Category: Technology

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Integrity Technology Group, a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm, in response to its alleged involvement in a series of cyberattacks aimed at critical US infrastructure. The sanctions, announced on Friday by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), are directed at the firm for its role in facilitating operations […]

Myanmar’s military-led government has officially enacted a new cybersecurity law, which takes effect immediately and significantly expands the government’s control over digital communication. The Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025 introduces a series of measures aimed at regulating online content, monitoring digital activities, and penalizing cybercrimes, as reported by local media outlets. The law empowers the government […]

Be under no illusions … Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock Data centres are the backbone of our digital infrastructure, supporting everything from social media platforms to online shopping and streaming services. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and the internet of things, the amount of data generated and processed daily is extremely large, and […]

Six months have passed since Julian Assange was released from prison, marking a brief respite after his 14-year legal and personal ordeal. However, despite this temporary freedom, Assange’s fight for justice remains unresolved. The Australian journalist, known for founding WikiLeaks and publishing classified government materials, continues to battle the consequences of his plea agreement with […]

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $95 million, which accused the tech giant of using its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on users of its iPhones and other devices. The lawsuit, which raised significant privacy concerns, claimed that Siri recorded private conversations without the knowledge or consent of users, violating privacy expectations. […]

Head mounted devices are making "mixed reality" technology more accessible. Ivan Baranov / Shutterstock In the grand scheme of things, 45 years is not a long time. Back in 1980, it would take me three weeks to run a computer program, written in the programming language Cobol, that worked using punched cards. Each card represented […]

A Chinese automaker has introduced a cutting-edge humanoid robot, GoMate, designed to revolutionize car manufacturing with the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning. This advanced robot is poised to assist in production lines, improving efficiency, precision, and flexibility in car manufacturing processes. GoMate represents a significant leap in robotics, integrating AI and deep […]

In a strategic move to bolster its AI capabilities, Nvidia has acquired the Israeli startup Run:ai for $700 million. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Nvidia’s position in the rapidly growing AI market, particularly in optimizing the management of compute infrastructure for enterprise customers. Run:ai, founded in 2018, specializes in providing software solutions that help […]

Leumitech, the high-tech banking arm of Bank Leumi, and IVC, a provider of data, quantitative research, and business information, have published preliminary data from the IVC-LeumiTech Israeli Tech Review report for the fourth quarter and 2024. According to the report, capital raised in 2024 amounted to approximately $9.58 billion, reflecting an increase of 38% in […]

Lightspring/Shutterstock We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than week at home. Time also seems to pass slowly when we are bored, or in pain. It […]