[2026-05-12 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'It started on October 7': How war reshaped Israel's defense-tech boom

Snippet: Around the world, defense tech has moved from the sidelines to center stage. Geopolitical shocks, cyber warfare, and the demand for rapid innovation have turned dual‑use technology into one of the most aggressively expanding sectors in modern industry.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-895892

[2026-05-12 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Data stolen from education platform Canvas is deleted in deal with hackers

Snippet: An image of a notice sent by Georgia Tech’s information technology department warning students, professors and staff about the cybersecurity breach of the Canvas system it uses for assignments and grading is displayed on a phone, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Decatur, Georgia. (AP Photo/Michael Warren)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canvas-outage-college-students-exams-grades-3d55b9399ae87d49276f354e1c34c180

[2026-05-12 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robotmaker unveils first mass-produced ‘transformable mecha’ | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The 500kg mecha is capable of transforming into a four-legged mode.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/technology/3353295/chinese-robotmaker-unveils-first-mass-produced-transformable-mecha

[2026-05-12 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com swings back to profitability in first quarter though profits tumble 53%

Snippet: The subdued results came after the firm reported its first quarterly loss in the fourth quarter last year amid an ongoing price war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353291/jdcom-swings-back-profitability-first-quarter-though-profits-tumble-53?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com swings back to profitability in first quarter though profits tumble 53%

Snippet: The subdued results came after the firm reported its first quarterly loss in the fourth quarter last year amid an ongoing price war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353291/jdcom-swings-back-profitability-first-quarter-though-profits-tumble-53

[2026-05-12 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

Snippet: The company behind the popular Canvas software, which was hacked last week causing major disruption at thousands of universities and colleges, has paid the hackers not to publish stolen data online.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdepzg83x87o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report

Snippet: The IDF is establishing a factory that will produce first-person view (FPV) "suicide" drones, intended to employ approximately 200 haredi (ultra-Orthodox) soldiers, Army Radio reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-895890

[2026-05-12 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Digital platforms set to ignite PH football craze

Snippet: Digital platforms and lifestyle-driven content could play a key role in expanding football’s audience in the Philippines ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to global advertising firm Aleph during its media roundtable in Taguig City on Tuesday, May 12. Aleph said Filipino football fans are largely composed of Gen Z and young millennials, with social media and online highlights becoming major platforms for sports engagement and content discovery.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/videos/watch-digital-platforms-set-to-ignite-ph-football-craze/2341446

[2026-05-12 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Real-life Transformers: China’s Unitree debuts ‘mecha’ robot that shifts from 2 legs to 4

Snippet: The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company’s portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353262/real-life-transformers-chinas-unitree-debuts-mecha-robot-shifts-2-legs-4?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 18:54 UTC+10:00] [UBTech Robotics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Real-life Transformers: China’s Unitree debuts ‘mecha’ robot that shifts from 2 legs to 4

Snippet: The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company’s portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353262/real-life-transformers-chinas-unitree-debuts-mecha-robot-shifts-2-legs-4

[2026-05-12 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology

Snippet: Ahead of the US-China summit, the world’s two largest economies are preparing for a high-stakes meeting in Beijing, where US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet at a critical moment as personal chemistry and national rivalry collide on the global stage.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-895884

[2026-05-12 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Digital platforms to drive football boom in PH ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Global digital advertising firm Aleph is betting on digital platforms and lifestyle-driven content to significantly expand football engagement in the Philippines as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/sports/digital-platforms-to-drive-football-boom-in-ph-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/2341419

[2026-05-12 17:52 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: EU social media ban could come this summer, von der Leyen says

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that raising the social media age limit across the European Union is on the table, and a proposal could come as soon as this summer.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-social-media-ban-could-come-this-summer-ursula-von-der-leyen-says/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Potential security risk’: Unpacking the UK’s trust issues with Palantir

Snippet: London, United Kingdom – Trust, once lost, is hard to claw back. For Palantir Technologies, a leading defence and intelligence software firm in the United States, the trust that the company established in the United Kingdom on a one-British-pound ($1.37) National Health Service (NHS) contract during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 – which translated into a six-year relationship worth nearly 400 million pounds ($546m) – has recently eroded.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/12/palantir

[2026-05-12 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Presidential official proposes 'public dividends' from AI-driven boom

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The presidential chief of staff for policy on Tuesday proposed introducing public dividends to distribute the "fruits" from an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economic boom.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512008600315

[2026-05-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump heads to China to spread the gospel of American tech while emulating Xi Jinping on AI

Snippet: Tim Cook and Elon Musk, among other tech CEOS, will accompany the US president on a trip to China

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/12/trump-china-ai-big-tech-xi-jinping

[2026-05-12 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China’s silicon wafer rise adds pressure in AI chip race

Snippet: Samsung, SK hynix evaluating Chinese wafers; experts say technology gap remains significant

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736248

[2026-05-12 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: France and Kenya enter new partnerships in arts, sports, and technology

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Monday announced new partnerships in arts and sports and emphasized the need to leverage Africa's human capital abundance and France's technological advancement to grow economies.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/12/france-and-kenya-enter-new-partnerships-in-arts-sports-and-technology/

[2026-05-12 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea floats using AI profits for 'people's dividend'

Snippet: The administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has floated the idea of having members of the public receive dividends from the massive profits of chipmakers. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/south-korea-floats-using-ai-profits-for-people-s-dividend

[2026-05-12 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kakao Pay targets 10 million offline payment users by 2027

Snippet: Kakao Pay is ramping up its offline payment expansion, aiming to grow monthly offline payment users to 10 million by 2027 as competition intensifies in Korea’s digital payments market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736205

[2026-05-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chief financial regulator vows to scale up support for AI firms

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Tuesday that authorities will double the support for artificial intelligence (AI) firms.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512002800320

[2026-05-12 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Uplus signs first AI software export deal with Malaysia's Maxis

Snippet: LG Uplus said Tuesday it reached an agreement with Malaysian telecom operator Maxis to commercially launch its AI call assistant ixi-O in Malaysia, marking the first overseas rollout under the company’s global AI expansion strategy unveiled at MWC 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736179

[2026-05-12 15:23 UTC+10:00] [Cyberattacks and Hackers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Instructure Strikes Deal for Hackers for Return of Canvas Data

Snippet: The maker of Canvas, the software used by thousands of schools and universities around the world, said on Monday that it had reached a deal with the hackers that recently breached its systems for the return of stolen data and the destruction of any copies.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/canvas-instructure-hackers-deal.html

[2026-05-12 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia's trillion-dollar titans are powering — and distorting — its fastest growing stock markets

Snippet: As South Korea's and Taiwan's benchmark indexes surged to record highs this year — powered by Asia's trillion-dollar titans — it has raised concerns that their rallies are becoming dangerously dependent on a handful of artificial intelligence winners.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/tsmc-samsung-sk-hynixs-south-korea-taiwan-stocks-ai-chipmakers-concentration-risk.html

[2026-05-12 14:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korean hackers using AI to find cybersecurity blind spots, Google says

Snippet: State-sponsored hackers from North Korea and China have demonstrated "significant interest" in leveraging artificial intelligence to detect previously unknown cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Alphabet's Google said in a report Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736109

[2026-05-12 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Canvas parent company Instructure says 'agreement' reached with hackers

Snippet: Canvas is a learning management software used by educational facilities across the world, and was recently at the centre of a data hack. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/canvas-instructure-agreement-reached-hackers-shinyhunters/106670228

[2026-05-12 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N.K. hackers using AI to find cybersecurity blind spots, Google says

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- State-sponsored hackers from North Korea and China have demonstrated "significant interest" in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to detect previously unknown cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Alphabet's Google said in a report Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512005600320

[2026-05-12 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump claims that America has increasingly profited from trade with China, largely playing down the tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence that could rupture relations between the world's two largest economies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/world/trump-and-xi-dialed-down-the-trade-war-but-challenges-lurk-at-their-china-summit/2341308

[2026-05-12 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Helium tank and solvent shortages latest Iran war pain for tech suppliers

Snippet: (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Lauly Li and Kyodo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/helium-tank-and-solvent-shortages-latest-iran-war-pain-for-tech-suppliers2

[2026-05-12 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DICT Secretary Aguda denies resignation rumors

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/dict-secretary-henry-aguda-denies-resignation-rumors/

[2026-05-12 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kuaishou stock surges on reports of Kling AI unit spin-off

Snippet: The Chinese short-video platform’s shares jumped as much as 10 per cent amid $20 billion valuation of spin-off, Tencent investor talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3353214/kuaishou-stock-surges-reports-kling-ai-unit-spin?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Kuaishou Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kuaishou stock surges on reports of Kling AI unit spin-off

Snippet: The Chinese short-video platform’s shares jumped as much as 10 per cent amid $20 billion valuation of spin-off, Tencent investor talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3353214/kuaishou-stock-surges-reports-kling-ai-unit-spin

[2026-05-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GCash cracks down on online task scammers, intensifies anti-fraud campaign

Snippet: GCASH is intensifying its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/tmt-newswire/gcash-cracks-down-on-online-task-scammers-intensifies-anti-fraud-campaign/2341317

[2026-05-12 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics denies Dua Lipa's claim of using her photo without permission

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics on Tuesday denied claims by British pop singer Dua Lipa that the South Korean tech giant used her image on television packaging without permission, saying the image was used with authorization obtained through a content partner.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512004300320

[2026-05-12 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NPerspective by Natalie Jones

Snippet: Natalie Jones is ABC Education's Perth-based digital content creator, making educational videos and free resources for teachers and children.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/natalie-jones/4971296

[2026-05-12 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Construction Equipment wins Italian innovation award for AI safety tech

Snippet: HD Construction Equipment said Tuesday its emergency automated equipment stop technology (E-Stop) has won Italy’s SaMoTer Innovation Award, expanding its push in Europe’s tightly regulated construction market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736040

[2026-05-12 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Rival parties seek to woo voters with key campaign pledges ahead of local elections

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties have unveiled a package of campaign pledges ahead of the local elections, with the ruling Democratic Party (DP) focusing on promoting balanced regional development and artificial intelligence, while the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is vowing efforts to improve the housing market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512003300315

[2026-05-12 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: DroneShield insiders sold $67 million in shares. The watchdog has questions

Snippet: The corporate watchdog has launched a formal investigation into DroneShield, scrutinising the ASX-listed drone ‘gun’ company’s disclosures about a $67 million share sell-off by its former chief executive and two directors that wiped more than 30 per cent from its share price last November.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/droneshield-insiders-sold-67-million-in-shares-the-watchdog-has-questions-20260512-p5zvyo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Global reporters network] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Inside the digital hunt for Ukraine’s missing children

Snippet: THE HAGUE — The investigators and digital experts gathered in The Hague called it a “hackathon,” but the target was not a piece of software — it was missing Ukrainian children.Over two days in mid-April, teams from 18 countries convened in Europol’s headquarters to comb through photographs, social media profiles and metadata, seeking information about children believed to have been abducted by the Kremlin and taken to Russia, Belarus or occupied areas of Ukraine.“It looked a bit like a 1990s

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europol-investigates-abducted-ukrainian-children-russia-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: If Trump didn’t eat just burgers, what might he be served on his Beijing visit?

Snippet: Discover how Huaiyang cuisine – China’s diplomatic delicacy – balances tradition and innovation to win over world leaders, from Nixon to Trump, in Beijing’s high-stakes banquet diplomacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3353112/if-trump-didnt-eat-just-burgers-what-might-he-be-served-his-beijing-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Huaiyang Cuisine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: If Trump didn’t eat just burgers, what might he be served on his Beijing visit?

Snippet: Discover how Huaiyang cuisine – China’s diplomatic delicacy – balances tradition and innovation to win over world leaders, from Nixon to Trump, in Beijing’s high-stakes banquet diplomacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3353112/if-trump-didnt-eat-just-burgers-what-might-he-be-served-his-beijing-visit

[2026-05-12 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Byron Allen taking over as BuzzFeed CEO after buying majority stake for $120M

Snippet: BuzzFeed said Monday media entrepreneur Byron Allen will take over as the digital media company’s next CEO after he entered into a deal to buy a stake of about 52% in the digital media company for $120 million.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/media/byron-allen-taking-over-as-buzzfeed-ceo-after-buying-majority-stake-for-120m/

[2026-05-12 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese chip pioneer calls for focus on ‘pragmatic breakthroughs’ over chasing 2nm hype

Snippet: Richard Chang’s rare public remarks highlight importance of mature chips to China’s supply chain security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3353188/chinese-chip-pioneer-calls-focus-pragmatic-breakthroughs-over-chasing-2nm-hype?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Huawei Technologies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese chip pioneer calls for focus on ‘pragmatic breakthroughs’ over chasing 2nm hype

Snippet: Richard Chang’s rare public remarks highlight importance of mature chips to China’s supply chain security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3353188/chinese-chip-pioneer-calls-focus-pragmatic-breakthroughs-over-chasing-2nm-hype

[2026-05-12 09:10 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Texas accuses Netflix of spying on children in new lawsuit

Snippet: Ken Paxton accuses streamer of designing addictive platform and falsely representing data collection practices

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/11/texas-sues-netflix-lawsuit

[2026-05-12 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The next phase of robotics: How Chinese firms like AGIBOT are structuring global service networks

Snippet: At its 2026 Partner Conference, AGIBOT outlined a direction that reflects a broader inflection point in embodied artificial intelligence: the transition from capability-driven progress to deployment-oriented systems. The company’s messaging focused instead on how these systems are introduced, scaled, and operationalized in real-world environments, under the theme “Redefining Productivity in the AGI Era.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/the-next-phase-of-robotics-how-chinese-firms-like-agibot-are-structuring-global-service-networks/

[2026-05-12 08:43 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: BuzzFeed sold to Byron Allen, who will take over as CEO in $120m deal

Snippet: Allen, a media entrepreneur, to replace founder Jonah Peretti as chief executive with ‘significant’ cost cuts to come

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/buzzfeed-digital-media-deal-byron-allen

[2026-05-12 08:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘We are witnessing history’: The Big Short investor warns of Wall Street crash

Snippet: Michael Burry, the investor made famous in The Big Short, is warning that the Nasdaq 100 Index is headed toward a dramatic reversal after a “parabolic” surge that has driven technology valuations to unsustainable heights and Wall Street to record levels.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/we-are-witnessing-history-the-big-short-investor-warns-of-wall-street-crash-20260512-p5zvua.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump heads to China with Musk, Cook and top CEOs for Xi talks

Snippet: Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3353199/trump-heads-china-musk-cook-and-top-ceos-xi-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 07:49 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump heads to China with Musk, Cook and top CEOs for Xi talks

Snippet: Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3353199/trump-heads-china-musk-cook-and-top-ceos-xi-talks