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Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

OpenAI enlists iPhone designer to create ideal device for using AI

New York, United States -- ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget...
  • ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Sharing no details, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said that a prototype Ive shared with him "is the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen."

The most eye-catching products at Vivatech fair

For humans, spotting the difference between a Lacoste polo shirt and a fake sporting the brand's crocodile logo can be...
  • olumn-shaped robots from Hong Kong firm Robocore can serve as mobile ad billboards -- but for now are mostly deployed for medical purposes in hospitals and retirement homes.
  • French startup Aemotion's four-wheeled electric vehicle is designed to weave through traffic, saving commuters time spent in jams.

Nvidia marks Paris tech fair with Europe AI push

Paris, France -- Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday...
  • Nvidia boss Jensen Huang also lso announced a multi-billion-dollar partnership with French AI champion Mistral AI.
  • The US firm's tie-up with Mistral will see the companies build a cloud computing platform powered by 18,000 of Nvidia's "Blackwell" high-end chips worth billions.

IBM claims ‘real world’ edge in quantum computing race

San Francisco, United States -- Technology veteran IBM on Tuesday laid out a plan to have a "practical" quantum computer...
  • Current quantum computers are still experimental and face significant challenges, including high error rates.
  • Companies like IBM, Google, and others are working to build more stable and scalable quantum systems.

Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2

Tokyo, Japan -- Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score...
  • The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal Crossing".
  • The original Switch has sold 152 million units since its 2017 release, making it the third-best-selling console ever.

New WEF report reveals how tech convergence will reshape industries

Geneva, Switzerland – The World Economic Forum today released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are reshaping industries...
  • AI is a key enabler, making many emerging tech synergies commercially viable across industries.
  • Digital twins, enhanced by AI and sensors, are expanding efficiency in sectors from aerospace to healthcare.

Meta secures nuclear energy in 20-year Illinois plant deal

Washington, United States -- Facebook owner Meta announced Tuesday a 20-year nuclear energy agreement with US-based Constellation Energy to secure...
  • The investment marks big tech's latest move to meet surging electricity demand from AI, with Microsoft, Google and Amazon also turning to nuclear power as an energy source.
  • Under the deal, Meta's unspecified investment will replace state government subsidies to keep the Clinton Clean Energy Center operating beginning in 2027.

Hey chatbot, is this true? AI ‘factchecks’ sow misinformation

Washington, United States -- As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot...
  • NewsGuard's research found that 10 leading chatbots were prone to repeating falsehoods, including Russian disinformation narratives.
  • The quality and accuracy of AI chatbots can vary, depending on how they are trained and programmed, prompting concerns that their output may be subject to political influence.

The five biggest-selling gaming consoles

From the first video game consoles of the 1970s to the Nintendo Switch 2 due out on Thursday, hundreds of...
  • Japanese tech and entertainment giant Sony sparked a global frenzy with the release of PlayStation 2 in 2000.
  • The Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, had a tablet format allowing users to play on a large screen at home or on public transport, helping to turn it into a sensation.

Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI future

The generative AI frenzy unleashed by ChatGPT in 2022 has propelled a handful of venture-backed companies to eye-watering valuations.
  • Leading the pack is OpenAI, which raised $40 billion in its latest funding round at a $300 billion valuation -- unprecedented largesse in Silicon Valley's history.
  • Other AI giants are following suit. Anthropic now commands a $61.5 billion valuation, while Elon Musk's xAI is reportedly in talks to raise $20 billion at a $120 billion price tag.

Microsoft laying off several thousand employees

San Francisco, United States -- Microsoft on Wednesday said it was slashing a little less than four percent of its...

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Nvidia marks Paris tech fair with Europe AI push

Paris, France -- Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday...

IBM claims ‘real world’ edge in quantum computing race

San Francisco, United States -- Technology veteran IBM on Tuesday laid out a plan to have a "practical" quantum computer...

Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2

Tokyo, Japan -- Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score...

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Meta secures nuclear energy in 20-year Illinois plant deal

Washington, United States -- Facebook owner Meta announced Tuesday a 20-year nuclear energy agreement with US-based Constellation Energy to secure...
  • The investment marks big tech's latest move to meet surging electricity demand from AI, with Microsoft, Google and Amazon also turning to nuclear power as an energy source.
  • Under the deal, Meta's unspecified investment will replace state government subsidies to keep the Clinton Clean Energy Center operating beginning in 2027.

Hey chatbot, is this true? AI ‘factchecks’ sow misinformation

Washington, United States -- As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot...
  • NewsGuard's research found that 10 leading chatbots were prone to repeating falsehoods, including Russian disinformation narratives.
  • The quality and accuracy of AI chatbots can vary, depending on how they are trained and programmed, prompting concerns that their output may be subject to political influence.

The five biggest-selling gaming consoles

From the first video game consoles of the 1970s to the Nintendo Switch 2 due out on Thursday, hundreds of...
  • Japanese tech and entertainment giant Sony sparked a global frenzy with the release of PlayStation 2 in 2000.
  • The Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, had a tablet format allowing users to play on a large screen at home or on public transport, helping to turn it into a sensation.