Science & Technology

Microsoft updates maps to label West Bank removes israeli terminology

Microsoft has updated its digital mapping services to include Palestinian place names and remove ‘misleading’ Israeli designations in the occupied West Bank, according to a digital rights group.

April 29, 2026
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon

Alphabet’s Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the US Department of Defence to use its artificial intelligence models ‌for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a…

April 28, 2026
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Non stop spotlights: Social Media accounts that track celebrities 24/7

A new wave of social media accounts is reshaping how celebrity news is consumed, with creators posting round-the-clock updates on stars’ lives to millions of followers.

April 27, 2026
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DeepSeek unveils new AI model as China accelerates for tech autonomy

DeepSeek, the Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model stunned the world last year, launched on Friday a preview of a highly awaited new model adapted for Huawei chip technology, underlining China's growing autonomy in the…

April 25, 2026
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Turkish parliament voted to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms

Turkey votes to ban social media

The Turkish parliament voted on Wednesday to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, state media agency Anadolu reported, the latest country to try such a ban.

April 23, 2026
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Microsoft announces 'largest-ever' investment in Australia

Microsoft will invest $18 billion in Australia over the next three years, upgrading government cyber defence tools and supercomputers used for artificial intelligence, the company said Thursday.

April 23, 2026
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Two Pakistanis picked for China space programme; one to fly as payload specialist

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Wednesday announced a landmark advancement in Pakistan’s manned space mission programme as two astronaut candidates — Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali — are set to…

April 22, 2026
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Meta to monitor employee activity for AI training

Meta is installing new tracking software on US-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes for use in training its artificial intelligence models.

April 22, 2026
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Apple named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO

Apple names hardware to veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age

Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as it navigates a world radically altered by artificial intelligence,…

April 21, 2026
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Samsung SDI said it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz

Samsung SDI secures first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on ‌Monday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply batteries for electric ⁠vehicles, marking its first EV battery supply deal with the automaker.

April 20, 2026
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Meta sets may 20 for the first wave of layoffs, more cuts planned

Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more ‌coming later, three sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.

April 18, 2026
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Robots, drones could slash global food delivery costs to $1 per order

Autonomous food delivery robots and drones could cut costs by several dollars to as low as $1 per order, a shift that could unlock billions of dollars in profits for the global food delivery industry,…

April 16, 2026
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Mideast war conflicts boosts electric vehicle demand in Asia

Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war.

April 14, 2026
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Apple plans major camera, design upgrades for iPhone 18

Apple is preparing a significant technological upgrade for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the iPhone 18 Pro Max. It features advanced camera systems, improved battery performance, and new connectivity features.