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China targets hi-tech industries, household spending in 2026 with policy package
Chinese authorities have signalled a new wave of measures to bolster domestic demand and hi-tech industries in the coming year, as Beijing seeks to rebalance growth and shore up momentum during its next five-year plan. On Tuesday, China's top…
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
Jake Leguee is a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since his grandfather bought the 17,000 acres in 1956, the Leguee family has grown canola, wheat, flax and green lentils. As a child, he watched his father and grandfather spending…
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
David SilverbergTechnology Reporter Jake Leguee is a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since his grandfather bought the 17,000 acres in 1956, the Leguee family has grown canola, wheat, flax and green lentils. As a child, he watched…
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0910 GMT – Baidu's shares closed at the highest level in over two years in Hong Kong, likely…
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TCS appoints Amit Tiwari as global head of marketing technology & digital
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Tiwari as global head of Marketing Technology & Digital, a newly created role aimed at bringing together the company's digital marketing, creative and marketing technology functions. In this role…
Wearable health tech is everywhere. Here's how it works best.
Better sleep is as easy as ‘10-3-2-1-0′ The same principle applies to infant monitoring devices, which have surged in popularity among new parents. Dr. Deandrea Ellis, a pediatrician at Zarminali Pediatrics in Atlanta, says many…
Tech experts say Sky's 14p Freely rival is 'no lightweight
Sky's flagship smart TV has been reduced to less than £5 and has experts branding it as 'no lightweight' despite its budget-friendly price. Sky launched its 2026 winter sale earlier this month, offering discounts across its entire TV and…
Fortune Tech: Brace for ads...
Good morning. Tech Editor Alexei Oreskovic here, standing in for Andrew Nusca. First the ads came to search, then they came to social media, then they came to Netflix. And now (as discussed in today's first news item), they're coming to ChatGPT.
Supermarket to roll out crime-busting tech after 'seismic' drop in shoplifting
Sainsbury's says facial recognition tech in stores has led to a “seismic” drop in shoplifting. Britain's second biggest supermarket has been trialling the know-how - which automatically scans customers' faces via CCTV - at two stores…
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: An Alliance of the Illiberal Right with Tech?
Shortly before midnight, waiters serve gin and tonics on the rooftop terrace of the David Kempinski in Tel Aviv. Far below, the lights of this city of half a million are glittering. A gentle breeze drifts in from the Mediterranean. DER SPIEGEL…
Taiwan says it will lead 'democratic' high-tech supply chain with US
TAIPEI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan aims to build a 'democratic' high-tech supply chain with the United States and form a strategic AI partnership under the new tariffs deal it sealed with Washington last week, Taipei's top…
Where tech leaders now choose to meet
For a long time, tech events were built around scale. The bigger the crowd, the stronger the perception of success. Attendance numbers became a proxy for impact, and festivals grew year after year because that was what the industry expected. That…
UK to reimburse visa fees for top tech and science firms in push for growth
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK will reimburse visa fees and fast-track…
How much DoorDash paid tech workers in 2025, with some roles earning up to $426,000
DoorDash, one of the biggest names in delivery, is trying to deliver even more. The company's couriers, known internally as ' dashers,' are a common sight as they zip around the US delivering food, groceries, and other goods to customers. Now…
Biotech firm poised to transform mRNA medicine with game-defining drug delivery technology
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Since their emergency-use rollout in late 2020, billions of doses of COVID 19 vaccines built on disruptive mRNA technology have been administered worldwide, saving hundreds…
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