News About Internet and Screen Technologies
May 22, 2025
Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google search
San 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

Google brings ads to AI search in ChatGPT battle
San 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

China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presence
Beijing (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 mode
Mountain 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

Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App Store
San 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

EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
Brussels, 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

Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Toronto, Canada (AFP) May 14, 2025

The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. ... more

China's Alibaba posts annual revenue increase despite spending slump
Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2025

Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties that include sluggish spending and threatened trade. ... more

Trump says urged Apple to manufacture in US not India
Doha (AFP) May 15, 2025

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he urged Apple to manufacture its products in the United States instead of India, where the US tech giant has said it would be shifting production after US tariffs on China. ... more

US rests case in landmark Meta antitrust trial
Washington (AFP) May 15, 2025

The US government rested its case against Facebook-owner Meta on Thursday, as it tries to persuade a US judge that the tech giant bought Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize them as rivals. ... more

Meta faces row over plan to use European data for AI

Alibaba revenue up 6%; EU says TikTok violating digital ad rules; SKorea fines Temu for data violations

Taiwan tech giant Foxconn says Q1 net profit almost doubled

China's JD.com posts revenue jump amid costly food delivery push

Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profit

New Multimodal Transistor Promises Cheaper, Greener Display Technology

Alphabet's share price plunges on traffic drop testimony

TikTok to build 1-bn-euro data centre in Finland

US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business

Japan dating app uses govt data to verify unmarried status