Technology

NEW YORK — On a chilly January morning, at the National Retail Federation’s yearly Big Show, Walmart Inc. and Google said that they have come up with a joint venture that would open up a new chapter in the long storied history of retail. Their announcement, made in...

SYDNEY — Australia is a country where weather is not only a topic of conversation but also a small reckoning: floods, fires, cyclones. Therefore, the trust in forecasts is partly a matter of faith and partly a necessity. So when the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) quietly...

NEW YORK -- In soft yet victorious diction, Apple Inc. proclaimed the "tremendous global uptake" by its latest model iPhones-an assertion that ripples among techies, investors, and consumers alike. The Cupertino-based company hasn't offered any unit-wise statistics,...

Seoul, South Korea - Samsung Electronics released its thinnest Galaxy Z Fold ever, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 - and the upgraded Z Flip 7, a turning point in its bid to regain leadership in the super-premium mobile market. But as the phones shrink in weight and size, critics...

During a recent testimony to the UK Treasury Committee, HSBC UK CEO Ian Stuart raised serious alarm at the ongoing risk of cyberattacks on the banking industry. He disclosed that HSBC is subject to incessant attacks from cyber thieves trying to penetrate its systems,...

In a historic ruling highlighting the European Union's dedication to data privacy, TikTok has been fined €530 million (around $600 million) by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine stems from infringements of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation...

ONG KONG — In a move that marks Asia's increasing leadership in textile and fashion innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has unveiled its most ambitious project to date: The International Future Challenge (IFC) 2025 From being a regional contest...

In recent weeks, OpenAI's ChatGPT has experienced an unprecedented surge in user engagement, primarily driven by the introduction of a novel image-generation feature that allows users to create art in the distinctive style of Studio Ghibli. This phenomenon, dubbed the...

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have become integral tools across various industries, enhancing customer service, streamlining operations, and providing personalized user experiences. However, their rapid adoption has also exposed them to a new breed of cyber...