Mainland Chinese technology companies are increasingly establishing operations in Hong Kong as they seek to navigate geopolitical tensions and expand into international markets. The shift reflects growing challenges in accessing capital and building trust in Western economies, where regulatory scrutiny and concerns over national
Artificial intelligence usage is accelerating across the United States, yet public confidence
Governments are coming under growing pressure to treat digital platforms and AI
A tightening supply of helium linked to the Middle East conflict is
Nvidia is expanding its presence in autonomous vehicle technology through new partnerships
The UK government has committed £2.5bn to artificial intelligence and quantum computing, as part of
European companies are warning policymakers in Brussels that efforts to reduce dependence on American technology
Ford has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help commercial fleet operators analyse
Agentic artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape operational workflows across the real estate sector, offering
US regulators have approved a nationwide pilot programme to accelerate testing of electric air taxis
A dispute involving artificial intelligence companies and the US Department of Defense is drawing attention
BYD has introduced a new battery system that could sharpen global competition over electric vehicle
The United Kingdom government has awarded funding to seven technology companies developing space and artificial
China is preparing to outline a new phase of its technological strategy as policymakers gather in Beijing for the annual “Two Sessions” meetings, where the country’s leadership is expected to approve a
Engineers are translating the principles of origami and kirigami into commercial technologies, as advances in mathematical modelling and materials science move paper-folding concepts from laboratory experiments towards industrial application. At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers have developed 3D-printed materials
Nvidia has agreed a $2bn investment in Lumentum Holdings as part of a long-term strategic partnership to advance optical interconnect technology for next-generation artificial
A growing behavioural trend is prompting users and experts alike to reconsider how technology shapes attention and cognitive engagement in an era of instant
Japan’s position within the global technology hierarchy is undergoing renewed scrutiny as questions emerge over the nature and visibility of its innovation model in an era dominated by software platforms and artificial intelligence. Long associated with distinctive consumer technologies and precision engineering, Japan built
The global technology sector is confronting a new inflection point as artificial intelligence devours memory supply at a pace few anticipated, triggering what insiders are calling a “RAMpocalypse”. What began as a surge in AI infrastructure investment is now rippling through semiconductor supply chains
Lamborghini has shelved plans to launch its first fully electric supercar, signalling a strategic recalibration in response to muted demand among luxury performance buyers. The Italian manufacturer confirmed that the Lanzador, unveiled as a concept in 2023 and previously positioned as a cornerstone of
Major technology companies are set to commit to financing and securing their own power supplies for artificial intelligence data centres, following mounting political and community pressure over rising electricity costs. President Donald Trump will meet executives from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and
The United States is developing an online portal that could intensify tensions with the European Union over digital speech rules, highlighting deepening transatlantic disputes in global technology governance. The project, reportedly advanced
China’s brain-computer interface sector is shifting from laboratory research to early-stage commercialisation, as coordinated policy support, clinical capacity and capital flows position the country as a rising force in neurotechnology. Start-ups developing
Nvidia is close to finalising a $30 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a funding round that could exceed $100 billion, underscoring the deepening financial ties among leading artificial intelligence players.
The UK government has proposed new legislation requiring technology platforms to remove intimate images shared without consent within 48 hours, placing stricter obligations on companies operating in the digital ecosystem. The measure
The United States has secured access to one of the world’s richest tantalum deposits in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a significant shift in the contest over critical minerals that underpin
A data exposure linked to a major Middle Eastern finance gathering has raised fresh concerns over cybersecurity governance at high-profile global events. Sensitive identity documents belonging to prominent international figures were left
Artificial intelligence’s most commercially valuable battleground moved into prime time during this year’s Super Bowl, as leading developers used advertising slots to promote coding tools rather than consumer chatbots. The campaign shift
Hollywood studios and industry groups are mounting legal and public opposition to Seedance 2.0, a new AI video generator launched by ByteDance, arguing that the tool facilitates widespread copyright infringement. The dispute