Tech & Science

When Simon Harris became Ireland’s prime minister-in-waiting in March, he turned to a favoured platform to express himself: TikTok. In a video with ‘THANK YOU’ written in yellow lettering, ...

A total solar eclipse will have millions of people across a heavily populated swath of North America gazing toward the heavens on Monday as the moon completely blocks the sun ...

Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier. By Gareth Willmer In the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, a construction project ...

New materials and designs can make a leading source of renewable energy both greener and cheaper. By Tom Cassauwers At first glance, the wind-turbine tower that rises from the green ...

Personal computing and console gaming revenue growth is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels through 2026 as gamers record fewer hours of playtime, according to research firm Newzoo. The market is ...

Amazon Web Service (AWS) (AMZN.O) has expanded its free credits program for startups to cover the costs of using major AI models, the company told Reuters in an interview, ...

The United States and Britain this week announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and ...

The government’s goal is to create a “fully digitised state”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Saturday. Speaking at a business conference, he said a fully digitised state would “...

Intel (INTC.O) shares fell 5 per cent on Wednesday, as ballooning losses at its contract chip-making business signaled the company could take years to catch up with the profitability of ...

Google agreed to destroy billions of data records to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately. Terms of the ...

European Union countries’ budget cuts have eaten into layers of government that need now to be reinforced given their vital role in the transition to a more green and digital ...

Britain’s government has been urged to provide more support for the software industry with measures including tax incentives and talent visas. More than 120 industry leaders have called for government ...

HSBC has said that it is setting up a $1 billion growth fund called ASEAN Growth Fund that provides lending to companies that are scaling up via digital platforms across Southeast ...

Nvidia earned its $2.2 trillion market cap by producing artificial-intelligence chips that have become the lifeblood powering the new era of generative AI developers from startups to Microsoft (MSFT.O), OpenAI ...

The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) and the Famagusta Chamber of Commerce (Evea) jointly organised a lecture on artificial intelligence (AI). According to a statement about the event, which took ...

Two brothers have promoted inclusivity by developing an app for the hard of hearing By Souzana Psara In Cyprus, a groundbreaking movement is taking shape, led by brothers George Geratziotis ...

Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound 3 per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets and the integration of generative AI attracts buyers to ...

South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next five years, its holding company LG Corp (003550.KS) said on Wednesday. LG Group aims ...

Meta’s (META.O) oversight board this week called on the company to end its blanket ban on a common usage of the Arabic word “shaheed,” or “martyr” in English, ...

The United States will partner with Mexico to explore semiconductor supply chain opportunities, the State Department said on Thursday, as the Biden administration pushes to reduce reliance on China and ...

With the race to build a new generation of computers heating up, European companies are eyeing the game-changing opportunities. By Tom Cassauwers At some point in the future, the medicines ...

Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements. By Jessica Berthereau In France’s southwestern Gironde department, where half ...

Cellulose fibres are emerging as a sustainable option for wrapping everything from foods to electronics. By Helen Massy-Beresford Attention supermarket shoppers in Belgium, France and Luxembourg: a test to cut ...

Intel (INTC.O) is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four US states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans – and it hopes to ...