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'RAMageddon': tech crunch hikes the price of your next iPhone by £100
Apple's recent product launch caused headlines around the world as it unveiled its first folding phone. But hidden in the slick technology showcase was a nasty surprise: a £100 increase in the price of all iPhones, including older models. It…
Refurbished vs. new tech: Which gear is safe to buy used (and what to avoid)
The tech industry wants you to believe that every device must be unboxed fresh from the factory floor. But for practical professionals, buying certified refurbished hardware is the easiest way to pocket a 40%-60% discount without sacrificing…
Technip Energies announce strategic Licensing Collaboration Agreement with SABIC for CTR LDPE Technology
Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) and SABIC have entered into an exclusive Licensing Collaboration Agreement (LCA) under which Technip Energies will act as the worldwide licensor of SABIC's well-established Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Clean Tubular…
Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
Philippine tribe in limbo over U.S.-led tech hub
Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a U.S.-led initiative takes shape. With little information and no prior…
China's tech IPOs weigh Hong Kong vs the mainland. But how much does it matter?
Competition between mainland China and Hong Kong for hi-tech initial public offerings presents emerging technology firms with a dual-track strategic choice rather than a zero-sum battle, according to an executive at a national cross-border…
Trump's tech advisor has advice for AI companies worried they're building unsafe models: 'Just stop
There's a simple solution for AI companies that feel like their models are developing at a frightening speed: Hit the brakes. That's the advice Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, gave during…
Locally-built drone is highlight of Belagavi tech summit
A locally-built drone was the highlight of the fifth edition of the annual tech summit of Belagavi Technology Companies Association (BeTCA), which was held in Belagavi on September 19. Several companies showcased their products, made pitches for…
UMaine goes all in on AI amid upcoming layoffs and tech fears
The University of Maine System is spending $1.4 million on an artificial intelligence program in which the effects may not be trackable and that only about 10% of the system population has used so far. The system signed a two-year contract in May…
I'm a judge. Big tech just turned public truth into a subscription service
Across the country, local county courts face high storage costs and aging systems. To solve this, many local governments are moving their records to private, out-of-state cloud networks. The North Carolina Judicial Branch recently shifted its…
The Guardian view on AI v mathematicians: humans are still vital to the field, but tech firms refuse to see that | Editorial
On 8 September, OpenAI claimed that its AI agents had solved the Navier-Stokes problem, one of the most famous and difficult challenges in mathematics. Had a human solved it, they would have collected both prize money and plaudits from their…
Why is Big Tech begging Trump for regulations? Just look at who benefits
The dismantle narrative reeks of self-serving motives, rather than moral obligation. Trump's emphasis that, “We're leading China in AI. We're the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way, because…
KRICT researchers develop cathode technology for high-capacity batteries
A research team at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has developed a new cathode technology that could help batteries store more energy without increasing their size or weight, the institute said Monday. The team, led by…
Trump Announces 'AI Force', Plans To Name AI Czar As US Pushes Tech Dominance
President Donald Trump announced plans to form an 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as his administration looks to promote the rapidly growing technology while using existing laws to address potential wrongdoing. Trump argued…
Tech mania masking economic vandalism
To submit a letter to The Age, email. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published. The only threat AI poses is that the investment mania…
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