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...
Für Smart-TVs - Panasonic geht Partnerschaft mit Skyworth ein
Für Smart-TVs: Panasonic geht Partnerschaft mit Skyworth einDie Partnerschaft mit Skyworth soll Panasonics TV-Geschäft in Europa stärkenFoto: Chris Jung/NurPhoto/ShutterstockSandraBültermann21.04.2026 - 13:42 Uhr TTS-Player überspringen↵Artikel weiterlesenPanasonic holt sich für seine TV-Sparte Unterstützung aus China. Der japanische Traditionshersteller geht eine umfassende Partnerschaft mit Shenzhen Skyworth Display Technology ein, einer der größten TV-Marken der Welt.Die Kooperation wird schr...
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"...
Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong
A long-standing pricing gap between the mainland China-listed and Hong Kong shares of dual-listed companies has narrowed – and in some cases reversed – as global investors re-rate China’s technology companies. The Hang Seng AH Premium Index, a widely watched gauge of the valuation gap between dual-listed companies’ A shares trading on mainland exchanges and their H shares in Hong Kong, has remained below 120 in recent sessions, down sharply from a high of 157.89 in February 2024. The shift has.....
NFL's custom scouting systems tell the story of the sport's changing technology
In the early 2000s, if Tony Lazzaro wanted to make a film cutup of a draft prospect for a coach, first he’d have to borrow VCR tapes of that player’s games — sometimes from the college — and sit in front of his television with a pen and notebook in hand. He’d write down the time stamps as each play he wanted to highlight began, mark where each ended, and then give a list from all the separate tapes to a video specialist to manually splice together.Advertisement
CIC, NBIM, BlackRock Said to Invest in Victory Giant Listing
Victory Giant Technology Huizhou Co. has attracted Chinese and global investors including China Investment Corp. and Norges Bank Investment Management, the world’s largest sovereign fund, to its $2.6 billion share sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
Emerging-Market Assets Eye Record Close as Iran Talks Loom
Emerging-market stocks climbed toward a record high, lifted by technology shares, as investors weighed whether Iran will join talks that could extend a Middle East truce and help restore energy flows.
She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
Technology She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job April 21, 20265:00 AM ET By Jude Joffe-Block Masked agents stand at an intersection during an ICE immigration enforcement operation in St. Paul, Minn. on Jan. 31, 2026. Some employees of Thomson Reuters, which has a major presence in the Twin Cities, became concerned about the company's contracts to supply data to ICE as the Trump administration's immigration surge in Minnesota intensified. Octavio...
London shoplifting convictions surge as new technology boosts crackdown on thieves
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Maradona heirs launch cryptocurrency to extend football legend’s legacy
The heirs of Argentine football great Diego Maradona have announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency bearing his name, in a move aimed at preserving his global sporting and cultural legacy through blockchain technology.The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to manage and expand Maradona’s brand following his death in November 2020, blending his legacy with the digital economy and emerging technologies.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here....
DIFC targets 25,000 jobs in bid to become world’s first AI-native financial centre
Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre said it will become the world’s first AI-native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at a foundational level across its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development and infrastructure.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The initiative aims to position DIFC as a global model for AI adoption in the financial industry, with the centre integrating the technology into its ecosystem...
Sennheiser’s New Closed-Back Headphones Are Made For The Studio
InnovationConsumer TechSennheiser’s New Closed-Back Headphones Are Made For The StudioByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 04:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new closed-back Sennheiser HD 480 PRO headphones have been designed with sound...
China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time
China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...
iCAUR to convene global partners at 2026 International Business Summit in China
iCAUR, the Middle East’s most trend-forward new-generation SUV brand, will host its 2026 International Business Summit this April, bringing together a select group of global partners, media, and creators for an invitation-only programme focused on immersive mobility experiences.Rather than following a conventional event structure centred on presentations, the summit has been designed as a continuous, curated journey that connects product, technology, and lifestyle through real-world environments...
Chinese scientists replicate eel’s 6,000km breeding journey inside research pool
Researchers in China have replicated the epic journey of one of the world’s most fascinating migratory fish within the confines of an artificial pool, potentially saving it from extinction. From hatching to maturity and spawning, eels undergo six stages of physical transformation over at least five years as they travel 6,000km (3,700 miles) from the ocean depths to freshwater rivers and lakes. Zhao Feng and his team from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences used satellite-tracking technology....
CATL Share Sale’s Tightening Discount Shows China Tech Momentum
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.’s share sale at a 5.1% discount, with demand running more than twice the available supply, underscores investor appetite for Chinese technology stocks even after the battery maker’s 20% rally this year.
Who is John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO?
InternationalScience & TechnologyWho is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?By Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the longtime hardware chief with steering the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker prepares for industrywide shifts driven by artificial intelligence. The leadership change marks the end of an era at one of the world’s most iconic companies, just as rivals bet on products that use AI to loosen Apple’s grip on the consume...