Beijing’s decision this week to ban Chinese companies from using microchips made by US firm Nvidia indicates the country is increasingly confident about replacing them with domestically produced chips, experts say. Experts believe that after years of research, China can now produce chips that could replace the H20, the most powerful model chip Nvidia is…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes that a combination of global investment and technological breakthroughs, including AI, has the potential to save millions of children’s lives. In a blog post, Gates highlighted that global child mortality has already been cut in half over the past 25 years, a “stunning achievement”, he says most people don’t realise…
For Keir Starmer, securing record levels of US investment into Britain has validated his offer of an unprecedented second state visit to Donald Trump, a high-risk gamble that was designed to keep the unpredictable president on side. Trump celebrated his historic visit to Britain by announcing £150bn ($203bn) of corporate investment in the UK’s technology,…
EV Charging Management Software Platform Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035 The EV charging management software platform market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 27.5 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1% over the forecast period….
Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online shopping has exploded, apparel return rates have soared—20–30% for most retailers, with some categories hitting as high as 64%. Not only is this bad for the bottom line, but 66% of shoppers using AR or virtual try-on say they’re less likely to return items —and retailers see up…
Hong Kong authorities are set to reshape how they deliver public services, rolling out a sweeping plan to embed AI in at least 200 administrative procedures by the end of 2027 in a bid to boost efficiency and create a more responsive, tech-driven bureaucracy. The timeline, listed in Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address…
The CEO of Nvidia, which faces tight restrictions on selling its chips to China amid the Sino-US battle over trade and technology, said he was disappointed about the situation. Jensen Huang said he expected to discuss the issue with US President Donald Trump at a state banquet hosted by the British government that they would…
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The spotlight will be on Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Wednesday, with his fourth annual policy address expected to boost a sluggish economy, battle deep-rooted livelihood issues and win Beijing’s approval all in one go. Just one day before Lee’s policy blueprint is unveiled, the Post shares what it has learned about…
Gemini’s mobile adoption has been soaring since the August launch of its Nano Banana image editor model, which has received positive reviews, particularly from users who say they can now more easily perform complex edits and create realistic images. The app has climbed to the top of global app stores’ charts and has seen a…