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China's Alibaba launches e-commerce subsidies of $7 bn in consumption boost
Beijing (AFP) July 2, 2025 The online retail platform of Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced Wednesday that it will issue $7 billion in subsidies for certain purchases, providing a much-needed boost for a country struggling with sluggish spending. Taobao, China's e-commerce champion launched by Alibaba in 2003, said in a WeChat statement that the 50 billion yuan ($6.97 billion) would "directly subsidise consumers and merchants" over a 12-month period starting Wednesday. The spending incentives on Taobao's "flash purchase ... read more |
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Apple appeals 500-mn-euro EU fineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) July 7, 2025 Apple filed an appeal on Monday against 500-million-euro fine imposed by the EU and accused Brussels of forcing the US tech giant to make changes that are "bad" for users. ... more 
Trump says 'very wealthy' group to buy TikTokWashington (AFP) June 29, 2025 President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks. ... more 
Facing EU deadline, Apple announces App Store changesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) June 26, 2025 Apple announced changes to its App Store payment rules in Europe as it hit a Thursday deadline to address accusations of breaking EU digital competition rules - or face steep new daily fines. ... more
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 daysWashington (AFP) June 19, 2025 President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States. ... more |
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Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressureCupertino, United States (AFP) June 9, 2025 Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the technology and Wall Street expresses doubts over its strategy. ... more 
New push in Europe to curb children's social media useLuxembourg (AFP) June 6, 2025 From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent minors' access to social media. ... more 
Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumbleSan Francisco, United States (AFP) June 8, 2025 Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn't lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology. ... more 
Self-powered artificial synapse mimics human color visionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 As artificial intelligence and smart devices continue to evolve, machine vision is taking an increasingly pivotal role as a key enabler of modern technologies. Unfortunately, despite much progress, ... more 
Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI futureVancouver (AFP) June 1, 2025 For Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the world has split into two camps: those with deep enough pockets to invest in artificial intelligence behemoths, and everyone else waiting to see where the AI revolution leads. ... more |
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Dozens of high resolution holograms fit on ultra thin light controlling surface
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 From televisions and smartphones to banking cards, modern life relies heavily on technologies that manipulate light. While holography has long been a key player in this space, its traditional forms have struggled to display multiple high resolution images on a single platform. Now, researchers at POSTECH, led by Professor Junsuk Rho, have unveiled a metasurface technology capable of presenting up to 36 images on a structure finer than a human hair. The innovation lies in a nanoscale material calle ... read more 
Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google searchSan Francisco (AFP) May 22, 2025 As Google races to lead in artificial intelligence, it faces the challenge of making sure the technology doesn't slow its profit-pumping advertising engine. ... more |
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Google brings ads to AI search in ChatGPT battleSan Francisco (AFP) May 21, 2025 Google said Wednesday it is beginning to weave advertisements into its new AI Mode for online search, a strategic move to counter the challenge posed by ChatGPT as the primary source for online answers. ... more 
Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App StoreSan Francisco (AFP) May 21, 2025 Epic Games on Tuesday said its hit game "Fortnite" has returned to Apple's digital App Store in the United States after being sidelined for years due to a legal battle with the iPhone maker. ... more 
China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presenceBeijing (AFP) May 21, 2025 Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to grow its presence in artificial intelligence and expand its robotaxi business abroad. ... more 
Google ramps up search with AI modeMountain View, United States (AFP) May 20, 2025 Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model. ... more
EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over adsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 15, 2025 The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements. ... more |
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