Technology

EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU antitrust regulators will examine whether Apple's Apple Ads and Apple Maps should be subject to the onerous requirements of the bloc's digital rules after both services hit key criteria, with the U.S. tech giant saying they should be exempted.

Drones

New tech could help COP30's Amazon rainforest protection goals

In Amazon, tech is being deployed to protect nature. One project uses drones, AI to restore degraded forests.

Mobile apps

MyDigital ID required as sign-in method for MyJPJ app users aged 18+ from Feb 1, 2026

The department is urging all MyJPJ app users to register for MyDigital ID ahead of its enforcement as the sole sign-in method next year.

AI

Sorry Mom. The shopping bots suggested a bathrobe for Christmas

New artificial intelligence shopping tools are sprouting right and left just in time for the holidays, when US consumers are expected to spend a record US$253bil (RM1.04 trillion) online.

Technology

Banks in talks to lend $38 billion to fund sites for OpenAI, FT reports

(Reuters) -A group of banks is in talks to lend another $38 billion for Oracle and data centre builder Vantage to fund further sites for OpenAI, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. 

AI

Hong Kong’s HKChat raises AI expectations as 90,000 users join app in debut week

HKChat tops free app ranking on Apple's Hong Kong App Store on Sunday.

Robotics

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

Large-scale real-life use cases remain elusive, but ambitious trials have grabbed headlines.

AI

What is agentic AI, and would you trust it to book a flight?

Companies are racing to develop artificial intelligence tools that can make reservations for flights, hotels and more on your behalf. Here's what to know.

Wearables

Alibaba releases Quark smart glasses with its Qwen AI built in

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd began sales of its first smart glasses powered by its Qwen AI models, marking a rare foray into consumer hardware.

Technology

EU agrees on new rules for online fraud protection

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new rules to force banks and other payment service providers to better protect their customers against online fraud, hidden fees and data leaks, the Parliament said on Thursday.

Technology

French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft

PARIS (Reuters) -French antitrust watchdog on Thursday dismissed a complaint filed against Microsoft by local search engine Qwant which accused the U.S. company of abusing its dominant position.

Cybersecurity

Beer giant Asahi not engaging with hackers after cyberattack

Japanese beer giant Asahi said on Nov 27 it had not received any specific demand from the hackers behind a "sophisticated and cunning" cyberattack that may have leaked the data of around two million people.

Technology

High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley

In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy.

AI

AI can do more of your shopping this holiday season

New tools and features from retailers and tech companies use artificial intelligence to help people find gifts and make decisions about their shopping lists.

AI

AI slop recipes are taking over the Internet - and Thanksgiving dinner

Eb Gargano has been writing recipes online long enough to anticipate the seasonal rhythms of her web traffic.

AI

US, Chinese firms add AI shopping bells and whistles to dominate all-in-one apps

OpenAI's new 'shopping research' tool resembles popular AI shopping services on Chinese e-commerce platforms like Tmall and Taobao.

Internet

Sites allowing AI-generated child abuse images taken offline in Australia

Australia has been at the forefront of global efforts to curb Internet harm, especially that targeted at children.

Cybersecurity

FBI warns of rapidly growing scam targeting everyday accounts

The goal of these criminals is to gain full access to a person's online account and drain funds before the activity is detected, according to investigators.

Technology

Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack

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Technology

Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, has gone on the defensive against skeptics of its $4.5 trillion valuation, down from a historic $5 trillion, by waging an information campaign on Wall Street and social media.