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Newest first · UTC+11:00Kamikaze Drone Maker Raises $320 Million In U.S. IPO As 'War Unicorns' Rise
The rise of "war unicorns" will be an impressive development to watch over the next several years, as we've diligently laid out for readers for months, well before the U.S.-Iran conflict, how a massive government push and in capital markets would begin to prioritize the next generation of defense-tech firms rather t…
· Tyler Durden
Tech and AI sovereignty in focus as tension and war grip Middle East | The National
Tension related to Iran and the crisis in the Middle East have spurred conversations about the idea of technological sovereignty and, more specifically, artificial intelligence sovereignty.
· Cody Combs
EU’s new age verification app designed for surveillance – Telegram founder
The EU’s newly unveiled age‑verification app is a “surveillance tool” disguised as a privacy‑respecting solution, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned. Security researchers were reportedly able to bypass its protections in under two minutes.
· RT
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy
· Xiaofei Xu
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy
· Xiaofei Xu
SoftBank to sell US startup Brain's AI smartphone in Japan
SoftBank will hold exclusive sales Japanese rights to the Natural AI Phone for a year. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
· Staff Writer
Screenwriter for Leo DiCaprio’s ‘Captain Planet’ surprised to find he’s listed as an advisor to Ryan Kavanaugh-backed SuperFile
On Tuesday, we told you about an eyebrow-raising tech startup dubbed SuperFile that has attracted Hollywood investors Patricia Heaton and Jason Derulo and with Ryan Kavanaugh at the center of the intrigue.
· Tatiana Siegel
Manacled Manus: the limits of ‘Singapore washing’ for China AI
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· Minghao Sun
Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre
Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre
Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation
· Vivian Au
Donald Tusk claims Russian-backed crypto firm influenced Polish politics
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, file)
· Claudia Ciobanu
WATCH: DOST pushes electric jeepney conversion as fuel costs rise
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing to convert traditional jeepneys to electric-powered jeepneys, noting that the shift would be both environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient for drivers. In an interview with _The Manila Times_ on April 17, 2026, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said co…
· The Manila Times
WATCH: DOST turns over mobile command vehicle to Muntinlupa to boost disaster response
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on April 17, 2026 turns over the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle with Triage Technology (MoCCoV) to the city government of Muntinlupa, which aims to improve the city’s disaster response. The fully equipped mobile incident command center is designed to address threat…
· The Manila Times
U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty
U.S. tech companies are ramping up lobbying of government officials at home and further afield amid the Iran war, as they look to defend their interests and map out contingency plans, industry insiders told CNBC.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Brussels launched an age checking app. Hackers say it took them 2 minutes to break it.
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s unveiling of a mobile app to check people’s age online has quickly turned sour, as cybersecurity experts found glaring privacy and security problems with the code.
· Émile Marzolf, Ellen O'Regan, Eliza Gkritsi
How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu
Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs
· Iris Deng
How Amazon uses closer China supply ties to counter tariffs, Shein and Temu
Amazon’s warehousing hub in Shenzhen streamlines shipping for Chinese sellers, cutting costs and delays amid rising competition and tariffs
· Iris Deng
Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up
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· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns Huawei chips for DeepSeek AI models would be ‘horrible’ for US
DeepSeek on Huawei chips could help China – powered by ‘abundant’ energy and large pool of researchers – catch up with US in AI: Nvidia CEO
· Coco Feng
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns Huawei chips for DeepSeek AI models would be ‘horrible’ for US
DeepSeek on Huawei chips could help China – powered by ‘abundant’ energy and large pool of researchers – catch up with US in AI: Nvidia CEO
· Coco Feng
China's Agibot eyes multifold expansion of humanoid robot production
Agibot's new A3 humanoid robot was priced at 372,200 yuan ($54,000) on its website on Friday. It is 173cm tall, weighs 55 kilograms and is equipped with a battery that lasts 10 hours. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
The best Watches and Wonders 2026 launches, from Cartier and Hublot to Patek Philippe
This year’s event brings new editions of legendary pieces, such as the Tudor Black Bay and H. Moser & Cie’s Reebok collab, as well as innovative tech and materials
· Josiah Ng
The best Watches and Wonders 2026 launches, from Cartier and Hublot to Patek Philippe
This year’s event brings new editions of legendary pieces, such as the Tudor Black Bay and H. Moser & Cie’s Reebok collab, as well as innovative tech and materials
· Josiah Ng
China’s e-commerce platforms hit with 3.6b yuan fine for food safety violations
Seven platforms, including Meituan, Taobao and Tmall, were fined and ordered to ‘rectify their illegal activities’ following an investigation
· Ji Siqi
China’s e-commerce platforms hit with 3.6b yuan fine for food safety violations
Seven platforms, including Meituan, Taobao and Tmall, were fined and ordered to ‘rectify their illegal activities’ following an investigation
· Ji Siqi
Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms
European chip startups developing alternative technology to Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are eyeing big funding rounds as they look to scale amid the AI boom.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans
SEOUL, South Korea — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence.
· Agence France-Presse
ChatGPT can now read Korea's HWP documents
OpenAI said Friday that its generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT now supports Korea’s widely used HWP and HWPX document formats, allowing users to upload and analyze files without conversion.
· Jie Ye-eun
Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics warn of up to 30 tln-won loss from planned general strike
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday argued the tech giant may lose up to 30 trillion won (US$20.3 billion) in profit this year alone should it go ahead with its walkout as planned.
· Kim Boram
Google removes 175.5m ads in Korea as AI tightens enforcement
Google said Friday it has removed 175.5 million policy-violating ads in South Korea last year, as the US tech giant stepped up enforcement using its artificial intelligence model Gemini.
· Jie Ye-eun
IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon
The IDF has operated its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time, using it in an operation in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Enhypen’s Jungwon named ambassador for ‘Seoul International Garden Show’
Singer to promote citywide festival through campaigns, events, digital content
· Kim Jae-heun
Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startup
· Danmilmo
LG Uplus signs Tokyo Accord with Japanese telecom firms on 6G, AI
LG Uplus said Friday it signed the Tokyo Accord with Japanese telecom operators to expand cooperation in 6G and artificial intelligence.
· Jie Ye-eun
‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones
Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’
· Justinmccurry
UAE among top nations for AI adoption and talent amid investment boost | The National
The UAE is among the top nations globally in AI adoption and attracting talent as it institutes policies including mandating AI education and boosting investments in the sector, according to a Stanford University report.
· Sarmad Khan
Manycore shares up as much as 185% in first day of Hong Kong trading
Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)
· Staff Writer
US cloud dominance a risk to European security — report
PARIS, France — More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable.
· Agence France-Presse
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 15 Recap: 100 Percent F**ked Up (Season 2 Finale)
Look what this place does to you. It’s an exhausted Victoria Javadi’s observation to Whitaker, while they labor to complete digital case dictation, and in her tabulation of individual staff maladies is The Pitt’s entire second season. (Look what it did to us!) Langdon Watch™ for a doctor 186 days sober, continuing w…
· Johnny Loftus
Manycore shares open up 175% in first day of Hong Kong trading
Manycore executives attend a listing ceremony for the spatial design software provider in Hong Kong on April 17. (Cissy Zhou)
· Staff Writer
China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different
Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies
· Vincent Chow
China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different
Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies
· Vincent Chow
Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence, pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.
· Yonhap
US Army Trials Unmanned Hunter Wolf Robot With Gun, Radar In Combat Drills
The U.S. Army is quietly putting armed robots through their paces alongside real soldiers - and new footage suggests these machines could soon be a regular sight on tomorrow’s battlefields.
· Tyler Durden
Putin accidentally created a high-tech Ukrainian defense that he has no idea how to handle
It’s now been over four years since Vladimir Putin launched the attack he expected to conquer Ukraine in a week — and unexpectedly created a high-tech military juggernaut that continues to humiliate him.
· Post Editorial Board
Space Nuclear Power Initiative Sends Reactor Companies Flying
An announcement from the administration's Science and Technology Director, Michael Kratsios, regarding the establishment of the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power sent reactor development companies higher over the following trading days.
· Tyler Durden
China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told
US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology
· Lucy Quaggin
China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told
US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology
· Lucy Quaggin