CUPERTINO: Apple on Tuesday introduced updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, positioning the laptops for professional workflows and expanded on-device artificial intelligence. Apple said the systems add faster storage, updated wireless capabilities and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity while keeping the same form factors. Preorders opened Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and Apple said…
Business
EuroWire, PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY: The 6th Sustainable Development Forum is scheduled to be held in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky from Feb. 17 to Feb.…
BEIJING: China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is reshaping the world’s largest auto market and dulling growth in the transport…
MENA Newswire, SEOUL: South Korea’s consumer inflation eased to 2.0% in January from 2.3% in December, as measured by the consumer price…
MENA Newswire, NEW DELHI: India’s government has proposed a tax holiday through 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services…
Health
LONDON, December 7, 2025: A new study suggests that lecanemab, an Alzheimer’s drug previously deemed too expensive for use…
STANFORD, California, December 2, 2025: Researchers at Stanford Medicine have reported a significant advance in the treatment of Type…
LUGANO, Switzerland, November 29, 2025: Tattoo ink can migrate through the body, damage immune cells, and alter vaccine responses, according…
BOISE, Idaho, October 27, 2025: Idaho has enacted a first-of-its-kind state law that bans nearly all vaccine mandates, a move…
Technology
CUPERTINO: Apple on Tuesday introduced updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, positioning the laptops for professional workflows and expanded on-device artificial intelligence. Apple said the systems add faster storage, updated wireless capabilities and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity while keeping the same…
CUPERTINO: Apple on March 2 introduced the iPhone 17e, a lower-priced model in its iPhone 17 lineup that starts at $599 with 256GB of storage and is also offered with 512GB for $799. The company said the phone will be sold in black, white and soft pink with a matte finish.…
NEW DELHI: Samsung India said its flagship Galaxy S26 smartphone series is available for pre-order in India from Feb. 25, led by the Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26. The company billed the lineup as its most advanced AI phone range to date, built around “Agentic AI”…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a human centric global artificial intelligence ecosystem and urged governments and companies to build safeguards that keep AI transparent, accountable and aligned with human values. Speaking at the Leaders’ Plenary Session of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Modi said AI…
NEW DELHI: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which runs in the Indian capital through Feb. 20. He…
SAN FRANCISCO: Google has launched an official YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro, making “YouTube for visionOS” available as a free download in the visionOS App Store. The release brings a native YouTube viewing experience to Apple’s mixed reality headset, with the app described as a spatial watch experience designed for…
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said it is on track to begin delivering its next-generation HBM4 high-bandwidth memory products in the first quarter of 2026. The company said the HBM4 lineup will include products with 11.7 gigabits-per-second performance, as it expands sales of memory used in artificial intelligence servers and accelerators. Samsung did…
MENA Newswire, SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Jan. 26 introduced Maia 200, the second generation of its in-house artificial intelligence accelerator, built to run AI models in production across Azure data centres. The company said Maia 200 is designed for inference, the stage where trained models generate responses to live requests, and will…
MENA Newswire, SEOUL: South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology products rose more than 12 percent in 2025, underscoring the country’s central role in the global supply chain for artificial intelligence hardware and advanced digital components. Government data showed ICT shipments reached approximately $264 billion for the year, marking one of the…
DUBAI: Tallon Griekspoor will face former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after both players won their semifinals…
PALLEKELE: Pakistan batter Babar Azam made 25 off 24 balls as England beat Pakistan by two wickets on Feb. 24 in a Super Eight match at the ICC…
DUBAI: Jessica Pegula captured her first Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships crown on Saturday, beating two-time champion Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 in the women’s singles final to…
MENA Newswire, RABAT: Egypt and Nigeria secured places in the quarter-finals of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after winning their respective Round of 16 matches, with Egypt defeating Benin 3-1…
Lifestyle
Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens Living beckiowensliving.com. Owens created this custom collection of over 1000 pieces across 40 categories – from furniture to lighting to…
To celebrate the indescribable drive and competitive spirit of all athletes and fans, Apple launched the International Collection bands for Apple Watch, featuring 22 limited-edition Sport Loop bands with colorful designs that represent those nations across the globe.…
The talented team of watchmakers and designers at OLTO-8 just launched a unique mechanical watch for those who seek individuality and bold style. The motorsport inspired Infinity II watch boasts superb craftsmanship, precise timekeeping and iconic design. This…
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced the release of four new GST-B400 watches, the latest additions to the G-SHOCK family of shock-resistant watches. The new watches boast the slimmest*1 profile of any in the G-STEEL series, which is known…