India plans to showcase clean energy at Brics meet
NEW DELHI: India will host the 11th Brics energy ministers' meeting in Gurugram on June 25-26 under its Brics Chairship, bringing together ministers and officials from member nations to strengthen cooperation on energy security, sustainability, technology and innovation.
Qualcomm CEO to smartphone users: AI Agents are coming for your smartphones
Qualcomm's CEO envisions AI agents revolutionizing smartphone use, handling tasks across multiple apps seamlessly. Imagine booking a restaurant, paying, and confirming without opening individual apps. These intelligent assistants, potentially integrated into smart glasses, could become the primary interface for digital services, fundamentally changing how we interact with technology daily. Apps will evolve as agents take center stage.
A look at China's supply chain connections ahead of CISCE 2026
A football produced in Yiwu, a freight train bound for Europe and an AI system designed to manage logistics may seem unrelated. Ahead of CISCE 2026 in Beijing, they offer a window into the supply chains that move goods, data and technology across borders, connecting manufacturers, transport networks and global markets.
Europe’s chip equipment company to US: Don’t blame us for China getting the technology
Europe's top chip equipment maker, ASML, has refuted US claims that its advanced EUV machines have reached China. The Dutch firm insists it has never shipped such technology to the country, nor any components specifically designed for them. This statement follows US concerns about China potentially acquiring EUV capabilities despite export restrictions. ASML maintains full compliance with Dutch and European export regulations.
‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets usedFarmers believe they have a new weapon in their age-old battle against the slugs that destroy their crops: modern technology.Slug prediction maps, which have been created by computer models as part of an research project, are now helping growers to better target the use of pesticides, saving them money and reducing environmental harm. Continue reading...
UK telecom giants roll out 'kill switch' to block stolen phones from working: How it works
UK mobile giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have activated a new 'kill switch' for new phones stolen from their stores, aiming to cripple the black market for stolen devices. This move follows resistance from major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to a universal anti-theft lock. The technology renders stolen, unsold handsets unusable remotely, a measure previously seen in the Netherlands.
Spain PM's Wife To Face Corruption Trial, Told To Surrender Passport
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez is accused of using her position to influence government contracts given to a group of technology companies.
Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions
Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractionsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedGoalline technology denies Japan goal by fractionsClose00Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey.Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video.Available to UK users only.SubsectionWorld CupPublished2 minutes agoShareclose pane...
Tesla Roadster 2026 vs Rimac Nevera: The Ultimate Electric Speed Showdown!
The battle for electric supremacy is heating up as the Tesla Roadster 2026 takes on the Rimac Nevera in a head-to-head duel of speed, power, and cutting-edge technology. Buckle up as we dive into the specs that could redefine what it means to be the fastest EV on the planet!
'Toy Story 5' Review: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen return for timely installment as Pixar gang battles rise of tech
Woody, Buzz and the rest of the beloved Pixar gang are back and face their biggest adversary yet in "Toy Story 5": technology.Eight-year-old Bonnie is one of the only kids in the neighborhood who still plays with toys and isn't glued to some device, which unfortunately is preventing her from making friends. So her parents gift her a kid-friendly tablet, Lilypad (clearly inspired by the popular LeapFrog toy brand).It's a rude awakening for Bonnie's toys, learning quickly from abandoned toys from...
Jensen Huang says AI will reshape work like the Industrial Revolution and the US 'should absolutely lead'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang thinks artificial intelligence will transform the workforce much like the Industrial Revolution did, creating new jobs and reshaping how Americans work.Speaking Thursday on "The Will Cain Show," Huang urged young people to embrace AI rather than fear it, arguing that the technology will become a tool that enhances workers' abilities across nearly every field. The Nvidia co-founder said the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is already fueling demand for skilled labor, i...
PwC's global chairman Mohamed Kande doesn’t believe companies adopting AI are laying off
PwC global chairman Mohamed Kande says companies adopting AI are hiring more workers, not fewer, telling CNBC's Squawk Box at VivaTech that embracing the technology demands bigger teams. He argues AI hands employees "superpowers," making soft skills like judgment and EQ vital. But PwC's 2026 Jobs Barometer reveals a catch: entry-level roles are flatlining and being "seniorised", squeezing young workers out of the AI-driven labour market.
QS university rankings expose regional disparities in Pakistan's higher education
LAHORE: Eighteen Pakistani universities have secured places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) retaining its status as the country’s highest-ranked institution despite slipping in the global standings but no university managed to break into the world’s top 350. The latest rankings, released by UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), showed mixed performance of the Pakistani institutions with QAU as well as the National University of Sciences and Technology (...
New video game console aims to get kids moving
New video game console aims to get kids movingJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura CressTechnology reporterNex PlaygroundThe company behind the UK's newest video game console is not concerned with the latest state-of-the-art graphics or hardware.Instead, David Lee, chief executive of US technology firm Nex, says its cube-shaped machine, the Nex Playground, is designed to get children moving.Launching in the UK and Ireland on 22 June, the Playground ditches controllers for body moveme...
Britain uses F1 technology to produce faster, lighter missiles, without US parts, so Ukraine can beat restrictions and fire them into Russian territory
Britain uses F1 technology to produce faster, lighter missiles, without US parts, so Ukraine can beat restrictions and fire them into Russian territorySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MARK NICOL, DEFENCE EDITOR Published: 23:59, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Bengal cops start probe into TMC's bank accounts
KOLKATA: A dissident MLA's complaint alleging substantial unaccounted deposits in Trinamool Congress's name led Bengal Police to open a probe Friday into the party's bank accounts under penal sections pertaining to organised crime, cheating and criminal conspiracy. Bidhannagar police commissionerate's cybercrime wing registered the case under BNS and Information Technology Act after legislator Biswanath Das sought an investigation into the source and movement of funds through three accounts in T...
Robot dogs join Mexico's World Cup security team
Mexico is turning to technology to help secure this year’s FIFA World Cup. In Monterrey, one of the tournament's host cities, police have deployed robotic dogs capable of patrolling crowds, streaming live video and entering dangerous areas. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The China Report.
Seven iPhone models compromised by major security breach... is yours on the list?
Seven iPhone models compromised by major security breach... is yours on the list?See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 18:12, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 18:16, 19 June 2026 e-mail 39 shares
China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions
A coin-sized brain chip in China could help people with paralysis control devices using their thoughts. China has approved a brain-computer interface called NEO for commercial medical use in certain patients with paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. That moves brain-chip technology out of research trials and closer to real-world medical care.Developed by researchers at Tsinghua University and Shanghai-based Neuracle Technology, NEO sits under the skull but rests on the brain's protective ou...
South African youth shine at 2026 'Chinese Bridge' Finals in Durban
The 19th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students and the 6th Chinese Bridge Chinese Show for Primary School Students successfully concluded at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) on June 12.During the event, cultural experience booths featuring Chinese tea art, calligraphy, and picture books attracted many teachers and students.During the formal competition, contestants delivered themed speeches and talent performances, demonstrating young South African...