Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
Las Vegas: The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.A youthful, digital version of Kilmer appears in the trailer for "As Deep as the Grave", telling another character: "Don't fear the dead and don't fear me."Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The footage premier...
India, Germany expand defence, hydrogen, tech cooperation
India and Germany enhance cooperation in defense, renewable energy, and technology amid geopolitical tensions, following foreign office consultations in Berlin.| India News
Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides
Not sure what to order at Starbucks? The company is now using ChatGPT to help customers decide.The Seattle-headquartered coffee giant announced Tuesday that it's begun testing a beta app within ChatGPT to help with beverage customization.The recommendations can be "tailored to your taste, mood and goals," according to the Starbucks app.FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO RESHAPE HOW CUSTOMERS PLACE ORDERSThe tool can even take into account what the weather is — and what drink might pai...
Why investors keep choosing UAE despite regional tensions
Dubai: Capital continues to flow into the UAE despite rising regional tensions, with investors leaning on policy stability, regulatory clarity and long-term economic planning when deciding where to deploy funds.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That confidence is visible across asset classes and investor profiles, with institutions, hedge funds, entrepreneurs and technology firms all expanding their presence in the country, even as geopolitical risks remain part of th...
Sigenergy Jumps 100% in Hong Kong Debut After $562 Million IPO
Shares of Sigenergy Technology Co., a Chinese maker of energy storage equipment, jumped in their Hong Kong trading debut Thursday after the company raised HK$4.4 billion ($562 million) in an initial public offering, a sign of investor demand in an industry swept up in a frenzied rally.
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon49 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJustin RowlattClimate EditorBBC"I'm an early adopter of new technology," says Gavin Tait, a 69-year-old from Glasgow, with a hint of pride.So when he received a lump sum on retirement a decade or so ago, he invested in renewable energy: solar panels on the roof, a home battery and a heat pump. "It seemed like a no-brainer," he recalls. "I...
Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker
Doug Field, the high-profile executive who shaped Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) and technology strategies over the past five years, is leaving the automaker. Field’s departure was announced Wednesday as part of a broader reorganization of the company’s leadership. Field joined Ford in 2021 with a robust resume from Silicon Valley that included leading Apple’s special projects team and serving as senior vice president of engineering at Tesla. His hiring was more than just a...
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura CressTechnology reporterGetty ImagesSocial media bosses are being summoned to Downing Street on Thursday to discuss children's safety online with the prime minister.Top executives from Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok and X are expected to be questioned by Sir Keir Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall on what they are doing to protect children and respond to pare...
How SambaNova Is Challenging Nvidia With High Performance Inferencing Technology
SambaNova CEO and Cofounder Rodrigo Liang sat down with Forbes to discuss the fundamental differences between traditional GPUs and data flow chips for AI inference. He also talks about the transition from human-centric AI use to the rise of autonomous agentic workflows and the necessity for low-latency hardware to support these complex, serial agent interactions.
Using Laser Technology, Syria’s Transport Ministry Begins Road Assessment Ahead of Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Syria’s Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Company, has launched a project to assess road conditions across Syria using modern laser technology, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the transport sector. Survey work began on the international highway linking Damascus and Nasib in both directions, using the ROMDAS LCMS system, which relies on laser devices and high-resolution cameras to produce 3D models of the road...
Indion-origin Arjun Singh wins Mark Bingham Award for excellence in achievement
Indian-origin entrepreneur Arjun Singh has earned the prestigious Mark Bingham Award for his groundbreaking work in education technology. Singh co-founded Gradescope, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes how educators grade assignments, providing faster, more consistent feedback. Now used globally by millions, Gradescope significantly enhances digital learning and assessment processes.
Quantum Battery Breakthrough Points to a New Era of Energy Storage
Fez– A team of Australian scientists has developed a small-scale quantum battery capable of charging, storing, and releasing energy without relying on traditional chemical reactions. The prototype, led by Australia’s national science agency in collaboration with researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the University of Melbourne, introduces a fundamentally different approach to energy storage. Instead of chemistry, the device operates using principles of quantum physic...
Pakistan’s IT exports register 21 percent increase
BusinessPakistanPakistan’s IT exports register 21 percent increaseBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026KARACHI: Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector exports saw an increase of 21 percent in March 2026, ARY News reported. According to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s IT sector exports totaled $413 million in March, 13 per cent increase in comparison to previous month of February. Exports increased by 20 percent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, reachin...
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used to create Val Kilmer’s performance. Kilmer, who died in 2025 after battling throat cancer, was cast as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist, […]
Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets
Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies. The venture firm told Bloomberg that $4 billion will go to its late-stage Leaders Fund, for which it hopes to cut at least 20 checks, averaging $200 million each. Accel is looking to invest in companies building AI-powered technology, with a focus on software, hardware, robotics, defense tech, and data center infrastructure.
Lego Drops Star Wars Sets with Interactive Smart Play Bricks: Here’s Where To Buy Online
With Star Wars back in the pop culture conversation with the upcoming release of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” in May, Lego releases a new collection of Star Wars sets with the toy company’s new Smart Play technology. Starting at $39.99 for the Luke’s Landspeeder set, the new Lego x Star Wars sets feature a wide […]
Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry — in the physical world
Airwallex, the Australian fintech that has spent a decade quietly building global payments infrastructure, is moving into in-person payments. The move deepens its rivalry with Stripe across the payments stack, and enables the startup to directly aim at Square and Adyen on one of the last major battlegrounds in financial technology. Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product that it says does something its rivals’ offerings don’t: Allow businesses to accept in-person payments in m...
Amazon enters agreements for nine Australian renewable projects to power datacentres
Tech company has signed on to nine deals as it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAmazon has entered power agreements with nine new renewable projects in New South Wales and Victoria, as the technology company seeks to source renewable power for its datacentre operations in Australia.The nine deals, including one windfarm and 10 solar and battery projects, will take the amount of renewable energy Amazon is sourcing in Austral...
Bain Capital opens Abu Dhabi office to target regional capital and deals
Dubai: Bain Capital has opened an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its presence in the Middle East and strengthening access to regional investors and deal opportunities.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The office will support capital raising from regional institutions, expansion of portfolio companies in the Gulf and assessment of future direct investments across sectors including aviation, healthcare, digital infrastructure and financial technology.Get u...
Getting the best out of distance learning
Distance learning has, in recent times, become an essential means of ensuring continuity in education. While it can never fully replicate the richness of face-to-face classroom experiences, it has demonstrated that meaningful learning can continue even in challenging circumstances when schools, students, and families work together with commitment and discipline.The effectiveness of distance learning depends not only on technology, but on how seriously it is approached at home. One of the most im...