[2026-06-26 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Digital ID cards’: China moves to regulate AI agents with unified identity system

Snippet: Country’s new AI agent framework aims to cut costs and enhance security to boost enterprise adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3358559/digital-id-cards-china-moves-regulate-ai-agents-unified-identity-system?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Fan Kefeng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Digital ID cards’: China moves to regulate AI agents with unified identity system

Snippet: Country’s new AI agent framework aims to cut costs and enhance security to boost enterprise adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3358559/digital-id-cards-china-moves-regulate-ai-agents-unified-identity-system

[2026-06-26 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Why effectiveness is the ultimate measure of trust

Snippet: FLORA T. of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, developed gestational hypertension toward the end of her pregnancy. Scared by online reports of substandard medications. While accustomed to purchasing her healthcare needs on a digital shopping platform, she stopped entirely after learning that regulatory bodies struggle to monitor every online seller.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/business/health-industry/why-effectiveness-is-the-ultimate-measure-of-trust/2373730

[2026-06-26 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Drop, Chips Resume Slide As OpenAI IPO Delay Dents Sentiment

Snippet: Futures point to a lower start for cash trading on the last day of the week, as tech stocks dragged global indexes lower following renewed selling in chipmakers, while a report that OpenAI could postpone plans to go public also weighed on sentiment. The volatility reflects a valuation test, profit‑taking and flow-driven positioning, according to Christian Stocker, equity strategist at UniCredit, who suggests it’s a “temporary correction within a still-intact long-term AI growth trend.” As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-drop-chips-resume-slide-openai-ipo-delay-dents-sentiment

[2026-06-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple price hikes may hit iPhone next as memory, storage costs soar: analysts

Snippet: Some Chinese consumers are anticipating potential price hikes for the upcoming iPhone series, and are reconsidering their upgrade plans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358505/apple-price-hikes-may-hit-iphone-next-memory-storage-costs-soar-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple price hikes may hit iPhone next as memory, storage costs soar: analysts

Snippet: Some Chinese consumers are anticipating potential price hikes for the upcoming iPhone series, and are reconsidering their upgrade plans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358505/apple-price-hikes-may-hit-iphone-next-memory-storage-costs-soar-analysts

[2026-06-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'The cult of Elon': SpaceX investors grapple with volatility amid big swings

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/2026/06/26/spacex-volatility.html

[2026-06-26 20:39 UTC+10:00] [Marine life] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks

Snippet: International experts able to work in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/26/marine-expedition-uncovers-31-new-species-two-weeks-brazil

[2026-06-26 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Micron falls 5% in premarket, paring earlier gains amid tech rout

Snippet: Micron Technology's shares tumbled on Friday, paring gains from earlier in the week after reporting blowout earnings.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/micron-stock-earnings-tech-selloff-ai.html

[2026-06-26 20:05 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘GoreBox’ questioning should be free of assumption that violent games cause violent acts

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/features/gorebox-questioning-free-assumption-violent-games-actions/

[2026-06-26 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The next battlefield: IDF races to prepare for future wars in space, top general says - exclusive

Snippet: The IDF is charging into space in order to be ready for challenges expected in future wars, IDF Technology and Digital Chief Brig.-Gen. Yael Grosman told The Jerusalem Post in a recent exclusive interview.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-900566

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s unicorns rise to 381 as ByteDance ranks in top 3 globally: Hurun index

Snippet: The tech firm is valued behind only OpenAI and Anthropic – while DeepSeek enters the global top 15

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358497/chinas-unicorns-rise-381-bytedance-ranks-top-3-globally-hurun-index?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s unicorns rise to 381 as ByteDance ranks in top 3 globally: Hurun index

Snippet: The tech firm is valued behind only OpenAI and Anthropic – while DeepSeek enters the global top 15

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358497/chinas-unicorns-rise-381-bytedance-ranks-top-3-globally-hurun-index

[2026-06-26 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

Snippet: The Jerusalem Hills took almost a year to recover from the 2025 wildfires, according to an April report by the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), with new fires expected to break out as summer fully kicks in. And the Israeli AI startup Firewave has been working to create a solution to these fire problems.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-900048

[2026-06-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Angola] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Angola: "Man Genas" começa a ser julgado

Snippet: O Tribunal da Comarca de Luanda começa a julgar hoje o influenciador digital Gerson Quintas, conhecido como “Man Genas”, por alegadas ofensas ao Presidente da República e por acusações dirigidas a altas patentes da Polícia Nacional de Angola e das Forças Armadas Angolanas.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/angola-man-genas-come%C3%A7a-a-ser-julgado/a-77719287

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech pioneers keen on Hong Kong IPOs thanks to revamped listing rules

Snippet: An AI-driven surge of Chapter 18C listings has pushed HKEX past New York in IPO fundraising, but how has the listing route impacted economic growth?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358449/tech-pioneers-keen-hong-kong-ipos-thanks-revamped-listing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [New York Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech pioneers keen on Hong Kong IPOs thanks to revamped listing rules

Snippet: An AI-driven surge of Chapter 18C listings has pushed HKEX past New York in IPO fundraising, but how has the listing route impacted economic growth?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358449/tech-pioneers-keen-hong-kong-ipos-thanks-revamped-listing-rules

[2026-06-26 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says technology key to nat'l security, calls for fostering innovative firms

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday stressed the need for South Korea to foster innovative companies as part of efforts to expand beyond its traditional defense industry.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626008600315

[2026-06-26 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slip over 12% on OpenAI IPO delay concerns

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slip-over-12-on-openai-ipo-delay-concerns

[2026-06-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee sets 2030 goal to build Korean security-tech giants to match Palantir

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789732

[2026-06-26 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Binance to stop providing services to European clients after failing to obtain license: Financial Times

Snippet: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has told its customers in the European Union it will stop providing services to them from next week because it will not be licensed to operate in the region.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/binance-to-stop-providing-services-to-european-clients-after-failing-to-obtain-license-ft.html

[2026-06-26 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares nosedive nearly 6% on profit hunting after AI-led rallies

Snippet: South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 6 percent Friday as investors locked in profits after recent rallies driven by stocks related to artificial intelligence. The Korean won gained against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789692

[2026-06-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/tiktok-youtube-deactivate-child-accounts-indonesia/

[2026-06-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus

Snippet: Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358459/china-keeps-eye-ai-smart-glasses-privacy-concerns-come-focus?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China keeps an eye on AI smart glasses as privacy concerns come into focus

Snippet: Voluntary code aims to address privacy fears surrounding AI smart glasses as shipments surge and hidden recordings spark public outrage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358459/china-keeps-eye-ai-smart-glasses-privacy-concerns-come-focus

[2026-06-26 16:56 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea

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/samsung-bet-ai-boom-reshapes-south-korea/

[2026-06-26 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares nosedive nearly 6 pct on profit hunting after AI-led rallies

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 6 percent Friday as investors locked in profits after recent rallies driven by stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Korean won gained against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626006900320

[2026-06-26 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers

Snippet: Doctors at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa have successfully treated their first Israeli opioid addiction patient using an experimental noninvasive brain technology, easing him through withdrawal in just 20 minutes.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-900599

[2026-06-26 16:04 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’

Snippet: All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/26/south-korea-drone-warriors-military-training

[2026-06-26 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: NBA targets Asian resurgence with technology and talent push

Snippet: A little over a week after the New York Knicks paraded through lower Manhattan celebrating their historic 2026 Championship win over the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA has set its sights on an ambitious target: Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/nba-targets-asian-resurgence-with-technology-and-talent-push-.html

[2026-06-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI

Snippet: Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25%

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/26/apple-ipad-macbook-price-rise-australia

[2026-06-26 14:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai unveils all-new Avante with AI, larger cabin

Snippet: Hyundai Motor has unveiled a fully redesigned Avante compact sedan, bringing more cabin space and its latest software and artificial intelligence features to one of South Korea’s best-known passenger cars.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789476

[2026-06-26 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Search giants must protect children from harmful content or cop $50m fine

Snippet: Search engines from Saturday must have reasonable methods to determine the age of their users, and limit the risk of children being accidentally exposed to inappropriate content, or face potential fines of up to $49.5 million per breach.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/search-giants-must-protect-children-from-harmful-content-or-cop-50m-fine-20260626-p60aco.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 14:43 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Australia considers tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/australia-considers-tougher-enforcement-teen-social-media-ban/

[2026-06-26 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Airwallex hits $11 billion valuation with $320 million raise as fintech pushes into finance run by AI agents

Snippet: Airwallex has raised $320 million in a Series H funding round, valuing the global payments company at $11 billion, a 38% leap from just six months ago, as the fintech firm doubles down on artificial intelligence-powered financial software.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/airwallex-series-h-funding-11-billion-valuation-ai-finance.html

[2026-06-26 14:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall

Snippet: South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index as stocks crashed due to a slump in tech heavyweights.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789419

[2026-06-26 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zhipu AI sparks new ‘DeepSeek moment’ with cost-effective coding model

Snippet: While other Chinese releases have made significant gains, GLM-5.2 is the first model to rank in the top three globally on a major benchmark

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358434/chinas-zhipu-ai-sparks-new-deepseek-moment-cost-effective-coding-model?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Jefferies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zhipu AI sparks new ‘DeepSeek moment’ with cost-effective coding model

Snippet: While other Chinese releases have made significant gains, GLM-5.2 is the first model to rank in the top three globally on a major benchmark

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358434/chinas-zhipu-ai-sparks-new-deepseek-moment-cost-effective-coding-model

[2026-06-26 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slipped over 12% on concerns of OpenAI IPO delay

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slipped-over-12-on-concerns-of-openai-ipo-delay

[2026-06-26 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hang Seng Index heads for worst week in over a year as renewed sell-off engulfs tech names

Snippet: A more than 8 per cent slump in South Korea’s Kospi index, which is at the centre of the AI trade in Asia, further unsettles investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358428/hang-seng-index-heads-worst-week-over-year-renewed-sell-engulfs-tech-names?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 13:42 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hang Seng Index heads for worst week in over a year as renewed sell-off engulfs tech names

Snippet: A more than 8 per cent slump in South Korea’s Kospi index, which is at the centre of the AI trade in Asia, further unsettles investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358428/hang-seng-index-heads-worst-week-over-year-renewed-sell-engulfs-tech-names

[2026-06-26 13:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Babymonster tops 100m views with ‘Sugar Honey Ice Tea’ before kicking off tour

Snippet: Babymonster clocked 100 million plays on YouTube with the music video for its digital single “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” as of Thursday, according to label YG Entertainment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789350

[2026-06-26 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as stocks crashed due to a slump in tech heavyweights.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626005600320

[2026-06-26 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Microsoft raises Xbox console prices due to chip costs

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft said Thursday it will raise the price of its Xbox video game consoles worldwide by $100 to $150 starting August 1, blaming a component-cost surge fueled by artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/business/sunday-business-it/microsoft-raises-xbox-console-prices-due-to-chip-costs/2373431

[2026-06-26 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares sharply down late Fri. morning on profit taking

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks extended losses late Friday morning as investors dumped tech shares to take profit from the previous session's sharp rally amid lingering woes on artificial intelligence (AI) investment.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626004600320

[2026-06-26 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Envoys at Jeju Forum see Korea-Central Asia summit opening ‘new era’

Snippet: SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Envoys from five Central Asian countries predict that the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit in September will open a new phase in relations with South Korea, as both sides seek deeper cooperation in energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and cultural exchanges.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789220

[2026-06-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Chinese supply chain expo, executives look to tech as geopolitical insulation

Snippet: As wars and tariffs disrupt trade, experts at China International Supply Chain Expo focus on potential of frontier technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358363/chinese-supply-chain-expo-executives-look-tech-geopolitical-insulation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Chinese supply chain expo, executives look to tech as geopolitical insulation

Snippet: As wars and tariffs disrupt trade, experts at China International Supply Chain Expo focus on potential of frontier technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358363/chinese-supply-chain-expo-executives-look-tech-geopolitical-insulation

[2026-06-26 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Aussie start-up’s value soars to $16b as scrutiny intensifies

Snippet: The value of Melbourne-founded payments company Airwallex has soared to $US11 billion ($16 billion) after it raised hundreds of millions of dollars from investors in new funding, even as it fights a financial-crimes audit at home and mounting pressure in the United States over its links to China.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-start-up-s-value-soars-to-16b-as-scrutiny-intensifies-20260626-p60a9x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil worries flare as tech's winners split from the pack

Snippet: Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/cnbc-daily-open-oil-worries-flare-as-techs-winners-split-from-the-pack.html