Topic: Technology — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-08 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Survey by professional services firm shows number of companies expected to widely adopt technology is up from 2025 figure of 8 per cent
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[2026-04-08 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Global markets rallied on Wednesday, while oil prices fell below the $100 line, after the ceasefire announcement between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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[2026-04-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission said Wednesday that advertisements using artificial intelligence-generated personas, such as fictional doctors promoting medical products, must clearly disclose to consumers that the figures are not real.
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[2026-04-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: At a time when waterways like the Strait of Hormuz have occupied almost every headline and have been the impetus behind a good portion of the ongoing conflict in Iran, Kraken Robotics has successfully completed a new demonstration of its autonomous mine countermeasure technology, highlighting the growing role of unmanned systems in maritime security.
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[2026-04-08 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers push next-generation battery tech as they chase longer range and improved safety, despite high costs
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[2026-04-08 18:00 UTC+10:00] [solid-state EV battery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers push next-generation battery tech as they chase longer range and improved safety, despite high costs
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[2026-04-08 17:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire is set to visit South Korea next week for a series of high-level meetings with cryptocurrency exchanges and financial institutions, as the issuer of US coin, or USDC, looks to expand its footprint in the local market, according to a report by Herald Business on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a leading global technology company, announced the official launch of its new air conditioner smart factory in Guangzhou recently. The event coincides with the company's manufacture of its 100 millionth air conditioner unit since 2021, a milestone highlighting TCL's dedication to innovation and its growth in the global market.
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[2026-04-08 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Brokerages are raising earnings forecasts and price targets for Samsung Electronics, citing strong momentum in AI-driven memory demand and growing expectations for long-term supply contracts with major tech firms.
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[2026-04-08 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shanghai-based energy storage systems provider is selling 13.57 million shares at HK$324.20 each
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[2026-04-08 16:48 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shanghai-based energy storage systems provider is selling 13.57 million shares at HK$324.20 each
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[2026-04-08 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asian technology and semiconductor stocks surged on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire that includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cluster in Shaoguan powered by domestically developed Zhenwu chips latest evidence that China is doubling down on home-grown infrastructure
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[2026-04-08 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Zhenwu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cluster in Shaoguan powered by domestically developed Zhenwu chips latest evidence that China is doubling down on home-grown infrastructure
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[2026-04-08 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Two of Yale’s top athletic officials bought a house together a year before one of them was hired by the university, a deed obtained by Fox News Digital shows.
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[2026-04-08 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: First lady Melania Trump on Tuesday hailed the first criminal conviction under legislation she championed to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated images of child sexual abuse and revenge porn.
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[2026-04-08 15:49 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: New technology will accelerate repairs and lead to fewer disruptions on the Sydney Trains network, but will not spell the end of frequent trackwork shutting down heavy rail services on the weekend.
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[2026-04-08 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Bioepis said Wednesday it has launched a companywide artificial intelligence training program to build AI expertise tailored to the biopharmaceutical industry.
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[2026-04-08 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Movex said Wednesday it will showcase its latest smart logistics solutions at Modex 2026, North America’s largest logistics and supply chain exhibition.
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[2026-04-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-08 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A state-run artificial intelligence-based Korean language learning platform for students with immigrant backgrounds will expand access to include children outside the public education system and adults, with plans to completely open access by the end of the year, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda unveils a selection of trail running destinations across Asia, appealing to those seeking adventure and natural beauty. In 2026, trail running continues to gain popularity as more people embrace outdoor activities that combine fitness with exploration. Agoda's curated selection of destinations provides both unique terrains and cultural experiences, making them ideal for trail running enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves while discovering new environments.
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[2026-04-08 13:52 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: When it’s hard or impossible to identify trustworthy sources, you can choose to believe whatever you find comforting, invigorating or infuriating
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[2026-04-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the predicament of under-enrolled primary schools, effective fire prevention, and how to foster a tech ecosystem
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[2026-04-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Education Bureau] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the predicament of under-enrolled primary schools, effective fire prevention, and how to foster a tech ecosystem
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Atlanta-based aerospace startup Hermeus Corp. has secured $350 million in a funding round that values the builder of uncrewed supersonic and hypersonic fighters at north of $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
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[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Cognizant, one of the world's largest IT service providers, has set up AI labs in San Francisco and Bengaluru to develop new tools for its outsourcing clients. ( Photo by Yifan Yu)
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[2026-04-08 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering,
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Doctors across the UAE are harnessing advanced technology and setting their sights on eye tests and weight-loss jabs in a vital quest to combat climbing rates of heart disease.
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[2026-04-08 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK hynix Inc. plans to begin full-fledged supply of an advanced storage solution for personal computers designed to carry out artificial intelligence tasks to Dell Technologies this month, the company said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. plans to begin full-fledged supply of an advanced storage solution for personal computers designed to carry out artificial intelligence (AI) tasks to Dell Technologies this month, the company said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map
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[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map
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[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global AI communication company Timekettle will make its debut at GITEX Asia 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands from April 9 to 10, showcasing its latest innovation — the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds, recently recognized with the iF Design Award for product design excellence.
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[2026-04-08 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th Beijing InfoComm China will open its doors next week 15-17 April 2026 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC), marking the beginning of a landmark era: the 20th year of the InfoComm China brand, followed by the 20th edition of the tradeshow in 2027.
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[2026-04-08 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-04-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units
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[2026-04-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units
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[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology
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[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Microsoft] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology
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[2026-04-08 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Most of the out-of-this-world photos being beamed home from Artemis II were taken with an old-model Nikon camera that can be bought for about $1,000.
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[2026-04-08 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: With Alphabet poised to earn potentially $100 billion or more from its 2015 bet on Elon Musk's SpaceX, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the explosion of artificial intelligence has opened the door to more startup investments.
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[2026-04-08 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A terrifying attack on an Indianapolis city councilman’s home has ignited fears that mounting opposition to the data centers that power artificial intelligence is taking an increasingly violent turn.
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[2026-04-08 06:24 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — Europe needs to develop its own artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure its militaries can’t be “turned off” by foreign adversaries, the CEO of Europe’s leading AI company warned Tuesday.
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[2026-04-08 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A tech company retreat turned into a trip from hell with armed guards, crawls through fire ants, and dead tarantula du jour … similar to something out of the movie “Apocalypse Now.”Around 120 remote workers at streaming service Plex flew to Honduras for what had been billed as a tropical getaway with fun team-building exercises inspired by “Survivor” — the CEO’s favorite TV show.But what they got was a literal fight for survival, according to employees who opened up to
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[2026-04-08 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The FBI's cyber division on Tuesday said hackers linked to Iran's ruling regime are attacking devices connected to critical US infrastructure.
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[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Harris Hutkin and his partner had installed solar panels in a home before, but when they moved they went bigger. He was excited to see the results.
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[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Secret memos compiled by OpenAI co-founder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever allege chief executive Sam Altman engaged in a sustained pattern of lying to executives and board members, misrepresenting internal safety protocols, and manipulating colleagues. The allegations, which are denied by an OpenAI spokesperson, preceded Altman’s dramatic firing and reinstatement in late 2023.
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