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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban
Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban
About 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia’s landmark social media ban for kids. MORE..
Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025
Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025
Global smartphone shipments rose 2 per cent year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. MORE..
Online shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEO
Online shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEO
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), saying that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will play a major role in the way people shop in the near future. MORE..
ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem
ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its 64th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission tomorrow, marking a critical moment for India’s space program and signalling the rise of the country’s private space ecosystem. MORE..
Musk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven days
Musk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven days
Elon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open to the public its new algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, in seven days. MORE..
US ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes rare appearance in 51 years amid global tensions
US ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes rare appearance in 51 years amid global tensions
The US military’s highly classified “Doomsday Plane” – a Cold War–era airborne command centre built to withstand nuclear war – made an unusually public appearance this week, sparking widespread speculation at a time of escalating geopolitical strain. MORE..
Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early
Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early
Nasa has said it will return a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cutting short their mission a month early because of a “serious medical condition” affecting one of the astronauts. MORE..
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people’s medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. MORE..
Spotify expands its monetisation program
Spotify expands its monetisation program
Spotify is expanding its monetisation programme for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market. MORE..
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Technology companies in Britain will be required to block unsolicited sexual images under online safety rules taking effect on Thursday, as governments worldwide step up efforts to curb abuse and risks linked to artificial intelligence. MORE..
iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley
iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley
Researchers from investment bank Morgan Stanley say Apple will add Samsung’s 200MP cameras to the iPhone in 2028, and also add suppliers to potentially reduce costs. MORE..
Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026
Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026
Renowned Sri Lankan inventor Rohan De Lanerolle Snr has won five prestigious awards at the Asia Awards 2026 held in India. MORE..
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026
AI powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA) announced the launch of its next-generation Vera Rubin superchip at CES 2026 on Monday in Las Vegas. One of six chips that make up what Nvidia is now calling its Rubin platform, Vera Rubin combines one Vera CPU and two Rubin GPUs in a single processor. MORE..
Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028
Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028
Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US manufacturing plant in Georgia starting in 2028, marking a step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, the South Korean company says. MORE..
Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Samsung Electronics plans to double this year the number of its mobile devices with “Galaxy AI” features largely powered by Google’s Gemini, its co-CEO said, which would give the U.S. firm an edge over rivals as the global race in artificial intelligence heats up. MORE..
Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3
Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3
Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday expressed support for the people of Venezuela as SpaceX-owned Starlink announced it was providing free broadband internet services in the country for a limited period, as Venezuela remains gripped by fast-moving political developments. MORE..
Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026
Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026
The new year is kicking off with a celestial feature: the Wolf Moon will light up the sky as the final supermoon visible until late 2026, astronomers say. MORE..
China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. MORE..
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for children under 15 by next September, according to a draft law seen by AFP. MORE..
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. MORE..
Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. MORE..
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water, according to a new review of research that calls for urgent regulatory measures to manage the risks. MORE..
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. MORE..
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China’s cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. MORE..
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..