China’s Betavolt Claims “50-Year Nuclear Battery”
BEIJING — Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Co. has announced what it calls a breakthrough in long-lived energy: a coin-sized “nuclear battery” — dubbed the BV100 — that the company claims can deliver steady power for 50 years without recharging … Continue reading China’s Betavolt Claims “50-Year Nuclear Battery”
Beijing Orders Big Tech to Drop Orders of Nvidia
BEIJING — China has formally ordered its major technology firms, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to cancel existing orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D AI chips and to immediately halt all testing of the devices, according to multiple reports including the … Continue reading Beijing Orders Big Tech to Drop Orders of Nvidia
Apple: Promises exhausted, patience at an end
BERLIN – For years, Apple has built a reputation not only for sleek design and premium pricing, but for keeping its customers waiting. Waiting for features the competition has had for years. Waiting for “groundbreaking” updates that arrive late, stripped … Continue reading Apple: Promises exhausted, patience at an end
IFA 2025 with strong innovation presence
BERLIN – IFA Berlin, the world’s most important platform for home and consumer tech, is kicking off with a strong message to the consumer market: According to the organizers, the trade show is already almost fully booked, “all major retail … Continue reading IFA 2025 with strong innovation presence
Thailand Launches AI Police Cyborg for Public Safety
NAKHON PATHOM — In a groundbreaking move blending tradition with cutting-edge technology, the Royal Thai Police unveiled its first intelligent AI-powered police robot — the AI POLICE CYBORG 1.0 — during this year’s Songkran Festival. Designed to enhance public safety … Continue reading Thailand Launches AI Police Cyborg for Public Safety