French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
Technology French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet April 23, 20266:22 PM ET Bobby Allyn A low-angle view of the Eiffel Tower, partially framed by flowering branches under a blue sky dotted with clouds in Paris, France, on April 10, 2026. Riccardo Milani/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Riccardo Milani/AFP via Getty Images A hair dryer? A lighter? A lucky coincidence? Authorities in France are investigating possible tampering with a weather...
White House accuses China of AI technology theft ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting next month
NewsWorldAmericasWhite House accuses China of AI technology theft ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting next monthThe Chinese Embassy in Washington swiftly rejected the claims, calling them ‘baseless allegations’Alexandra Alper & Ruchika KhannaThursday 23 April 2026 18:37 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCo...
Audio Giant JBL Celebrates 80 Years In The Sound Business
InnovationConsumer TechAudio Giant JBL Celebrates 80 Years In The Sound BusinessByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 01:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.JBL has sold millions of its poortable speakers and headphones to music lovers around the...
Burjeel Medical City performs UAE’s first uniportal robotic lung surgery
Abu Dhabi: Burjeel Medical City has successfully performed the UAE’s first uniportal robotic lobectomy, marking a milestone in minimally invasive surgery and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for healthcare innovation.The procedure was carried out on a 37-year-old patient diagnosed with stage one lung cancer, using a technique that removes part of the lung through a single 3cm incision supported by robotic technology.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl...
American Express Sees Strong Card Spending, Higher Costs
American Express Co. plans to boost spending on marketing and technology and said its customers’ spending on air travel has been slowing. Romaine Bostick discusses his interview with American Express CEO Stephen Squeri on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Carbon Removal Market Was Built On One Customer. Now What?
InnovationSustainabilityThe Carbon Removal Market Was Built On One Customer. Now What?ByPhil De Luna,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a materials scientist building technology to decarbonize industryFollow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 09:33am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: People walk past the front entrance to a Microsoft office building...
Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website
Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on AlibabaUK politics live – latest updatesThe confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three separate listings last week. The records have now been removed and it is not believed any sales were made. Conti...
China unveils terrifying AI invention that brings back the dead
ALBAWABA - A start-up in China recently sparked debate on social media after unveiling a $3 device that can clone people's deceased loved ones using AI technology. According to several reports, the affordable invention allows users to interact with their deceased loved ones via a hologram by uploading their photos, voices, and chat histories to replicate their personality.China unveils terrifying AI invention that brings back the dead前两天还在说，今天就看到这么个小玩意。把离去的亲人或宠物...
UK Biobank data hacked and listed for sale in China
UK Biobank data hacked and listed for sale in ChinaJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames KellyTechnology reporterGetty ImagesThe details of 500,000 members of the UK's health data project, UK Biobank, were offered for sale online in China, the government has confirmed.Technology minister Ian Murray said information of all members of the database was found listed for sale on the website Alibaba.Murray told MPs the charity which runs UK Biobank had told the government about the dat...
Vietnam, Russia discuss issues of international information security
At the consultations, the parties exchanged views on such issues as cooperation in the use of artificial intelligence technologies, capability development and training of Vietnamese specialists in information technology and information security
ICE may launch Smart Glasses; Why specific language used by DHS is worrying attornies
The Department of Homeland Security is developing smart glasses for immigration officers to conduct real-time biometric identification. Concerns have been raised by attorneys that this technology could extend beyond immigration enforcement, potentially impacting US citizens and protesters through broader surveillance.
Seagate Unveils New Storage For The AI-Drive Consumer Data Explosion
InnovationConsumer TechSeagate Unveils New Storage For The AI-Drive Consumer Data ExplosionByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new Seagate FireCuda X Vault is designed at gamers who want to store their...
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
Science & TechnologySportsPing-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human playersBy Reuters -Apr 23, 2026An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could presage an array of other applications for similarly adept robots. Ace, created by the Japanese company Sony’s AI research division, is the first robot to attain expert-le...
Pre-orders for newly launched HONOR 600 series begin
HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, unveiled the HONOR 600 Series including HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro, at a special event in Dubai yesterday, bringing together media, partners, influencers, and technology enthusiasts for an immersive first look at its latest innovation.In his keynote, Debo Zhang, General Manager of HONOR GCC, said that HONOR has achieved a 53 per cent increase in GCC smartphone and tablets shipment year-on-year, reflecting its position as the fastest-growing tech bran...
Scapade Launches Pocket-Sized Bluetooth Transmitter For Air Travelers
InnovationConsumer TechScapade Launches Pocket-Sized Bluetooth Transmitter For Air TravelersByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 04:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The AirPro from Scapade can plug in to an in-flight entertainment system and...
Tesla Supplier Yangzhou Nanopore Is Said to File for Hong Kong IPO
Chinese battery materials maker Yangzhou Nanopore Innovative Materials Technology Ltd. has filed confidentially for an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise at least $200 million, according people familiar with the matter.
Chinese scientists discover new transparent lunar mineral in 44-gram space rock
Science & TechnologyChinese scientists discover new transparent lunar mineral in 44-gram space rockBy Kumail Shah-Apr 23, 2026Chinese scientists from the China Geological Survey announced on Wednesday the historic discovery of the 11th lunar mineral, officially named Cerium-Magnesium Changesite. The newly identified extraterrestrial mineral is completely colorless, transparent, and highly brittle, with a glassy appearance and a noticeable fluorescence. Its microscopic grain size ranges from...
'I'm a scam expert - even I fell for this simple trick that's targeting every Brit'
'I'm a scam expert - even I fell for this simple trick that's targeting every Brit'Even experts get caught - investigative journalist Kaf Okpattah shares how a single click lost him his account, and why every Brit is now a target for the new generation of cyber scammers.TechnologyAimée Walsh Columnist and U35 Deputy Editor08:00, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesKat Okpattah spoke to The Mirror about the prevalence of scams plaguing BritsMost people in the UK will have, at one point or...
China’s Xpeng expects to start delivering ‘flying’ cars in 2027
Must ReadScience & TechnologyChina's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027By Reuters -Apr 23, 2026BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng expects to start large-scale production of its “flying” cars next year and of its humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026, President Brian Gu told Reuters on Thursday. Gu also said there is “tremendous potential” to increase cooperation with German automaker Volkswagen which last month began mass production of...
Nokia beats first-quarter estimates as AI boom lifts sales again
Must ReadScience & TechnologyNokia beats first-quarter estimates as AI boom lifts sales againBy Reuters -Apr 23, 2026Nokia posted a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker continued to see high demand from artificial intelligence and cloud customers, booking orders worth 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion). Comparable operating profit jumped 54% to 281 million euros in the first quarter of 2026. That was above th...