Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesJohn Ternus will become Apple's chief executive in September Apple has named named John Ternus as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook who will become executive chairman at the technology giant.Ternus, currently the head of hardware engineering who has been at Apple for 25 years, will take over from Cook on 1 September.Cook has led Apple since 2011 after the late Steve Jobs...
Adobe launches AI suite for corporate clients as competition heats up
InternationalScience & TechnologyAdobe launches AI suite for corporate clients as competition heats upBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Adobe launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools on Monday to help corporate clients automate and personalize digital marketing functions, in a bid to fend off competition from autonomous tools offered by startups such as Anthropic. A selloff in software stocks, sparked by the rise of AI tools that can automate a growing number of human tasks, is pressuri...
UAE President receives Prime Minister of Albania
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the economy, trade, renewable energy, and technology, in a way that serves both countries’ interests and benefits their peoples.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her...
UAE launches first AI-powered platform to map and protect date palm varieties
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has unveiled a new digital platform designed to catalogue and safeguard the country’s diverse date palm varieties, harnessing technology to serve a sector long shaped by tradition.The “UAE Digital Platform for Date Palm Varieties”, announced on Monday, brings together a nationwide database powered by artificial intelligence to document the genetic diversity of date palms and support long-term sustainability efforts.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no...
IMF adds 11 new conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has loaded the $7 billion bailout package with nearly a dozen more conditions, including approval of the new budget by the National Assembly in line with the fund's agreement and amending laws governing special economic and technology zones. The government has committed that parliament would approve the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the IMF staff agreement. This is the second time the government has accepted such a condition under the current...
Between a bot and a hard place
The same technology that promises to streamline Netflix's production pipeline is casting a long shadow over the global visual effects workforce - from the studios of Los Angeles to the cramped desks of rotoscopers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Manila. In March, Netflix acquired InterPositive, an artificial intelligence company built by Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, for an undisclosed sum. InterPositive automates colour grading, relighting, and continuity fixes - painstaking work currently done f...
The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE: Strange chemical is 'widely present' - and scientists have no idea what it does to human health
The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE: Strange chemical is 'widely present' – and scientists have no idea what it does to human healthREAD MORE: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warmingBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:37, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:54, 20 April 2026 e-mail 34 View comments
BNP Paribas’ Bigos: Growth Drivers vs. Volatility
Ecaterina Bigos, CIO for Core Investments Asia ex-Japan at BNP Paribas Asset Management, discussed the current market environment characterized by volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, they largely assume oil prices will stabilize between $80 and $90 by mid-summer, emphasized the 'structural advantage' seen in sectors benefiting from long-term growth drivers, particularly technology supported by AI-related capital expenditure, which has experienced notable rerating and is expected to sustain...
IMF loads $7 billion package with 11 new conditions for govt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) loaded the $7 billion bailout package with nearly a dozen more conditions, including approval of the new budget by the National Assembly in line with the fund’s agreement and amending laws governing the special economic and technology zones. The government has committed to the IMF that Parliament would approve the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the IMF staff agreement to the $7b programme targets. This is the second time that the governm...
Stock market today: Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex?
The Indian stock market saw mixed movements today, with the BSE and NSE experiencing gains and losses across various sectors. Trent and SBI emerged as top gainers on both exchanges, while companies like Titan and Axis Bank faced declines. Technology and banking stocks showed a general downward trend.
GTA parent Take Two CEO: If AI would take anyone’s job, wouldn’t it take his job
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick playfully suggests Elon Musk's job would be the first AI target, questioning widespread fears of job displacement. He argues that if AI were to replace roles, it would impact those deeply involved in technology first.
Microsoft Edge Canary allows free YouTube background playback on mobile
Must ReadScience & TechnologyMicrosoft Edge Canary allows free YouTube background playback on mobileBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026Microsoft has discovered a method to bypass restrictions and restore background video playback for users without a Premium subscription. This solution is available in the experimental Edge Canary browser, according to Android Authority. In an effort to increase its subscriber base, YouTube has recently intensified its efforts to block workarounds that allow users to acc...
Brandi Glanville seeks help from Mark Cuban's Cost-Plus Drug Company, leading to drug prices
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Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response
Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at enabling more timely pre-emptive measures and emergency responses to flooding. The technology is the latest addition to the existing territory-wide flood risk visualisation system, which was deployed during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. “This is to foster Hong Kong as a future-facing and climate-resilient city,” Ringo Mok Wing-cheong,...
US security agency 'found' using Pentagon 'blacklisted company' Anthropic’s Mythos
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's controversial AI model, Mythos Preview, despite the Department of War previously labeling the company a national security risk. This comes after a legal battle where a judge halted the ban on Anthropic's technology. Anthropic itself has opted not to release Mythos publicly due to fears of its potential misuse in destabilizing cybersecurity.
Tennis stars get Grand Slam wearable technology boost after Australian Open controversy
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, there were statement wins on the clay on both the men’s and women’s tours, ahead of the first headline combined event on the red dirt: the Madrid Open.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.Advertisement
Chatbots often offer 'problematic' cancer advice, study finds
Health newsChatbots often offer 'problematic' cancer advice, study findsPopular artificial intelligence programs told users where to find alternative, potentially dangerous treatments for cancer and other health scenarios.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00AI chatbots often gave inaccurate or incomplete responses to such questions as whether 5G technology or antiperspirants cause cancer, which vaccines are dangerous and whether anabolic steroids are safe.Kevin Carter /...
Israeli Stock Valuations Soar as Investors Bet on Post-War Gains
Israeli stocks are breaking out of a valuation range they were stuck in for almost two decades, with investors paying record multiples to own them on bets the country is poised for a post-war technology-led economic boom.
Boost to India–South Korea ties: PM Modi, Lee Jae Myung hold talks at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high-level talks in Delhi, aiming to transform their trusted partnership into a futuristic one. The leaders witnessed the exchange of MoUs, covering cooperation in sectors from chips to ships, talent to technology, and energy.
Knowledge Nugget: India’s First 3D Chip Packaging Plant — Technology and Semiconductors Explained
Odisha kicks off India’s first 3D chip packaging plant — but why does it matter? What is 3D glass semiconductor technology, and why are semiconductors so significant? Here’s all you need to know.