026-04-09 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viking sharpens Nevada tungsten drill targets with gravity survey

Snippet: Viking Mines Ltd has dialled up the heat in Nevada, after a high-tech gravity survey at its Linka tungsten project delivered a rock-solid correlation with known mineralisation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-sharpens-nevada-tungsten-drill-targets-with-gravity-survey-20260409-p5zmlx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI glasses, robot concerts: Galaxy Corp.’s K-pop experiment

Snippet: G-Dragon's agency unveils ‘White Whole’ device and enter-tech vision, but feasibility remains uncertain

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713647

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hangzhou ‘Six Little Dragons’ member Manycore seeks US$130m from Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: The spatial design software developer is selling 161 million shares priced between HK$6.72 and HK$7.62 each, with listing set for April 17

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349471/hangzhou-six-little-dragons-member-manycore-seeks-us130m-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hangzhou ‘Six Little Dragons’ member Manycore seeks US$130m from Hong Kong IPO

Snippet: The spatial design software developer is selling 161 million shares priced between HK$6.72 and HK$7.62 each, with listing set for April 17

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3349471/hangzhou-six-little-dragons-member-manycore-seeks-us130m-hong-kong-ipo

[2026-04-09 14:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Jobs to be impacted at Bendigo Bank as 'workforce changes' flagged

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/bendigo-bank-restructure-jobs-in-doubt-2026-ai-technology-agreement/ec5f58f1-3c92-45c1-81eb-b191a8d07464

[2026-04-09 14:20 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major Australian crypto company CEO out, jobs cut as bitcoin rout bites

Snippet: Major Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has laid off nearly 20 per cent of its workforce and replaced its chief executive Jason Titman after less than two years in the role, as the company restructures following major acquisitions and a sharp retreat in bitcoin prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-australian-crypto-company-ceo-out-jobs-cut-as-bitcoin-rout-bites-20260409-p5zmkg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Fujitsu at the core of Japan’s AI independence drive

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/fujitsu-at-the-core-of-japans-ai-independence-drive/

[2026-04-09 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Virginia Tech at Boston College — ACCNX

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/data-skrive-4ac0b437757112aed38a452c44ad5088

[2026-04-09 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: iPod revival: Secondhand sales surge for Apple's digital musical player

Snippet: An iPod is displayed after its introduction by Apple CEO Steve Jobs during a news conference, Oct. 23, 2001, in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipod-music-streaming-iphone-a6a010a1d9001abb0580b7a1cebe9c13

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New England Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Virginia Tech at Boston College — ACCNX

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/data-skrive-3866d1f05e354b8634f8da8b188beb85

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is one of America’s top AI-robot scholars about to join China’s tech talent pool?

Snippet: Su Hao, of UC San Diego, appears on Fudan University faculty list as professor in electronic information specialising in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349408/one-americas-top-ai-robot-scholars-about-join-chinas-tech-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Princeton University] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is one of America’s top AI-robot scholars about to join China’s tech talent pool?

Snippet: Su Hao, of UC San Diego, appears on Fudan University faculty list as professor in electronic information specialising in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349408/one-americas-top-ai-robot-scholars-about-join-chinas-tech-talent-pool

[2026-04-09 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Peter Thiel-backed Cognition pushes into Asia with Japan, Singapore offices

Snippet: Russell Kaplan, co-founder and president of U.S. artificial intelligence startup Cognition, says Japan has emerged as one of the company's most promising overseas markets. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/peter-thiel-backed-cognition-pushes-into-asia-with-japan-singapore-offices

[2026-04-09 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Great Retreat: Beijing's Digital Currency Ambitions Are Faltering

Snippet: Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/great-retreat-beijings-digital-currency-ambitions-are-faltering

[2026-04-09 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: RoboSense Announced Q1 2026 LiDAR Sales, Robotics Segment Grows 1,458.8% YoY to Over 185,500 Units

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (2498.HK) , a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, announced its sales volume for the first quarter of 2026, with total LiDAR sales reaching 330,300 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 204.1%. Among these, LiDAR sales volume for the ADAS segment totaled 144,800 units, while LiDAR sales volume for robotics and others reached 185,500 units, representing a robust year-on-year surge of 1,458.8%.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713569

[2026-04-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Federal Appeals Court Allows Pentagon To Designate Anthropic As A Supply-Chain Risk

Snippet: In a significant development for the intersection of artificial intelligence policy and national security, a federal appeals court in Washington ruled on April 8 that the Department of War may designate Anthropic as a supply-chain risk while a full judicial review plays out. The decision came after the AI company sought an emergency stay to block the controversial designation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/federal-appeals-court-allows-pentagon-designate-anthropic-supply-chain-risk

[2026-04-09 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sara warns against fraudulent activities allegedly under her name

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has warned against some individuals who are impersonating her using the Signal messaging app to engage in fraudulent activities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/sara-warns-against-fraudulent-activities-allegedly-under-her-name/2316927

[2026-04-09 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: TBy Tony Ibrahim

Snippet: Tony Ibrahim is a multi-platform reporter at the ABC's NSW newsroom. He reports on how state and national issues manifest in local communities across Greater Sydney. Previously, he was a deputy news editor managing the production of community newspapers across south-west Sydney, while his consumer affairs reporting at Choice earned him a Kennedy Award.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/tony-ibrahim/13192796

[2026-04-09 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Artemis II astronauts wore top-of-the-line Omega wristwatches around the moon — and one slipped on an old-school NASA icon

Snippet: The Artemis II’s crew have been tracking their time away in high style with analog-digital Omega wristwatches designed specifically for space travel — but one of the astronauts also appears to have slipped on the same mechanical Speedmaster used during Apollo.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/artemis-ii-astronauts-wore-top-of-the-line-omega-wristwatches-around-the-moon-and-one-slipped-on-an-old-school-nasa-icon/

[2026-04-09 12:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jaehwan to drop single

Snippet: Kim Jaehwan will return on April 22 with the digital single “I’ll Be There,” according to WakeOne Entertainment on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713428

[2026-04-09 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bay Area-based tech company announces shocking layoff of nearly a quarter of its workforce

Snippet: More pain for the Bay Area tech sector as another company announces layoffs — this time a staggering 23% of the workforce.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/bay-area-based-tech-company-announces-shocking-layoff-of-nearly-a-quarter-of-its-workforce/

[2026-04-09 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Rokid to bring OpenClaw to AI glasses

Snippet: Chinese startup Rokid officially launched its AI glasses in Japan and Europe this year as it further expands markets outside China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-s-rokid-to-bring-openclaw-to-ai-glasses

[2026-04-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea marks 30 years since world’s first CDMA launch

Snippet: South Korea marked 30 years since becoming the first country to commercialize code division multiple access -- more commonly known as CDMA -- mobile communications, a breakthrough that laid the foundation for its rise as a global information and communication technology powerhouse.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713403

[2026-04-09 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Musk sues to oust OpenAI CEO

Snippet: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman fired as part of his lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant, court documents filed on Tuesday show.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637769-musk-lawsuit-openai-altman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-09 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman fired as part of his lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant, court documents filed on Tuesday show.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637769-musk-lawsuit-openai-altman/

[2026-04-09 11:48 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Meta has found its footing on AI. Its rival found something much scarier

Snippet: Mark Zuckerberg spent the better part of a billion dollars - some reports suggest considerably more - wooing AI researchers to dinner at his Lake Tahoe compound over the past year. He handed out nine-figure pay packages - in some cases to Australians - and effectively blew up his entire AI operation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-has-found-its-footing-on-ai-its-rival-found-something-much-scarier-20260409-p5zmeu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Fujitsu, NEC and NRI among Asian software stocks hit by war, AI shift

Snippet: Anthropic's release of the Claude Cowork AI system has dramatically altered prospects for companies in the previously profitable software services sector. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-s-fujitsu-nec-and-nri-among-asian-software-stocks-hit-by-war-ai-shift

[2026-04-09 10:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australian billionaires tease huge announcement after buying up AI firms

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australian-design-and-technology-giant-canva-buys-two-ai-companies/391e510f-9787-40cd-a58a-8b1a57f0de2b

[2026-04-09 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, U.S. launch follow-up talks on tech prosperity deal

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States held their first follow-up talks Thursday to flesh out the details of an agreement signed last year on technology cooperation, the science ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409001100320

[2026-04-09 08:13 UTC+10:00] [Ohio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit images

Snippet: James Strahler II pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, producing obscene images and digital forgeries of child sexual abuse

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/08/ohio-man-convicted-ai-sexually-explicit-images

[2026-04-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: 6 signs you spend too much time on your phone — and 3 steps to kick off a ‘digital detox’

Snippet: When the blue light becomes a red flag for your health, it’s time to take action.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/health/6-signs-youre-phone-dependent-and-3-steps-to-start-a-digital-detox/

[2026-04-09 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Freshness is king: BYD reigns with 200 vehicle software updates a year

Snippet: Software-defined vehicles get regular updates to systems like driver assistance and in-vehicle entertainment. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/freshness-is-king-byd-reigns-with-200-vehicle-software-updates-a-year

[2026-04-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Canva embarks on buying spree as AI wave batters rivals

Snippet: Canva has acquired two Australian-founded technology companies in a deal designed to accelerate its transformation from a design platform into an end-to-end AI work system, as the $60 billion company navigates one of the most turbulent periods in enterprise software history.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/canva-embarks-on-buying-spree-as-ai-wave-batters-rivals-20260408-p5zm2p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump confirms CIA ‘Ghost Murmur’ tool was ‘very important’ to find airman in Iran — as experts debate how it works

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post the CIA’s secret new “Ghost Murmur” tool was “very important” to rescuing a downed airman inside Iran this weekend — as leading physicists and engineers debate how the futuristic technology, said to detect heartbeats at great distance, might work.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/trump-confirms-cia-ghost-murmur-tool-was-very-important-to-find-airman-in-iran-as-experts-debate-how-it-works/