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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs and Microsoft Offers Mass Buyouts as Big Tech Bets $650 Billion on AI in 2026.

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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs and Microsoft Offers Mass Buyouts as Big Tech Bets $650 Billion on AI in 2026.

Two of the world’s largest technology companies confirmed sweeping workforce changes this week, sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and rattling investor confidence in the long-term stability of high-paying tech jobs. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced it will eliminate approximately 10 percent of its global workforce, amounting to roughly 8,000 employees. … Read more

WinRAR Zero-Day Exploit Actively Targeting Europe and Canada

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WinRAR Zero-Day Exploit Actively Targeting Europe and Canada

Cybersecurity researchers have issued an urgent warning after uncovering a dangerous zero-day vulnerability in the widely used WinRAR software. This flaw, which is already being actively exploited across Europe and Canada, allows hackers to execute malicious code remotely, thereby placing millions of personal devices, corporate networks, and government systems in immediate danger. To begin with, … Read more

2D InSe Wafer Technology From China Sets New Chipmaking Benchmark

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2D InSe Wafer Technology From China Sets New Chipmaking Benchmark

China has made a game-changing move in the semiconductor industry by introducing revolutionary 2D indium selenide (InSe) wafer technology. This breakthrough achieves unmatched efficiency and performance, setting a new benchmark in global chipmaking. With this innovation, Chinese researchers are not only challenging but also narrowing the gap with leading chip producers in the United States, … Read more

New Ultrasound Tech Charges Medical Implants in Under 2 Hours

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Ultrasound tech charges medical implants in under two hours without surgery

A groundbreaking medical technology now enables doctors to recharge implants inside the human body using ultrasound waves, completely removing the need for invasive surgery. This innovation directly promises faster patient recovery, significantly lower healthcare costs, and far greater safety for individuals who depend on life-saving devices. As hospitals and clinics adopt this method, both patients … Read more

China Unveils World’s First Humanoid Robot Retail Store

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China Unveils World’s First Humanoid Robot Retail Store

China has officially opened the world’s first retail store fully operated by humanoid robots, setting a groundbreaking precedent in the integration of artificial intelligence into everyday commerce. Located in Shanghai’s bustling tech district, the store offers customers a fully automated shopping journey, handling every step from personalized product recommendations to seamless checkout. Developers are combining … Read more

2027 Marked as Takeoff Year for Japan’s Electric Air Taxis

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2027 Marked as Takeoff Year for Japan’s Electric Air Taxis

Japan has confirmed that it will launch commercial electric air taxi services in 2027, achieving a major milestone in the nation’s urban mobility strategy. The government aims to ease traffic congestion in major cities and introduce a sustainable mode of short-distance transportation. Government agencies are actively collaborating with leading aerospace companies to finalize regulatory frameworks, … Read more

UK’s AI Growth Slows as Power Costs Surge in 2025

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UK’s AI Growth Slows as Power Costs Surge in 2025

Artificial intelligence development in the UK has slowed significantly in 2025 as energy prices continue to rise. The spike in power costs is straining data centers and delaying AI projects across the country. Technology firms report higher operating expenses, which are beginning to affect research budgets and deployment schedules. The Office for National Statistics recorded … Read more

China Calls for Multilateral Oversight of AI Technologies

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China Calls for Multilateral Oversight of AI Technologies

At the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed the creation of a global AI cooperation body. He warned that without joint oversight, a small group of nations or corporations could monopolize the future of artificial intelligence. His proposal focused on shared responsibility, inclusive participation, and closing the innovation gap … Read more

SharePoint Hack Reveals Microsoft’s Security Gaps

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Microsoft Races to Fix SharePoint Hack Amid Cyber Fears

A major SharePoint vulnerability has sparked urgent action at Microsoft, as cybersecurity teams scramble to patch the exploit that has raised alarms across government agencies, corporations, and cloud users worldwide. Security researchers confirmed the breach over the weekend and reported that the vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to sensitive SharePoint servers, potentially exposing vast troves of … Read more

Alibaba Sparks Global AI Shift with New Coding Tool

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Alibaba Sparks Global AI Shift with New Coding Tool

In a bold move that’s shaking the global tech landscape, Alibaba has unveiled an open-source AI coding assistant aimed at democratizing artificial intelligence development. The new tool, dubbed CodeFuse, integrates cutting-edge large language model (LLM) capabilities to help developers worldwide write, debug, and deploy code faster across multiple languages. This signals a new phase in … Read more