How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle
Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high
· Themis Qi
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Newest first · UTC+11:00IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
The International Monetary Fund warned that the closure and reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz might become the new reality for the waterway, similar to what happened with the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb in the Red Sea.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
What can the IDF learn from Ukraine about emerging Hezbollah FPV threat? - comment
Hezbollah has increasingly been using first-person-view (FPV) explosive suicide drones against Israeli forces in Lebanon, and while these technologies and tactics have been emerging in the Levant, they have long been established in the war between Ukraine and Russia. Drone warfare has rapidly evolved in the Russia-U…
· MICHAEL STARR
UK regulators rushing to assess risks of latest Anthropic AI model: report
British financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government’s cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
· Reuters
Toyota unveils new version of basketball-shooting AI robot
Toyota's latest CUE7 humanoid robot sets up to shoot a free throw at Toyota Arena Tokyo on April 12. (Photo by Munemasa Horio)
· Staff Writer
By Sarah Spina-Matthews
Sarah Spina-Matthews is a journalist and digital producer with the ABC's national news desk, based in Brisbane.
Scientists warn of astronomy brain drain after telescope deal is axed
Australian access to European Southern Observatory facilities, like Chile's powerful Very Large Telescope (VLT), may soon become limited. (Supplied: A. Trigo/ESO)
· Ellen Phiddian
Futuristic AI ‘grape ripeness detector’ could overhaul wine industry
Scientists have created an AI-powered “grape ripeness detector” designed to make wine production more efficient, combining the use of technology with vineyard expertise in pursuit of the best wine for consumers.
· Fox News
Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed
An elite sheriff’s deputy was allegedly caught swiping on a dating app during a standoff with a suspect following a high-speed chase.
· Titus Wu
The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial
In both Republican and Democratic states, scepticism and hostility towards an unregulated construction boom is growing
· Editorial
How Iran's universities became a target of US-Israeli attacks
On 6 April, a blast ripped through Iran's top engineering university. No casualties were reported, but multiple buildings - notably those housing an artificial intelligence centre - were damaged.
· Middleeasteye
Japan's SoftBank launches unit to develop homegrown AI
A SoftBank data center. The company is building more infrastructure in Japan to run artificial intelligence systems. (SoftBank)
· Staff Writer
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Globe promotes safer digital spaces for North Luzon youth
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· The Manila Times
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Audacity’ On AMC, About A Desperate Silicon Valley Tech Bro And The Unethical Therapist He Blackmails
During the first episode of the new AMC dramedy The Audacity, we kept asking ourselves why we would want to spend time with more tech bro a-holes. We already laughed at them in Silicon Valley and got annoyed at them in shows like WeCrashed and Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber. How was this going to be any different…
· Joel Keller
UN clearing a path for AI governance
WITH little fanfare, the United Nations has assembled a team of 40 leading experts from different backgrounds to assess how artificial intelligence is transforming modern life and establish the framework to ensure that the transformation aligns with ethical and societal values.
· The Editorial Board
Preventing PTSD in real time: AI-powered first-aid app available in English, Hebrew, and Arabic
While physical first-aid kits are a staple in many homes and vehicles, the “psychological golden hour” following a traumatic event often goes untreated.
· JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy
Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy
Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain
· Edith Lin
Riders claim popular taxi app is sneakily scamming customers: ‘Thought it was an honest mistake’
If you’ve ever called an Uber, Lyft or a taxi during rush hour or after a late night out, you know all too well how expensive the ride could be.
· Fabiana Buontempo
Drone tech's impact on warfare: From tactical drones to high-precision missiles
In a recent podcast episode, Menahem Landau, a prominent figure in the defense technology sector, shared his expert insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of military technology.
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How Iran's universities became a target of US-Israeli attacks
On 6 April, a blast ripped through Iran's top engineering university. No casualties were reported, but multiple buildings - notably those housing an artificial intelligence centre - were damaged.
· Middleeasteye
Progress hailed as Hong Kong, Shanghai link digital authentication systems
Push for digital integration has already yielded practical results, Hong Kong official says
· Oscar Liu
Progress hailed as Hong Kong, Shanghai link digital authentication systems
Push for digital integration has already yielded practical results, Hong Kong official says
· Oscar Liu
Globe spotlights AI-powered energy efficiency at MWC 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Globe has tapped technology to make energy use more efficient, help build a more climate transition-ready digital infrastructure, and expand renewable energy.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters’ help
TikTok users increasingly say the app has steered them toward diagnosing medical problems not yet identified
· Kari Paul
NYC Ballet dancer shares her experience with hearing loss
A dancer with the New York City Ballet is among the first to wear hearing aids onstage, and more people could benefit from the technology. While hearing loss is common in older adults, it can happen at any age. (AP video/Shelby Lum)
· Adithi Ramakrishnan
Is AI the greatest art heist in history?
New technologies of reproduction are plundering the art world – and getting away with it
· Molly Crabapple
'Stop hiring humans'? Silicon Valley confronts AI job panic
SAN FRANCISCO — AI industry insiders want workers to code smarter, think harder and lean into their humanity — but still dodge the question of how many jobs artificial intelligence will destroy.
· Agence France-Presse
How archaeologists used technology to rediscover ancient Egyptian city on the Nile Delta - study
The oldest ruins of the ancient Egyptian city of Buto, dating to approximately 2,600 years ago, have been rediscovered by archaeologists testing new technology meant to aid in locating structures buried deep beneath the surface.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A ceasefire won't stop Iran's military industry-analysis
A ceasefire with Iran may have stopped the immediate exchange of missiles or drones, but just like the last war, less than a year ago, it will not halt the technological processes that underpin Iran’s arsenal of ballistic missiles and drones still aimed at and primed to be launched toward Israel and the Gulf states.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
‘Too powerful for the public’: Inside Anthropic’s bid to win the AI publicity war
The firm says it withheld an AI model on cybersecurity grounds but sceptics say this was hype to lure investment
· Aisha Down
Colleague Skill: AI job fears in China set off viral spread of supposed ability harvester
Project claims to distil co-workers’ skills into downloadable form – not to mention luminaries like Steve Jobs and Buddha
· Ben Jiang
Colleague Skill: AI job fears in China set off viral spread of supposed ability harvester
Project claims to distil co-workers’ skills into downloadable form – not to mention luminaries like Steve Jobs and Buddha
· Ben Jiang
AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford
Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes
· Sheheryar Bilal
AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford
Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes
· Sheheryar Bilal
Gatchalian seeks review of BIR digital system, reminds public of Apr 15 ITR filing deadline
SENATOR Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the status of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s digitalization program, stressing the urgency of making tax compliance easier, faster, and more accessible for Filipino taxpayers, especially with the April 15 deadline for filing income tax returns (…
· The Manila Times
[Yoo Choon-sik] AI computing center to test discipline, resolve
The pace of innovation in artificial intelligence remains exceptionally fast, even by the standards of the biggest past innovations, with investment flowing at a scale that surpasses any industrial transformation. In this environment, success depends less on vision than on disciplined execution, where speed must be …
· Korea Herald
Hong Kong balancing financial security, innovation as nation’s ‘firewall’: Paul Chan
City’s finance chief says security is key to China’s high-quality growth as geopolitical tensions drive risks to energy supplies, financial markets
· Denise Tsang
Hong Kong balancing financial security, innovation as nation’s ‘firewall’: Paul Chan
City’s finance chief says security is key to China’s high-quality growth as geopolitical tensions drive risks to energy supplies, financial markets
· Denise Tsang
EBy Evelyn Leckie
Evelyn Leckie is a court reporter in Adelaide and was previously a digital producer for ABC's Insiders and Offsiders television programs.
Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand
South Korean carmaker bets on local partnerships and technology as global brands prepare fresh push into China’s fast-moving EV market
· Daniel Ren
Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand
South Korean carmaker bets on local partnerships and technology as global brands prepare fresh push into China’s fast-moving EV market
· Daniel Ren
What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion
For the past month, those of us who have been going regularly to protective shelters have formed new friendships and gathered unexpected stories. There is reportedly even a matchmaking app for singles in shelters. Stories are being shared on social media, and one Hebrew daily even runs a column called “Shelter Chatt…
· BARBARA SOFER
EcoPro secures $4.3m for solid-state battery material development
EcoPro Innovation said Sunday its subsidiary EcoPro Lithium has secured 6 million Canadian dollars ($4.33 million) in research funding from Natural Resources Canada to develop lithium metal anodes for solid-state batteries.
· Jeon Ji-woo
China family creates AI clone to comfort elderly mum after only son dies in car accident
Tech team which ‘deceives people’s emotions’ make virtual copy of dead son who ‘talks’ to his mother via video, says he works in another city
· Alice Yan
China family creates AI clone to comfort elderly mum after only son dies in car accident
Tech team which ‘deceives people’s emotions’ make virtual copy of dead son who ‘talks’ to his mother via video, says he works in another city
· Alice Yan