Apple faces ‘difficult’ process to launch its own AI in China

Official at top tech regulator says path to approval easier if iPhone maker finds local partners

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Genies launches Parties for brands and creators to launch their own ‘AI Roblox’

Genies, an avatar technology company, has launched Parties after developing its foundational technology stack since the last fundraise.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 19

Huawei to launch phone with own software in sign of China-US splintering

Tech giant’s homegrown alternative to Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android is evidence sanctions have boosted company

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update

Apple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology’s ...

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Thanks to AI, Apple's China problem is only getting worse

As artificial intelligence reshapes the technological landscape, America's leading tech companies face a choice between their values and their profits.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in field

A Chinese space ship carrying a three-person crew has docked with its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Magic Story launches AI-based media platform for children to create their own adventures

Magic Story, an AI-powered media platform for kids to create adventures, has launched its customized books and subscription platform.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Apple may have an AI trick up its sleeve, says this VC investor

Apple has done research to run large language models with limited memory.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Google just gave its AI access to Search, hours before OpenAI launched ChatGPT Search

Google launches real-time search integration for Gemini AI platform at $35 per 1,000 queries, while OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Search on the same day, setting up a major battle for the future of ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 31

China says it's ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday

China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space power

Tech - ABC News - October 29

China says it's ready to launch next crew to its orbiting space station Wednesday

China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space power

World - ABC News - October 29

China launches a new crew to its orbiting space station as it seeks a major role in space exploration

Tech - ABC News - October 29

China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car

The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

Harris campaign releases its own Fortnite map

The Harris campaign has launched a map on the popular video game "Fortnite." The map, called “Freedom Town, USA,” is attached to taglines like “Fight For Freedom” and was designed around Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Germany finds itself in a predicament of its own making

While it loses sympathy abroad, the country faces political uncertainty at home

World - Financial Times - November 20

Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Apple prepares for fresh AI assault on the smart home

A new hub to manage people’s lives would be a big bet — but it’s not clear what it can bring to the business

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Huawei's Chip Advances Threaten Apple in China

The Chinese company’s latest device is coming next week as it pushes ahead in technology despite U.S. sanctions.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

China’s Huawei Takes Aim at Apple With Latest Smartphone

Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Getting started with AI agents (part 1): Capturing processes, roles and connections

To get started with AI agents, we must first identify differences between agents and models and define roles and communication requirements.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Stokes to close its less profitable stores in restructuring process

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Will Pam Bondi face major pushback in confirmation process for attorney general role?

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has replaced Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general of the United States. CBS News senior White House and political ...

Kamala Harris And Tim Walz Launch Their Own Fortnite Map

As of today, there are seven days left in the campaign for the U.S. Presidential election. Now, the Democratic ticket headlined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Apple won't launch a smart ring, says Oura CEO: 'It's hard to do'

Samsung's smart ring debut put the products firmly in the spotlight, with one analyst predicting that Apple could launch its own smart ring in 2026.

Business - CNBC - November 12

What Trump means for Silicon Valley

I expect the administration, with the advice of Elon Musk, will adopt a mercantilist AI policy

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process

A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree firing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille

World - ABC News - November 10

Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to “act on our behalf across our work ...

Tech - ABC News - November 19

Infosys chair bets companies will develop their own AI models

Nandan Nilekani says small language models trained on specific data are ‘quite effective’

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

SpaceX launches Starship on its sixth test flight

SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight, reaching space and splashing down in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing development of the massive rocket. While the “Super Heavy” booster was ...

Does Africa need its own credit rating agency?

A pan-continental body is not a cure-all for its debt problems

World - Financial Times - October 29

How should Europe build its own Silicon Valley?

There is fresh debate about the EU’s position in the technology race

World - Financial Times - November 7

Russia jails its own soldiers for killing entire family in Ukraine

The sentence, handed down by a Russian court, is a rare example of the country holding its troops to account for war crimes.

As Smith winds down Trump cases, GOP eyes its own probes

Special counsel Jack Smith has various avenues for winding down his cases against President-elect Trump before he’s expected to be fired by an incoming administration whose leader has floated ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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