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Newest first · UTC+10:00Louisiana Tech clear for move this summer to Sun Belt after settlement with Conference USA
Conference USA and Louisiana Tech have agreed on a settlement that will allow the Bulldogs to depart that league for the Sun Belt Conference this summer instead of having to wait another year.
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AI giant Anthropic hires Australian boss as it opens local office
US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has appointed long-time enterprise software executive Theo Hourmouzis as its first general manager for Australia and New Zealand, as the Claude maker formally opens its Sydney office this week.
· David Swan
Seoul stocks open higher ahead U.S. big tech earnings
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened higher on Tuesday ahead of earnings releases this week from U.S. big tech companies, such as Alphabet and Meta, amid an extended crisis in the Middle East.
· Kang Jae-eun
Hong Kong foil coach believes World Fencing League ‘positive move’ for sport
Greg Koenig, who helped turn Ryan Choi into a world champion, stated that global contest is a new way to use technology and engage audiences
· Mike Chan
Hong Kong foil coach believes World Fencing League ‘positive move’ for sport
Greg Koenig, who helped turn Ryan Choi into a world champion, stated that global contest is a new way to use technology and engage audiences
· Mike Chan
'Exploiting loopholes': New move could force tech giants to pay for Australian news content
Tech media giants like Meta and Google walked away from the original media bargaining laws in 2024. Source: AAP / Jonathan Raa
· Sbsaustralia
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
· Reuters
Online privacy guidelines underscore key role of parents and teachers
Practical tips issued by Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner are a timely step as children expand their digital footprints more than ever today
· SCMP Editorial
Online privacy guidelines underscore key role of parents and teachers
Practical tips issued by Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner are a timely step as children expand their digital footprints more than ever today
· SCMP Editorial
US supreme court hears whether smartphone location data warrants infringe users’ privacy
Lawyer for DoJ argued actions taken in public while in possession of a smartphone afforded no expectation of privacy
· Sanya Mansoor
Elon Musk’s long-awaited courtroom battle with Sam Altman poised to spill Silicon Valley dirt
A long-anticipated courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicked off in California Monday — and the legal brawl is poised to spill mounds of inside gossip and dirty laundry from Silicon Valley in the weeks ahead.
· Marc Vartabedian
China’s DeepSeek prices new V4 AI model at 97% below OpenAI’s GPT-5.5
DeepSeek’s move aims to attract more enterprise clients, developers and agent-based users, according to an academic
· Minxiao Chang
China’s DeepSeek prices new V4 AI model at 97% below OpenAI’s GPT-5.5
DeepSeek’s move aims to attract more enterprise clients, developers and agent-based users, according to an academic
· Minxiao Chang
Italian archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim for first time
Archaeologists in Italy's Pompeii have for the first time used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the appearance of one of the victims of the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city nearly 2,000 years ago.
· REUTERS
Pompeii researchers use AI to create stunning digital portrait of victim who tried to escape eruption
Archaeologists from the ancient ruined site of Pompeii have used AI to digitally generate a portrait of one of the 2,000 people who died during the volcanic eruption that destroyed the Roman city.
· Ella Morrison
Security fears as WA prepares to roll out digital drivers licences
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· Jasmine Hughes
22-Year-Old Indian Man Dupes "Horny" Guys Online With Fake Blonde Female MAGA Influencer
A 22-year-old medical student from northern India found an unlikely way to fund his education: building a fake online influencer using artificial intelligence, according to The Daily Beast and Wired.
· Tyler Durden
[Andrew Sheng] Moving to stable, inclusive order
The old order is being destroyed before our eyes. With volatility players making billions from Trump’s “war-on, war-off” announcements on the Iranian war, the rest of us are finally convinced that geopolitical rivalry is all about who controls energy, water, food and technology. Geography and ego determine destiny.
· Korea Herald
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
China has said it is blocking tech giant Meta from an acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, tightening scrutiny of investment in domestic startups developing frontier technologies from the United States.
· Al Jazeera
When a click costs millions
The USD 2.5 million cyber breach at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance exemplifies weak behaviours and cyber defenses, but it also manifests deeper systemic challenges. It shows a lack of infrastructure, governance, and protective measures where operational and institutional processes have not been developed and evolve…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lankan ICT companies enhancing Sri Lanka–Japan ICT partnership by attending Japan IT Week 2026 - DailyNews
Sri Lankan Information Communication Technology (ICT) companies participated in Japan IT Week Spring 2026, held from April 6th to 10th at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan in collaboration with the The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan,
· Gayan Abeykoon
CDB introduces Lanka’s First Sound Box driving financial inclusion - DailyNews
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has introduced the Sound Box as part of its continued focus on digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Visa appoints Suresh Sethi as Group Country Manager for India and South Asia - DailyNews
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced that Suresh Sethi has been appointed Group Country Manager for India and South Asia. In this role, Suresh will lead Visa’s strategy and operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sell-X Office Automation and TecCoop inks deal to drive digital transformation in cooperative sector - DailyNews
A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cooperative and technology sectors was marked on April 23, at Monarch Imperial, with the signing of a strategic partnership between Sell-X and TecCoop.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CRIB and LRA announce soft launch of AI-Powered DDCR model
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in partnership with Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) as its technical partner, announced the soft launch of the AI-powered Digital Dynamic Credit Ratings (DDCR) model, a transformative initiative set to reshape how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be benefited when…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Digital Currency Proposal for BRICS 2026 Agenda - DailyNews
In 2026, the global financial system is witnessing a shift that could alter the functioning of world trade.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Guidelines on optimal use of digital technologies in remote delivery of public services - DailyNews
In view of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East region, particularly since February 28, 2026, and the associated global economic trends, the Government initially took steps to maintain limited office services to minimise the pressure on national fuel stocks due to fuel supply constraints and overall energy manageme…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Offensive powerhouse Georgia Tech continues dominant run through ACC
Georgia Tech’s Jarren Advincula (2) throws to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
· Eric Olson
Casualty list from AI bubble moves up a gear as Apple's Tim Cook exits
Tim Cook is a cautious and thoughtful man who has prioritised user privacy. (AP: Apple)
· Ian Verrender
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby under investigation for ‘thousands’ of potential gambling violations
Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby is on an indefinite leave of absence from the football team and will seek treatment for a gambling addiction, the school said in a statement Monday.
· Malik Smith
China's carmakers surge past Japan, European peers with AI, battery tech
The Z convertible EV from BYD's luxury brand Denza seen at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Texas Tech QB Sorsby enters treatment program for gambling
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby watches the school’s NFL football pro day, March 26, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
Kalshi, Polymarket Among 27 Prediction Platforms Banned In Brazil
Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com,
· Tyler Durden
Meet the educational operating system for elite youth: ICL Academy
ICL Academy reflects a broader global shift in how young talent is developed, contributing to evolving approaches in digital and hybrid K–12 education. Positioned at the intersection of academia, athletics, and the rapidly expanding creator economy, ICL has evolved far beyond a traditional accredited school into a d…
· Kaitlyn Gomez
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reveal the face of one of the victims
A digital portrait represents a man who was among 2 victims discovered as they attempted to flee the city during the AD 79 volcanic eruption
· Associated Press
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reveal the face of one of the victims
A digital portrait represents a man who was among 2 victims discovered as they attempted to flee the city during the AD 79 volcanic eruption
· Associated Press
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and appearance in an apparent attempt to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations.
· Ian Youngs
BYD confirms talks on F1 entry with eye on testing EV tech
BYD luxury brand Yangwang showcases its Xtreme electric supercar at the Beijing Auto Show. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· Staff Writer
Capitals cool on Brussels age-check app
BRUSSELS — National capitals are skeptical and even downright dismissive of a new application created by the European Commission to check the age of internet users, government ministers and officials told POLITICO.
· Eliza Gkritsi
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Inclusive growth seen in Region 6 as unemployment, poverty decrease
Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
PBBM orders P17.27B release to build 4,960 classrooms nationwide, close learning gaps
Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
· The Manila Times
Apple Fixes Bug That Allowed FBI To Read Deleted Signal Messages
Authored by Brian Quarmby via CoinTelegraph.com,
· Tyler Durden
Digital reconstruction unveils face of ancient Pompeii victim using AI
A view of the Pompeii Archeological Park, near Naples, southern Italy, on Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
· Giada Zampano
Where is the counter-drone tech in Israel's North? - analysis
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, hostile drones continue to attack and kill Israeli troops, most recently 19 year-old Sgt. Idan Fooks. Hezbollah’s persistent use of their inexpensive yet effective unmanned systems begs the question: where are the counter-UAS systems meant to neutralize the threat?
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
The bully can’t be the victim
LAST week, the wife of Quezon city councilor Alfred Vargas posted in her social media account that she had filed 20 counts (I repeat, 20 counts) of cyber libel against an individual whom she did not name.
· Charlie V. Manalo