[2026-07-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s StepFun claims it has unveiled the world’s first AI smartphone

Snippet: Tencent-backed firm launches the AI-native StepX Neo smartphone, challenging US tech giants amid Apple-OpenAI legal clashes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3360544/chinas-stepfun-claims-it-has-unveiled-worlds-first-ai-smartphone?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese in charge of AI revolution as 200 experts release dire warning

Snippet: Anthony Albanese will stamp his prime ministerial authority on Australia’s response to the AI revolution amid fears of mass layoffs and energy-guzzling data centres, creating an office within his own department to deal with the technology as he assures US firms Australia is open for business.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-in-charge-of-ai-revolution-as-200-experts-release-dire-warning-20260714-p60f77.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: TikTok policy chief defends safety measures amid EU push to limit children's social media access

Snippet: TikTok's policy chief defended the platform's safety measures as the European Union pushes ahead with restricting children's access to social media amid intensifying scrutiny of tech giants.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/tiktok-social-media-safety-measures-teens-bans-eu.html

[2026-07-14 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Actors Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial push AI as post-production tool

Snippet: Real-life couple and 'Blood vs Duty' co-stars Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial address the show's use of AI, saying the industry should embrace the technology as a tool to enhance post-production and not replace jobs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/videos/watch-actors-richard-gutierrez-barbie-imperial-push-ai-as-post-production-tool/2384029

[2026-07-14 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SoftBank Group CEO Son says there's no bubble in AI investments

Snippet: Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, speaks during a business event in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Miyuki Saito/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-son-softbank-ai-technology-97ce41a43624440aa2b91c025937b979

[2026-07-14 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ericsson Tumbles On Margin Headwinds Sparked By Memory Chip Inflation

Snippet: Ericsson shares in Stockholm plunged the most in 18 months after the Swedish telecom equipment giant warned that soaring component costs will pressure margins in its core networks business this quarter.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/ericsson-tumbles-margin-headwinds-sparked-memory-chip-inflation

[2026-07-14 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: IBM shares drop more than 17% after company warns second-quarter earnings fell short of expectations

Snippet: International Business Machines shares slipped double digits on Tuesday after the hardware, software and consulting provider released preliminary second-quarter results that fell short of expectations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/ibm-warns-second-quarter-earnings-fell-short-of-expectations.html

[2026-07-14 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Retail-trader 'bottleneck bros' eyeing AI supply chain can't wait for SK Hynix options

Snippet: SK Hynix options will debut Tuesday and likely be a smashing success, thanks to record-high retail trading activity and everyday folks trying to find the next big AI success story.The South Korean semiconductor sensation sold almost $27 billion of stock in its U.S. market-debut Friday and fits the bill for exactly the type of trade individual investors have been clamoring for: suppliers of technology and tools needed to power the AI boom.And those retail traders are bringing some serious firepower.Retail

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/retail-trader-bottleneck-bros-eyeing-ai-supply-chain-cant-wait-for-sk-hynix-options.html

[2026-07-14 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Battlefield dominance will belong to the side that owns the operating layer - opinion

Snippet: Much of today's defense-tech debate focuses on visible platforms: drones, loitering munitions, interceptors, lasers, autonomous vessels, and robotic systems. Each new system attracts headlines, procurement attention, and investor capital. Yet a deeper competition is taking shape in the digital layer that connects these systems into a battlefield network. The next defense-tech race is for the operating system of the battlefield.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-902446

[2026-07-14 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/foreign-business/hundreds-of-economists-say-we-must-act-now-on-ais-economic-impact-and-job-displacement-risks/2383963

[2026-07-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba to team up with Honor in race to build AI agentic devices

Snippet: Huawei spin-off Honor has been developing what it calls a ‘next-generation terminal operating system’, known as Agentic OS

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360525/alibaba-team-honor-race-build-ai-agentic-devices?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba to team up with Honor in race to build AI agentic devices

Snippet: Huawei spin-off Honor has been developing what it calls a ‘next-generation terminal operating system’, known as Agentic OS

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360525/alibaba-team-honor-race-build-ai-agentic-devices

[2026-07-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Digital Euro: Control & The End Of Financial Privacy

Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/digital-euro-control-end-financial-privacy

[2026-07-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock

Snippet: Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360531/trumps-20-hormuz-toll-jolts-markets-asia-adapts-oil-shock?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock

Snippet: Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3360531/trumps-20-hormuz-toll-jolts-markets-asia-adapts-oil-shock

[2026-07-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Malaysia says it is investigating tech commune run by ex-Coinbase executive

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-says-investigating-tech-commune-ex-coinbase-balaji-srinivasan/

[2026-07-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where is the priciest residential property? Hong Kong keeps crown, but livability drops

Snippet: Deutsche Bank cuts the financial hub’s quality-of-life standing as soaring expenses squeeze households, and Seoul emerges as a tech-driven regional competitor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3360501/where-priciest-residential-property-hong-kong-keeps-crown-livability-drops

[2026-07-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where is the priciest residential property? Hong Kong keeps crown, but livability drops

Snippet: Deutsche Bank cuts the financial hub’s quality-of-life standing as soaring expenses squeeze households, and Seoul emerges as a tech-driven regional competitor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3360501/where-priciest-residential-property-hong-kong-keeps-crown-livability-drops?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global AI boom sees China’s chip exports nearly double in first half of year

Snippet: Exports of automatic data processing machines and parts jumped more than 41 per cent to top US$138 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360503/global-ai-boom-sees-chinas-chip-exports-nearly-double-first-half-year?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Wang Jun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global AI boom sees China’s chip exports nearly double in first half of year

Snippet: Exports of automatic data processing machines and parts jumped more than 41 per cent to top US$138 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360503/global-ai-boom-sees-chinas-chip-exports-nearly-double-first-half-year

[2026-07-14 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/australia-finds-serious-gaps-response-online-child-sexual-abuse/

[2026-07-14 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares end higher on tech rebound despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714007452320

[2026-07-14 17:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares end higher on tech rebound despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday on a rebound in technology heavyweights, although investors remained concerned about renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence sector. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808681

[2026-07-14 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares end higher on tech rebound despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 6 paras; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714007451320

[2026-07-14 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares end higher on tech rebound despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday on a rebound in technology heavyweights, although investors remained concerned about renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714007400320

[2026-07-14 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares end higher on tech rebound despite Middle East tensions

Snippet: (3rd LD) Trump says U.S. will charge 20 pct fee on all cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714007200320

[2026-07-14 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Spy agency warns active Russian hackers targeting Australian industry

Snippet: Topic:Security Intelligence

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/cyber-warning-russian-hackers-targeting-critical-industries/106913734

[2026-07-14 16:09 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/european-union-sanctions-russians-human-rights-cybercrime/

[2026-07-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Microsoft Surface] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back

Snippet: Snappy performance, long battery life, great keyboard and excellent new haptic touchpad make the best of Windows 11

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/14/microsoft-surface-laptop-8-review

[2026-07-14 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tech companies rush to participate in gov't-led AI service project

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Major tech companies and startups have either declared or are reviewing participation in a government-backed project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) service accessible to everyone for free, industry sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714007000320

[2026-07-14 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung SDI clears key fire safety test for AI batteries

Snippet: Samsung SDI said Tuesday that its battery system for uninterruptible power supplies has passed a fire safety test conducted by global safety certification organization UL Solutions, a milestone expected to boost its competitiveness in the expanding artificial intelligence data center market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808397

[2026-07-14 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate

Snippet: DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360449/viral-photos-heavy-duty-drones-rescuing-chinas-flood-victims-spark-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 15:04 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate

Snippet: DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360449/viral-photos-heavy-duty-drones-rescuing-chinas-flood-victims-spark-debate

[2026-07-14 14:57 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son sees fusion power as key to AI’s future

Snippet: SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son said that in the not-so-distant future, nuclear fusion technology will offer the most realistic solution for powering AI data centers’ ballooning needs.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/14/companies/softbank-nuclear-fusion-power-ai/

[2026-07-14 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean firms moving beyond AI pilot projects: Google

Snippet: Korean companies are moving beyond artificial intelligence pilot projects and embedding the technology into their core operations, the heads of Google Korea and Google Cloud Korea said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808359

[2026-07-14 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's exports jump 27% in June on strong demand for AI

Snippet: Heavy equipment and cars are prepared for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 20, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-ai-tech-economy-29da1a43eba2961b57f6cfbe6f936e42

[2026-07-14 13:06 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hastings scales rare earths ambitions with Thai plant expansion

Snippet: In a show of confidence in the company’s downstream rare earths strategy, Hastings Technology Metals is set to double the planned output of its Thailand processing plant before major construction gets underway.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/hastings-scales-rare-earths-ambitions-with-thai-plant-expansion-20260714-p60f78.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreigners remain net sellers of S. Korean assets in June despite stock rally: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors remained net sellers of South Korean equities for the fifth consecutive month in June, central bank data showed Tuesday, despite a tech-led rally in the local stock market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714001900320

[2026-07-14 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares sharply down late Tue. morning on retail selling

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended losses late Tuesday morning, led by falls in semiconductors and other market heavyweights, amid investor worries over the renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714003800320

[2026-07-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese AI labs to challenge Thinking Machines Lab with new industry focus

Snippet: AI labs Yoolee and InfiX.ai say they aim to rival US start-up with industry-specific AI solutions, reduced costs and enhanced privacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3360411/chinese-ai-labs-challenge-thinking-machines-lab-new-industry-focus?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will a new focus help Chinese AI labs challenge Thinking Machines Lab?

Snippet: AI labs Yoolee and InfiX.ai say they aim to rival US start-up with industry-specific AI solutions, reduced costs and enhanced privacy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3360411/chinese-ai-labs-challenge-thinking-machines-lab-new-industry-focus

[2026-07-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's H1 ICT exports hit fresh high on AI boom: data

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products in the first half hit a fresh six-month high, boosted by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, government data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714002900320

[2026-07-14 10:52 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Controversial billboard truck pulled from Melbourne streets

Snippet: A truck fitted with digital billboards displaying controversial advertisements has been pulled off the road by Victoria Police, who claim it breaches vehicle registration standards.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/controversial-billboard-truck-pulled-from-melbourne-streets-20260710-p60edn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan's No. 2 chipmaker UMC starts photonic chip production in Singapore

Snippet: Taiwan's United Microelectronics Corp. is pursuing new connectivity technologies to meet AI demand. (Cheng Ting-Fang)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/taiwan-s-no.-2-chipmaker-umc-starts-photonic-chip-production-in-singapore

[2026-07-14 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Listing is a must': Chinese humanoid startups are rushing to launch IPOs

Snippet: BEIJING — Humanoid startup LimX Dynamics is getting ready to go public, just over four years after it was founded during the pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/chinese-humanoid-startups-ipo-limx-unitree.html

[2026-07-14 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese robot startup LimX Dynamics raises $200m to improve autonomy

Snippet: LimX Dynamics' humanoid robot Oli is displayed at the company's headquarters in Shenzhen, China, on July 3. LimX needs real-world data to make its robots more autonomous. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/chinese-robot-startup-limx-dynamics-raises-200m-to-improve-autonomy

[2026-07-14 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Snippet: Nathalie using the Yuka app

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8wlplellvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Betting on Shenzhen over Silicon Valley

Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/cnbcs-the-china-connection-newsletter-betting-on-shenzhen-over-silicon-valley.html

[2026-07-14 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 28.8 Million Queries: The AI Heist That Tripped No Alarms

Snippet: Authored by Joseph Hoefer via RealClearDefense,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/288-million-queries-ai-heist-tripped-no-alarms

[2026-07-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Startup RLWRLD seeks to tackle demographic decline with its dexterity robot foundation model

Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Dexterity, or mimicking the delicate movements of the human hand, is considered the final frontier for physical artificial intelligence (AI).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260710002800320