Archive / Technology - 2025
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Australia Begins Enforcing World-first Teen Social Media BanAustralia on Wednesday (Dec 10) became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube...Samsung Unveils First Multi-folding Phone as Competition Set to Heat UpThe Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 253.1 millimetre (10-inch) display using three panels and is nearly 25 per cent larger than Samsung's latest foldable...Malaysia Says it Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-16s From 2026Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, joining a growing list of countries choosing to...Apple iPhone 18 Design Leak: New Colours, Upgraded Camera and Foldable Version Could Be Coming Next YearApple reportedly plans to introduce new colours for its next generation iPhone 18 models as well as simplify camera control button and upgrade selfie cameras...Nvidia Unveils First Blackwell Chip Wafer Made with TSMC in USNvidia uveiled on Friday the first U.S.-made Blackwell wafer, produced at TSMC's semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, as demand for AI chips accelerates. Nvidia Blackwell...With US-China tensions back on the upswing, is the TikTok deal at risk?A tentative deal for the management of Chinese short video app TikTok in the United States is facing new pressure after last week’s flare-up in...Solar Panel Manufacturing Sees Record Growth Amid Global Clean Energy DemandAround the world, governments, businesses, and households are accelerating their transition toward renewable energy. Among the diverse options available, solar energy is taking the lead...U.S. AI giant Anthropic bars Chinese-owned entitiesAnthropic is barring Chinese-run companies and organizations from using its artificial intelligence services, the U.S. tech giant said, as it toughened restrictions on "authoritarian regions."...Microsoft fires four workers after protests against its ties to IsraelMicrosoft has fired four employees who took part in protests on company property to oppose its ties to Israel as the Gaza war rages on....White House launches official TikTok account after Trump vowed ban in 2020The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, as Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the US despite...Global Demand For Machinery Suppliers For Manufacturers Grows As Industry ExpandsThe machinery and industrial supplies sector is experiencing a strong rise in demand worldwide. Manufacturers are seeking advanced equipment to keep up with production targets...Man develops rare condition after ChatGPT query over stopping eating saltA US medical journal has warned against using ChatGPT for health information after a man developed a rare condition following an interaction with the chatbot...Surveillance Equipment Exporters and Manufacturers See Global Growth in 2025Demand for surveillance technology has expanded rapidly in 2025, fueled by global interest in stronger public and private security. Exporters and manufacturers of surveillance equipment...YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media banYouTube will be included in Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16, after the government ditched a previous exemption for the platform. Australia's...How Energy Efficient Security Doors and Windows Improve Property Value and ComfortWith rising energy bills and increasing demand for secure living environments, property owners are searching for practical improvements that offer both protection and performance. One...AI tools helping teachers with grading and lessonsFor her 6th grade honors class, math teacher Ana Sepúlveda wanted to make geometry fun. She figured her students “who live and breathe soccer” would...Cyber threats increase amid Israel–Iran war and US military involvementCyber attacks, hacktivism and disinformation campaigns have become a defining feature of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, according to Israeli threat intelligence firm...WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in parts of the messaging appWhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream...B2B Marketplaces Transforming the Future of Traditional Supply Chain ModelsSupply chains have long been the backbone of global commerce, yet they are undergoing profound shifts thanks to the rise of B2B marketplaces. These platforms...Trump’s new chip policy puts spotlight on Huawei’s secretive Ascend AI chipsNew guidelines under US President Donald Trump, which define the use of Huawei Technologies’ Ascend chips “anywhere in the world” as a violation of US...How Building a Website Can Propel Your Export Business to New HeightsIn today’s interconnected world, businesses are expanding beyond their local markets to embrace the global economy. As companies reach international audiences, they encounter a crucial...Snapchat surpasses 900 million monthly active usersWhile competitors like Meta are fighting lengthy battles in court, Snapchat is taking a victory lap after surpassing 900 million monthly active users.“As Snapchat has...U.S. urges curb of Google's search dominance as AI loomsU.S. government attorneys urged a federal judge Monday to make Google spin off its Chrome browser, arguing artificial intelligence is poised to ramp up the...A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge fattiness of tunaSeafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it's the fish's level of fattiness...Nvidia CEO says company has not been asked to buy a stake in IntelNvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday (Mar 19) that his company had not been approached about purchasing a stake in Intel. During a press...Trump says US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTokUS President Donald Trump said on Sunday (Mar 9) that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social...Discover the Power of Global Business Directories and Industry-Specific ListingsIn today’s interconnected world, businesses across all industries are continuously seeking innovative ways to connect with new clients, suppliers, and partners. Whether a small startup...How Musk's $97.4 billion bid complicates matters for OpenAIOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed a $97.4 billion takeover bid led by rival Elon Musk, but the unsolicited offer could complicate Altman's push to...Musk says he has no plans to acquire TikTok's U.S. operationsElon Musk, the world's richest person and a top advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform...UK's first AI classroom without teachers sparks debateBritain's first teacherless AI classroom may be an "outlier", but it underlines the potential benefits and risks of a UK government drive to rollout artificial...OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battleOpenAI has asked an Indian court to quash a plea by a group representing Indian and global book publishers that accuse it of copyright breaches,...TikTok stops working for US users as Trump mulls 90-day reprieveTikTok stopped working in the United States late on Saturday (Jan 18) and disappeared from Apple and Google app stores ahead of a law that...China struggles to build car chip supply chain to break free of heavy reliance on importsChina's surging electric vehicle (EV) output has ignited demand for automotive chips, but domestic firms remain reliant on foreign suppliers for more than 90 per...
