BBC Threatens to Sue AI Startup Perplexity Over Content Theft
June 20, 2025
Key Points The BBC is threatening to take legal action against the AI startup Perplexity, accusing the company of illegally using its news articles to
TECH NEWS
Scientists Observe New Type of Exotic Atom for the First Time
June 19, 2025
Key Points For the first time, a team of international researchers has directly observed a completely new class of exotic atoms known as a “highly
EU Resigned to 10% Tariffs in Trade Deal with Trump’s US
June 19, 2025
Key Points European officials are growing increasingly resigned to a tough reality: any new trade deal with the United States will likely include a 10%
Chinese Livestreamer’s AI Clone Beats Him at His Own Game
June 19, 2025
Key Points Artificial intelligence just proved it can be a better salesperson than a real person. Luo Yonghao, one of China’s most famous livestreamers, used
Waymo’s Robotaxis Return to NYC, But Humans Will Drive Them For Now
June 19, 2025
Key Points Waymo’s self-driving cars are set to return to the streets of New York City this July but don’t expect to see them driving
Nippon Steel Gives US Veto Power to Seal $14.1B US Steel Deal
June 19, 2025
Key Points Japan’s Nippon Steel is defending its massive $14.1 billion buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel, saying it’s satisfied with the deal even though
Klarna Jumps into Phone Plans, Bets on AI to Become a Super App
June 18, 2025
Key Points Klarna, the company that pioneered the “buy now, pay later” trend, is making a bold new move: it’s now selling mobile phone plans
AliExpress Strikes Deal with EU to Block Illegal Goods, Fine Still Possible
June 18, 2025
Key Points The European Commission has struck a deal with the online marketplace AliExpress over concerns that the platform was allowing the sale of illegal
China Unveils Massive ‘Smart Brain’ to Fight Pollution
June 18, 2025
Key Points Fighting pollution and climate change is challenging when you don’t have reliable, timely data. Now, researchers in China claim to have developed a
Musk’s xAI Lands $5 Billion Debt Deal Despite Cool Investor Reception
June 18, 2025
Key Points Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is on track to secure a $5 billion debt package led by Morgan Stanley. But according to
Tencent Targets European Cloud Market, Betting on Gaming and Super App Tech
June 17, 2025
Key Points Tencent, the Chinese tech giant behind the hugely popular WeChat app and a global gaming empire, is making a major push into Europe
Truck Rivals Volvo and Daimler Team Up on New Software Company
June 17, 2025
Key Points In a surprising move, two of Europe’s largest truck manufacturers, AB Volvo and Daimler Truck, are joining forces. They announced on Tuesday that
Britain Puts £250 Million into High-Tech Green Aviation
June 17, 2025
Key Points The British government is investing a hefty £250 million ($340 million) into making air travel greener. The money will fund advanced research into
Commerce Bancshares to Buy Rival Bank FineMark in $585 Million Deal
June 16, 2025
Key Points U.S. regional bank Commerce Bancshares announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire its rival, FineMark Holdings, in an all-stock deal valued
Taiwan Hits China’s Huawei and SMIC with Trade Blacklist Amid Tensions
June 16, 2025
Key Points Taiwan has officially added Chinese tech giants Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to its trade blacklist. This major step aligns the
US Pushes Vietnam to Cut Chinese Tech from Exports, Threatens Tariffs
June 16, 2025
Key Points The United States is exerting significant pressure on Vietnam in high-stakes trade talks, demanding that the country use fewer Chinese-made tech components in
Dual Gene Strategy Offers Breakthrough Resistance to Devastating Pepper Viruses
June 16, 2025
Key Points A Japanese research team has developed a groundbreaking approach to combat begomoviruses—plant pathogens that cause yellow leaf curl disease and devastate pepper crops
DOJ Probes Google’s Record $32B Deal to Buy Cybersecurity Firm Wiz
June 14, 2025
Key Points The U.S. Justice Department is scrutinizing Google’s planned $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity company Wiz. According to a Bloomberg report, federal regulators are
Trump Steps In to Save EchoStar’s Wireless Future, Stock Skyrockets
June 14, 2025
Key Points President Donald Trump personally stepped into a high-stakes battle between EchoStar Corp. and federal regulators, sending the company’s stock on a wild ride.
Eurozone Industry and Trade Slump Sharply in April Amid US Tariff Shock
June 13, 2025
Key Points The eurozone’s industrial and trade sectors suffered a significant setback in April, signaling deeper economic challenges than previously anticipated. According to data released
Meta Invests $14.3 Billion in Scale AI, Bringing CEO Alexandr Wang to Lead AI Strategy
June 13, 2025
Key Points Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has made a significant strategic move by investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI, securing a 49% stake
Oxford-Led Team Simulates Quantum Vacuum Light Scattering in Real Time
June 13, 2025
Key Points A groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Oxford and the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon has led to the first-ever
China Confirms Trade Deal with US After Trump-Xi Call, Affirms Commitment to Agreement
June 12, 2025
Key Points China on Thursday confirmed the existence of a new trade deal with the United States, following an announcement by former U.S. President Donald
Binance Opens Crypto Trading to Syria After US Sanctions Are Lifted
June 12, 2025
Key Points Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Thursday that it will allow users in Syria to trade cryptocurrencies on its platform. This
Nvidia to Build First AI Cloud Platform for Industry in Germany, Boosting Europe’s AI Ambitions
June 11, 2025
Key Points Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced on Wednesday that the company will launch its first artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform tailored for industrial applications
EU Launches DNS4EU to Enhance Online Privacy, Security, and Digital Sovereignty
June 11, 2025
Key Points The European Union has officially launched DNS4EU, its own Domain Name System (DNS) resolver, designed to strengthen digital sovereignty, enhance cybersecurity, and provide
US and China Reach Trade Framework to Ease Tariffs and Rare Earth Export Dispute
June 11, 2025
Key Points U.S. and Chinese officials have agreed on a new trade framework aimed at reviving the truce established last month in Geneva and easing
Elon Musk Sets June 22 Launch Date for Tesla Robotaxi Pilot in Austin, Texas
June 11, 2025
Key Points Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company’s long-awaited robotaxi service is tentatively scheduled to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. In
Societe Generale to Launch First Bank-Issued Dollar-Backed Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana
June 10, 2025
Key Points Societe Generale (SocGen), one of France’s largest banks, announced plans to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin named USD CoinVertible, marking a significant move as
Disney Finalizes Full Ownership of Hulu with $438.7 Million Payment to Comcast
June 10, 2025
Key Points Disney has officially concluded its long-running acquisition of Hulu by agreeing to pay Comcast $438.7 million for its remaining 33% stake in the
Apple Faces Pressure Ahead of WWDC Amid AI Delays, Innovation Concerns, and Regulatory Risks
June 9, 2025
Key Points Apple is preparing for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, aiming to regain its footing in the artificial intelligence (AI) race
UK Regulator Proposes Lifting Ban on Crypto ETNs to Boost Digital Asset Growth
June 6, 2025
Key Points The UK is preparing to lift a ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at enhancing its global
China’s EV Price War Escalates Amid Government Warnings and Market Oversupply
June 5, 2025
Key Points China’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market is facing escalating tensions as aggressive price wars raise alarm among regulators and industry leaders. The
Nokia Leads EU Drone Project to Protect Critical Infrastructure
June 4, 2025
Key Points Nokia announced it is leading a consortium of over 42 organizations to develop an unmanned drone project aimed at protecting and enhancing the
US Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Amid Push for Trade Deals
June 4, 2025
Key Points The United States has doubled its tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum to 50%, escalating trade tensions and pressing global partners
JWST Reveals Clues About WASP-121 b’s Formation and Extreme Atmospheric Chemistry
June 4, 2025
Key Points New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed surprising details about the exoplanet WASP-121b, shedding light on its formation history