Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before

The research follows an experiment in which researchers had laser pulses fired into their eyes

AI could affect 40 per cent of jobs worldwide: report

Its influence is no longer confined to tech sectors

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

China hosts world's first race between humans and robots

Some of the robots that took part were as short as 3ft 9in, while others were as tall as 5ft 9in

Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case

Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case

India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology

India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology

Italian newspaper gives free rein to AI, admires its irony

Italian newspaper gives free rein to AI, admires its irony

Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech, US judge finds

Publisher ad servers are platforms used by websites to store and manage their digital ad inventory

Shortsellers targeted wider range of companies ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Shortsellers targeted wider range of companies ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business

India's Infosys misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates

India's Infosys misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates

OpenAI's 500 billion-dollar Stargate venture weighs future UK investment

OpenAI's 500 billion-dollar Stargate venture weighs future UK investment

Global Payments to buy Worldpay for 22.7 billion-dollar, sells Issuer Solutions to FIS

Global Payments to buy Worldpay for 22.7 billion-dollar, sells Issuer Solutions to FIS

TikTok's US public policy chief to step down

Trump extended the deadline for the sale of the app for 75 days

Zoom restored after outage affects thousands of users globally

Interruptions to the Zoom web portal and application were reported by users in US, other countries

Google faces 5 billion pound UK lawsuit for abusing dominance in online search

Google said this was 'yet another speculative and opportunistic case'

US mulls penalties to block DeepSeek from buying American technology

Nvidia's AI chips have been a key focus of US export controls

Webb spots strongest 'hints' yet of life on distant planet

The researchers emphasised caution, saying more observations were needed to confirm these findings.

OpenAI in talks to buy Windsurf for about 3 billion-dollar, Bloomberg News reports

OpenAI in talks to buy Windsurf for about 3 billion-dollar, Bloomberg News reports

Trump officials could face contempt charges over deportations, judge says

Trump officials could face contempt charges over deportations, judge says

US agency extends support for cyber vulnerability database

US agency extends support for cyber vulnerability database

Meta trial: 5 key moments from Zuckerberg's testimony

Meta trial: 5 key moments from Zuckerberg's testimony

Crypto firm DWF Labs buys 25 million-dollar of Trump's World Liberty Financial tokens

Crypto firm DWF Labs buys 25 million-dollar of Trump's World Liberty Financial tokens

Swedish airbag maker Autoliv posts profit beat, passes on tariff costs to customers

Swedish airbag maker Autoliv posts profit beat, passes on tariff costs to customers

Global chip stocks slide as Nvidia warns of big hit from US export curbs

Global chip stocks slide as Nvidia warns of big hit from US export curbs

Google's spam policy hit by EU antitrust complaint from German media company

Google said its spam policy was in response to user feedback

Bahamas suspends SpaceX rocket landings pending post-launch probe

'No further clearances will be granted until a full environmental assessment is reviewed'

Nvidia faces 5.5bn dollars charge as US restricts chip sales to China

Nvidia's AI chips have been a key focus of U.S. export controls

Japan competition watchdog issues cease and desist order to Google

'Google made smartphone makers prioritise its services'

Meta to use public posts, AI interactions to train models in EU

The Facebook parent's move comes after Meta launched its AI technology in Europe last month

China accuses US of launching 'advanced' cyberattacks

Police added three alleged NSA agents to a wanted list

South Korea unveils 23bn dollars support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty

Seoul will also ramp up a financial assistance programme for the chips industry

US exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs

US exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs

UK seeks emergency powers to take control of British Steel

UK seeks emergency powers to take control of British Steel

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI

SSI is one of the highest-profile startups working on AI model research

Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure

OpenAI has argued that it needs to remove the nonprofit's controlling role

Meta to add Dina Powell McCormick, Patrick Collison to board

It is increasing the size of its board to 15 members

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models

Yandex co-owner to increase stake in rival Russian tech firm VK

Yandex co-owner to increase stake in rival Russian tech firm VK

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports

US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs

US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs

Google slashes business software prices for US federal agencies

It could help Google entrench itself deeper into government spending contracts

Amazon CEO sets out AI investment mission in annual shareholder letter

He said substantial capital investment is necessary to obtain AI chips

Google deploys AI to speed up connections at PJM, largest US power grid

The collaboration is first time AI would be used to comprehensively manage an interconnection queue

Musk's xAI increased Tennessee gas turbines without permits, community groups say

Musk's xAI increased Tennessee gas turbines without permits, community groups say

AI networking chip startup nEye Systems raises 58 million-dollar, led by Alphabet's CapitalG fund

AI networking chip startup nEye Systems raises 58 million-dollar, led by Alphabet's CapitalG fund

Fed should lead in financial technology space, Harker says

Fed should lead in financial technology space, Harker says

New York attorney general urges Congress to bolster crypto regulations

New York attorney general urges Congress to bolster crypto regulations

Chipmaker STMicro denies Italian minister's allegations of insider trading

Chipmaker STMicro denies Italian minister's allegations of insider trading

Cash App owner Block pays 40 million-dollar fine to New York over compliance failures

Cash App owner Block pays 40 million-dollar fine to New York over compliance failures

EV maker Polestar bids to lure disgruntled Tesla owners with discounts

EV maker Polestar bids to lure disgruntled Tesla owners with discounts

Alphabet CEO reaffirms planned 75 billion-dollar capital spending in 2025

Alphabet CEO reaffirms planned 75 billion-dollar capital spending in 2025

STMicro independent board members block appointment of Italy's Sala

STMicro independent board members block appointment of Italy's Sala

Nuro secures 6 billion-dollar valuation in latest funding round

Nuro secures 6 billion-dollar valuation in latest funding round

German regulator ends probe into Google's in-car services after agreed remedies

German regulator ends probe into Google's in-car services after agreed remedies

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications

China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law

China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law

Brazil regulator authorizes fresh 7,500 Starlink satellites to operate locally

The decision more than doubles the 4,408 Starlink satellites currently allowed by Anatel to operate

TSMC could face 1bn dollars or more fine from US probe

TSMC made nearly three million chips in recent years

Intelligence plays big role in computer proficiency: study

Lack of intelligence, not training, may be why people struggle with comp

US Justice Dept disbands crypto enforcement team, citing Trump order

US Justice Dept disbands crypto enforcement team, citing Trump order

Musk's X reaches deal to drop Twitch from lawsuit over ad spending

Musk’s X reaches deal to drop Twitch from lawsuit over ad spending

Andreessen Horowitz seeks to raise 20 billion-dollar megafund amid global interest in US AI startups

Andreessen Horowitz seeks to raise 20 billion-dollar megafund amid global interest in US AI startups

Starlink to operate in Pakistan by year-end, says IT minister

IT Minister Shaza Fatima says Starlink services in Pakistan will be available by Nov-Dec

EU decisions on Apple, Meta due in coming weeks, antitrust chief says

EU decisions on Apple, Meta due in coming weeks, antitrust chief says

Meta expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

It will address concerns about how teens are spending their time on social media

AI firm Anthropic announces 100 roles in Europe

Anthropic raised $3.5 billion last month

Russian court fines Telegram app for refusal to remove anti-government content

The platform has nearly 1 billion users and is used widely in Russia

Broadcom announces new 10bn dollars share buyback plan

It reflects confidence in Broadcom's semiconductor and infrastructure software franchises

US crypto stocks slip as bitcoin hits new 2025 low

US crypto stocks slip as bitcoin hits new 2025 low

Apple appealing against UK 'back door' order, tribunal confirms

Apple appealing against UK 'back door' order, tribunal confirms

Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21pc on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses

Samsung has been grappling with falling chip profits since the middle of last year

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

Multimodal systems are capable of processing and integrating various types of data

Future moon base could be powered by lunar dirt

Nasa plans to send astronauts to moon in 2026

Musk claims '10b humanoid robots' to outnumber people, invade Earth

It comes as Tesla vows to produce 10,000 of the robots by the end of 2025

YouTube introduces new tools for making Shorts

This includes improvements to the video editor

Artificial intelligence proves fingerprints are not unique

Researchers found prints from different fingers of same person appear more alike

Four planets discovered just 6 light years away

Scientists say small, rocky planets like ours are probably the best places to look for evidence

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs

Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty

The Switch 2 launch date of June 5 is unchanged, the company said

Meta plans nearly 1bn dollars data center project in Wisconsin

Meta has earmarked as much as $65 billion this year to expand its AI infrastructure

How Microsoft's AI chief measures consumer inroads for Copilot

'I really, really focus the team on SSR, the rate of successful sessions'

Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyer

Trump has insisted his administration is near a deal to find a buyer for TikTok.

16-year-old student develops Pakistan's first Sindhi-language calculator

The calculator in the Sindhi language has been developed with the help of artificial intelligence.

Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules

Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules

Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game

Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game

Fed's Waller says stablecoins bring benefits to US payments system

Fed's Waller says stablecoins bring benefits to US payments system

Trump says he will extend TikTok deadline for 75 days

Trump says he will extend TikTok deadline for 75 days

Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group

Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group

Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise

Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

Trump said his administration is 'very close' to reaching a deal on TikTok

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands

Rapid growth in AI is leading to the first boom in US power demand

AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China

The future of the app used by nearly half of all Americans has been up in the air since 2024

Trapped astronauts share horrifying new secret

'I don't know that we can come back to Earth at that point'

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering

Work on TikTok deal is 'in a good place,' US vice president says

Work on TikTok deal is 'in a good place,' US vice president says

Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen

The cloud computing company told customers that the data breach is separate from hacking incident

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications

Nvidia (NVDA.O) submitted several of its chips for the benchmark

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix

US officials have raised security concerns over the app's ties to China

ChatGPT new AI image generation feature adds 1m users in one hour

These capabilities make it easier to create exactly the image you envision

Starfish-inspired device monitors your heart, even during movement

This biomimetic device tracks both electrical and mechanical heart signals

Astronomers reveal hidden monster black hole lurking in our galactic backyard

This enormous black hole resides in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC)

Musk to step back as partner of Trump's administration

He intends to wrap up his work in May

Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers

Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers

Truth Social files to allow Trump's trust to sell stock, Axios reports

Truth Social files to allow Trump's trust to sell stock, Axios reports

LaLiga leads AI evolution with global outreach

LaLiga leads AI evolution with global outreach

Chinese firms place 16 billion-dollar in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports

Chinese firms place 16 billion-dollar in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports

UK's Raspberry Pi sees demand building for its low-cost computers

UK's Raspberry Pi sees demand building for its low-cost computers

White House to hold meeting on TikTok

Private equity firm Blackstone is discussing joining ByteDance's existing non-Chinese shareholders

Lightmatter releases new photonics technology for AI chips

it uses optical connections and what are known as silicon photonics to move information using light

OpenAI to raise 40bn dollars in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts

OpenAI said it looks to deliver increasingly powerful tools for the 500 million people

SpaceX launches private astronaut crew in Fram2 polar-orbiting mission

Fram2 is the 16th crewed mission overall using the reusable Crew Dragon

United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes

United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes

Computer pioneer Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI

The company is looking to boost its fortunes by being a leader in the fast-developing field of AI

French antitrust regulator fines Apple 150 million euros over privacy tool

The fine is the first by any antitrust regulator against Apple over its App Tracking Transparency

China's Zhipu AI launches free AI agent, intensifying domestic tech race

The product, called AutoGLM Rumination, can perform deep research

Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before Saturday deadline

Trump set the April 5 deadline in January for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

Airbus UK unit wins 194 mln-dollar contract for Mars rover landing platform

Airbus UK unit wins 194 mln-dollar contract for Mars rover landing platform

Elon Musk must face fraud lawsuit over disclosure of Twitter stake

The plaintiffs said this saved Musk more than $200 million

OpenAI must complete for-profit transition by year-end to raise full 40bn dollars

This would mark an accelerated deadline for OpenAI to pull off its complicated transition

Blackstone mulls small stake in US TikTok spinoff

Their proposal entails spinning off TikTok's US operations into a separate entity

Musk's xAI buys X social media platform for 33bn dollars

The all-stock deal combines two of Musk's multiple portfolio companies

CoreWeave's retail appeal may be tempered by IPO timing, financial pressures

CoreWeave's retail appeal may be tempered by IPO timing, financial pressures

Berlin on measures against US tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

Berlin on measures against US tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

Ubisoft jumps as much as 12pc after Tencent invests in new unit

Ubisoft jumps as much as 12pc after Tencent invests in new unit

NASA, Boeing to start testing Starliner for next flight aimed at early 2026

Teams are working to finalize the scope and timelines for various propulsion system test campaigns

Reddit, X back up after outages impact US users, Downdetector shows

On its status page, Reddit confirmed degraded performance

Assassin's Creed creator Ubisoft sets up 4 billion euro subsidiary, backed by Tencent

Assassin's Creed creator Ubisoft sets up 4 billion euro subsidiary, backed by Tencent

TikTok Shop steps up Europe expansion with US future unclear

TikTok Shop steps up Europe expansion with US future unclear

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave plans to downsize US IPO, source says

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave plans to downsize US IPO, source says

GameStop shares tumble as investors question bitcoin pivot

GameStop shares tumble as investors question bitcoin pivot

EU Commission looks to cut overlap in tech directives -Virkkunen

EU Commission looks to cut overlap in tech directives -Virkkunen

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in fight against EU privacy watchdog

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in fight against EU privacy watchdog

China's H3C warns of Nvidia AI chip shortage amid surging demand

The potential supply crunch could create obstacles for China's artificial intelligence ambitions

OpenAI does not expect to be cash-flow positive until 2029

By 2029, OpenAI expects its revenue will surpass $125 billion

Microsoft pulls back from more data center leases in US and Europe

The tech giant says its plans to spend $80bn on AI infrastructure this fiscal year are on track

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Drones are capable of detecting various tactical targets and enemy activities

Trump says he may give China reduction in tariffs to get TikTok deal done

ByteDance has an April 5 deadline to find a non-Chinese buyer for TikTok

What smartphone usage is doing with our health

The impact on younger generations is particularly concerning

'Fastest' electric vehicle charging station opens in Islamabad

electric charging units had been reduced from Rs71 to Rs39

GameStop's crypto pivot boosts shares of one-time retail investor favorite

GameStop's crypto pivot boosts shares of one-time retail investor favorite

Starboard revives proxy fight with CEO Smith's nomination to Autodesk board

Starboard revives proxy fight with CEO Smith's nomination to Autodesk board

Exclusive: Italy pursues payment from Meta, X and LinkedIn in landmark tax case

Exclusive: Italy pursues payment from Meta, X and LinkedIn in landmark tax case

Trump's SEC pick pledges 'rational' crypto regulations

Trump's SEC pick pledges 'rational' crypto regulations

India's Wipro wins 650 million-dollar deal from British insurer Phoenix Group

India's Wipro wins 650 million-dollar deal from British insurer Phoenix Group

Enterprise browser Island valued at 4.8 billion-dollar in latest funding round

Enterprise browser Island valued at 4.8 billion-dollar in latest funding round

SpaceX rocket fuel makes stunning swirl in European sky

The UK's Met Office said on X it had received many reports of an "illuminated swirl" in the sky.

US Senator asks for probe on whether China is trying to thwart US spectrum efforts

US Senator asks for probe on whether China is trying to thwart US spectrum efforts

CD Projekt's full-year net profit falls 2.3pc

CD Projekt's full-year net profit falls 2.3pc

What is Signal, the messaging app Trump team used to share war plans?

What is Signal, the messaging app Trump team used to share war plans?

India to scrap digital ad tax, easing US concerns

India to scrap digital ad tax, easing US concerns

Rapid7 nears settlement with activist Jana Partners

Boston-based Rapid7 specializes in so-called vulnerability management

Malaysia to tighten semiconductor regulations under US pressure

The US government was demanding Malaysia closely track the movement of high-end Nvidia chips

Digital skills programme launched to empower rural women in Punjab

Women will receive scholarships during training and computers and free Wi-Fi devices

US FAA pilot safety messaging system resumes operations after outage

US FAA pilot safety messaging system resumes operations after outage

Tencent launches T1 reasoning model amid growing AI competition in China

The launch comes amid heightened rivalry in China's AI landscape

Existing ByteDance investors emerge as front-runners in TikTok deal talks

The plan entails spinning off a US entity for TikTok and diluting Chinese ownership

Yahoo strikes deal to sell TechCrunch to investment firm

Yahoo strikes deal to sell TechCrunch to investment firm

US scraps sanctions on Tornado Cash, crypto 'mixer' accused of laundering North Korea money

US scraps sanctions on Tornado Cash, crypto ‘mixer’ accused of laundering North Korea money

Starlink to operate in Pakistan on temporary basis

Starlink to operate in Pakistan on temporary basis

Group of EU states seeks faster progress in chips industry

Group of EU states seeks faster progress in chips industry

French TV regulator orders Eutelsat to stop broadcasting two Russian channels

French TV regulator orders Eutelsat to stop broadcasting two Russian channels

Elon Musk issued summons in SEC case over Twitter stake disclosure

The SEC in January accused Musk of waiting too long to disclose in 2022

Meta's Instagram outage in US nearly resolved as reports drop

Downdetector's numbers are based on user-submitted reports

Scientists unveil shield against crop viruses

RNA-based agents work by enhancing the plant’s natural immune system

Amazon, Flipkart found to have violated Indian quality control rules during warehouse raids

Amazon, Flipkart found to have violated Indian quality control rules during warehouse raids

Accenture flags federal contract cancellations, delays as US curbs spending

Accenture flags federal contract cancellations, delays as US curbs spending

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave targets 26 billion-dollar valuation in AI IPO test

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave targets 26 billion-dollar valuation in AI IPO test

EU health regulator clears use of AI tool in fatty liver disease trials

EU health regulator clears use of AI tool in fatty liver disease trials

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to buy NinjaTrader for 1.5 billion-dollar

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to buy NinjaTrader for 1.5 billion-dollar

Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle

Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle

China's Baidu denies data breach after executive's daughter leaks personal info

Says all employees and executives at all levels were prohibited from accessing user data

Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe

If dark energy is in fact weakening, it would change science's understanding of how universe works

NASA may require Boeing's Starliner to fly third uncrewed test

The technical issues on Starliner's debut crewed mission were the latest setback

Nvidia CEO: Humanoid robot revolution is closer than you think

The going rate for renting a human robot is probably $100,000 and I think it's pretty good economic

Experts find signs of physical decline in stranded astronauts

They could face years of health complications

For first time in Pakistan, KP govt decides to launch universal digital payment system

digital payments would be made mandatory for all types of private and public transactions

Synopsys lays out strategy for AI 'agents' to design computer chips

Synopsys lays out strategy for AI 'agents' to design computer chips

Semiconductor firms call for EU Chips Act 2.0

Semiconductor firms call for EU Chips Act 2.0

Ripple CEO says US SEC will drop appeal against crypto firm

Ripple CEO says US SEC will drop appeal against crypto firm

Tencent joins China's AI spending race with 2025 capex boost

Tencent joins China's AI spending race with 2025 capex boost

EU should fund Ukraine's access to satellite internet, Commission says

EU should fund Ukraine's access to satellite internet, Commission says

Activist Starboard launches proxy battle at Autodesk; to nominate directors

Activist Starboard launches proxy battle at Autodesk; to nominate directors

Nvidia, Musk's xAI to join Microsoft, BlackRock and MGX to develop AI infrastructure

Nvidia, Musk's xAI to join Microsoft, BlackRock and MGX to develop AI infrastructure

Ghostly lunar sunsets shot by private lander

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace published the pictures on Tuesday

NASA astronauts 'Butch and Suni' return to Earth after drawn-out mission in space

Their return caps a protracted space mission that was fraught with uncertainty and technical trouble

Nvidia CEO says power-saving optical chip tech will need to wait for wider use

The switch chips will come out later this year and into 2026

Google's 32bn dollar deal for Wiz accelerated under Trump

It sweetened its original offer for $23 billion in July to $32 billion

Fintechs and crypto companies seek bank charters for growth

Fintechs and crypto companies seek bank charters for growth

Alphabet to buy Wiz for 32 billion-dollar in its biggest deal to boost cloud security

Alphabet to buy Wiz for 32 billion-dollar in its biggest deal to boost cloud security

Commerce chief seeks industry help to prevent China from getting US chips

Commerce chief seeks industry help to prevent China from getting US chips

Automakers, tech industry urge Trump to speed self-driving car deployment

Automakers, tech industry urge Trump to speed self-driving car deployment