Mira Murati’s AI startup Thinking Machines has unveiled its first general-purpose artificial intelligence model, marking a significant attempt by a Western company to narrow China’s growing lead in the open-weight AI ecosystem. The release comes at a time when Chinese laboratories have emerged as the dominant force in open-source AI, while several leading U.S. developers […] The post Startup Thinking Machines Launches Inkling To Challenge China’s Dominance In Open-Weight AI Models appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s planned export restrictions on rare earth minerals could jeopardize as much as $6.5 trillion worth of industrial production outside the country, marking one of the biggest supply chain risks facing the global economy as geopolitical competition increasingly extends into critical minerals, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest Global Critical Minerals […] The post China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Put $6.5tn in Global Manufacturing at Risk, IEA Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is accelerating its expansion into Japan’s industrial technology sector through new partnerships with some of the country’s biggest robotics manufacturers, as Chief Executive Jensen Huang broadens the company’s strategy beyond AI chips and cloud computing into what he describes as the next major growth frontier: physical AI. Speaking at a media event in Tokyo […] The post Nvidia Partners With Japanese Robotics Firms On Physical AI Development As Huang Broadens Company’s Future Beyond Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to use China’s flagship artificial intelligence conference this week to unveil a broader vision for global AI governance while showcasing the country’s rapid progress toward technological self-sufficiency, highlighting Beijing’s ambition to challenge U.S. leadership in both AI technology and the rules that govern it. Xi’s appearance at the World […] The post Xi to Unveil China’s Global AI Vision as Huawei Debuts Nvidia Alternative at Shanghai Summit appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is reportedly developing its first dedicated consumer hardware product, a screen-free artificial intelligence companion designed for the home that could mark the company’s biggest step yet beyond software and put it in position to compete in the emerging market for AI-native consumer devices. According to a Bloomberg report, the device is being developed as […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Developing AI Home Companion Device As a Mobile Smart Speaker appeared first on Tekedia.

DBS Group has set an ambitious target to grow assets under management (AUM) in its wealth business to more than S$1 trillion (US$774 billion) by 2030, betting that Asia’s expanding affluent population and accelerating cross-border wealth flows will continue to position Singapore as one of the world’s premier private banking hubs. The target represents a […] The post DBS Targets S$1tn Wealth Business by 2030 as Asian Capital Flows Drive Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The first half of 2026 has highlighted a troubling reality for the digital asset industry: innovation in blockchain technology continues to accelerate, but so do the threats targeting users, protocols, and infrastructure. According to new data from blockchain security firm Blockaid, the industry recorded 212 security incidents during the first six months of the year […] The post Crypto Cybercrime Hits New Peak as On-Chain Attacks Accelerate appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s rapid shift toward electric taxis and ride-hailing vehicles is emerging as an unexpected economic buffer against global oil market disruptions, helping the world’s largest crude importer reduce its exposure to volatile energy prices even as conflict in the Middle East rattles global markets. The shift has become visible since the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran […] The post China’s Electric Taxi Boom Softens Oil Shock as EV Shift Cools Fuel Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s campaign to revive domestic consumption through easier access to credit is running into a growing financial strain among households, with consumer loan defaults reaching record levels as weaker incomes, a prolonged property downturn and a fragile labor market leave millions struggling to repay debt. Reuters reports that the trend is exposing a key contradiction […] The post China’s Push For Consumer Spending Collides With Rising Household Debt As Loan Defaults Hit Record Levels appeared first on Tekedia.

Most conversations about digital entertainment platforms focus on the consumer-facing product. The interface, the catalog, the promotional offer. What gets less attention is the business infrastructure sitting behind that product, the systems that let a single platform serve thousands of independent operators simultaneously, each running their own agent networks, credit distribution, and player relationships. That […] The post Vegas-X Sweepstakes Software Provider: An Operator’s Guide appeared first on Tekedia.

Project-based learning (PBL) prepares students for the future by developing essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, skills that are vital for success in today’s world. It also fosters personal connections, emotions, and interests, helping students understand the relevance of their learning and empowering them to make an impact. The right […] The post The Best Project-Based Learning Tools for Teachers appeared first on Tekedia.

As Osun State gradually moves towards the 2026 governorship election, political campaigns are becoming increasingly visible, not only on the streets but also across social media. One of the most common ways political parties seek to demonstrate their strength is by sharing photographs of campaign rallies. Within minutes of a rally ending, competing political camps […] The post What Political Rally Photos Really Tell Us About the 2026 Osun Governorship Election appeared first on Tekedia.

Key points Main story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Business Rules as part of efforts to strengthen competition and improve access to telecommunications services across Nigeria. The review was announced on Thursday during a one-day MVNO Business Rule Stakeholders Forum organised by the commission […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has argued that artificial intelligence destroying more jobs than it creates should not be viewed as a crisis, but as a sign of economic progress. Far from fearing mass job losses, Schiff views them as a natural and positive outcome of genuine economic progress. In a post on X, […] The post Peter Schiff: Why AI Destroying More Jobs Than It Creates Is Actually Good News appeared first on Tekedia.

New York is poised to become the first U.S. state to enact a statewide moratorium on the construction of new artificial intelligence data centers, a move that reflects growing concerns about energy consumption, environmental sustainability, and the broader societal costs of the AI boom. As artificial intelligence technologies continue to expand at an unprecedented pace, […] The post New York’s Moratorium Could Redefine the Future of AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Businesses across the United States are intensifying their lobbying efforts against a Senate proposal that would place new restrictions on corporate stock buybacks and dividend payments. The proposal, which is being debated as part of broader economic and tax reforms, has sparked concerns among major corporations, industry groups, and investors who argue that limiting these […] The post Corporate Leaders Push Back Against Proposed Dividend Restrictions appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s industrial sector is facing one of its most difficult periods in decades, with the country losing approximately 177,000 industrial jobs in 2025 as economic weakness, high energy costs, and global competition continue to reshape Europe’s largest economy. The employment decline highlights the deep structural challenges confronting German manufacturing, long regarded as the backbone of […] The post The Future of German Manufacturing After 177,000 Industrial Job Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission has publicly expressed gratitude to engineers in Germany and across Europe for their critical contribution to humanity’s return to deep space exploration. During a visit on Tuesday, the astronauts highlighted the importance of the European-built service module, which successfully powered the Orion spacecraft during its journey around the […] The post Artemis II Crew Praises European Contribution to Lunar Exploration appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is once again facing a period of deep pessimism, with investor sentiment falling to its lowest levels in nearly two years. After months of volatile price action, regulatory concerns, macroeconomic pressures, and geopolitical tensions, market participants are showing increasing signs of caution. The decline in sentiment reflects growing fears that the digital […] The post Crypto Sentiment Hits Two-Year Lows as Investors Navigate Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel has begun using ASML’s next-generation High Numerical Aperture (High NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system to manufacture parts of its flagship Panther Lake laptop processors, marking one of the first commercial deployments of the industry’s most advanced chipmaking equipment. The decision, which marks an important milestone in the evolution of semiconductor manufacturing, signals Intel’s […] The post Intel Deploys ASML’s Next-Generation High NA Chipmaking Tool For Panther Lake appeared first on Tekedia.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer says IBM’s disappointing second-quarter preannouncement reflects a broader shift underway in enterprise technology spending, noting that the company is increasingly finding itself on the wrong side of the artificial intelligence investment boom. IBM shares plunged about 25% after the company unexpectedly warned that second-quarter revenue, earnings, and software growth would fall short […] The post IBM Stock Not A Buy, Jim Cramer Says After Shocking 25% Stock Plunge appeared first on Tekedia.

IBM has delivered one of the clearest warnings yet that the artificial intelligence investment boom is reshaping corporate technology spending, saying customers are diverting billions of dollars from software projects to secure scarce AI infrastructure. The warning sent its shares tumbling and rattled the broader software sector. The technology giant said it had “faltered” in […] The post IBM Warns AI Infrastructure Spending Is Squeezing Software Budgets, Triggering Historic Stock Plunge And Raising Fresh Concerns For Enterprise Tech appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices edged higher in volatile trading on Wednesday after the United States launched another wave of military strikes against Iran and reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports, reigniting concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose 0.45% to $79.70 a barrel, while Brent crude […] The post Oil Climbs as U.S. Escalates Iran Strikes, Dollar Steadies, Gold Falls, and Treasury Yields Drop After Soft Inflation Data appeared first on Tekedia.

SBI Funds Management’s $1.03 billion initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding on Wednesday, indicating strong investor confidence in India’s largest asset manager and growing optimism about the country’s rapidly expanding mutual fund industry. The IPO, which values the company at about 1.17 trillion rupees ($13.6 billion), or roughly […] The post SBI Funds’ IPO Fully Subscribed as Investors Bet on India’s Expanding Mutual Fund Market appeared first on Tekedia.