After U.S. President Donald Trump announced his approval of a deal that could keep TikTok operating in the United States, Beijing’s response has been strikingly muted. Despite the app’s global popularity and political weight, Chinese state media and online discussions have offered little commentary, signaling the government’s cautious stance as it ultimately holds the power […]
Oil prices climbed on Thursday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as strong consumption in the United States—the world’s largest oil consumer—helped offset concerns over potential supply disruptions. Hopes for progress in U.S.-Russia talks over the Ukraine conflict also tempered fears of additional sanctions tightening global supplies. By early Asian trading, Brent crude rose 20 cents, […]
Apple has officially announced a launch event scheduled for September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, inviting media and analysts to its campus. The event teaser carries the tagline: “Awe dropping.” As tradition goes, September is the month Apple typically unveils its latest iPhones. This year’s highly anticipated release is expected to be the iPhone […]
Gold prices jumped over 1% on Monday, reaching their highest level in five weeks as both the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields declined. The rise comes amid growing uncertainty over a looming August 1 deadline for countries to finalize trade deals with Washington or face new tariffs. Spot gold climbed 1.3%, hitting $3,394.23 per ounce […]
Gold surged nearly 2% on Monday, climbing close to all-time highs as investors sought safety amid growing concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and rising geopolitical risks. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,827, just shy of the session peak of $3,833. Treasury Yields Slide, Boosting Gold The precious metal pushed past […]
Meta is preparing to make a major splash at its annual Connect conference next month with the debut of Hypernova, its first consumer-ready smart glasses equipped with a built-in display. Alongside the glasses, the company will also introduce a new wristband designed to let users control the device with simple hand gestures. The two-day Connect […]
LONDON — The United Kingdom is set to become a global hub for artificial intelligence as Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, Salesforce, and CoreWeave announced over $40 billion in new AI investments. Microsoft alone pledged $30 billion by 2028, with plans to build the nation’s largest supercomputer powered by 23,000+ advanced GPUs in partnership with British […]
A decade after Apple and Samsung first battled for dominance in the U.S. smartphone market, the rivalry is heating up again — and this time, foldable screens are at the center of the fight. According to Canalys data, Samsung’s U.S. shipments jumped in the second quarter, boosting its market share from 23% to 31%, while […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for ByteDance to divest its U.S. TikTok operations, giving more time for a deal involving an investor consortium that includes Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz. The new deadline is set for December 16, delaying a potential nationwide ban. The extension, issued through an […]
Amazon has terminated a Palestinian software engineer who was suspended last month after voicing opposition to the company’s work with the Israeli government. Ahmed Shahrour, who worked in Amazon’s Whole Foods division in Seattle, received notice of his dismissal on Monday. His suspension in September was linked to messages he posted on the company’s internal […]