[2026-08-08 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: More govt soldiers sent to Lanao del Sur

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/regions/more-govt-soldiers-sentto-lanao-del-sur/2401039

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kutis By Kei redesigns Makati clinic, debuts advanced laser system

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/kutis-by-kei-redesigns-makati-clinic-debuts-advanced-laser-system/2400960

[2026-08-08 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Helping communities grow together

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/supplements/helping-communities-grow-together/2400963

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SoftBank Group sees profit drop

Snippet: TOKYO — Technology investor SoftBank Group Corp. reported Thursday an 18 percent drop in fiscal first quarter profit, as higher costs offset its investment gains.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/the-sunday-times/softbank-group-sees-profit-drop/2401286

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AMD to buy chip startup Taalas

Snippet: ADVANCED Micro Devices (AMD) said on Thursday it would buy chip startup Taalas for an undisclosed amount, strengthening its technology as it taps into the rapidly growing market for AI inference workloads.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/the-sunday-times/amd-to-buy-chip-startup-taalas/2401273

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese drone exports take off in Southeast Asia, other emerging markets

Snippet: A Chinese drone on display at a trade show in Shanghai on July 22. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/china-tech/chinese-drone-exports-take-off-in-southeast-asia-other-emerging-markets

[2026-08-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Is the promise of AI living up to the hype? | Fiona Katauskas

Snippet: It’s certainly increasing its output

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/aug/08/is-the-promise-of-ai-living-up-to-the-hype

[2026-08-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Meta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

Snippet: The backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/08/ai-smartglasses-camera-film-privacy-consent

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Meta Ordered To Pay $567 Million In New Mexico For Children's Mental Health Fund

Snippet: A New Mexico state judge on Aug. 6 ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to remedying the harm caused to children’s mental health by the company’s social media platforms.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/meta-ordered-pay-567-million-new-mexico-childrens-mental-health-fund

[2026-08-07 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Shares of this digital medical platform were up more than 100% at one point. Here's what's driving it

Snippet: Shares of medical platform Doximity more than doubled at one point in overnight trading Friday after some bold comments on the margin for its new AI search tool.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/doximity-shares-double-heres-whats-driving-it-.html

[2026-08-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy

Snippet: A Trump administration framework on AI testing leaves a lack of transparency – and plenty of open questions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/07/white-house-ai

[2026-08-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Half of Silicon Valley owns less than 1% of the wealth as shocking poverty gap laid bare

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/us-news/new-report-reveals-silicon-valleys-shocking-wealth-gap/

[2026-08-07 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambricon posts 108% surge in first-half revenue amid China’s massive AI chip drive

Snippet: The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3363351/cambricon-posts-108-surge-first-half-revenue-amid-chinas-massive-ai-chip-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 22:54 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambricon posts 108% surge in first-half revenue amid China’s massive AI chip drive

Snippet: The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3363351/cambricon-posts-108-surge-first-half-revenue-amid-chinas-massive-ai-chip-drive

[2026-08-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gallup poll finds some US adults using AI for financial advice but few trust it

Snippet: The Chat GPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen, Aug. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-financial-planning-money-7b77e31b127d83dd22c11161ffaddff2

[2026-08-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Can Sam Altman Be Trusted Inside Your Home? Meet OpenAI's New Always-On Smart Speaker

Snippet: Trust remains OpenAI's biggest problem. Sam Altman's public feud with Elon Musk, combined with Apple's allegations that OpenAI stole trade secrets, has only intensified concerns surrounding the company's leadership and governance.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/can-sam-altman-be-trusted-inside-your-home-meet-openais-new-always-smart-speaker

[2026-08-07 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise Ahead Of Closely Watched Jobs Report

Snippet: US futures grind higher in a European session devoid of newsflow ahead of nonfarm payrolls. As of 815am ET, S&P futures rose 0.2% while Nasdaq futures gained 0.4%, with some of yesterday’s beaten up tech names such as Sandisk and Western Digital getting some reprieve in the premarket. Asian stocks swung between a loss of as much as 0.5% and gain of 0.4%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-ahead-closely-watched-jobs-report

[2026-08-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China is gaining ground in AI. But the U.S. still has a major advantage

Snippet: This report is from this week's The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/china-us-ai-race-hugging-face-models.html

[2026-08-07 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough

Snippet: While global attention focuses on the most advanced bottlenecks, domestic equipment makers are quietly closing the gap in other essential technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363308/beyond-lithography-chinese-chip-toolmaker-achieves-wafer-polishing-breakthrough?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Tianjin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough

Snippet: While global attention focuses on the most advanced bottlenecks, domestic equipment makers are quietly closing the gap in other essential technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363308/beyond-lithography-chinese-chip-toolmaker-achieves-wafer-polishing-breakthrough

[2026-08-07 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: T&D Holdings, Furukawa Electric to join JPX-Nikkei 400 in annual reshuffle

Snippet: Nikkei and JPX Market Innovation & Research revise key equity indexes with changes taking effect from Aug. 31.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/announcements/t-d-holdings-furukawa-electric-to-join-jpx-nikkei-400-in-annual-reshuffle

[2026-08-07 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Google-parent Alphabet shakes up its AI division

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/07/business/foreign-business/google-parent-alphabet-shakes-up-its-ai-division/2399938

[2026-08-07 19:06 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s exports slow slightly despite big tech demand

Snippet: August 7, 2026 19:06 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-exports-slow-slightly-despite-big-tech-demand/

[2026-08-07 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea, Taiwan top Japan in exports for first time on AI boom

Snippet: South Korea's SK Hynix is among the few companies that produce advanced semiconductors. (SK Hynix)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/south-korea-taiwan-top-japan-in-exports-for-first-time-on-ai-boom

[2026-08-07 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix to invest W54tr in new Yongin, Cheongju fabs

Snippet: SK hynix said Friday it will invest about 54 trillion won ($38.1 billion) to build new semiconductor fabs in Yongin and Cheongju, accelerating its capacity expansion as artificial intelligence drives demand for memory chips.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10834499

[2026-08-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Kimi K3 AI model escapes a closed cyber test: researchers

Snippet: Kimi K3’s escape did not involve the hacking of an external system, unlike recent breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363271/chinas-kimi-k3-ai-model-escapes-isolated-sandbox-during-security-test-researchers

[2026-08-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Kimi K3 AI model escapes isolated sandbox during security test: researchers

Snippet: Kimi K3’s escape did not involve the hacking of an external system, unlike recent breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363271/chinas-kimi-k3-ai-model-escapes-isolated-sandbox-during-security-test-researchers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Sk hynix to invest 54.3 tln won in Yongin's Y2 fab, Cheongju's M17 fab

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Friday it will invest a combined 54.3 trillion won (US$38.3 billion) to build new semiconductor fabrication plants in response to rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260807008600320

[2026-08-07 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A company let an AI bot run its store. It’s been a bit of a disaster

Snippet: A terrible boss is the stuff of both sitcoms and nightmares, and you don’t get to pick your own. But what if the boss was replaced by artificial intelligence?

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-company-let-an-ai-bot-run-its-store-it-s-been-a-bit-of-a-disaster-20260805-p60lhs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks after record sell-offs

Snippet: Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3363261/global-ai-trade-revival-brightens-outlook-chinese-tech-stocks-after-record-sell-offs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 15:41 UTC+10:00] [China tech stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks after record sell-offs

Snippet: Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3363261/global-ai-trade-revival-brightens-outlook-chinese-tech-stocks-after-record-sell-offs

[2026-08-07 15:38 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Specs offenders’: $89 Kmart glasses spark privacy nightmare

Snippet: The federal government is sounding the alarm on smart glasses, as Attorney-General Michelle Rowland demands the privacy watchdog urgently intervene to protect women and children from covert filming.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/specs-offenders-89-kmart-glasses-spark-privacy-nightmare-20260807-p60mda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China exports slow in July despite high-tech product demand

Snippet: A vendor puts price tag on the ear rings for sale at her store in Beijing, China on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-exports-imports-iran-oil-8bd433d388d143ba2d37a10aefdc5629

[2026-08-07 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Shares in Australia's Atlassian surge 33% as sales growth quells AI fears

Snippet: Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO of Atlassian, says customers are gaining real value from the software and services company embedding AI directly into their workflows. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/shares-in-australia-s-atlassian-surge-33-as-sales-growth-quells-ai-fears

[2026-08-07 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi to test high-tech mattress using AI to ease sleep apnoea | The National

Snippet: An artificial intelligence-powered mattress that can detect when a sleeping person stops breathing and gently prompts them to change position will be tested in Abu Dhabi as part of a study on sleep apnoea.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/07/abu-dhabi-to-test-high-tech-mattress-using-ai-to-ease-sleep-apnoea/

[2026-08-07 14:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie tech firm’s shares soar on ‘outstanding’ quarter

Snippet: August 7, 2026 14:52 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-tech-firms-shares-soar-on-outstanding-quarter/

[2026-08-07 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom

Snippet: DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363251/backed-deepseek-unitree-ipo-tests-investor-appetite-chinas-ai-robotics-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 14:23 UTC+10:00] [Unitree Robotics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom

Snippet: DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3363251/backed-deepseek-unitree-ipo-tests-investor-appetite-chinas-ai-robotics-boom

[2026-08-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: One of science fiction’s greatest writers warned us about a AI. Does he also hold the remedy? | Alan Finkel

Snippet: What might a modern day equivalent of Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics look like? Guided by the author, I propose the three laws of AI

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/commentisfree/2026/aug/07/science-fiction-warned-us-about-an-ai-powered-dystopian-future-does-it-also-hold-the-remedy

[2026-08-07 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Q by Aston Martin and Aston Martin Newport Beach celebrate the marque's history with exclusive Heritage Edition collection

Snippet: ASTON Martin Newport Beach, in collaboration with Q by Aston Martin, has unveiled an exclusive collection of five bespoke ‘Heritage Edition’ sports cars that celebrate some of the marque's most memorable paint colors from the 1960s and 1970s. Each one-of-one commission pairs an iconic heritage exterior paint finish – remastered for the collection with the latest paint technology – with handcrafted Q by Aston Martin details, creating a modern interpretation of Aston Martin's rich design legacy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/07/tmt-newswire/q-by-aston-martin-and-aston-martin-newport-beach-celebrate-the-marques-history-with-exclusive-heritage-edition-collection/2400746

[2026-08-07 13:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG’s Exaone beats Google, Alibaba in AI benchmarks

Snippet: LG AI Research said Friday its Exaone models for tabular data analysis and time-series forecasting had topped global AI benchmarks, outperforming competing models from tech giants including Google and Alibaba.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10834139

[2026-08-07 13:12 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Can the government really get ahead of the curve on AI? - podcast

Snippet: On Wednesday, the Labor government announced environmental and energy safeguards on new datacentres in Australia. Our political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks to the assistant minister for science, technology and the digital economy, Dr Andrew Charlton, about the government’s push for national standards on datacentres.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/aug/07/can-the-government-really-get-ahead-of-the-curve-on-ai-australian-politics-podcast

[2026-08-07 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Where to see Emirati artists abroad, from New York’s Guggenheim to Venice Biennale | The National

Snippet: From the US and UK to China, Emirati artists have been displaying their work in a varied range of venues, from major museums and galleries to biennales and public spaces. The art ranges from responses to pertinent issues including technology and environmental damage to abstraction and reflections on the region’s rich heritage.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/07/emirati-artists-abroad-us-uk-china/

[2026-08-07 12:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Naver-Nvidia AI factory to generate revenue from 2027

Snippet: Naver said Friday during its second-quarter earnings call that its artificial intelligence factory business with Nvidia was expected to begin generating revenue in the first half of 2027.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10834112

[2026-08-07 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates; imports cool

Snippet: China's exports rose more than expected in July, though growth eased from June's blistering pace, with global demand for high-tech components helping absorb the country's goods.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/china-july-trade-exports-imports-surplus-imbalance-tariffs-.html

[2026-08-07 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Made in Singapore’ spotlighted at National Day event in Seoul

Snippet: Singapore marked its 61st National Day in Seoul on Thursday by showcasing its "Made in Singapore" vision while highlighting stronger business, innovation and strategic ties with South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10833997

[2026-08-07 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta ordered in US to pay US$567 million to address child safety harms

Snippet: Company says it will appeal after a New Mexico judge directs funds to youth mental health programmes and orders app changes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3363233/meta-ordered-us-pay-us567-million-address-child-safety-harms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 12:12 UTC+10:00] [Snap] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta ordered in US to pay US$567 million to address child safety harms

Snippet: Company says it will appeal after a New Mexico judge directs funds to youth mental health programmes and orders app changes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3363233/meta-ordered-us-pay-us567-million-address-child-safety-harms

[2026-08-07 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gemini, BTS collaboration on display at Las Vegas Sphere

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Google's artificial intelligence (AI) Gemini and K-pop boy band BTS are running a joint 60-second teaser campaign at the Las Vegas Sphere until later this week, the IT company said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260807003200320

[2026-08-07 11:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ediya Coffee offers discounts for foreign customers via Alipay+ promotion

Snippet: Ediya Coffee said Friday it was offering discounts to foreign customers through a promotion with cross-border digital payment platform Alipay+, aiming to improve payment convenience for international visitors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10833893