[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

[2026-08-26 12:24 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Local tech company defends AI job cuts as revenue soars

Snippet: August 26, 2026 12:24 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/local-tech-company-defends-ai-job-cuts-as-revenue-soars/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: California lawmaker’s unprecedented attack on ICE in move to ban new tech

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/us-news/california-lawmakers-move-to-ban-new-ice-electric-shock-gloves-in-fierce-battle/

[2026-08-26 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Huawei licenses key Wi-Fi tech to HP ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Snippet: China's Huawei is licensing key Wi-Fi technology to American PC maker HP. (Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/china-tech/huawei-licenses-key-wi-fi-tech-to-hp-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting

[2026-08-26 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech

Snippet: BEIJING — U.S.-based personal computing and printing firm HP has signed a multi-year global agreement for licensing certain WiFi patents from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, the companies announced Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/hp-partners-huawei-wifi-tech-us-entity-list.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei, HP settle disputes with multi-year Wi-fi patent cross-licensing deal

Snippet: Huawei has been pushing for the monetisation of its patent portfolio to generate returns on its investments in research and development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365229/huawei-hp-settle-disputes-multi-year-wi-fi-patent-cross-licensing-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei, HP settle disputes with multi-year Wi-fi patent cross-licensing deal

Snippet: Huawei has been pushing for the monetisation of its patent portfolio to generate returns on its investments in research and development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365229/huawei-hp-settle-disputes-multi-year-wi-fi-patent-cross-licensing-deal

[2026-08-26 11:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Electronics global PR chief wins Sabre award after India IPO, AI push

Snippet: Lea Lee, head of global communications at LG Electronics, was recognized for outstanding individual achievement at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sabre Awards, after leading the company’s communications work around its India initial public offering and an artificial intelligence-based media system.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852515

[2026-08-26 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LS Electric, GE Vernova to form JV on high-voltage direct current projects

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean power equipment maker LS Electric Co. said Wednesday it will form a joint venture with U.S. energy technology company GE Vernova to cooperate in the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826002200320

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down

Snippet: Amazon is soon pulling the plug on its 21-year-old crowdsourced work platform, called Mechanical Turk, the company said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/amazon-service-that-jeff-bezos-called-artificial-ai-is-shutting-down.html

[2026-08-26 10:07 UTC+10:00] [Meta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial

Snippet: Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/25/instagram-ceo-teen-safety-lawsuit

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Bio Conference opens with focus on innovation

Snippet: The 2026 Global Bio Conference opened on Wednesday, bringing together regulators, industry leaders and researchers to discuss emerging biopharmaceutical technologies and the regulatory frameworks needed to bring them to market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851810

[2026-08-26 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bluetooth Glitch Exposes Alibaba's Secret Tracking Of Users, Developer Says

Snippet: A San Francisco-based developer discovered that Alibaba Group's AliExpress marketplace secretly hijacked his computer's audio system through hidden browser scripts, allowing the website to run inaudible sound waves at zero volume to create "fingerprints" used to track devices without relying on cookies.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/bluetooth-glitch-exposes-alibabas-secret-tracking-users-developer-says

[2026-08-26 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's rising wealth to propel finance industry past US: report

Snippet: Deloitte says China to lead in scale and innovation as regional economy expands

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/asia-s-rising-wealth-to-propel-finance-industry-past-us-report

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

Source: AP News

Title: Instagram chief takes the stand in Meta trial over child safety

Snippet: Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, arrives in court to testify in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children, in Los Angeles, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-trial-instagram-mosseri-1a4cd3adc495d8201e69b7236785e8d4

[2026-08-26 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenAI data center chief Chris Malone is out, the latest in a string of executive exits

Snippet: OpenAI's head of data centers, Chris Malone, has left the company, CNBC confirmed, adding to the wave of recent executive departures at the artificial intelligence lab.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/openais-head-of-data-centers-chris-malone-is-out-in-latest-exec-exit.html

[2026-08-26 07:07 UTC+10:00] [redes sociais] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Alemães trocam encontros com amigos por lazer digital

Snippet: Os alemães têm dedicado menos tempo livre a encontros com amigos e mais a atividades individuais e digitais, segundo uma pesquisa divulgada nesta terça-feira (25/08) pela Fundação de Estudos para o Futuro de Hamburgo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/alem%C3%A3es-trocam-encontros-com-amigos-por-lazer-digital-diz-estudo/a-78502452

[2026-08-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Mexico committed to FTA talks with S. Korea, eyes more cooperation in AI, space: top diplomat

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Mexico is committed to continuing long-stalled talks with South Korea on a free trade agreement (FTA), the country's top diplomat has said, stressing the importance of strengthening ties with Seoul in artificial intelligence (AI), space and other advanced sectors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825010400315

[2026-08-26 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Stop with the manifestos', OpenAI's former communications director says | The National

Snippet: Hannah Wong, a former communications lead at OpenAI, says technology executives need to stop writing manifestos and start telling stories about how their products will help people.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/stop-with-the-manifestos-openais-former-communications-director-says/

[2026-08-26 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Stop with the manifestos', OpenAI's former communications director says | The National

Snippet: Hannah Wong, a former communications lead at OpenAI, says technology executives need to stop writing long-winded essays and start telling the community how their products will help people.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/openai-chatgpt-hannah-wong-manifesto/

[2026-08-26 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How Honda pit AI agents against each other to cut development times

Snippet: A Honda team worked to integrate AI and the company's tradition of open brainstorming sessions in vehicle design. (Source photos by Honda Motor and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/how-honda-pit-ai-agents-against-each-other-to-cut-development-times

[2026-08-26 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Digital navigators bridge divide for older Australians

Snippet: By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/older-australians-losing-independence-as-digital-divide-widens/107070936

[2026-08-26 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Lucy Sweeney

Snippet: Lucy Sweeney is a senior producer with Radio National's Life Matters program. Since joining the ABC in 2013, she has worked as a digital journalist, producer, live blogger, writer and editor covering international news and events, federal politics, health, science, entertainment and pop culture.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/lucy-sweeney/7114718

[2026-08-26 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc's approach has made the UAE a 'top five' robotic country, Gecko CEO says | The National

Snippet: The UAE's expertise in the energy sector and embrace of technology is helping to make it a major player in robotics, Gecko Robotics founder Jake Loosararian has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/gecko-robotics-uae-adnoc/

[2026-08-26 05:02 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Taiwan charges nine people for smuggling ‘high-end’ AI servers to China

Snippet: Among those charged are two Super Micro employees and one from Nvidia, marking another flashpoint in US-China AI rivalry

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/25/taiwan-china-ai-smugglers

[2026-08-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Aussie capitals ‘will be driverless within a decade’, says robotaxi pioneer

Snippet: Almost every taxi ride in an Australian capital city will be driverless within a decade, reckons the Melbourne designer who created the world’s first purpose-built robotaxi.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-capitals-will-be-driverless-within-a-decade-says-robotaxi-pioneer-20260825-p60r8h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes

Snippet: August 26, 2026 05:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/financial-watchdog-sinks-teeth-into-rapid-tech-changes/

[2026-08-26 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan seeks to fund rare-earth mining under long-term tech support

Snippet: The Chikyu, a deep-sea drilling vessel for the effort to develop rare-earth resources from the seafloor near Minamitorishima. (Ryoko Shimonoya)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-seeks-to-fund-rare-earth-mining-under-long-term-tech-support

[2026-08-26 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "All Accurate": Musk Confirms Massive New Starship Rocket Base In Louisiana

Snippet: Our report from several weeks ago, titled "SpaceX In 'Final Stages' Of Securing Massive New Rocket Launch Site In Louisiana," was confirmed Tuesday afternoon by Elon Musk and his rocket company.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/all-accurate-musk-confirms-massive-new-starship-rocket-base-louisiana

[2026-08-26 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana

Snippet: Elon Musk is continuing his push into the Southern U.S. with SpaceX, his aerospace and tech conglomerate, planning a $100 billion new launch facility in Louisiana.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/spacex-louisiana-spaceport.html

[2026-08-26 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Carrier Pidge messaging app says 'waiting is the point' | The National

Snippet: In a world saturated with push notifications and instant updates, a new messaging app hopes users will flock to it because of its more leisurely approach.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/carrier-pigeon-app-messages-pidge/

[2026-08-26 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Carrier Pidge messaging app says 'waiting is the point' | The National

Snippet: In a world saturated with push notifications and instant updates, a new messaging app hopes users will flock to it because of its more leisurely approach.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/27/carrier-pidge-app-messages-iphone/

[2026-08-26 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Syria’s US terror delisting opens door to foreign investment | The National

Snippet: The removal of Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism clears one of the biggest remaining obstacles to investment, opening the door for greater access to international banking, technology and capital. as the country rebuilds its war-ravaged economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/25/syrias-us-terror-delisting-opens-door-to-foreign-investment/

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to trial real-time stock, bond settlements with blockchain tech

Snippet: The Bank of Japan and other agencies look to launch the new settlement system within the next few years. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-to-trial-real-time-stock-bond-settlements-with-blockchain-tech

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

Source: CNBC

Title: HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say

Snippet: The Department of Health and Human Services is planning to create two new deputy commissioner roles at the Food and Drug Administration, one of which would focus on technology and the intersection of health and artificial intelligence, CNBC has learned.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/hhs-fda-leadership-roles-technology-drugs.html

[2026-08-26 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Daikin scales up in Mexico with new plant for data center cooling

Snippet: Daikin Industries produces chillers for data centers at this plant in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. (Daikin)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-s-daikin-scales-up-in-mexico-with-new-plant-for-data-center-cooling

[2026-08-26 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH startups in Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list

Snippet: TWO Philippine startups made it to Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list for 2026, highlighting the growing presence of local ventures in artificial intelligence-powered marketing and financial technology.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/top-business/ph-startups-in-forbes-asias-100-to-watch-list/2412051

[2026-08-26 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BIR, SC discussing ways to make notarized transactions fully digital

Snippet: THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is working with the Supreme Court to remove the paper requirement for documentary stamp tax (DST) from electronically notarized transactions, a move that could further streamline document processing for businesses and other taxpayers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/top-business/bir-sc-discussing-ways-to-make-notarized-transactions-fully-digital/2412049

[2026-08-26 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 26 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-26

[2026-08-26 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 26 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-26

[2026-08-26 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 26 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-26

[2026-08-26 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 26 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-26

[2026-08-26 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Corporate regulator open to tokenization of shares

Snippet: THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is open to exploring the tokenization of shares as part of efforts to encourage financial innovation and broaden participation in the Philippine capital market, Chairperson Francis Lim said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/corporate-news/corporate-regulator-open-to-tokenization-of-shares/2412037

[2026-08-26 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A gap between media and public perceptions of AI

Snippet: CARMA, the global media intelligence and marketing/public relations communications analysis firm, recently published an eye-opening study comparing media messaging about artificial intelligence (AI) with public perceptions about AI, and what it found was that there is a significant gap between the two. Comparing 2025 to the first half of 2026, CARMA found that the media narrative has grown more negative, but at the same time, public enthusiasm and trust in AI has increased.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/opinion/editorial/a-gap-between-media-and-public-perceptions-of-ai/2411942

[2026-08-26 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SP Gatchalian, EVAP discuss sustained policy for electric mobility

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/tmt-newswire/sp-gatchalian-evap-discuss-sustained-policy-for-electric-mobility/2411519

[2026-08-26 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Southeast Asia maritime leaders partner for AI emissions verification

Snippet: THREE of the leading maritime players in Southeast Asia have joined forces to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to verify reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on ships.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/maritime/southeast-asia-maritime-leaders-partner-for-ai-emissions-verification/2411494

[2026-08-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Barangay polls: The cost debate

Snippet: OUR barangay (village) elections got another jolt. First, it was oil prices from the Middle East war. Now it’s a Senate bill resetting the polls to 2028 and stretching barangay terms to five years over the objection of election watchdogs, including the National Citizens Movement for Free Elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia has warned that billions already spent could go to waste.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/opinion/columns/barangay-polls-the-cost-debate/2411923