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Samsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars
Samsung Wallet users in the US and Canada can now unlock, lock, and start select GM vehicles using digital keys.
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tehrantimes.com
Tehran to host 2nd national ‘youth, innovation, health technology festival’
Tehran is set to host its second national youth, innovation, and health technology festival from October 14-16, focusing on artificial intelligence in the health sector. The event aims to showcase innovative ideas and foster networking among students, innovators, and expe…
kr-asia.com
Mapping Shenzhen’s 50-kilometer hardware belt
Shenzhen has cultivated a unique 50-kilometer hardware belt, concentrating R&D, manufacturing, capital, and talent into an ecosystem that enables rapid product development and intense competition.
bbc.co.uk
They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has launched a new camera-free version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, dubbed 'Ray-Ban Meta Audio', in response to widespread privacy concerns and public backlash against the original camera-enabled models.
National security and the stakes of ‘technology sovereignty’
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National security and the stakes of ‘technology sovereignty’
Japan faces a dilemma in balancing national security with technological innovation, particularly concerning dual-use technologies developed by private entities.
arabnews.com
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture wins 10 Stevie Awards
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture secured 10 Stevie Awards, including two Gold, two Silver, and six Bronze, for its innovative and sustainable projects in the cultural sector. These accolades recognize the ministry's commitment to workplace innovation and operational exc…
straitstimes.com
Singapore medtech start-up Bioactivx launches synthetic skin substitute
Bioactivx, a Singapore medtech start-up, has launched Bioactiv Matrix, a synthetic skin substitute for severe burns and deep abrasion wounds. The product uses no animal materials and requires no special storage, with regulatory approval from the Health Sciences Authority …
engadget.com
Breville Eye Q Toaster review: A toaster with a vision
Breville's Eye Q Toaster is the world's first color-based toaster. It costs $300 for a two-slice model.
techcrunch.com
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it
A growing 'AI graveyard' highlights numerous failures in the artificial intelligence sector, affecting both startups and major tech companies like OpenAI and Apple.
theverge.com
GM updates its trucks’ native software to coexist with CarPlay
GM introduces a new user interface for its trucks that includes picture-in-picture phone projection for CarPlay and Android Auto.
theverge.com
Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 can really go the distance
Volvo’s updated PHEVs have longer electric ranges, making them the longest in the market.
techcrunch.com
Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?
AI founders are increasingly facing a new competitive threat: foundation model companies like OpenAI integrating features that were once core to their startups, reshaping product strategy and fundraising.
chinanews.com.cn
Focusing on "Data + AI," 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum Releases "Shanghai Declaration"
The 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum unveiled the "Shanghai Declaration," advocating for open sharing of scientific data in the AI era and calling for a global, collaborative data governance ecosystem. It outlines eight action directions to integrate data elements into scien…
scmp.com
‘Key pillar’: the 5-year powerhouse plan for China’s car industry
China has unveiled its 15th five-year plan to become a global automotive powerhouse by 2030, focusing on intelligent connected new-energy vehicles, boosting domestic sales, and fostering innovation.
technologyreview.com
Meet the under-35s shaping the future of biotech
MIT Technology Review highlights nine young innovators under 35 who are transforming biotechnology, with five featured for their groundbreaking work in areas like maternal health, brain interfaces, gene therapy, age reversal, and AI-designed viruses.
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How To Measure An Innovation Economy: South Korea
Mind the Bridge presents the latest application of their methodology to measure South Korea's innovation ecosystem, focusing on scaleups and innovative SMEs.
theverge.com
Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
Volvo XC40 PHEV is returning with updated styling, a new interior, and safety upgrades.
startuppakistan.com.pk
Louis Vuitton Unveils $199,000 (Over Rs. 5.5 Crore) Watch with 12 Spinning Cubes
Louis Vuitton has added a new watch to its Tambour Spin Time collection, priced at $199,000 or Rs. 5.5 crore.
chinanews.com.cn
2026 CIFTIS: A World Symphony of Sharing and Joint Promotion
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is set to open in Beijing, showcasing China's commitment to high-level opening up and global service trade cooperation. Featuring 90 participating countries, over 1800 enterprises, and new initiatives, CIFTI…
kr-asia.com
Huawei Mate XT 2 debuts Kirin 9050 Pro built on Tau scaling technology
Huawei has launched the Mate XT 2, a trifold smartphone featuring the new Kirin 9050 Pro processor, which utilizes the innovative Tau scaling law and LogicFolding architecture to enhance performance and energy efficiency.
technologyreview.com
The Download: our 35 Innovators Under 35 this year
MIT Technology Review unveils its 2026 '35 Innovators Under 35' list, recognizing global talent in biotechnology, AI, computing, robotics, and climate and energy. The edition also features key tech news, including AI funding, chip developments, and energy consumption conc…
chinanews.com.cn
2026 CIFTIS Xiong'an Digital Trade Innovation Development Conference: Promoting Innovative Achievements to the International Market
Xiong'an New Area announced the 2026 CIFTIS Xiong'an Digital Trade Innovation Development Conference, a key forum aiming to globalize digital innovation from the region.
livemint.com
India’s hydrogen train may soon race at 110 kmph; Railways explores new routes
Indian Railways aims to operate the country's first hydrogen-powered train at up to 110 kmph, with trials at 120 kmph completed. The technology involves no combustion, smoke or carbon emissions.
scmp.com
Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse
China's population decline, while widely seen as a curse, may paradoxically become a blessing by spurring innovation and productivity, a view supported by some economists, including Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu.
kr-asia.com
BYD to Develop Electric Mini Car for International Markets Using Japan-Specific Technology
BYD to use Japan-specific electric vehicle technology for a new mini car in international markets, including Europe.
technode.com
Audi opens Shanghai innovation center to develop four AUDI-brand models
Audi China has partnered with SAIC Group to establish an innovation technology center in Shanghai, focusing on developing four new AUDI-brand electric vehicle models for the Chinese market.
Senegal: A Start-up Makes Artificial Intelligence Accessible to Wolof and Pulaar Speakers
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Senegal: A Start-up Makes Artificial Intelligence Accessible to Wolof and Pulaar Speakers
Senegalese entrepreneurs Alioune Badara Mbengue and Pape Gorgui Ndoye have developed Awa, a conversational AI that understands and responds in Wolof and Pulaar, aiming to bridge the language gap in AI accessibility for local African languages.
straitstimes.com
How Singapore turns billion-dollar science research into real-world success
Singapore's RIE roadmap has driven innovation in marine manufacturing, with Mencast Marine adopting AI and 3D printing. Horizon Quantum developed tools for quantum computing and launched Singapore's first commercial quantum computer.
techcrunch.com
Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
Liux’s Big microcar aims to compete in the European market with sustainability at its core. The startup is building a small electric car that is easy to maintain and made from recyclable materials.
scmp.com
Not a token effort: beer meets artificial intelligence at bar in China’s capital
A bar in Beijing's Zhongguancun tech hub, named AGI Bar, offers customers free access to AI models and tokens with any drink purchase, aiming to attract tech-savvy patrons.