Browsing: Technology
– Apple announced the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, emphasizing significant upgrades in camera technology, performance, and battery life. The latest models showcase a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with an adjustable aperture—an innovation for
– The United States is expanding its local battery manufacturing capabilities as part of an effort to lessen reliance on China. The more profound challenge lies further along the supply chain, where China continues to hold sway over battery materials,
– Japan is expanding its fight against investment fraud with a new system that uses artificial intelligence to spot warning signs earlier. The Consumer Affairs Agency announced the package on September 1. It will analyze consumer complaints for language and
– In the first half of 2026, China’s digital industry achieved a revenue total of 20.71 trillion yuan, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The sector’s profit reached 1.79 trillion yuan, marking a 19.3% rise.
– The United Nations emphasizes the urgent need for accelerated measures to safeguard children and young individuals from escalating online information hazards. An upcoming UN policy brief highlights critical issues such as disinformation, hate speech, harassment, algorithmic manipulation, and artificial
– On Tuesday, Japan successfully launched its H3 rocket with the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite onboard. The H3 Flight No. 9 lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:23:31 a.m. Japan time. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or
– A state court in New Mexico has mandated that Meta contribute $567 million to a fund dedicated to youth mental health and child safety mitigation, citing its platforms as a public nuisance. The ruling was issued by Presiding Judge
– OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT access for Free and Go users with GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model. The company said unlimited text chats will become available next week, subject to safeguards against abuse. Free users will also gain a
– The World Trade Organization is set to host its inaugural World Trade and Tech Day on September 14 at its headquarters in Geneva. This event aims to gather trade officials, technology policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders. The central
– European Union transparency standards for AI-produced content came into force across the bloc on August 2, 2026. Under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, clear notices are now mandated for certain interactions involving artificial intelligence and synthetic media.