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Technology FILE PHOTO: A TikTok logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Trump Extends Deadline for TikTok Sale by 90 Days

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: The logo of the European Investment Bank is pictured in the city of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, March 25, 2017. Reuters/Eric Vidal/File Photo

EIB to Allot 70 Bln Euros for Tech Sector in 2025-2027

The European Investment Bank is likely to announce on Friday plans to pump 70 billion euros into the development of European technology firms over the next…

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Technology Generative artificial intelligence has been used in the US legal system by judges performing research, lawyers filing appeals and parties involved in cases who wanted help expressing themselves in court. Jefferson Siegel / POOL/AFP

Justice at Stake as Generative AI Enters the Courtroom

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is making its way into courts despite early stumbles, raising questions about how it will influence the legal system…

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Technology The logo of Meta is seen at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. (Reuters) 

Sam Altman Says Meta Offered $100 Million Bonuses to OpenAI Employees 

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Meta has offered his employees bonuses of $100 million to recruit them, as the tech giant seeks to ramp up its artificial…

Technology “Nioh 3” marks the latest chapter in the acclaimed dark samurai action RPG series. (SPA)

Manga Productions to Publish 'Nioh 3' in MENA with Arabic Localization

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), announced on Tuesday its partnership with KOEI TECMO GAMES as the official publisher…

Technology The logo of Meta is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland January 18, 2025. (Reuters)

Rise in 'Harmful Content' Since Meta Policy Rollbacks, Survey Shows

Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party fact-checking in the United States and eased…

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Technology Around half the UK population, more than 30 million people, use TikTok each month. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

Despite Law, US TikTok Ban Likely to Remain on Hold

US President Donald Trump is widely expected to extend the Thursday deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States. It…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo

OpenAI Wins $200 Mn Contract with US Military

The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San…

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Technology A WhatsApp icon is displayed on an iPhone, Nov. 15, 2018, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (AP)

WhatsApp to Start Showing Ads to Users in Some Parts of the Messaging App

WhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in some parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the…

Technology Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella is pictured onstage during the Microsoft Build conference opening keynote in Seattle, Washington on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP)

Microsoft Lays Out Data Protection Plans for European Cloud Customers

Microsoft on Monday said data stored by its European cloud customers would stay in Europe, under European Law, with operations controlled by its local…

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Technology A merchant carries goods that she bought at Long Bien Market, one of the largest wholesale markets in Hanoi, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

US Reportedly Pushes Vietnam to Decouple from Chinese Tech

The United States is pushing Vietnam in tariff talks to reduce the use of Chinese tech in devices that are assembled in the country before being exported to…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: A Meta logo is pictured at a trade fair in Hannover Messe, in Hanover, Germany, April 22, 2024. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as its India Head

Meta Platforms said on Monday that Arun Srinivas has been appointed as the managing director and head for Meta in India, effective July 1. Srinivas…

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Technology Former Apple design chief Jony Ive (L) has joined forces with OpenAI to make a device ideal for engaging with generative artificial intelligence. Matt Winkelmeyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Big Tech on a Quest for Ideal AI Device

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI). …

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Technology As the AI race heats up, so does the race to find talent in the sector, which is currently dominated by US and Chinese companies. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP/File

Anthropic Says Looking to Power European Tech with Hiring Push

American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike Krieger told AFP Thursday at the…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the Apple Fifth Avenue store for the release of the Apple iPhone 14 range in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 16, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Apple's iPhone Sales Capture Top Spot in Chinese Market in May, Counterpoint Research Says

Apple's iPhone sales rose to the top spot in China in May, with global sales growing 15% year-on-year during April and May in the tech giant's strongest…

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Technology The new Google logo is seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Google Offers Buyouts to More Workers amid AI-driven Tech Upheaval and Antitrust Uncertainty

Google has offered buyouts to another swath of its workforce across several key divisions in a fresh round of cost cutting coming ahead of a court decision…

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Technology The Huawei logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. (Reuters)

Huawei Launches Pura 80 Smartphone Series in Next Step of China Comeback 

Chinese tech giant Huawei launched its Pura 80 smartphone series on Wednesday, as the company seeks to cement its comeback in China's premium smartphone market…

Technology A staff member holds a Nintendo Switch 2 game console as Nintendo starts selling the new consoles globally, at an electronics store in Tokyo, Japan June 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Nintendo Switch 2 Smashes Record as Company’s Fastest-Selling Console 

Japan's Nintendo said on Wednesday it had sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the first four days after its launch, making the console the company's…

Technology Around half the UK population, more than 30 million people, use TikTok each month. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

TikTok Says to Increase Investment in Britain

TikTok plans to raise its investment in the UK, its biggest community in Europe, with the creation of 500 more jobs, the Chinese-owned social media giant…

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Technology A view shows a Huawei logo at Huawei Technologies France headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, France, January 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Huawei Chips Are One Generation Behind US but Firm Finding Workarounds, CEO Says 

Huawei Technologies' chips are one generation behind those of US peers but the firm is finding ways to improve performance through methods such as cluster…

Technology Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Apple Plays It Safe on AI despite Wall Street Pressure

Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the technology and Wall Street expresses doubts over…

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Technology A man rides a motobike on the street with wind turbines in the background, in Changhua, Taiwan May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan May Exports Hit Record on AI Demand and Ahead of US Tariffs

Taiwan's exports surged to a record in May on booming demand for artificial intelligence and as customers placed orders ahead of US tariffs which could take…

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Technology Microsoft says that its coming ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices will be available by the year-end holiday season, with pricing soon to be disclosed. Ina FASSBENDER / AFP/File

Microsoft Unveils Rog Xbox Ally Handheld Video Game Devices

Microsoft on Sunday unveiled its first Xbox-branded handheld gaming devices, touting them as a way to play its vast library of titles anywhere. Two "ROG…

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Technology The Qualcomm logo is during Munich Auto Show, IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2021. (Reuters)

Qualcomm Strengthens AI Portfolio with $2.4 Billion Alphawave Deal

US chipmaker Qualcomm on Monday agreed to acquire British semiconductor company Alphawave for about $2.4 billion as part of efforts to strengthen its…

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