Australia news live: Aukus nations to develop uncrewed undersea vehicles to protect cables; Hanson backs Taylor’s indexation plan
Marles tells Shangri-La Dialogue delegates that ‘seabed is a battlefield’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastContinuing that report from Agence France-Presse: British defence secretary John Healey said that the planned technology, a “range of cutting edge sensors and weapons systems” for underseas drones, “will rapidly give our forces the very most advanced battlefield technologies”.The systems will be deployed on uncrewed underwater vessels, Healey ad...
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Strategy Means Cancelling Cosmic Orange
InnovationConsumer TechApple’s iPhone 18 Pro Strategy Means Cancelling Cosmic OrangeByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 04:21pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is displayed during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on Septe...
An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human elementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“You’ll never get rid of humans,” Prof Wendy Moyle says, during a discussion about robots and other technology in aged care and residential homes.Then, a beat later, she adds: “Well, I don’t think we’ll get rid of humans.” Con...
Pakistani journo flubs with poser on India's Agni-6; how US war secy reacted
A Pakistani journalist's query about India's alleged Agni-6 ICBM test at the Shangri-La Dialogue was based on misinformation. India confirmed a recent test involved an advanced Agni missile with MIRV technology, not the Agni-6. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth avoided singling out either India or Pakistan as a threat.
India’s bullet train project: Nine years later, is the dream finally nearing reality?
India's ambitious first bullet train project, launched in 2017, is now in its advanced construction phase, with viaducts and tunnels taking shape. Despite delays and cost escalations, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is set to revolutionize travel, with the first operational section anticipated by mid-2027. This endeavor signifies India's leap into high-speed rail technology.
Why Ukraine Is Mining Russian Supply Routes With Drones
BusinessAerospace & DefenseWhy Ukraine Is Mining Russian Supply Routes With DronesByDavid Kirichenko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 09:00am EDTRussian logistics are being targeted by Ukrainian drones. Social Media CaptureUkraine’s campaign against Russian logistics is becoming more sophisticated. In addition to striking trucks, fuel depots and supply convo...
Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’
Experts say AI firm’s engagement with Vatican risks creating ‘feelgood’ discourse that lacks critical examinationWhy did Anthropic’s founder sit beside the pope during a warning about AI?In the first major written teaching of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV took artificial intelligence to task. The pontiff delineated the technology’s most concerning threats to humanity: replacing workers, accelerating war and exploiting the environment. At a ceremony honoring the holy teaching the day of its release at...
Samsung Releases Free Upgrades To Millions More Galaxy Phones
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Releases Free Upgrades To Millions More Galaxy PhonesByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 08:22am EDTMay 30, 2026, 08:22am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung’s One UI 8.5 release, which brings new AI tools and...
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology53 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTessa WongAsia Digital Reporter, Shangri-la Dialogue, SingaporeReutersUK defence minister John Healey said the UK would be contributing £150m to the new projectThe US, UK and Australia say they will develop underwater drone technology to protect undersea cables and boost defence, under their military alliance known as Aukus.The uncrewed unmanned vehicles (UUVs) technology is expected to be...
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.(Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli)
The AI Revolution And Career Optimism - A New Era For Workers
LeadershipLeadership StrategiesThe AI Revolution And Career Optimism - A New Era For WorkersByGlenn Llopis,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. CEO of GLLG, Glenn Llopis covers leadership and business strategy Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 07:15am EDTYoung Asian businesswoman analysing investment data, touching on digital display. Futuristic concepts. Future technology. Cryptocurrency investment.gettyThe rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping indus...
Americans echo Pope Leo’s concerns about AI: ‘It threatens workers, privacy and human life’
Guardian readers in the US spoke of fears about unregulated AI in response to the pope’s encyclical warning about the risks of the technologyIn his first major papal text since assuming leadership of the Catholic church last year, Pope Leo issued a stark warning about the rise of artificial intelligence this week, denouncing the “culture of power” driving the AI age.Calling for the “most rigorous” ethical constraints on AI – which he described as one of the greatest threats facing humanity today...
Britain, US and Australia to develop underwater drones as part of Aukus defence pact
Britain, along with the US and Australia, will join forces to develop underwater drones as part of the Aukus defence pact. Announced earlier today, a joint statement from the three nations confirmed the scheme will boost each country's strike capabilities. It added that it would also "bolster superiority in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, mine countermeasures, electronic warfare, and contested littoral manoeuvre".The statement announced the plan to curate the latest defence technology,...
Iran war: A China link to US losing its first fighter jet in decades
A US F-15E Strike Eagle was reportedly shot down over Iran by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, marking a significant escalation. While US officials investigate, China denies providing recent military support, though past assistance and potential radar technology transfers are noted. The incident complicates ongoing US-China relations amid peace negotiations.
Dell Technologies Shares Surge to Record Heights Amid Strong Earnings and Market Optimism
Dell Technologies' stock has soared to an all-time high today, fueled by impressive quarterly earnings and positive market sentiment. Investors are increasingly optimistic about the company's growth trajectory in the competitive technology sector.
Are Russian spies stealing Western technology? What European intelligence officials claim
Russian intelligence agencies are aggressively intensifying efforts to steal Western technology, defence research and industrial secrets across Europe as sanctions linked to the Ukraine war squeeze Moscow’s wartime economy, senior European intelligence officials have said.
Operation Sindoor 2.0: How the army is preparing for the next battle
India's Army is undergoing a significant transformation post-Operation Sindoor, shifting towards preemptive, technology-driven deterrence. New formations like Rudra Brigades and Bhairav battalions, alongside integrated drone units, are enhancing combat readiness. This modernization focuses on unmanned systems, AI, and rapid response, reflecting a decisive move from manpower-heavy tactics to a high-tech, multi-domain force.
US Sanctions Iranian Buyers Of Military Technology
The United States announced Friday that it is "dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network" used to...
Ten years after India, US Marine Corps bids farewell to Sea Harrier
The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, a decade after India's navy did. This unique aircraft's Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability allowed operations from dispersed locations and smaller carriers, proving vital for close air support and deployments. This technology lives on in the F-35B.
On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections
Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking concernsThe energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has said charger gullies to connect electric cars parked on streets will help cut costs for drivers, yet millions of UK households may be unable to use the simple technology because their local councils will still not allow charging cables to cross the pavement.Despite government promises to “slash red tape” and make it easier to put in gullies,...