Topic: Technology — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Japan Innovation Party (JIP), the junior partner in the country’s ruling coalition, on Wednesday called for the swift introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, citing China’s constant naval expansion into the Pacific.
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[2026-06-18 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.
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[2026-06-18 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A model of the planned Johor Tech Smart City is displayed during the project's launch event in the southern Malaysian state of Johor on June 12. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)
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[2026-06-18 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Marvell President Chris Koopmans says the company has already engaged with TSMC about using the latter's A14 chip production technology for its next-generation products. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Cheng Ting-Fang and Getty Images)
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[2026-06-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country over a supposed “Russian threat.” Previous media reports have, however, suggested that Berlin and other NATO member states are plotting offensive cyber operations against Moscow.
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[2026-06-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country over a supposed “Russian threat.” Previous media reports have, however, suggested that Berlin and other NATO member states are plotting offensive cyber operations against Moscow.
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[2026-06-18 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A price rise for 2026’s new iPhone models is inevitable, according to Apple chief executive Tim Cook, as the tech industry continues to battle out-of-control component prices driven by an explosion in AI data centre development.
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[2026-06-18 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.
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[2026-06-18 10:47 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: June 18, 2026 10:47 | News
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[2026-06-18 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Thursday it has begun shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, the 12-layer HBM4E, to major global customers, marking another step in the race to supply next-generation memory for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
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[2026-06-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK hynix said Thursday it has shipped samples of its 12-layer HBM4E, the next generation of high-bandwidth memory for artificial intelligence, to major customers, moving the company into the customer-qualification stage roughly three weeks after rival Samsung Electronics claimed the industry's first such shipment.
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[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After the 1 trillion yen SpaceJet flop, Japan is pinning its hopes on an aerospace comeback to bridge the technology gap with China
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[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After the 1 trillion yen SpaceJet flop, Japan is pinning its hopes on an aerospace comeback to bridge the technology gap with China
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[2026-06-18 09:52 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: For tourists from Melbourne and other Australian cities, the smartphone has long since become the essential travel tool. It stores boarding passes, booking information, insurance, banking apps, maps, translators, and communication with hotels or transfer drivers.
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[2026-06-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Residents of Washington state are more concerned about artificial intelligence replacing jobs than workers anywhere else in the United States, according to a new report released in June 2026. The study, conducted by IP address provider Floxy, comes amid growing concerns about workplace automation after more than 54,000 American jobs were reportedly lost to AI-related workforce reductions last year.
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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.
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[2026-06-18 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Honolulu’s multimillion-dollar investment in new building permit software may be showing signs of paying off after a stormy start that saw some permitting staff pleading for a return to the old system.
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[2026-06-18 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Wacoal's Melooop technology used to form bra cups can be applied to make auto interior parts. (Wacoal)
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[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.
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[2026-06-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People attempt to pull passengers out of a plane after it crashed on a highway Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. (Zayra Garza via AP)
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[2026-06-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks about topics including politics and artificial intelligence, Monday, June 8, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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[2026-06-18 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In a world of constant connectivity through smartphones and social media, a computer maker that became synonymous with 1980s tech has introduced a retro flip phone – the Callback, aimed at cashing in on the growing nostalgia for a less-connected time.
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[2026-06-18 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In a world of constant connectivity through smartphones and social media, a computer maker that became synonymous with 1980s tech has introduced a retro flip phone – the Callback, aimed at cashing in on the growing nostalgia for a less-connected time.
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[2026-06-18 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson, file)
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[2026-06-18 04:50 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The West should come together to rein in the most capable artificial intelligence models to keep China at bay, leaders and top AI CEOs agreed in talks on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-18 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis called for a U.S.-led coalition to shape rules and standards around artificial intelligence at a meeting with tech leaders and heads of state, including President Donald Trump, CNBC has learned.
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[2026-06-18 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-18 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: AI will lead to more need for workers rather than make people redundant, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted during an appearance at a tech conference in Paris.
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[2026-06-18 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: JetBlue Airways told CNBC on Wednesday that it will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech operations bases there and at LaGuardia Airport in New York this fall as it seeks to reduce costs and beef up service in Florida, though it noted that no staff will lose their jobs.
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chery Automobile says that its KunPeng Sky Optimus engine has the best thermal efficiency. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
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[2026-06-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Mohammed Matar, 11, participates in a psychological support session using a virtual reality headset in a tent operated by a medical technology team in Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Esta imagen publicada por Pixar muestra al personaje de Jessie, con la voz de Joan Cusack, en una escena de “Toy Story 5". (Pixar-Disney via AP)
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Workers around the world are using artificial intelligence, and commonly putting in unpaid time. But many still feel uneasy about their jobs and are not engaged in the workplace.
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[2026-06-18 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Snap's new $2,195 augmented-reality glasses are being viewed by Wall Street analysts less as a mass-market consumer device and more as a developer kit, given the expensive price point.
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[2026-06-18 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The first "commercially useful" quantum computer will be available in the next five-to-seven years, Amazon's top artificial intelligence executive told CNBC on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-18 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Two months after its unexpected artificial intelligence rebrand, Allbirds is changing its name to Smartbird and appointing a new chief executive.
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[2026-06-18 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The fifth instalment of Toy Story has received mixed reviews from critics, who have describe it as being "a warm and wry update" to an otherwise now "played out" franchise.
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[2026-06-17 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The “Toy Story” movies, like “Star Wars” and those games Michael Jordan played with the Washington Wizards, pose a problem of canon.
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[2026-06-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe
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[2026-06-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe
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[2026-06-17 22:59 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Politico
Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not sought a carve-out to U.S. export controls imposed on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, a spokesperson said ahead of a lunch between G7 leaders and tech CEOs.
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[2026-06-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: UK financial technology company Revolut is working to expand its partnership base in the UAE, as it secured key licences from authorities to bring it a step closer to launching full-scale operations in the Emirates.
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[2026-06-17 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Wary of Israel's spies and advanced eavesdropping technology, mediators working on the US-Iran deal due to be signed on Friday resorted to maximum secrecy and misinformation to prevent them from gauging the progress or direction of the process in case of sabotage.
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[2026-06-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hefei-based firm has attracted 17 cornerstone investors and plans to use proceeds for R&D, acquisitions and expansion
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[2026-06-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [CFMEE] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hefei-based firm has attracted 17 cornerstone investors and plans to use proceeds for R&D, acquisitions and expansion
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[2026-06-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US futures are attempting to bounce back from yesterday’s losses on Wall Street led by Tech. As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100 futures lead the charge, with gains of 0.5% versus 0.1% for the S&P 500 future, although both are off session highs. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge continues, with shares adding another 3% in the pre-market while Mag 7 are mixed: NVDA is up 0.4%, while GOOGL is down 0.5%.
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