Operating systems

A Google PC running Android could be in the works

A new rumor points to the release of a high-end laptop running Google's Android operating system, coming in 2025. This could mean that the firm may one day offer smartphones, tablets and PCs all running the same operating system, making life easier for users.

Technology

Factbox-US prosecutors demand Google divest Chrome to end search monopoly

(Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday argued to a judge that Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data, and search results with rivals, and take a range of other measures to end its monopoly on online search.

Technology

South Korea's AI chip investor announces plan for share buybacks

SEOUL (Reuters) - SK Square, the holding company of SK Hynix, a maker of artificial intelligence chips, on Thursday announced a plan to buy back shares and nominate an independent director as part of efforts to boost shareholder value.

Social media

Australian eyes US$30mil fine for social media flouting under-16s ban

Australia is among the vanguard of nations trying to clean up social media, and the proposed age limit would be among the world's strictest measures aimed at children.

Internet

US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.

Technology

Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who also owns the X social media platform, said that he and Vivek Ramaswamy, a fellow businessman and Trump loyalist, would work to slash federal regulations and make major administrative changes.

Technology

BOJ's Ueda warns AI could bring new financial stability risks

TOKYO (Reuters) -Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday central banks must be mindful that technological advances, such as in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), could bring new risks to financial stability.

TECH

Unifi Mobile tops 5G speed test in Opensignal report

Opensignal's "Mobile Network Experience Report" ranked Unifi Mobile as having the fastest 5G download speed between August and October, averaging 290.3Mbps.

Operating systems

Developers look ahead to new features coming in Android 16

Google has launched a first test version of Android 16, aimed at developers. It introduces several noteworthy new features, notably in the fields of music and health.

Mobile apps

Public Bank to launch Caller Authentication to combat impersonation scams

The feature is only available to users who have activated PB SecureSign, which allows users to authenticate banking transactions using biometrics like fingerprint and facial recognition, or Pin.

Smartphones

Indonesia to assess US$100mil Apple bid to end iPhone 16 ban

The bans are the latest example of Indonesia playing hardball as new President Prabowo Subianto seeks to pressure international firms to boost local manufacturing, which would be a boon for domestic industries.

Technology

Google must divest Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ says

(Reuters) -Alphabet's Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals and take other measures - including possibly selling Android - to end its monopoly on online search, prosecutors argued to a judge on Wednesday.

Technology

Bitcoin breaks $96,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will unleash a boom era for the asset class.

Technology

Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires

Rotor has built two autonomous Sprayhawks and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year. The company also is developing helicopters that would carry cargo in disaster zones and to offshore oil rigs. The helicopter could also be used to fight wildfires.

Technology

Want to be chief of staff at India's Zomato? CEO says forget salary, pay $23,700 fee

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The CEO of Indian food delivery giant Zomato has stoked a public debate by advertising a chief of staff job with an unusual twist: there will be no salary initially and the position instead comes with a 2 million rupee ($23,700) "fee".

Technology

Exclusive-Kioxia market value set at $5 billion, Japan chipmaker to receive listing approval, sources say

TOKYO (Reuters) - Bain-backed Kioxia will have a market value of about 750 billion yen ($4.84 billion) based on the indicative price for its initial public offering, with the chipmaker to receive listing approval from the Tokyo bourse on Friday, two sources said.

Technology

Nvidia's supply snags hurting deliveries but mask booming demand

SAN FRANCISCO/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Nvidia's revenue forecast on Wednesday disappointed Wall Street, raising questions over whether the artificial intelligence boom is waning. But the answer, according to Nvidia executives, analysts and investors, is a resounding no.

Internet

Australia won't force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

Australia's communications minister said Wednesday the government won't force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms.

AI

AI urine analysis predicts infection in lung disease patients

The research involved patients carrying out a simple daily dipstick test on their urine – similar to a lateral flow test – and sharing the results with experts using their mobile phone.

Technology

Palo Alto tops revenue and profit estimates on steady cybersecurity demand

(Reuters) - Palo Alto Networks beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday, owing to healthy spending for its cybersecurity services amid a rise in digital threats.