[2026-08-27 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Komatsu to triple size of US maintenance hub amid AI copper rush

Snippet: Copper mine development in the U.S. is booming thanks to a number of demand and policy factors. (Komatsu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/komatsu-to-triple-size-of-us-maintenance-hub-amid-ai-copper-rush

[2026-08-27 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Meta agrees to $17bn settlement over claims of child social media addiction | The National

Snippet: Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, has agreed to a major settlement over allegations about the addictiveness of its social platforms for children.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/meta-settlement-social-media-addiction-instagram/

[2026-08-27 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Meta agrees to $17bn settlement over claims of child social media addiction | The National

Snippet: Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, has agreed to a major settlement over allegations about the addictiveness of its social platforms for children.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/meta-lawsuit-settlement/

[2026-08-26 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hack of water sector supplier draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/us-news/hack-of-water-sector-supplier-draws-fbi-scrutiny-as-iran-linked-cyber-concerns-grow/

[2026-08-26 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Meta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta settles major US trial over teen social media addiction for up to $17bn

Snippet: US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on nighttime use

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/26/meta-social-media-addiction-trial-settlement

[2026-08-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI server boom fuels record supply crunch for the ‘rice of electronics’

Snippet: UBS data shows a major squeeze on MLCCs, setting the stage for what some believe could be the longest demand cycle in the sector’s history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365353/ai-server-boom-fuels-record-supply-crunch-rice-electronics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [TDK Corporation] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI server boom fuels record supply crunch for the ‘rice of electronics’

Snippet: UBS data shows a major squeeze on MLCCs, setting the stage for what some believe could be the longest demand cycle in the sector’s history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365353/ai-server-boom-fuels-record-supply-crunch-rice-electronics

[2026-08-26 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground

Snippet: Nvidia's near-monopoly over the most advanced AI chips is under "threat" as OpenAI's and other tech giants announce custom-built semiconductors, analysts told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/openai-jalapeno-ai-chip-nvidia.html

[2026-08-26 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Media giant Axel Springer names new Middle East director based in Abu Dhabi | The National

Snippet: European media and technology conglomerate Axel Springer is to expand into the UAE for the first time after naming a new Middle East managing director to be based in Abu Dhabi.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/media-giant-axel-springer-names-new-middle-east-director-based-in-abu-dhabi/

[2026-08-26 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Social Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meta settles with US states over social media harms

Snippet: META. The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, on May 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/meta-settles-us-states-social-media-harms/

[2026-08-26 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban — data

Snippet: SYDNEY — Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/world/americas-emea/social-media-use-on-the-rise-among-australian-under-16s-after-ban-data/2412671

[2026-08-26 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Flat Ahead Of Key PCE Report, Nvidia Earnings

Snippet: Stock futures are are flat and Treasuries slipped while oil stumbled heading into today's PCE report and NVDA earnings. As of 8:00am ET, S&P Futures are unchanged and Nasdaq futures drop 0.2% as NVDA and MRVL both rise 0.2% with Semis flat, Memory down 80bp, Korea down 46bp, Software down 1.3%, but Unprofitable Tech +83bp which point to continued de-risking into NVDA / MRVL where expectations are positive, but a stronger print may mean more for the ecosystem than for

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-flat-ahead-key-pce-report-nvidia-earnings

[2026-08-26 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: No homework for young pupils: Shake-up to UAE public schools for the year ahead | The National

Snippet: Young pupils from kindergarten to grade two in UAE public schools will have no homework throughout the coming academic year, while grade-six pupils will not use digital screens in four major subjects, the Education Ministry has announced.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/uae-schools-no-homework-no-screens-new-rules/

[2026-08-26 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Medical device maker Boston Scientific is being hit by a cyberattack. The shares are falling

Snippet: Boston Scientific said Wednesday it was hit with a cyberattack this week that is affecting its operations. The disclosure sent shares of the $72 billion medical device maker lower.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/medical-device-maker-boston-scientific-is-being-hit-by-a-cyber-attack-the-shares-are-falling.html

[2026-08-26 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: No homework for kindergarten to grade two, while grade six to use paper and pen in public schools | The National

Snippet: Young pupils from kindergarten to grade two in UAE public schools will have no homework throughout the coming academic year, while grade-six pupils will not use digital screens in four major subjects, the Education Ministry has announced.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/no-homework-for-kindergarten-to-grade-two-while-grade-six-to-use-paper-and-pen-in-public-schools/

[2026-08-26 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US water sector supplier hack draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

Snippet: US authorities are investigating a data breach at a small maker of water utility technology, highlighting infrastructure cybersecurity threats, even though the Kansas firm was apparently not part of a suspected Iranian-affiliated campaign against water plants in Minnesota and other states that began in July.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906647

[2026-08-26 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pro-Russian hacker group claims cyberattack on Norwegian public services

Snippet: OSLO, Norway (AP) — A pro-Russian hacker group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that has affected multiple Norwegian government digital services over the past three days.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/norway-cyber-attack-public-services-pro-russia-hackers-fdb32290906168cd7f4a587f5288473a

[2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growth

Snippet: Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365332/china-targets-hi-tech-pillars-2030-fuel-economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [ANZ Research] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growth

Snippet: Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365332/china-targets-hi-tech-pillars-2030-fuel-economic-growth

[2026-08-26 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Will New York’s socialist shift make Jewish life even more expensive? - opinion

Snippet: New York's political landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Policies once considered far outside the mainstream (higher taxes on top earners, tuition-free public college, expanded public healthcare and broader social welfare programs) are now central to the agenda of many progressive politicians.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-906639

[2026-08-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI boom, profit surge fuel China’s ambitious chip assembly buildout

Snippet: Chinese chip packaging firms launch multibillion-dollar expansion drive after logging triple-figure profit growth on surging AI demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365337/ai-boom-profit-surge-fuel-chinas-ambitious-chip-assembly-buildout?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI boom, profit surge fuel China’s ambitious chip assembly buildout

Snippet: Chinese chip packaging firms launch multibillion-dollar expansion drive after logging triple-figure profit growth on surging AI demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3365337/ai-boom-profit-surge-fuel-chinas-ambitious-chip-assembly-buildout

[2026-08-26 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Backlash presents biggest hurdle to data centers: AirTrunk boss

Snippet: AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda, far right, takes part in a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney on Aug. 26. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/backlash-presents-biggest-hurdle-to-data-centers-airtrunk-boss

[2026-08-26 19:09 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: GCash and PSA pioneer use of National ID for digital financial inclusion

Snippet: Editor’s note: This press release is sponsored by GCash and was produced by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No member of the news and editorial team participated in the production of this piece.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/gcash-psa-digital-financial-inclusion/

[2026-08-26 18:48 UTC+10:00] [Self-driving cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow

Snippet: Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/26/london-rollout-robotaxis-delayed-uber-wayve

[2026-08-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hangzhou: Where technology and culture meet

Snippet: The Manila Times visits and discovers Hangzhou, China – where technology and culture – bring out a combined sense of wonder and history. Join the Times in its trip to Hangzhou Future Tech Hub, Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Movie Metropolis and much more. VIDEO BY IGGY MONSURA

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/videos/hangzhou-where-technology-and-culture-meet/2412335

[2026-08-26 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Google, OpenAI, Meta, TikTok team up with Japan to fight scams

Snippet: Tech groups and Japanese authorities and businesses launched the Japan Anti-Scam Alliance in Tokyo on Aug. 26. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/google-openai-meta-tiktok-team-up-with-japan-to-fight-scams

[2026-08-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-pop tickets are hard to get. One Korean woman allegedly got 2,600 and made $319,000

Snippet: The alleged scalper used automated software to outpace ordinary buyers, bypass ticket limits and resell tickets at hefty markups, police say

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853221

[2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink

Snippet: Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365298/brain-tech-push-gains-pace-china-draws-standards-and-firms-challenge-neuralink?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Neuralink] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink

Snippet: Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365298/brain-tech-push-gains-pace-china-draws-standards-and-firms-challenge-neuralink

[2026-08-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ParaZero wins first US government order for DefendAir counter-drone system

Snippet: Israeli defense-tech company ParaZero Technologies has received its first order for its DefendAir counter-drone system from a US federal government entity, marking the company’s first sale of the system to a US government customer.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906613

[2026-08-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The most important AI skill leaders can borrow from pilots - opinion

Snippet: A few weeks ago, I was en route to an airport I'd earmarked for landing when I noticed bad weather closing in on it. I checked the alternative, the backup airport I initially planned for, and saw that we'd have to fly through bad weather to get there too. So, I picked a third airport, landed, waited it out for a few hours, and continued safely once the system had passed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906619

[2026-08-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli AI security company Alice raises $140m. in latest financing round

Snippet: Israeli AI trust, safety, and security company Alice today announced the completion of a $140 million financing round led by Apax Digital, with participation from new and existing investors including Samsung, SentinelOne, Maj Invest, MoreTech, Phoenix Insurance, Norwest, CRV, Vintage, Grove and Highland Europe.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-906615

[2026-08-26 16:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Innovation targets SKIET turnaround with merger, cost cuts

Snippet: Company expects W60b in annual savings, aims to restore separator business to EBITDA profit within two years

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853039

[2026-08-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Woman faces prosecution over ticket scalping involving BTS, other concerts

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- A woman in her 30s has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly using a software program to purchase concert tickets for popular singers, including BTS, and reselling them at a markup, police said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826006300315

[2026-08-26 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Posco documentary spotlights steel’s second life

Snippet: Posco is highlighting steel recycling and electric arc furnace technology in the second installment of its YouTube documentary series on the industry’s decarbonization.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853016

[2026-08-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China dividend stocks back in vogue as AI trade fizzles out and bond yields fall

Snippet: Shanghai bourse index shows growth of 3.8% for energy, banking and transport industry stocks, crushing a 0.2% artificial intelligence gain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3365288/china-dividend-stocks-back-vogue-ai-trade-fizzles-out-and-bond-yields-fall?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [dividend stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China dividend stocks back in vogue as AI trade fizzles out and bond yields fall

Snippet: Shanghai bourse index shows growth of 3.8% for energy, banking and transport industry stocks, crushing a 0.2% artificial intelligence gain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3365288/china-dividend-stocks-back-vogue-ai-trade-fizzles-out-and-bond-yields-fall

[2026-08-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Can never say we’re done’: WiseTech signals more AI job losses are coming

Snippet: WiseTech Global will cut more jobs as artificial intelligence takes over more of its work, chief executive Zubin Appoo has flagged, and he says the cuts will not stop when the current program ends.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/can-never-say-we-re-done-wisetech-signals-more-ai-job-losses-are-coming-20260826-p60rrl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Visa appoints 20-year veteran as Korea, Mongolia chief

Snippet: Visa appointed Kunal Chatterjee as its new president for Korea and Mongolia on Wednesday, tasking him with accelerating digital payment growth in the two markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852885

[2026-08-26 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round as 2027 market debut takes shape sources

Snippet: Landmark round to lift Chinese start-up’s valuation to US$74 billion and set the stage for a Shanghai Star Market listing, sources say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365280/deepseek-nears-pre-ipo-funding-round-2027-market-debut-takes-shape-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 15:01 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round as 2027 market debut takes shape sources

Snippet: Landmark round to lift Chinese start-up’s valuation to US$74 billion and set the stage for a Shanghai Star Market listing, sources say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365280/deepseek-nears-pre-ipo-funding-round-2027-market-debut-takes-shape-sources

[2026-08-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai’s e-commerce playbook aims to boost Syrian market | The National

Snippet: A Syrian entrepreneur who built his career in Dubai's e-commerce boom is betting that the same playbook of bundled services, one-tap payments and cashless transactions can help jump-start a market that international card networks abandoned for 14 years.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/dubais-e-commerce-playbook-aims-to-boost-syrian-market/

[2026-08-26 14:59 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China’s Huawei, US PC maker HP sign multi-year Wi-Fi patent deal

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/huawei-hp-multi-year-wi-fi-patent-deal/

[2026-08-26 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Amazon’s crowdsourced work platform Mechanical Turk to close in September

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/amazon-mechanical-turk-closure/

[2026-08-26 13:29 UTC+10:00] [People] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universe

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/accelerated-understanding-anima-anandkumar-benedikt-jenik-profile/

[2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards

Snippet: As next-gen EV tech accelerates, the global standard agency’s nod could allow Beijing to export its domestic testing benchmarks worldwide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3365211/writing-rulebook-china-steer-worlds-first-solid-state-battery-standards?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards

Snippet: As next-gen EV tech accelerates, the global standard agency’s nod could allow Beijing to export its domestic testing benchmarks worldwide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3365211/writing-rulebook-china-steer-worlds-first-solid-state-battery-standards

[2026-08-26 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'The data will always override': How AI is helping Al Kholood outsmart Saudi Pro League’s big spenders | The National

Snippet: Artificial intelligence is widening football’s scouting map. Predictive models can search hundreds of leagues and project how a player might perform somewhere else. Uefa now regards the technology as reshaping how talent is identified and evaluated.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/26/the-data-will-always-override-how-ai-is-helping-al-kholood-outsmart-saudi-pro-leagues-big-spenders/

[2026-08-26 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk

Snippet: President Donald Trump submitted a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy to Congress on Monday, starting a mandatory review period for a pact that would open the kingdom to U.S. nuclear technology.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/trump-saudi-nuclear-agreement-congress-iran-deal-.html