Japan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’
Japan has scrapped long-standing restrictions on arms exports in a major break with its post-war pacifist policy that is likely to derail any potential thaw in relations with China. The plans, given final approval by the cabinet on Tuesday, could clear the way for sales of lethal equipment that had long been banned and prompted expressions of “serious concern” from Beijing. Japan’s Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology had previously limited exports to five non-combat....
GRAI believes AI can make music more social, not replace artists
Today’s AI music startups, like Suno and Udio, offer technology that leverage artifical intelligence for music generation. But a new company, GRAI, believes that most people don’t want to use AI to generate music from scratch — they’d rather do other things like remix tunes, share them with friends, or play around with tracks by doing things like changing a track’s style, just for fun. Of course, whether or not an artist wants anyone to play around with their tracks...
Chinese Printed Circuit Board Maker Victory Giant Surges In Hong Kong Debut Amid AI Boom
Victory Giant Technology, a Chinese maker of AI-related components headed by billionaire Chen Tao, rallied as much as 60% in its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday amid strong demand for its printed circuit boards.
CBSE curriculum will enable students to understand the AI ‘black box’
The grand aim of the curriculum is to develop learners who do not merely consume technology, but are informed, capable, and responsible digital citizens, who can critically question, analyse, and even create, shaping our AI-rich future
German central bank chief calls for wide access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Anthropic has rolled out a preview of Mythos to a select number of companies and some organisations that build or maintain critical software infrastructure, prompting calls for wider access to the technology.
Jean-Michel Jarre urges music and film industries to embrace AI
The French musician says AI won’t kill talent – in stark contrast to anxieties expressed by artists like Elton John and Dua LipaJean-Michel Jarre has attacked the conservatism of the music and film industries over AI and urged them to embrace the technology instead of being fearful and “very anti-AI”.Jarre, one of the pioneers of electronic music in the 1970s, said while the existing creative industries were “freaking out” over the technology, artists will use AI “to create the cinema of tomorro...
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...
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...