Amazon launches first Kuiper internet satellites, taking on Starlink
WASHINGTON - The first 27 satellites for Amazon's Kuiper broadband internet constellation were launched into space from Florida on Monday, kicking off the long-delayed...
Emerging economies lead the way in AI trust, survey shows
LONDON - People in emerging economies are more willing to trust AI than those in advanced economies and are more optimistic and excited about...
Hongqi’s new EVs EH7, E-HS7 now available in the Philippines
IN THE electrifying realm of clean transportation, luxury automotive icon Hongqi, together with its exclusive distributor EVOxTerra, is confidently redefining all-electric vehicles with the...
Dinner with the president: Trump meme coin surges on offer to top buyers
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's meme coin surged more than 60% on Wednesday after a post announcing "the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world" promised...
Nintendo’s robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand
TOKYO - Nintendo said on Wednesday it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all...
Young, skilled workforce to drive AI adoption in the Philippines
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) adoption in the Philippines has gained ground and will continue to grow, driven by the country’s young and skilled workforce, according...
Economic output gains from AI likely to outweigh emissions cost, says IMF
ECONOMIC GAINS from artificial intelligence (AI) will boost global output by around 0.5% a year between 2025 and 2030, outweighing the costs of rising...
Sustainable providers seen to support companies’ push for use of greener technologies
TAPPING eco-friendly providers can help companies push their digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives while staying on track towards achieving their sustainability goals, the...
Google opts out of standalone prompt for third-party cookies for Chrome browser
ALPHABET’S Google said on Tuesday it will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies and will retain the tiny packets...
Meta’s oversight board rebukes company over policy overhaul
NEW YORK - Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking and eased...
Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins
WASHINGTON - Alphabet's Google needs strong measures imposed on it to prevent it from using its artificial intelligence products to extend its dominance in online search, a...
Global chipmakers feel the pinch of Trump’s shifting trade policy
Global chip stocks were battered on Wednesday on fresh evidence of how U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting trade policy was complicating the outlook for...
