Google will 'degrade' Search in Europe to avoid EU fines
EU users are welcome to look up the definition of malicious compliance on, say, DuckDuckGo.
Miniature optical sensor achieves 25,000-fold higher airborne ultrasound responsivity per unit area
A joint research team led by Professors Sangyoon Han and Jaesok Yu of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at DGIST has developed the world
Meet enso, the next unicorn in agentic GTM
Growth hacking was supposed to be dead. The term had a good run. Sean Ellis coined it in 2010, and for a decade it described the scrappy, slightly unholy tricks that built the consumer internet: Airbnb piggybacking on Craigslist, Dropbox handing out free storage for referrals, Hotmail signing every outgoing email with an ad for [] This story continues at The Next Web
Reid Hoffman joins Mosaic Ventures as an advisory partner
Reid Hoffman says he is joining Mosaic Ventures, a London seed and Series A firm that now describes AI in Europe as its sole focus, as an advisory partner. His stated contribution is US connectivity from Silicon Valley, meaning talent, company connections and capital. Reid Hoffman says he is joining Mosaic Ventures as an advisory [] This story continues at The Next Web
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children
Qualcomm hands Amazon $4B of warrants to build custom silicon for AWS
Qualcomm has issued Amazon warrants over 25 million shares worth about $4B, vesting against commercial milestones and up to $60B of server chip purchases, alongside a multi-generation custom silicon deal for AWS. Qualcomm is also one of three chipmakers that signed memoranda to supply the EUs AI gigafactories, a programme with roughly EUR 1B actually [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple and Google Miss Deadline to Block Child Nudity on Their Phones in the UK
Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.
LLMs remember your code, not your life: Building a portable personal context layer
Summary Context management for AI-assisted coding has matured into a rich ecosystem: convention files, repository maps, memory banks, and full-blown memory frameworks all compete to keep a coding agent grounded in your codebase. But step outside the terminal and ask an assistant about your health or your finances, and the tooling nearly vanishes. Your personal [] This story continues at The Next Web
CCI closes antitrust inquiry against Google over real-money gaming apps
In November 2024, the CCI ordered a detailed investigation after forming a prima facie view that Google may have violated provisions of the Competition Act relating to abuse of dominance
Irish regulator probes X over age checks, with 10% of turnover at stake
Irelands media regulator has opened an investigation into whether Xs age assurance and parental controls meet the online safety code, with sanctions of up to EUR 20M or 10% of relevant turnover. X lost a High Court challenge to that code last July and was allowed to appeal it in January, so it is being [] This story continues at The Next Web
Indian AI developers enhancing security architectures to prevent rogue behaviors
The central challenge facing developers is how much they delegate to the AI systems.
Google complies with EU rules for travel searches, says the new results stink
The EU continues to go after Google search practices it sees as anticompetitive.
Novac Technology secures patent for platform that integrates software development processes
A key differentiator of the patented platform is its dynamic scheduling and task-dependency management capability, which automatically updates interconnected tasks whenever changes are made to lower-level activities
Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal
Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.
NIXI and APNIC sign MoU to reduce latency and improve network resilience
Under this partnership, the two entities will strengthen network security and supporting efficient internet network operations in India
DoT approves recommendations made by TRAI for Satcom
CC, formerly Telecom Commission, is the apex decision-making body at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
According to Neeti Sharma, CEO at Teamlease Digital, the GCCs are likely to follow a hiring pattern similar to that of the big tech companies
2026 to herald worst festive season in years in face of rising smartphones prices
Retailers flagged September for the lowest Android smartphone sales in the year
Snapchat, Qoruz tie up to help brands find the right creators in India
Through the tie-up, Qoruz has integrated Snapchats Public Profile APIs into its platform, adding Snapchat to its existing roster of social media integrations
Apple Event 2026: Foldable iPhone, AI integration, and a new face on stage
In a first, Apple is likely to skip the base iPhone 18 variant and instead launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max variants
India Sets Human-Centric Agenda for 18th BRICS Summit Amid Concerns Over Chinas Economy
Former BRICS sherpas discuss Indias human-centered agenda for the upcoming summit, highlighting Chinas economic challenges. India Sets Human-Centric Agenda for 18th BRICS Summit Amid Concerns Over Chinas Economy
OpenAI just anchored an Australian company
An Australian company will build data centres in Malaysia and fill them with American chips. It will sell the output to an American company. Its co-chief executive calls this the moment Asia-Pacific stops consuming intelligence and starts producing it. Firmus announced the partnership from Sydney on Tuesday. OpenAI will contract dedicated compute from two Firmus [] This story continues at The Next Web
Landslides in China kill 13, with three missing: state media
The landslides followed days of torrential rains brought by Saudel, which first made landfall on Chinas eastern coast at the end of last month
The metal has gained over 35 per cent this year with price fluctuating after hitting a peak of $59,040 in June
Apple Event 2026: CEO John Ternus faces AI test as foldable iPhone takes center stage
Apple is expected to update its premium iPhone Pro and Pro Max devices
The US asked Britain to drop its plan to promote trusted news
The United States has asked Britain to abandon a plan to make social platforms promote trusted news. Its central argument is not about Britain at all. The submission sits on the US Embassy website in London, dated 2 September. It answers a consultation on the governments media Green Paper, which opened on 23 June. That [] This story continues at The Next Web
China has 70% of a material AI needs, IQE
A Welsh chipmaker has just posted a 40% jump in revenue. Its shares are up 849% this year. And its chief executive has told an interviewer that the industry has a supply problem it cannot fully solve. Sofia Gerace reported the interview for Bloomberg. Jutta Meier runs IQE, based in Cardiff. She said access to [] This story continues at The Next Web
China-Russia Arctic Voyage Prepares New Trade Route Bypassing Suez, Hormuz and Red Sea
Russian and Chinese scientists have jointly conducted on-site sea-ice observations in the Arctic Ocean for the first time, aboard Chinas Xuelong 2 research vessel. The team studied ice thickness, concentration, weather and atmospheric conditions to improve climate research and navigation forecasts. Strategically, the information could also support the proposed Polar Silk Road along Russias Northern Sea Route. Under favourable conditions, journeys between China and northern Europe can take approximately 18 to 20 daysavoiding the Suez Canal, Bab al-Mandab and Strait of Hormuz. But seasonal navigation, limited infrastructure and severe environmental risks remain major obstacles.
HCLTech launches Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru with 185 crore investment
This facility marks a milestone in HCLTechs commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation and accelerating time-to-market for global clients
India, China hold high-level talks on Arunachal border
Indian and Chinese armies held their first high-level commanders' flag talks in the Arunachal Pradesh sector, following Special Representatives dialogue. These talks, aimed at maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control, occurred amidst reports of aggressive military posturing and just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS summit.
Lightsage raises $4M to build the growth stack for software
A San Francisco startup has raised $4M to help software get chosen by AI agents. Lightsage calls the category Agent-Led Growth, the company said. Nexus Venture Partners led the round. Angel backers include former Salesforce chief technology officer Steven Tamm, Postman chief executive Abhinav Asthana, Apollo chief executive Matt Curl and DocuSign president Robert Chatwani. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google nest thermostat 4th generation
Meet the Newest!!! Google Nest Thermostat 4th Generation Its a brilliant way to save energy and keep your home comfortable. It learns the temperatures you []
US regulator approves $1.9 billion loan to spin up Iowa's dead nuclear reactor for Google
Google is a step closer to getting access to nuclear power for its AI data centers.
Britains publicly owned energy system operator has handed Palantir a 21.2m contract with no competition. The justification it filed is a plain description of why leaving will be difficult. Lindsay Clark reported the award for The Register on Tuesday. The underlying transparency notice sits on Find a Tender. It went up on 26 August. The [] This story continues at The Next Web
China Denies Arming Russia, But Report Points To Drone-Material Shipments
The documents show that the material, known as polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor, was listed under a customs code normally used for civilian synthetic fibres such as nylon and polyester.
India and China Corps Commanders held talks in Arunachal Pradesh, confirms MEA
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Following the several rounds of discussions held India and China under various mechanisms in the recent times, the first senior highest military commander-level flag meeting was held along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Vacha on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh on September 6 and at Damai on the Chinese side on September 7, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the meetings were held following the understandings reached between the representatives of India and China and subsequent discussions at the Working Mechanisms for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting. Pursuant to the understandings reached between the special representatives of India and China in August 2025 and August 2026 and subsequent discussions at the Working Mechanisms for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) mechanisms that we have, meetings of which were held in Beijing and in New Delhi in May and August 2026 respectively, the first senior highest military commander-level flag Meeting was held at Wacha on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh on September 6 and in Damai on the Chinese side on September 7. A similar mechanism also exists in the Western sector, said Jaiswal. On August 25, National Security Advisor (NSA) and Special Representative of India on India-China Boundary Question, Ajit Doval, highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the India-China border areas for the continued development and progress of the bilateral relationship during the 25th Round of the Special Representatives Talks on the India-China Boundary Question held in Beijing. NSA Doval and Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister and also the Chinese Special Representative and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission - held comprehensive, in-depth, friendly, and candid discussions on the China-India boundary issue and bilateral relations during the meeting. According to the MEA, the two sides noted the progress made in implementing the important consensus reached between their leaders - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping - in Kazan in October 2024 and Tianjin in August 2025. They also expressed satisfaction at the steady resumption of people-to-people and cross-border exchanges, including the ongoing Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and border trade through the three designated border trading passes. Under the strategic guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, and in a constructive and forward-looking spirit, the two Special Representatives had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the India-China Boundary Question, and agreed to continue their work in seeking a political settlement of the boundary question in the context of their overall and long-term interests, read a statement issued by the MEA after the meeting. The Indian side highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the India-China border areas for the continued development and progress of the bilateral relationship, it added. On August 6, India and China held discussions on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanismbuilding and transborder cooperation. The discussions were held during the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on IndiaChina Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi, the MEA said in a statement. The two sides engaged in frank discussions and reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Further, it was underlined that maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations, said the MEA. During the meeting, the officials of the two nations agreed to continue to use existing diplomatic and military channels, including the WMCC, local commanderlevel meetings and other agreed mechanisms, to resolve outstanding issues and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation along the LAC. The Indian side reiterated the need for early convening of the next meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism on transborder rivers and stressed the importance of sharing technical details on upstream projects.
Memory prices are slowing because buyers ran out of money
Memory prices are finally slowing down, and the reason is not that supply improved. It is that buyers ran out of money. TrendForce expects conventional DRAM contract prices to rise 13% to 18% quarter on quarter in Q3. Dan Robinson reported the forecast for The Register. He paired it with separate European shipment numbers that [] This story continues at The Next Web
King Charles to host Huang and Hassabis at private AI summit
King Charles is convening about 30 senior figures from the AI industry at a Scottish country house this month. He does not intend to tell them what he thinks. Joseph Bambridge reported the plans for Politico. Two people familiar with them spoke on condition of anonymity, because nobody has announced the event. One of them [] This story continues at The Next Web
100 DeepMind agents were told not to cheat. 14% did anyway
Google DeepMind put 100 AI agents in a room and asked them to prove hard mathematics. One found a way to cheat. Twenty-seven minutes later the entire problem set was gone. The paper, published on arXiv last week by six DeepMind researchers, is a case study rather than a benchmark. Nobody set out to test [] This story continues at The Next Web
Satellogic hires the former head of US spy-satellite intelligence as president
Satellogic has appointed Frank D. Trey Whitworth as president, giving the day-to-day running of a commercial Earth-imaging company to the man who directed Americas spy-satellite intelligence agency until 10 months ago. The appointment was announced today by the company. Whitworth, a retired US Navy vice admiral, directed the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency from June 2022 to [] This story continues at The Next Web
Altman sells startup optimism days after warning of
Sam Altman gave Axios two interviews four days apart. In the first he said the next generation of AI models would be sobering for everybody. In the second he said this is the best time in the world to start a company. Both were with the same reporter, Mike Allen. Both happened around the G20 [] This story continues at The Next Web
Macron asks Brussels for an under-15s social media ban after France
Emmanuel Macron has asked the European Commission to ban children under 15 from social media across the bloc, three weeks after Frances highest constitutional authority struck down his governments attempt to do the same thing nationally. The request came in a letter to Commission president Ursula von der Leyen dated 29 August,reported by Reuterson Tuesday. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Lenovo opens a phone line to Eva Longoria for entrepreneurs
Lenovo has given entrepreneurs a phone number to ring, and Eva Longoria is on the other end of it. The service is called Call Eva. It opened on Tuesday and works roughly the way a radio phone-in does. You call, you leave a voice note with a business question, and you wait. Lenovo says it [] This story continues at The Next Web
EU trade chief will ask CEOs how much decoupling from China they can afford
The European Commission has a plan to loosen Chinas grip on the supply chains that feed European industry, and before it proposes the plan formally, it wants to find out how much of it companies are prepared to pay for. Trade commissioner Maro efovi is expected to put that question to European chief executives on [] This story continues at The Next Web
India eyes AI for next finance leap after digital payments boom
Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai to debate the risks associated with giving machines a big role in financial payments systems
TCS wins 122 crore bid to build workflow automation for Odisha government
The governance platform will use TCS DigiBOLTTM to combine workflow automation, integration, analytics, security, and AI-enabled capabilities on a common digital foundation.
ASMLs most advanced lithography machines cannot print the largest chips the AI industry currently builds. The company now has a plan to change that, and it has brought TSMC in on it. The initiative wasreported by Reuterson Tuesday and confirmed the same day in a joint announcement from the two companies. ASML wants to move [] This story continues at The Next Web
Stoke Space raises $1bn for a rocket that has never flown
Stoke Space has raised a billion dollars for a rocket that has never flown. The Washington company says the Series E takes its total funding to $2.3bn. It has not yet reached orbit once. Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital co-led the round, according to Stokes announcement. General Innovation, Glade Brook Capital, US Innovation Technology, Washington [] This story continues at The Next Web
IRCTC names Paytm among platforms driving 28% of online railway ticket bookings
Paytm's management also flagged a widening gap between user growth and transaction growth as evidence of deeper engagement
Gold soars, but China buys 650,000 ounces; adds most precious metal since 2023
Large economies like India and China have been buying gold for the last few years. While Indias purchases have somewhat reduced, China has increased its gold reserves by the largest amount since 2023 in August, stepping up purchases even as bullion prices climbed sharply during the month.
Macron urges EU ban on social media for under-15s in letter to Von der Leyen
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen dated August 29 Macron said it had become urgent to introduce a bloc-wide ban through new EU legislation
TCS bags 122.6 crore contract to build AI-enabled governance platform for Odisha govt
The project seeks to modernise the States paperless governance system and extend the companys partnership with the Odisha government by 6 years
Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails
Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia
Most large organisations think full digital sovereignty is unrealistic, Capgemini finds
Digital sovereignty has arrived in the boardroom and has immediately been downgraded. Some 93% of large organisations have now discussed it at the board level, and 59% say full digital sovereignty is not a realistic goal, according to a Capgemini Research Institute surveyof 1,300 business and technology executives published on Tuesday. What has replaced the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, roads with India, China support
Nepal is racing to restore vital road links severed by devastating flash floods, seeking temporary bridges from India and China as authorities work to reconnect isolated communities in the disaster-hit areas. The death toll from the August 26 disaster stood at 1,356 as of Monday, while 4,994 people remained missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). A total of 13,396 people have been rescued so far. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent the Bhotekoshi River raging downstream, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects across northern and central Nepal. Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. China has already sent two 100-metre Bailey bridges to the Korala border crossing in Mustang, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported on Tuesday. The Department of Roads has estimated damage to roads and bridges
John Ternus takes over Apple from Tim Cook
Apple disclosed in a filing on Tuesday that Ternus annual salary was increased to $3 million
What Will First India-China Commander Talks Achieve?
In July, tension emerged in Taksing, a remote village in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh after locals sighted PLA soldiers.
Anthropic has walked away from its $6bn Decart deal, Bloomberg reports
Anthropic has decided against buying Decart AI,Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. The company had explored a deal and completed due diligence before walking away, and one of those people said the two may still find other ways to work together. Representatives for both companies declined to [] This story continues at The Next Web
Nepal seeks India, China bridges as floods cut key roads and kill 1,356
Nepal seeks India China bridges as floods cut key roads and kill
Australia will make platforms prompt users to switch off algorithmic feeds
Australia has published draft legislation that would require social media platforms to show users recurring prompts offering to turn the algorithmic feed off. The exposure draft of the Digital Duty of Care bill went out this week,Reuters reported, and carries penalties above A$100m for breaches. Plenty of jurisdictions have established that users should be able [] This story continues at The Next Web
Mistral has raised 3bn in a Series D at a post-money valuation of more than 21bn, which the company says is the largest equity fundraising ever completed by a European technology firm. Samsung Electronics led the round, three years after the Paris company was founded. The co-leads are the part worth pausing on. One is [] This story continues at The Next Web
iQOO 16 China Launch Confirmed for September; iQOO Pad Ultra to Tag Along
iQOO has announced that its next-generation flagship smartphone, dubbed iQOO 16, will launch later this month. The upcoming handset is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomms next-generation flagship mobile SoC, along with a new in-house gaming chip. It will be accompanied by the iQOO Pad Ultra, which is teased to feature an 8.8-inch OLED display, flagship Qualcomm hardware and active cooling. Both devices are being positioned around sustained gaming performance.
The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared proposals worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore to strengthen India's armed forces, taking approvals this year to Rs 1.6 lakh crore and those since 2025 to Rs 13 lakh crore. The package includes CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, Arudhra radars, a ground-based jammer, marine gas turbines, trawl tanks, the Sarvatra bridge system, mine layers and high-mobility vehicles.
Saudi Aircraft Fleet Under Fire; Houthis Shoot Down Four China-Made Drones In 24 Hours Over Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed they shot down four Saudi CH-4 armed reconnaissance drones within 24 hours over Yemen's Al-Jawf governorate. The announcement came after a deadly Saudi airstrike allegedly struck a prison in Jawf province, killing seven people and injuring several others, according to Houthi authorities. Saudi Arabia has not immediately commented on either the drone shootdown claims or the reported prison strike as tensions in Yemen continue to rise.
Nikhil Chinappa: Do miss OG version of Roadies, it was a whole different era
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Television host Nikhil Chinappa, who is returning as a gang leader on the 21st season of MTV Roadies, says he misses the OG version of the reality show, calling it a whole different era and recalling the fun and unpredictability of its early seasons. Nikhil told IANS: It feels surreal to be coming back as a gang leader and Im very excited for this journey. I do miss the OG version of Roadies, it was so much fun! It was a whole different era. He added that the game challenges you in many different ways. And this show is very different from other reality shows. Talking about returning as a gang leader, Nikhil said: Coming back to MTV Roadies feels a bit like coming home. Ive experienced the show from almost every angle. Ive been involved in selecting contestants, judging them, and eventually becoming a Gang Leader and a winner. What he always loved about the show is that the contestants arent celebrities. Anyone, from anywhere, can show up, audition and earn their place. And sometimes, an ordinary person walks into that audition room and walks out of that season a household name. Thats the transformative power of the show, he said. Nikhil said: To be part of that journey with my friend Rannvijay and my fellow OG gang leaders, and to experience it with a whole new generation of Roadies, is something Im genuinely excited about. This season, the show gets six Gang Leaders, including Nikhil, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula v/s Abhishek Malhan, Bani J and Baseer Ali. Nikhil is often credited with popularizing EDM among the youth in India. He has been associated with MTV India since the late 1990s and has appeared in multiple television shows, including Roadies and Splitsvilla. He has been instrumental in popularizing DJing as a profession and leading the music scene at the Sunburn Festival in its early years.
How the Nepal-Tibet disaster became the latest victim of China
Empower India eyes growth from Indias expanding AI computing ecosystem
The company expects rising demand for specialised infrastructure as high-density computing creates new requirements across Indias digital ecosystem
Sar Televentures calls off 669 crore Tikona Infinet acquisition
The decision follows an inordinate delay in obtaining the requisite approval for the proposed transaction
Sterlite Technologies targets 20,000 crore revenue by FY29
The broadband technology company plans significant capacity expansion and deeper customer relationships as it seeks to scale its digital connectivity business globally
China says it will pump $54 billion into banks and insurers but their stocks still fell
With a bigger capital cushion, financial institutions may also be asked to do more to mobilize resources in capital markets, analysts say. China says it will pump $54 billion into banks and insurers but their stocks still fell
GPUThor breaks the error correction Nvidia recommended against Rowhammer
Last year Nvidia told GPU owners worried about Rowhammer to switch on error correction. Four researchers at the University of Toronto have now shown that the same attack, aimed harder, goes straight through it. Their technique, GPUThor, is the first Rowhammer attack to defeat ECC on Nvidia GPUs. It works on four Ampere-generation workstation cards: [] This story continues at The Next Web
Belgian chip researcher held since May over secrets allegedly sent to China
Belgian prosecutors have held a 52-year-old man in pre-trial detention since 10 May on suspicion of passing chip-making secrets to China. He holds Belgian and Chinese nationality. Police arrested him at Brussels Airport as he was about to board a flight to Beijing, the Federal Prosecutors Office said in a statement on Monday. That is [] This story continues at The Next Web
Uforce, the London-based drone company built from Ukrainian battlefield manufacturers, is in talks to raise about $500m at a valuation of around $5bn, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Valor Equity Partners, the firm run by SpaceX board member Antonio Gracias, would lead the round. Yazhou Sun and Rebecca Torrence cited people familiar with the matter who [] This story continues at The Next Web
Jensen Huang says AGI has arrived, and 400,000 more GPUs are coming
Jensen Huang said it in four words. AGI has arrived, the Nvidia chief executive wrote on X late on Sunday, congratulating OpenAI on GPT-6 Astra. By Monday morning the post had passed 10 million views. The rest of the post is the part worth reading. Huang wrote that OpenAI trained Astra on more than 100,000 [] This story continues at The Next Web
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
Dubai is training 14,000 companies to run AI agents, on a two-year clock
Dubai Chambers is putting more than 14,000 companies through training in agentic AI, the kind of software that carries out tasks on its own rather than answering questions. The body launched the courses on 1 September in front of 90 chairpersons of its business groups and councils. It sent the announcement out on the international [] This story continues at The Next Web
Cognizant put $4.5tn on AI job exposure, then hired 1,500 graduates
Cognizant announced on Monday that it will hire 1,500 American college graduates this year and build a new job family for the AI era. The companys own research says AI could take on $4.5tn worth of work Americans currently get paid to do. Both numbers come from the same firm, on the same day. Reading [] This story continues at The Next Web
Chinas Secret Lop Nur Airbase Expansion: Why India Should Be Watching | Axis Eye
China is rapidly expanding a remote flight-test facility near Lop Nur in Xinjiang, with new hangars, taxiways, a circular test pad and possible fuel infrastructure. The site is linked to sightings of the mysterious J-36 and J-XDS aircraft and could help Beijing accelerate the development of stealth fighters, bombers, drones and other advanced military systems.What does the Lop Nur expansion reveal about Chinas military ambitions? And is India prepared for the next phase of Chinese air-power development? Shreya Chandra has more
The Champions League returns with five Premier League clubs among 36 teams competing for Europes biggest club prize. Defending champions PSG are chasing an unprecedented three-peat in the modern era, while Manchester City, Liverpool and other English sides enter after another record-breaking transfer window dominated by Premier League spending.
Jaguar Land Rover cuts 4,000 jobs and resets break-even to 300,000 cars
The number that matters in Mondays Jaguar Land Rover announcement is not 4,000. It is 300,000. That is the annual sales volume at which the company now intends to break even. Its brands have historically sold well over 400,000 vehicles a year. Just Auto made that comparison in its report on the statement. JLR is [] This story continues at The Next Web
How charismatic victory of German far-right party AfD is a warning to Europe
How charismatic victory of German far-right party AfD is a warning to Europe
The rise of searching for hard ROI in the CFO role
The adoption race is over. The ROI race just started. In a June 2025 survey of 183 CFOs, Gartner reported that 84% of finance organisations had deployed AI or planned to, but only 7% reported a high impact. Most AI spend results in increased productivity, efficiency and time back, rather than hard ROI. Gartner surveyed [] This story continues at The Next Web
The investment case for Cato is unusual. Most software sells on the promise of making a hard thing easy. Catos backers are betting that a hard thing stays hard. The Milan startup has raised 6m in seed funding to sell AI to companies bidding for Italian public tenders. Keen Venture Partners, the Amsterdam and London [] This story continues at The Next Web
DC Edit | Meetings Show India-China Ties Entering Positive Turf
Post-Galwan, several Corps Commander meetings were held, invariably in the Ladakh sector. The move to include two more sectors came up in NSAs meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in China last month and the meeting at the Vacha-Damai border point was a direct consequence of that
Why manufacturers under workforce pressure should look closely at the tool drawer
For a manufacturer short on skilled people, time can disappear in routine places. A worker searches a drawer, walks back for a forgotten part, or discovers too late that an item is missing. PwC reported that U.S. manufacturing averaged about 420,000 job openings in 2025. Deloitte has also cited an estimate that 1.9 million manufacturing [] This story continues at The Next Web
AI agent reliability requires a new model of observability
The rapid adoption of AI agents is changing the architecture of how organizations operate. Agents can interpret information, make decisions, interact with enterprise systems, and execute tasks with a degree of autonomy that would previously have required human involvement. That autonomy creates significant opportunities for efficiency, yet it also introduces a fundamental challenge that conventional [] This story continues at The Next Web
NEURA and SECO will build robot compute modules in Europe
A German company designs the robot. An Italian company builds the board that goes inside it. An American company designs the chip that goes on the board. That is the European Physical AI stack as it actually exists. On Monday, two thirds of it signed a partnership. NEURA Robotics and SECO said in a joint [] This story continues at The Next Web
Robot army? How China is preparing for future battlefieds
China's military is dedicated to the exploration and development of humanoid robots, aiming to integrate them into upcoming combat scenarios. Several research institutions are rigorously testing these robots to meet specific combat needs while investing in advanced capabilities. The primary areas of focus include improving perception, manipulation, and training methods for operational efficacy.
Satwik and Chirag credit China Masters win for Asian Games confidence
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Torvalds joked that AI made Linux 7.3-rc2 this big, and nobody checked
Linus Torvalds spent Sunday afternoon doing what he does most Sundays. The result was a Linux 7.3-rc2 that came in far heavier than the calendar says it should. He could not find a single cause for it. So he offered the one everybody reaches for. It might be just random, he wrote in his rc2 [] This story continues at The Next Web
