After three years of breakneck growth and soaring valuations, the AI industry enters 2026 with some of the euphoria giving way to tough questions.
Von der Leyen warns against ‘carving up of sovereign European nation’ amid crunch Ukraine talks
European Commission president says ‘if today we legitimise the undermining of borders, we open the doors for more wars tomorrow’Europe live – latest updatesThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has warned against “the unilateral carv…
Departing Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘the canary in the coal mine’ for Republicans, says former House speaker – US politics live
Kevin McCarthy says exit of the Trump loyalist turned critic is a sign of broader trouble for RepublicansTrump’s first social media missive of the day has just gone out – and he’s blasting the New York Times for their lead story on his age-related stru…
Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank
Israeli military and security service say ‘broad counter-terrorism operation’ in Tubas to continue for several daysIsraeli armoured vehicles and hundreds of soldiers have conducted raids in the Palestinian town of Tubas near Nablus in the biggest such …
Fire Engulfs High-Rise Buildings in Hong Kong
At least four people died after a blaze tore through high-rise apartment towers in Hong Kong on Wednesday, a government spokeswoman said.
In recent months, DDR4 and DDR5 RAM and SSD prices surged dramatically due to an ongoing AI chip shortage and panic buying; some RAM kits now cost 3x as much (Andrew Cunningham/Ars Technica)
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In recent months, DDR4 and DDR5 RAM and SSD prices surged dramatically due to an ongoing AI chip shortage and panic buying; some RAM kits now cost 3x as much — Some RAM kits are over three times as …
How China Gained A Near Monopoly Of Rare Earths Mining Against US
China’s stranglehold on the rare earths industry — from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation — is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.
Israel lays siege to occupied West Bank’s Tubas, displaces tens of families
Governor says new assault aims to impose ‘new realities’ as Israel shuts parts of Tubas from rest of occupied West Bank.
Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking first in the Middle East
Uber and WeRide have launched the Middle East’s first fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, initially operating on Yas Island. Passengers can book rides via UberX, Uber Comfort, or the new “Autonomous” category. The Level 4 autonomous vehicle…
Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool FC parade
Paul Doyle, who drove into a crowd of celebrating football fans in May, changes plea unexpectedlyA former Royal Marine has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial to injuring 29 people, including two babies, by ploughing his car through the crowd …