[2026-08-14 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue

Snippet: BANGALORE/BEIJING — China’s Lenovo Group reported a 43-percent jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, beating forecasts and sending shares of the world’s largest computer maker surging, as it rides an artificial intelligence (AI) hardware boom and reaps the benefits of a global memory chip shortage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/14/business/foreign-business/lenovo-posts-43-jump-in-q1-revenue/2405132

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Digital services VAT seen generating P27.9B by 2029

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/14/business/top-business/digital-services-vat-seen-generating-p279b-by-2029/2405150

[2026-08-14 01:42 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: NATO’s plan for a drone-infested battlefield: Let AI fly while humans decide who dies

Snippet: NATO plans to fortify its eastern edge using drones, sensors and artificial intelligence in a massive network designed to spot and help repel a potential Russian attack.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-plan-drone-battlefield-ai-artificial-intelligence/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-14 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tencent to become top shareholder of Manus in unwinding of Meta deal

Snippet: Meta acquired the Chinese agentic artificial intelligence developer in December 2025, but Beijing demanded an unwinding of the deal. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/tencent-to-become-top-shareholder-of-manus-in-unwinding-of-meta-deal

[2026-08-14 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: DeepSeek releases official V4 Pro model with sharply higher user prices

Snippet: DeepSeek's V4 Pro model comes with greatly enhanced agent capabilities but at a price nearly five times higher than previously announced. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/deepseek-releases-official-v4-pro-model-with-sharply-higher-user-prices

[2026-08-14 01:05 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Hiding your use of AI is about to get much harder — thanks to Brussels

Snippet: BRUSSELS — It can sometimes seem like half the world is busy secretly using AI — and the other half is busy calling them out.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-watermark-big-tech/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-14 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes amid public backlash

Snippet: A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/flock-license-plate-cameras-surveillance-deflock-2a93bc075e2f7ffcca9e04a35d75a3fe

[2026-08-14 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Palantir, Flock, & Data Centers: The Battle Dividing The Right

Snippet: The political right spent much of the last decade united against Big Tech, government surveillance, and the unprecedented expansion of state power during COVID. But the rise of artificial intelligence has brought with it an urgent need for data centers, and firms like Palantir and Flock are providing government with increasingly sophisticated tools for mass-surveillance… severing the coalition that once simultaneously maintained the slogans “back the blue” and “don’t tread on me”.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/palantir-flock-data-centers-battle-dividing-right

[2026-08-14 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Dating app Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

Snippet: Bumble had long promoted itself as a platform where women "make the first move"

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvglzlj81x2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: German secret service upgrade gives ‘fighting chance’ against Iranian and Russian cyber attacks | The National

Snippet: A German government move to grant intelligence services more powers gives the country a “fighting chance” in the face of cyber attacks from countries such as Iran and Russia, a leading analyst has told The National.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/13/german-secret-service-upgrade-gives-fighting-chance-against-iranian-and-russian-cyber-attacks/

[2026-08-13 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve

Snippet: Bangladesh bowler Ebadot Hossain was sure he had dismissed Steve Smith only for the Australia batter to be reprieved by the Snicko technology

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c86ndx87e8eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba adds commercial restrictions to open-weight Qwen3.8-Max AI model

Snippet: In a strategy shift, Alibaba’s flagship Qwen3.8-Max model comes with terms for certain companies using it to generate revenue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363927/alibaba-adds-commercial-restrictions-open-weight-qwen38-max-ai-model?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Moonshot AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba adds commercial restrictions to open-weight Qwen3.8-Max AI model

Snippet: In a strategy shift, Alibaba’s flagship Qwen3.8-Max model comes with terms for certain companies using it to generate revenue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363927/alibaba-adds-commercial-restrictions-open-weight-qwen38-max-ai-model

[2026-08-13 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Google unveils finder tag and new AI smartphone features

Snippet: Introducing a finder tag, an upgraded watch that checks for respiratory problems and the latest artificial intelligence superpowers in smartphones, Google unveils its newest Pixel offerings in New York. Video by AFP

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/videos/watch-google-unveils-finder-tag-and-new-ai-smartphone-features/2404873

[2026-08-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise, Just Under Record High Ahead Of PPI Report

Snippet: Futures are higher again, although trading in a narrow range for the past week just below all time highs, with Tech flat following disappointing earnings from CSCO. As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures add 0.2% while Nasdaq futures are unchanged as Cisco shares dropped 6.4% in premarket trading after earnings failed to impress.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-just-under-record-high-ahead-ppi-report

[2026-08-13 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com’s second-quarter profit climbs 15% as food-delivery losses narrow

Snippet: Net revenue dips, but still beats analysts’ estimate, as e-commerce giant contends with weak demand and fierce competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363931/jdcoms-second-quarter-profit-climbs-15-food-delivery-losses-narrow?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 21:11 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com’s second-quarter profit climbs 15% as food-delivery losses narrow

Snippet: Net revenue dips, but still beats analysts’ estimate, as e-commerce giant contends with weak demand and fierce competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363931/jdcoms-second-quarter-profit-climbs-15-food-delivery-losses-narrow

[2026-08-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich

Snippet: The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/13/lost-jobs-inequality-ai-oligarchs

[2026-08-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support

Snippet: More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environments

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/13/us-school-phone-bans

[2026-08-13 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Wall Street Zeroes In On This "Pure-Play" US Attack Drone Company

Snippet: Wall Street analysts are finally waking up to Unusual Machines as a pure-play in the effort to anchor America's sovereign drone supply chain. One-way attack drones and autonomous systems have forever changed modern warfare, forcing the Department of War to quickly fire up a massive procurement supercycle to stockpile these drones.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/wall-street-zeroes-pure-play-us-attack-drone-company

[2026-08-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

Snippet: Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8mfn?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kyungpook National University rolls out AI degree with Samsung job track

Snippet: Kyungpook National University said Thursday it would launch a new employment-linked contract major with Samsung Electronics to train specialists in mobile engineering and advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840731

[2026-08-13 18:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Big Bang unveils new teaser images as 20th anniversary merchandise goes on sale

Snippet: Big Bang released a new set of teaser images for its upcoming digital single on Thursday as the group continues to build anticipation for its long-awaited comeback.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840674

[2026-08-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek’s updated V4 Pro AI model struggles on benchmarks, shines in cybersecurity

Snippet: Chinese AI start-up’s model impresses in niche areas like cybersecurity but leaves some developers disappointed in its overall capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3363895/deepseeks-updated-v4-pro-ai-model-struggles-benchmarks-shines-cybersecurity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek’s flagship AI model update underwhelms – except in cybersecurity

Snippet: Chinese AI start-up’s model impresses in niche areas like cybersecurity but leaves some developers disappointed in its overall capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3363895/deepseeks-updated-v4-pro-ai-model-struggles-benchmarks-shines-cybersecurity

[2026-08-13 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Snippet: Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/business/sunday-business-it/google-unveils-latest-pixel-phones-with-slimmer-cameras-and-more-ai-features/2404580

[2026-08-13 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bold, crunch-topped pork noodles to rival your local

Snippet: These sticky, soy-glazed pork noodles deliver all the bold flavours of your local takeaway spot in less time than an app order. Loaded with tender pork, crisp greens and a hot, crunchy chilli-garlic oil, it’s fast-paced satisfaction delivered straight from your own kitchen.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/bold-crunch-topped-pork-noodles-to-rival-your-local-20260812-p60nk6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to host economic ministerial meeting with Africa in Sept.

Snippet: SEJONG, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host an economic ministerial meeting with African nations next month under its vision to expand cooperation in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with the emerging continent, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260813007000320

[2026-08-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yanolja takes AI hotel concierge global after India trial

Snippet: Yanolja is taking its artificial intelligence hotel concierge global after testing the service at around 1,000 properties in India.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840449

[2026-08-13 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump enlists private sector cyber firms in new offensive against foreign criminal groups

Snippet: US President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905375

[2026-08-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Samsung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids

Snippet: With great software and battery for two days, the pricey svelte folder strikes best balance between phone and tablet

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/13/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-review-the-top-dog-of-folding-androids

[2026-08-13 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ASEAN chief urges deeper Korea ties on energy, digital transition

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840330

[2026-08-13 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix to break ground on $3.9b Indiana chip packaging plant this month

Snippet: SK hynix will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 27 for its $3.87 billion advanced chip packaging plant in Indiana, as the South Korean memory maker steps up its US expansion in artificial intelligence chip production.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840321

[2026-08-13 15:04 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Proteomics secures Australian patent for endometriosis test

Snippet: Perth-based medical technology company Proteomics International is building a fortress of intellectual property around its innovative endometriosis test, branded PromarkerEndo, after IP Australia provided a notice of acceptance for a key patent application.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/proteomics-secures-australian-patent-for-endometriosis-test-20260813-p60o4d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 15:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nearly 3 years on, Korea again delays Google, Apple app payment ruling

Snippet: South Korea’s media regulator has delayed a final decision on sanctions against Google and Apple over in-app payment practices it says violated Korean law, nearly three years after the penalties were first proposed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840244

[2026-08-13 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Hacking] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack

Snippet: Taiwan’s statement comes a day after reports that suspected China-linked hackers had carried out a first-of-a-kind breach

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/13/taiwan-ai-assisted-cyber-attacks-overseas

[2026-08-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s YMTC breaks into global top three flash-memory suppliers for first time

Snippet: The chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global bit shipments, but still ranks fifth by revenue due to heavier exposure to lower-value products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363854/chinas-ymtc-breaks-global-top-three-flash-memory-suppliers-first-time

[2026-08-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s YMTC breaks into global top 3 flash-memory suppliers for first time

Snippet: The chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global bit shipments, but still ranks fifth by revenue due to heavier exposure to lower-value products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363854/chinas-ymtc-breaks-global-top-three-flash-memory-suppliers-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: The next Tata Sons chair: The 5 challenges ahead

Snippet: The successor to Natarajan Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chair will face challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to an ongoing turnaround of Air India. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/the-next-tata-sons-chair-the-5-challenges-ahead

[2026-08-13 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/taiwan-says-targeted-ai-driven-hacking-campaign-july-2026/

[2026-08-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘brain chip’ drive accelerates with slew of state-backed initiatives

Snippet: China is throwing the power of the state behind efforts to overtake Elon Musk in a vital frontier technology: brain-computer interfaces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3363799/chinas-brain-chip-drive-accelerates-slew-state-backed-initiatives?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘brain chip’ drive accelerates with slew of state-backed initiatives

Snippet: China is throwing the power of the state behind efforts to overtake Elon Musk in a vital frontier technology: brain-computer interfaces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3363799/chinas-brain-chip-drive-accelerates-slew-state-backed-initiatives

[2026-08-13 13:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NeuroScientific locks in key US FDA meeting

Snippet: Perth-based biotech NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has bagged a crucial meeting with the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as it looks to push its patented “StemSmart” technology into a Phase 2 clinical trial in the lucrative US market. The company says the Pre-Investigational New Drug, or Pre-IND, meeting has been scheduled for August 31 and represents a critical regulatory step towards testing its treatment for refractory Crohn’s disease on American patients.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/neuroscientific-locks-in-key-us-fda-meeting-20260813-p60o2o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Dominates The Humanoid Robot Race. Can Trump Close The Gap?

Snippet: It should surprise no one that new data from Smart Analytics Global, cited by Bloomberg, shows that Chinese humanoid robot makers accounted for a staggering 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/china-dominates-humanoid-robot-race-can-trump-close-gap

[2026-08-13 12:42 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S. president sued over plan to sell faster access to his posts on Truth Social

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump has been sued by two media organizations over Trump Media & Technology Group’s plan to sell faster access to his posts on Truth Social.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/13/tech/trump-sued-truth-social/

[2026-08-13 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Naver invests in U.S. startup developing wave-powered AI data centers

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Naver Corp. said Thursday it has made an investment in a U.S. startup developing wave-powered floating data centers, without disclosing the financial details.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260813004700320

[2026-08-13 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BoyNextDoor to drop single in Japan before tour

Snippet: BoyNextDoor is rolling out a digital single in Japan on Aug. 18, its second in the country, according to KOZ Entertainment on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840085

[2026-08-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why India is eyeing France’s next-generation combat aircraft tech amid jet shortage

Snippet: The move could boost strategic cooperation with France and ensure India has a credible sixth-generation fighter jet option, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3363820/why-india-eyeing-frances-next-generation-combat-aircraft-tech-amid-jet-shortage?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why India is eyeing France’s fighter jet project for future air warfare

Snippet: The move could boost strategic cooperation with France and ensure India has a credible sixth-generation fighter jet option, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3363820/why-india-eyeing-frances-next-generation-combat-aircraft-tech-amid-jet-shortage

[2026-08-13 11:37 UTC+10:00] [Telstra] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Telstra CEO gets $700,000 pay rise to $6.8m despite Australia-wide outage

Snippet: Telco board cuts senior executive bonuses by total $1.3m after tech fail that affected millions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/13/telstra-ceo-pay-rise-vicki-brady