A former Google DeepMind researcher has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could threaten humanity’s survival, adding to public concern among researchers about the pace of development. Bilal Chughtai, who worked on artificial general intelligence safety and alignment, made the warning
Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, marking one of the company’s biggest product launches in recent years. Apple introduced the new devices during its annual September event on September 9, 2026. The launch places the technology giant directly into the competitive […]
Robotics has emerged as one of the hottest investment areas in the technology sector in 2026, as artificial intelligence moves beyond screens and begins interacting with the physical world. Startups developing robots and so-called “physical AI” raised a record $16.3 billion across 492 deals during the first quarter of 2026, according to PitchBook data cited […]
OpenAI has experienced a significant turnover in its senior ranks during 2026, with prominent leaders departing or stepping back from roles spanning revenue, operations, product development, marketing, science, safety, and ethics. The changes have unfolded while the ChatGPT developer continues to restructure its operations and sharpen its commercial strategy. Although the
Artificial intelligence is transforming how companies operate, communicate and make decisions. However, technology alone may not be enough to produce meaningful business results. According to Dr. Moira Gilchrist, chief global communications officer at Philip Morris International, organisations must develop human capabilities alongside their investment in AI. As
The second edition of GITEX AI Asia is set to take place in Singapore on April 9–10, bringing together global technology leaders, enterprises, startups, and investors at Marina Bay Sands. Why it matters Asia is rapidly emerging as a global AI powerhouse, with regional AI spending expected to reach $78 billion by 2026. Singapore, along […]
Apple has broken into the top five smartphone brands in India for the first half of 2025, according to IDC data, marking a major milestone in the world’s second-largest mobile market. Market overview India’s smartphone shipments grew 2% year-on-year, reaching 60 million units in 1H25. Premium devices above ₹50,000 drove value growth, while mid-range phones […]
President Donald Trump said Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made progress on a deal to transfer most of TikTok’s US assets to American investors, potentially ending years of uncertainty over the app’s future. The talks Trump posted on Truth Social that the call covered trade, fentanyl, the war in Ukraine, and […]
GITEX Global 2025 took place from October 13 to 17, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), delivering one of the most transformative editions in its 45-year history. The event focused on the real-world evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), alongside major developments in quantum computing, biotech, cybersecurity, and large-scale data infrastructure. Event
Nvidia announced Thursday it will take a $5 billion stake in Intel, marking a major show of support for the struggling US chipmaker. The move comes just weeks after the White House orchestrated a landmark deal for the federal government to acquire a significant stake in Intel, underscoring Washington’s push to secure domestic semiconductor production. […]

















