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Elon Musk's X Sues Advertisers over Alleged 'Massive Advertiser Boycott' after Twitter Takeover

Elon Musk's social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser boycott” deprived the company of billions of dollars…

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Technology A sign is pictured at the Amazon Fulfilment Center in Peterborough, eastern England, Nov. 27, 2019. (AFP)

Amazon India Head Manish Tiwary to Leave Company

Amazon India country head Manish Tiwary will step down in October after an eight-year stint with the e-commerce giant, the company said on Tuesday. Tiwary…

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Technology A close-up shows the Google logo on a smartphone in Berlin, Germany, 07 July 2020 (reissued 05 August 2024). (EPA)

Google Has an Illegal Monopoly on Search, US Judge Finds

A US judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search…

Technology The OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. (Reuters)

OpenAI Co-founder John Schulman Leaves ChatGPT Maker for Rival Anthropic

John Schulman, one of the co-founders of artificial intelligence company OpenAI, has left the ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic, he said in a post on social…

Technology The Long March-2F Y13 rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-13 spacecraft and three astronauts in China's second crewed mission to build its own space station, launches at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China October 16, 2021. (Reuters)

China Launches First Satellites of Constellation to Rival Starlink 

A Chinese state-owned enterprise on Monday launched the first batch of satellites for a mega-constellation designed to rival US company Space X's Starlink's…

Technology A woman holds a phone showing the Instagram logo, in Istanbul, Türkiye, 03 August 2024. (EPA)

As Instagram Remains Blocked in Türkiye, Erdogan Accuses Social Media Companies of ‘Digital Fascism’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused social media platforms of “digital fascism” on Monday for allegedly censoring photographs of Palestinian …

Technology A customer browses the gaming section of Nintendo products in a shop in Tokyo, Japan, May 6, 2021. (AFP)

Nintendo Switch Sales Halve and Profit Tumbles as Successor Device Awaited

Japan's Nintendo said sales of its aging Switch console almost halved in the April-June first quarter and profit slumped, falling far short of estimates. The…

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Technology Image sharing company Pinterest Inc beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue. (AFP)

Pinterest Plunges as Gloomy Forecast Dampens Revenue Rebound Hopes

Pinterest shares tumbled more than 12% premarket on Wednesday after a muted third-quarter outlook dashed Wall Street's expectations for a stabilization in its…

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Technology Bot-like accounts remain entrenched on X, previously known as Twitter, researchers say. JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Bot-Like Accounts on X Fuel US Political Conspiracies, Watchdog Says

Bot-like accounts on social media platform X that spread misinformation and hate ahead of Britain's election are now amplifying conspiracy theories around US…

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Technology A Samsung Group flag, right, and South Korean national flag flutter at the company's office in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (AP)

Samsung Posts a 15-Fold Increase in Operating Profits in Last Quarter 

Samsung Electronics Co. reported a 15-fold increase in operating profit for the second quarter this year, largely thanks to a strong demand for memory chips…

Technology Michael Putz, co-founder and CEO of the global Austrian company Blackshark. (Photo by: Yazid Al-Samrani)

Austria’s Blackshark to Draw Dynamic Map of Saudi Arabia’s Space Industry

Co-founder and CEO of the international Austrian company Blackshark Michael Putz said the company has contributed to maximizing the space industry and…

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Technology The Saudi-Korean Business Forum is organized by the National Competitiveness Center, the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (SPA)

SDAIA Showcases Efforts in Utilizing AI to Support Entrepreneurs at Saudi-Korean Business Forum

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) participated in a working session centered around innovation and technology during the Saudi-Korean Business Forum in…

Technology FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics center in Boves, France, May 13, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo

Amazon Responsible for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-party Sellers on Platform

Amazon.com is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold by third-party sellers on its platform and bears legal responsibility for their…

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Technology Letters spell the word "Alphabet" as they are seen on a computer screen with a Google search page in this photo illustration taken in Paris, France, August 11, 2015. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo

Google Parent's Partnership with AI Startup Anthropic under UK Investigation

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Google-parent Alphabet's partnership with AI startup Anthropic and its impact on competition, the regulator…

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Technology The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP)

Meta to Let Users to Create Custom AI Characters 

Meta Platforms on Monday said it will roll out a new tool called AI Studio that will allow users to create, share and design personalized AI chatbots. The AI…

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Riyadh Municipality Integrates Robots, Smart Technologies into Stormwater Drainage Network Maintenance

The Riyadh Municipality has announced the introduction of specialized robots and smart technologies into its regular operations for inspecting stormwater…

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Technology The projects aim to increase the capacity and operational efficiency of data centers. (SPA)

SDAIA President Launches High-Capacity Technical Projects and Data Centers

Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi launched on Saturday several technical infrastructure expansion projects and data centers…

Technology This photograph taken in Mulhouse, eastern France on October 19, 2023, shows the logo of the social media video sharing app TikTok reflected in mirrors. (AFP)

US Defends Law Forcing Sale of TikTok App

The Justice Department late Friday filed its response to TikTok's civil suit aimed at derailing a law that would force the app to be sold or face a US ban. …

Technology SDAIA, KAUST Launch MiniGPT-Med Model to Help Doctors Diagnose Medical Radiology through AI

SDAIA, KAUST Launch MiniGPT-Med Model to Help Doctors Diagnose Medical Radiology through AI

The Center of Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and King Abdullah…

Technology A general view of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower a day before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Paris, France June 25, 2024. (Reuters)

Paris Olympics Expected to Face 4 Billion Cyber Incidents

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, cybersecurity officials are bracing for over 4 billion cyber incidents. They are setting up a new centralized…

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Technology OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. (Reuters)

OpenAI Enters Google-Dominated Search Market with SearchGPT 

OpenAI is venturing into a territory long dominated by Google with the selective launch of SearchGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered search engine with…

Technology A man who allegedly carried out cybercrimes for a North Korean military intelligence agency has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack hospitals and health care providers in several US states. - The AP

North Korean Charged in Cyberattacks on US Hospitals, NASA and Military Bases

A North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American health care providers, NASA, US military bases and…

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Technology Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, listens to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he addresses a joint meeting of Congress, at the US Capitol in Washington, US, July 24, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Netanyahu, Musk Hold Talks after Congressional Address

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Washington on Wednesday after his address to the US Congress. …

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Technology Air France planes are parked on the tarmac at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, in Roissy, near Paris, Saturday, April 7, 2018. Some 30 percent of Air France flights were cancelled Saturday as strikes over pay rises appear to be intensifying. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Global Tech Outage to Cost Air France KLM Close to $11 mln

Air France KLM faces a hit of about 10 million euros ($10.85 million) from last week's global technology outage, finance chief Steven Zaat said on Thursday. …

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