Prosecutors in Jimmy Lai’s marathon national security trial have wrapped up their closing arguments in Hong Kong, telling the court that the elderly media mogul and activist had “unwavering intent” to solicit foreign sanctions. Lai has pleaded not guilty to two charges of conspiring to commit foreign collusion under the Beijing-designed national security law, and…
Chinese internet major Baidu reported a fall in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, hit by sluggish domestic consumption even as the company ramped up its artificial intelligence drive and overseas robotaxi ambitions.Baidu posted revenue of 32.7 billion yuan ($4.56 billion) in the April-June quarter, a 4% year-on-year decline, according to its filing with the Hong Kong…
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) maximalists typically call their coin “digital gold.” But Tom Lee, Fundstrat co-founder and now chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc (NYSE:BMNR), is maximizing the potential of a different digital asset — Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). Lee’s…
Barcelona’s plight over their return to Spotify Camp Nou continues, after their formal request to the Council to gain a licence to open the stadium has been delayed. Now UEFA are the latest bearer of bad news for Barcelona on the stadium front. The major effort for Barcelona is to be back at Camp Nou…
In summary HMD Fuse launching today with child-protecting AI HarmBlock+ AI filters out nude content Available exclusively through Vodafone Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a world-first child-friendly smartphone that will prevent kids from sharing and receiving inappropriate content. The HMD Fuse comes with SafeToNet’s HarmBlock+ AI, which works across the phone’s camera and screen…
Elon Musk has responded to a new report that suggested he is slowing his plans to launch a new political party. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has been “quietly pumping the brakes” on his America Party, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing people with knowledge of his plans. “Nothing [The Journal] says should…
This AI infrastructure play has delivered bigger gains than its larger peers since going public earlier this year. Artificial intelligence (AI) supercharged the growth of Nvidia (NVDA -3.47%) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR -9.39%) in the past couple of years or so, and that’s not surprising, as both companies are playing a key role in the…
What are your plans for the August bank holiday? Jetting off somewhere continental? Getting some long-awaited work done around the house? Or maybe you’re just planning to get settled into a local beer garden and enjoy a good few pints with some friends. Whatever it is, you’ll need to know what to expect from the…
In an age where sameness has taken over fashion (think Dôen’s lace-trim shorts and Juju Vera’s shell pendant necklace), individuality feels needed more than ever. That’s where vintage shopping comes in. Sourcing one-of-a-kind pieces offers a chance to express your personal style in a way that mass-market items simply can’t replicate. Plus, there’s a sense…
China, one of the most restrictive global jurisdictions for cryptocurrencies, is reportedly considering allowing Chinese yuan-backed stablecoins in what would be a major policy reversal. Chinese authorities may authorize the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to promote global use of its currency, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter….