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Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest
Hangzhou (China) (AFP) - In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a...
YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children ‘less safe’
Sydney (AFP) - YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as "rushed"...
Most Asian markets rise as traders await key US data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday following a resumption of Wall Street's rally, but gains were muted...
What are ‘rare earths’ for?
Paris (AFP) - Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining...
San Francisco sues producers over ultra-processed food
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - San Francisco is suing makers of the ultra-processed food that health experts say has...
US stocks resume upward climb despite lingering valuation worries
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks resumed their upward climb Tuesday after the previous day's stutter, as markets weighed...
Amazon unveils new AI chip in battle against Nvidia
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - Amazon Web Services launched its in-house-built Trainium3 AI chip on Tuesday, marking a significant...
German economy in ‘deepest crisis’ of post-war era: industry group
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's economy is suffering its "deepest crisis" since the aftermath of World War II, an industry...
OECD raises US, eurozone growth targets as world economy ‘resilient’
Paris (AFP) - The world economy has been "surprisingly resilient" in the face of adversity this year, the OECD said...
Most Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter, as more weak data helped solidify...
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