Satechi’s New ChargeView 140W Desktop GaN Charger With Real-Time Display
InnovationConsumer TechSatechi’s New ChargeView 140W Desktop GaN Charger With Real-Time DisplayByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 12:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The compact ChargeView is a GaN desktop charger with four USB-C ports and...
Met Police wins high court challenge over use of live facial recognition technology
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Your Water Company Has Become A National Security Problem
InnovationYour Water Company Has Become A National Security ProblemByCharles Radclyffe,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Digital Ethicist, writing about Emerging Technology and EthicsFollow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 11:12am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WOODHEAD, DERBYSHIRE - JUNE 11: In this aerial view low water levels impact the Woodhead Reservoir where...
YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities
YouTube is expanding its new “likeness detection” technology, which identifies AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, to people within the entertainment industry, the company announced on Tuesday. The technology works similarly to YouTube’s existing Content ID system, which detects copyright-protected material in users’ uploaded videos, allowing rights owners to request removal or share in the video’s revenue.
Apple Names John Ternus as CEO in Leadership Transition
Tetouan – Apple Inc. has announced a major leadership transition, naming John Ternus as its next chief executive officer, effective September 1. Tim Cook will step down after nearly 15 years as CEO to become executive chairman of the board, marking a new chapter in the company’s leadership. The transition, unanimously approved by the board of directors, follows a long-planned succession process aimed at ensuring continuity at the world’s most valuable technology company. Cook will remain in his...
After 80 yrs, Japan opens its weapons sector to world - what it means for India
Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier.
Google supercharges Chrome with Gemini AI in major regional rollout
Must ReadScience & TechnologyGoogle supercharges Chrome with Gemini AI in major regional rolloutBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026Google has widened the rollout of its AI feature “Gemini in Chrome” to seven additional markets in the Asia-Pacific region, continuing its push to weave artificial intelligence more tightly into the browsing experience. The expansion now covers Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. The feature is being made available on desktop an...
Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID
Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesA facial recognition system deployed by the Met at Oxford Circus last summerTwo people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology (LFR) in London.Youth worker Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, from campaign group Big Brother Watch, brought the claim over concerns that facial recognition could be used arbitrarily or in...
Saudi IT Firm to Press Ahead with IPO Despite War Uncertainty
Saudi Arabian information technology services firm Dar Al Balad Business Solutions Co. is pressing ahead with plans to list on the kingdom’s stock exchange despite the disruptions caused by the regional conflict.
Japan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’
Japan has scrapped long-standing restrictions on arms exports in a major break with its post-war pacifist policy that is likely to derail any potential thaw in relations with China. The plans, given final approval by the cabinet on Tuesday, could clear the way for sales of lethal equipment that had long been banned and prompted expressions of “serious concern” from Beijing. Japan’s Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology had previously limited exports to five non-combat....
GRAI believes AI can make music more social, not replace artists
Today’s AI music startups, like Suno and Udio, offer technology that leverage artifical intelligence for music generation. But a new company, GRAI, believes that most people don’t want to use AI to generate music from scratch — they’d rather do other things like remix tunes, share them with friends, or play around with tracks by doing things like changing a track’s style, just for fun. Of course, whether or not an artist wants anyone to play around with their tracks...
Chinese Printed Circuit Board Maker Victory Giant Surges In Hong Kong Debut Amid AI Boom
Victory Giant Technology, a Chinese maker of AI-related components headed by billionaire Chen Tao, rallied as much as 60% in its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday amid strong demand for its printed circuit boards.
CBSE curriculum will enable students to understand the AI ‘black box’
The grand aim of the curriculum is to develop learners who do not merely consume technology, but are informed, capable, and responsible digital citizens, who can critically question, analyse, and even create, shaping our AI-rich future
German central bank chief calls for wide access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Anthropic has rolled out a preview of Mythos to a select number of companies and some organisations that build or maintain critical software infrastructure, prompting calls for wider access to the technology.
Jean-Michel Jarre urges music and film industries to embrace AI
The French musician says AI won’t kill talent – in stark contrast to anxieties expressed by artists like Elton John and Dua LipaJean-Michel Jarre has attacked the conservatism of the music and film industries over AI and urged them to embrace the technology instead of being fearful and “very anti-AI”.Jarre, one of the pioneers of electronic music in the 1970s, said while the existing creative industries were “freaking out” over the technology, artists will use AI “to create the cinema of tomorro...
5 Reasons To Focus On Technology For Restaurant Success In 2026
Small BusinessFranchises5 Reasons To Focus On Technology For Restaurant Success In 2026ByGary Occhiogrosso,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 08:00am EDTClose-up on a waitress using a tablet to take an order at a restaurant - food service conceptsgettyAs 2026 rolls along, restaurant technology is no longer a side project, a trade show attraction, or a nic...
From super powder to super power: can China plasma mill grind US tech dominance to dust?
Modern military supremacy – from stealth jets to hypersonic missiles – hinges on micron-scale “super powders” engineered using precision mills. A new Chinese facility unveiled last week – described as the largest in the world – may give the country a critical edge in this field. The mill in the southern province of Guangdong uses new technology that the company behind it said was 10 times more efficient than older methods and allowed for the industrial scale production of these powders. At first...
Jeff Bezos’s wife Lauren Sanchez is giving away $10 billion for husband’s climate pledge
Jeff Bezos's $10 billion Earth Fund, co-led by Lauren Sanchez Bezos, is accelerating its mission to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by 2030. With billions still to allocate, the fund is backing a diverse portfolio including nature protection, sustainable agriculture, and climate technology, aiming for measurable global impact.
“Defeat” By Drones Teaches U.S. Army Hard FPV Lessons The Easy Way
BusinessAerospace & Defense“Defeat” By Drones Teaches U.S. Army Hard FPV Lessons The Easy WayByDavid Hambling,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and authorFollow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 07:08am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Ranger competitor in the "Last Line of Defense" exercise...
How AI Agents Could Rebuild Fashion’s Visual Production Layer
InnovationConsumer TechHow AI Agents Could Rebuild Fashion’s Visual Production LayerByMoin Roberts-Islam,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Moin is a tech innovator covering digital fashion, technology and Web3Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 06:55am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Genera, OmegaRender and AlphaRender are building a "new technological layer"...