Technology

Apple event expected to feature a slimmer iPhone as pricing, AI questions linger

CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil a new lineup of iPhones, including a thinner "Air" model that could be a precursor to a folding phone next year.

Technology

ASML becomes biggest Mistral investor in boost to Europe's AI ambitions

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch chip equipment maker ASML has invested 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to become the biggest investor in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI in a significant boost to Europe's AI ambitions.

Technology

Exclusive-Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange Gemini taps Nasdaq as strategic investor, sources say

(Reuters) -Gemini Space Station, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has secured Nasdaq as a strategic investor as it moves forward with plans for a New York listing this week, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Video games

It's-a hit: the 'Super Mario' phenomenon in numbers

Nintendo's chirpy Italian mascot Mario has run and jumped his way to four decades of global stardom, broadening the appeal of the video game industry as one of its most beloved characters.

Technology

South Korean fintech Toss plans global push starting in Australia, aims to issue won stablecoin

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch its "all-in-one" finance app in Australia this year and expand to other markets, and aims to issue a won-based stablecoin once regulations allow, said founder and CEO Lee Seung-gun.

Technology

Try not to touch your phone while cooking as you can spread bacteria

Leaving a cooking video running next to the stove or constantly checking the next step in a recipe may seem perfectly natural. How else can you cook?

Smartphones

AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take centre stage.

Internet

Google to obey South Korean order to blur satellite images on maps

Google said on Sept 9 that it would comply with the South Korean government's demand to blur sensitive satellite images on its mapping services, paving the way for the US tech giant to compete better with local navigation platforms.

Technology

EcoDataCenter secures 600 million euros to expand AI data centres

(Reuters) -Swedish digital infrastructure provider EcoDataCenter has secured 600 million euros ($703.5 million) in debt financing from Deutsche Bank to expand its AI data centres, it said on Tuesday, as demand for high-performance computing surges amid the AI boom.

Internet

Nepal Internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom

Nepal's crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people, is part of a yearslong decline of Internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech.

Mobile apps

Whistleblower sues Meta over claims of WhatsApp security flaws

In a lawsuit filed Monday, the former head of security for the messaging app accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk. Meta pushed back on his claim.

Video games

A Japanese horror franchise is finally moving to Japan

Silent Hill, which has been set in New England for more than two decades, is leaning into the J-horror that produced classic movies like "Onibaba" and "Ringu".

Social media

Nepal scraps social-media ban as deadly clashes kill 19 people

Nepal's government scrapped a days-old prohibition on social-media after the ban sparked deadly clashes between police and protesters that local media reported left 19 people dead and 347 injured.

AI

AI chatbots are ‘clear danger’ to kids, Australian watchdog says

Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots that encourage suicide or hold sexually explicit conversations pose a "clear and present danger" to children, Australia's online safety regulator said, as it rolled out new rules governing the services.

Technology

US agency launches process to bar Chinese labs deemed security risks from testing US electronics

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it has begun proceedings to withdraw recognition from seven test labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government, citing U.S. national security concerns.

Technology

Discord operational after major outage in US

(Reuters) - Social platform Discord said its service has been restored for after a major outage in the U.S. earlier on Monday.

Technology

Nebius signs $17.4 billion AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft, shares jump

(Reuters) - Nebius Group said on Monday it will provide Microsoft with GPU infrastructure capacity, in a deal worth $17.4 billion, over a five-year term, sending its shares soaring over 47% after the bell.

Technology

Dell finance chief Yvonne McGill to resign

(Reuters) - Dell Technologies said on Monday its Chief Financial Officer Yvonne McGill would resign effective September 9.

Technology

Intel announces key executive shake-up, says products chief Holthaus will exit

(Reuters) - Intel announced a series of top executive changes on Monday, including the departure of products chief Michelle Johnston Holthaus, at a time when CEO Lip-Bu Tan intensifies efforts to turn around the struggling U.S. chipmaker.

Technology

Google Meet down for over 15,000 users, Downdetector shows

(Reuters) -Alphabet's Google Meet was down for thousands of users in the U.S. on Monday, according to tracking website Downdetector.com.