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Huawei launches laptops using home-grown Harmony operating system

BEIJING, China: Huawei has launched its first laptops running on its proprietary HarmonyOS, marking a significant step in its effort to reduce reliance on U.S. technology amid ongoing trade restrictions.

The two new models, the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro, were unveiled this week, both featuring the latest version of HarmonyOS, an operating system the Chinese tech giant began developing in 2015.

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US administration is concerned by deal to put Alibaba's AI on iPhones

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is scrutinizing Apple's plans to partner with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to bring its artificial intelligence technology to iPhones in China, raising concerns about potential national security risks, according to a report by The New York Times.

Officials in the White House and Congress are reportedly concerned that the deal could enhance Alibaba's AI capabiliti

Alphabet's Cloud service soars with Google One growth surge

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Google One, Alphabet's subscription service that offers cloud storage and AI-powered features, has surpassed 150 million users, marking a 50 percent increase since February 2024, the company said.

The surge follows the introduction of a US$19.99 per month plan that grants access to AI capabilities unavailable to free users, a move that has driven "mi

Russia to launch nationwide anti-fraud app minister

The new mobile application will reportedly include AI features and allow real-time reporting of suspected scams

Russia will start developing a mobile application with artificial intelligence tools aimed at protecting citizens from cyber fraud, Deputy Digital Minister Aleksandr Shoytov has said.

Speaking at the Positive Hack Days cybersecurity forum in Moscow on Friday, Shoytov stated that w

Trump holds out 25% tariff threat to Apple it it makes iPhones in India

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday again sought to pressurise Apple on its decision to increase production of its iPhone in India.

Trump said that Apple will have to pay a 25 per cent import tariffs if its mobile handsets sold in US are not produced in the boundaries of the country.

In a social media post on his Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote, 'I have long ag

Cyber UN proposal gains momentum at Moscow tech summit

PHDays Fest participants advocate global cybersecurity framework to reduce dependence on Western Big Tech

A proposal to establish a global 'Cyber United Nations' took center stage on Thursday at Positive Hack Days (PHDays Fest) in Moscow, as diplomats and cybersecurity leaders called for a new international framework to promote digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on Western technology giants.

'Cyber UN' proposal gains momentum at Moscow tech summit

PHDays Fest participants advocate global cybersecurity framework to reduce dependence on Western Big Tech

A proposal to establish a global 'Cyber United Nations' took center stage on Thursday at Positive Hack Days (PHDays Fest) in Moscow, as diplomats and cybersecurity leaders called for a new international framework

GUVI and Government of Tamil Nadu Partner to Empower Over 5500 Students Through Statewide Hackathon Under the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 23: GUVI, an IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad-incubated EdTech company, has partnered with the Government of Tamil Nadu to upskill 5,555 students across the state under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme--Tamil Nadu's flagship youth empowerment initiative.

Launched in association with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), the GUVI Hackathon 2025 aimed to bridge the

Agentic AI and robotics can heal Taiwan's labor shortage, says Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): American Technology company, Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang suggested Taiwan to 'expand its opportunity' with agentic artificial intelligence and robotics in order to deal with its problem of labor shortage, Focus Taiwan reported on Friday.Agentic AI refers to AI systems designed to autonomously perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention.Focus Taiwan reports that Jensen Huang,

International cybersecurity festival kicks off in Moscow

Positive Hack Days 2025 will spotlight the expanding role of technology in daily life

The international cybersecurity festival Positive Hack Days (PHDays Fest) opened in Moscow on Thursday, bringing together government officials, tech executives, and cybersecurity professionals for one of Russia's largest events focus

TECHNOVATE-2025, showcasing students' innovations, concludes at Amity

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 22 (ANI): TECHNOVATE-2025, the prestigious Annual Engineering Project & Poster Presentation 'Technovate-2025', organized by Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, on 21st- 22 May 2025, concluded with a Valedictory Session and Award Distribution Ceremony.

Over 350 Projects and Posters were displayed during the two-day

iPhone maker to invest $1.5 billion in India

Foxconn will increase its production of phones in the South Asian nation to mitigate tariff risks

iPhone maker Foxconn will invest $1.5 billion in India in attempt to mitigate tariff risks, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer revealed in a London Stock Exchangefiling.

Foxconn's Singapore subsidiary will make this investment in its Indian subsidiary Yuzhan Technology India, according to t

Abu Dhabi to launch world's first AI cognitive city by 2027

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 21 (ANI): Abu Dhabi is poised to unveil the world's inaugural AI cognitive city, Aion Sentia, in a groundbreaking effort that seeks to transform urban living through cutting-edge artificial intelligence and cognitive technology.

With a target completion date of 2027, this initiative is part of the emirate's plan to weave AI into all sectors, revolutionising how residents experience life, wor

Security teams overwhelmed by tool maintenance, wary of AI amid rising breaches: Splunk report

New Delhi [India] May 21 (ANI): A recent report from Splunk revealed that security teams are overwhelmed by tool maintenance, leaving them little time to focus on actual threats.

The 'State of Security 2025' report highlights the challenges security organisations face in today's complex threat landscape.

The report revealed that 46% of respondents spend more time maintaining security tools than defending ag

G42, WWT launch Forge42 to accelerate AI innovation

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2025 (WAM) -- G42, the Abu Dhabi based global technology group, and WWT (World Wide Technology), a leading US-based systems integrator and technology solutions provider, today announced the launch of Forge42, a world-class artificial intelligence (AI) acceleration company, in a major milestone for local innovation

The new initiative was officially unveiled at "Make it in the Emirates", the UA