Innovation & Tools
Microsoft restricts Chinese companies’ access to early notifications about vulnerabilities
Microsoft Corp. has limited Chinese firms' access to advance alerts regarding weaknesses in its technologies, according to Bloomberg.
Published on August 21, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
The US is getting ready for $500 billion IPO of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Trump administration is set to take the mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, according to Bloomberg, which refers to a senior official in the administration.
Published on August 11, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Lyft to deploy robotaxis in europe in partnership with Baidu
American ride-hailing company Lyft Inc. will collaborate with China's Baidu Inc. to introduce self-driving vehicles in Europe, the firms announced in a joint statement.
Published on August 5, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
China’s digital regulator warns of Nvidia chip loopholes
According to a report by CNBC, China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has expressed worries about national security regarding Nvidia Corp.'s H20 chips, based on information from the regulatory authority.
Published on August 1, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
TikTok to launch a separate application for the US
The Chinese ByteDance's TikTok social platform is set to introduce a distinct app for users in the United States, according to Reuters, referencing sources.
Published on July 11, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey creates a Bluetooth messenger
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of the American social platform Twitter (now X) and CEO of fintech company Block Inc., has launched a beta version of the decentralized messaging app Bitchat, which…
Published on July 9, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Toyota starts construction of Lexus Electric vehicle plant in Shanghai
Toyota Motor of Japan started building a factory for Lexus electric vehicle production in Shanghai on Friday, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Published on June 30, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
China’s CATL to introduce fast-swapping EV battery technology in Europe
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), the global manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, intends to launch its recycling and rapid-swapping battery technology in Europe, according to the Financial Times.
Published on June 27, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Tesla upgrades its premium Model S and Model X, raises their prices by $5 thousand
Tesla has launched updated versions of its luxury sedan Model S and SUV Model X, increasing the prices for all configurations by $5,000, according to MarketWatch.
Published on June 17, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Disney and Universal accuse Midjourney of copyright infringement
Film studios Disney and Universal have initiated legal action against Midjourney, alleging that the AI firm permits its image generation service to produce replicas of their protected characters.
Published on June 12, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
DeepSeek releases new version of its AI model
Chinese company DeepSeek has launched an updated version of its innovative AI model R1.
Published on May 30, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Digital fraudsters steal £1.2bn in UK in 2024
In 2024, losses due to financial fraudsters in the UK reached £1.2bn ($1.6bn), a figure that remains largely the same as last year, as stated in a report by the…
Published on May 29, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Nvidia to build R&D center in Shanghai
U.S. graphics chip manufacturer Nvidia Corp. plans to establish a research and development (R&D) facility in Shanghai, writes the Financial Times.
Published on May 19, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Mitsubishi Motors may start selling Foxconn’s electric car in 2026
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors intends to begin selling electric vehicles created by Foxconn Technology in the latter half of 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Published on May 7, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Microsoft plans to expand data center capacity in the EU by 40% in two years
Microsoft Corp. intends to enhance its cloud and AI infrastructure within the European Union to guarantee "digital stability amid geopolitical volatility."
Published on May 2, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
OpenAI is working on creating X social network analog
The American firm OpenAI, known for creating the ChatGPT, is developing its own social network, aiming to be a counterpart to social network X, reports The Verge. As per its…
Published on April 16, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Dubai schedules commercial launch of unmanned cars for 2026
Dubai officials are gearing up for the commercial introduction of driverless vehicles by 2026.
Published on April 3, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
CNBC: Meta will release standalone app with AI-based chatbot
Meta Corporation is expected to launch a standalone app featuring a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, known as Meta AI, according to CNBC citing sources.
Published on February 28, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
SpaceX successfully launches Athena module with cellular communication station to the Moon
NASA reported that a Nova-C lunar lander named Athena, developed by Intuitive Machines, has been launched to the Moon. The launch occurred from Cape Canaveral, Florida, utilizing SpaceX's Falcon 9…
Published on February 27, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
South Korea ramps up training for artificial intelligence specialists
South Korean municipalities are intensifying their efforts to educate specialists in the realm of artificial intelligence. Specialized educational institutions and innovative training initiatives are being established in various regions across…
Published on February 20, 2025
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
SpaceX lands Super Heavy launch vehicle on the launch pad for the first time
SpaceX successfully landed the first stage of Starship rocket - Super Heavy at its Mechazilla launch pad for the first time, the company wrote on social network X. The rocket…
Published on October 14, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Nobel laureate in physics Hinton notes risks associated with neural networks
Geoffrey Hinton, the received of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, has raised worries about his own findings and innovations enabling machine learning through artificial neural networks.
Published on October 9, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
IDC: Contribution of AI technology to global GDP will grow to $19.9 trillion by 2030
According to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the overall economic impact of businesses implementing artificial intelligence (AI) advancements is projected to reach approximately $19.9 trillion by 2030.
Published on September 18, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Nokian Tyres plans to use birch bark rubber in tire production
Nokian Tyres and Reselo AB have agreed to collaborate on using Reselo Rubber, a material derived from birch bark leftovers, for manufacturing tires, as stated in a press release from…
Published on September 13, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Tesla to bring “autopilot” to Chinese and European markets in 2025
MarketWatch reports that Tesla from the United States intends to introduce its Full-Self Driving (FSD, "autopilot") driver assistance system in both the Chinese and European markets next year, as stated…
Published on September 6, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
WSJ: Huawei is close to releasing new AI development chip
The Wall Street Journal reported that Huawei Technologies from China is on the verge of launching a new chip tailored for AI development.
Published on August 14, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
SpaceX prepares world’s largest rocket for new test launch
SpaceX announced readiness for the fifth test orbital flight of the Starship spacecraft with Super Heavy launch vehicle for manned Moon flights.
Published on August 12, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Analysts note doubling of cryptocurrency thefts in the world in the first half of 2024
According to a research by analyst firm TRM Labs, in the first half of 2024, hackers stole more than twice as much cryptocurrency as they did the year before—$1.38 billion…
Published on July 10, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Amazon to invest $100 billion in AI over next decade
The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon intends to invest over $100 billion in data center infrastructure over the course of the next ten years.
Published on July 1, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Hong Kong launches pilot program for payments in digital yuan
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported that Hong Kong has started a pilot program that permits digital yuan payments through large Chinese banks.
Published on May 20, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Virgin Galactic plans last commercial flight of Unity spacecraft starting from June 8
According to a press release from the corporation, "the window for spaceflight on the Virgin Galactic mission Galactic 07, organized by the United States, will open on June 8."
Published on May 6, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Telegraph: AstraZeneca admits that its COVID vaccine can cause thrombosis
A class action complaint has been filed against the British-Swedish pharmaceutical corporation AstraZeneca, claiming that a COVID-19 vaccine that the business and Oxford University produced has major adverse effects.
Published on May 1, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Tesla to partner with Baidu to bring car autopilot system to Chinese market
According to Bloomberg, which cites sources, American automaker Tesla will collaborate with Chinese Internet behemoth Baidu Inc. to launch mapping and navigation features in the Full-Self Driving (FSD, "autopilot") driving…
Published on April 30, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Artificial intelligence brings 20% of revenue to BCG consulting company
In an interview with the Financial Times, Christoph Schweizer, the CEO of the global consulting firm BCG, stated that his company anticipates making $12 billion in revenue this year, with…
Published on April 26, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Google will delete billions of records containing users’ personal data
Google has consented to remove billions of user activity records, including personal information of over 136 million Americans who use the Chrome browser.
Published on April 2, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Study: 8 million people in Britain could lose their jobs because of AI
A paper on the possible threats artificial intelligence (AI) poses to the regional labor market was released by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) in Britain.
Published on March 29, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Apple to integrate Google’s AI model into iPhone
According to Bloomberg, which cites sources, Apple Inc. and Google are in discussions about incorporating the Gemini artificial intelligence model inside the iPhone.
Published on March 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Mercedes-Benz is testing humanoid robots at a factory in Hungary
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is testing humanoid robots named Apollo at a plant in Hungary, as reported by the Financial Times.
Published on March 18, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
European Parliament approves world’s first law to ban unacceptable use of AI
The European Parliament passed a bill on artificial intelligence (AI). Its authors believe that this legislation will promote innovation and safeguard citizens' fundamental rights while also promoting security.
Published on March 14, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
OpenAI unveils AI system for creating video from text
OpenAI, a US technology startup, has released Sora, an AI system for creating videos. Based on text queries, Sora can produce lifelike films, writes The Wall Street Journal.
Published on February 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Global tech sector companies lay off over 34,000 people since the year beginning
According to the Layoffs.fyi website, global tech corporations let go 34,250 employees in total since the beginning of 2024.
Published on February 13, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Crew Dragon spacecraft with commercial tourists launched to the ISS
SpaceX announced on Friday that the Crew Dragon reusable manned spaceship carrying space tourists on board was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) as a component of the Axiom…
Published on January 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Gartner forecasts 6.8% growth in global IT spending in 2024
Research firm Gartner has projected that global investment on information technology (IT) will reach over $5 trillion in 2024, an increase of 6.8%.
Published on January 18, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Samsung Electronics leads in number of patents granted in the US
Autonomous driving technology accounted for the majority of patents in the US.
Published on January 10, 2024
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
EY notes progress in the use of AI in auditing
Other Big 4 international auditors are not very optimistic.
Published on December 5, 2023
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
General Motors to suspend production of robot taxis
US General Motors will halt production of robotaxis, writes Barron's citing the company’s statement.
Published on November 9, 2023
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
SpaceX launches 23 new Starlink satellites into orbit
Falcon 9 vehicle successfully launched another batch of 23 mini-satellites into orbit to refill the orbital constellation of the Starlink system's global Internet coverage network, SpaceX reports.
Published on November 6, 2023
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
EC President names 4 conditions to ensure safe AI
According to Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, there should be four requirements for safety measures to "understand and mitigate the risks" connected to the application of…
Published on November 3, 2023
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Google to start manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India
Google, a subsidiary of the holding company Alphabet Inc., has declared its intention to begin producing Pixel smartphones in India. These will be the newest, eighth series of Pixels. They…
Published on October 20, 2023
By Iris Barker
Innovation & Tools
Nvidia and Foxconn to build AI factories together
According to a press release from Nvidia, the United States' Nvidia Corp. and Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) will collaborate to develop new kinds of data centers (DCs), or…
Published on October 19, 2023
By Iris Barker