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AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry

Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping Japans fashion industry, influencing runway designs and mass-market production. Yet, the absence of national or industry guidelines raises concerns about counterfeiting and design theft. At the Tokyo Collections in September 2024, Japanese brand...

African leaders urged to accelerate development of space science and technology

African countries have been urged to expedite concerted efforts in developing the continents human capital in space science and technology to harness its vast opportunities, reports the statesman. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ongoing 38th African Union (AU) summit at its...

Meta begins 5% workforce reduction as part of strategic shift towards AI

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a series of performance-based layoffs, reducing its global workforce by 5%, or approximately 4,000 employees. This move is in line with CEO Mark Zuckerbergs strategy to raise the bar on performance and streamline operations. Employees...

DeepSeek boosts tech stocks in China, Hong Kong amid easing trade concerns

Chinese and Hong Kong stocks saw broad gains on Monday, with optimism surrounding AI startup DeepSeek continuing to drive the tech sector higher. Better-than-expected inflation data also helped boost investor sentiment, analysts told Khaleej Times. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.3%,...

Int’l Papertech export begins on February 10

6th International Papertech Expo- 2025 is set to begin on February 10. The three-day international exhibition of paper industry and technology will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. The exhibition is being organized by Bangladesh Exhibitions...

China’s DeepSeek gives Europe’s tech firms a way to catch up in global AI arms race

Hemanth Mandapati, boss of German start-up Novo AI, was an early adopter of DeepSeek technology when he switched to the Chinese firms artificial intelligence (AI) model from ChatGPT creator OpenAIs own model two weeks ago. If you have built your application using OpenAI, you can easily migrate...

Truth about brain rot: Debunking the tech panic

Concerns about brain rot from digital technology have surged, with claims that excessive screen time impairs cognitive function. However, experts argue that this moral panic lacks scientific backing. Andrew Przybylski, a professor at Oxford University, studies technologys impact on cognition. He...

US tech stocks rebound after DeepSeek shock

US technology stocks rebounded on Tuesday after Mondays massive selloff triggered by Chinas DeepSeek AI model, which raised concerns over the dominance of US firms. Nvidia, which lost nearly $593 billion in market value on Monday, surged 8.9 percent as bargain hunters stepped in. The broader...

Tech selloff deepens as DeepSeek triggers AI rethink

A global market rout continued on Tuesday as investors reevaluated the high valuations and dominance of AI giants, triggered by the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model. The selloff, which started on Monday, saw Japanese technology shares particularly hard-hit, following...

After TikTok, the WiFi router may be next Chinese tech ban target

According to CNBC, Chinese WiFi router TP-Link, has been under scrutiny by regulators as posing a threat to American infrastructure, as experts thinks China could exploit the routers to launch attacks on critical infrastructure or steal sensitive information. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and...

Indonesia moves closer to lifting iPhone 16 sales ban, says investment minister

Indonesia is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. that could lead to the lifting of the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. Speaking with Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Roeslani expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved within...

AI technology aimed at detecting early dementia signs through eye scans

Researchers in Scotland are developing a new AI tool that could help high-street opticians detect early signs of dementia. By analyzing photographs of the retina at the back of the eye, the AI software could provide insights into brain health, potentially identifying signs of disease before...

Oligarchy of ultra-rich taking shape in US: Biden

Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of a dangerous oligarchy taking shape in America, as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our...

Iran adds 1,000 high-tech drones to combat fleet

Irans Army has reinforced its combat forces by incorporating 1,000 state-of-the-art drones, designed for strategic missions and long-range operations. On Monday morning, 1,000 strategic drones with advanced anti-fortification and stealth capabilities were added to the combat organization of the...

US opens investigation into Tesla's 'Smart Summon' driverless technology

U.S. safety regulators have started investigating a Tesla feature that lets drivers summon their parked cars without being inside, after several accidents were reported linked to the technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla cars using the Actual Smart Summon mode...

China’s ‘metal storm’ weapon can fire millions of rounds per minute, scientists claim

Chinese scientists are developing a machine gun capable of firing bullets at an unprecedented ratepotentially the fastest in history. The weapon, which is described as a metal storm, consists of five or more barrels, each capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute. The resulting barrage has an...

Wall Street ends sharply higher with assist from tech

U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday as investors neared the end of a holiday-shortened week that also rang in a new year, which brought with it expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts and looser regulatory policies from the incoming administration. A broad rally sent all three major...

Samsung introduces ‘Eclipsa Audio’ 3D technology for 2025 TVs, soundbars

Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Google, has unveiled Eclipsa Audio, a groundbreaking 3D audio technology designed to redefine home entertainment. This innovative technology will be featured across Samsungs 2025 TV and soundbar lineup, including models from the Crystal UHD series to the...

Indonesia’s Apple and Google bans frustrate country’s tech fans

The Indonesian government banned sales of the iPhone 16 and the Google Pixel in late October, citing the tech giants failure to comply with the countrys Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or TKDN policy, which requires phones to source at least 40 percent of their parts locally. Winston is a...

Trump sides with Musk in H-1B visa debate amid rift with supporters

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday sided with key supporter and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk in a public dispute over the use of the H-1B visa, saying he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters. Trumps remarks followed a series of social media...

ICT appeared as most corrupt sector in AL regime: White Paper

ICT during Awami League (AL) government appeared as the most corruption-ravaged sector as the fascist regime engaged it taking on enormous development projects worth tens of thousands of taka which ultimately become unfruitful. The then AL government, immediately after assuming office in 2009,...

Scientists unveil solar-powered method to convert saline water into drinkable

A team of researchers has introduced a revolutionary method for transforming salt water into fresh and drinkable water, offering a potential breakthrough in tackling the global water scarcity crisis. This innovative technique, which harnesses solar energy, is not only more efficient but also more...

Trump's team reaches out to tech giants on online drug sales

President-elect Donald Trumps transition team has extended an invitation to five major tech companies, including Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab and Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab to a meeting in mid-December about dealing with online sales of drugs, the...

Thermal batteries: A game-changer for renewable energy storage

Thermal batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion technology, offering a cheaper and scalable solution for renewable energy storage. These batteries could revolutionize industries like steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing by storing and releasing energy efficiently....

China imposes ban on export of key tech materials to the US

China has implemented a ban on the export of key materials crucial for producing a wide range of advanced products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems, and CT scanners. This action is seen as a retaliatory measure against the United States expanded export controls targeting...

Saudi Arabia turns to tech to transform desert

Saudi Arabia is channeling investments into green innovation to transform its desert landscapes. However, allegations of greenwashing underscore the difficulty of converting these ambitious initiatives into effective climate solutions. This week, Riyadh is hosting the United Nations COP16...

ADB commits $24.3 million for solar power plant in Mymensingh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth $24.3 million with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, the Manila-based financial institution took charge...