Browsing: Technology

– Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on Sept. 9, representing the company’s inaugural foldable smartphone. Priced from $1,999 in the U.S., this device unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch internal display, while its closed form features a 5.4-inch external screen suitable

– Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, bringing significant upgrades in camera technology, performance, and battery life. The latest models showcase a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera equipped with a variable aperture, a first for

– The United States is expanding domestic battery production as it works to reduce dependence on China. The larger challenge sits deeper in the supply chain. China still dominates battery materials, processing and key manufacturing technologies used worldwide. U.S. factories

– Japan is strengthening its efforts to combat investment scams by implementing a new artificial intelligence-powered system designed to identify warning signals sooner. The Consumer Affairs Agency introduced this initiative on September 1. Its purpose is to analyze consumer complaints

– In the first six months of 2026, China’s digital industry brought in a total of 20.71 trillion yuan in revenue, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 13.6%. The sector’s total profit reached 1.79 trillion yuan, marking an increase of 19.3%.

– The United Nations is urging for more rapid measures to shield children and young people from escalating online information threats. A recent UN issue brief highlights disinformation, hate speech, harassment, algorithmic manipulation, and artificial intelligence as primary issues. It

– On Tuesday, Japan achieved a successful launch of its H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite. The launch, designated as H3 Flight No. 9, took off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:23:31 a.m. Japan time. The

– A state court in New Mexico has mandated that Meta contribute $567 million to a fund dedicated to youth mental health and child safety, after ruling that its platforms constituted a public nuisance. The decision was handed down by

– OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT access for Free and Go users with GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model. The company said unlimited text chats will become available next week, subject to safeguards against abuse. Free users will also gain a

– World Trade Organization will host its inaugural Trade and Tech Day on September 14 at its headquarters in Geneva. This event aims to bring together trade officials, policymakers in technology, business leaders, and other stakeholders. Under the theme, “AI