GITEX Future Health Africa 2026: Rethinking Policy for a Pan-African Health System
Rabat – Casablanca will host the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa 2026 from 4 to 6 May. The event will bring together governments, health experts, technology companies, and investors to discuss the future of healthcare in Africa. One of the main themes will be policy and regulation, which is becoming increasingly important as health systems across the continent go through rapid digital change. Healthcare across Africa is being reshaped by digital tools. Hospitals are adopting el...
Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start
Government blocks RightsCon 2026 conference saying it did not ‘align with national values’The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national values”.Zambia’s government had originally welcomed the RightsCon 2026 summit on “human rights in the digital age”, due to be held in the capital, Lusaka, on 5-8 May, but Thabo Kawana, permanent secretary for the Mi...
How to watch the women's Mutua Madrid Open: TV channel and streaming options for the Final
Marta Kostyuk (No. 23 in world) will meet Mirra Andreeva (No. 8) today at the women’s Mutua Madrid Open, in Madrid, Spain.Mutua Madrid Open key details Tournament: The Mutua Madrid Open Round: Finals Date: May 2 Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) Venue: Caja Magica Location: Madrid, Spain Court Surface: Clay Mutua Madrid Open schedule today Mirra Andreeva vs. Marta Kostyuk, 11 a.m. ET (Final) This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming li...
Historic UAE-led resolution targets attacks on telecom infrastructure
Geneva: The UAE led a diplomatic effort at a key United Nations forum in Geneva that resulted in the unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning attacks on civilian telecommunications and information technology infrastructure, including submarine cables in the Gulf.The measure was passed during the council session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held from 28 April to 8 May 2026, marking the first time the body has formally denounced such attacks on digital infrast...
Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, describing it as a natural extension of a nascent program the company announced in late January called AV Labs.
Received alarm-like notification on phone? Here's what it means
Mobile users in Delhi-NCR may receive test alert messages. The government is trialing a new disaster alert system across India. This system uses advanced technology to send emergency warnings quickly. Users might get repeated messages in different languages. These are only test notifications, and no action is needed. The system is undergoing evaluation before its official launch.
Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor
Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government -billed as the first of its kind this century, is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.(Image credit: Kirk Siegler)
Pentagon signs classified AI deal that Google staff objected to with 7 tech companies
The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven major AI companies, including SpaceX and Google, to deploy their technology on classified military networks. These deals aim to bolster national security by integrating AI into high-tier environments for intelligence and battlefield support. Notably, Anthropic was excluded following a dispute over AI usage limitations.
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Wall Street Week | Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
This week, The Fed made its call this week, but Kevin Warsh may be about to change the institution itself. And, AI made coding easy for everyone, and that's the best and worst thing to happen to software engineering. Plus, can the same technology that unlocked oil and gas now unlock clean energy? Later, the city that was built by the mob is now betting its future on dayclubs, nightlife, and premium experiences. (Source: Bloomberg)
AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery
Technology AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery May 1, 20265:22 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Esme Nicholson A pack of AI-controlled robotic dogs has been let loose in Berlin Listen · 3:43 3:43 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5795427/nx-s1-9753608" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting forceJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterReutersUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for more AI use by the US militaryThe US military plans to increase its use of artificial intelligence (AI) further after the Pentagon agreed to new and expanded contracts with some of the biggest names in technology.Under eight agreements with Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, SpaceX, Oracle, Nvidia and...
AI Set to Reshape Up to 55% of Jobs in the US, BCG Report Finds
Casablanca — Artificial intelligence is set to change the way millions of people work, but not necessarily replace them. A new report by Boston Consulting Group finds that between 50% and 55% of jobs in the United States will be reshaped by AI over the next two to three years, as the technology becomes more widely adopted across industries. For many workers, that shift won’t mean losing their jobs. It will mean doing them differently. Same titles, different expectations. Tasks will change, workf...
Navy gets delivery of stealth frigate Mahendragiri; warship equipped with BrahMoS
India's naval strength is bolstered with the arrival of INS Mahendragiri, an advanced stealth frigate from Project 17A. This delivery by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. highlights the nation's growing self-reliance in warship construction, featuring cutting-edge stealth, weaponry, and indigenous technology. The frigate represents a significant leap in naval design and capability.
Versant Sells SportsEngine to Playmetrics
Versant, the media company recently spun off from NBCUniversal, has sold the assets of SportsEngine to Playmetrics, part of a strategy to refine its holdings and focus more closely on different types of assets. Financial terms of the transaction were not revealed,. SportsEngine provides technology and services tied to team and tournament management of youth […]
CIA's mind-control program in turmoil after scientist's mysterious death
CIA's mind-control program in turmoil after scientist's mysterious deathMy dad was a government scientist working on a secret mind-control program... then the CIA murdered him. Here's the gruesome evidence I believe proves it By STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 17:15, 1 May 2026 | Updated: 18:33, 1 May 2026 e-mail 24 shares
Parents of missing DC intern Chandra Levy reveal chilling new extraterrestrial theory of why she vanished 25 years on
Parents of missing DC intern Chandra Levy reveal chilling new extraterrestrial theory of why she vanished 25 years onScientists are vanishing or turning up dead. Now ex-FBI boss reveals chilling plot likely unfolding... and who he fears is behind itBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 16:29, 1 May 2026 | Updated: 16:29, 1 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Netflix founder: AI will make these skills as important for technology companies as Maths
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings foresees AI significantly boosting the importance of humanities and emotional intelligence in tech. He suggests a shift away from STEM dominance, emphasizing history and literature. Hastings, who donated $50 million to Bowdoin College for AI and humanity research, believes the next two decades will be exciting, ushering in an era of abundance.
Look up tonight! A full Flower Moon will bloom in the night sky this evening - here's the best time to see it
Look up tonight! A full Flower Moon will bloom in the night sky this evening – here's the best time to see itREAD MORE: What could go wrong? NASA wants to light a FIRE on the moon By WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 09:57, 1 May 2026 | Updated: 09:58, 1 May 2026 e-mail 3 View comments
OMODA & JAECOO showcases smart valet parking tech in Beijing, UAE roll-out soon
OMODA & JAECOO has completed the global public real-world test of its advanced Valet Parking Driver (VPD) technology during the Chery International Business Summit, marking a major milestone in the brand’s push towards AI-driven smart mobility.The achievement comes as the brand also celebrates surpassing one million cumulative global vehicle sales, reinforcing its rapid growth and innovation leadership. The next-generation system is expected to be introduced in upcoming OMODA & JAECOO mo...