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Tech war: Shanghai boosts chip fund 11-fold under China’s self-sufficiency drive
The Shanghai government has substantially increased one of its three funds dedicated to supporting local chip firms to over 6 billion yuan (US$794 million), up from an initial amount as part of China'...
China achieves tamper-proof quantum communication over 100km with single atoms
Chinese scientists have developed a quantum communication system using individual rubidium atoms trapped in laser beams at two different network nodes, enabling secure transmission over more than 100k...
Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief
Hong Kong's police chief has announced that facial recognition technology may be integrated into public CCTV cameras this year following the resolution of legal and technical challenges. The plan incl...
Zelenskyy highlights Europe-backed PURL program at Munich Security Conference 2026
During his speech at the Munich Security Conference 2026, President Zelensky of Ukraine emphasized the importance and support from European countries for the PURL (Potentially Uncrewed Robotic Launche...
US Media Remarks: 'China-US Contrast Is Quite Pronounced'
The article highlights stark contrasts between China and the United States across various domains such as economy, technology, international relations, and domestic governance, expressing a sense of r...
Trump Administration Adds Alibaba and Baidu to Chinese Military's Entity List, Then Reverses Decision
The Trump administration initially added Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to the list of entities tied to China’s military-industrial complex. This move was quickly reversed after a review proces...
How Iran harnesses digital repression, China tech ties to quash dissent
Iran is using advanced digital infrastructure including servers and satellites to suppress dissent following the easing of street protests. The country's digital repression efforts are reportedly bols...
‘We’ll Have to Use Carrier Pigeons’: Russian Troops in Chaos as Telegram, Starlink Cut Off
Russian troops are experiencing a severe communications crisis due to throttled Telegram and disabled Starlink terminals, leaving them without critical communication links. Volunteers supporting the m...
NATO innovation chief: Alliance must speed up, or risk Russian invasion
The head of NATO's innovation efforts warns that Ukraine exemplifies how rapidly weapons become outdated, emphasizing the need for swift adaptation and technological advancement within the alliance to...
Jack Ma-backed Ant bets on AI health care in $69 billion sector race
Ant Group, backed by Jack Ma, has elevated its healthcare unit to the same strategic level as key operations such as Alipay and lending businesses, demonstrating the growing importance of healthcare w...
Pentagon leaders should have more control over services’ tech budgets, GAO suggests
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends that Pentagon leadership gain increased oversight and control over the technology spending of individual military service branches. This move is a...
Nation's First Solar-Electric Fixed-Wing UAV Receives Type Certification, Signalling A New Era For Indigenous Long-Endurance Drones
Okulo Aerospace’s Suvi-V1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has received official type certification from TQ Cert Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant milestone for India’s drone sector. The Bangalore-based d...
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his maiden official visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had extensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on boosting trade relations, technological cooperation, and gree...
-wsj-learns-us-used-secret-laser-to-confuse-balloons-for-drones
The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. has used an undisclosed secret laser technology to confuse surveillance balloons and drones through a misidentification technique, aiming to protect sensi...
Russia’s domestic drone push is a mixed bag for its war on the West
A recent analysis suggests that Russia's domestic technology initiatives over the past decade highlight strong capabilities in software development but often struggle with hardware production, particu...
Commerce Bancshares Calls 2025 a Record Year, Closes FineMark Deal, Eyes 2026 Growth & NIM Pressure
Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) reported strong financial performance for the year 2025. Its CFO, Chuck Kim, informed investors that this was a record-breaking year and emphasized the completion of ...
The U.S. Navy’s Only Nuclear Spy Submarine Cost $3.5 Billion and Might Be Best Sub Ever Built
The USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), the third and most modified Seawolf-class attack submarine, includes a special 100-foot module designed to accommodate covert undersea operations. This extra section all...
‘No strangers to drones’: Singapore eyes unmanned surge with Israeli tech
At the recent Singapore Airshow, two key Israeli technology firms, Aeronautics Group and Elbit Systems, showcased their unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies. These companies are significant play...
US Senator Urges Pentagon to Investigate SpaceX Allegedly Having Chinese Investment
A US senator has written to the Department of Defense urging an investigation into allegations that SpaceX, a leading aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, may have received investm...
Air Force Begins Testing Mission Autonomy Package for CCA
General Atomics Aerospace and Anduril are collaborating with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI respectively to integrate mission autonomy software onto their Counter-Conventional Aircraft (CCA) prototyp...
HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) Given New $442.00 Price Target at The Goldman Sachs Group
The Goldman Sachs Group has downgraded HubSpot's price target from $517.00 to $442.00 while maintaining a buy rating, according to MarketBeat Ratings. This revision comes in the context of broader mar...
CIA Overhauls Tech Acquisition Strategy to Compete With China and Accelerate Private Sector Partnerships
The CIA has revamped its technology acquisition strategy to better compete with technological advancements from China and to enhance collaborations with the private sector....
UK defence warned against complacency on drones and AI
Defence experts have cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) that unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly transforming the nature of warfare. Many military establi...
A New Way of Warfare Requires More Than New Tech
The author reflects on his 45-year military career and highlights from his time at the Somme battlefield tour during his Higher Command and Staff course in 2001 under Richard Holmes. The focus was ini...
Is Artificial Intelligence a Key Element in Capturing Maduro?
The article discusses the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in aiding efforts to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. It explores how AI could be utilized for surveilla...
US Used Secret Lasers To Confuse Cartel Drones
The United States has employed secret lasers to befuddle drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to the Wall Street Journal. This technology aims to disorient or disable unmanned aerial vehicle...
‘Small but precious breakthrough’ for paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li
Mo Li Ka-yin, a paralyzed Hong Kong dancer injured during a 2019 concert by the boy band Mirror, has made progress in rehabilitation, regaining some use of his right arm and sensation. This advancemen...
Trump pauses China tech bans ahead of Xi summit
U.S. President Trump has paused several technology-related restrictions imposed on Chinese companies just before an anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping....
NATO says 24-month rapid tech adoption target is achievable
NATO has stated that its Rapid Adoption Action Plan aims to incorporate new technology into service within 24 months. The organization claims this goal is feasible and cites examples of off-the-shelf ...
CIA Announces Acquisition Reform to Speed Technology Adoption
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced changes aimed at accelerating the adoption of new technologies through improved acquisition processes. These reforms are intended to streamline inte...
Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Bought by Global Trust Asset Management LLC
Global Trust Asset Management LLC has increased its shareholdings of Apple Inc. (AAPL) by 7.7% in the third quarter, adding an additional 3,106 shares to reach a total of 43,442 shares, according to t...
Ukrainian-Estonian Defense Startup Farsight Vision Attracts €7.2M in Seed Financing Round
Farsight Vision, a Ukrainian and Estonian joint venture defense technology company, has secured a seed investment amounting to €7.2 million ($8.6 million), with Axon Enterprise leading the funding rou...
Space startups find more paths to liquidity as investors warm to maturing sector
Young space companies are exploring more avenues to raise capital or realize liquidity as the industry matures and investors become increasingly confident in its potential....
SpaceX IPO may suck oxygen from market before unleashing broad capital surge
Space investors and dealmakers predict SpaceX's upcoming Initial Public Offering this year will likely result in substantial capital influx within the industry. However, there is a concern that this m...
Cyber Lunar New Year trending among China youth who buy virtual goods, burn digital incense
China's young generation celebrates the Lunar New Year through online activities such as digital incense burning and exchanging virtual goods. This phenomenon blends technology with traditional custom...
Hong Kong to test 5-second facial recognition e-channel by June
Hong Kong plans to introduce a facial recognition e-channel at one checkpoint by June, reducing processing time to five seconds. The move is in response to handling record 335 million passengers enter...
US Used Secret Laser Weapon Against Mexican Cartel Drones, But They Were Just Sky Lanterns - Details
The United States reportedly employed a secret laser weapon system against drones associated with a Mexican drug cartel. However, it has been later clarified that the targeted objects were not actual ...
US Spotlight Stock: Oracle signs $88 million contract with US Air Force
Oracle has signed an $88 million dollar contract with the United States Air Force which could influence the stock's performance ahead of the market opening....
Unity Software (NYSE:U) Price Target Lowered to $27.00 at The Goldman Sachs Group
Goldman Sachs has downgraded its price target on Unity Software (NYSE:U) from $47.00 to $27.00 but maintained a neutral rating. This comes as part of an overall trend in the tech sector where other fi...
China’s Lenovo warns of ‘prolonged’ memory crunch, looks to AI for rebound
Lenovo Group has reported a 21% profit decline in the December quarter due to ongoing memory chip shortages. Chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing stated that this structural imbalance between supply and dem...
Caprock Group LLC Invests $11.01 Million in Salesforce Inc. $CRM
Caprock Group LLC acquired 42,976 shares of Salesforce Inc during the third quarter of the fiscal year. The total value of these purchases amounted to approximately $11.01 million. This acquisition ma...
Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) Given New $16.00 Price Target at Mizuho
Mizuho has downgraded Lyft's target price from $27.00 to $16.00 while maintaining a neutral rating. This comes as part of recent analyst coverage on the ride-sharing company....
Reality behind Trump’s tariffs, AI job losses and Japan’s debt
The article discusses various economic issues including US President Trump's tariffs, job losses due to artificial intelligence advancements, and the fiscal challenges faced by Japan. It suggests solu...
Hesai Group Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:HSAI) Given Average Rating of “Buy” by Analysts
An average 'buy' rating has been assigned to Hesai Group Sponsored ADR by eight analysts according to MarketBeat Ratings. Five analysts recommend a purchase, two suggest buying the stock, and one main...
Memory chip crunch ripples through markets, with worse to come
The expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has diverted production capacity from traditional memory chips used in consumer electronics, leading to supply shortages and market impacts whic...
ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Takes Position in Fortinet, Inc. $FTNT
ABN AMRO Bank N.V. has acquired 308,149 shares of Fortinet Inc., valued at approximately $25.977 million, during the third quarter as per their latest SEC Form 13F filing. The position represents ABN ...
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Mercury Systems Inc $MRCY Position Lessened by Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc.
Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc. decreased its shareholding in Mercury Systems Inc (NASDAQ: MRCY) by 53.5% during the third quarter, as per their latest SEC filing. The firm now owns 15,907 shares after sell...
HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) Given New $530.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase downgraded HubSpot's price target from $650 to $530 in a recent report. The investment firm maintains an overweight rating on the stock....
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Price Target Raised to $95.00 at UBS Group
UBS Group raised its price target on Cisco Systems' stock from $90.00 to $95.00, maintaining a 'buy' rating. This follows recent analyst commentaries by other firms on the network equipment provider....
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