Apple-Google forge AI partnership as Gemini to power next-gen Siri
In a notable strategic shift that reverberates across the global tech industry, Apple Inc. has struck a multi-year agreement with Google to integrate the...
Instagram data leak fears grip users as Meta denies breach
Concerns surged across the global social media community last week after tens of millions of Instagram users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails, igniting...
Tomorrowland to make Asia debut with large-scale festival in Thailand
The world-renowned electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland is set to expand into Asia for the first time, with Thailand confirmed as the host of...
Tourism new hope in Papua New Guinea’s troubled highlands
In the rugged, densely forested highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG), a region long marked by tribal conflict and violence, a quiet transformation is...
FIFA: Five million fans seek 2026 World Cup tickets despite soaring prices
Demand for tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has surged, with five million requests lodged since the latest ticketing phase opened on Thursday,...
Australia: Meta begins removing under-16s from social media ahead of historic ban
In a move aligned with Australia’s unprecedented social-media regulation, tech giant Meta has commenced the removal of accounts belonging to users under the age...
Prada completes acquisition of Versace in nearly $1.4 billion deal
In a landmark transaction in the luxury fashion world, Prada Group has officially acquired Versace — one of Milan’s most iconic fashion houses —...
Tech giants double down on AI spending despite question over returns
Global technology powerhouses are pouring unprecedented sums into artificial intelligence, betting big on the sector’s explosive growth even as analysts question how quickly these...
Australia: Social-media giants oppose ban on under-16s but pledge compliance
Major social-media companies have voiced strong concerns over Australia’s incoming ban on users under the age of 16, even as they prepare to comply...