Stories tagged “Innovation.”
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President Donald Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting with crypto leaders next week, alongside a number of crypto CEOs involved in a new Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory committee.
Major ice cream companies are leveraging innovation, including AI, to combat rising costs and intense competition, with a focus on energy efficiency and novel product development.
Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis with a university town as a core engine. University leaders are calling for clarity on development parameters, timeline, and financing model to realise this ambition.
OpenAI is losing its second executive this week. Chief revenue officer Denise Dresser announced she is leaving OpenAI. Two days ago, Brad Lightcap also said he’d be leaving.
75% of developers I surveyed prefer Claude Code - here's why they choose it over Codex
A survey of 138 developers found that 75% prefer Claude Code over Codex, citing its ability to handle large codebases, plan and reason through changes, and produce better raw code quality.
Sarah Buchner, a former carpenter, founded Trunk Tools, an AI startup for the construction industry. She grew up in a low-income household in Austria and worked in construction for over a decade before building a health and safety app and pursuing a Ph.D. in data science.
Airbus Engineer Returns to Senegal to Develop Electric Pirogues
Raymond Sarr, an ex-Airbus engineer, returned to Senegal to found Jokosun Energies, a company converting traditional pirogue engines to electric systems. This initiative aims to provide silent, economical, and environmentally friendly alternatives for fishermen in regions…
Singer Jasmine Sokko descended from a cube hung from the stadium's ceiling to dance in the air above a sea of lights during the National Day Parade at the National Stadium on Aug 9.
Teradata remains a buy, supported by a strong balance sheet, low valuation, robust margins, and ongoing product innovation in AI and cloud. TDC's Q2 2026 results were tepid, with low single-digit ARR growth and public cloud ARR reaching 45% of total ARR, but guidance for …
Leaders of BlackRock, ResMed and Thales received the Public Service Star for their significant contributions to Singapore’s business and innovation sectors.
IonQ (IONQ) is a quantum computing company that could be a big winner beyond the AI chip boom. As classical chips become more expensive to improve, hardware developers, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity providers are racing to control the next layer of enterprise computing.
Airbnb earns $707 million in second quarter, a 27% increase
Airbnb has reported a net profit of $816 million for the second quarter, a 27.1% increase from the same period last year. However, this figure is distorted by a one-time benefit of $77 million due to a tax regulation affecting previous years' profits. The company's operat…
Hwatsing Technology, a leading Chinese chip equipment maker, has announced a breakthrough in wafer polishing metrology for six-inch wafers, a critical step in semiconductor manufacturing.
The future of AI, particularly agentic AI, hinges on robust governance, trust, and compliance as much as technological innovation, according to discussions at WAIC 2026.
A Bengaluru startup, Aule Space, is developing a technology to extend the life of ageing satellites by sending a smaller 'jetpack' spacecraft that docks with an existing satellite and assumes responsibility for station-keeping using its own propulsion system.
Shandong Province commended 299 tech projects (personnel) at the 2025 provincial science and technology awards. The awarded projects showcased innovative outcome conversion modes, with 184 items of collaborative research and development, accounting for 79.3% of the total …
Viture has released the Viture Pro 2, its lightest and most comfortable smartglasses yet, starting at $299. The glasses weigh 63 grams and feature upgraded temple padding, a wider range of nosepad adjustments, and an included lens shade as standard.
Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (INVZ) reported record quarterly revenue of $18.1 million, driven by a surge in NRE recognitions and initial entries into the defense market. The company launched Perciz, a dedicated brand for defense and homeland security, securing a $3.5 millio…
The US Federal Communications Commission has imposed restrictions on advanced robot devices and power inverters, citing national security concerns. In response, China's Ministry of Commerce and other relevant departments have announced countermeasures. The US government's…
Eight Australian startups have earned their spot on the Startup Battlefield stage at Stripe Tour Sydney on August 19. They represent the future of Australian tech, from enterprise tech to health and wellness tech to entertainment and media.
Hunan province has processed over 6,000 patent fast pre-examination applications, leading to 4,674 national patent authorizations for innovative technologies, particularly in key industries.
A Japanese firm, Trusco Nakayama, has sold human-sized refrigerators called the Do Hiemon Box to help outdoor workers and venues battle extreme summer heatwaves. The booths keep the temperature at 15 degrees and blow jets of 5-degree air to provide quick relief from heat …
TechCrunch is offering an extra $100 off founder, investor, or attendee passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, which will run from October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is in talks for a fundraising round that would value the company at north of $20 billion. The company's annualized revenue is well above $1 billion, following the launch of its regulated U.S. exchange in May.
A team of four Oxford scholars has created a biological version of the popular AI model DeepSeek, which can understand life sciences. The team, led by CEO and founder Gold Sun, has developed a new model called GeneLLM that can predict the next step in a biological process…
Amazon's market value topped $3 trillion for the first time on Monday, helped by a sharp rally following strong earnings and signs that the AI boom is driving fresh demand for its cloud-computing services.
The Singapore government is exploring more rental housing options, including co-living and long-stay serviced apartments, to meet the demand from young Singaporeans for flexible accommodation.
English philosopher John Locke's quote highlights humanity's tendency to reject new ideas simply because they challenge established norms, a phenomenon still relevant in today's rapidly changing world.
Yofuku no Aoyama has released air-conditioned dress shirts with built-in fans to help working professionals stay cool in the sweltering heat. The shirts are priced at 17,490 yen and are available for purchase at Yofuku no Aoyama stores and online.
The Workers’ Party will table a motion in Parliament on Aug 4 to set out its vision for Singapore’s economy and respond to the Government’s economic plans. The motion will cover themes including innovation, the cost of doing business, jobs and helping Singapore’s business…