Quebec apple producers say it’s been a good season, harvest- and sales-wise. They say it has much to do with U.S. tariffs and new varieties developed in — and for — Quebec.
HSBC is gradually introducing its Hong Kong dollar-pegged RedCoin stablecoin to more than 3.3 million PayMe users, enabling peer-to-peer transfers and payments at supported merchants. The bank plans to integrate RedCoin into its mobile banking app by the end of 2026, allowing customers to access tokenised investment products. The first offering is expected to be a Hon...
Apple iPhone Duo buyers have reported cracked inner screens near the hinge within hours of use, with one user claiming the display broke after fewer than 20 folds. Images shared on Reddit reportedly show similar damage across multiple devices, raising concerns about the foldable phone’s durability.
To mark the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration, China's Jilin-1 satellites have released a series of stunning high-resolution images that clearly capture streets and landmarks from space.
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max are Oppo and Apple's latest flagship smartphones that were recently launched in India. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 144Hz. The iPhone 18 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion technology that enabl...
A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
OpenAI has announced plans to conduct frontier model training with no live internet access, as it resumes reinforcement learning (RL) training and internal inference of its most advanced AI models. "Based on the current state of alignment research, monitoring systems, and the security of internet infrastructure, we believe the responsible approach is to conduct frontier model training with no
Prominent Android brands have introduced several premium handsets in India with advanced chipsets, high-refresh-rate displays, versatile camera systems, and fast-charging support. Some models come with inbuilt gaming features. Buyers spending under Rs. 80,000 can choose from models like Realme GT 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, Vivo V80, Motorola Signature, and Oppo Ren...
Chinese technology giants are dangling annual pay packages approaching 1 million yuan (US$149,739) to attract artificial intelligence engineers who can turn AI models into commercial applications. Companies including ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding are stepping up recruitment and training of the so-called forward-deployed engineers (FDEs), who work directly with customers to develop and integrate AI applications into business operations. Demand for such professionals has...