Browsing: Technology
– Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring enhancements in camera technology, battery capacity, and processing capabilities. Both devices are powered by the new A20 Pro chip and incorporate a redesigned vapor chamber to
– An example illustrating the ongoing link between U.S. manufacturing and Chinese battery technology is Ford Motor Co.’s development of an LFP battery plant in Michigan. The plant employs licensed technology from CATL, with Ford owning and managing the facility
Japan Implements Advanced AI Measures to Combat Investment Fraud, Expanding Enforcement Capabilities
– On September 1, the Consumer Affairs Agency revealed a new initiative to broaden its efforts against investment scams by leveraging artificial intelligence to detect early warning indicators within consumer complaints. This approach is part of a comprehensive anti-fraud strategy.
– During the first half of 2026, China’s digital economy achieved a total revenue of 20.71 trillion yuan, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The overall profit rose by 19.3%, reaching 1.79 trillion yuan. The
– The United Nations is emphasizing the urgent need for stronger protections for children and young people amid the transformation of information dissemination on digital platforms. A recent UN issue brief emphasizes the dangers posed by disinformation, hate speech, harassment,
– Japan launched its H3 rocket successfully on Tuesday, carrying the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into space. H3 Flight No. 9 lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:23:31 a.m. Japan time. JAXA said the launch vehicle followed
– A New Mexico state court mandated social media giant Meta on Thursday to contribute $567 million to a dedicated youth mental health fund after ruling that the company’s platforms amounted to a public nuisance. Judge Bryan Biedscheid of the
– OpenAI is broadening the availability of ChatGPT by offering unlimited text conversations with GPT-5.6 Luna to Free and Go users. The company announced that this change will take effect next week and will be implemented with safeguards to prevent
– On September 14, the World Trade Organization will host its inaugural World Trade and Tech Day at its headquarters in Geneva. This event aims to gather trade officials, policymakers in technology, business leaders, and other stakeholders. The focus, titled
– European Union introduced new rules requiring transparency for specific AI-produced material, which came into force across the bloc on August 2, 2026. Under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, responsibilities are assigned to both developers and users of
