CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SHINE AT SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW AMID EV BOOM AND TARIFF TENSIONS

The Shanghai Auto Show, a global stage for automotive innovation, opened on April 23, 2025, spotlighting China's dominance in electric vehicles (EVs) as local brands unveiled over 100 new models, outpacing international rivals.

EU IMPOSES HEFTY FINES ON APPLE AND META FOR DIGITAL RULE VIOLATIONS

The European Union has levied substantial fines against Apple and Meta Platforms, totaling €700 million, for breaching the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first penalties under this landmark legislation.

TSMC'S 1.4NM CHIPS SET FOR 2028, NAMED A14 DESPITE APPLE CONFLICT

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading contract chipmaker, has confirmed plans to launch its most advanced 1.4-nanometer (nm) chips in 2028, marking a significant leap in semiconductor technology.

APPLE'S SIRI UNDERGOES MAJOR OVERHAUL UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP

Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is experiencing a significant transformation as its new engineering chief, Mike Rockwell, implements sweeping internal changes to revitalize the long-stagnant project.

OPENAI EYES GOOGLE'S CHROME AS ANTITRUST TRIAL SPARKS BROADER AI RACE

OpenAl's interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser, revealed during a high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, D.C., signals a bold move to reshape the competitive landscape of online search and artificial intelligence.

ATTACKING ELON MUSK AND TESLA JEOPARDIZES AMERICA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

A surge of protests and vandalism targeting Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, has ignited a debate about their impact on America's transition to a sustainable energy future.

TESLA'S ELON MUSK TO REDUCE ROLE IN GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to significantly scale back his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at slashing federal spending, starting in May 2025.

SOUTH KOREA ACCUSES DEEPSEEK OF UNAUTHORIZED USER DATA TRANSFERS

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring personal user data to companies in China and the United States without consent, violating the country's data protection laws.

ADOBE UPGRADES FIREFLY WITH OPENAI AND GOOGLE AI MODELS

Adobe has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Firefly app, integrating artificial intelligence models from OpenAl and Google to enhance its creative capabilities, as announced at the Adobe Max conference in London on April 24, 2025.

Vision Air THE BOLD MOVE BEHIND THE NEXT CHAPTER IN AUGMENTED REALITY

Apple has long been a pioneer in consumer technology, redefining how we interact with devices through innovation and design, from iPhone to Apple Watch. Now, CEO Tim Cook is setting his sights on a new frontier: augmented reality, and after the lukewarm reception to the Apple Vision Pro, an all-new Vision Air product could help him achieve his ambition.

SURVEY REVEALS STRONG CONSUMER INTEREST IN PAYING FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE

A recent survey by investment firm Morgan Stanley has uncovered a striking trend: 80% of U.S. iPhone users are willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, with an average price point of $9.11 per month.

GOOGLE FACES FALLOUT FROM ILLEGAL MONOPOLY RULING IN ADVERTISING AND SEARCH

A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained monopolies in online search and text advertising, a landmark decision that could reshape the $2 trillion digital economy.

GOOGLE ACKNOWLEDGES IPHONE 16E THREAT WITH PIXEL 9A COMPARISON

Google has rolled out a dedicated comparison page on its official website, pitting the Pixel 9a against Apple's iPhone 16e, a strategic move that signals its concern over the iPhone 16e's dominance in the $600 billion smartphone market, industry reports confirm from recent marketing analyses.

TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOTS HAMPERED BY CHINA'S RARE EARTH EXPORT LIMITS

Tesla's bold vision to mass-produce its Optimus humanoid robots has encountered a major obstacle due to China's new restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, Chief Executive Elon Musk disclosed during the company's firstquarter earnings call on April 22, 2025.

MICROSOFT WARNS OF AI-DRIVEN SURGE IN SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS

Microsoft has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of artificial intelligence-powered online scams, which are becoming faster, cheaper, and more convincing, according to its latest Cyber Signals report.

APPLE SUED OVER IPHONE THEFT DATA RECOVERY POLICIES

Apple is facing a federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the company of failing to assist iPhone theft victims in recovering data locked behind its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) and Recovery Key policies, according to court documents reported by The Washington Post.

INSTAGRAM ENHANCES TEEN SAFETY WITH AI AGE VERIFICATION

Instagram is strengthening its commitment to protecting young users by launching an artificial intelligence tool to identify teenagers who misrepresent their age, a new safety initiative from its parent company, Meta Platforms.

OPENAI TACKLES CHATGPT POLITENESS ENERGY COSTS

OpenAl is confronting a costly challenge as user politeness toward its ChatGPT chatbot, through phrases like “please” and “thank you,” has escalated energy expenses by tens of millions of dollars annually, Chief Executive Sam Altman disclosed in a recent social media exchange.

HUAWEI PREPARES ASCEND 910C AI CHIP FOR MASS SHIPMENT AS CHINA SEEKS NVIDIA ALTERNATIVES

Huawei Technologies is set to begin mass shipments of its Ascend 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers next month, a move that positions the company as a leading alternative to Nvidia's restricted AI hardware in China's $30 billion AI chip market, industry sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

OPENAI EXPLORES BUILDING ITS OWN SOCIAL NETWORK

OpenAI is reportedly in the early stages of developing a social network platform, with an internal prototype centered on ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities, industry insiders revealed through recent discussions on tech forums.

People Will Be Very Surprised

Farmer Wants a Wife has an impressive track record: The dating show — which airs in 34 countries — has resulted in 226 marriages and 565 children (and counting)!

Prince Harry US.King Charles It's Even Worse Than It Seems

Prince Harry didn't hold back as he left London's Royal Court of Justice on April 9, telling reporters he was “exhausted and overwhelmed” after attending a two-day appeal hearing over the removal of his police protection. T

Strong Female Artists are Uniting Generations

Pop music used to be for kids, but strong female stars like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo are blurring boundaries and bringing moms and daughters together

Harry & Meghan - READY FOR A ROYAL REUNION

Prince Harry was back in England. But it wasn't exactly a happy homecoming.

Making Every Moment Count

After revealing his ALS diagnosis, Eric Dane is re-devoting himself to his family and the work he loves!

"A natural oil healed my dry eye!"

After struggling with itchy, dry eyes post-COVID, research led Sophia Pailov to castor oil, which eased her symptoms of swelling, burning and blurry vision.

Nature cures for what ails you

More doctors are giving patients ‘nature prescriptions’—recommending they spend time surrounded by plants, water and sunshine. Here’s how following their wise advice can improve your life.

THE VOICE Behind the Stars

THE SINGER SECRETLY PERFORMED IN SOME OF AMERICA'S MOST BELOVED MUSICALS

Ben Affleck Still Shares a Close Bond With Ex Jennifer Lopez's Kids

Ben Affleck made rare comments about his blended family with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez at the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie The Accountant 2. “It’s a great night. The kids are here. Jen’s kids are here,” Affleck, 52, told Entertainment Tonight.

What's Going On With Justin Bieber?

In celebration of Easter on April 20, Hailey Bieber posted a photo with her 8-month-old son Jack Blues, showing off his festive onesie.